Do cephalopods change color when under distress? Is the reptilian heart analogous to a diaphragm positive displacement pump? Are digital twins the answer for animal experimentation? This book explores the new field of veterinary engineering science and discusses how to better measure vital signs in exotic and companion animals. A vast opportunity exists for developing novel technologies that target reductions to the number of invasive procedures patients are subjected to. We examine improv...

There have always been bullies in the world. Most of them were made, not born. This story follows the life path of Tray from the age of 5 through a 10-year prison sentence, to becoming truly rehabilitated and a valued member of society. Due to overcrowded conditions and lack of money in our prison systems, rehabilitation is rarely attained. Many inmates return to the prison system after they get out because they haven't healed spiritually or emotionally. However, there are a small number o...

A beautifully illustrated step-by-step guide to twisting, weaving and wrapping wire jewellery.In Twisted, wire artist Nadja Shields encourages you to twist, wrap and weave your way to a treasure trove of stunning jewellery. Featuring 15 step-by-step projects, you can use copper, steel, silver or even gold wire and embellish your pieces with sparkling gems or beads.Before embarking on your first project, discover the techniques used for various weav...

Hopi Blue Corn is a message from Mother Earth sent directly into the hearts of her children (humanity). This book was bithed after Nadja heard a radio program about how most of our corn is now GMO. Following this she had a vivid dream in which she received a transmission from an indigenous shaman. As a result of these two experiences the book quickly downloaded through Nadja's pen. The story engages readers and entertains them while they absorb essential information about what is happening...

Multilingual Communications Surveillance In Criminal Law highlights the vital yet overlooked roles of Intercept Interpreters and Translators (IITs) in criminal justice operations. Nadja Capus, Cornelia Griebel and Ivana Havelka conduct an interdisciplinary investigation, exploring IITs navigation of complex legal, linguistic and translational challenges. They advocate for improved practices to ensure quality, fairness and integrity in investigations within criminal proceedings whe...

Mila, Felix and Julian are spending the summer with their grandmother and Mila's friend Emilia. Since their plans have been thwarted by bad weather, they decide to go rummaging in the attic, where Mila finds an old, dusty game board with old cards that have nothing written on them. But when they start the first round, writing suddenly appears on the back of the cards... When the children open their eyes again, their familiar surroundings have vanished and they find themselves in the Middle...

Nadja spent many years as a seeker of Truth. This search led her on a journey discovering many paths. It wasn't until she started a consistent meditation practice that she was able to actually experience her heart opening into Joy and Ecstasy. It was from this viewpoint that these poems flowed daily from her pen. They were messages coming through for her and to share with the world. This poetry collection is transcendental, lyrical, and nourishes the Soul. It is reminiscent of mystical poe...

Visionary Tales for the New Earth could easily become the Grim's Fairy Tales of the 21st Century. The stories are written from a unified field perspective and contain no fear. Embedded in them are virtue, sustainability, global and multidimentional vision. This collection will instill adventure, confidence, creativity, love of nature, and spiritual teachings about humanity's true nobility and purpose deep in the hearts and minds of children. Since this book is written on multiple levels it...

This collection of poems sparkles with Life, remarkable observations, and insights. It is profound yet simple. Come into these pages and renew, heal, be nourished, entertained, and delighted. Step into the author's psyche as she looks out onto the world or into her interior world. This book will refresh your Spirit one poem at a time. It will make you laugh, cry, sigh, and motivate you to become all that you were born to be. The poems run the gamut of human emotions from exuberance to deep...

Bodily Matters explores the anti-vaccination movement that emerged in England in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth in response to government-mandated smallpox vaccination. By requiring a painful and sometimes dangerous medical procedure for all infants, the Compulsory Vaccination Act set an important precedent for state regulation of bodies. From its inception in 1853 until its demise in 1907, the compulsory smallpox vaccine was fiercely resisted, largely by members ...

This book provides an overview of fetal psychobiological research, focusing on brain and behavior, genetic and epigenetic factors affecting both short and long-term development, and technological breakthroughs in the field. These focal points intersect throughout the chapters, as in the challenges of evaluating the fetal central nervous system, the myriad impacts of maternal stressors and resiliencies, and the salience of animal studies. It also discusses specific monitoring and assessment...

"A beautiful collection of poetic works of wisdom to inspire and reflect upon." --- Magenta Pixie. The River of Living Light was "downloaded" very quickly while Nadja was on a solo retreat on Mt. Shasta. The catchy verse of this book quickly transports you into the fast moving River of LIfe where you will not drown but learn how to swim like the true champion that you are. The book presents a blueprint to help you get your life on track so you can develop to your full potential. Embedded i...