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The Elementary School Journal, volume 125 number 4 (June 2025)
by The Elementary School JournalThis is volume 125 issue 4 of The Elementary School Journal. The Elementary School Journal (ESJ) has served researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners in the elementary and middle school education for more than one hundred years. ESJ publishes peer-reviewed articles that pertain to both education theory and research and their implications for teaching practice. In addition, ESJ presents articles that relate the latest research in child development, cognitive psychology, and sociology to school learning and teaching.
International Journal of American Linguistics, volume 91 number 3 (July 2025)
by International Journal of American LinguisticsThis is volume 91 issue 3 of International Journal of American Linguistics. The International Journal of American Linguistics (IJAL) is dedicated to the documentation and analysis of the indigenous languages of the Americas. Founded by Franz Boas and Pliny Earle Goddard in 1917, the journal focuses on the linguistics of American Indigenous languages. IJAL is an important repository for research based on field work and archival materials on the languages of North and South America.
Social Service Review, volume 99 number 2 (June 2025)
by Social Service ReviewThis is volume 99 issue 2 of Social Service Review. Founded in 1927, Social Service Review is devoted to the publication of thought-provoking, original research on pressing social issues and promising social work practices and social welfare policies. Articles in SSR analyze issues from the vantage points of a broad spectrum of disciplines, theories, and methodological traditions, at the individual, family, community, organizational, and societal levels. Social Service Review features balanced, scholarly contributions from social work and social welfare scholars and from members of the various allied disciplines engaged in research on human behavior, social systems, social structure, history, public policy, and social services.
History Lessons
by Zoe B. WallbrookA college history professor must solve her superstar colleague's murder before she becomes the next target in this funny, romantic debut mystery, perfect for readers of Janet Evanovich, Kellye Garrett, and Ali Hazelwood.As a newly minted junior professor, Daphne Ouverture spends her days giving lectures on French colonialism, working on her next academic book, and going on atrocious dates. Her small world suits her just fine. Until Sam Taylor dies.The rising star of Harrison University&’s anthropology department was never one of Daphne&’s favorites, despite his popularity. But that doesn&’t prevent Sam&’s killer from believing Daphne has something that belonged to Sam—something the killer will stop at nothing to get.Between grading papers and navigating her disastrous love life, Daphne embarks on her own investigation to find out what connects her to Sam&’s murder. With the help of an alluring former-detective-turned-bookseller, she unravels a deadly cover-up on campus.This well-crafted, voice-driven mystery introduces an unforgettable crime fiction heroine.
The Girl with the Golden Eyes
by Honoré de BalzacIn this influential novella, regarded as one of Balzac&’s greatest works, a dissolute aristocrat competes with a shadowy rival for the love of an enigmatic golden-eyed woman—a crazed and annihilating conflict that plays out in the most darkly decadent corners of Parisian high society.A handsome, brilliant, consummate hedonist, Henri de Marsay believes in neither man nor woman, neither God nor the devil. He believes in Paris, a city of decadence and sin, a city where every passion is resolved into gold or pleasure. From the first moment Henri catches sight of the girl, he is infatuated. And so is she. Though closely guarded by a stern chaperone, she manages to brush against him in the street and squeeze his hand. Desperate for another glimpse of this "woman of fire," Henri returns every day to where he last saw her until he learns her name, Paquita Valdes, and her address, a forbidding mansion on the Rue Saint-Lazare protected by vicious dogs. Penetrating this palace becomes Henri's obsession. He makes elaborate plans and enlists the help of a secret society, the Devorants, but when at last he enters, he learns a bitter truth not only about the girl but about his own half-sister. His erotic quest ends in bloodshed. The Girl with the Golden Eyes is one of the most memorable and fantastic episodes in Balzac's Human Comedy—its dark vision of Paris and human sexuality an inspiration to Oscar Wilde in Salomé and to Marcel Proust, whose Baron de Charlus praises its author for his knowledge "even of those passions which the rest of the world ignores, or studies only to castigate them."
