There has been, and continues to be, an explosion of interest in developing new small science centers that is changing the world of museums. This handbook is designed to be a one-stop source for future and current centers, and anyone interested in the important roles these institutions play in their communities. With articles-all written by leaders in field-covering everything from administration, staffing, finance, marketing, exhibit design, and beyond, this comprehensive resource will be...

The twelfth-century Benedictine monk, Brother Cadfael, must travel to the heart of a leper colony to root out the secret behind a savage murder.Edgar Award and CWA Diamond Dagger Award–Winning AuthorSetting out for the Saint Giles leper colony outside Shrewsbury, Brother Cadfael has more pressing matters on his mind than the grand wedding coming to his abbey. But as fate would have it, Cadfael arrives at Saint Giles just as the nuptial part...

Setting out for the Saint Giles leper colony outside Shrewsbury, Brother Cadfael has more pressing matters on his mind than the grand wedding coming to his abbey. Yet as fate would have it, Cadfael arrives at Saint Giles just as the nuptial party passes the colony's gates. He sees the fragile bride, looking like a prisoner between her two stern guardians, and the bridegroom—an arrogant, fleshy aristocrat old enough to be her grandfather—and he quickly discerns that this union may be more d...

“A tour-de-force! The pace is relentless, the plot smart, his new lead character, Nick Ryan, is a hero for the times…Reed is a brilliant storyteller.” — Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling authorWhen you’re in trouble, you call 911.When cops are in trouble, they call Nick Ryan.Every cop in the city knows his name, but no one says it out loud. In fact, they don’t talk about him at all.He does...

The 3nd of 3 volumes includes hundreds of pages and photographs presenting the richness of Okinawan martial traditions, from the original combatives to those influenced by Chinese and mainland Japanese martial art styles. The variety of topics shown in the table of contents indicate the depth and breath in the chapters, along with the authors who are well-known for their meticulous research and practical skills in specific arts. Each volume will prove enjoyable reading and permanent at-han...

Scarface follows Tony Guarino, who rises from low level gangster to top lieutenant to mob boss intent on dominating the illegal liquor trade in Chicago during 1920s Prohibition by any means necessary. Along the way he must avoid assassinations by rivals, crooked cops, corrupt district attorneys, a couple femme fatales, and his own brother who rises to lieutenant in the police department.

"The History of Little Peter, the Ship Boy" likely follows the adventures of its titular character, Peter, as he navigates life at sea. The novel may explore Peter's journey from an ordinary boy to a skilled sailor, encountering various challenges, dangers, and opportunities for personal growth along the way.Set against the backdrop of maritime exploration and adventure, the novel may offer readers an exciting and educational glimpse into life aboard a ship during the 19th century. Themes ...

When you’re in trouble, you call 911.When cops are in trouble, they call Nick Ryan.Every cop in the city knows his name, but no one says it out loud.He doesn’t wear a uniform, but he is the most powerful cop in New York.Nick Ryan can find a criminal who’s vanished. Or make a key witness disappear.He has cars, safe houses, money, and weapons hidden all over the city.Nearly three thousand New Yorkers died on 9/...

"Chinese Philosophy: The Classic Collection" is a comprehensive anthology that explores the rich philosophical traditions of ancient China. This book features key texts such as "The Analects," which contains the teachings of Confucius, and "Tao Te Ching," a foundational text of Taoism. It also includes "Musings of a Chinese Mystic," offering insights from the enigmatic sage Chuang Tzu, as well as "The Sayings of Mencius," presenting the ethical and political philosophy of Mencius. Lastly, ...

“Are you better, mother, to-day?” asked little Peter, as he went up to the bed on which Widow Gray lay, in a small chamber of their humble abode. “I trust so, my boy,” she answered, in a doubtful tone, as she gazed fondly on the ruddy, broad, honest face of her only child, and put aside the mass of light hair which clustered curling over his brow, to imprint on it a loving kiss. “I tried to get up to help Betsy when she came to tidy the house, but did not feel strong enough; and the doctor...

“The best crime fiction I've read in twenty years.” — Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling author"A masterpiece. . . . Don Winslow remains one of my all-time favorite writers." —James Patterson, #1 New York Times bestselling author“[Winslow’s] books sing with the small details that transport you to real places." —Washington PostThe trademark literary style, trenchant wit, and incisi...

In "Peter Trawl; Or, The Adventures of a Whaler," William Henry Giles Kingston crafts an engaging adventure novel imbued with vivid maritime imagery and a strong sense of camaraderie among seamen. Set against the backdrop of the whaling industry during the 19th century, Kingston utilizes a first-person narrative that immerses readers in the protagonist's thrilling escapades. The text serves as both a captivating tale of adventure and a social commentary on the perils and challenges of whal...