A Magical Surprise Awaits...What would you do if you woke up one morning and found a mysterious envelope with your name on it?Join Harmony on a heartwarming adventure that begins with a bright yellow envelope filled with wonder, clouds, and rainbows. As curiosity turns into excitement, Harmony discovers that this is no ordinary day, it's the start of something truly special.This beautifully written and imaginative story gently draws young readers in...

A deeply personal account of a young Black woman who set out to shake up her life by moving abroad but got a lot more than she bargained for.Surviving Paris is not Emily in Paris. It’s not a story of moving to the City of Light, meeting a dashing Frenchman, and raising beret-wearing enfants. It is not a romantic fantasy. It is a true story about a young, Black single woman and what happens when your Paris dream turns into a Paris nightmar...

There were three things food writer Robin Davis promised she would never do: she would never move back to Ohio, she would never get married, and she would never join an organized religion. Never say never—today, Davis is a recent transplant to the Midwest wife and stepmother, and converted Catholic. In Recipe for Joy, she shares her stories of food, faith, and family life, and discovers that “food” is the language she can speak when stepping into unfamiliar territory.R...

Boba Fett-Uccine and Princess Leia Danish Dos are just the beginning when the Force is with you in the kitchen. Wookiee Cookies is your invitation to fine culinary experiences in the Star Wars frame of mind. From C-3PO Pancakes to Jedi Juice Bars, this intergalactic Star Wars cookbook features healthy snacks, delicious dishes, sweet treats, and easy main courses no Rebel can resist. The ebook includes hilarious photos and safety tips for cooking on Earth as well ...

Have you ever wondered where pecan pies come from? Join Rio Ruby and her sidekick, Andre the Armadillo, on their tall tale adventures as they find out!Rio Ruby makes the yummiest pies this side of the Rio Grande, but one day after she’s closed her pie shop, she finds out that she’s almost out of ingredients. Even worse, all the animals seem to have eaten all the pie-worthy fruit! So, with Andre at her side, she sets out to find a new ingredient to invent a new kind of pie, but one ...

Uranium Warrior is one woman’s heroine’s journey. You’ll travel into the heart and head of Robin Davis as she has to find her inner activist in order to face down an International Corporation who felt entitled to take what they said is ‘rightfully theirs’ no matter the risk to those living within the proposed mining zone. This book will draw you in with two voices, the voice of the activist in the real time of the events and the current voice of the woman who had to grow exponentially duri...

The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! All aboard for an engine adventure! Toby the Tram Engine doesn’t have many passengers – everyone thinks he is too old-fashioned. Can he prove that he is still Really Useful?

Want to Better Understand Socialism? New York Magazine recommends The Meaning of FreedomWhat is the meaning of freedom? Angela Y. Davis' life and work have been dedicated to examining this fundamental question and to ending all forms of oppression that deny people their political, cultural, and sexual freedom. In this collection of twelve searing, previously unpublished speeches, Davis confronts the interconnected issues of power, race, gender, cl...

Nothing extraordinary has ever happened to John Rite. He is not an athlete; he is a magician. But in high school, if you are not an athlete, everyone knows you are nothing. John knows this. That is why he bursts into the back door of his home shouting, Guess what, Mom? I won the one-hundred-yard dash. Suddenly, several extraordinary events happen. He has won the one-hundred-yard dash at school. He escapes death in a shark attack while surfing. During a magic show, he tries to impress a cut...

Fostering an educational culture that supports students’ success is essential for creating lasting learning experiences. An environment that values curiosity, inclusivity, collaboration, and high expectations empowers students to reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Educational culture extends to school leadership, community involvement, teacher-student relationships, and learning institution values. Further integration of supportive and motivating atmosphere...

Building collaborative learning communities has emerged as a powerful strategy to help enhance students’ engagement, achievement, and success. By fostering environments where students and educators can work together, these communities create a culture of shared responsibility and respect to support a deeper understanding and long-term academic development. As education continues to evolve, especially in the wake of digital transformation and diverse learning needs, cultivating strong, incl...

This book gathers peer-reviewed contributions presented at the 5th International Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction Management (SECON’24), held in Angamaly, Kerala, India, on 5**–**7 June 2024. The meeting served as a fertile platform for discussion, sharing sound knowledge and introducing novel ideas on issues related to sustainable construction and design for the future. The respective contributions address various aspects of numerical modeling and simulation in struct...