Curious Proviso is a book about a common American experience of attending high school. As you read the combined vignettes in this book, think of a generalist’s and journalistic approach. Digging deeper became the modus operandi for the author. Asking hard questions and describing the good, the bad, and the ugly are necessary in understanding the complex journey and condition of Proviso. Observations made, lead to changing perspectives on public education, public education policy, and lifel...

Healthcare delivery can present ethical conflicts and dilemmas for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs)—nurses who already have a myriad of responsibilities in caring for patients. Ethical Case Studies for Advanced Practice Nurses improves APRNs’ agility to resolve ethical quandaries encountered in primary care, hospital-based, higher education, and administration beyond community settings. Through case studies examining various types of ethical conflicts, the authors empower APRNs ...

A pain so powerful can only be eased by a love even stronger. Welcome to Seattle, the Emerald City and home to the Single Dads of Seattle. Ten sexy single fathers who play poker every Saturday night, have each other's backs, love their children without quarter, and hope to one day find love again. This is Aaron's story....Single Dad of Seattle, Aaron Steele isn't a single dad at all. He's a retired Navy SEAL whose sister just died, leaving him to raise her newborn daughter all by h...

The evolution of New England's famous culinary classic: chowder, in all its mouthwatering varieties—from the authors of Massachusetts Cranberry Culture.New England's culinary history is marked by a varying array of chowders. Early forms were thick and layered, but the adaptability of this beloved recipe has allowed for a multitude of tasty preparations to emerge. Thick or thin, brimming with fish or clams or corn, chowder springs up throughout the region i...

This historical look at New England's favorite fruit "ends up capturing the essence of the time period and place"—from the authors of A History of Chowder ( Edible South Shore ).New Englanders know that cranberries are not for holidays alone. For centuries, this tart fruit—a staple in the Yankee diet since before it was domesticated—has reigned over the cranberry heartland of Barnstable and Plymo...

The Seventh Edition of the award-winning Environmental Communication and the Public Sphere is the best-selling comprehensive introduction in the field of environmental communication. This groundbreaking book focuses on the role that human communication plays in influencing the ways we perceive, transform, and attempt to heal relations with everything we consider to be "the environment" - from microscopic chemicals in cosmetics to the climate we breathe. Au...

Jack is a stressed out CEO of a once-great business, Stackflow. But after a pandemic, supply chain chaos, labor market fluctuations, and his own failed strategic initiatives, Jack is struggling to keep his head above water - and the company's. Like nearly every other CEO in history, Jack is working endless hours away from his family, who is quickly losing patience. During those long days, he's cobbling together ideas and goals - and still not seeing meaningful results.But if Jack c...

Every Woman Has a Braving It All Story...She Lived to Tell It.VOICES Braving It All Book Series™ is about awakening to the Voice within, through a soul-deep communication, ignited by an intuitive writing experience led by author Chloe Rachel Gallaway.The raw and real story of being human takes countless unique forms--the journey from struggle to triumph, brokenness to empowerment, and lack to abundance. With no maps through these woods, how do we arrive and...

Red Frontier is the ultimate journey to the most fascinating world in classic science fiction. Spanning more than 30 hours of listening, this extraordinary collection brings together sixty unforgettable stories that explore Mars as only the greatest writers of the golden age could imagine it—a world of forgotten civilizations, dangerous frontiers, mysterious ruins, and endless possibilities.Featuring timeless adventures from Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Philip K. Di...

Known for his bold, exotic designs and a unique sense of glamour, Roberto Cavalli has dressed some of the world's most famous and fabulous women, leaving an indelible mark on the red carpets and runways of the world. The biography delves into his early life, from his childhood in Florence, Italy, where he was surrounded by art and beauty, to his emergence as a fashion visionary who revolutionized the industry.The book explores Cavalli's innovative approach to fashion, showcasing hi...

The first close examination of how Robert E. Lee's faith shaped his lifeRobert E. Lee was many things—accomplished soldier, military engineer, college president, family man, agent of reconciliation, polarizing figure. He was also a person of deep Christian conviction. In this biography of the famous Civil War general, R. David Cox shows how Lee's Christian faith shaped his crucial role in some of the most pivotal events in American history.Delving into family lette...

Un tueur en série fait la une des journaux dans la ville de Washington. Baptisé « le Prêtre » par la presse, le criminel laisse un message d’absolution auprès de ses victimes : « Ses péchés seront pardonnés. » Le Dr Tess Court, psychiatre de renom, est aussitôt réquisitionnée. Aidée du détective Ben Paris, Tess va tenter de comprendre la psyché du tueur. Or, Ben n’est pas le seul à admirer la jeune femme car, dans l’ombre, le meurtrier a désigné sa nouvelle proie: c’est elle…