The President's Hat
by Antoine LaurainThis international bestseller is a charming &“fable of romance and redemption&” about an unsuspecting accountant who happens upon the life-changing power of a rather special hat (Telegraph)&“As entertaining as it is original, this is the story to enjoy like a chocolate with a surprise centre&” –Marie France&“Impossible to resist&” –L'ExpressDining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie, accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when French President François Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Once the presidential party has gone, Daniel discovers that Mitterrand's black felt hat has been left behind. After a few moments' soul-searching, Daniel decides to keep the hat as a souvenir of an extraordinary evening. It's a perfect fit, and as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel somehow . . . different.Has Daniel unwittingly discovered the secret of supreme power? Over the course of the next 2 years the iconic item of headgear plays with the lives of the men and women who wear it, bringing them success that had previously eluded them. As it makes its way from head to head, the wearers find themselves acting with more confidence, decisiveness, authority and panache—just like the original wearer. Some, like Daniel, attribute their new luck to the hat itself, while some are unaware of its magical effects. All, however, find themselves changed by their time spent wearing the president&’s hat.Shot through with a delicious, wicked sense of humour, this delightfully quirky novel is a vivid re-creation of 1980s Paris, and an enchanting exploration of life's possibilities.
Hot Girls with Balls: A Novel
by Benedict NguyenIn this outrageous and deeply serious satire, two star indoor volleyball players juggle unspoken jealousies in their off-court romance ahead of their rival teams&’ first rematch in a yearSix is 6′7″, scheming to rejoin the starting lineup, and barely checks her phone. Green is 6′1″, always building her brand, and secretly jealous of her more famous girlfriend. Together, they&’re going where no Asian American trans woman has gone before: the men&’s pro indoor volleyball league. Our hot girls with balls just thought playing with the boys would spare them some controversy . . . haha.In between their rival teams&’ away games across the globe, Six and Green stay connected on SpaceTime and selflessly broadcast their romance to fans on their weekly Instagraph live show. After a long season, they&’ll finally reunite for the championship tournament, the first to accommodate in-person fans since the COVIS pandemic struck the world a year ago. Just as they enter an airtight bro bubble of the world&’s best, they&’re faced with a crisis that demands an indisputably humiliating task: make a public statement online.Can Green stock up enough clout for her post-ball future? Can Six girlboss her team&’s seniority politics? Can they both take a time-out to just grieve? Their rabid fans and horny haters await their next move. We&’re all just desperate for a whiff of the sweaty feminine energy that makes that ball thwack with such spectacular force.
Spiritual Power and Integrity: Uncovering Spiritual Reality and Realizing Peace, Love, and Divinity
by David R. Hawkins MD/PHDIn this lecture series, acclaimed teacher Dr. David R. Hawkins explains how we can transcend lower levels of consciousness and experience the highest levels in the Map of Consciousness®.How do we go from the 400s to the 500s? Theology, philosophy, and epistemology will lead us up to the doorway but cannot lead us through the doorway. &“The way out of the box&” is through Love, Joy, Peace, Beauty, Consideration, Devotion, and the reverence for Truth, which is the appreciation of all that is sacred.In this book, Dr. David Hawkins goes on to explore how everything is happening spontaneously and that nothing is causing anything. He then talks about content and how it relates to context and how to love your humanness.Some of the many topics discussed include:Transcending duality, no-mind, silence, Asking &“Who am I?&” vs. &“What am I?&”Stillness, letting go, aligning with integrity, and dissolving content into contextLoving your animal natureThe concept of &“happening&” being illusoryAnd much more!
The Yomigaeri Tunnel
by Kelly MurashigeThis speculative coming-of-age YA novel follows a teenager as she undertakes a magical journey to bring her deceased childhood friend back to life.A poignant quest for hope with original, fantastical twists, perfect for fans of Dustin Thao and Ann Liang.Monika can&’t bring herself to celebrate her last summer before college. Instead, she&’s still grieving the loss of the one classmate who didn&’t make it to graduation, a boy named Shun with whom she had a complicated relationship.Then, during her final Japanese Club meeting, Monika hears about the Yomigaeri Tunnel, a local urban legend. Those who venture into this mythological passageway undergo harrowing trials to confront their hidden secrets and worst fears. According to the lore, anyone who makes it through is rewarded with the ability to resurrect one soul from the dead.Monika jumps at the chance to bring back Shun, but she soon discovers she&’s not alone. Sharp-tongued and fierce Shiori is hell-bent on reviving her mother and won&’t let anyone stop her. As Monika and Shiori confront the ghosts of their pasts, they have to decide: Are they friends, or foes?With fantastical twists, this emotional, offbeat book about hope and healing is an essential read for anyone who&’s ever needed a friend in the darkness.
