The Career Compass Workbook is a practical, interactive companion designed to accompany the Career Compass: A Guide to Career Exploration. This workbook serves as a dynamic tool to help individuals navigate their career journeys by providing a structured approach to self-reflection, career exploration, and decision-making.Through a series of engaging activities, exercises, and reflection prompts, the workbook encourages users to assess their strengths, values, int...

Imagine being the only witness to a murder, then falling in love with the killer.This ain’t your typical love story …Nadia never thought that she’d fit in so quickly when she transferred to her new school. Nobody wants to be the new girl during senior year. Luckily love steps in and she suddenly becomes the "it girl." But she never imagined she’d lose that love just as quickly as she found it.When Nadia and Mahlik first meet neither of them have any idea how serious...

Feeling overwhelmed by your career options? You're not alone. Here's the good news: You've just found the right tools and guidance to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.Career Compass: A Guide to Career Exploration is your step-by-step guide to discovering a fulfilling career that truly fits who you are. Whether you're a recent high school grad, a college student facing big decisions, or an adult ready for a fresh start, this book w...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than 2 million copies in print! • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book.“Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D.In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline.“A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading.”—ParentsHighlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassiona...

Forty original contributions on games and gaming cultureWhat does Pokémon Go tell us about globalization? What does Tetris teach us about rules? Is feminism boosted or bashed by Kim Kardashian: Hollywood? How does BioShock Infinite help us navigate world-building?From arcades to Atari, and phone apps to virtual reality headsets, video games have been at the epicenter of our ever-evolving technological reality. Unlike other media t...

Joystick Soldiers is the first anthology to examine the reciprocal relationship between militarism and video games. War has been an integral theme of the games industry since the invention of the first video game, Spacewar! in 1962.While war video games began as entertainment, military organizations soon saw their potential as combat simulation and recruitment tools. A profitable and popular relationship was established between the video game industry and the military, an...

When Daniel McCaverty gets the call that his best friend and mentor up in Vermont has cancer, he expects to have plenty of time to go help. He never expects that Adam will be gone before he gets there, or that he will suddenly be in charge of Adam's two small children. He's a loner, an artist, and a wanderer. What's he supposed to do now?Mitchell Brown is a white-collar kind of guy. Organized. Careful. He has a plan in place for Adam's kids long before Daniel arrives, and is shocke...

In Los Angeles, where lights burn brighter and stars don’t just glisten in the sky, the Sharks are a family who inspire awe and respect—especially with the announcement that they’re building the most ambitious skyscraper on the downtown scene. Even in the land of the glamorous and the jaded, excitement runs high as The Edge starts to rise in its glistening glory.But success carries a price, as everyone in this sweeping, suspenseful saga must learn. Boundaries are tested, souls are ...

Colt Boudreaux was raised in the Louisiana bayou and is gifted with a talent steeped in the rich and soulful New Orleans blues tradition. He makes a living as a session musician, playing guitar for anyone who needs him. When his manager sends him to New York, the Cajun is as beguiled as he is baffled by the energy of the city—and just as charmed by Kyle Alexander.Kyle is a successful, classically trained ballet dancer, choreographer, and native New Yorker whose unbridled talent def...

Parts 1, 2 & 3Working the night shift at one of Downtown LA’s hottest hotels, Emmalina Crist has had her fair share of strange encounters—but none of them have prepared her for meeting Reece Richards, the charismatic bad boy of the Richards Resorts dynasty. Emma and Reece share an experience unlike anything they could have imagined, leaving Reece enraptured and Emma weighing the consequences of this supercharged night of passion with her boss.But Emma learns fighting the fl...

In "Stories of the Gorilla Country, Narrated for Young People," Paul B. Du Chaillu offers a captivating exploration of the lush landscapes and vibrant biodiversity of West Africa, particularly focusing on gorillas. This scientifically informed yet accessible narrative melds adventurous storytelling with observational detail, inviting young readers into both the wonders and complexities of gorilla society and their habitat. Du Chaillu's narrative style is imbued with a sense of wonder, draw...