The Book of Deacon

The Book of Deacon
Author: Joseph R. Lallo
Publisher: Joseph R. Lallo
Total Pages: 504
Release: 2010-01-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1452402604

The Book of Deacon is the first book of The Book of Deacon series by Joseph R. Lallo. Myranda Celeste’s world has been built on a legacy of bloodshed. For more than a century, her homeland the Northern Alliance has fought the Kingdom of Tressor in what has come to be known as the Perpetual War. While her people look upon the conflict with reverence, Myranda’s hate for the war has made her an outcast. When she finds a precious sword among the equipment of a fallen warrior, she believes her luck may have changed. Little does she imagine that the treasure will draw her into an adventure of wizards and warriors, soldiers and rebels, and beasts both noble and monstrous. The journey will teach her much about her potential, about the origins of the war, and about the threat her world truly faces. Will Myranda unlock the secret of bringing peace once and for all, or will the world be lost to the Perpetual War?

Trapped in a Video Game

Trapped in a Video Game
Author: Dustin Brady
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2018-04-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1449496261

Jesse Rigsby hates video games—and for good reason. You see, a video game character is trying to kill him. After getting sucked in the new game Full Blast with his friend Eric, Jesse starts to see the appeal of vaporizing man-size praying mantis while cruising around by jet pack. But pretty soon, a mysterious figure begins following Eric and Jesse, and they discover they can't leave the game. If they don't figure out what's going on fast, they'll be trapped for good! With black-and-white illustrations throughout and a cliff hanger at the end of every chapter, this is a great series for kids who think they don’t like to read!

Freely and Lightly

Freely and Lightly
Author: Emily Lex
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736980377

Your Invitation Awaits… You’ve tried harder. You’ve been more intentional. You’ve done everything “right.” In your search for meaning and purpose, you’ve placed your hope in many different things—only to find yourself at a turning point, quietly asking, Is this it? Is this all there is? If the direction of your life is leading you away from peace, contentment, and true fulfillment, Emily Lex has some great news to share with you: God is offering you a better way. A way of real rest. A way of quiet confidence. A way to free yourself from expectations. A way to become the person he created you to be. A way to learn his unforced rhythms of grace. Do you breathe a sigh of hope when you hear this holy and gentle invitation from Jesus? “Come to me… Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” If so, then you are ready to accept his offer to recover and renew your life. Start your journey today.

The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 2

The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 2
Author:
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 768
Release: 2010-08-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0470390123

In the past fifty years, scholars of human development have been moving from studying change in humans within sharply defined periods, to seeing many more of these phenomenon as more profitably studied over time and in relation to other processes. The Handbook of Life-Span Development, Volume 2: Social and Emotional Development presents the study of human development conducted by the best scholars in the 21st century. Social workers, counselors and public health workers will receive coverage of the social and emotional aspects of human change across the lifespan.

Composite Materials

Composite Materials
Author: H. Thomas Hahn
Publisher: ASTM International
Total Pages: 421
Release: 1989
Genre: Composite materials
ISBN: 0803111908

Annotation Proceedings of a symposium on [title] held April 1987, Cincinnati, OH. The majority of papers deal with composite systems of thermosetting epoxies. Some attention is given to more recent thermoplastic systems. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Caffeine for the Sustainment of Mental Task Performance

Caffeine for the Sustainment of Mental Task Performance
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2002-01-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309082587

This report from the Committee on Military Nutrition Research reviews the history of caffeine usage, the metabolism of caffeine, and its physiological effects. The effects of caffeine on physical performance, cognitive function and alertness, and alleviation of sleep deprivation impairments are discussed in light of recent scientific literature. The impact of caffeine consumption on various aspects of health, including cardiovascular disease, reproduction, bone mineral density, and fluid homeostasis are reviewed. The behavioral effects of caffeine are also discussed, including the effect of caffeine on reaction to stress, withdrawal effects, and detrimental effects of high intakes. The amounts of caffeine found to enhance vigilance and reaction time consistently are reviewed and recommendations are made with respect to amounts of caffeine appropriate for maintaining alertness of military personnel during field operations. Recommendations are also provided on the need for appropriate labeling of caffeine-containing supplements, and education of military personnel on the use of these supplements. A brief review of some alternatives to caffeine is also provided.

