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The world's flora and fauna have evolved to operate in the natural cycle of day and night. But constant illumination has made light pollution a major issue. From space, our planet glows brightly, 24/7. By extending our day, we have forced out the inhabitants of the night and disrupted the circadian rhythms necessary to sustain all living things. Our cities' streetlamps and neon signs are altering entire ecosystems. As a devoted friend of the night, Johan Eklöf encourages us to appreciate natural darkness, its creatures and its unique benefits.

Comic Owen Benjamin shares his infinite wisdom and musical ability; how Owen gets out of speeding tickets; and tackling Eddie Vedder.

"The Invisible Man" (1897) is a science fiction novella by H. G. Wells. The Invisible Man of the title is Griffin, a scientist who has devoted himself to research into optics and invents a way to change a body's refractive index to that of air so that it neither absorbs nor reflects light and thus becomes invisible. He successfully carries out this procedure on himself, but fails in his attempt to reverse it. What will he do when he runs out of money? Read this book to find out how did Wells finish the story of the use of this still not available but desired invention.

In Critical Thinking: A Foolproof Step by Step guide for Problem Solving Using Critical Thought, you will learn that critical thinking involves learning about our own biases and the biases held by others, including those who hold leadership positions in our government, our educational institutions, and our media, in order to better understand and evaluate the information that bombards us daily.

The Action Diet is a lifestyle guide full of weight-loss tips and an easy-to-follow success story. Taking action is one of the most important steps to weight loss. It's one thing to read about the success stories of others, but it takes action to see results. Each of the 35 weight-loss tactics found within this book is accompanied by the author's own experience, the benefits of the tactic, and a practical how-to

This book of devotions is aimed toward those in a caregiver role, with the intention to encourage and support. Written by a woman who has found herself in the role many times, the short essays and poems bring a hopeful perspective to a job which often seems hopeless.

In memory of their young daughters - Sophie, Beth and Emily - who took their own lives, three dads set out on a 300-mile journey across the country, from the windswept Lakeland fells and Peak District dales to the open plains of the Eastern fens. Putting one foot in front of the other in spite of their pain, they capture the hearts of the nation; laughing together, crying together, fighting to be heard. This book, built around personal diary entries, grew from a place of great grief and loss, but is also about the power of speaking out, of friendship and hope (and blisters).

Outside its walls, the city of Massina is host to a wildly diverse population of fantastic and dangerous beings, from angelic celestials to two-headed ogres. Behind the scenes, the great Houses conspire endlessly and grapple for power, as the Emperor vies to maintain control. Experience 10 gripping tales of carnage and corruption, in a connected mosaic of stories: two brothers seek the same trophy; an ancient curse turns beautiful warriors into monsters; a young leader's rule is born in horrific assassination and betrayal; and a broken Champion finds redemption through an old enemy.

Nofel fer wreiddiol gan Bethan Gwanas i ddysgwyr Cymraeg lefel sylfaen. Mae Dafydd yn cerdded yn ei gwsg, ac un bore, mae'n deffro yn waed i gyd. Mae'n dilyn olion traed gwaedlyd allan o'r tŷ a thrwy'r pentref ac yn darganfod Mrs Roberts a'i ffrâm gerdded ar ochr y ffordd wedi'i tharo gan gar. Pwy sydd wedi ei tharo? A fydd yr heddlu yn arestio'r person cywir?

Banneker Homes is a low-income high rise in Harlem where gentrification weighs on everyone's mind. There is Swan in apartment 6B, whose excitement about his friend's release from prison jeopardises the life he's been trying to lead. Mimi, in apartment 14D, who hustles to raise the child she had with Swan, waitressing at Roscoe's and doing hair on the side. And Quanneisha B. Miles, a former gymnast with a good education who wishes she could leave Banneker for good, but can't seem to escape the building's gravitational pull.

For anyone who's ever nodded off in history class or gotten lost amidst a commotion of confusing names, dates, and other incidentals— it's Captain History to the rescue! Flanked by his two wise-cracking sidekicks, Elmo and Nero, Captain History makes learning United States history fun and entertaining.

Computer viruses no longer exist, yet Vexen and Remard's medical transport is held hostage by one. The hologram engineered to combat the deadly program develops an identity crisis. An alien intruder is discovered stowed away in the cargo bay. And the evil reptilian Delphan demands immediate surrender of her ship. Can anything else possibly go wrong?

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith and Lori Stanley Roeleveld enter a transparent and open dialogue about race, privilege, bias, and discrimination. As you witness the real-time process of meaningful discussion, you'll see how these women model healthy conversations—giving voice to pain without blame, expressing anger without ridicule, and asking questions without guilt.

This contemporary Christian novel with an international setting is both spiritual journey and an adventurous romance story. But beyond that it is a challenge to discover a faith that can withstand disillusionment, deconstruction, and spiritual abuse. It is an invitation to follow Jesus with authenticity and humility and in doing so, discover a love of God that transcends any doctrine.

Marc Hamer has designed and nurtured 12 acres of garden for over two decades. It is rarely visited, so he is the only person who fully knows its secrets; but it is not his own. His relationship with the garden’s owner is both distant and curiously intimate, steeped in the mysterious connection which exists between two people who inhabit the same space in very different ways. Marc takes us month-by-month through his experiences both working in the garden and outside it, as the seasons’ changes bring new plants and wildlife and lead him to reflect on his past and future.

Princess Charming can’t quite seem to find her “thing”. She’s tried everything from cooking to hip-hop and hasn’t been able to perfect either. Even her cartwheels are subpar. But when the castle hosts a superstar for a special event, Princess Charming finally finds her time to shine. Princess Charming is about a brand-new princess character filled with fun, humor, and girl power. With a modern look and can-do attitude, Princess Charming is the perfect gift for all young listeners who never give up.

Miranda dreams of disappearing. That and torturing her younger brainiac of a brother. To sidestep the risk of personal vulnerability (and her much-hated history class), she plays soccer or skips school by escaping to her favorite magic shop whenever she gets the chance. As her truancy creates a rift between her ambitious TV producer mother and misunderstood stay-at-home dad, Miranda begins to covet the unknown destiny of strangers and questions whether she will ever have one of her own worth living. Miranda’s relationships are laced with the strychnine of blame, envy, and doubt.

Ruthless killer Gabriel is doubled crossed and savagely injured, shot and left for dead. He is taken to a shadowy laboratory where he is placed in a gas chamber where many have been blown to pieces. Suddenly, he finds himself in another time, meeting a young woman by the name of Maria who believes him to be an angel. When Gabriel returns to the present, the leader of the secret society experimenting in time travel finds out where Gabriel has been and sends him back to kill those who made history.

Ehtlentin is like many cities in the Whole Realm: rotten. Every day, thousands of Uncut orphans die to a disease called the first rot, while hundreds of Once-Cut citizens succumb to the second rot. Only the Twice-Cuts, citizens who can afford the two surgeries necessary to remove the deadly teslac organ from their bodies, survive. Their longevity perpetuates their power, but even they cannot anticipate the arrival of the Psyperials, inhabitants of the Cracked Realm, who claim the city as they escape their own dying planet.

In this book, you will learn more about the lives and theories of prominent existential philosophers and theorists, such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, and others. These thinkers paved the way for the entire existentialist movement, as well as nihilism, and some great new ideas that had never been explored in that much depth before. Become familiar with these brilliant minds and their theories now.