Our story revolves around Mrs. Hook's typical fourth-grade class and their class pets, Tiger and Lily, who are not ordinary goldfish. In fact, their personalities are almost too big for their fishbowl! Amid goldfish daydreams, Halloween festivities, and everyday learning, the class prepares to welcome a new student into their close-knit group. Mrs. Hook; her assistant, Mr. Lyne; and Principal Sinka are concerned that the class will not accept the new student and his quirkiness. In addition...

The Allied leaders decided to conduct the cross-channel invasion of Hitler's Fortress Europe in the first half of 1944 during the Tehran Conference held in November 1943. To support this invasion they also decided to implement a comprehensive deception campaign given the cover name BODYGUARD. The goal of BODYGUARD was to deceive Hitler and his senior military commanders about the location and timing of Allied offensive actions. Under the BODYGUARD umbrella, operation FORTITUDE was specific...

This book aims to provide a comprehensive and timely review of new findings in motoneuron research. Recent findings have revealed that motoneurons are more complex and have more extensive functions than previously imagined. Some of the molecular and genetic pathways that orchestrate the development of motoneurons have been discovered, as have the mechanisms responsible for the selective innervation of muscles by specific pools of motoneurons. These novel findings are revolutionizing ideas ...

Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) was one of the major Romantic poets, and wrote what is critically recognised as some of the finest lyric poetry in the English language. This is the fourth volume of the five-volume The Poems of Shelley, which presents all of Shelley’s poems in chronological order and with full annotation. Date and circumstances of composition are provided for each poem and all manuscript and printed sources relevant to establishing an authoritative text are freshl...

"United States Marines in World War II" is a thoroughly written history of Marines' military campaigns in Europe, Africa and the Pacific during the Second World War. Marines played a central role in the Pacific War, along with the U.S. Army. The battles of Guadalcanal, Bougainville, Tarawa, Guam, Tinian, Cape Gloucester, Saipan, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa saw fierce fighting between Marines and the Imperial Japanese Army. By the end of the war, the Corps expanded from two brigades to s...

Monster Box contains eight tales of darkness. Sensual, violent, and oddly poetic, the stories in Michael Donovan Horn's collection are twisted treasures. From psychological suspense to grotesque body horror, the terror never ends. In "She's a Dracula," a serial killer falls under the spell of a beautiful jazz singer...who may be more than she seems. "Safe Word" deals with a session of BDSM between two women that turns into a deadly war of wills. "Broken Wand" sees a magician's trick go hor...

Covering 40% of the European agricultural area, grasslands are vitally important both for agriculture and society. These grasslands serve multiple functions, including the local provision of fodder for animal husbandry (and hence high-quality food provision for people), biodiversity conservation, carbon storage and the provision of ‘traditional’ landscapes that European citizens appreciate for recreational purposes and cultural heritage.The future of grassland farming in Europe is ...

A killer is stalking the dark streets of Dublin. Before each attack, he makes the sign of the cross; then he sends his victims to God. After a foreign politician's daughter is brutally assaulted and left for dead, her body branded with burns from a blazing cross, the case falls to Detective Inspector Mike Mulcahy. Mulcahy is one tough cop, but this crime is beyond comprehension - and the Priest is a nemesis more evil and elusive than any Mulcahy has ever faced. As media frenzy erupts and t...

While grasslands face a number of challenges, such as land-use competition and the impact of climate change, there is a growing recognition of the critical role they play in supporting the transition to more resilient, sustainable and circular agricultural systems.Advances in temperate grassland science and management reviews the wealth of research addressing these challenges and opportunities. The book highlights the potential of grasslands to deliver multiple benefits to...

Today more than ever, series finales have become cultural touchstones that feed watercooler fodder and Twitter storms among a committed community of viewers. While the final episodes of The Fugitive and M*A*S*H continue to rank among the highest rated broadcasts, more recent shows draw legions of binge-watching fans. Given the importance of finales to viewers and critics alike, Howard and Bianculli along with the other contributors explore these endings and what they mean to the audience, ...

A comprehensive review of both the causes of greenhouse gas emissions from livestock and the range of ways these emissions can be reducedParticularly strong focus on the range of nutritional strategies, from forage and silage to feed supplements such as plant bioactive compounds and direct-fed microbials as well as inhibitors and vaccinesCovers other approaches such as genetics and selection, improved husbandry as well as manure management

In "Ballads of Peace in War," Michael Earls employs a poignant literary style that intricately weaves lyrical narratives with stark realities of conflict. Through a series of evocative ballads, Earls explores the paradox of seeking tranquility amidst the chaos of war, illuminating the struggles of individuals caught in the throes of violence. His meticulous use of rhythm and meter not only pays homage to traditional ballad forms but also serves to amplify the emotional weight of his subjec...