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Inspired by the still-revolutionary theories of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, James E. McWilliams argues for a more harmonious and rational approach to our relationship with insects, one that does not harm our environment and, consequently, ourselves along the way.

Written especially for the newly bereaved, this book explains in an easy-to-read manner what can be expected during the course of grief. Six short chapters offer encouraging, confirming advice and validation. For example: “You'll grieve in your own unique way, and a general pattern will emerge as you do so.” Carefully-chosen, hopeful quotations are included throughout. The reader will come to understand how grief itself is a healing agent, helping one both remember the loved one while beginning to move on in life.

On the 12th of April 1865, the Army of Northern Virginia marched to the field in front of Appomattox Court-House, stacked their arms, folded their colors, and walked off empty handed to find their distant, blighted homes. These are detailed and moving first-hand accounts from a number of prominent witnesses to Robert E. Lee's surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox.

Another collection of 16 classic tales of the macabre and supernatural by some of the best-known writers in these genres.

A spectacular collection of classic ghost stories from some of the masters of spooky fiction. 'On the Brighton Road' by Richard Middleton; 'A Ghost Story' by Mark Twain; 'The Everlasting Club' by Arthur Gray; 'The Snow' by Hugh Walpole; 'Rose Rose' by Barry Pain; 'The Ghost Ship' by Richard Middleton; 'The Bus Conductor' by E. F. Benson; 'The Tarn' by Hugh Walpole; 'The Diary of Mr. Poynter' by M. R. James.

The boundaries which divide life from death are at best shadowy and vague. Never more so than in this collection of 30 weird and macabre tales.

Thirty years ago, the best-selling "letter to the government", Work in America, was published to national acclaim, including front-page coverage in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. It sounded an alarm about worker dissatisfaction and the effects on the nation as a whole.

The stuff of nightmares! A terrifying collection of stories about haunted rooms, strange beds, terrifying dreams and sleepless nights. Listen at bedtime if you dare!

Sehen Sie die Welt von Fifty Shades of Grey auf ganz neue Weise - durch die Augen von Christian Grey. Erzählt in Christians eigenen Worten, erfüllt mit seinen Gedanken, Vorstellungen und Träumen zeigt E L James die Liebesgeschichte, die Millionen von Lesern auf der ganzen Welt in Bann geschlagen hat, aus völlig neuer Perspektive. Christian Grey hat in seiner Welt alles perfekt unter Kontrolle. Sein Leben ist geordnet, diszipliniert und völlig leer - bis zu jenem Tag, als Anastasia Steele in sein Büro stürzt.

This is a collection of remarkable personal accounts of a variety of American Civil War incidents, from both Union and Confederate perspectives. These vivid and absorbing reminiscences provide an inside view of many fascinating events of the time, shedding light on our shared past and illuminating the character and point of view of those who lived through an extraordinary time in our nation's history. Enjoy these excursions back through the mists of time, recounted by those who were there.

Profondamente turbata dagli oscuri segreti del giovane e inquieto imprenditore Christian Grey, Anastasia Steele ha messo fine alla loro relazione e ha deciso di iniziare un nuovo lavoro in una casa editrice. Ma l'irresistibile attrazione per Grey domina ancora ogni suo pensiero e quando lui le propone di rivedersi, lei non riesce a dire di no. Pur di non perderla, Christian è disposto a ridefinire i termini del loro accordo e a svelarle qualcosa in più di sé, rendendo così il loro rapporto ancora più profondo e coinvolgente.

London 2019. Das Leben meint es gut mit Maxim Trevelyan. Er ist attraktiv, reich und hat Verbindungen in die höchsten Kreise. Er musste noch nie arbeiten und hat kaum eine Nacht allein verbracht. Das alles ändert sich, als Maxim den Adelstitel, das Vermögen und die Anwesen seiner Familie erbt - und die damit verbundene Verantwortung, auf die er in keiner Weise vorbereitet ist. Seine größte Herausforderung stellt aber eine geheimnisvolle, schöne Frau dar, der er zufällig begegnet.

How is it that, half a century after Brown v. Board of Education, educational opportunities remain so unequal for black and white students, not to mention poor and wealthy ones? In his important new book, Five Miles Away, a World Apart, James E. Ryan answers this question by tracing the fortunes of two schools in Richmond, Virginia - one in the city and the other in the suburbs. Ryan shows how court rulings in the 1970s, limiting the scope of desegregation, laid the groundwork for the sharp disparities between urban and suburban public schools that persist to this day.

Yaz knows where his people are being held. But rescuing hundreds of villagers scattered across the kingdom is no easy task, especially with Carttoom's army hunting you. When some of the more militant slaves start burning farms and killing people, all Hell breaks loose. Meanwhile, The Dark Sages are determined to capture Ariel and enslave her power for their own evil ends. The battle is joined. The Slave War has begun.

Londres 2019. Maxim Trevelyan ha tenido siempre una vida fácil. Con su apostura, sus conexiones aristocráticas y el dinero familiar, nunca ha tenido que trabajar y pocas veces tiene que dormir solo. Pero todo cambia cuando una tragedia golpea la familia y Maxim hereda el título de nobleza, las propiedades y la responsabilidad que eso conlleva. Es un papel para el que no está preparado y que le va a costar enfrentar.

En esta antología publicamos una serie de relatos que abordan desde diferentes perspectivas los mitos de los vampiros.

The autobiographical work “Fear of Failure” documents the life and times of James Aarons, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. It is a bold, uncensored look at the struggles of a young man looking for fulfillment in his profession and love in his life. Dr. Aarons pulls no punches and makes no excuses as he charmingly writes his way through his life’s journey. It is an effort that took great courage to write, and took even greater courage for his wife to permit him to do so. Most of all, this book is full of hope. The author’s self-disclosure is at once heartbreaking and enlightening, honest ...

The ancients believe their goddess Ištar has come to earth when modern-day veterinarian Katie Reynolds is blown back in time and appears in the goddess's temple. A voluptuous winged goddess with lions on either side and an eight-pointed star above, Ištar ruled the Cradle of Civilization for thousands of years. Broken and bleeding, Katie is found unconscious inside a Mesopotamian temple three-thousand years ago. Wrapped in a mysterious blue plastic tarp and wearing an out-of-this-world blue vinyl United Nations jacket with white lettering and white plastic zipper, the ancients are even more ...

Selena, a beautiful bulimic Playmate sexually abused from childhood, moves into veterinarian Rory Evan’s practice area, asking for his help to oversee the medical care for the exotic tigers she plans to keep on her ranch. Seeing her income dwindle a few years after her Playboy centerfold pictures debuted, Selena leaves the Playboy Mansion, rebuilding herself as the Tiger Lady. She leaves Los Angeles to open a big cat sanctuary on an old ranch outside of Paso Robles. Using her silky-smooth sexy style, she goes far finagling favors from wanna-be helpers, likely half the population of friendly ...

Let Dr. James Walton guide you through a discussion and affirmations to relieve stress and gain personal control, followed by instructions to help you feel comfortable and relaxed in flight, whether as a passenger on a small plane or a jumbo jet, so that the sky's the limit on your air travels!