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Quantum Optics: Including Noise Reduction, Trapped Ions, Quantum Trajectories, and Decoherence
by Miguel OrszagThis revised new edition gives a unique and broad coverage of basic laser-related phenomena that allow graduate students, scientists and engineers to carry out research in quantum optics and laser physics. It covers quantization of the electromagnetic field, quantum theory of coherence, atom-field interaction models, resonance fluorescence, quantum theory of damping, laser theory using both the master equation and the Langevin theory, the correlated emission laser, input-output theory with applications to non-linear optics, quantum trajectories, quantum non-demolition measurements and generation of non-classical vibrational states of ions in a Paul trap. This fourth edition provides a new chapter on weak measurement, as well as a new chapter on complementarity. There is also new material included for atom optics and new problems have been added. Each topic is presented in a unified and didactic manner, and is accompanied by specific problems and hints to solutions to deepen the knowledge.
Quantum Processes in Biology (Springer Series in Biophysics #26)
by José Antonio FornésIn recent years, extensive research on stochastic processes such as neuron networks, molecular motors, dynamics models, anomalous diffusion, and disordered media has led to the development of various methods for applying the Classical and Quantum Smoluchowski Equation to these phenomena. This book focuses on presenting the solution to the Fokker-Planck equation using the Crank-Nicholson formalism. This method is particularly effective for handling systems with numerous interactions, requiring vector and matrix-oriented approaches suitable for implementation in Matlab. Among the topics treated in the book are: Dynamics of protons in DNA, Photosynthesis and the quantum mechanochemical model, Entanglement, coherence and decoherence, Excitons in the Fenna-Mathews-Olson complex, and Energy exchange between cells. The author has made an incredible work in facilitating the understanding of these complex topics. This book includes a brief and clear explanation of the Quantum theory and also includes code to build useful software to use in research environments. This volume is particularly helpful for graduate students in physics and biology interested in understanding biological processes with the use of quantum physics tools.
Queen B: The Story of Anne Boleyn, Witch Queen (The HMRC Trilogy)
by Juno DawsonThis next spellbinding installment of Juno&’s &“irresistible&” fantasy series Her Majesty's Royal Coven (Lana Harper) takes us back to the reign of Henry VIII and the origins of Her Majesty&’s Royal Coven under the beautiful, the bewitching, Anne Boleyn.It&’s 1536 and the Queen has been beheaded.Lady Grace Fairfax, witch, knows that something foul is at play—that someone had betrayed Anne Boleyn and her coven. Wild with the loss of their leader—and her lover, a secret that if spilled could spell Grace&’s own end— she will do anything in her power to track down the traitor. But there&’s more at stake than revenge: it was one of their own, a witch, that betrayed them, and Grace isn&’t the only one looking for her. King Henry VIII has sent witchfinders after them, and they&’re organized like they&’ve never been before under his new advisor, the impassioned Sir Ambrose Fulke, a cold man blinded by his faith. His cruel reign could mean the end of witchkind itself. If Grace wants to find her revenge and live, she will have to do more than disappear.She will have to be reborn.In this gripping, propulsive, sultry short novel, Juno Dawson takes us back to the bloody beginnings of Her Majesty&’s Royal Coven to show us the strength, steel and sacrifice it takes to make a sisterhood.
Queer Obscenity: Erotic Archives in Dictatorial Spain
by Javier Fernández-GaleanoUnder Spain's twentieth-century dictators, state agents not only censored, eradicated, and attempted to prevent the circulation of obscenity, but also contradictorily engaged in curation and even restoration initiatives that have bequeathed us an extensive queer pornographic archive. Javier Fernández-Galeano takes us inside the archive to demonstrate how the incongruities of the Primo de Rivera (1923–1930) and Franco (1939–1975) regimes were manifested in the regulation of erotic material cultures. The dictators' authorities destroyed "straight" pornographies while often curating and preserving "queer" erotica. While reproductions of the masterpieces of Tintoretto, Michelangelo and Botticelli were incinerated to avoid their "deviant" effects, judicial authorities could repeatedly attend the screening of an amateur film showing a gay threesome without acknowledging the irony: their concern was not that obscene material was consumed, but rather by whom. Focusing on amateur pornographers and their confiscated and censored erotica, this book adds a rich complexity to both the history and theory of pornography, demonstrating that surveillance depends entirely on documenting intimacy and preserving transgression. This book sheds new light on the production, consumption, and circulation of pornography and erotica in Spain over the course of the twentieth century, drawing connections between intimate queer desires, preservation, and erasure.
