Some boys make trouble. These boys ARE trouble. Bryce Matthews doesn't do the whole nice boyfriend thing. Chocolates and flowers-girls can forget all that. And he certainly doesn't care about the gossip and rumors that follow him at school and around town. If anything, the talk amuses him. Bryce isn't lacking in confidence. He knows himself and he knows his limits. One of those hard limits is Madison Issac. Bryce can never have her, and he's perfectly fine with that. Sometimes the fantasy is better than the reality anyway. Madison Issac thought ...

A friendly hamster called Hamilton sells her teahouse in Ungerborg a bustling city in the land of Unger, and buys a country cottage in the neighboring land of Zanimos.   However her journey is fraught with danger as she is pursued by evil creatures, and has to travel through dark and frightening woods, and along a magical mountain pass.  Her guide and only companion on this journey, is a surly badger called Brodney  who is a native of Zanimos.  Later in the depth of night a large wolf like animal also makes his way to Zanimos.  He ...

Progressive, permanent structural damage occurs in plain concrete when subjected to time fluctuating stresses and strains. This fatigue process has been under investigation since about the early twentieth century. Investigations of repeated loads, static loads, fracture mechanics, effect of time rate of applied stress, range of applied load, effect of rest period, mechanisms of fatigue failure and damage model etc are discussed briefly in this book. Cycle counting algorithm as well as S-N curve approach is used to estimate the fatigue life. A study ...

1970 ushered out a decade of events that some thought would tear America apart. An unpopular war in Viet Nam followed her into the new decade like the shadow of a bad omen. Riots in every major city in the North and violent peace rallies in the South divided America along racial lines. The assassination of three men many considered the greatest leaders America had ever produced, a young President, his chosen predecessor and a King of peace raised the question if America's best days were behind her. This is the world John Carter would enter in six months ...

La pulpe dentaire est un tissu conjonctif unique qui héberge un certain nombre de cellules capables de réparer et de régénérer les tissus dentaires. Cela est possible grâce à la présence de cellules souches indifférenciées résidant au cœur de la pulpe dentaire. Les contraintes induites sur ces cellules souches ainsi que les matériaux de restauration utilisés pour les procédures de traitement dentaire jouent un rôle important dans la modulation physiologique ...

Purgatory holds a precarious position in the afterlife beliefs of most Christians. Often viewed as a doctrine that is held only by Roman Catholics, purgatory has historically been maligned by its detractors as unbiblical, theologically problematic, and a product (and source) of superstition. Moreover, it would appear that belief in purgatory has declined in the faith-lives of Catholics as well, many of whom now seem keen to forget the fears and anxieties that its existence might have raised for them about the afterlife. In response to such criticisms and ...

The Jakirian series is Heroic Fantasy set on the world of Yos, with unique ecology and twin suns, where all metal is magical and control of magic is the basis for power. Hard-edged. Inspiring. The Jakirian features gritty, fast-paced action. The setting includes fantastical magical artefacts such as glowmetals; ceramic weapons and an array of new creatures. The characters travel through both urban and rural landscapes, where a depth of history and a layering of cultures gives texture. The Jakirian's strong themes of Heroic Fantasy would appeal to readers ...

The love story of a witch who saves the world and the vampire who saves him. As the battle rages around him, Laurence stops to witness a witch casting a powerful magical arc. Werewolves race past, running for cover, but Laurence can't tear his gaze from the vulnerable spellcaster. When Remy is injured, he doesn't expect a vampire to come to his rescue. What is he to Laurence if not dinner? But Laurence carries him to safety, ensures he gets treatment, and protects him from a pack of angry werewolves. No one knows how long the magical arc ...

Stress is our body's physical and emotional reaction that frightens, irritate, confuse, endanger, or excite us and place demands on the body. It is increasing due to globalization and economic crisis, which affects all professions, and as well as families and societies, almost all countries of the world. If stress remains untreated, can lead to a variety of stress related illnesses such as hypertension, heart disease, anxiety, depression, memory impairment, panic attacks, digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases and chronic fatigue syndrome. The modern meaning ...

