Aphids are among the major global pest groups, causing serious economic damage to many food and commodity crops in most parts of the world. This revision and update of the well-received first edition published ten years ago reflects the expansion of research in genomics, endosymbionts and semiochemicals, as well as the shift from control of aphids with insecticides to a more integrated approach imposed by increasing resistance in the aphids and government restrictions on pesticides. The bo...

A rigorous interdisciplinary inquiry into how classical rhetorical traditions continue to inform, challenge, and enrich modern legal reasoning and jurisprudence.Classical Rhetoric and Contemporary Law: A Critical Reader is a rich work that analyzes the interplay between ancient rhetorical traditions and modern legal practice, reestablishing the lost connections between law and classical rhetoric. From Isocrates’s Panegyricus in 380 BCE to...

Sitting prominently at the hearth of our homes, television serves as a voice of our modern time. Given our media-saturated society and television’s prominent voice and place in the home, it is likely we learn about our society and selves through these stories. These narratives are not simply entertainment, but powerful socializing agents that shape and reflect the world and our role in it. Television and the Self: Knowledge, Identity, and Media Representation brings together a diverse grou...

Guidebook to Community Consulting provides advice for people interested in starting or growing a career in community consulting. Drawing on the authors' years of experience as community consultants, it offers a wealth of practical guidance to anyone considering or establishing a successful career serving and empowering communities. It includes guidance about the personal qualities, values, and technical skills needed; how to start a consulting practice; how to collaborate with colleagues, ...

While fancy and sophisticated foods continue to grow in popularity, ask most people what their favorite foods are, and the answer will invariably be classic comfort foods: lasagna, meat loaf, mac and cheese, and cake. Unfortunately, most people think that having diabetes means the days of enjoying these hearty classics are long gone and that their favorite foods are a thing of the past. Author Robyn Webb shows that healthy eating doesn't have to mean giving up on favorite foods! Diabetes c...

Teachers are the most essential element in a child's success in school. Action Research for Teacher Candidates provides teachers-in-training with the skills needed for action research: a process that leads to focused, responsive, and effective methods that generate success in school for both teachers and students.This book provides a formula for data-driven results. It details a process ensuring high-level student achievement.

IN DEN ARMEN DES PRINZEN von MALLERY, SUSANWas als Arrangement beginnt, wird schon bald zum heißesten Abenteuer ihres Lebens: Weil ihr Verlobter sie betrogen hat, beginnt Kiley mit dem erfahrenen Liebhaber Prinz Rafiq eine leidenschaftliche Affäre. An lustvollen Sex hat sie gedacht, nicht an Liebe …WENN DU MICH NUR BERÜHRST von MONROE, LUCYEs ist ein Tanz auf dem Vulkan: Wenn Win Garrison sie auch nur zufällig berührt, steht Carlenes Körper in Flammen. Ihr attraktiver...

A positive parenting book that uses Bible principles for no-drama discipline, leading to better behaved kids, happier parents, and a more peaceful home. Based on the bestselling book 1-2-3 Magic and adapted for a Christian lifestyle!Complete with relevant Bible verses, explanations, and exercises, this guide builds on the enormously popular 1-2-3 Magic discipline system by addressing the concerns of a Christian pa...

In 1-2-3 Parenting with Heart, Dr. Thomas W. Phelan and pastor Chris Webb teach Christian parents to take charge while refraining from yelling, leading to better behaved children, happier parents, and a more peaceful home environment. Complete with relevant Bible verses, explanations, and exercises, this guide allows you to get back in charge of your home and enjoy your kids again by helping you set limits for your children, and by breaking down the complex task of parenting into ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is now a read along Ebook!Every young reader will delight in Mardi Gras in New Orleans by local author, Madeline Webb. This treasurable , collectable and coveted of New Orleans’ famed Mardi Gras celebrations comes alive through this vibrant family-friendly picture book that highlights the culture, diversity frivolity, and spirit of one of America’s most beloved cities.Madison’s rhyming ver...

In 2003, Methodists celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of their founder, John Wesley. Today, there are more than 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. Covering the activities of this group that plays an important role in the ecumenical movement through its many social and charitable activities in world affairs, this book offers more than 400 entries that describe important events, doctrines, and the church founders, leaders, and other prominent figures who have made notabl...

Read About Two Young Brothers who live on a ranch in Texas. Find out how longhorns spend the day. See if they seem to be a little bit like you. Get to know Gus and Buddy, two real live Texas longhorns.