A collection of 12 grotesqueries inspired by the natural and psychological landscapes of New England and by the ghosts that walk the places in-between.The long-awaited new collection of short stories from Daniel Mills, whose literary antecedents include Poe, Hawthorne, Vernon Lee, and John Darnielle. A visionary and poetic stylist. Contains the long out-of-print novella "The Account of David Stonehouse, Exile," and two new stories written expressly for this collection."Dan...

One warm summer night, a group of monks were casually interacting while walking toward their place of worship. About half way on their journey, they came upon a gentleman, frantically and carefully searching the grounds under a street light, in an effort to recover something seemingly of significant importance. Caught up in their engaging conversation, the monks briefly glanced at him, but merrily continued along their way. Sometime later after their worship which lasted for about three ho...

Every year millions of puppies enter homes, carrying their new family's expectation of a wonderful relationship. Sadly, many are re-homed or lose their lives as the result of behaviours which their owners find difficult to live with. Helping a puppy to grow into a resilient dog, capable of coping with the challenges of daily living, whilst retaining a good quality of life and exhibiting behaviours acceptable within society, is not an easy task. This book aims to simplify puppy education by...

Ever wondered why your cat won't sit on your lap? Why she would suddenly watch the football on television, how she sees the world and what she thinks of you and your family? Prepare to enter the mind of your cat and revolutionise the way you see the world and your enigmatic pet.Bestselling cat author Celia Haddon and veterinary expert Dr Daniel Mills take you into the mind of your feline and, drawing on the latest scientific research, describe how your cat experiences the world. Th...

Dogs have shared our lives for thousands of years - to the benefit of both species. However, it's only relatively recently that dogs, in many societies, have lived primarily as companions within the heart of the home.This close relationship, together with society's expectations of dogs, can pose problems. All relationships have challenges, and where individuals of different species live closely together, these can be magnified, and misunderstandings occur. These can lead to fracture...

Dieser praxisnahe Ratgeber gibt dem Leser alle Informationen an die Hand, um einen partnerschaftlichen Alltag mit seinem Hund aufzubauen und aufrecht zu erhalten. Dabei werden die unterschiedlichen Weltanschauungen und Erwartungen von Menschen und Hunden, die des Öfteren zu Konflikten führen, niemals außer Acht gelassen und gut umsetzbare Kompromisse beschrieben, die das Wohlbefinden beider Seiten garantieren. Viele hilfreiche Bilder über Hundeverhalten und Körpersprache sowie Arbeitsblätt...

Ever wondered why your cat won't sit on your lap? Why she would suddenly watch the football on television, how she sees the world and what she thinks of you and your family? Prepare to enter the mind of your cat and revolutionise the way you see the world and your enigmatic pet.Bestselling cat author Celia Haddon and veterinary expert Dr Daniel Mills take you into the mind of your feline and, drawing on the latest scientific research, describe how your cat experiences the world. Th...

Analisando as condições da educação a distância (EaD), Daniel Mill traz alguns achados de grande relevância para todos os envolvidos nessa modalidade em expansão no país. Diferentemente do que ocorre na educação tradicional, a docência virtual está submetida a condições mais precárias, fragmentadas, alienadas e intensificadas. No entanto, a recente alteração do artigo 6º da Consolidação das Leis do Trabalho (CLT) inclui o teletrabalho como equivalente ao trabalho tradicional (presencial). ...

John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) wrote his most controversial work, On Liberty in 1859, the year in which Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species was also published. On Liberty contains a rational justification of the freedom of the individual in opposition to the claims of the state to impose unlimited control, and has become a classic of libertarian philosophy. Warning against the tyranny of the majority, this treatise argues that in the past the danger had been that monarchs held power at...

A powerful blueprint for getting you unstuck by moving you towards a clear and confident state of mindDo your emotions get the better of you when faced with a difficult situation?Do you have a hard time taking action when it matters most?Would you like to dramatically change your life, your career or your business?Do you wish to become a source of inspiration to the people around you?Through his powerful and effect...

Are you interested in learning about some of the most influential women in music?Perhaps you are an aspiring female musician searching for motivation from some of the best female musicians that have made it big?Or, maybe you are a musical historian trying to find a book that goes into extensive and insightful details on the leading women in the music industry since the 1970s?These stories on female musical legends will empower and motivate you if yo...

Are you frustrated by your child’s odd behavior? Does it often leave you feeling defeated, crushed, and questioning your parental skills? As a loving parent would you like to use natural, enjoyable, and effective resources that will assist your child with special needs? The truth is, you’re not alone. The best news is that you’ve found the perfect book that will transform your relationship with your child!Thirty-four percent of parents raising children with special...