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For fans of Connie Willis, Lucy Lyons, and Janet Evanovich, a debut cozy mystery with a speculative bent, set in Ann Arbor, that’s replete with wormholes, incorrigible pets, and delightfully quirky characters.When Allie Caldwell gets a rambling middle-of-the-night call from her very excited aunt Mel, she initially curbs her concern; her aunt has always been a bit eccentric, after all. But when Mel disappears before telling anyone what has her so worked up, Allie dr...

'Not only one of our most distinguished historians but also one of the most valuable contributors to historical theory' SpectatorIn formulating an answer to the question of 'What is History', Carr argues that the 'facts' of history are simply those which historians have chosen to focus on. All historical facts come to us as a result of interpretive choices by historians influenced by the standards of their age.Now for the first time in Penguin Mode...

Meg Reynolds was a video game playing loner stuck in a dead-end job. Her life was on the fast track to nowhere until the fateful day she bit into a bad burrito filled with fate - and a bit of a food poisoning.Crying out for relief from the abdominal agony, her prayers were answered - but not in any way she ever expected. Now Meg has a new problem - Vocharlian Variegatus, the so-called guardian demon she accidentally summoned to her bathroom.Now this extremely odd couple have ...

Thanksgiving: Heart-Warming Stories for Children is a delightful anthology that traverses the vivid tapestry of Thanksgiving celebrations, highlighting tales that celebrate gratitude, family, and the spirit of giving. The collection spans a wide range of literary styles, from stirring parables to enchanting fables, rich with the atmospheric charm of bygone eras. Each story, crafted to touch both young and mature hearts alike, captures the essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of the lat...

Diving into the rich tapestry of 'Thanksgiving Tales for Children,' readers are treated to an anthology that weaves together the threads of gratitude, family, and the warmth of communal gatherings. This collection spans a remarkable range of literary forms—from enchanting fairy tales to poignant moral stories—all capturing the essence of Thanksgiving. Within its pages, mythological inflections converse gracefully with didactic narratives, creating a comprehensive exploration of this cheris...

A thoughtful, reflective narrative of a reluctant soldier that captures the rhythms of life in war as well as the boredom and chaos of Vietnam.At the height of the Vietnam War, Charles Carr left graduate school to serve in the army in Southeast Asia, knowing that if he didn't, another man would go—and possibly die—in his place. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion of the 47th Infantry (Mechanized) in the northern Mekong Delta for a tour of forcing himself through r...

E.H. Carr's Twenty Years' Crisis is a classic work in International Relations. Published in 1939, on the eve of World War II, it was immediately recognized by friend and foe alike as a defining work in the fledgling discipline. The author was one of the most influential and controversial intellectuals of the twentieth century. The issues and themes he develops in this book continue to have relevance to modern day concerns with power and its distribution in the international system....

Most applied behavior analysis (ABA) texts rely heavily on research findings and technical theory, making them inaccessible for use by everyday teachers. Applied Behavior Analysis in Schools: Realistic Implementation of Evidence-Based Interventions by Teachers aims to be the missing link between books on classroom interventions within teacher preparation programs.Dr. R. Nicolle Carr leverages her years of expertise with ABA and channels it into creating pr...

Scarlett Prynne and her magical black cat partner are in the crosshairs. Again.This time it's the mysterious group of bald baddies allied with Darrin Redthorn, who's been busy stripping magical metal out of the Earth. Double trouble.Darrin is no more, courtesy of the bald baddies. They're eager to send our favorite witch to the same fate. They have their reasons.Maybe it's because Scarlett is hot on the trail of missing college students in Provo, Ut...

The anthology 'Thanksgiving: Heart-Warming Stories for Children' offers a delightful tapestry of narratives that celebrate gratitude, family, and the myriad emotions associated with the holiday. Encompassing an array of literary styles from sentimental to whimsical, this collection is set within the rich tradition of American literature and its vast narrative forms. Each story is crafted with warmth and tenderness, capturing the essence of Thanksgiving through diverse lenses, much like the...

The water, home to mermaids, selkies, and pirates alike, serves as a vessel for secrets, though it is not always airtight. A secret may sink to the bottom as a treasure long forgotten, or it may breach the surface, wrapping its tendrils around an innocent victim.Secrets in the Water showcases 31 mystical tales of deception, illusion, and enchantment, tales of seafaring witches, a seemingly magical family heirloom, the enticing call of a siren, and other secrets obscured by the wave...

Jack Kirby is a former Army Ranger and an elite sniper for the US Marshals. Until one foggy morning while on a mission in Nebraska the unthinkable happens, he suddenly can't pull the trigger.Due to his inability to do his job one of the most wanted men in the country is able to get off two last shots.On administrate leave to clear his head and work through his mental health he returns to his hometown, only to find it isn't the same small town he left years ago. The rural town is full of dr...