The Quest for Belonging: How the Most Effective Nonprofit Leaders Understand the Psychology of Giving
by Jeremy BeerDiscover the deepest reasons people give to nonprofits—and how fundraisers can tap into donors&’ most potent motivations.In The Quest for Belonging: How the Most Effective Nonprofit Leaders Understand the Psychology of Giving, Jeremy Beer draws from the latest social science to explain the primacy of identity—the need to know and affirm who we are—and belonging—the need to belong to something bigger than ourselves—as motivations for giving.Beer argues that the better a nonprofit organization can speak to donors&’ needs to construct and maintain an identity and to belong to something larger than themselves, the more successful the nonprofit will be in attracting supporters to its mission. He explains how nonprofit executives and fundraisers can effectively engage a donor&’s identity and provide a sense of belonging in three powerful ways: by telling stories, by building genuine relationships, and by giving donors positive experiences with the organization and with one another.The Quest for Belonging is packed with trenchant, useful, and sometimes surprising observations gleaned from Beer&’s interviews with highly successful fundraisers, scholars, writers, and nonprofit leaders. This book is a trove of practical advice as well as a paradigm-shifting work on the psychology of giving and the art and craft of fundraising.
The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: Learn How to Invest Simpler, Smarter and Sooner
by Nick Bradley Glen JamesGo from zero to investing and build the wealth you want Control your money? Control your future! So sit back and watch your wealth grow by investing the smart and simple way. The Quick-Start Guide to Investing will show you how to kick-start your share-investing journey today. No more gatekeeping. This handy, step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to know to consistently invest — and win — with the share market, ETFs, and so much more. Glen James, bestselling author of Sort Your Money Out, and Nick Bradley, host of the popular this is investing podcast, show you just how easy investing really is. From building solid financial foundations to designing a resilient investment portfolio, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing will make you the investor you’ve always wanted to be. You’ll learn what apps and brokers are out there, how to take advantage of compound interest, why index funds perform so well, and how ETFs and REITs work. And once you’ve nailed the basics, you’ll discover more advanced tactics — like how you can grow your portfolio through trading, thematic investing, and options. Develop your own personal strategy to achieve your investing goals Learn how to invest in the sharemarket and stock exchanges in Australia and the US Understand how to value a company and assess investing trends Put it all together in a profitable plan to grow your long-term wealth The Quick-Start Guide to Investing is packed with expert insights, real-world examples, and activities and tips. With this handbook, you’ll strengthen your money mindset and achieve your financial goals sooner.
Quickly, While They Still Have Horses: Stories
by Jan CarsonA surreal and darkly comic collection of stories that offer a fresh and irreverent look at life in contemporary Northern Ireland from &“one of the most exciting and original Northern Irish writers of her generation&” (The Sunday Times, London).Humorous and horrifying, tender and absurd, the stories in Quickly, While They Still Have Horses offer a fresh, irreverent look at life in post-conflict Northern Ireland. From first loves to strained relationships, the thrills and terrors of growing up to the dangers and challenges of parenthood, Carson infuses all her stories with empathy, dark wit, and a surreal edge. In &“A Certain Degree of Ownership,&” a distracted couple on a beach fail to notice their baby crawl perilously toward the sea. In &“Grand So,&” the ghost of a car&’s previous owner haunts the backseat. In &“Troubling the Water,&” a rumor of miraculous healing creates chaos at a public swimming pool. Carson never fails to shock and delight as kids go missing in jungle gyms, a baby washes up on a riverbank in a biscuit tin, and a bloody hand appears (and reappears) in a refrigerator. Every so often, these stories travel into alternate versions of our world where pillars of fire are a new treatment for mental illness and animals deemed nonessential are going extinct by legislative orders. While the legacy of the Troubles is never far from Carson&’s mind, it is only a backdrop to the worlds she&’s woven in these stories, driven by characters who feel real enough to touch. This stunning collection marks the arrival of a &“bracingly fresh, darkly funny, [and] unwaveringly compassionate&” (The Irish News) writer to North American readers.
