A true story about the courage to escape an oppressive world and rebuild a life in freedom. This memoir offers a vivid testimony filled with real experiences and powerful emotion — joy, fear, despair, hope, enthusiasm, wonder, and the constant effort to adapt in the face of uncertainty.Through personal letters, memories, and lived moments, the book reveals the inner journey of a young man confronting a system designed to break the human spirit. His escape becomes not only a physica...

And You Can Love Me is a story for everyone who loves someone with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). It is the fictional story of Ethan, a nonverbal autistic child, based on the author’s observations and experiences with her grandson. The bounce of a ball is not only a metaphor, but also how the author imagines that the child is releasing his innermost physical and emotional challenges. It is a love story that can be recognized by parents, caregivers and teachers; a...

Developments in Food Quality and Safety Series" is the most up-to-date resource covering trend topics such as Advances in the analysis of toxic compounds and control of food poisoning; Food fraud, traceability and authenticity; Revalorization of agrifood industry; Natural antimicrobial compounds and application to improve the preservation of food; Non-thermal processing technologies in the food industry; Nanotechnology in food production; and Intelligent packaging and sensors for food appl...

Moms Who Work is the celebratory anthem for women who both work and juggle motherhood. Perfect for that new mother who is returning to work after her 1st maternity leave or for that seasoned Supermom, who makes you wonder, "How does she do it!?" The thoughtful, hand-drawn illustrations and clever rhymes will keep your kids engaged while highlighting the heroics of motherhood!This beautifully illustrated book will teach moms and kids alike the importance of working-motherho...

Nikki Moore knows life is unfair. Love and happiness is just an illusion. Closed off, shy, and insecure, happiness has a short life span for Nikki. To avoid any more pain, she withdraws from emotions and the idea of love.Jack Thompson exudes confidence. A winning smile. He’s a successful business owner, from a loving family, and friends surround him all his life. And he has his eye set on Nikki. A workaholic, Nikki lives her life for work.Jack’s charisma and openness pulls ...

Recent advances in the industrial application and industrial development of seaweeds are important in addressing the world's growing needs for healthy nutrients. Seaweeds are a potentially sustainable feedstock for future food and feed, green chemicals, and fuels. For seaweed biorefinery, the fractionation of the biomass to co-produce multiple products is crucial in the efficient valorization of the aquatic biomass. Widespread use of seaweed is still limited by a number of factors includin...

The biannual, peer-reviewed Journal of Romanian Studies, jointly developed by The Society for Romanian Studies and ibidem Press, examines critical issues in Romanian studies, linking work in that field to wider theoretical debates and issues of current relevance, and serving as a forum for junior and senior scholars. The journal also presents articles that connect Romania and Moldova comparatively with other states and their ethnic majorities and minorities, and with other groups by invest...

Food Processing Technology: Principles and Practice, Fifth Edition includes emerging trends and developments in food processing. The book has been fully updated to provide comprehensive, up-to-date technical information. For each food processing unit operation, theory and principles are first described, followed by equipment used commercially and its operating conditions, the effects of the operation on micro-organisms, and the nutritional and sensory qualities of the foods concerned. Part...

The Handbook of Macroalgae: Biotechnology and Applied Phycology describes the biological, biotechnological and the industrial applications of seaweeds. Vast research into the cultivation of seaweeds is currently being undertaken but there is a lack of methodological strategies in place to develop novel drugs from these sources. This book aims to rectify this situation, providing an important review of recent advances and potential new applications for macroalgae. Focusing on the c...

The quality and safety of the food we eat deserves the utmost attention and is a priority for producers and consumers alike. Shelf life studies provide important information to manufacturers and consumers to ensure a high-quality food product. Various evaluation methods are used for shelf life determination and they are usually performed at the manufacturer level. Moreover, various techniques are utilized throughout the food chain that enhance the shelf life of food products.This s...

When three college besties meet three hot guys in Vegas, anything can—and does—happen in this entry in the New York Times bestselling Wild Seasons series from the authors of The Unhoneymooners and Love and Other Words.London Hughes is very content to surf daily, tend bar, hang out with her group of friends, and slowly orient herself in the years after college. Everything’s going great and according to the non-plan.But whe...

Fish Nutrition, Fourth Edition is an up-to-date, authoritative presentation of all key elements of the nutrition of fish and crustaceans. As aquaculture is rapidly expanding, more than 200 herbivorous and carnivorous species occupy a diverse range of ecological niches, and have therefore evolved to utilize a wide array of food sources. This new edition highlights these differences and covers the complexity and challenges associated with fish nutrition, addressing nutrient requirements to p...