Kira thought she was leaving her demons behind when she left for college. She quickly discovers demons are everywhere, and can be good or evil. Not only are they real, but they\'re protecting her; that is, except for the ones who want her dead. Kira\'s parents want to reveal things about who she is, but a strange phenomenon prevents them from explaining. Before they can try again, her mother and

Big data is a field of research that is growing rapidly, and as the Covid-19 crisis has shown, health care is an area that could benefit greatly from its increased use and application. Big data, as derived partly from the internet of things and analysed according to specific algorithms, has a large and beneficial role to play in preventative medicine, in monitoring the health of specific groups, and

A dark satire about an amusement park more deranged than anything Disney could imagine: a playland for gay men called Faggotland.Castle Faggot is Derek McCormack\'s darkest and most delicious book yet, a satire of sugary cereals and Saturday morning cartoons set in an amusement park more deranged than anything Disney dreamed up. At the heart of the park is Faggotland, a playland for gay men, and Castle

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This book is a comprehensive guide on how to teach sustainable consumption in higher education. Teaching and Learning Sustainable Consumption: A Guidebook systematizes the themes, objectives, and theories that characterize sustainable consumption as an educational field.The first part of the book discusses approaches to teaching and learning sustainable consumption in higher education, including reflections

On the centenary of Pierre Cardin\'s birth, this volume looks back at the designer\'s early career to discover the inspirations behind his later iconic work. Pierre Cardin\'s designs were worn by an international elite of beautiful women, from Jackie Kennedy to Lauren Bacall and Jeanne Moreau. A close friend of Andr Courrges and Paco Rabanne, Cardin revolutionized modern fashion in the mid-1960s, creating

From the bestselling illustrator of the Growing Hearts series comes a new heartwarming board book about all the wonderful things we see children doWith simple text and bestselling illustrator Christine Roussey\'s signature whimsical art, a child will hear of all the things their caregivers see them do and love them for with all their heart. Whether it be waking up with a smile, exploring the world

\"The Sacred Balance has a beautiful spirit.\"--E.O. WilsonWith a new foreword from Robin Wall Kimmerer, New York Times-bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass--and an afterword from Bill McKibben--this special 25th anniversary edition of a beloved bestseller invites readers to see ourselves as part of nature, not separate.The world is changing at a relentless pace. How can we slow down and act from

When an eccentric elderly widow claims she is being stalked, Detective Jack Warr is the only person willing to dig into the truth behind her wild

Many parents delight in their child\'s imaginary companion as evidence of a lively imagination and creative mind. At the same time, parents sometimes wonder if the imaginary companion might be a sign that something is wrong. Does having a pretend friend mean that the child is in emotional distress? That he or she has difficulty communicating with other children? In this fascinating book, Marjorie Taylor

Praise for the first edition: More than a picture book ... Hoyt\'s elegant writing provides both the historical background for deep-sea exploration and an ecological perspective on life in the ocean\'s depths. --American Scientist A magnificent bestiary ... and a reminder of how little we actually know about the seas surrounding us. --Popular Science Winner, Outstanding Nonfiction Book of the Year

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Two legends lock heads: Lucky Luke, the righter of wrongs, and Billy the Kid, the infamous outlaw. Who will

In this shimmering Chinese-inspired fantasy, debut author Joan He introduces a determined and vulnerable young heroine struggling to do right in a world brimming with

The mysterious Order of Tarot has emerged from the shadows with its sights set on ruling the Realms of Power. With the courts of Swords, Cups, Wands, and Pentacles at his command, the Emperor is ready to launch his assault on the Grimm Universe. And the only thing that stands in his way is a wildcard named

A bestselling \'Cornish\' novel, NOTES FROM AN EXHIBITION is a moving, intuitive novel of artistic compulsion, marriage, and the secrets left behind. It was a Richard & Judy bestseller. \'Poised and pitch-perfect throughout\' Mail on Sunday Celebrated artist Rachel Kelly dies alone in her Penzance studio, after decades of struggling with the creative highs and devastating lows that have coloured her

A Newbery Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor Book From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of three Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman\'s struggle to unburden

Submarines are mighty and sneaky military watercraft. But did you know that they can carry an entire crew of people? Or that they can track where other boats are in the water? Learn more in this look at these impressive machines Learn about different military vehicles in the Military Machines series--part of the Lightning Bolt Books(TM) collection. With high-energy designs, appealing photos, and