Stitching Together Stories of Freedom and CourageDiscover the extraordinary courage and resilience of formerly enslaved women and men who changed the course of history through their acts of bravery during the Underground Railroad era.Written and illustrated by textile artist Sandra Scott-Revelle, this middle-grade book transforms historical accounts into vivid, accessible stories that help readers ages eight through twelve understand the complex realities o...

From our earliest years, we develop an attachment style that influences our relationships throughout life. These attachment patterns are deeply connected to our emotional landscape, shaping the way we form connections with others, how we communicate, and how we experience love and intimacy.In "Navigating the World of Love," we explore how these attachment styles play out in our relationships and provide insights on how to build and maintain strong, healthy connecti...

HE DRAWS YOU IN. HE DRAWS EVERYBODY IN. He is seductive and intoxicating. He has an unusual talent for ingratiating himself to others. He twists the truth and tells you what you want to hear but doesn’t follow through. He manipulates and deceives. He justifies his behavior. He appears to be a humble hero but, in fact, is self-absorbed with a need to control how others perceive him. But nobody else sees what you see. It is all so subtle. You are not even sure you are right about what you th...

Do you know that you might not be the perfect person to adopt chinchilla? Do you know that hay is the best form of fiber for chinchilla? Do you also know that not all pellets are created equal? Hi, my name is Sandra Scott and I am a chinchilla lover. As a fellow chinchilla lover, I have seen a lot of my friends are struggling with their chinchillas. They don't know how to choose, how to feed them, how to play with them, and many other problems. So I created this book to share my knowledge ...

Isnt it great to get help and support at the times when you desperately need it? What if you think you dont know anyone at all who might help? Even in those dark moments and hours when it seems that everything is completely hopeless, you can be rescued. There is evidence of miracles all around us if we are paying attention. Living in Aspen, Colorado, I went through a very painful divorce, leading me to experience one of my biggest miracles within only one month after the divorce. From that...

Let's Fix Lunch! makes it easy (and fun!) to prepare meals that are good for you and good for the planet.This eco-friendly cookbook features delicious, waste-free recipes for sandwiches, salads, soups, snacks, and more.An inspiring guide for anyone who wants to do their small part to save the earth*, Let's Fix Lunch!* makes it simple to create a sustainable, waste-free home.• Easy-to-make recipes for all ho...

An illustrated hourly guide that spotlights twenty-four flowers as they attract pollinators, resist predators, and survive on our changing planet.Is it 4 AM or chicory o’clock? In this short book, botanist and award-winning author Sandra Knapp walks us through a day in a global garden. Each chapter of Flower Day introduces a single flower during a single hour, highlighting twenty-four different species from around the world.Beginning at midnight in...

This book highlights the importance of security in the design, development and deployment of systems based on Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), together referred to as SDNFV. Presenting a comprehensive guide to the application of security mechanisms in the context of SDNFV, the content spans fundamental theory, practical solutions, and potential applications in future networks.Topics and features: introduces the key security challenges of...

Examining the idea of intelligence in its diverse sociological and philosophical formations, Intelligence, Sapience and Learning explores the multiple and often complex meanings associated with the concept of intelligence, and its relationships with learning, curriculum and sapience. Scott and Leaton Gray explain a series of key concepts central to understanding the meta-concepts and practices of intelligence, learning and curriculum. These concepts include epistemology, ...

Most published bodies of work relating to curriculum theory focus exclusively, or almost exclusively, on the contributions of men. This is not representative of influences on educational practices as a whole, and it is certainly not representative of educational theory generally, as women have played a significant role in framing the theory and practice of education in the past. Their contribution is at least equal to that of men, even though it may not immediately appear as visible on lib...

Get on the road to business school with comprehensive review and 3 practice testsGMAT Prep 2024/2025 For Dummies is a must-have to scoring your highest on the GMAT and earning your MBA. Updated for the new GMAT Focus Edition, this trusted guide will walk you through the basics of what’s on the test and give you test-taking strategies that will help you make the most of the available time. You’ll get a comprehensive review of all the GMAT content—data insig...

More than ever, international security and economic prosperity depend upon safe access to the shared domains that make up the global commons: maritime, air, space, and cyberspace. Together these domains serve as essential conduits through which international commerce, communication, and governance prosper. However, the global commons are congested, contested, and competitive. In the January 2012 defense strategic guidance, the United States confirmed its commitment “to continue to lead glo...