You have never met reality directly. You have only ever known the version your mind lets in: filtered, steadied, narrowed to what you can handle and what you cannot afford to ignore.That narrowing is what makes experience possible, and most of the time it runs quietly beneath awareness. But its grip can become impossible to ignore: the deep groove of an addiction that a person understands completely and still cannot climb out of, or a moment in an altered state when the boundary be...

Cole Matheson didn't think the road to being a successful painter would be paved in gold, but he hoped there'd be fewer potholes.Insidious self-doubt that whispers that he's no good, talentless, and hopeless has him on the brink of despair. Maybe it would be better to just give up. A midnight visitation by a beautiful creature of darkness changes everything…Ambrosius Edward Meade-Finch surrendered to darkness centuries ago after knowing only pain and suffer...

Shy, introverted Lucy Dennings lives a quiet little life in New York City, working for a nonprofit and keeping to herself.Every afternoon, she goes home to her empty apartment and Edgar, her houseplant, and every night, she loses herself in the pages of her beloved romance novels. Her lonely heart seeks solace in tales of passionate, enduring, all-consuming love, but more and more, Lucy feels she's not just reading for pleasure but searching for a lost piece of her...

Are you ready to ace your UK Driving Theory Test and hit the road with confidence? Whether you're a first-time driver or looking to refresh your knowledge, this comprehensive guide is designed to make your theory test preparation simple, effective, and stress-free.The UK Driving Theory Test can feel like a big hurdle, but with the right tools and strategies, passing it can be easier than you think. This book provides a clear, step-by-step approach to mastering every aspect of the t...

Out of Left Field: American slang meaning odd, unexpected, or strangeAuthor and columnist Scott Johnson presents a wholesomely hilarious collection of essays out of left field. Read reflections on life through the lens of a middle-aged, Midwestern Dad who talks about sports too much.Johnson has been sharing his observational humor, dry wit, and occasionally uplifting commentary with readers via his "Out of Left Field" column in Vital by PO...

The 7th Edition of Special Education Law, written by Laura Rothstein and Scott F. Johnson, provides a comprehensive and current overview of the major federal law, and judicial interpretations of those laws, that apply to special education students. School administrators and attorneys attend to special education issues on a regular basis, and local superintendents, principals, special education professionals, psychologists, and regional and state administrators must also be...

This book examines the criminal justice decisions of the Rehnquist Court era through analyses of individual justices' contributions to the development of law and policy. The Rehnquist Court era (1986-2005) produced a period of opportunity for the U.S. Supreme Court's judicial conservatives to reshape constitutional law concerning rights in the criminal justice process. It was an era in which the Court produced many hotly-debated decisions concerning such issues as capital punishment, searc...

Do you feel trapped in a toxic job? Exhausted by manipulative coworkers or narcissistic bosses? Navigating narcissism is your essential guide to surviving—and thriving—despite a corrosive workplace culture. Drawing on proven strategies for managing toxic coworkers, setting professional boundaries, and maintaining mental health in toxic jobs, this book empowers you to reclaim your confidence and career. In this book, you will find: •How to recognize the toxic traits of narcissistic parents ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Tim Ellingwood has a penthouse apartment, an overpaid job, and a knock-out girlfriend. It’s just enough to keep him happy, so long as he can soak the haunting memories of his time overseas in enough booze and sex to keep the voice in his head quiet - without drowning his own soul first. Then he meets Will Flint, a mysterious neighbor who convinces him to try for more. They risk everything and set out on an epic adventure that takes them...

Drawing on expertise from around the world, this volume identifies our current state of knowledge about the behavior and physiology of root herbivores. In particular, this work describes prevailing concepts and theories based on historical and current literature and identifies what new technologies and approaches are available to researchers in the field. Chapters address how root herbivore behavior and physiology is affected by the biotic and abiotic soil environment, cover case studies o...

"Didn't anyone tell you that you come from a long line of witches?"Hadley thought her summer at her grandma's house in the woods would be boring. No cell phones, no neighbors, just her brothers, her grandparents, and her amongst the trees in an old house full of chores to be done. But a single question changes everything and throws her into a summer filled with magic, adventure, and terror.Who is the strange girl who comes in the middle of the night? And why is there a pict...

Instead of running to the doctor every time you get sick, you can avoid the illness in the first place with the solutions offered in The Doctor’s Guide to Surviving When Modern Medicine Fails.No matter your current state of health, these easy-to-follow steps will help you elevate your health and live a longer life. This book goes above the standard of healthy eating and exercise. Dr. Johnson tells you what to eat, how to employ proven dietary supplements a...