As a tree grows, so too does a strong and loving Black family over generations in this gorgeous and lyrical picture book spanning centuries of persistence and hope.Roots take hold and settle in,creeping far and free.They stake their claim in barren ground—a dream of what will be.Here, they hope together.A newly freed Black couple plant a pecan tree. The tree grows alongside each new ge...

**A dark and moving novel—reminiscent of Thirteen Reasons Why—about the mystery surrounding a teenage girl’s fatal overdose.There was something about Ellie…something dangerous. Charismatic. Broken. Jake looked out for her. Sarah followed her lead. And Jess kept her distance—and kept watch.Now Ellie’s dead, and Jake, Sarah, and Jess are left to pick up the pieces. All they have are thirty-four clues she left behind. Thirty-four strips of paper hidden in a b...

Judith Butler beyond gender is philosophy in motion. There is nothing superfluous about this book. Nor is there any pretension of displaying erudition. What one will read here is political philosophy, which is philosophy itself, according to the author. She takes personal and collective mourning as an object of research and reflection. In this project, she joins Judith Butler, a philosopher who has been approaching mourning as a necessary and crucial issue for political criticism for quite...

Use Product Analytics to Understand Consumer Behavior and Change It at ScaleProduct Analytics is a complete, hands-on guide to generating actionable business insights from customer data. Experienced data scientist and enterprise manager Joanne Rodrigues introduces practical statistical techniques for determining why things happen and how to change what people do at scale. She complements these with powerful social science techniques for cr...

Arya Lockwood is a she-wolf from the South. Her pack lived well, relying on a powerful sorcerer by their side. When her father fell gravely ill, Arya was shocked. Her mother asked her to leave the pack for her own safety.Through manipulations by the King and his mage, Damian Norton was encouraged to go after the Southern wolves, who possessed more magical powers. Amidst intriguing discoveries about her family, Arya learns the truth about her birth, raising even more questions, reve...

This book tells us the story of a boy who had always wished to go on an epic adventure, but was always made to be a laughing stock by everyone, until one day he stumbles upon a big red feather in a forest. It becomes the key to his adventure and opens the gates to a new world for Quzil to explore the kingdom of Durkinbird.

Elliot Corleone, heir to one of Italy's most formidable mafia dynasties, commands his world with ruthless discipline and unwavering control. But his meticulously ordered life fractures when a crucial deal is shattered by the cunning betrayal of his rival, Michael Moretti. In the ensuing confrontation, Elliot's best friend makes a startling discovery hidden within the enemy's basement: Alice, a mysterious young woman bearing the scars of a brutal past. Though seemingly fragile, Alice holds ...

In "A Modern Wizard," Rodrigues Ottolengui blends elements of speculative fiction and science with a vivid narrative that explores the intersection of magic, technology, and human ambition. The story follows a protagonist who harnesses the seemingly supernatural abilities of a new scientific invention, echoing the literary context of the early 20th century, where technology was often marveled at and critiqued. Ottolengui'Äôs stylistic approach is marked by rich descriptions and introspecti...

Rodrigues Ottolengui (March 15, 1861 - July 11, 1937) was an American writer and pioneering dentist born in Charleston, SC, who lived most of his life in New York City. Ottolengui was one of the first dentists to use X-rays and was a specialist in orthodontics and root canal therapy. In the 1890s, Ottolengui published four novels and a collection of detective short stories, including "The Nameless Man."

Midnight Sunshine: Of Stars and Scars is a collection of heartfelt poems intertwined with cherished memories. Embrace the warmth of each page alongside a cup of coffee and a cosy blanket as you embark on an introspective voyage through the enigmatic landscapes of the heart.These verses eloquently capture the brilliance of the stars you are meant to be and the beauty you must find within your scars. Collice’s poetry touches upon universal themes, providing readers with a com...

Embracing Neurodiversity: A Social Work Approach to Building Inclusive Schools and Communities offers a transformative framework for reimagining how educators, clinicians, and social workers support neurodivergent students. Grounded in social work values and the human rights model of disability, this book bridges research and practice to challenge compliance-based systems and cultivate environments where every learner can thrive. Drawing from lived experience, clinical insight, an...

YOUR TESTS CAME BACK CLEAN. SO WHY ARE YOU STILL SICK?Gabriel Fontes is forty-one, a sales director, three consecutive record years. On a Thursday afternoon, on slide 22 of 40, his chest tightens in front of six directors.Every test comes back perfect. The cardiologist looks at the flawless results and says the sentence that starts everything: "Your heart is fine. It's your mind that's infarcting."Then he hands over a plain card with no logo, a name and a phone numb...