An intimate look at America's fifth most popular breedIs there any breed more recognizable than a Dachshund? The lovable wiener dogs have captured America's heart and imagination with their noble bearing and comical personalities. And the breed truly offers something for everyone, with long coats, wire coats, and smooth coats, standard size and miniatures. This book examines the characteristics that make a Dachshund so special. From choosing the right puppy to basic care and traini...

A Woman's Mind Half Naked: Revised Edition is comfort food for the hungry heart. Overflowing with Inspiration, epiphanies and life lessons straight from Jennifer Ann Gordon's own experience, the book is deceptively simple and, ultimately, profound. It tells the story of 'everywoman.Gordon's book is designed to help women move forward with more confidence, joy and gratitude to see themselves and their lives in a fresh light. With its micro-chapters or vignettes, A Woman's Mind Half ...

In this book, Ann Gordon and Kai Hamilton Gentry expertly illuminate how the public has a role to play in ensuring its own security.Recent terror attacks and mass shootings in the United States have added urgency to the need for research on terrorism, the public’s understanding of the precursors of terrorism and public preparedness for mass shootings and acts of terror. Unfortunately, most Americans do not understand what constitutes suspicious behavior or how to report it. Even mo...

An antidote to the culture of fear that dominates modern lifeFrom moral panics about immigration and gun control to anxiety about terrorism and natural disasters, Americans live in a culture of fear. While fear is typically discussed in emotional or poetic terms—as the opposite of courage, or as an obstacle to be overcome—it nevertheless has very real consequences in everyday life. Persistent fear negatively effects individuals’ decision-making abilities and causes...

This book introduces the state-of-the-art in research in parallel and distributed embedded systems, which have been enabled by developments in silicon technology, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), wireless communications, computer networking, and digital electronics. These systems have diverse applications in domains including military and defense, medical, automotive, and unmanned autonomous vehicles.The emphasis of the book is on the modeling and optimization of emerging p...

From moral panics about immigration and gun control to anxiety about terrorism and natural disasters, Americans live in a culture of fear. While fear is typically discussed in emotional or poetic terms—as the opposite of courage or an obstacle to be overcome—it nevertheless has very real consequences in everyday life. Persistent fear negatively affects individuals’ decision-making abilities and causes anxiety, depression, and poor physical health. Furthermore, fear harms communities and so...

Grammies Magical Garden Returning to the Garden Come join Tommy and Kylee as they return to Grammies Magical Garden where they can visit with old friends like the Scarecrow named Old Homer who has trouble remembering things. And a wise little dog named Tobi who seems to understand everything. It is very exciting when they discover that Unicorns and Pegasus Horses are very friendly and that there is gold at the end of the Rainbow and a Leprechaun too. They also learn that things are sometim...

Verses for Harry is a fierce, unapologetic verse novel that picks up the threads first woven in Desert Deluge, bringing back the characters of Harry, Geralt, and Morgan. In this new work, their stories are deepened, exploring how survival, desire, and art are forged in the fires of the Australian outback.Harry, once a man shaped by flood and drought, returns. His hands marked by steel and sweat, but now his heart is tested by the heat of new love and the c...

The autobiography of women’s rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton—published for the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage—including an updated introduction and afterword from noted scholars of women’s history Ellen Carol DuBois and Ann D. Gordon.Eighty Years and More: Reminiscences 1815–1897, is one of the great American autobiographies. There is really no other American woman’s autobiography in the nineteenth century tha...

A boy is caught up in the German invasion of Poland in 1939. His life is rapidly changed. His family is destroyed. An unbelievable story about escape, intrigue, survival and the miraculous ability of one young man to outwit and outlive his gestapo torturers.

The ultimate, easy-to-follow guide to making delectable, bakery-quality macarons at home!With their dazzling colors, bright flavors, and Parisian elegance, macarons have become a worldwide sensation. These little delights may seem daunting for home bakers, but authors Kathryn Gordon and Anne E. McBride are here to demystify macarons.With detailed instructions and a convenient Troubleshooting Guide, Les Petits Macrons features dozens of flavor combina...

When it comes to sweets, the French do it best!If you love macarons, sablé petit fours, and madeleines, you're in for a sweet treat. This delicious cookbook is full of recipes for bite-size French desserts that pack a sweet punch. With the tiny desserts featured in Les Petits Sweets, you can taste more than one, or have a dessert-tasting party to try them all. And try them you must. With flavors like:Earl Greylavendercassi...