Why do we adjust our clocks twice a year? And what impact does this seemingly small shift have on our daily lives, health, and well-being? Time Shifts: Understanding Daylight Saving Time dives into the origins, evolution, and complex effects of Daylight Saving Time (DST), unraveling the myths and motivations behind one of society’s most debated practices.From its roots in energy conservation to its role in modern lifestyle and health, Time Shifts explores the seasonal clock changes...

Chasing the Wolf Moon invites readers to explore the magic and mystery of January’s first full moon. Known as the Wolf Moon, this celestial event has captivated humanity for centuries with its luminous glow and cultural symbolism. From the science behind its brilliance to the legends inspired by its presence, this book uncovers the stories, myths, and astronomical facts that make the Wolf Moon so extraordinary.Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or a curious newcomer, this guide of...

A small town friends to lovers suspense romance from USA Today bestselling author Dakota Davies.I’m not in the habit of kissing strangers, especially sexy ones. But when my jealous ex comes looking for me, fake-flirting with a handsome city slicker seems like the perfect solution. If only the stranger’s kiss didn’t leave me panting, and if only I hadn’t agreed to be a tour guide for him and his best friend.I don’t have time to coddle two clueless billionair...

An opposites attract military romance performed by Tyler Darby and Allyson Voller!I definitely shouldn’t be thinking dirty thoughts about Darcy Reyes, and I definitely shouldn’t have kissed her. But Darcy’s no longer that pesky schoolgirl with a crush on me. She’s grown into a gorgeous young woman with luscious curves and perfect lips I could kiss for days.When she begs me to be her first, saying yes is a terrible idea. I’m definitely not that guy. I’m too rough for a sweet...

This book features four peer-reviewed reviews on land use change and management.The first chapter discusses the role of agricultural expansion, land cover and use change in contributing to climate change. It reviews the impacts of land-use change on climate, specifically focusing on carbon emission, surface energy fluxes and the emission of reactive gases from vegetation. The chapter also assesses how to estimate the impacts of land-use change on climate.The second chapter ...

Created by programmers from the mid-90s onwards and launched by technology disruptors in 2008 on the back of the biggest corporate failings in trust and honesty the modern world has seen, Blockchain collects facts as diverse as Wikipedia and churns them out as randomly as Alexa in a playschool. Heralded as the next big thing, blockchain has the potential to radically change the way lawyers work, and even threaten their very existence. So, what is it, and how does it work? This book, featur...

*INTERCONNECTED STANDALONE*While Aodhan and Sierra’s story has come to an end (or a new beginning), Aislan’s story will continue in Resilient, a stand-alone novel.Aislan made a deal, his life in exchange for his brothers. At the time, it had seemed like a good idea, but now it has sunk in that he has to spend the rest of his 400-some years with none other than Typhon, Sidhe’s one and only snake shifter. To make matters worse, Sceach Gheal, Typhon’s home, doesn’t contain muc...

**The plague of frogs has ended, but earth will never be the same.The fractured B.P.R.D. struggles to battle dangerous monsters and humans alike, from a trailer-park cult to a Russian town ravaged by a zombie-like virus. Liz Sherman hides from a world that she helped push toward Armageddon, and Abe Sapien is shot down by a girl who’s seen the world to come.**Follow the struggles of the best—and maybe last—paranormal investigators the world has to offer, with stories by Mike...

A short pamphlet from WWI, first describing basic nutrition, then discussing what foods may be substituted during food shortages without loss of nutrition. "The last few months have more and more impressed upon Americans the need of preparedness in every department of life. Perhaps some of the alarm created is unnecessary; but with regard to the production, conservation, and prudent use of food, our concern should be timely. In presenting the bulletin upon "Food Preparedness" the Universit...

Klarissa Dreams Redux is an anthology of stories and poetry by a myriad of authors, set against the paintings of Klarissa Kocsis and produced by her daughter, author, Shebat Legion.Klarissa Kocsis has contributed to the Toronto, Ontario, Canada art scene for over twenty years, regularly exhibiting within the city where she has won numerous juried competitions. She is a painter who specializes in egg tempera, and has earned a reputation for portraiture and nudes.Shebat Legio...

This is probably the only Candy Crush Advanced Player Guide you'll find Within it you'll find tips, advice & strategies on the higher levels of this fantastic game developed by King.com. e.g. how to get past the lethal time bomb maker in level 275 & how to make it through the notorious level 342 that contains meringues with hidden jellies. To give you an idea of what you'll be getting in this advanced level guide, here is a condensed list of some of...

God of the Whirlwind demonstrates the power of storytelling traditions to carry memories and shape ways of living by assembling stories from members of the Black Waco community--stories that have been passed on and that have sustained life in Central Texas. In a region deeply shaped by racial injustice and the horrors of lynching, one such story tells of a destructive tornado as the justice of God. This story of the God of the whirlwind has served to communicate the belief that ju...