Jains are followers of the teachings of the Jinas (“Spiritual Victors”) or Tirthankaras (“Fordmakers”), human beings who have attained enlightenment through their own efforts and who have taught the truths they realized to others.At the core of the Jain teachings are nonviolence and compassion towards all living beings, which have remained the guiding principles of Jain ethics to this day. Historical Dictionary of Jainism, Second Edition contains a chronolo...

With the manticore defeated and Clay joining as their newest party member, things are looking up for Wade and his crew! But after hearing about his friends’ goals and dreams, Wade can’t help but wonder—just what exactly does he want to achieve by becoming an adventurer? Guess there’s no way to find out but to continue training and getting stronger… especially when they’re faced with a far greater evil than what lurks in the dungeon!

Challenges traditional narratives that portray Civil War politics primarily through partisan divisions.Through examining Indiana politics before, during, and after the Civil War, this book brings recent scholarship on northern conservatives and the Midwest together to explain the behavior of a critical set of voters. Beginning in the 1850s and continuing to the 1880s, a group of voters emerged in Indiana, and by extension the Midwest, that wanted to defend the econ...

An entertaining and gorgeous audiobook biography of scientist and environmental hero Ruth Patrick, one of the first to warn about the dangers of pollution.A brilliant scientist and intrepid explorer, the ecologist Ruth Patrick taught the world how to care for the environment. She studied water pollution long before it became a public concern and gave other scientists the tools to do something about it. Born in 1907, Ruth Patrick was one of the only women in her fie...

Valerius Drakenfeld has survived nearly six centuries, several wars, one catastrophic betrayal, and the indignity of working in vampire customer service.He may not survive an audit.When a certified raven delivers notice from the Bureau of Eternal Compliance, Valerius and the peculiar household he has assembled at Blackthorn are given twenty-one days to prepare for official review. Every undead resident, territorial claim, financial arrangement, and supernatural irregularity...

A witty, heartfelt novel about a young woman who leaves everything behind to work on an oyster farm in a small New England town.‘Fun, thoughtful, romantic!’Ann Napolitano, Hello Beautiful and Dear EdwardA new town, a new life, a new man – get ready for the reinvention of Cece Downing . . .Sacked from her city job and following a messy break up with her fiancé, Cece decides it’s time for a new start...

When fate binds a cursed warrior to a forbidden sorceress, desire becomes a weapon—and love becomes the greatest threat of all.Elara Duvall has spent her life hiding from the truth written in her blood.When the Blood Moon rises, an ancient mark awakens on her skin, revealing a power tied to a forgotten witch lineage. Hunted by the Moon Order and feared by those who cannot understand her magic, Elara must flee before the curse within her consumes everything ...

Addisyn is excited for a class field trip to the Como Planetarium until her mom's keys suddenly go missing. With time running out, Addisyn teams up with her two clever doggy companions, Nina and Sasha, and activates Addisyn's Doggy Detective Agency.As the three detectives retrace their steps, search for clues, and work together to solve the mystery, Addisyn also learns how to handle disappointment and big feelings. With encouragement from Nina and Sasha, sh...

An addictive new thriller that will have you listening late into the night . . .Margot has spent years hunting monsters. Now one of them has found her.Carissa Withers—the Black Widow of Berkeley—has two months left on death row. Six husbands dead. A decade of calculated murder. Now Withers claims there were more, and she wants to tell Margot all about them.Margot specializes in coaxing the truth from killers. She knows manipulation ...

An intimate geopolitical memoir that gives voice to the thousands of "parachute kids" across North America—children raised by long-distance phone calls and international wire transfers.In 1979, following the US–Taiwan break in diplomatic relations, a family emigrates from Taiwan to North America—only to arrive in the midst of a deep recession. With few job prospects, the parents make a wrenching decision: to return to Taiwan for work, leaving their children behind ...

The Adventures of Autumn Rose is a delightful children's picture book that celebrates kindness, compassion, and the joy of helping others.Meet Autumn Rose, a tiny fairy with a huge heart. Wearing her magical patchwork dress, sparkling wings, and superhero spirit, she sets out on enchanting adventures to help little creatures in need. Whether she is guiding a lost duckling home, helping a tired worm find cool shade, comforting a frightened bunny, or assisting a lost...

In this inspiring guide, hope shines for those feeling overlooked and weary from life's battles. Celebrating the resilient human spirit, it serves as a roadmap for overcoming adversity, fuelled by inner strength and tenacity. Each page offers steps to ascend from strife to one's zenith, as the author shares wisdom from personal conquests. Readers are equipped with a navigational chart for the soul, drawn to triumph over turbulent seas, and guided towards creating their lasting legacy. This...