A selection of new and previously published poems from a key voice in the new generation of central European post-Communist poets.Aleš Šteger's poetry is multi-layered and technically versatile, ingenious and inventive, adventurous and playful yet serious in intention, and above all, incessantly curious in its investigations which the reader is invited to share – and he loves to ambush the reader with the unexpected.Notable for its moral engagement, his poe...

Drawing on spiritual wisdom across the ages, from ancient times to the modern day, as well as across diverse cultures, Aled has compiled this Book of Blessings to ground and inspire you each day in 2027 - celebrating special events and anniversaries that this year brings.With Aled's friendly stories, anecdotes and unique insight into classical music, he introduces an inspirational figure from TV, radio and music - from Shirley Bassey to Antony Hopkins; from Freddie Mercury...

A vivid and harrowing account of ordinary Russians caught in the deadly WW2 siege, based on interviews, diaries, and memoirs. Includes photographs.Leningrad was under siege for almost three years, and the first winter of that siege was one of the coldest on record. The Russians had been taken by surprise by the Germans' sudden onslaught in June 1941. This book tells the story of that long, bitter siege in the words of those who were there.It describes how o...

This unique cookbook contains a wealth of solutions to problems that SQL programmers face all the time. The recipes inside range from how to perform simple tasks, like importing external data, to ways of handling issues that are more complicated, like set algebra. Authors Ales Spetic and Jonathan Gennick, two authorities with extensive database and SQL programming experience, include a discussion with each recipe to explain the logic and concepts underlying the solution.SQL (Structured Que...

Based on previously sealed war archives and rare witness records of the survivors, Khatyn is a heart wrenching story of the people who fought for their lives under the Nazi occupation during World War II. Through the prism of the retrospect perception as narrated by the novel’s main character Flyora – a boy who matures during the war – author Ales Adamovich beholds genocide and horrific crimes against humanity. The former teen partisan goes back in time and remembers atrocities of 1943. Th...

Fast. Dirty. Impossible to stop.Wicked Bites is a savage collection of 100 quick and filthy erotic stories—built for readers who want the heat without the wait. These are no-nonsense, hard-hitting scenes that get straight to the point and leave a mark.From rough encounters to twisted desires, each bite-sized story is a hit of raw lust you didn’t know you needed. You’ll tell yourself just one more—but you’ll keep going until...

No buildup. No breaks. Just heat that won’t quit.Raw and Ready brings you 100 erotic short stories packed with instant pleasure, dirty fantasies, and unforgettable encounters. Each story hits fast and hard—perfect for when you want it now and you want it hot.Bold. Filthy. Addictive.Short stories, long-lasting heat—just the way you like it.

The purpose of this book is to assist readers to use better practices when developing educationally meaningful and legally sound Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Beginning with the history and purpose of IEPs, this book examines the context and reasons IEPs were first created. The core chapters address better practices in conducting assessments, developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance statements, crafting measurable annual goals, determining sp...

In the heart of the golden savanna, a curious little lion cub named Leo begins a journey that will change the way he sees the world. When the bright day fades into the vast, unfamiliar night, Leo must face his biggest fear—the dark.Through a series of gentle adventures, Leo meets a colourful cast of friends: a giggling meerkat, a wise little owl, glowing fireflies, and even a mighty thunderstorm. Each encounter teaches him something new about courage, kindness, and...

Loving is not a choice for him, it is a devotion that demands everything, even the sacrifice of the woman he cherishes.BREAK ME DEEPER is a dark mafia romance, psychological and intense, where absolute love and pain intertwine at the heart of the Sicilian mafia. In this illustrated dark romance, passion is not negotiated. It is endured.She believes she controls her life. He will claim her destiny. Araya is a woman of law. A brillia...

Despite decades of educational reform, many teachers and students still remain under-resourced and underserved–academically, materially, and spiritually. In this important new book, award-winning educators Ale Babino and Rocío Almanza show how teachers can reclaim their humanity in a system that oscillates between toxic positivity and cynical despair with Latina Pedagagogies of Care, or teaching with cariño.Rooted in Latina/Chicana feminist wisdom, this book introduces seven libera...

The Astral Body and Related Phenomena by Arthur E. Powell, first published in London in 1927 by Theosophical Publishing House under the title The Astral Body and Other Astral Phenomena, is one of the most celebrated works of 20th-century Theosophical literature.Powell, a former British Army officer and scholar of the Theosophical Society, accomplished a valuable work: he systematically collected and organized the teachings scattered throughout the works of Annie Besant and Charles ...