As a young girl, Dorie is confused about her religious background and pained from the hardships she is forced to endure at the hands of her parents and stepparents. Betrayal by those she loves becomes a way of life as she grows into womanhood.With the belief that she is guided by her grandmother's spirit, she begins a journey of self-awareness and finds that faith, though often tested, gives her the strength to endure.A devious plot designed to tear her from the man she lov...

The 2016 Presidential Election: The Causes and Consequences of a Political Earthquake critically analyzes the 2016 presidential election. The chapters in this book identify key factors behind the election of Donald J. Trump, explore the unconventional campaign, analyze the unexpected election result, evaluate the forecasting models, and speculate on the effect of the election outcome on politics and governance in the Trump Administration.

Iva and Noah want to enjoy their reclaimed bond, but first they have to kill the most powerful of demons…or die trying.Book five of Maggie’s GroveNot much worries Noah Wulfenbach, one of the most powerful shifters in North America, but questions about Iva Yamauchi’s recovery had made him anxious. He was vigilant in his caring for his mate, sitting beside her tree, talking to it—to her. Now that she’s back, Noah’s relief is matched only by his desir...

Rund 200 namhafte AutorInnen stellen den Stand der Sozialen Arbeit in ihrer theoretischen Diskussion, Forschung und Praxis dar. Die Beiträge fassen die zentralen wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse zusammen, machen Probleme und neue Aufgaben deutlich und geben Impulse für notwendige Entwicklungsaufgaben der Sozialen Arbeit. Für die 6. Auflage wurden aktuelle Themen aufgegriffen und über die Hälfte der Beiträge aktualisiert und teilweise umfassend überarbeitet. Das Herausgeberteam wurde um Rain...

Strike a match, light the candle…and fall into the spell.Heart’s Desire Book 1Christopher Beckett is tired of being alone. His wolf is howling for his mate, and Chris knows it is only a matter of time before his needs override everything else in his life, so he decides to cast the spell all the Becketts have used to call their mates to them.What he wants is a woman of an older lineage, of power to equal his own. And she has to accept the one aspect that set...

Built around easy-to-digest tips for improving sustainability, this fun, action-oriented guide will help everyone turn their home garden into an earth-friendly habitat.Rooted in twenty practical steps that anyone can take starting today, Grass Isn’t Greener demonstrates how small changes in your yard or garden can create lasting impact for the planet: from leaving your leaves to selecting eco-friendly holiday decorations; from eliminating light pollution t...

In einer Welt wie der ihrigen, können Frauen nicht lange überleben.Herzogtum Oberösterreich, anno 1405. Adrian von Bitterstedt, gelehrter Benediktinermönch und Spezialist für antike Texte, visitiert die Abtei Ennswalden. Dort soll eine apokryphe Schrift lagern, ein fünftes Evangelium, das, fiele es in unbefugte Hände, der Kirche größten Schaden zufügen kann und deshalb gesichert werden soll. Doch seine wahre Mission ist eine andere. Im Auftrag einer Bewegu...

The quality and availability of fresh water are of critical importance to human and ecosystem health. Given its central role in the functioning of all living systems, water is arguably the most important of all natural resources.Produced biennially, The World's Water provides a timely examination of the key issues surrounding freshwater resources and their use. Each new volume identifies and explains the most significant current trends worldwide, and offers the best data a...

FOUR DECADES AFTER TYPHOID MARY WENT TO HER GRAVE, FIVE CURIOUS GRADUATE STUDENTS STRUGGLE TO ESCAPE ALIVE FROM THE ABANDONED ISLAND THAT ONCE IMPRISONED HER. CONTAGION DOESN’T DIE. IT JUST WAITS.In the Hell Gate section of New York’s East River lie the sad islands where, for centuries, people locked away what they most feared: the contagious, the disfigured, the addicted, the criminally insane.Here infection slowly consumed the stricken. Here a desperate s...

This book addresses topics related to the impact of invasive species including biosecurity, demographics, species diversity and food security. It is meant for researchers, upper-level students, and policy makers and provides a factual basis for the underlying science and a discussion of that information with respect to current and future impacts and possible solutions. This book explores the nexus of climate change and biological invasions, resulting impacts (biological and economic) and a...

In einer Welt, ähnlich der unseren, aber doch fremd, kümmert sich Hildred Castaigne nicht um sprechende Maschinen und die Kontroversen um öffentliche Selbstmordzellen. Denn er ist in den Bann des Gelben Königs geraten. Eines Theaterstücks, das demjenigen, der es liest, den Wahnsinn bringt. Castaigne bringt es jedoch mit übernatürlichen Mächten in Verbindung, die ihn einen ehrgeizigen Plan fassen lassen ... - Robert W. Chambersʼ 1895 erschienener Geschichtenzyklus um den mysteriösen König g...

The newspaper that Daniyah Tyler worked for had been brought out by a big conglomerate. The entire staff had been replaced except for her and one other person. When her new boss showed up in her office, she was sure it was her turn to be fired. Instead, he sent her on assignment to Chicago to cover a Halloween party for the paper. Daniyah knew that refusal could jeopardize her job but would accepting jeopardize her very life?