Jonathan is a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, he loves aircraft and he wants to talk about them, anything really. But he can't, because he is married to Kerry and between them they have two of the strangest families going!

The advent of semiconductor structures whose characteristic dimensions are smaller than the mean free path of carriers has led to the development of novel devices, and advances in theoretical understanding of mesoscopic systems or nanostructures. This book has been thoroughly revised and provides a much-needed update on the very latest experimental research into mesoscopic devices and develops a detailed theoretical framework for understanding their behaviour. Beginning with the key observ...

**“Utterly captivating and beautifully written, this book is a hugely entertaining and enlightening exploration of a bird so wickedly smart, curious, and social, it boggles the mind.”—Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Bird Way“A fascinating, entertaining, and totally engrossing story.”—David Sibley, author of What It's Like to Be a BirdAn enthralling account of a modern voyage of discovery as we meet the clever, social birds of prey called...

Channeling their own experiences, sixteen exceptional authors subvert mental health stereotypes in a powerful and uplifting collection of fiction.A teen activist wrestles with protest-related anxiety and PTSD. A socially anxious vampire learns he has to save his town by (gulp) working with people. As part of her teshuvah, a girl writes letters to the ex-boyfriend she still loves, revealing that her struggle with angry outbursts is related to PMDD. A boy sheds uncon...

What might the world look like in the aftermath of COVID-19?Almost every aspect of society will change after the pandemic, but if we learn lessons then life can be better. Featuring expert authors from across academia and civil society, this book offers ideas that might put us on alternative paths for positive social change.A rapid intervention into current commentary and debate, Life After COVID-19 looks at a wide range of topical issues including the state, co-operation, ...

Aerial delights: A history of America as seen through the eyes of a bird-watcherJohn James Audubon arrived in America in 1803, when Thomas Jefferson was president, and lived long enough to see his friend Samuel Morse send a telegraphic message from his house in New York City in the 1840s. As a boy, Teddy Roosevelt learned taxidermy from a man who had sailed up the Missouri River with Audubon, and yet as president presided over America's entry into the twentieth cent...

Jonathan and his feathered friends seek a lost treasure in this epic adventure. Along the way, friendships are made, enemies are confronted, fear is overcome, tears are shed, and love conquers all.

**“Utterly captivating and beautifully written, this book is a hugely entertaining and enlightening exploration of a bird so wickedly smart, curious, and social, it boggles the mind.”—Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Bird Way“A fascinating, entertaining, and totally engrossing story.”—David Sibley, author of What It's Like to Be a BirdAn enthralling account of a modern voyage of discovery as we meet the clever, social birds of prey called...

The adventure continues in this exciting mystery series as Jonathan the duck and friends race to find hidden treasure before the vultures. On the journey, new friendships are made, secrets are exposed, trust is broken, and the strength of good versus evil is tested.

Based on the spellbinding world of the Walt Disney Studios film Tomorrowland, this original prequel novel unlocks a place of unfathomable science and technology and the famous people behind it.The year is 1939.A secret society of extraordinary geniuses is about to share an incredible discovery with the world.A misguided enemy—half man, half machine—will stop at nothing to prevent the group from giving this forbidden knowledge to humanity.

Explore the Merri Creek and discover the birds that frequent this important wildlife corridor in Melbourne. Clear descriptions of locations with helpful maps and instructions, plus lists of species that you can expect to find at different times of the year. Enjoy outstanding photographs that celebrate the beauty and diversity of the birds found along the creek. 100% of royalties from the sale of this book are donated to Friends of Merri Creek.

At birdfeeders and in backyards across North America, the dark-eyed junco, or snowbird, can be found foraging for its next meal. With an estimated population of at least 630 million, juncos inhabit forests, parks, and even suburban habitats, making them one of the continent's most abundant and easily observable songbirds. But while common and widespread, juncos also exhibit extraordinary diversity in color, shape, size, and behavior across their range, making them ideal study subjects for ...