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The Cult of Cthulhu shall never die. Its untenable spirit, unearthly and ichorous, is spreading far and wide through the Matrix-esque reality program that we are immersed in. As you read these words, try to wake up from the illusions surrounding you. This book...

You will experience psychological impasse many times in your life. During these times, you have the sensation that you're stuck or paralyzed. You're convinced that something must change, whether in your work or personal life. Though this feeling is normal, you need to move...

Raise organizational effectiveness to improve the quality of instruction and dramatically impact student achievement! Working in tandem with the powerful National Education Association's KEYS initiative (Keys to Excellence in Your Schools), this second edition provides a wealth of knowledge from leading experts in the...

Famously characterized as the story of two Dashwood sisters who embody the conflict between the oppressive nature of civilized society and the human desire for romantic passion, there is far more to this story of two daughters made homeless by the death of their...

This book is designed to provide lecture notes (theory) and experimental design of major concepts typically taught in most Mechanics of Materials courses in a sophomore- or junior-level Mechanical or Civil Engineering curriculum. Several essential concepts that engineers encounter in practice, such as statistical...

Evil creatures create chaos in Monstrocity in the second Olivia Wolf comicbook! Will Olivia and her Friends beable to save the city? Something strange is happening in Monstrocity. It should have been dawn hours ago, but it's still night. What is happening? Olivia, the...

Although deeply political, economic, and social, the European Reformations of the sixteenth century were at heart religious disputes over core Christian theological issues. Denis Janz's A Reformation Reader is unabashed in its generous selection of key theological and related texts from five distinct Reformation...

Fans of King & Kayla and Charlie & Mouse will love this delightful beginning chapter book series that celebrates friendship every day of the week! It's Monday, and April and Mae aren't prepared for book club. To save time, April reads the book aloud...

A fourth-generation soldier tells the story of his father's tank battalion, the "Spearhead," that selflessly led the charge on the front lines from Normandy into Germany--against impossible odds, technologically superior weaponry, and a fanatical enemy on its home turf--and the heroes whose sacrifice won...

Let yourself be surprised by the unexpected...Mila's beach vacation with her grandparents is going to be a little different this year. Unfortunately, Mila's best friend can't come along like she usually does. And one evening, Grandma and Grandpa's puppy gets lost. What a mess!...

Think you know all there is to know about horror movies? Well, think again. 1000 Amazing Horror Movie Facts is chock full of fascinating and unusual facts about classic (and not so classic) horror movies. Blockbusters, B-movies, slashers, ghost stories, video nasties, anthologies, sequels,...

Against the bold beauty of San Juan, a baffling genealogy test connects two twenty-something women across cultures and class in this emotional yet refreshing story about sisterhood and self-discovery for fans of Nina LaCour, Xochitl Gonzalez, Elizabeth Acevedo, Annette Chavez Macias, and Julia Alvarez....

El Sistema - "the system" - is a music education phenomenon. Since its inception 40 years ago, over a million Venezuelan children from many different socio-economic backgrounds have participated in its mission of "social change through music".El Sistema: Music for Social Change offers practical...

In the blink of an eye...Quinn Sterling-part-time investigator and owner of Sterling Farms-expected the day to go well. Expected all of Craven County to put in an appearance at the much-anticipated, annual Fourth of July celebration on the farm grounds. Expected the temperature would...

Deck the halls and mix up the eggnog! It's Christmas Eve for little Danielle and Francesco--a time for family, presents, music, and most importantly . . . food! The siblings are very excited to celebrate at Aunt Babe's house, where there are too many...

Recognizing that real-world school counselor practice rarely fits into traditional models or timetables, Solution-Focused Counseling: An Evidence-Based Approach for School Counselors provides readers with evidence-based and effective interventions that work within the realities of time-limited constraints. The text posits that school counselor need to...

Avoid the Massive headaches of managing your business finances by following this effortless approachIt's an exciting time to be part of the trucking industry--hauling over 80% of the country's total cargo, and projected to continue its strong performance in the years to come.As a...

Lewis Walker is a father struggling with running a ranch, economic hard times, two boys growing up too fast and trying to balance family values while at the same time trying to not let the outside world drag him and his family down. Thelma...

Author: Jeffrey H. SchwartzPublisher: MIT PressPublished: 11/01/2022Pages: 384Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.32lbsSize: 9.00h x 7.00w x 0.79dISBN: 9780262546744Audience: Young AdultAbout the AuthorJeffrey H. Schwartz is Professor of Physical Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the author of The Red Ape: Orang-utans and Human...

'During downtime on the pottery throwdown Keith made my hair curl with some of his tales - he's a great raconteur and recounts his story in this book as he does in real life - with joy, charm & mischief.' - Sara Cox 'Fans...