Dear Reader,The old world is full of stories like the one you’re about to read. Two people, impossibly opposite, yet woven together by the tapestry of fate in a way that neither can explain nor escape. One, a vigilante with a calling that drives her every step—but does her journey lead to salvation or ruin?The other, a detective whose vision stays painfully black and white, no matter how grey the world around him may be.Oh, I do so ver...

Marley Whitaker has been dead for a very long time, but the afterlife has done nothing to improve her manners.She slips into London homes, steals ice cream, ignores the rules of the underworld, and has developed an inconvenient fascination with Robert Martell, a history teacher who initially refuses to believe ghosts exist. His disbelief lasts until Marley begins talking to him, touching his belongings, and cheerfully surviving every ridiculous attempt he makes to banish her.

**“I am completely gripped by Sisters of the Midnight Sun . . . The book is excellent.” —Jessica Grose, The New York TimesThe stunning true story of a double homicide in the vibrant native Alaskan Iñupiat community at the arctic edge of the United States—written by the public defender at its center**Rebecca Wright is a defense attorney living in the Lower 48 when she suddenly finds herself a widow and an empty nester. In need of a radical change, she accep...

Care-giving is an activity that has been practiced by all human societies. From the earliest societies through to the present, all humans have faced choices regarding how people in positions of dependency are to be treated. As such, care-giving, and the form it takes, is a central experience of being a human and one that is culturally mediated. Archaeology has tended to marginalise the study of care, and debates surrounding our ability to recognise it within the archaeological record have ...

Two-time national champion. First-round NFL draft pick. Professional baseball player. Sports broadcaster. Philanthropist. Advocate for children with special needs.This biography chronicles the inspiring journey of a man whose influence stretches far beyond his sports career. Known for his electrifying moments on the field, including "Tebow Time" and the viral "Tebowing" sensation, he has built a legacy rooted in perseverance, faith, and dedication.From his early years in th...

How a distinctly American way of thinking about energy shaped US culture and society from the Progressive Era to the atomic bomb.In Moral Energy in America, Rebecca K. Wright offers an illuminating exploration of how the concept of energy shaped American thought, culture, and politics throughout the first half of the twentieth century. This essential history traces how politicians, sociologists, geographers, urban planners, economists, and intellectuals ad...

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people often face unique challenges as they grow older. It is vital that those providing them with care and support understand their needs, wishes and experiences.This book demonstrates how biographical approaches can increase understanding about the distinct perspectives of older LGBT people, enhancing inclusive care and support. Chapters explore people's expectations and fears surrounding care and service provision, the impact of disc...

Roger is one busy baby. Morning, noon and night, he is on the move, examining the contents of the refrigerator, trailing around the garden, and pulling books off the bookshelf. Will he ever tire of exploring the world around him? When Roger makes his way into Mommy's comforting arms, his day of exploration is finally complete. Beautifully illustrated, Roger Explores will foster curiosity while introducing the concept of day and evening, and readers will delight in this affectionate tale of...

From A to Z, asiago to za’atar, cover your ABCs while learning about this popular breakfast food."A...delightful, colorful, bagel-themed ABC book that’s an ode to the round doughy delicacy beloved by American Jews (and anyone who has good taste in food)." —KvellerRoll, boil, and bake your way through this book, where unicorns and rainbows take bagel form, and schmear knows no limits! B is for Bagel teaches the whole alphabet, while...

Introduce your little ones to their ABCs and scrumptious global treats in this colorful picture book."The perfect sequel to B is for Bagel! The most delicious and engaging way to learn the ABCs!” —Chelsea Andersson, author of 50 Makes for Modern Miniatures and founder of ChelseaMakesDive into another mouthwatering exploration of the alphabet in D is for Donut! Rachel Teichman’s lively rhyming text covers all the c...

New times. Expanded worlds. Emerging possibilities. In Using Virtual Reality in English Language Arts Education, authors from multiple institutions across the United States and abroad share practical insights for teaching English language arts with virtual and augmented realities. These chapters draw on multiple theories and ideas to share perspectives from practicing and prospective teachers, as well as young learners themselves, about how to use applications and tools to transfo...

Learning Language: First Language, Bilingual, and Second Language Acquisition is the first textbook to offer a holistic introduction to language acquisition, combining from three key fields: child first language acquisition, bi- and mulitilingual acquisition, and second language acquisition.Rich in pedagogy, this innovative book adopts a distinct interdisciplinary approach to coherently explain how languages are learned. Organized around the linguistic targets of acquisiti...