Big Girls Don't Cry: A Memoir About Taking Up Space
by Susan Swan&“[Swan's writing offers] not only an enjoyable read, but also the chance to think and reflect on the vast complex living entity that is the world." —Nobel Prize-winner Olga Tokarczuk Where do we belong if we don't fit in? A memoir about what it means to defy expectations as a woman, a mother and an artist, with a foreword from award-winning writer Margaret AtwoodSusan Swan has never fit inside the boxes that other people have made for her—the daughter box, the wife box, the mother box, the femininity box. Instead, throughout her richly lived, independent decades, she has carved her own path and lived with the consequences.In this revealing and revelatory memoir, Swan shares the key moments of her life. As a child in a small Ontario town, she was defined by her size—attracting ridicule because she was six-foot-two by the age of twelve. She left her marriage to be a single mother and a fiction writer in the edgy, underground art scene of 1970s Toronto. In her forties, she embraced the new freedom of the Aphrodite years. Despite the costs to her relationships, Swan kept searching for the place she fit, living in the literary circles of New York while seeking pleasure and spiritual wisdom in Greece, and culminating in the hard-won experience of true self-acceptance in her seventies.Swan examines the expectations of women of her generation and beyond using the lens of her then-unusual height as a metaphor for the way women are expected not to take up space in the world. Inspiring and thought-provoking, Big Girls Don&’t Cry invites us to re-examine what we've been taught to believe about ourselves and ask how it could be different.
French Windows
by Antoine LaurainWith trademark style and charming whimsy, this intriguing murder mystery of neighbourly curiosity from a "master storyteller" is sure to delight fans old and new (Huffington Post)&“Admirably concise; intriguing, comic and poignant by turns, this is a sheer delight&” — The GuardianFive floors, one murder, let the therapy begin. . .Nathalia Guitry was a successful photographer—until the day she caught a murder on camera. Traumatised and unable to work, she begins attending therapy, where Doctor Faber suggests a way out of her creative block: she must write stories about the people she sees in the building opposite, floor by floor.Starting on the ground floor, with the actor-turned-YouTube life coach, and going all the way to the 5th floor via a cartoonist and an ex-trader, Nathalia creates vivid accounts of her Parisian neighbours' lives. But are her tales real or imaginary?Dr Faber becomes increasingly uncertain as their sessions play out, but he has his own has his own quirks and foibles to deal with, from his habit of collecting keys—and interest in finding out what they unlock—to his passion for smoking.As Nathalia&’s stories climb the floors of the apartment building, doctor and patient engage in an intellectual game of cat and mouse, teasing each other—and the reader—with hints and misdirection. Will you be able to tell truth from fiction?French Windows oozes Parisian perfection from a master storyteller, with a good dose of mystery, intrigue, and suspense.
Adaptive Tai Chi: An Accessible Practice for Empowering Body and Mind
by Zibin GuoA simple and inclusive Tai Chi program, completely modifiable with helpful illustrations, that empowers people of all physical abilities to experience the transformative qualities of this art. Includes sequences for standing/moving, stationary standing, seated, and wheelchair.In Tai Chi Chuan, the traditional Chinese martial and healing art, we learn to overcome challenges by empowering the mind and transforming the body. Adaptive Tai Chi offers an innovative approach that speaks to this powerful idea and makes Tai Chi accessible and beneficial to people with a range of physical conditions or ambulatory impairment.The slow, circular, flowing, and graceful movements of Tai Chi require little space and no equipment, making it an ideal practice for people with different physical abilities (it&’s been included in the Paralympics since 2008). Adaptive Tai Chi introduces readers to the culture, philosophy, and physiology of Tai Chi—and gives readers four completely illustrated practices, each modified for different physical abilities, including conventional standing/moving, stationary standing, seated, and wheelchair sequences.Along with the complete illustrated adaptive Tai Chi sequences, Guo includes notes and philosophical insights into each practice. The complete program offered in Adaptive Tai Chi allows everyone to access the profound benefits of Tai Chi practice.
Ruth Asawa and the Artist-Mother at Midcentury
by Jordan TroellerHow a group of artist-mothers in postwar San Francisco refused the centuries-old belief that a woman could not make art while also raising children.For most of modern history, to be an artist and a mother was to embody a contradiction in terms. This &“awful dichotomy,&” as painter Alice Neel put it, pitted artmaking against caretaking and argued that the best art was made at the expense of family and futurity. But in San Francisco in the 1950s and 1960s, a group of artists gathered around Ruth Asawa (1926–2013) began to reject this dominant narrative. In Ruth Asawa and the Artist-Mother at Midcentury, Jordan Troeller analyzes this remarkable moment. Insisting that their labor as mothers fueled their labor as artists, these women redefined key aesthetic concerns of their era, including autonomy, medium specificity, and originality.Delving into the archive, where the traces of motherhood have not yet been erased from official history, Troeller reveals Ruth Asawa&’s personal and professional dialogue with several other artist-mothers, including Merry Renk, Imogen Cunningham, and Sally Woodbridge. For these women, motherhood was not an essentialized identity, but rather a means to reimagine the terms of artmaking outside of the patriarchal policing of reproduction. This project unfolded in three broad areas, which also structure the book&’s chapters: domesticity and decoration; metaphors for creativity; and maternal labor in the public sphere, especially in the public schools. Drawing on queer theory and feminist writings, Troeller argues that in belatedly accounting for the figure of the artist-mother, art history must reckon with an emergent paradigm of artmaking, one predicated on reciprocity, caretaking, and futurity.
