Katie Waters lost her mother at a very young age, and her father left soon after, abandoning her to the orphanage. Despite these early hardships, she grew to be an artist, inspired by the people and natural world around her. Slices of Life is just that: slices of Katies life, little snippets that meant something and linger on in memory. She remembers finding a family in the orphanage: A year passed; l was lined up with all the others, white dress, socks, and shoes, and stood there, patient...

Katie desperately wants to win the art competition at the gallery. She just has to create a painting in the style of Monet. That should be easy . . . right?Wherever you find Katie, you'll find fun close behind!Learn all about Monet with Katie as she explores five fabulous masterpieces:In the Woods at GivernyBathers at La GrenouilléreThe Rue Montorguiel, ParisPath Through the PoppiesThe Waterlily Pond

Mistakes. We all make them. But should there always be regrets?If you like true-life stories in the self-help genre, you are in the right place. It was a mistake is a how-to manual for professionals seeking to harness the power of failure in a quest for self-improvement. Failure can become your launching pad for positive change if you change your perspective. In fact, this book proclaims the more mistakes you make, the better person you will be!This powerful title includes:...

Discover the hydrosocial cycle and the impact of power, knowledge, and scarcity on water rights and use through this engaging and student-friendly textbookIn Water: A Critical Introduction, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an expert examination of our most pressing water-related challenges, arguing that flows of water are shaped by social practices and geometries of power. Combining first-hand research and headline case studies, the authors rev...

Mistakes. We all make them. But should there always be regrets?If you like true-life stories in the self-help genre, you are in the right place. It was a mistake is a how-to manual for professionals seeking to harness the power of failure in a quest for self-improvement. Failure can become your launching pad for positive change if you change your perspective. In fact, this book proclaims the more mistakes you make, the better person you will be!This powerful title includes:...

Living on the edge of the beautiful Norfolk Broads with her father, the only ripple in Tess Delamere's calm life is the disturbing dream about her dead mother which haunts her.She yearns to know more but the arrival of a new stepmother heralds the end of Tess's hopes that her father might divulge the past.As she grows up, Tess slowly starts to put together the pieces herself. But the outbreak of war brings tragedy and upheaval, changing Tess's priorities.Mal Chandle...

Mackinac Island prepares for an approaching summer of gorgeous coastal walks, carriage rides, and blissful nights of celebration -- and for the first time in her life, Cindy Swartz is ready for change.Last autumn, Cindy's half-sister, Elise, arrived to the island with dramatic news that flipped the Swartz family upside down.Around the same time, Cindy's long-lost son, Michael, also returned after three years away. He'd never told her where he went; he'd never called. Cindy ...

A dragon hunter born of a curse.Tormented by a life spent fighting the darkness filling his soul.Alone, unloved, and isolated until balance returned him to the dragonkin.Hunter Vehar may be the master of the mysterious–and deadly–shadow dragons, but he’s never felt as out of his depths as when he’s forced to work with a reaper named Mabel. It’s up to them both to find a missing relic so po...

A NEW SEMESTER BEGINSA beguiling, sinister collection of 12 more dark academia short stories from masters of the genre, including Olivie Blake, M.L. Rio and more!Twelve original dark academia stories from bestselling thriller writers – imagine darkened libraries, exclusive elite schools, looming Gothic towers, charismatic professors, illicit affairs, the tang of autumn in the air… and the rivalries and obsessions that lead to murder.

A New York Times bestselling memoir from Olympic gold medalist, world champion, and the most decorated US female Olympian in history: Katie Ledecky.Katie Ledecky has won more individual Olympic races than any female swimmer in history. She is a four-time Olympian, a nine-time gold medalist, a twenty-one-time world champion, eight-time NCAA Champion, and a world record-holder in individual swimming events. At the 2024 Olympics in Paris, she became the most ...

WHY DATE A MOUNTAIN MAN? Because he knows how to pitch a tent.TROPES: Tall, dark & (adorably) grumpy hero charmed by heroine despite himself; quirky small mountain town; gorgeous Colorado Rocky wilderness; only one sleeping bag; slow burn to clothes melting off spice; extreme competence; a few (somewhat) minor explosions.CLIMB EVERY MOUNTAIN MANWhen Dahlia Weathersby's sister disappears on what should have ...

Industrial civilization has contributed significant pollution in the land, air, and water, all of which impact human survival. As a scientist in this field, Dr. Christina Rahm dedicated her career to researching and implementing strategies to protect our planet’s precious resources while promoting human health and wellbeing. She hopes to raise awareness about the disastrous impact of harmful pollution on the environment and minimizing its impact on our lives.Dr. Rahm discusses: pol...