Principles of Translation is a book written by Charles Batteux in 1760. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of translation and provides a detailed analysis of the art of translation. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the principles of translation in general, the second part on the translation of poetry, and the third part on the translation of prose.In the first part of the book, Batteux discusses the importance of language, the role of the translator, and the challenges of translation. He also provides ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States ...

El síndrome metabólico es una constelación de padecimientos como obesidad, diabetes mellitus tipo 2, hipertensión arterial, hipercolesterolemia, entre otros. En México presenta una alta morbilidad y mortalidad, no existe un fármaco específico que comprenda el tratamiento en conjunto de los padecimientos, y los ahora existentes inducen efectos colaterales adversos. La especie vegetal Smilax aristolochiifolia Mill. (Smilacaceae) conocida como Zarzapariilla es utilizada por la medicina tradicional mexicana para ...

Happiness is the goal of human life; yet, many of us (if we be truthful to ourselves) are unhappy a significant part of the time, or we’re simply “numb” to happiness, a form of quiet armistice or acquiescence, drifting between happiness and sadness, back and forth, in a form of Happiness neutral zone – or worse. In sum, we more or less accept our “blah-feelings” as “life”? As we age and the burdens of life, and aging, grow heavier, and our disappointments mount, and we fail to achieve someor much of what we ...

Remember Eternity is a fictional account of an extended family living in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, in present-day setting.  It is a story of sensitive relationships formed through hardship and trials ultimately resolved through spiritual principles and ideals. It is intended to uplift and inspire the reader to acknowledge God in all situations, great and small.

"Korean-American Youth Identity and 9/11: An Examination of Korean-American Ethnic Identity in Post-9/11 America" by Professor Heerak Christian Kim of Asia Evangelical College and Seminary is a very important book in the area of ethnic studies in post-9/11 America. Although many books have been written on 9/11, there has not been adequate examination of its impact for particular ethnic groups. Even scholars of ethnic studies seem to ignore 9/11 as an event that is incidental to self-understanding and group identity of America's ethnic groups. This book ...

Workers in the 21st century workplace are faced with rapid and constant developments that place a heavy demand on them to continually learn beyond what the Human Resources and Training groups can meet. As a consequence, professionals must rely on non-formal learning approaches through the development of a personal learning network to keep up-to-date. This phenomenological study used an explanatory mixed methods approach to examine the lived experiences of how training professionals construct their personal learning networks to support their continuous learning ...

Considerations Sur Les Corps Organises V2 is a French book written by Charles Bonnet in 1762. The title translates to ""Considerations on Organized Bodies"" in English. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and focuses on the study of living organisms, particularly their structure and function. Bonnet was a Swiss naturalist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of botany and entomology. In this book, he explores the concept of vitalism, which suggests that living organisms possess a unique life force that cannot be ...

 At his new job at the memory storage facility Darien Mamon is stunned to discover that he is the intended storage device, and has been all along. Darien thought MemorSingular hired him for his brain. They did. They just don't need what's in it. After discovering details of a century old knowledge retention program, Darien learns an old classmate, Nancy, could be his only chance to escape before his mind is overwritten. Unfortunately, Nancy hates his guts, and if she doesn't change her mind the company will change his.

'Catch Fire' is a financial freedom manual. Starting out with the backdrop of the author’s story; how Doug Nelson survived a horrendous gas explosion that put him in a coma for 6 weeks and rehabilitation for 9 months and how during that time money was never an issue. From there Doug explains the problem; the current economic systems and busts some commonly held financial myths to expose the urgency of taking control of your financial life. That is when he teaches the solutions; The offense and defense strategies in the financial Freedom playbook. ...

Discover The Secret To Become A Positive Thinker Do you struggle with thinking positive thoughts? Do you ever wish life could be easier for you? Need some help understanding why you are the way you are? Read this book and it will help you get on the right track! Positive thinking is essential to long wholesome life. If you feel unmotivated, discouraged, or just plain pessimism, it’s about time that you realize your thinking habit can adversely affect your health and general well-being, prevent you from doing the things you need to do, or ...

