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Parker’s poems continue to resonate today. She was trying to make sense of who she was in a world that was busy telling her who she could and should be, regardless of how she felt about it. Aren’t we all? Having Parker’s acerbic irreverence and wit reflect our own lives back to us, in which, as she says, “good and bad are woven in a crazy plaid”, gives us reassurance, perspective, courage, and a much needed laugh.

Climate fiction without apocalypse, set in and around Washington, D.C. Newly minted engineering professor Jake Harper, dealing with issues of mild dyslexia and awkwardness with public speaking, wants to stave off climate weirding by re-engineering the North American electric grids. His pregnant partner Abbey London, sassy but irresistible, starts her practice as an infectious disease specialist, concerned with encroaching tropical diseases. Together they operate her parents' Dragonfly Inn just twenty minutes away in northern Virginia.

With the king missing and unable to help, the two alphas must find a way to save the children of their packs. As if that isn't challenging enough, they must ensure the human children survive as well. In the midst of this problem, a new group of shifters move to town. Friends? Foes? Only time will tell.

Just when Terrell thinks everything is calming down, a white-out blizzard arrives hours before expected, stranding a bus load of second-graders in the middle of nowhere. Can the shifters of Tala Ridge arrive in time to prevent disaster? And if they do, can they face what's coming?

You will find that an essential letter has gone missing and is on vacation! It's The A That Got Away! Now, what happens to all the words that depend on the A? How will everybody get by without her, when they expect her to be on hand, right at the beginning of the alphabet!

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) will forever be known as the author of one of the all-time great Gothic novels, Frankenstein; or The Modern Prometheus (1818). In 1824, she published her essay "On Ghosts", which offers a personal glimpse into her own opinions and experiences. This edition includes a new preface with historical context and an excerpt from M.G. Lewis' 1796 work The Monk: A Romance that Shelley references in "On Ghosts".

Eat Like a Local - Texas, by Cara Firestone, offers the inside scoop on food and drink in the Lone Star State. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

The foods we eat have a major effect on our health and quality of life. Eating a well-balanced diet that includes nutrient-rich foods is a key component to achieving optimal health and has been shown to reduce the risk of some chronic diseases. Although no single food can offer all the nutrition we need, there are a few foods that deserve special recognition. These power-packed gems, which have been coined “superfoods”, are like nature’s medicine!

From diabetes and heart disease to asthma and arthritis, and so many in between! You may find it hard to believe that simple dietary shifts can make the difference to conditions you have struggled with for years. This could even simply be stomach discomfort, constant fatigue, a foggy brain, and a feeling that something isn’t right. You’ve probably tried medication and supplements. You may wonder: “How on earth can broccoli change all that?”

Why is Arizona one of the best-known places to see a tremendous variety of birds? Where can I see roadrunners or other birds in Arizona? What is the state bird of Arizona? 50 Things to Know About the Birds in Arizona by Author Jessica Dumas offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Here we present you with the regional view of the state and help you to locate the habitats and special locations near your travel destination.

Fear not—you are not alone in this journey. Moreover, there are well-charted pathways to subdue this phantom. Welcome to your navigational guide, The Imposter Syndrome Workbook. This comprehensive workbook is your co-pilot, guiding you to identify and confront imposter syndrome head-on.

Many of us are dealing with depression at a peak level. Because of this constant depression, we find ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally depleted. Depression has become an epidemic and is costing us greatly. It is driving us to the doctor and is even driving us to our graves. Depression is connected to six leading causes of death!

The first three audiobooks in the Tala Ridge Shifters series, a young adult paranormal urban fantasy.

Terrell, the teenaged alpha of the Tala Ridge Wolf Pack, faces leadership challenges he never expected. It's hard enough stepping into a role Terrell wasn't prepared for, but dealing with Buck, the teenage alpha of the outcasts, is fraught with danger. Is the pack safe with unknown wolves sniffing around? Will the two teen alphas find a way to work together? Or will the past they had no part in shaping make them enemies? When two teen alphas square off, will their packs survive?

Climate fiction without apocalypse, centered around Washington, D.C. Electrical engineering professor Jake Harper maintains his laser focus on the repair and re-engineering of the North American electric grids. Abbey London is the junior partner in an infectious disease practice, with principal interest and expertise. in novel vector-borne disorders. Together they operate Dragonfly Inn in nearby Virginia and care for their young infant with support from an au pair.

The metaverse is no longer a distant idea—it's unfolding now, powered by AI, big data, and immersive digital ecosystems. It's changing how we work, interact, and create value, offering unparalleled opportunities but also competitive pressures. In Building a Thriving Future, Harvard researcher and AI strategist Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio delivers the first strategy-driven guide for business leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers navigating this transformation. This book moves beyond hype, offering a data-backed, actionable roadmap to help organizations adapt and lead in the metaverse economy.

50 Things to Know About Being a Music Teacher, by author Juan Rangel, offers a holistic approach to teaching music. Most books on teaching music give you a pedagogy and offer lesson plans that fit a very structured mold. Although there's nothing wrong with that, the musical experience is unique to everyone and doesn’t fit just one specific personality. Based on first hand knowledge, there are many talented music teachers, but being exceptional is something that eludes most.

Nobody grows up hoping to become divorced one day. It’s not something either party dreams of when they prepare to walk down the aisle. But the honeymoon phase always ends. What we know as our life can change in the blink of an eye. Things can be going smoothly, and just as we want them to, when out of nowhere we get news that shatters our world as we know it.

Mena Garcia and the ABE crew embarked on a mission of space exploration in the next universe 15 years ago. Mena finds herself in a world controlled by a river. Can she challenge the river and save her crew? Commodore Rebecca Garcia is determined to find Mena and crew in the next universe. Accompanied by unexpected crew the new commodore is challenged and relies on her skilled crew for the future of humanity.

The continued story of Divided Mountain sets the scene with Kate Parker now married to Garrett Carrington. With the past behind her, an unwelcomed visitor surfaces in Kate's life, trying to regain what was broken. Kate later learns her husband's brother, Callen, has emotional injuries from a past motorcycle accident and needs to move back home. Callen tries to have a relationship with his father, who is not used to showing affection. While making life changes, Callen meets Cassie Adams, a history student who has a special friendship that turns to an understanding of his circumstances.