AP Human Geography Premium, 2026: Prep Book with 6 Practice Tests+ Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's AP Prep)
by Peter S. Alagona Meredith Marsh Ph.D. Barron's Educational SeriesBe prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron&’s AP Human Geography Premium, 2026 includes in‑depth content review and practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 6 full‑length practice tests–3 in the book, including a diagnostic test to target your studying, and 3 more online –plus detailed answer explanations for all questions Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all units on the AP Human Geography exam Reinforce your learning with multiple-choice and free-response practice questions at the end of each chapter, all accompanied by clear answers and explanations Learn to think geographically by reviewing key terms and their definitions, detailed maps and graphs, end-of-chapter summaries, and much more Robust Online Practice Continue your practice with 3 full‑length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Power up your study sessions with Barron's AP Human Geography on Kahoot!‑‑ additional, free practice to help you ace your exam!Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.
Sycorax: A Novel
by Nydia HetheringtonA captivating reimagining of the life lived by the powerful witch Sycorax before her banishment to the island in William Shakespeare's The Tempest.Born of the sun and moon, shaped by fire and malady, comes a young woman whose story has never been told... They call her Sycorax. Seer. Sage. Sorceress. Outcast by society and all alone in the world, Sycorax must find a way to understand her true nature. But as her powers begin to grow, so too do the suspicions of the local townspeople. For knowledge can be dangerous, and a woman's knowledge is the most dangerous of all... With a great storm brewing on the horizon, Sycorax finds herself in increasing peril - but will her powers save her, or will they spell the end for them all? Find out in this gripping and vivid narrative exploration of one of literatures most mysterious figures.
The White Crow (Philomena McCarthy Series)
by Michael Robotham&“No one does suspense better.&” —Stephen King Ambitious young London police officer Philomena McCarthy returns in this propulsive thriller by the author of When You Are Mine.Philomena McCarthy has defied the odds to become a young officer with the Metropolitan Police despite her father and her uncles being notorious London gangsters. On patrol one night, Philomena finds a barefoot child, covered in blood, who says she can&’t wake her mother. Meanwhile, three miles away, a London jeweler has a bomb strapped to his chest in his ransacked store and millions are missing. These two events collide and threaten Philomena&’s career, her new marriage, and her life. In too deep, and falling further, Phil must decide who she can trust—her family or her colleagues—and on what side of the thin blue line she wants to live. Told in real time from multiple points of view, The White Crow is filled with almost unbearable suspense—a page-turning tour de force that shows Robotham at the top of his game.
Uncross Your Legs
by Stan HermanIn Uncross Your Legs: A Life in Fashion, learn the story behind the man whose vision, over 60 years, has dramatically helped forge and transform American style.On any given day, more people will be &“wearing&” Stan Herman than any other American fashion designer. As he continues to work and thrive in his 95th year, Herman is the most acclaimed uniform designer of our time. But that is just part of a life well-lived, and well-loved. In Uncross Your Legs: A Life in Fashion, Herman reflects on a remarkable life and career, from his childhood in Brooklyn, NY and Passaic, NJ, to WWII Army service in Europe, and back to NYC as a young freelance designer in the fashion hothouse of the Garment District. Next up, 16 years as head of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, where he was instrumental in bringing New York Fashion Week to Bryant Park – all the while continuing his thriving uniform and leisurewear design business. It&’s also a deeply moving and insightful memoir, following personal triumphs and tragedies, including his nearly 40 year relationship with novelist Gene Horowitz, who suffered a heart attack and passed away in 1992. Together they lived their lives in the shadow of the AIDS crisis that decimated their personal and professional worlds. They also shared a beloved poodle named &“Mozart,&” who helped fill the void when Herman found himself suddenly alone. With equal aplomb, Herman writes with good humor and compassion, recalling the cruel and casual racism he witnessed in the military, his focus on animal rights in the fashion industry – as well as encountering the indignities of one&’s aging anatomy. Learn the story behind the man whose vision, over 60 years, has dramatically helped forge and transform American style.
