PRAISE FOR WHEN OBSTACLES LIMIT FREEDOM"Alex Kirkland shares an intimate version of his lived experience with anxiety. I appreciate the honesty, the down-to earth approach, and the resiliency that he showed to not let anxiety win." -Dona Dubbs, M.A., LCPC, CCMHC"When Obstacles Limit Freedom is a poignant, honest, authentic memoir of the author's continuous struggle with a life riddled with panic attacks. It's a cogent mix of storytelling, fact-bas...

This is the fourth book of Gray Wolf Security Volume One, with over 50,000 words of romantic suspense...Kirkland: It should have been easy.When I was told to protect a client who owns an adult website, I imagined a woman who was impossibly tall with legs all the way to her chin. I saw curves that were subtle but perfect for holding onto. I saw a face that was symmetrical, everything proportioned as it should be. I ...

What would you do if you saw or heard things no one else could explain? What if something attached itself to you? Who would you turn to? Would they believe you? Would you ever feel safe? And how do you make peace with a world that never quite makes sense?That is the reality for Paul R. Ost.This deeply personal memoir goes far beyond the proverbial bumps in the night. It follows a seemingly ordinary boy growing up in America's heartland, shadowed by unexplained paranormal ph...

This revision brings the reader completely up to date on the evolving methods associated with increasingly more complex sample types analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography, or HPLC. The book also incorporates updated discussions of many of the fundamental components of HPLC systems and practical issues associated with the use of this analytical method. This edition includes new or expanded treatments of sample preparation, computer assisted method development, as well as bio...

Starrsha Glowglass's face is on the front page of every newspaper. She isn't a model, Vlogger, or reality TV show contestant. Starrsha is famous for something darker: she survived a massacre that claimed her Brothers and Sisters. Hers was no ordinary family. They were The Family Glowglass - a religious order set up by an eccentric businessman as a tax dodge. One morning the parishioners sat down to breakfastMost didn't get back up. Only Starrsha and her mute Brother, Simon, survived. Both ...

Aliens. Abductions. Genuine designer bags. Teenager Porter Minter arrives in Castlecrankie in a car that has no door handles. In the boot is a suitcase. In the suitcase is a boy. In the boy is the future and the past. The Armpit of the Universe wasn't Porter's destination of choice, he's been dragged there. And he's shocked by what he finds. Teenagers are disappearing. JFK is skulking in the schoolyard. Crop circles are appearing. Perhaps Porter and his scheming parents aren't the town's o...

Considers Gilman’s place in American literary and social history by examining her relationships to other prominent intellectuals of her eraBy placing Charlotte Perkins Gilman in the company of her contemporaries, this collection seeks to correct misunderstandings of the feminist writer and lecturer as an isolated radical. Gilman believed and preached that no life is ever led in isolation; indeed, the cornerstone of her philosophy was the idea that “humanit...

This updated and revised edition of a classic work provides a summary of methods for numerical computation of high resolution conventional and scanning transmission electron microscope images. At the limits of resolution, image artifacts due to the instrument and the specimen interaction can complicate image interpretation. Image calculations can help the user to interpret and understand high resolution information in recorded electron micrographs. The book contains expanded sections on ab...

Group inverses for singular M-matrices are useful tools not only in matrix analysis, but also in the analysis of stochastic processes, graph theory, electrical networks, and demographic models. Group Inverses of M-Matrices and Their Applications highlights the importance and utility of the group inverses of M-matrices in several application areas.

Southern Derringers of the Mississippi Valley is a comprehensive and meticulously researched exploration of the iconic derringer pistols that played a significant role in the history and culture of the American South, particularly along the Mississippi Valley. The book delves into the origins, development, and distinctive characteristics of Southern-made derringers, offering detailed descriptions and high-quality illustrations of these compact firearms. It examines the craftsmanship of not...

Over the last several decades there has been a growing interest in Research & Development (R&D) policy. This is particularly so in advanced industrialized nations that have adopted science- and technology- based strategies for national economic competitiveness. The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan -- the three nations that are the subjects of this book -- share this policy strategy. Each of these nations is committed to hamessing the innovations that stern from scientific and t...

In the enchanting collection, *The Santa's Great Treasure Chest: 450+ Christmas Novels, Tales, Carols & Legends,* readers are invited to embark on a literary journey through the multifaceted world of Christmas narratives. This anthology offers a kaleidoscope of stories, carols, and legends, skillfully encapsulating a range of emotions and experiences tied to the festive season. The compendium includes tales of joy, wonder, and reflection, with standout pieces that capture the essence of Ch...