This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Auras are a spiritual aspect that has been defined as the electromagnetic presence that is around the human body and every object in the known universe.Whatever you see around you carries with it the weight of the existence that it has brought forth through the passage of time to the instance where you contact it. This means that rocks, chairs, animals, and people all have auras. Now, the human energy field, as ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This is applicable especially when it comes to the constantly evolving energies that are present everywhere, yet most people are not even aware of.These energies, also called bioelectric fields, are more commonly known as Auras. Simply put, they’re the colored halos emitted and carried by all living things in the world. Those who can see auras are presumed to have very sharp senses, and most likely they have fur...

At seventeen, Jack lost his dad, a police officer, in a shooting, and his mom years earlier to cancer. Determined to find his way, he joined the ROTC program in college and volunteered for a tour in Afghanistan as a lieutenant. But before heading off to war, Jack’s life turned upside-down when he met Angelica Spears, who was married to a decorated Army Sergeant and abusive husband. The two risked it all to be together, building a secret labyrinth of coded messages and clandestine encounter...

Through the lens of horror—from Halloween to Hereditary—queer and trans writers consider the films that deepened, amplified, and illuminated their own experiences.Horror movies hold a complicated space in the hearts of the queer community: historically misogynist, and often homo- and transphobic, the genre has also been inadvertently feminist and open to subversive readings. Common tropes—such as the circumspect and resilient “final girl,” body po...

Through the lens of horror—from Halloween to Hereditary—queer and trans writers consider the films that deepened, amplified, and illuminated their own experiences.Horror movies hold a complicated space in the hearts of the queer community: historically misogynist, and often homo- and transphobic, the genre has also been inadvertently feminist and open to subversive readings. Common tropes—such as the circumspect and resilient “final girl,” body po...

Whether you were expecting it or not, news of your child's arrest can be extraordinarily difficult. In that moment of blurred emotions, it's not easy to think clearly or understand what will happen next.This eBook walks you step-by-step through the process, sharing stories of pain and healing from other parents who have traveled the same road. Not only will you get a sense of what to expect from the legal system, you'll find information on what your child may experience while being...

2017 Choice Outstanding Academic TitleThe High Line, an innovative promenade created on a disused elevated railway in Manhattan, is one of the world’s most iconic new urban landmarks. Since the opening of its first section in 2009, this unique greenway has exceeded all expectations in terms of attracting visitors, investment, and property development to Manhattan’s West Side. Frequently celebrated as a monument to community-led activism, adaptive re-use of...

Let your imagination take flight with the first volume of this groundbreaking graphic novel fantasy anthology series, featuring short stories from some of today’s most legendary artists, including the series editor, Amulet creator Kazu Kibuishi!“Most of the stories in this gorgeous color anthology are about flying, but the title also refers to its contributors starting to take wing. . . . As Scott McCloud notes in his afterword, they’re the future of comics...

Have you found your alcohol consumption creeping steadily up?Is it at a point where it is no longer enjoyable and simply a function?Do you need help to stop?Drinking alcohol is a great social activity and way of relaxing after a long day at work. Enjoying a glass of wine or a beer now and again is perfectly acceptable behaviour for many, but when it starts to get out of control it can cause a lot of problems with health and relationships.If you think it could be time to re-evaluate your ha...

A Pulitzer Prize–winning author examines South Pole expeditions, "wrapping the science in plenty of dangerous drama to keep readers engaged" ( Booklist).An Empire of Ice presents a fascinating new take on Antarctic exploration—placing the famed voyages of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, his British rivals Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton, and others in a larger scientific, social, and geopolitical context.Recounting ...

In Walter Scott's seminal work, 'Woodstock,' readers are taken on a historical journey set during the English Civil War. Originally published in 1826, the novel skillfully blends fact with fiction, seamlessly weaving together political intrigue, romance, and social commentary. Through vivid descriptions and dynamic characters, Scott captures the tumultuous period with remarkable detail, making the novel a cornerstone of historical fiction. The author's use of language reflects the Romantic...

The debate over Intelligent Design seemingly represents an extension of the fundamental conflict between creationists and evolutionists. ID proponents, drawing on texts such as Darwin's Black Box and Of Pandas and People, urge schools to "teach the controversy" in biology class alongside evolution. The scientific mainstream has reacted with fury, branding Intelligent Design as pseudoscience and its advocates as religious fanatics.But stridency misses the point, ar...