In recent years, the financial system has been upended. People are no longerconfident in the financial markets or in their ability to accumulate and save money.Bills pile up as incomes plummet, all while people seek a financial lifeline.Enter Bitcoin.Recently created as an alternative currency to be used internationally,Bitcoin has since taken the world by storm. Millions of savvy consumers andinvestors have amassed fortunes, but their prosperity h...

After 30 years at the same job, Daniel retired and returned to his home in the Philippines. Dan was glad that he was finally home. One day, as he was lying in the sand reading a book, he was hit indirectly by a mysterious bolt of lightning.It wasn't long after that, that Dan had realized that he had a strange power as a result of the lightning strike. He knew that he had to make good use of this new power. Dan had a trusted tailor he knew who made him a special outfit complete with ...

In a jungle where sloths love to take it slow, Pogo stands out as the on who just can't stop moving! While everyone else hangs around for lazy afternoon naps, this energetic sloth zooms through the trees, splashes through puddles, and turns the peaceful jungle into his personal racetrack. But when Pogo meets someone who moves at a very different pace, he discovers that sometimes the greatest adventures happen when you slow down. Join Pogo on his heartwarming journey as he learns that tru f...

Queen Beatrice wears a golden crown, but she feels uncertain about her role in the bee hive. While her fellow bees buzz happily, completing their tasks, Beatrice wonders what exactly a queen is meant to do! Determined to find her place, she attempts every job; from gathering pollen among the wildflowers to standing guard at the hive entrance. Despite her enthusiasm, nothing seems quite right.When a wise butterfly shares an unexpected insight, Beatrice discovers that true leadership...

This volume in the celebrated Critical Introductions to Geography series introduces readers to the vibrant discipline of economic geography. The authors provide an original definition of the discipline, and they make a strong case for its vital importance in understanding the dynamic interconnections, movements, and emerging trends shaping our globalized world.Economic Geography addresses the key theories and methods that form the basis of the discipline, and desc...

The Peak District has always been a formidable barrier to transport links across it, particularly railways. The first crude horse-drawn tramways fed canals on its eastern and western flanks, but in 1830 – only five years after the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened – a standard gauge line climbed over the top of the Peak District and down the other side on fearsome inclines to connect canals at Cromford and Whaley Bridge. Sheffield and Manchester were connected in 1845 by the first line ...

Most wedding photography books teach you how to make images look good.THIS BOOK TEACHES YOU HOW TO MAKE IMAGES FEEL TRUE.Not Just Poses is not about camera settings, lighting diagrams, or trendy poses. It is about the quiet, fleeting moments that define a wedding day—the breath before the vows, the trembling hands, the unguarded glances that disappear the moment they are noticed.Written for photographers who...

Shrubs and vines are some of the most diverse and widespread plants in the Great Lakes Region. Michigan Shrubs and Vines is the must-have book for anyone who wishes to identify and learn about these fascinating plants. Presented in the same attractive, easy-to-use format as the classic Michigan Trees, the book gives detailed descriptions of 132 species, providing concise information on key characters, habitat, distribution, and growth pattern. Precise line drawings accomp...

Discover the profound impact of family relationships on a child′s development in this insightful and comprehensive textbook. This engaging resource delves into the intricate dynamics of early family interactions, with features such as:Chapter objectivesReflective questionsCase studiesChapter summariesAnnotated further readingExplore key topics like adoption and fostering, abusive family relationships, and hospitalization ...

Four stories featuring the investigators of infernal incidents, with an extra hour of behind the scenes interviews.The Bloodless Soldier, by Justin RichardsA group of soldiers return from overseas service – but they have brought a terrible evil back with them. As death strikes on the streets of London, Sergeant Quick calls upon the help of Professor Litefoot, while an old enemy lurks in the shadows. Jago and Litefoot are on the trail of the Bloodless Soldier – and tragedy wi...

Packed full of 100 creative and engaging activities for young children with special educational needs, this book enables you to have fun and enjoy developing your child's skill-based learning with them.From building biscuit construction sites and rainbow ice towers to playing dentists, nail salons and post office workers, the variety and creativity featured on every page of this book means you'll never have a dull day with your child again! With activities for rainy days, in the ga...

Changes in the focus of neurological practice worldwide have led to the need for new standard texts that reflect the current state of this expanding area of clinical expertise. The second edition of the Handbook of Neurological Rehabilitation is a major reference source that fulfils this need, providing an invaluable resource for all professions that work with patients suffering from neurological disorders. It brings restorative neurology to the bedside and shows how a reiterative...