Ballet for Life

Ballet for Life
Author: Mary Helen Bowers
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2017-10-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0847858375

A chic and informative guide to the Ballet Beautiful method, featuring dance-inspired exercises, wellness tips, and lifestyle advice that help readers achieve ballerina confidence and self-esteem. After a career with the New York City Ballet, Mary Helen Bowers created Ballet Beautiful, a fitness and lifestyle program inspired by ballet’s artistry and athleticism. Designed to give anyone a ballerina body, Bowers’s targeted exercises tone and lengthen muscles, develop good posture, and teach grace in movement. Since launching in 2008, Bowers and her training have been sought after by celebrities and models (Alexa Chung, Liv Tyler, and Miranda Kerr, to name a few), as well as thousands of women across the globe through their streaming service. This book delves into the Ballet Beautiful universe, showing readers how to attain a ballerina’s lean and powerful physique and graceful poise via exercises, posture lessons, wellness tips, and fashion and beauty advice that can be effortlessly incorporated into everyday routines. The book features original images by the legendary photographers Inez and Vinoodh coupled with technical photographs illustrating the Ballet Beautiful workout and lifestyle. A refreshing antidote to traditional fitness programs and restrictive diets, this book is a stylish and instructional guide to transforming your body and life though ballet.

Back 2 Life

Back 2 Life
Author: Greg L. Johnson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2003-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1414010710

THE DISTANCE KEPT US CLOSE is the sequel to I'VE KISSED YOU FOR THE LAST TIME. The author continues to explore his post-divorce relationships with himself and others. He explores his relationship to his work, play, the world, and God. This is a book about guiding one's life, not being led through it. This book tells of a time for deciding what to hold on to, what to release; what to seek, what to share. It is about a time for creating distance in some areas, while drawing closer in others. There seem to be times that distance actually keeps the author close to someone he had loved. At other times, the distance does exactly what it's meant to do. It avoids all near occasions to pain that seeing a former love can bring. But, sometimes, distance distorts relationships, making some look better than they actually had been in real time. That's when it's time to close the distance again to clear up any lingering illusions and delusions one may hold about lost love.

Black Futures

Black Futures
Author: Kimberly Drew
Publisher: One World
Total Pages: 545
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0399181156

“A literary experience unlike any I’ve had in recent memory . . . a blueprint for this moment and the next, for where Black folks have been and where they might be going.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice) What does it mean to be Black and alive right now? Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham have brought together this collection of work—images, photos, essays, memes, dialogues, recipes, tweets, poetry, and more—to tell the story of the radical, imaginative, provocative, and gorgeous world that Black creators are bringing forth today. The book presents a succession of startling and beautiful pieces that generate an entrancing rhythm: Readers will go from conversations with activists and academics to memes and Instagram posts, from powerful essays to dazzling paintings and insightful infographics. In answering the question of what it means to be Black and alive, Black Futures opens a prismatic vision of possibility for every reader.

Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book

Bee: A Peek-Through Picture Book
Author: Britta Teckentrup
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-01-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524715263

Fans of Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book can fly along with Bee on her very busy day! Through a hole in the book’s cover, a bee is buzzing inside a flower. Peek into this bright and lively book and discover the big ways this little insect contributes to the beauty of the environment, from pollinating colorful flowers to buzzing about the bright and beautiful meadow. With clever peekaboo holes throughout, each page reveals new flowers and plants, plus a look inside a beehive as the bees work together to help a plants grow. Children will love seeing the details of a bee’s active day as each page is turned. Along the way, they’ll learn how bees and plants works together to produce a healthy, beautiful environment. Look for all the books in the Peek-Through Picture Book series: Tree, Bee, Ocean, Moon, and Home.