""Joseph Smith, The Great American Impostor"" by Thomas Tyson is a critical examination of the history and beliefs of the Mormon religion, founded by Joseph Smith. The book argues that Smith was a fraud and that his claims of divine revelation were false. Tyson presents evidence from Smith's own writings and from historical records to support his argument. The book also explores the origins of the Book of Mormon and the controversies surrounding it. Overall, ""Joseph Smith, The Great American Impostor"" is a scathing critique of the Mormon religion and its ...

This book offers an advanced breakthrough formula to build, implement, and cultivate an authentic, distinctive, and memorable personal brand, which forms the key to enduring personal success. This new personal branding blueprint entails a systematic and integrated journey towards self-awareness, happiness, and enduring marketing success. If you are branded in this holistic way you will automatically attract success and the people and opportunities that are a perfect fit for you. Dr. Hubert Rampersad has introduced an advanced authentic personal branding model ...

As Julius Nyerere once noted, Africa has largely been the continent of peace, though this fact has not been widely publicised. In reality, Africa possesses dynamic potentials for resolving contradictions and violent ruptures that colonial authorities, post-colonial states and global actors have failed to capture and capitalise upon. Drawing on the everyday experience of rural and urban people in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia and Zambia, this book brings into conversation leading Japanese scholars of Southern Africa with their African colleagues. The result ...

Jeff Foster, a survivor of suicidal depression and now a popular spiritual teacher, invites us to discover the “life-saving” inner sanctuary of true meditation. He re-envisions meditation as a vast non-dual field of Presence, accessible to all of us in each and every moment of our lives; an effortless place where we can be our authentic selves - imperfections, doubts, fears, exhaustion and all. Meditation does not involve zoning out, numbing ourselves to the pain of living or trying to become spiritually enlightened. It means diving into “the ...

The Biographical Remains of George Beecher is a book that was published in 1844. It is a collection of biographical writings about George Beecher, who was a pastor of a church in Chillicothe, Ohio, and a former pastor of a church in Rochester, New York. The book includes a variety of writings, including sermons, letters, and other personal writings, that offer insight into Beecher's life and work. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of religion in the United States, as well as for those interested in the life and work of George ...

How are your children learning about intimacy? What are they seeing when they watch you interacting with your spouse? In a ground breaking approach to family dynamics, What Children Learn from Their Parents' Marriage shows how a child's perception of the marriage his or her parents have created is the key to his or her psychological development and ultimate well-being. Talking to both intact families and divorcing couples with children, marriage and family therapist Judith P. Sigel identifies seven essential elements of marriage that determine the emotional ...

Hank Jones isn't your typical alien abductee. There were no tractor beams, probes, or government conspiracies involved-no, Hank met his kidnappers at a bar. They weren't exactly hard to miss-Elvis, a seven-foot tall Elvis clone, and Lawrence, a grounded European gent, were the only UCLA supporters in a bar full of Hoosiers. Still, Hank has nothing better to do. It's spring break, there's a pile of freshman essays on his desk, and his thesis is going nowhere. Worse, his ex is sleeping with his dissertation director. He needs a friend, and these aliens will ...

""Two Quaint Republics: Andorra And San Marino"" is a book written by Virginia Wales Johnson in 1913. The book provides a detailed description of two small European countries, Andorra and San Marino, which are known for their unique political systems and historical significance. The author describes the geography, culture, customs, and traditions of these two countries, and provides an overview of their political systems, which are based on centuries-old traditions and customs. The book also includes a brief history of these two countries, their relations ...

El presente libro es un análisis de la obra teórica de un distinguido filósofo que durante la llamada "crisis de la razón", en pleno siglo XX, aporta nuevas y enriquecedoras contribuciones. El Dr. Arturo Ardao contribuye a dar cuenta de la necesidad de elaborar una nueva ontología y antropología filosófica del devenir humano desde la historicidad y la compleja intertextualidad; se trata de reconocer lo humano a partir de las diferentes circunstancias históricas. Es decir, de hacer de lo humano desde ...