The "Vampire Tales" is the biggest, hungriest, undeadliest collection of vampire stories ever assembled. Dark, stormy, and delicious, once it sinks its teeth into you there's no escape. Vampires! Whether imagined by Bram Stoker or Anne Rice, they are part of the human lexicon and as old as blood itself. They are your neighbors, your friends, and they are always lurking. Now we have compiled the darkest, the scariest, and by far the most evil collection of vampire stories ever, with over 80...

Private investigator Jacob "Jake" Sharpe is jaded with the monotony of infidelity investigations. Hours spent sweating in a van with bad coffee and dealing with pesky neighbours take a heavy toll, but it's Jake's bread and butter. The occasional criminal case makes the job interesting. It satisfies the need for an adrenalin rush he has craved since his days as a detective.What makes the job more interesting is Stella Makowski, a hard-nosed police detective and hard lover. Steamy of...

In the digital age of communication through mass internet media and web applications, observing user behavior online reveals issues stemming from a lack of information about privacy settings and security configurations, as well as an insufficiency or abundance of legal guidance or conduct guidelines from various website administrations. Additionally, internet browsing involves accessing international content subject to diverse restrictions and regulations, raising significant concerns abou...

"Schopenhauer contributed the concept of the will-to-live; Nietzsche that of the will-to-power; and de Gaultier that of the will-to-illusion." —Wilmot E. EllisCan you construct your own reality? What if you don't trust your senses, but you want to live a happy, productive life? How should you make moral decisions? What do you believe to be true? Do you believe in a supreme being? How do you decide your moral compass?This work by the author of Le Bovarys...

This vintage text comprises a complete treatise on the principle of sleight-of-hand tricks using a variety of objects including cards, coins, billiard balls, thimbles, and much more. This step-by-step guide will appeal to both amateur magicians and those with more experience looking to expand their repertoire - constituting a great addition to collections of related literature. Complete with simple, clear illustrations and a wealth of handy tips and useful information, no magician's librar...

1990, off to join an aunt working for a relief organization, young Frenchmen Sylvain and Bruno Ricard come to discover the ins and outs of everyday life in Lebanon’s war-torn capital. More than a decade later, the brothers recount their experiences with the help of artist Christophe Gaultier, as inspired by the real life pictures taken by the siblings on their journey of discovery.

The 4,000-year history of the city of Jerusalem unfolds in an exceptional graphic narrative that touches on the birth of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, as well as famous conquerors and mighty empires, and more.This engaging and even-handed 256-page graphic novel, written by renowned historian Vincent Lemire and illustrated by cartoonist and animator Christophe Gaultier, is an excellent choice for the classroom and for anyone who wants to explore the fascinating ...

When a mining project lands on a community's doorstep, the conflicts that follow are never simple. Generic mediation training does not prepare you for this.Power imbalances, cultural divides, historical grievances, and livelihoods at stake: company-community disputes in the extractive sector demand a fundamentally different approach to mediation. This handbook delivers it.Built from over fifteen years of frontline practice resolving extractive and infrastru...

You stand between a grieving elder who just lost her home and a project team frustrated by delays. You translate between two worlds that cannot hear each other. By evening, you are hollowed out, and tomorrow you will do it again.This is the life of the social performance practitioner: the person companies send to the front line when mining or energy projects collide with the communities that live on top of them. It is one of the most emotionally demanding roles in ...

This richly illustrated textbook delivers a functional vision of dog behaviors. Daily applicable, it offers practical solutions for canine behavioral care with a consistently medical approach to disorders. Readers find a thorough introduction to factors influencing behavior, the canine neuroanatomy and physiology, psychopathologies, as well as treatment options. Drawing on the latest studies in neuroscience, ethology, psychology, and psychiatry, as well as the clinical experience of its ex...

1990, off to join an aunt working for a relief organization, young Frenchmen Sylvain and Bruno Ricard come to discover the ins and outs of everyday life in Lebanon’s war-torn capital. More than a decade later, the brothers recount their experiences with the help of artist Christophe Gaultier, as inspired by the real life pictures taken by the siblings on their journey of discovery.

Fed up with his life in France, Paul Gauguin sets out for Tahiti, where he subsequently decides to settle. As he immerses himself in the culture of a tropical country that couldn't be more different from his own, the painter not only gains a new lease on life, but begins producing some of his most inspired work.