'Everyone knows, all of them… that when all's said and done, she is no more than a fig leaf hiding the thing everyone else would be much happier never having to look at.'An Israeli violinist. Living in her trendy canal-side Amsterdam apartment. Nine months pregnant.One day a mysterious unpaid gas bill from 1944 arrives. It awakens unsettling feelings of collective identity, foreignness and alienation. Stories of a devastating past are compellingly reconstructed to ...

Mastering the Art of Foreplay - Tips from the Sex DoctorUnlock the Secrets to Unforgettable IntimacyIn "Mastering the Art of Foreplay - Tips from the Sex Doctor," Daniel Martinez, a renowned expert in sexual health and relationships, offers an insightful and comprehensive guide to enhancing your intimate life. This book is essential for anyone looking to deepen their connection with their partner, whether you're in a new relationship or seeking to rekin...

This book reveals the environmental, economic, and social drivers of climate-induced migration, the health impacts of extreme weather events, and the complex interplay between malnutrition, disease diffusion, and mortality in vulnerable populations. By collating cutting-edge research and case studies from leading experts, this edited book offers an in-depth exploration and holistic view of the interconnectedness of climate change and a shift of global population dynamics. By integrating pe...

Legends are occasionally based on fact. Sometimes, the facts have teeth and claws.Jaelle Rhovaryn and her bonded pegasus were just meant to do their compulsory duty in the aerial corps before settling into normal life as the unimportant royal. The idyllic archipelago in the far south has almost everything she's ever wanted.Instead, they find themselves among a handful of witnesses as mythic monsters descend on doomed civilians and soldiers alike. Leadership looks the other ...

Master the Art of Conversation - 25 Proven Techniques to Captivate and Connect with AnyoneIn "Master the Art of Conversation - 25 Proven Techniques to Captivate and Connect with Anyone," Natasha Tillett Slayton delivers a comprehensive guide to transforming your communication skills and social interactions. Whether you're looking to banter with friends, charm new acquaintances, or captivate a crowd, this book offers actionable techniques to help you succeed....

This book highlights the urgent need for integrated, multi-sectoral approaches to disaster and crisis management in the MENA region, emphasizing the importance of policy reforms, regional collaboration, and investment in innovative technologies to enhance resilience in one of the world's most hazard-prone areas. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region faces a complex interplay of hazards, disasters, crises, and risks driven by both natural and human-induced factors. The region is hi...

"The Nightmare Before Christmas With Trumpet the Very Bad Mouse" is a short, humorous story with a strong splash of political satire. The nightmare begins on November 8th, 2016. Trumpet, the very bad mouse (with very bad hair and very orang skin) reminds the reader of the Grinch who tried to steal the joy of Christmas. The story is presented as a poem, much like the children's classic "The Night Before Christmas." Readers are sure to get a laugh - unless they are Trump-et fans. (10% of the...

Pastor Edry Alida, a Christian pastor in Haiti, takes foreign missionaries hoping to come and help Haiti, on a history lesson going to the roots of Haiti's problems and exposing the truth of Haiti's dark side. This book will equip foreign missionaries to know what to pray for and what is actually harmful and helpful in terms of bringing relief to Haiti.

Since 1893, a light has been shining from Patos Island, the northernmost island in Puget Sound. Built to guide ships through treacherous waters, the lighthouse was also a happy home for many, including Edward Durgan and his family in the early 1900s. Boundary waters smugglers and rumrunners once visited the island to stash their contraband, and it was a front-line guard for the nation during World War II. Manned for eighty-one years by the U.S. government, the light was automated in 1974 a...

An essential companion for anyone in the military serving in Afghanistan, this phrasebook provides the Dari (in red font) and Pashto (in blue font) equivalents of 3512 English phrases, 2083 terms and 3031 individual words applicable to military operations, training, logistics, equipment, basic social conversation and everyday necessities. The material in the phrasebook is organized in dictionary fashion, rather than categories, with phrases and terms listed under the main words (alphabetiz...

Finding the right criteria to use when judging Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is essential if it is to stand up to criticism from those concerned about the importance of evidence-based medicine. This edited volume highlights how CAM requires different research tools and techniques from conventional medicine, and examines effective methodologies for accurately assessing CAM.Addressing a problem which is often cited as the reason for a failure to appreciate the potentia...

Provides insight on both classical means and new trends in the application of power electronic and artificial intelligence techniques in power system operation and controlThis book presents advanced solutions for power system controllability improvement, transmission capability enhancement and operation planning. The book is organized into three parts. The first part describes the CSC-HVDC and VSC-HVDC technologies, the second part presents the FACTS devices, and t...