AP English Literature and Composition Premium, 2026: Prep Book with 8 Practice Tests + Online Practice (Barron's AP Prep)
by Michael Schanhals Barron's Educational SeriesTest change update! The College Board has recently announced a change for the May 2025 exams: the AP English Literature and Composition exam will be offered in a digital format only and multiple-choice questions will now feature four answer choices instead of five.Barron&’s AP English Literature and Composition Premium, 2026 includes in‑depth content review and practice. Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 5 full‑length practice tests in the book, including a diagnostic– in the updated format–plus detailed answer explanations and sample essays Strengthen your knowledge with key advice for answering multiple-choice questions and writing a polished essay Reinforce your learning with practice by tackling dozens of sample questions and mini-workout exercises that cover all units on the AP English Literature and Composition exam Brush up on the literary terms you should know for test day with a clear and comprehensive glossary Robust Online Practice Practice for the new digital exam with 3 full‑length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub--updated for the test change Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Going forward, this exam will only be offered in a digital format. Barron's AP online tests offer a digital experience with a timed test option to get you ready for test day. Visit the Barron's Learning Hub for more digital practice.Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.
AP European History Premium, Fourteenth Edition: Prep Book with 5 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron's AP Prep)
by Seth A. Roberts M.A. Barron's Educational SeriesBe prepared for exam day with Barron&’s. Trusted content from AP experts! Barron&’s AP European History Premium, Fourteenth Edition includes in‑depth content review and online practice. It&’s the only book you&’ll need to be prepared for exam day.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 5 full‑length practice tests–2 in the book and 3 more online–plus detailed answer explanations, sample responses, and scoring guidelines for all questions Strengthen your knowledge with in‑depth review covering all Units on the AP European History Exam Reinforce your learning with long essay, short-answer, and multiple-choice practice questions at the end of each chapter Robust Online Practice Determine which topics you know well and which you need to brush up on with comprehensive practice assessments for each major time period in European History Continue your practice with 3 full‑length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.
AP English Language and Composition Premium, 2026: Prep Book with 8 Practice Tests + Online Practice (Barron's AP Prep)
by Michael Schanhals Barron's Educational SeriesBarron&’s AP English Language and Composition Premium, 2026 includes in‑depth content review and practice.Written by Experienced Educators Learn from Barron&’s‑‑all content is written and reviewed by AP experts Build your understanding with comprehensive review tailored to the most recent exam for 2025 and beyond Get a leg up with tips, strategies, and study advice for exam day‑‑it&’s like having a trusted tutor by your side Be Confident on Exam Day Sharpen your test‑taking skills with 5 full‑length practice tests in the book, including a diagnostic –plus detailed answer explanations and sample essays Strengthen your knowledge with key advice for answering multiple-choice questions and writing a polished essay Reinforce your learning with practice by tackling dozens of mini-workout exercises that cover all units on the AP English Language and Composition exam Learn what constitutes a well-written essay by reviewing the essay-scoring guidelines for each practice test Robust Online Practice Practice for the new digital exam with 3 full‑length practice tests on Barron&’s Online Learning Hub --updated for the test change Simulate the exam experience with a timed test option Deepen your understanding with detailed answer explanations and expert advice Gain confidence with scoring to check your learning progress Going forward, this exam will only be offered in a digital format. Barron's AP online tests offer a digital experience with a timed test option to get you ready for test day. Visit the Barron's Learning Hub for more digital practice.Power up your study sessions with Barron's AP English Language and Composition on Kahoot!‑‑additional, free practice to help you ace your exam!Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product.
Let's Make a Scene: A Novel
by Laura WoodThe companion novel to Laura Wood&’s &“excellent, unputdownable adult debut&” (Library Journal, starred review) Under Your Spell follows Theo Eliott&’s best friend Cynthie Taylor as she&’s pulled back into a fake PR relationship with Jack Turner-Jones, the one costar she swore she&’d never work with again.When Cynthie Taylor gets her first real acting job, starring in a small British movie, she is over the moon. There is only one problem…Cynthie&’s arrogant and annoyingly handsome costar Jack hates her, and the feeling is definitely mutual. While they may be at war behind the scenes, their on-screen chemistry is palpable, and the studio sees an opportunity—have the two young stars fake a romance that will charm fans and draw crowds. Thirteen years later, Cynthie and Jack have successfully kept their promise to stay far away from one another, until a surprising offer comes to make a sequel to the cult classic that launched their careers. But there&’s a catch: they must also rekindle their pretend relationship…and this time there&’s a documentary crew following their every move. Cynthie and Jack both desperately need this film to work, but can two ex-rivals ever really trust each other? And what happens when the roles they&’re playing start to feel all too real?