The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family
by Jesselyn CookThe riveting story of five families shattered by pernicious, pervasive conspiracy theories, and how we might set ourselves free from a crisis that could haunt American life for generations.&“Compassionate, wise, and thoroughly reported . . . one of the defining books of our time.&”—Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author of Magic Pill &“SHED MY DNA&”: three excruciating words uttered by a QAnon-obsessed mother, once a highly respected lawyer, to her only son, once the closest person in her life. QAnon beliefs and adjacent conspiracy theories have had devastating political consequences as they&’ve exploded in popularity. What&’s often overlooked is the lasting havoc they wreak on our society at its most basic and intimate level—the family. In The Quiet Damage, celebrated reporter Jesselyn Cook paints a harrowing portrait of the vulnerabilities that have left so many of us susceptible to outrageous falsehoods promising order, purpose, and control. Braided throughout are the stories of five American families: an elderly couple whose fifty-year romance takes a heartbreaking turn; millennial sisters of color who grew up in dire poverty—one to become a BLM activist, the other, a hardcore conspiracy theorist pulling her little boy down the rabbit hole with her; a Bay Area hippie-type and her business-executive fiancé, who must decide whether to stay with her as she turns into a stranger before his eyes; evangelical parents whose simple life in a sleepy suburb spirals into delusion-fueled chaos; and a rural mother-son duo who, after carrying each other through unspeakable tragedy, stop speaking at all as ludicrous untruths shatter a bond long thought unbreakable.Charting the arc of each believer&’s path from their first intersection with conspiracy theories to the depths of their cultish conviction, to—in some cases—their rejection of disinformation and the mending of fractured relationships, Cook offers a rare, intimate look into the psychology of how and why ordinary people come to believe the unbelievable. Profound, brilliantly researched, and beautifully written, The Quiet Damage lays bare how we have been taken hostage by grifters peddling lies built on false hope—and how we might release our loved ones, and ourselves, from their grasp.
Quincas Borba: A Novel
by Joaquim Maria de AssisA satirical tale of a young man flush with newfound wealth who promptly gets swindled, Quincas Borba is an inspired critique of nineteenth-century Brazil. Hailed in his lifetime as one of Latin America’s greatest writers, Machado de Assis (1839–1908) was a storyteller known for his wholly innovative narrative techniques and uncanny talent for unraveling the social and political milieu of nineteenth-century Brazil. These signature traits are on full display in Quincas Borba, a novel that sees Machado satirize a rapidly changing Rio de Janeiro. Originally published in 1891, the story begins with the death of its titular character, a mad philosopher infamous for spouting pessimistic theories of “Humanitism.” Borba leaves his fortune—including his dog, also named Quincas Borba—to Rubião, his loyal caretaker and a schoolteacher by trade. Bestowed with opulence beyond his wildest dreams, Rubião is quickly coaxed into the comforts of a rich man’s life—the only stipulation being that he continues to care for the canine Quincas Borba with the same dedication he once did the human. Adrift in the big, bad, bustling world of late-1860s Rio de Janeiro, it isn’t long before Rubião is targeted by the city’s sycophants, who can smell his naïveté from a mile away. Playfully told by an omniscient and possibly unreliable narrator, the novel is at once irreverent and ambitious, brimming with barbed wit and keen philosophical inquiry. Brilliantly translated by Margaret Jull Costa and Robin Patterson—the duo credited with introducing a new generation of readers to Machado through their translations of Dom Casmurro, The Collected Stories, and Posthumous Memoirs of Bras Cubas—Quincas Borba is another strikingly modern tale from a blazing progenitor of twentieth-century fiction.
