A thrilling short story collection set within the expanded universe of the New York Times bestselling video game series Halo!Delve once more into stories of legendary heroism and star-spanning conflicts—from the time of the ancient Forerunners to the perils of a twenty-sixth century clash between the United Nations Space Command and the Banished alien alliance.Halo: Waypoint Chronicles—Volume One collects over thirty short stories...

This book is a cross-national analysis of the role of the internet in national electoral campaigns. It covers an array of electoral and party systems throughout the globe from parliamentary to presidential, party-based to candidate-oriented, multi-party to two-party, and stable party system to dynamic party system. It takes a look at three groups of nations with varying levels of Internet access-those where internet usage is common across demographic groups, those where usage has reached s...

Groups for parents, babies and toddlers, spanning the 1001 critical days from late pregnancy up to age two, are an effective way of supporting expectant and new parents by helping them to become more attuned, sensitive and empathic towards their child.Contributors bring together a range of theoretical perspectives to show different ways to facilitate groups that combine mindfulness and psychological insight to promote bonding, attunement and mind-mindedness, and to prevent abuse an...

No todos los tesoros son de oro…Caelum detuvo a su padre, pero ¿a qué precio? Brigid desapareció, secuestrada por la misma mujer a la que una vez le debió la vida, y a él lo buscan por asesinato. Ahora tiene que enfrentarse a las consecuencias de sus acciones y a las otras sirenas, que parecen decididas a hacerle la vida un infierno.Brigid, arrancada de la nueva vida que había empezado a construirse, debe soportar la ira de la diosa a la que una vez sirvió. ...

This updated fourth edition of Theatre Histories offers a critical overview of global theatre, drama, and performance, spanning a broad wealth of world cultures and periods, integrating them chronologically or thematically, and showing how they have often interacted.Bringing together a group of scholars from a diverse range of backgrounds and approaches to the history of global theater, this introduction to theatre history places theatre into its larger historical contexts...

Dicen que llevar a una mujer a bordo trae mala suerte…Brigid conocía la superstición, pero cuando su padre intentó casarla en contra de su voluntad, no tuvo más remedio que viajar de polizón en un barco rumbo a Bhodheas. Al ser descubierta, la arrojaron al mar y su destino parecía sellado… hasta que el océano y su reina la salvaron, transformándola en una sirena y dándole una nueva vida. Así, Brigid obtuvo el poder para vengarse de aquellos que le hicieron daño.

Hooked on Fun: A Kid's Guide to Crochet"Get hooked on crochet! This colorful book teaches kids the basics of crochet through fun and easy projects. Learn to make:Cute animalsColorful scarvesCozy hatsFun accessoriesWith step-by-step instructions and adorable illustrations, kids will be crocheting in no time!

Children and young people with Complex Learning Difficulties and Disabilities (CLDD) have co-existing and overlapping conditions which can manifest in complex learning patterns, extreme behaviours and a range of socio-medical needs which are new and unfamiliar to many educators. Their combination of issues and layered needs – mental health, relationship, behavioural, physical, medical, sensory, communication and cognitive – mean they often disengage from learning and challenge even our mos...

This study explores the phenomenon of the cults of Raphael and Michelangelo in relation to their death, burial, and posthumous fame—or second life—from their own times through the nineteenth century.These two artists inspired fervent followings like no other artists before them. The affective response of those touched by the potency of the physical presence of their art- works, personal effects, and remains—or even touched by the power of their creative legacy—opened up new avenues...

This timely and innovative roadmap for parents, educators, and administrators highlights the importance of effective communication methodology, appropriate correspondence, and data collection recommendations. Effective communication is often missing from the IEP team’s conversation. Navigating Special Education provides a foundation for building proactive, positive partnerships that will lead to 21st century best practices for children.The 5-C Model of Com...

A comprehensive analysis of stratification in rural Sri Lanka, taking into account the hierarchies of class, status and power.

As her body lay dying, her spirit began to travelA Second Chance at Heaven is an unforgettable account of one young woman’s encounter with the Lord of Life.A visceral account of one woman’s journey to hell and backAn ideal resource for parents looking to help a teen struggling with depression and suicideSupernatural experience perfect for fans of “Heaven is For Real” and “90 Minutes in Heaven”As a troubled t...