Hidden away in a bustling old market town, Curio House and its mysterious collection of artefacts has been undisturbed for years. Until now… When her mum inherits the Curio House, Ava is nervous about moving into the creaky Victorian villa, especially when she discovers a room filled with unusual objects and a box of 'magic' crystals. Ava knows they can't really be magic, but when her mischievous Tibetan terrier Pepper tries to eat one of the artefacts, a series of strange and definitely m...

Becoming our parents' keeper will demand more than we expect-but we are not alone.They nurtured and provided for us, giving us both a home and a heritage. First parents, then grandparents, they were constant through the years, changing slowly with the seasons. When, suddenly, it was my turn to nurture and provide for them, I found the road rutted with uncertainty, but the frustrations of role reversal and anguished decisions often gave way to tender moments that softened the hard e...

Bram Stoker Award-winner for Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction!Nightmares come to life in this comprehensive how-to guide for new and established authors…Book two in Crystal Lake Publishing's The Dream Weaver series picks up where the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Where Nightmares Come From left off.It's Alive focuses on learning the craft in order to take your story from concept to completion.With an introduction by Richar...

Research data management is becoming more complicated. Researchers are collecting more data, using more complex technologies, all the while increasing the visibility of our work with the push for data sharing and open science practices. Ad hoc data management practices may have worked for us in the past, but now others need to understand our processes as well, requiring researchers to be more thoughtful in planning their data management routines.This book is for anyone involved in ...

Essentially there are two variational theories of liquid crystals explained in this book. The theory put forward by Zocher, Oseen and Frank is classical, while that proposed by Ericksen is newer in its mathematical formulation although it has been postulated in the physical literature for the past two decades. The newer theory provides a better explanation of defects in liquid crystals, especially of those concentrated on lines and surfaces, which escape the scope of the classical theory. ...

Continuum Models for Phase Transitions and Twinning in Crystals presents the fundamentals of a remarkably successful approach to crystal thermomechanics. Developed over the last two decades, it is based on the mathematical theory of nonlinear thermoelasticity, in which a new viewpoint on material symmetry, motivated by molecular theories, plays a c

In the heart of the sprawling forest, where towering trees whispered secrets and sunlight danced through the canopy, there lived an extraordinary squirrel named Frisky. With his boundless energy, mischievous spirit, and a heart filled with adventure, Frisky embarked on a journey that would forever change his life. Join Frisky as he navigates the perils of the forest, encounters a cast of unforgettable characters, and discovers the true meaning of friendship, courage, and the unbreakable bo...