Quiz Yourself Clever! Animals of the World (DK Quiz Yourself Clever )
by DKDiscover your own inner Attenborough with this fact-packed, quick-quiztastic book, which covers more than 120 animals, from terrifying tigers to adorable apes!This amazing book welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 100 species, ranging from lions to butterflies and everything in between. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to amass a wealth of knowledge in a fun way. Meet familiar creatures, including polar bears and tigers, and unbelievable ones, such as a vampire bat and a trumpetfish, with each animal having its own quiz questions to test your knowledge on what you've learned. For even more fun, get friends involved and quiz each other!Every creature is shown in beautiful detail, with quiz questions surrounding its portrait. Turn the page to find the answers to the questions—delivered in fast-fact style, including what they eat, where they live, how big they are compared to humans, and more images and facts. A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types—from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals—provides a learning experience like no other!
Quiz Yourself Clever! Rocks and Minerals (DK Quiz Yourself Clever )
by DKDiscover the wonders of our rocky planet through fun quizzes.This amazing book welcomes you to Earth's extraordinary rocks, minerals, and gems, from igneous rocks formed deep inside the Earth's molten core to sparkling emeralds. Stunning pictures and fast facts will allow you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun way.The pure form of every rock or mineral is shown via an eye-catching image, surrounded by quiz-style questions. Turn the page to find the answers, contained in a handy dataset of essential information. You'll be recognizing sedimentary from sandstone, metamorphic from marble, and pyrite from pearl in no time. Discover the unique qualities of each material, together with how it is used in art, industry, architecture, and science.You can use the book to test your own knowledge, or how about using it to quiz a friend? Quiz Yourself Clever! Rocks and Minerals is packed with information on the world's amazing materials—from rainbow rocks and fluorescent minerals to priceless diamonds!
R-ticulate: A Beginner's Guide to Data Analysis for Natural Scientists
by Martin Bader Sebastian LeuzingerAn accessible learning resource that develops data analysis skills for natural science students in an efficient style using the R programming language R-ticulate: A Beginner’s Guide to Data Analysis for Natural Scientists is a compact, example-based, and user-friendly statistics textbook without unnecessary frills, but instead filled with engaging, relatable examples, practical tips, online exercises, resources, and references to extensions, all on a level that follows contemporary curricula taught in large parts of the world. The content structure is unique in the sense that statistical skills are introduced at the same time as software (programming) skills in R. This is by far the best way of teaching from the authors’ experience. Readers of this introductory text will find: Explanations of statistical concepts in simple, easy-to-understand language A variety of approaches to problem solving using both base R and tidyverse Boxes dedicated to specific topics and margin text that summarizes key points A clearly outlined schedule organized into 12 chapters corresponding to the 12 semester weeks of most universities While at its core a traditional printed book, R-ticulate: A Beginner’s Guide to Data Analysis for Natural Scientists comes with a wealth of online teaching material, making it an ideal and efficient reference for students who wish to gain a thorough understanding of the subject, as well as for instructors teaching related courses.
Raashi's Rakhis: A New Celebration of Raksha Bandhan
by Sheetal ShethCelebrate Raksha Bandhan in a totally new way! Little Raashi is ready to update this popular South Asian festival with her idea that both boys and girls get to trade rakhi bracelets.Raksha Bandhan is Raashi&’s favorite festival! Every year, her family comes together to dance, eat, and celebrate! Most importantly, siblings give out rakhis—beautiful handmade bracelets meant to provide protection in all of their advetures.But rakhis are traditionally only given to boys! Raashi doesn&’t like that. . . . Why don&’t girls receive rakhis too? Why do some people think that only boys go out into the world? Now it's up to Raashi to inspire the change she imagines.Sheetal Sheth, award-winning actress and author of the Anjali series, delivers another empowering story of a young girl bold enough to start her own traditions and blaze a trail toward inclusivity.
