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Water on the Llano Estacado offers a comprehensive, interdisciplinary investigation into the precarious relationship between human civilization and the vital water resources of the Southern High Plains. Centered on the Llano Estacado—a vast, semiarid plateau spanning parts of Texas and New Mexico—this volume addresses the looming crisis of the Ogallala Aquifer’s depletion.By bridging the gap between the sciences, legal scholarship, and the environmental humanities, editors...

"What if I played football?" I ask. As soon as it's out of my mouth, I feel stupid. Even suggesting it feels like I've overstepped some kind of invisible line we've all agreed not to discuss. We don't talk about how Mara is different from other girls. We don't talk about how Mara is gay but no one says so. But when I do stuff like this, I worry it gets harder for us all to ignore what's right in front of us. I direct my gaze to Quinn. "What do you think?""I think it's frickin' geniu...

The Cambridge History of American Poetry offers a comprehensive exploration of the development of American poetic traditions from their beginnings until the end of the twentieth century. Bringing together the insights of fifty distinguished scholars, this literary history emphasizes the complex roles that poetry has played in American cultural and intellectual life, detailing the variety of ways in which both public and private forms of poetry have met the needs of different communities at...

The door closes behind Flora, leaving her alone with the madam whose first command already hangs in the air between them. She has come seeking a place through service, yet Helene's precise control stirs a hunger that goes far beyond the contract.Each act of obedience pulls Flora closer to the belonging she has always craved, even as it risks exposing the old wounds that make her doubt she deserves it. Helene's guarded authority offers safety in submission, but the intimacy blooming...

Material Ecocriticism and Sylvan Agency in Speculative Fiction: The Forests of the World links the examination of fictional forests and arboreal characters of speculative fiction with the literary approach of material ecocriticism and a conceptualization of a sylvan agency. Aiming to establish and situate the investigation of sylvan agency firmly within the context of material ecocriticism, this book offers a framework for reading fictional forests with an ecocritical, and particularly eco...

"Britta, you are a master at what you do." —P!NK, Grammy-winning singer-songwriterAs expecting parents, you’re bombarded with more information—and opinions—than ever about the “right” approach to pregnancy and childbirth. How do you navigate this ocean of information—not only to find the best practical solutions for you personally, but also to embrace this incredible opportunity for emotional and spiritual transformation that comes from bringing a child into this w...

St. Thomas Church in Leipzig has gained worldwide fame thanks to Johann Sebastian Bach who now lies buried in the choir of his church. This is, however, not the only worthwhile reason to visit the church: besides the church music tradition with the renowned St. Thomas Boys Choir, the church's architectural and art historical heritage merits a trip. The church guide, which is available in German and English, gives an overview of the most important facts about St. Thomas Church, illustrated ...

A fantastically detailed and uniquely organized dressage reference for the rider. Discover the what, the how, and–most importantly–the why of more than 100 dressage movements. Color photographs of riders of various levels and on different breeds of horse show how each movement should look when ridden correctly. Each movement is clearly defined. Explanations include common mistakes and how to avoid them. Readers find out the benefits of each exercise and how it contributes to the "bigger pi...

I built walls around the need for a bond, using my dominance in the bedroom to hide how much I fear being left behind by everyone who ever got close.Moira Quade's rolling limp and quiet strength pull at those walls every time we patrol the river together, her touch on the markers turning duty into something far more dangerous.In the candlelit archives, with the rival's threat gone, her order to knot under the Blood Moon promises the alpha claim we both crave. The heavy scen...

A beautiful and heartfelt picture book to help children celebrate the memories left behind when a loved one dies.Fox has lived a long and happy life in the forest, but now he is tired. He lies down in his favourite clearing, and falls asleep for ever. Before long, Fox's friends begin to gather in the clearing. One by one, they tell stories of the special moments that they shared with Fox. And so, as they share their memories, a tree begins to grow, becoming bigger ...

'Are you waiting for Monsieur Bellivier, madame?'Helena should of course say no. She doesn't know the man talking to her, she doesn't know Monsieur Bellivier, and she certainly isn't waiting for him. But, bored of life, and sparked by a whim, she says yes.Mancebo, a Tunisian shopkeeper, lives a quiet life manning his grocery near the Sacré-Cœur. But one day he is approached by a woman asking whether he will spy on her boyfriend, who lives in the apartment across th...

In the quiet apartment, Vivian's legs tremble as Nell's slow blink precedes the morning's first command. The envelope holding the December thirty-first deadline rests unopened, its contents binding the ritual of control to the legal transfer of an ancestral home. Nell's heavy breasts rise with each measured breath while her palm presses flat against Vivian's sternum, holding the moment before obedience begins.Vivian needs the safety of structure that each order provides, her slende...