You have never met reality directly. You have only ever known the version your mind lets in: filtered, steadied, narrowed to what you can handle and what you cannot afford to ignore.That narrowing is what makes experience possible, and most of the time it runs quietly beneath awareness. But its grip can become impossible to ignore: the deep groove of an addiction that a person understands completely and still cannot climb out of, or a moment in an altered state when the boundary be...

Cole Matheson didn't think the road to being a successful painter would be paved in gold, but he hoped there'd be fewer potholes.Insidious self-doubt that whispers that he's no good, talentless, and hopeless has him on the brink of despair. Maybe it would be better to just give up. A midnight visitation by a beautiful creature of darkness changes everything…Ambrosius Edward Meade-Finch surrendered to darkness centuries ago after knowing only pain and suffer...

At Santa Cruz Central High School, they called them the misfits, the outcasts, the weirdos. But most of us knew them as the Lost Boys....Holden Parish survived his parents' horrific attempts to make him the perfect son. After a year's stint in a Swiss sanitarium to recover, he has vowed to never let anything, nor anyone, trap him again. Brilliant but broken, he seeks refuge behind alcohol, meaningless sex, and uses his wicked sense of humor to keep people away. He ...

The 7th Edition of Special Education Law, written by Laura Rothstein and Scott F. Johnson, provides a comprehensive and current overview of the major federal law, and judicial interpretations of those laws, that apply to special education students. School administrators and attorneys attend to special education issues on a regular basis, and local superintendents, principals, special education professionals, psychologists, and regional and state administrators must also be...

Shy, introverted Lucy Dennings lives a quiet little life in New York City, working for a nonprofit and keeping to herself.Every afternoon, she goes home to her empty apartment and Edgar, her houseplant, and every night, she loses herself in the pages of her beloved romance novels. Her lonely heart seeks solace in tales of passionate, enduring, all-consuming love, but more and more, Lucy feels she's not just reading for pleasure but searching for a lost piece of her...

Are you ready to ace your UK Driving Theory Test and hit the road with confidence? Whether you're a first-time driver or looking to refresh your knowledge, this comprehensive guide is designed to make your theory test preparation simple, effective, and stress-free.The UK Driving Theory Test can feel like a big hurdle, but with the right tools and strategies, passing it can be easier than you think. This book provides a clear, step-by-step approach to mastering every aspect of the t...

Out of Left Field: American slang meaning odd, unexpected, or strangeAuthor and columnist Scott Johnson presents a wholesomely hilarious collection of essays out of left field. Read reflections on life through the lens of a middle-aged, Midwestern Dad who talks about sports too much.Johnson has been sharing his observational humor, dry wit, and occasionally uplifting commentary with readers via his "Out of Left Field" column in Vital by PO...

This book examines the criminal justice decisions of the Rehnquist Court era through analyses of individual justices' contributions to the development of law and policy. The Rehnquist Court era (1986-2005) produced a period of opportunity for the U.S. Supreme Court's judicial conservatives to reshape constitutional law concerning rights in the criminal justice process. It was an era in which the Court produced many hotly-debated decisions concerning such issues as capital punishment, searc...

Repeating Revolutions examines how activists, intellectuals, social scientists, and historians looked to France’s Revolutionary past to negotiate Algeria’s struggle for decolonization from the 1930s to the 1960s.The French Empire justified their claims over Algeria in part through messages of universal progress marked by the political visions tied to the French Revolution. Supporters of Algerian independence confronted those historical claims by identifying the Algerian ca...

Don’t Miss the Apple TV+ Docuseries Streaming Now!“This book is as engrossing as anything by Agatha Christie, as unsettling as a novel by Stephen King, and reported with a vigorous empathy that leaves Truman Capote in the dust. Scott Johnson’s courage, his relentless quest for the truth behind a set of brilliantly obscured cruelties, and his examination of the very fabric of psychopathy ultimately lead him to question how the appalling lies spat out by the Con Queen relate to the d...

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live in one of the world's most influential nations? The UK is not just a place—it's a rich tapestry of history, culture, and traditions that shape every aspect of life, from governance to daily customs. Whether you're new to the country or looking to deepen your understanding, this comprehensive guide offers an insightful exploration of what it takes to navigate life in the United Kingdom.Dive into a world where ancient traditions coex...

Drawing on expertise from around the world, this volume identifies our current state of knowledge about the behavior and physiology of root herbivores. In particular, this work describes prevailing concepts and theories based on historical and current literature and identifies what new technologies and approaches are available to researchers in the field. Chapters address how root herbivore behavior and physiology is affected by the biotic and abiotic soil environment, cover case studies o...