The time is fast approaching when the humans will meet the elves of Laniakeea for the first time.How and where will they meet?Has someone or something arranged this meeting?How will the elves deal with the backward bumbling humans from the Erthan dimension?How will the hiumans cope with the magic of the elves, and of Elvina, the most powerful wand in the cosmos?The scene will be set for the Wand Chronicles Trilogy:Book 1: Elfistra the Sorcere...

What Your Son Isn't Telling You provides a rare look at the secret lives of teen boys--a world characterized by loneliness and peer fear; one in which measuring up as a man means conforming to a code of always being a tough guy, never showing weakness, and never expressing true feelings. Too many boys feel the constant pressure to prove themselves in classrooms, on playing fields, and especially among their friends. Deep inside they hunger for family support and connection--and long to be ...

Lexington, Kentucky, 1859. After saving John Hunt Morgan from a puma attack, fifteen-year-old farm boy Will Crump joins Hunt’s militia, the Lexington Rifles. Morgan mentors Will and enrolls him in the local university, where he hopes to study law. As tensions rise between the North and South, Will is torn between his loyalty to Morgan and his love for his family. Will’s father, sisters, and sweetheart follow the Union, while Morgan and Will commit to the South. As part of Morgan’s band, Wi...

Some places are designed to punish. Others are designed to break you.When teenager Kramer is sent to a remote juvenile detention facility, he quickly discovers that survival depends on more than following the rules. Violence, intimidation, and shifting alliances dominate daily life, forcing every boy to choose between losing himself or standing up for what is right.As Kramer navigates relentless challenges, he forms unlikely friendships, uncovers dark secrets, and learns th...

Explaining—and solving—the oil curse in the developing worldCountries that are rich in petroleum have less democracy, less economic stability, and more frequent civil wars than countries without oil. What explains this oil curse? And can it be fixed? In this groundbreaking analysis, Michael L. Ross looks at how developing nations are shaped by their mineral wealth—and how they can turn oil from a curse into a blessing.Ross traces the oil curse to the upheav...

An exciting, evocative memoir of combat in North Africa, danger behind enemy lines, and two daring escapes.In this action-packed account, a Welch Regiment officer describes his remarkable Second World War experiences. These include his baptism by fire in the Western Desert against Rommel's armor in 1942; the spontaneous help of nomad Arabs when he was on the run for ten days behind enemy lines; and his capture and life as a POW in Italy.Michael Ross and a f...

An inspiration for any young person who loves the outdoors, wildlife, or science, A World of Her Own tells the stories of 24 brave women from different cultures, epochs, and economic backgrounds who have shared similar missions: to meet the physical and mental challenges of exploring the natural world, to protect the environment and native cultures, and to leave a mark in the name of discovery. Among the many bold women profiled are Rosaly Lopes, who worked for NASA and discovered...

"In his powerful new book, Ultimate Memory Magic, Jim teaches you his proven secrets to boost memory, mood, and relationships." —Dr. Daniel G. Amen, New York Times–bestselling authorAs we age, our memories become unreliable; we misplace things and forget details. In Ultimate Memory Magic, memory expert Jim Karol shows that these side effects of aging are not inevitable. His memory-boosting system, called "Cogmental Intelligence," goes beyo...

Most financial advisors and planners have known since the 1990s that global diversification of client investments using funds and EFTs is an outdated technique. The system just doesn't perform well. So why are we still doing it? In The False Hope of Global Diversification, Wall Street and portfolio management veteran Michael Ross explains why it doesn't perform well—laying out step by step what financial advisors should be doing instead to protect their clients' assets. Learn how to grow y...

"Many useful strategies in here, to my mind, and thank you for taking up some of my points and running with them so well." David Crystal, English language expert, commenting on spelling chapter.'The 30-million word gap'Over four years in early childhood, some children hear 30 MILLION more words than others.This book explores how parents can most effectively support their daughters and sons in becoming confident users of the English language.

Social Media Success - Building Influence and Growing Your Brand is the ultimate guide for leveraging social media to establish a powerful online presence and grow your brand. Whether you're an entrepreneur, influencer, or business owner, this book provides a step-by-step roadmap to mastering the strategies that drive engagement, build a loyal following, and increase your influence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and more.Packed with actionable tips, r...

This is a clear guide to heritage legislation in the UK. It is set out in plain, non-legal language and will guide the planner, developer, architect or conservationist through the legislation, explaining the policy and procedures which govern the protection of historic buildings as well as providing clear explanations of the issues involved, including listing, planning appeals and grants.