Bringing the Beach Home
by Laura AtkinsA heartwarming picture book about the healing power of creativity and nature, Bringing the Beach Home follows a young child who finds calm and connection during a day at the shore—and learns how to carry that feeling home."Delicately warm and lovely. This is an understated yet graceful portrait of a child channeling negative feelings into something beautiful." —Kirkus Reviews When the back-and-forth between Mom&’s and Dad&’s houses feels like too much, Rowan finds peace in the sounds of the waves and the feel of the sand. A wind chime made from collected beach treasures becomes a symbol of comfort, resilience, and the power of creating with our feelings.This lyrical story supports emotional regulation and helps children process transitions through grounded, sensory storytelling.What You&’ll Love Inside: • Nature as Comfort: Shows how the peace of the natural world can ease anxiety and foster connection. • Creating with Our Feelings: Encourages emotional expression through imaginative, hands-on projects. • Visual Beauty: Lush, expressive illustrations and a cover rich with detail and texture bring the beach—and Rowan&’s journey—vividly to life. • Family-Centered Resilience: Highlights the strength of family bonds and offers an empowering lens for children navigating shared custody or life&’s many changes.A powerful story that gives children tools to process change—and reminds them that they can carry peace within them wherever they go.
Imaging of Endometriosis: A Comparative Guide of US, MRI and Surgery
by Pascal RoussetThis book presents integrated learning to diagnose endometriosis, combining all imaging modalities such as transvaginal ultrasonography, MRI, and laparoscopy. The different forms of endometriosis are detailed with a systematic compartmental analysis focusing on radiosurgical correlation and the impact of imaging for predicting surgical findings. The chapters on superficial and adnexal endometriosis include typical and atypical findings. Deep pelvic endometriosis is detailed, with descriptions of central deep pelvic locations splitted into dedicated chapters for: anterior (bladder and round ligament), middle (torus, uterosacral ligament posterior vaginal pouch, adenomyosis), and posterior (rectosigmoid). Lateral localisations are described, as well as parietal fascia (including nervous localisation) and pelvic and extrapelvic locations, including diaphragmatic, thoracic, and abdominal wall location. Finally, this book explains how to perform the different imaging techniques and how to report ultrasonography, MRI, and laparoscopic surgery when exploring endometriosis. The descriptions provided in the book are based on international consensus (IDEA, dPEI, #Enzian score, …). The text is richly supported by radiological and surgical images.
Topics in Combinatorics and Graph Theory
by R. RamaThe book covers all the basics of both the topics. The topics are sequenced in such a manner that there is a flow in understanding the advances. The first and second chapters cover all the basic methods and tools for counting. Chapter 3 is on binomial theorem and binomial identities. Topics such as partitions, permutations on multisets, generating functions, recurrence relation, principle of inclusion exclusion, repeated counting, partially ordered sets and Mobius inversion, Polya's counting are covered in different chapters. Some basic chapters have some worked-out exercise. Information on Catalan numbers, Eulerian Numbers, Narayana Numbers, and Schroder Number are given in a chapter. The topic on "discrete probability" covers the connection between counting techniques and probability theory. There second part of the book covers topics in graph theory such as basics of graphs, trees,bipartite graphs, matching , planar graphs, Euler and Hamilton graphs, graph coloring, Ramsey theory, spectral properties, and some graph algorithms.Adequate exercise and examples are provided so as to enhance the reader's interest and understanding. Some interesting concepts like high hamiltonicity, power of graphs, domination, and matrix tree theorem are introduced.
Internet Use and Political Participation
by Fanbin ZengThis book explores how Chinese citizens influence both real and internet political participation via using internet. During real political participation in selection and collective incident, the influence of internet use is different, which results from different situations of the development of different types of political participation in China. According to the analysis on the political participation in the network public opinion&’s supervision, internet advice, and internet alternative, the author finds that these types of political participation subject to institutional arrangement and effect of real political participation. Therefore, the author proposes that the real political participation effected by the use of internet and internet political participation mutually supply and influence each other, where there is inverse relationship between them. This book will be of interest to researchers, political scientists, and media studies scholars.