Rabbit's First Day at Nursery
by Harvinder DoalRabbit lived with his parents in a city called Joyland. He was the only child in the family. He liked to play with his parents at home with his toys. Mummy Rabbit started to look for a nursery for Rabbit and can be happy when he plays with other children. On Rabbit’s first day at nursery, he did not want to leave his mummy as nursery was new for him. It was circle time and a story to follow. The rabbit was asked to hand out snacks to his class… It was time to go home and the first day was over.
Race, Ethnicity, and Violence in South Sudan (African Histories and Modernities)
by Amir IdrisThe purpose of this book is to understand how and why “liberators” of South Sudan have become perpetrators of ethnically driven violence. How and why did violence happen immediately after independence in South Sudan?South Sudan slid into civil war in December 2013, just two years after winning its hard-won independence. A great deal has been written about the conflict and violence of this period, much of which emphasizes the notion that the root causes of the conflict can be traced to the ethnic division and hatred among the population or the lack of state capacity to manage ethnic diversity and hostilities. However, the existing literature exhibits important analytical gaps, focusing primarily on the state of the violence and the immediate political history of South Sudan dating back to its political independence in 2011, but lacking critical analysis of historical and anthropological interpretations of state and society. This book addresses these gaps in knowledge and understanding and in so doing seeks to explain how and why liberators become perpetrators of violence, and how the intersection of the legacies of slavery, colonialism, and national liberation struggle contributed to violence in South Sudan. Through a comprehensive exploration of identity and violence within the broader context of state formation, the book sheds light on why those who sought sovereignty may turn against their own, drawing parallels with colonial discourse. It aspires to provide nuanced frameworks and empirical insight for scholars, students, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in South Sudan, politics, development, and peacebuilding.
Racial Disparities in the Department of the Air Force Military Justice System (Report ; #A1751-1)
by Nelson Lim Shamena Anwar Jhacova WilliamsAlthough the existence of racial disparities within the Department of the Air Force military justice system has been well established, the causes of these disparities have not yet been determined. This report uses a mixed methods approach to identify how disparities in the military justice system can arise, at what stages of the system the disparities occur, and what factors can explain the disparities.
Racist Regimes, Forced Labour and Death: British Slavery in the Caribbean and the Holocaust in Germany and Occupied Europe (Global Diversities)
by Colin ClarkeThis book compares the systems of exploitative race relations associated with two racist regimes – slavery in the British colonial Caribbean and forced labour in the Holocaust in Germany and the Nazi-occupied lands in Europe. Although each system was introduced by expansionist European powers, through racist enslavement, transportation, dehumanisation and the destruction of human life, the construction and operation of sugar plantations by African and Creole slave labour for the export of tropical products in the period 1650 to 1838 was different from the mass murder of Jewish and Gypsy civilians with the intention of creating a forced-labour regime and colonial-style ethnic cleansing during the Second World War.Though differentiated in time and place, the four principal common denominators that make feasible the detailed comparison of British Caribbean slavery and the Holocaust in Europe are racism, colonialism/occupation, slavery/forced labour, and death. Juxtaposition of these two companion studies will reveal comparisons and contrasts previously unexplored in the field of race relations under colonialism and the Holocaust. The book will be of interest to scholars and students of the social sciences and history, particularly those with an engagement with slavery and forced labour, the sociology of race and racism, and Holocaust studies.
