Provençal mayor Victor Jacquet receives a mystifying note.Then his small town mounts a rebellion.And then his entire world implodes.Some holiday season!Fortunately for Victor, he never believed in the magic of Christmas.Unfortunately for Victor, said magic still believes in him…**Told from Victor’s point of view, this novella stands alone within the Julie Cavallo Investigates Series.Treat yourself to the quirky town of Beldoc, the...

Some believers observe Christmas in January.Some cops work homicide at that time…Provence baker Julie is headed to a charming Riviera village to meet the family of her gendarme boyfriend.Gabriel’s folks can’t wait to get to know her.Trouble is, he hasn’t told them she’s an amateur sleuth.Nor has he warned Julie just how odd and rowdy they are, or that she’ll have to face them alone while he’s called out on a murder investigation.N...

Tarn knows what she wants: a job with clear targets, measurable progress, and the chance to develop her skills. She just didn't expect to have to be transported to another world to find it.Her new role is as a messenger, delivering packages and information between far flung settlements. She flies above the strange world on a mechaneura - part insect, part machine, part companion - crossing desert and archipelagoes, fenland and rocky coastlines.There's lots for her to learn ...

This edited volume both provides and examines different ways of engaging with critical communication pedagogies in an age of crisis acceleration, where crisis communication impacts social systems including political, economic, educational, cultural, and environmental systems.Building on the frameworks of critical communication pedagogy and critical/social constructionist approaches to crisis communication, contributors to this volume demonstrate the critical import...

It is my opinion that one cannot honestly appreciate the light without experiencing the darkness. In this collection of poems I have brought together moments of mankind's darker sides. The poems are a meaning onto themselves, as well as, a bigger picture into the world which tries to shut the darkness out. Here you will find the beauty of the shadows as the light takes a backseat allowing it to shine more brightly than ever before.

Whether they are working in print, interactive, environmental, or web-based design, designers will learn how to apply color theory to their work in order to communicate and entertain. Graphic design professors John Drew and Sarah Meyer explain all of the technical issues that are relevant to communicating with color in 2-D and 3-D environments and in still and moving images. This invaluable guide arms designers with all the in-depth technical information that they need about color theory, ...

Alexander Hamilton: The Untold Biography of America’s Most Influential Founding Father—The Visionary Who Shaped Its Financial System and Birthed Modern DemocracyStep into the remarkable life of one of America’s most brilliant and controversial Founding Fathers—Alexander Hamilton. This compelling and richly detailed biography reveals the untold story behind the man whose ideas and determination helped shape the economic and political foundation of the United States....

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Gripping Account of the Idaho Four Murders, the Untouched Fifth Room, and the Arrest, Trial, and Sentence of Suspect Bryan KohbergerIn the quiet college town of Moscow, Idaho, a shocking and brutal crime unfolded that left the community and the nation in shock. The murders of four University of Idaho students—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—rocked the small town, with the chilling myst...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Untold Journey of the NBA’s Rising SuperstarDiscover the inspiring story behind the meteoric rise of Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City Thunder's newest sensation and future NBA superstar. In this captivating biography, dive into the life of a young man who overcame challenges, defied the odds, and became one of the most exciting players in the NBA today.From his humble beginnings in Denver t...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.“One Does Not Choose the Time to Live, Die, or Kill”The assassination of Leon Trotsky is a moment that, to this day, echoes through the corridors of history. The assassination, the conspirators’ deceit, and the violent end to one of the most significant revolutionary figures of the 20th century were the result of decades of political battles, id...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.She didn’t just play the game—she rewrote it.From packed arenas to primetime television, Caitlin Clark’s meteoric rise from a small-town Iowa girl to the face of women’s basketball has captivated the world. In Caitlin Clark: The Making of a Legend, acclaimed author Nora J. Hudson delivers an in-depth, powerful portrait of the generational athlete who broke records, shattered expectations, and i...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Elon Musk is a name that has become synonymous with innovation, visionary thinking, and disruption. From founding PayPal to revolutionizing the electric car industry with Tesla, Musk’s entrepreneurial journey is a testament to his unyielding belief in the power of technology to reshape the world. In this biography, Drew T. Maxwe...