About the BookWith short stories from her own childhood, Helen Ryan Miles shares wisdom and tips from her parents that she received while growing up. From good manners to utilizing knowledge as a tool for empowerment, Miles shares practical wisdoms that were significant then and remain relevant now and into the future. In addition, skills in parenting that will help your child grow with compassion, respect, and consideration for others.About the AuthorHelen Ryan Miles...

Have you ever thought about what makes the difference in successful child rearing especially when too many children, pre-teens, and teen-agers seem to have become victims of adults who have missed the mark? Were not referring only to non-caring adults and child practitioners but also those adults who seem to embody and embrace the qualities needed to produce caring, compassionate, involved, and accomplished children. Why does it too often appear that our precious plants and animals get mor...

In the shadow of Eryndral’s restless volcanoes, where phoenixes rise from ash and secrets burn deep, Shadowflame Ascent: Rise of the Ashen Bond by Lauren Ashwood ignites a tale of passion, betrayal, and redemption. As the ember core pulses with ominous power, Kael Draven, a scarred outcast haunted by his warlord father’s legacy, clashes with Lirien Veyra, a fierce phoenix rider whose rogue bond teeters on the edge of chaos.United by a cryptic note threatening midnight dest...

In Glass Empire: A Bad Boy Billionaire’s Quest to Love by Madeline Kraft, the glittering heights of New York City hide a web of secrets and betrayal. Julian Kane, a billionaire haunted by a reckless past, faces ruin when a devastating crash resurfaces, threatening his empire. Enter Elise Harper, a sharp-witted PR expert hired to save him—but their enemies-to-lovers tension ignites as they uncover a conspiracy led by Julian’s own brother. With the stakes soaring and desire burning,...

Torn by Temptation: A Forbidden Love UnraveledBy Lauren AshwoodIn the glittering heart of Los Angeles, 2023, where ambition burns brighter than the city lights, Eliza Warrick is the polished cornerstone of her husband's media empire—a gilded cage forged by Victor Warrick's ruthless control. But when her gaze locks with Nathan Cole, Victor's loyal personal assistant, a dangerous spark ignites, unraveling a web of secrets that could destroy them all.Eliza knows the cost of temptation...

Journey with Olympian and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of running and, along the way, shows you how he found God in every step.Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon, but as a kid, Ryan hated running. He wanted nothing to do with the sport until one day, he felt compelled to run the fifteen miles around his neighborhood lake. He was hooked.From that day forward,...

Bordered by the Federal capital but separated from Virginia and the Confederacy only by the Potomac River, the citizens of Prince George's County found themselves on the front lines of the Civil War. As Maryland's largest slave-owning county, some--including members of the Bowie and Surratt families--joined the Confederacy. Many remained loyal to the Union, losing sons and property for the cause. Three forts in the county were dedicated to the capital's defense: Fort Foote, Fort Washington...

Journey with Olympian and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall as he reflects on the joys and trials of running and, along the way, shows you how he found God in every step.Ryan Hall is an Olympic athlete and American record holder in the half marathon, but as a kid, Ryan hated running. He wanted nothing to do with the sport until one day, he felt compelled to run the fifteen miles around his neighborhood lake. He was hooked.From that day forward,...

How is it that, half a century after Brown v. Board of Education, educational opportunities remain so unequal for black and white students, not to mention poor and wealthy ones? In his important new book, Five Miles Away, A World Apart, James E. Ryan answers this question by tracing the fortunes of two schools in Richmond, Virginia--one in the city and the other in the suburbs. Ryan shows how court rulings in the 1970s, limiting the scope of desegregation, laid the ground...

The best way to experience Albuquerque is by hiking it!Get outdoors with local authors and hiking experts David Ryan and Stephen Ausherman with the new full-color edition of 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Albuquerque. These trails transport you to scenic overlooks, wildlife hot spots, and historical settings that renew your spirit and recharge your body. Each hike description features key information on length, hiking time, difficulty, configuration, scenery, t...

The superfamily Chalcidoidea (the jewel wasps) are part of the insect order Hymenoptera. The superfamily comprises more than 27,000 known species, with an estimated total diversity of more than 500,000 species, meaning that the vast majority have yet to be discovered and described. Most of the species are parasitoids, attacking the egg, larval stage or pupal stage of their host, though many other life cycles are known including gall associates and fig pollinators. This landmark volume has ...

**This kaleidoscopic portrait of an unprecedented time brings together some of our most treasured writers today—Edwidge Danticat, Layli Long Soldier, Monica Youn, Julia Alvarez, Reginald Dwayne Betts, Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor—to give voice to the unthinkable grief and hopeful possibilities born in an era of revolution and change.“A maelstrom of grief, anger, fear and confusion, with glimmers of gratitude and hope: a comprehensive emotional document of a moment.”—New York Times B...