In the quaint English countryside, a tragic tale unfolds in Thomas Hardy's "The Ruined Maid." Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman of humble origins, is seduced and abandoned by the wealthy Alec d'Urberville. As she struggles to rebuild her life, she encounters a series of misfortunes that test her resilience and morality. With its poignant prose and exploration of themes such as class, gender, and the consequences of sin, "The Ruined Maid" is a haunting and unforgettable masterpiece that delve...

"Einstein was not only the ablest man of science of his generation, he was also a wise man, which is something different. If statesmen had listened to him, the course of human events would have been less disastrous than it has been."This verdict, from the Preface by Bertrand Russell, sums up the importance of this first collection of Albert Einstein's writings on war, peace, and the atom bomb. In this volume, thanks to the Estate of Albert Einstein, the complete story is told of how...

The principles of civic art applied to rural conditions including village improvement and the betterment of the open country. Big issues are stirring in the rural districts of America. The farming communities, and the small towns dependent on them, have reached a stage of genuine and confident prosperity. It is no longer a question with them whether they can live through the winter and pay the interest on the mortgage. The main problem is not now how to make more money, but how to live mor...

There comes a day in your life when you must decide whether you want to be right or be at ease.ALBERT ESPINOSA is back with a beautiful story about memories, forgiveness, and love that takes place on April 23, the day of books and roses, between Barcelona and the islands of Ischia and Menorca.

This updated second edition of Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Disorders provides thorough, yet succinct insight into the ever-changing realm of ovarian disorders. It presents a novel multidisciplinary approach to the subject as described by clinicians, surgeons, pathologists, basic scientists and related medical researchers. Topics covered include reproductive technology, early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and management of menopause among others. The breadth of information provided b...

Velvet & White PawsRecommended Age: For ages 5-9 - Grades K-3White Paws & Velvet is a heartwarming rhyming story about a hungry wolf and a clever raven who learn thatsurvival is stronger through sharing. What begins as a clash turns into a beautiful friendship, one that bringstwo very different worlds together.Follow White Paws as he runs like the river to warn his pack, and soar with Velvet as he calls his flock tounite. In a time of hunger,...

Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement (MSE) is both a concept and a management approach, drawing on a combination of theoretical and applied knowledge areas (e.g., impact assessment, business and human rights, and stakeholder theory). MSE has become a key element of corporate sustainability risk-based due diligence as a process that responsible business enterprises are expected to apply to identify and manage harmful impacts on the environment and society.Despite the obvious and growin...

If you have ever wanted to connect with your deceased loved ones in the afterlife, then this is your guide!Love never dies!Your loved ones may be physically gone, but their spirit and soul lives on. They are always around and continue to love you from beyond and they continuously send us signs that they are okay!Are you missing them?In this no-nonsense and no-fluff book, Blair teaches you 3 simple steps to connecting and communicating with your loved ones in...

This book is for you. You who have been living in pain, fenced in by fear, surviving but not really living. You who are exhausted searching for the one thing that will make it all better. You who have tried self-help courses, therapy, medication, changing relationships, reading piles of books, changing living situations, haircuts, eating plans,getting a pet, distractions, exercise, yoga, staying in bed all day, sleeping more, sleeping less, detoxing, smoothies, journaling, talking about it...

There are great awakenings that come from loving and losing. It is in these moments that we really know and understand who we are. In soft, Kiana Azizian uses the repetition of being in love and suffering through heartbreak to heal, forgive, move on, and fall in love again. Self-discovery and reflection are powerfully, yet vividly portrayed in a way that only those who have been loved will understand.

Less Fear, More Life—a Practical GuideThese days there’s so much fear in the air, you can almost taste it—along with all the varieties of anxiety, anger, and addiction that grow out of it. How can you navigate your way through the fear and confusion, and find your way to peace?In Fear Less, acclaimed teacher and award-winning author Dean Sluyter shows how to use simple meditative techniques and subtle tweaks of body, mind, and breath to open your l...

Another in the Edward Bear/Tyler series of extended dialogues, this one dealing with Seven Deadly Fears, the fears that keep us from enjoying life and living in the sunlight of the spirit. As some anonymous troll once said, "Fear is the prison of the heart". So sit down, relax and read how Edward and his mentor, Tyler, deal with the Fear of Intimacy, Fear of the Unknown, Fear of Change, Fear of Rejection/Abandonment, Fear of Conflict/Anger/Confrontation, Fear of Becoming a Burden,...