A Radical Suffragist in Washington, D.C.: An Inside Story of the National Woman's Party (American Heritage)
by Shirley MarshallIn September 1918 Elizabeth Kalb boarded a train to Washington, DC to fight for voting rights for women. For over two years, Elizabeth lived and worked at the National Woman's Party headquarters a block from the White House. Letters she wrote during that time describe detention at the Capitol and an arrest at the White House, raising money, serving in the organization's Tea Room and struggling through the 1918 flu epidemic. Elizabeth draws the reader into a world of intense partisanship, battles with police, and diverse personalities united in a common cause. Suffragists ensured that politicians could not ignore women's rights. Author Shirley Marshall uses this eyewitness account to create an indelible portrait of life within the National Woman's Party.
Radlogistik: Grundlagen zu Logistik und Wirtschaftsverkehr mit Lasten- und Transporträdern
by Johannes Gruber Tom Assmann Anna Bürklen Dennis Knese Patrick Mayregger Christian RudolphAus den Straßen europäischer Städte sind sie kaum noch wegzudenken: Lasten- und Transporträder. Im Personenverkehr sind sie für Einkäufe und Kindertransporte bereits Standard, ebenso im Kuriersegment sowie der Paketzustellung. Besonders in der Logistik und im Wirtschaftsverkehr liegt noch ein sehr breit gefächertes und ausdifferenziertes Einsatzpotenzial. Die Renaissance des Lastenrads als Transportmittel nimmt auch im gewerblichen Sektor an Bedeutung zu. Das Open Access-Buch bietet in dieser Form erstmals systematisch aufbereitetes Wissen für Praktiker in Wirtschaft, Politik und Verwaltung sowie für Studierende in den Bereichen Logistik und Verkehrsplanung. Zu den einzelnen Aspekten der Radlogistik (u. a. Fahrzeuge und Technik, gewerblicher Einsatz, logistischer Einsatz, Planung, Infrastrukturen, intermodale Einbindung, Best-Practice-Beispiele, Entwicklungstrends) haben national renommierte Wissenschaftler:innen Beiträge verfasst. Dieses Buch bündelt den aktuellen Wissensstand auf Basis von Forschungsergebnissen und stellt ihn kompakt und übersichtlich dar.
The Rage of Replacement: Far Right Politics and Demographic Fear
by Michael FeolaTracing how the &“Great Replacement&” narrative has shaped far-right extremism and propelled its dangerous political projects and acts of violence The &“Great Replacement&” narrative, which imagines that historic white majorities are being intentionally replaced through immigration policies crafted by global elites, has effectively mobilized racist, nationalist, and nativist movements in the United States and Europe. The Rage of Replacement tracks how this narrative has shaped the politics and worldview of the far right, binding its various camps into a community of rage obsessed with nostalgia for a white-supremacist past. Showing how the replacement narrative has found significant purchase in recent mainstream discourse through the rise of Trumpism, right-wing media figures like Tucker Carlson, and events such as 2017&’s &“Unite the Right&” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, Michael Feola diagnoses the dangers this racist theory poses as it shapes the far-right imagination, expands through civil society, and deforms political culture. In particular, he tracks how the replacement narrative has given rise to malignant political strategies designed to &“take back&” the nation from its perceived enemies—by force if deemed necessary. Identifying the Great Replacement narrative as a central force behind the rise and expansion of far-right extremism, Feola shows how it has motivated a variety of dangerous political projects in pursuit of illiberal, antidemocratic futures. From calls for the creation of segregated white ethnostates to extremist violence such as the mass shootings in Christchurch, El Paso, and Buffalo, The Rage of Replacement makes clear that replacement theory poses a dire threat to democracy and safety.
