The Enduring Work of Biography seeks to revitalize appreciation of Boswell’s great biography for a new generation of scholars, students, and general readers. Engaging accessibly and informatively with biographical, historical, critical, and textual matters and drawing on the Yale Edition of the Private Papers of James Boswell, Enduring Work discusses Boswell’s collaboration with others (both alive and dead) in researching, writing, revising, proofing, publishing, and prom...

The fifth edition of this comprehensive and well-established book in cartography has been thoroughly updated and extensively restructured to incorporate new developments in recent years. It reflects advancements in technology, societal changes, and evolving methodologies in the field of cartography. With the inclusion of entirely new chapters, restructured content, and expanded discussions, the book provides a modern perspective on cartographic practices. It emphasizes the integration of A...

Ever since their mother vanished, the silence inside their house has been deafening for twins Leo and Addie. It's not just the empty space where she used to be. It's the terrifying reality that her face is getting harder to picture with each passing day. Watching their dad carry a crushing, invisible weight every morning only makes things worse for the siblings. He looks like he's constantly on the edge of breaking down, keeping the entire home walking on eggshells. Instead of bringing Leo...

A boy. A genie. One chance to change his life.Life hasn't been kind to Colin Carlson, but he's much too busy focusing on work and saving up for college to care. At least that's what he tells himself. In a couple more years, he'll be able to escape his boring small town and dysfunctional family. However, plans changed when a strange man appears one day and has Colin retrieve a magical lamp. One that the stranger, Amir, claims to have a genie inside.Of course...

Stunning art paired with original haiku capture the charms and challenges of life with cats.Inspired by antique Japanese prints, these vibrant haiku collages showcase the essence and elegance of those fascinatning felines among us. Packaged as a charming hardcover book, artist C.B. Fraser presents collaged cats in all their moods, accompanied by original art and haiku poems highlighting the vital life lessons that we can learn from our furry friends.

The energy and utilities sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by decentralizedfinance (DeFi) and blockchain technologies. As sustainability becomes a global priority, theseinnovations offer new pathways to enhance transparency, efficiency, and resilience acrossenergy systems.This volume examines how DeFi enables the tokenization of renewable energy assets,supporting peer-to-peer trading and unlocking new financial models. It explores the use...

CALEBBeing a meteorologist at Oklahoma Weather Center is stressful when tracking storm cells and possible tornadoes. That is until we need to set a probe out there to track wind speeds of a storm that may bring an outbreak of strong tornadoes. I just couldn't believe I would have to set it up with my worst enemy and step sibling. My stepbrother, Jaxson. Ever since he's been jealous of me for loving the weather, he went out of his way to storm chase tornadoes for fu...

Control is the only thing Eliza Hayes trusts.At thirty, she has built a life in Manhattan far removed from Willow Creek, Georgia-the place she left behind without looking back. She works corporate acquisitions, keeps her distance from anything personal, and avoids the past she never fully dealt with. But when her grandmother passes away, Eliza must return to Willow Creek, Georgia, to dismantle the last anchor tying her to her childhood: the home where her grandmoth...

A timeless story about the joy and wonder of Christmas, centered around the sentiment of family togetherness and the gift of Jesus. Follow a family as they enjoy the festivities of their day, experiencing a heartwarming, faith-filled Christmas to remember.Capture the wonder of an old-fashioned Christmas and rediscover the true reason we celebrate. Filled with cozy traditions, joyful family moments, and gentle nods to beloved Christmas stories, songs, and customs, this charming tale...

Streamlined ID presents a focused and generalizable approach to instructional design and development – one that addresses the needs of ID novices as well as practitioners in a variety of career environments. Highlighting essentials and big ideas, this guide advocates a streamlined approach to instructional design: producing instruction that is sustainable, optimized, appropriately redundant, right sized, and targeted at continuous improvement.The book’s enhanced version of...