Magic and mayhem collide in the second volume of this fantastical new series!Amelia Shadows’ father is the most powerful dark magician in the entire world—so you know his house is full of dangerous souvenirs from his many magical exploits. While poking around in one of her father’s many trophy rooms, Amelia breaks the most important magical rule of all—when you find a mysterious box making strange noises, under no circumstances should you open it! Now there’s a fer...

To some, food allergies seem like fabricated cries for attention. To others, they pose a dangerous health threat. Food allergies are bound up with so many personal and ideological concerns that it is difficult to determine what is medical and what is myth.Another Person's Poison parses the political, economic, cultural, and genuine health factors of a phenomenon that dominates our interactions with others and our understanding of ourselves. For most of the twentieth centur...

You won't agree with everything in this book. That's part of the beauty of advice—you can take it or leave it. But by considering the advice in this book you will either see something in a new way, or simply be forced to reaffirm what you already thought. Either way, you will think critically about how you run your business, what you do, and why. You'll be a better small business owner as a result.

A case study about the formation of American pluralism and religious liberty, The Spires Still Point to Heaven explores why—and more importantly how—the early growth of Cincinnati influenced the changing face of the United States. Matthew Smith deftly chronicles the urban history of this thriving metropolis in the mid-nineteenth century. As Protestants and Catholics competed, building rival domestic missionary enterprises, increased religious reform and expression shaped the city....

This book was illustrated by Kira, 11, and Ashe, 5,written by Meighan and Matthew Smith,and officially approved by Freya, 4.This is their take on the alphabet, and we hope you love reading it as much as they loved coloring, creating, and making it their own.

Mega-City One, 2080. Judge Joe Dredd’s first year on the streets as a full-eagle Judge. Bred for justice, trained in law, Dredd’s no helpless rookie, but he’s not the seasoned veteran we know either. Three tales follow the first adventures of the future city’s greatest lawman. With an introduction by the Mighty Tharg!City Fathers: The brutal murder of a Justice Department-sanctioned spy uncovers something new and dangerous in the sector’s murky black market. Unless...

By the late nineteenth century, the city of Washington, D.C., was a vibrant cultural center of the East. Through changing fortunes, Washington, D.C., has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its citizens.Historic Photos of Washington, D.C., captures this journey through still photography selected from the finest archives. From Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration to the National Cathedral, the Commission of Fine...

A dating app for people who are destined to die on the same day, the crew of a generation starship whose solutions to crises lead to even greater crises, a planet of the dead who won't remain still, a man who captures the emotions of people at their lowest points to sell to his subscribers, a timeline polluted by delivery drivers, a savior who may never reach those he's meant to save, Lovecraftian creatures going out for ice cream, all of these and more await you within. Relax now. Nothing...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common developmental disorders, with an average of 9 per cent of US children between the ages of five and seventeen diagnosed each year. It is also one of the most controversial. Since the 1950s, when hyperactivity in children was first diagnosed, psychiatrists, educators, parents and politicians have debated the causes, treatment and implications of the disorder.Why and how were children first diagnosed with thi...

The Florida Drivers Handbook 2024-2025 is your definitive guide to mastering the art of driving in the Sunshine State. Designed for both newcomers and seasoned drivers, this comprehensive manual is a vital resource, offering in-depth insights and practical advice to ensure you navigate Florida's roads with confidence and safety.From the bustling streets of Miami to the scenic highways of the Panhandle, driving in Florida presents unique challenges and opportunities. This handbook a...

When the going gets tough, some get going, some get out, and some get a little odd in the head. These stories are what happens when Matthew Sanborn Smith does that third one. Part of him said, "What the hell? Why not?" as he dove into the writing of each one of these twelve stories. These tales contain frogs used as public transportation! Stray thoughts captured in neural nets! Multi-gorillas! Electric feathers! People swap body parts, cities behave naughtily, and snails are sprayed all ov...

At the turn of the 22nd century, Bizzy, a young Filipino, leaves behind a homeland wracked by poverty and natural disasters to emigrate with his parents to Norway, where he takes up tapping into the artificial brains of buildings and cars all over the city of Bergen. He meets Nomi, an outgoing yet mysterious modular woman who changes her face and body parts on a daily basis. Their backgrounds couldn't be more different. So why can't they seem to stay out of each other's lives?