Raid and Reconciliation: Pancho Villa, Modernization, and Violence in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands
by Brandon MorganAround the turn of the twentieth century, the formation of the U.S.-Mexico border through the rise of capitalism brought new forms of violence, this time codified in law, land surveys, and capitalist land and resource regimes—the markers of modernity and progress that were the hallmarks of Gilded Age America and Porfirian Mexico. Military units, settlers, and boosters dispossessed Southern Apache peoples of their homelands and attempted to erase the histories of Mexican colonists in the Lower Mimbres Valley region. As a result, people of multiple racial and national identities came together to forge new border communities. In Raid and Reconciliation Brandon Morgan examines the story of Pancho Villa&’s 1916 raid on Columbus, New Mexico—an event that has been referenced in various histories of the border and the Mexican Revolution but not contextualized on its own—and shows that violence was integral to the modern capitalist development that shaped the border. Raid and Reconciliation provides new insights into the Mexican Revolution and sheds light on the connections between violence and modernization. Lessons from this border story resonate in today&’s debates over migration, race, and what it means to be an American.
Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the Rise of Empires
by David ChaffetzA captivating history of civilization that reveals the central role of the horse in culture, commerce, and conquest. No animal is so entangled in human history as the horse. The thread starts in prehistory, with a slight, shy animal, hunted for food. Domesticating the horse allowed early humans to settle the vast Eurasian steppe; later, their horses enabled new forms of warfare, encouraged long-distance trade routes, and ended up acquiring deep cultural and religious significance. Over time, horses came to power mighty empires in Iran, Afghanistan, China, India, and, later, Russia. Genghis Khan and the thirteenth-century Mongols offer the most famous example, but from ancient Assyria and Persia, to the seventeenth-century Mughals, to the high noon of colonialism in the early twentieth century, horse breeding was indispensable to conquest and statecraft. Scholar of Asian history David Chaffetz tells the story of how the horse made rulers, raiders, and traders interchangeable, providing a novel explanation for the turbulent history of the “Silk Road,” which might be better called the Horse Road. Drawing on recent research in fields including genetics and forensic archeology, Chaffetz presents a lively history of the great horse empires that shaped civilization.
A Rainbow Inside My Body: Finding Peace Through Yoga, Breathing Exercises, and the Chakras
by Vanitha Swaminathan E. Katherine KottarasLearn yoga, breathing exercises, and mindfulness through the rainbow of the chakras!When I need to know how I am feeling, I can close my eyes and breathe.In an increasingly stressful world, it is more important than ever to help kids establish helpful tools to manage it. In this colorful meditation written by experts on healthy living, young readers will learn yoga poses, breathing exercises, and more through the colorful rainbow inside them: the chakras. With a playful and imaginative approach, children can find energy and better understand their feelings by focusing within. With accessible information about the history of yoga and ayurveda, A Rainbow Inside My Body reveals how when the mind, body, and spirit are balanced, we can make better decisions and respond to stress in a peaceful way.
The Rainbow Twins and the Great Golden Bird
by Seth NewfeldIn the enchanting kingdom of Doria, the Great Golden Bird has been a guardian and a mystery for over a millennium. Her origins and age remain unknown, but her presence is a constant source of comfort and wonder for the people. Perched atop the tallest tree in the Great Meadow, she watches over the land, ensuring that the weather is always agreeable. The rains come twice a week, nourishing the crops, rivers, and lakes, while the weekends remain dry. In the winter, snow falls just enough for the joy of sledding and skiing. The Dorians believe that the Golden Bird is the force behind this perfect balance. Only the Royal twins of Doria, Gem and Jewel, have ever been close to the enigmatic creature. However, when they wake up one Sunday morning to a dreadful rainstorm, they realize that the Golden Bird is in grave danger, and it falls upon them to save her and protect the kingdom from an uncertain fate.
Ranch Ambush (Marshals of Mesa Point #1)
by Barb HanFor a US marshal, going home meansprotecting a woman from his past Fourteen years after the girl Duke Remington loved disappeared, the US marshal comes home to discover that Audrey Newcastle is in mortal danger. Protecting Audrey, now a sheriff&’s deputy, rekindles painful memories and unwelcome desire. But as secrets from Audrey&’s mysterious past surface, Duke must find a way to earn her trust and stop a killer lying in wait to complete a final act of vengeance…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Marshals of Mesa Point series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Ranch AmbushBook 2: Bounty Hunted