pSamizdat, the production and circulation of texts outside official channels, was an integral part of life in the final decades of the Soviet Union. But as Josephine von Zitzewitz explains, while much is known about the texts themselves, little is available on the complex communities and cultures that existed around them due to their necessarily secretive, and sometimes dissident, nature. pBy analysing

pstrongBefore the UpsideDown, there was MirrorWorld...strongpp ppThere is a world separated from our own by a thin veil. It is the place where nightmares are born, where fear blossoms into dread, and where monsters of myth and legend reside. Alone in the dark, you feel them, just beyond comprehension as the hairs on your arms spring up. In that moment, you emknowem that you are not alone. And yet,

In this memoir of the craft, Ben Palpant unpacks a lifetime of wisdom gained through the long, hard work of learning to write and to live well. Delivered as a series of letters from father to daughter, he patiently and gracefully paints a vision of what it means to enter into one\'s creative work as an act of generative obedience--an act that blesses the writer, the work itself, and the world that

pOne of more than twenty-five first cousins who grew up together in the Ozark Mountains, Marilyn Michel Whetstone reveals in Our Home in the Hills how she experienced first-hand the joy and comfort of being part of a large, close-knit family.p pIn a collection of true stories and family recipes, Whetstone shares anecdotes that provide insight into her life growing up in the popular resort mecca of

The first edition of the Encyclopedia of Complexity and Systems Science ECSS, 2009 presented a comprehensive overview of granular computing GrC broadly divided into several categories Granular computing from rough set theory, Granular Computing in Database Theory, Granular Computing in Social Networks, Granular Computing and Fuzzy Set Theory, GridCloud Computing, as well as general issues in granular

pThis book aims to contribute to the discourse on climate crisis by bringing together high-quality empirical research on adaptive approaches and sustainability case studies from across the world. The book is divided into six sections. The introductory section has two chapters which sets the ground of the book as it discusses the framing of climate crisis and the different approaches towards it. It

pThis book takes a scientific approach to the study of psychic phenomena, using psychology to explain and demystify the occult. Drawing on case studies and scientific evidence, it offers a fascinating exploration of the human mind and its potential for extraordinary experiences.ppThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization

pA practical guide for parents on how to raise their children to be devoted Christians and faithful servants of Jesus Christ, written by William Booth.ppThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.ppThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United

p biA comprehensive guide for athletes and an effective teaching aid for coaches.ib pp More than three and a half million young athletes, female and male, participate in all-star cheerleading in North America. iThe Cheerleading Booki is the go-to resource for anyone interested in participating in or coaching the sport of cheerleading. pp World champion coaches Ali Moffatt and Alana Potter break down

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pTroy Martin is a good guy who has done a lot of bad things. After decades of anger and violence, he embarks on a surfing trip to Nicaragua with four years of sobriety under his belt. He is trying to be a new man traveling a spiritual path.ppbrppTroy catches amazing waves and attends local AA Alcoholics Anonymous meetings where he makes eccentric and dangerous new friends. The resentments he carries

pOur understanding of history shapes our planning for the future. Assessment of what could have been done in past crises is important to judge fairly the responsibility of individual agents, but is also often used to formulate new rules, regimes and policies. Analyses of past options are counterfactual thought-experiments Could those responsible have made different decisions, and what would the consequences

pstrongThe Ultimate Guide to Shipping Container HomesstrongppOut of all the possible building materials available for homes, the last thing you might expect to hear about is shipping containers - yes, the same steel, rectangular containers seen on trucks and ships going across the world to deliver goods.ppWhile it might seem like a new trend, the truth is, shipping containers have been used for nearly

pOriginally published in 1861, this landmark work by physician and feminist Samuel Gregory argued forcefully for the importance of women\'s health and the need for female physicians. Written at a time when women were excluded from medical schools and few options for healthcare were available to them, Gregory\'s letter helped to spur the establishment of educational opportunities and professional resources

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Refugees and food shortages, bull monsters and threats from the church...could anyone make it through all that Ag and the Cetia the witch got off to a rocky start, but a promise to restore the village has brought them closer. Yet the growing influx of refugees, dwindling food stocks coupled, and ruthless agents of the Church on the march mean that making good on that promise won\'t be easy...

A beautiful, meditative memoir mixed with travel and history, this unique book is the story of one American\'s search for a deeper connection to the land. Drawn by a sense that he is missing a critical link to his home in suburban Ohio, John W. Simpson heads for rural Scotland, where he encounters his own family history as well as estate owners and tenant farmers who have centuries-long ties to their

bThis is my favorite book of the year. --Lincoln Peirce, iNew York Timesi bestselling author of Big Nate seriesb pbMeet Ben, a literal-minded kid with a big heart and an even bigger sweet-tooth, who cracks open a fortune cookie and discovers that TODAY might be his last day on Earth! Perfect for fans of DIARY OF A WIMPY KID or THE TERRIBLE TWO.b piLive each day as if it were your last.i pWhen Ben reads

pTelling the truth shouldn\'t be difficult. But when John is faced with the decision to tell his parents about his less than good behavior at school, he decides his parents will be happier without the truth. But lying to his parents has some surprising consequences. Guilt, nervousness and uneasiness are just some of the challenges John faces, but is he ready to face The Monster in the Roomp