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It is not your imagination: water crises are more frequent. Our twentieth-century systems for providing the water that grows food, sustains cities, and supports healthy ecosystems are failing to meet the demands of growing population and the challenges brought on by climate change. But the grim news reports—of empty reservoirs, withering crops, failing ecosystems—need not be cause for despair, argues award-winning author David Sedlak.

Western philosophers have long claimed that God, if such a being exists, is a personal force capable of reason, and that the path to a good human life is also the path to a happy one. But what if these claims prove false, or at least deeply misleading? The Aztecs of central Mexico had a rich philosophical tradition, recorded in Latin script by Spanish clergymen and passed down for centuries in the native Nahuatl language—one of the earliest transcripts being the Huehuetlatolli, or Discourses of the Elders, compiled by Friar Andres de Olmos circa 1535.

In the bustling world of toddlerhood, where every day is an adventure filled with discoveries and challenges, understanding a child's perspective is the key to nurturing with compassion. Gentle Parenting for Toddlers: Nurturing with Love and Understanding serves as a beacon for parents navigating these formative years, seeking to connect deeply with their young ones. Delve into the intricacies of toddlerhood, from the whirlwind of emotions and developmental leaps to the ever-evolving social dynamics.

Reed Davenport is a womanizer enjoying a carefree life until his beloved father dies. Now Viscount Boxling, Reed takes his responsibilities seriously, including providing an heir. He turns to the Duchess of Camden, famed for her matchmaking skills, and puts himself in her hands, hoping he will find not only his viscountess—but love.

What is the meaning of life? What happened to your dreams? Do you always need a plan for life or does life have its own plan that you can follow? These are the questions Tom encounters on his journey into his inner self. The sudden death of his father tears Tom out of life. In faraway Andalusia, fate leads him to Nepanthe, a mystical place free of worries.

Emily Lloyd, a young widow in Reconstruction-era Virginia, is accused of poisoning her three-year-old daughter, Maud. It isn’t the first death in her home—her husband and three other children all died of mysterious illnesses—so when Maud succumbs to an unexplained malady, the town suspects foul play. Soon Mrs. Lloyd is charged not only with poisoning the child but also with murdering her children, her husband, and her aunt.

Welcome to a delightful journey through the enthralling world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), where humor meets high-tech, and codes crack jokes. Have you ever wondered about the brainy secrets behind your digital assistant or why robots might want to attend school? Dive into of Bots & Bytes: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, and Machine Learning, and unearth the captivating stories behind today’s intelligent machines. This book is your guide from the whimsical beginnings of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pop culture to its pivotal role in modern society.

Here, for your approval, are the first 15 Matt Cooper, P.I. stories in the collection of 420 stories. These 15 take place in the mid-to-late 1940s, and show the beginnings of Cooper Investigations.

As the Spanish Flu pandemic and World War I rages on, Duke explores three continents, sails three oceans, and finds true love in a steamy wartime romance. In battle, he flawlessly maneuvers aviation's historic Nieuport 28 Biplanes and Sopwith Triplanes in momentous dogfights against the best of the Red Baron's Flying Circus. While surviving against all odds, Duke discovers legendary riches and powers that could change the known world.

Harbor Lights is a story collection from one of the most popular and widely acclaimed icons of American fiction, featuring a never-before-published novella. These eight stories move from the marshlands on the Gulf of Mexico to the sweeping plains of Colorado to prisons, saloons, and trailer parks across the South, weaving together love, friendship, violence, survival, and revenge

Foundations of Faith: A Guide for New Christian Believers is a comprehensive and easy-to-understand book, designed to provide new Christians with the basics to start off their faith journey. This book offers a step-by-step exploration of key aspects of Christianity, guiding listeners through fundamental beliefs, practices, and principles that form the bedrock of the Christian faith.

Adrian Powell has a secret, a secret he’s guarded for 17 years. But it’s come at a cost—few friends, fewer lovers, and a lifetime of loneliness. If he’s a bit grumpy and a tad pessimistic, who can blame him? So, exactly how he’s ended up with a bunch of nosy friends, a beautiful lakeside cottage and a successful business, is beyond him.

Knowledge is power! Crush the competition at trivia night or start the most interesting conversation ever with real facts that are hard to believe. This book is loaded with mind-blowing facts that are sure to keep you wondering, "How are these even true?" while equipping you to outsmart everyone in the room.

If you are a believer, believe in building wealth as a lifestyle, desire to compound your money, know riches are your inheritance from God, want to gain access to high-class money secrets, then this book is for you!

I’ve fought monsters big and small, but rebuilding civilization might be my toughest battle yet. We might have secured D.C., but that doesn’t mean the threats are over. This time, it’s more insidious and dangerous than we ever expected. I’m going to have to find a way to rebuild a community, develop infrastructure, keep on leveling, and save my people from a deadly, magical virus.

This book Spotting Danger for Travelers is geared towards the traveler/s who at any moment could find themselves faced with a violent encounter but may lack the training needed to detect the situation early or react to it appropriately.

Addiction has been called a moral failing, a social problem, a spiritual crisis, a behavioral disorder, and a brain disease. It has also been called a class issue, a supply problem, a problem of learning, a memory disorder, and a result of trauma. And some propose that addiction is neither a disease nor a problem, but a transgressive expression of freedom, a maligned sub-culture, a therapeutic relationship. Even the term ‘addiction’ is open to question.

This study guide provides comprehensive coverage of all topics included in the RBT® task list. It is designed to assist you in organizing your study plan and preparing for the exam. The guide contains clear and concise definitions and examples organized by the task list, which will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses in the content. In addition to the definitions and examples, the guide also includes fluency questions at the end of each section. These questions provide sentence fill-ins that are designed to build your fluency with key vocabulary terms.

Trying to Make It is R. V. Gundur's journey from the US-Mexico border to America's heartland, from America's prisons to its streets, in search of the true story of the drug trade and the people who participate in it. The book begins in the Paso del Norte area, encompassing the sister cities of Ciudad Juárez and El Paso, which has been in the public eye as calls for securing the border persist. From there, it moves on to Phoenix, which was infamously associated with the drug trade through a series of kidnappings....

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn the basics of stock trading, including types or stocks, stock exchanges, and market analysis. You’ll discover different trading strategies, including long-term investing, short-term trading, swing trading, and more. You’ll also learn how to manage risk and develop a trading plan that suits your goals and personality.