From the critically acclaimed author of In My Dreams I Hold A Knife and The Last Housewife comes Midnight is the Darkest Hour, a gothic Southern thriller about a killer haunting a small Louisiana town, where two outcasts--the preacher\'s daughter and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks--hold the key to uncovering the truth.For fans of Verity and A Flicker in the Dark, Midnight is the Darkest

Today, just as he was a century ago, Field-Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is an archetypal \'love him or hate him\' character. An agile mind, a sharp, witty and sometimes wicked tongue, and the author of diaries full of the kind of coruscating remarks that a modern tabloid newspaper editor only dreams of. Wilson enjoyed hobnobbing with politicians as much as with his fellow soldiers, often to the chagrin

In coastal seas, from the tropics to the poles, seaweeds supply the energy required to support diverse coastal marine life and provide habitat for invertebrates and fish. Retaining the highly successful approach and structure of the first edition, this is a synthesis of the role of seaweeds in underpinning the functioning of coastal ecosystems worldwide. It has been fully updated to cover the major

All teachers need to know how children and adolescents learn and develop. Traditionally, this knowledge had been informed by a mix of speculative and scientific theory. However, in the past three decades there has been substantial growth in new scientific knowledge about how we learn. The Science of Learning and Development in Education provides an exciting and comprehensive introduction to this field.

A bold, mesmerizing debut collection exploring womanhood, the body, mental illness, and what it means to move between cultures Renowned for her storytelling and spoken-word artistry, Ama Asantewa Diaka is also an exultant, fierce, and visceral poet whose work leaves a lasting impact.Touching on themes from perceptions of beauty to the betrayals of the body, from what it means to give consent to how

Bring your favorite anime foods to life with 75 recipes--from traditional Japanese favorites to inventive recreations--that are easy to make, fun, and delicious. Food plays an important role in anime, whether it is briefly shown in a slice-of-life scene or the entire plotline of an episode or even a series, and popular anime food creator Nadine Estero (@issagrill) has perfectly captured these favorite

Designed to help movement therapists, physical therapists, and bodyworkers understand gait and its mechanics, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in evolution and movement. It offers a concise model for understanding the complexity of movement while gaining a deeper insight into the physiology and mechanics of the walking

Rising star Kat Fajardo\'s debut middle-grade graphic novel about a girl who would rather do anything other than celebrate her quinceaera!Sue solo quiere pasar el verano leyendo y haciendo cmics en el campamento con sus amigos, pero en lugar de eso se embarca con sus padres y sus dos hermanas en un viaje a Honduras a visitar a la familia, que vive en medio del campo, as que no podr mandar mensajes

Biosocial criminology-and biosocial criminologists-focuses on both the environmental and biological factors that contribute to antisocial behavior. Importantly, these two domains are not separate parts of an equation but pieces of the same puzzle that fit together for a complete picture of the causes of crime/antisocial behavior. Fitting the Facts of Crime applies a biopsychosocial lens to the \"13

Written for food aficionados everywhere, this book provides an entertaining look at the history and development of the key foods we eat every day. Mike Gibney, Professor Emeritus of Food and Health at University College Dublin, traces the story of food from early hunter gatherers through settled agriculture to the migration across Europe, and examines the influence early trading, imperial conquests

First published in 1924, Which School? brings together in one volume a wealth of essential information aimed at guiding parents through the process of choosing the right independent school. This guide is partnered with

A much-needed, evidence-based argument for hope in a world living through planetary crisis. We are at an inflection point: today, more people than ever before recognize that climate change and biodiversity loss are urgent and existential threats. Yet constant reports of climate doom are fueling an epidemic of eco-anxiety, leaving many of us feeling hopeless and powerless--and hampering our ability

From the field\'s leading authority, the most authoritative and comprehensive advanced-level textbook on asset pricing In Financial Decisions and Markets, John Campbell, one of the field\'s most respected authorities, provides a broad graduate-level overview of asset pricing. He introduces students to leading theories of portfolio choice, their implications for asset prices, and empirical patterns

F B I Agent Chevie Savano is trapped in a nightmare future.. Unless she can return to 19th-century London and change the course of history, millions will die. Luckily she has Riley the boy magician and a Victorian gangster to help her battle two crazed villains, who have brought the military technology of the future back in

Motherhood played a central role in ancient Greece and Rome, despite the virtual absence of female participation in the public spheres of life. Mothers could wield enormous influence as the reproductive bodies of society and, in many cases, of culture. Yet motherhood and acts of mothering have received relatively little focused and sustained attention by modern scholars, who have concentrated almost

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to learn--and teach--percussion with TEACHING PERCUSSION, Enhanced 3rd Edition Providing a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of percussion education, technique and performance, this text and its accompanying videos guide you toward a greater musical awareness and improved technique. Illustrations, examples and exercises acquaint you with the special needs

Wake Up in Your Dreams and Live a Happier, More Lucid Life A lucid dream is a dream in which you become aware that you\'re dreaming. It\'s a powerful opportunity to solve problems, create new possibilities, take charge of your own healing, and explore the depths of reality. This book provides a range of practical techniques and activities to help you bring the creativity and super-conscious awareness

Discover Everything You Need to Know About Unlocking the Secrets to Human Psychology and Protect Yourself Against Covert Manipulation Have you ever been accused of being unable to \"read the room\"? Are you oblivious to even the most obvious of body language? Do you want to master the art of persuasion and getting people to do what you want them to do by making them think the idea was theirs?If you

This book introduces early readers on how to read a map. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of