NORDSEEZAUBER UND HEIßE KÜSSE von RUBY STEPHENSBrandung, Strand und Möwenschreie: Auf der Nordseeinsel Baltrum jobbt Nanni den Sommer über als Yogalehrerin für gestresste Touristen – und verliert ihr Herz an den attraktiven Jan von Treskow. Dabei ist er ein Karrieretyp, der so gar nicht in ihr achtsames Leben passt!WIEDERSEHEN UNTER AUSTRALIENS SONNE von BARBARA HANNAYErstaunt sieht Milla, wer ihre Bäckerei in Bellaroo Creek betritt: ...

Elixir will change the way you think about programming. Use your Ruby experience to quickly get up to speed so you can see what all of the buzz is about. Go from zero to production applications that are reliable, fast, and scalable. Learn Elixir syntax and pattern matching to conquer the basics. Then move onto Elixir's unique process model that offers a world-class way to go parallel without fear. Finally, use the most common libraries like Ecto, Phoenix, and Oban to build a real-world SMS...

The Federated Interplanetary Government has secretly sent Jacinta Watts and work colleague, good friend and captain of their spaceship Colin Pratt to a "Goldilocks" planet, Kb-104, which orbits a G-class star in the constellation of Pegasus. The planet has an anomaly their employers want investigated. They also want to know if there is an intelligent species on it.Jacinta is highly qualified and experienced and is the right person to determine the nature of a planet but her first im...

A young woman barters her soul for the heart of a charismatic gangster in wartime New York.She’s been warned about this silver-tongued murderer in a Savile Row suit. But when his enemies target both of them, she’s all in—a soldier in a secret war, alive and awake in a world of sleepwalkers.Violence is contagious. If she gets in any deeper, she’ll never get out.RUBY HIGHLAND is a novel of romantic suspense set during World War Two, as the Jewish underworld battles Ax...

The nation's favourite annual guide to the short story, now in its ninth year.Best British Short Stories invites you to judge a book by its cover – or more accurately, by its title. This new series aims to reprint the best short stories published in the previous calendar year by British writers, whether based in the UK or elsewhere. The editor's brief is wide ranging, covering anthologies, collections, magazines, newspapers and web sites, looking for the b...

A Companion to African Rhetoric, edited by Segun Ige, Gilbert Motsaathebe, and Omedi Ochieng, presents the reader with different perspectives on African rhetoric mostly from Anglophone sub-Saharan Africa and the Diaspora. The African, Afro-Caribbean, and African American rhetorician contributors conceptualize African rhetoric, examine African political rhetoric, analyze African rhetoric in literature, and address the connection between rhetoric and religion in Africa. They argue for a holi...

The Federated Interplanetary Government has secretly sent Jacinta Watts and work colleague, good friend and captain of their spaceship Colin Pratt to a "Goldilocks" planet, Kb-104, which orbits a G-class star in the constellation of Pegasus. The planet has an anomaly their employers want investigated. They also want to know if there is an intelligent species on it.Jacinta is highly qualified and experienced and is the right person to determine the nature of a planet but her first i...

Unlock transformational healing with Polyvagal-informed intervention.Post-traumatic growth is more than just recovery—it’s about thriving after trauma. By integrating Polyvagal Theory into therapeutic practice, clinicians can empower clients to not only heal but to transform, cultivating resilience and unlocking their true potential.In this groundbreaking guide, trauma expert Ruby Jo Walker introduces cutting-edge, somatic interventions designed to reshape ...

Bloomsbury presents Race for the Ruby Turtle, written and read by Stephen BracmucciA heartfelt middle grade eco-adventure story full of friendship and self-discovery, perfect for fans of Dan Gemeinhart and Gary D. Schmidt.Summer is winding down and Jake Rizzi is headed to his great-aunt’s cabin in the wet, mossy Oregon backwoods. His parents are going on a "couples retreat" and Jake can't help but wonder if it's him and his ADHD that they need a br...

**A LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD FINALIST"The feelings in this one are dialed up so high you almost can’t look at them directly: It would be like staring into the sun... Like Rosie Danan or Kate Clayborn, Barrett has a way of making palpable the full journey of a relationship" –New York Times“Simply put, The Romance Recipe is a treat.” –USA TODAY**Amy Chambers: restaurant owner, micromanager, control freak.Amy will do any...

A heartfelt middle grade eco-adventure story full of friendship and self-discovery, perfect for fans of Dan Gemeinhart and Gary D. Schmidt.Summer is winding down and Jake Rizzi is headed to his great-aunt's cabin in the wet, mossy Oregon backwoods. His parents are going on a "couples retreat" and Jake can't help but wonder if it's him and his ADHD that they need a break from. His great-aunt's off-the-grid lifestyle seems strange, but her stories about a turtle with...

Support clients' growth and expansion with cutting-edge, polyvagal-informed interventions.Post-traumatic growth refers to the personal transformation which sometimes occurs after trauma. With an understanding of Polyvagal Theory, a well-informed mental health clinician can support their clients in developing resilience and experiencing the possibility of post-traumatic growth.This cutting-edge guide presents practical somatic interventions to support client...