New Releases by Sean Stewart

The Story of Robert Nabors is the extraordinary journey of a two-time kidney transplant recipient, who survived a series of traumatic events, and complications in his recovery to fulfill his childhood dream of opening up his own hair salon. Robert faced tremendous difficulties after nearly drowning, and experiencing various health challenges, while having to take on adult responsibilities at a young age. Despite these hardships, Robert has gone on to establish success as a business owner, family man, and community organizer. The Story of Robert Nabors will inspire folks to fight through the adversity in their lives, and hold fast to their dreams.

People don’t want to just walk through life but seek to walk into it. Life is far from perfect. Often, it’s full of hard choices. Waking up from a coma to discover his eighteen-year-old body contained seven stage-four cancerous tumors, Christopher Stewart’s battle for his life began. For Chris, the easy choice was to fight for his life. The hard one was choosing to be himself in the process. Through this journey, Chris saw firsthand that life is filled with challenge, fear, pain, and chaos but that there is also love and beauty to be found and good memories to be made. Breakthrough offers insight into how beautifully haunting our lives can be, as Chris tells how to: - let go of the expectations to be a pretender - every day choose to be yourself—the person you were destined to be - accept yourself for who you are - chase your dreams, because anything is obtainable! Chris was able to make a breakthrough. And through this book he believes that you can breakthrough too. By facing fear, chaos, and pain, you too can find a more meaningful life.

Contemporary neuroscience, infant research, and relational psychotherapy make clear that we are a relational species-that our brain and neurological systems actually organize in the first year of life depending on the relationships that are and are not available. By the second year of life a symbiotic interaction, characterized by mutual affect regulation and mutual attachment experiences, is becoming established. In Terror in Psychotherapy, Dr. Lawrence Hedges demonstrates how trauma experienced during these "organizing" and "symbiotic" levels of relational development stimulate fear, anxiety, and terror that have consequences for later relationships-in extreme forms laying the foundation for suicide and homicide. A series of case vignettes illustrate how early relational intrusive trauma produce terror in transference and countertransference experiencing.

A young man''s journey of resilience and self identity as he navigates through the world. This work focuses on the impact of one''s actions and how to overcome barriers that exist in our daily lives that often have origin in adverse childhood experiences. Each day, Johnny wakes up in a warm loving home and each day he walks out into the cold Minnesota winter, where his experiences change the way he sees the world. Breaking The Ice is the first story in the series of how Johnny became Johnny Knuckles.

"This spellbinding fantasy weaves the tantalizing tale of a young woman''s struggle against her supernatural twin. But when the mystical island of Clouds End comes under attack by the invading forces of a mad emperor, the pair must forge an uneasy alliance to defend their home. "Stewart''s beautifully lucid, poetic prose makes for a narrative of commanding power and enchantment that echoes the best of Le Guin and Tolkein." -- Booklist"--

After magic and monsters re-enter the world, the island of Galveston splits into two sides: the "normal" half, and Carnival, an endless Mardi Gras where miracles abound. "Terrific fun." — Publishers Weekly.

An empathic bounty hunter investigates the murder of a TV evangelist in this fast-paced cyberpunk novel, set in a fundamentalist America of the near future. "Dark and nastily believable." — William Gibson.

This thesis seeks develop a programmatic strategy that integrates seniors into existing communities by identifying the existing amenities and public services offered, understanding the gaps in services for seniors, and then filling those gaps through a new seniors congregate living facility. It also seeks to understand the impacts of retiring Baby Boomers on the seniors care industry, and to integrate new ideas about healthy living and aging-in-place. Victoria BC, which has a significant seniors population, will be the testing ground for this proposed strategy.

Goals: Red Blotch disease (RB) is a recently discovered malady which is impacting grape growing regions in the United States. It is important for growers and winemakers to know the effects the disease may have on grape and wine composition in order to make informed decisions. This study made wines to imitate what might be found as field blends in vineyards affected to different degrees by RB disease. The goal is to determine at what incidence of RB infection will overall wine composition and quality be affected. Key findings: In the grapes at harvest the major differences were a decrease in Brix and significantly higher concentrations of tannins and non-tannin phenolics, in the RB affected fruit. Phenolic analyses found anthocyanins to be significantly higher in all wines made with inclusion of fruit from healthy vines and tannin concentrations were significantly higher in wines made with more fruit from RB affected vines. Many of the volatile differences found may be attributable to fermentation and harvest Brix level. Four mouthfeel and taste sensory attributes were found to be significantly different among the wines, all of which could be the result of ethanol differences. Impact and significance: This study is the first to investigate the impact of making wine with RB affected fruit. Previous studies have focused on the disease’s effect on grape composition. The largest impact on wine composition was ethanol concentration due to decreased sugar accumulation in grapes from RB diseased vines resulting in lower sugar content at harvest compared to grapes coming from healthy vines. The difference in ethanol concentration among the wines was also the main driver for sensory differences in the final wines. Findings can help vineyard managers and winemakers make harvest and winemaking decision such as whether sequential harvesting is a viable option and to what extent inclusion of RB affected fruit can impact wine style.

From strange archaeological marvels to unexplained crimes and mysterious events in nature, our world is full of mystery. Take readers on a journey to discover mysteries around the world and explore theories that experts have tried to explain over the years.

Its very name conjures images of a vast and trackless landscape, where snow-covered onion domes peep over heavy stone fortress walls. Its history is an epic populated by dreamers, madmen and geniuses who left an indelible imprint on the national character. Above all, it is a place where the 21st century collides with the 12th, where the radiant future was born and the past is not really the past. “It’s Russia, My Son” pulls back the veil which has long shrouded this land in mystery, exploring the mindset of a people who have shaped, and continue to shape, the world we live in. A romp through the history and culture of the world’s largest nation, It’s Russia, My Son is a quest to find out what really makes Russians tick. Attitudes towards power, love, friendship, religion and warfare have all played a role in forming the legendary Russian soul. By exploring these themes among many others, the reader will come away with a “roadmap” of the Russian soul, in all its glory and heartbreak, tragedy and triumph. The book will appeal to general readers, as well as travelers, explorers and historians looking for a fresh vantage point from which to view one of the world’s most intriguing nations.

Victor, mon richissime copain, est ruiné, Denny, mon éventuel futur copain, est en ruine, Des types flippants rôdent autour de ma meilleure amie, Et il y a trois cadavres qui traînent sous ma fenêtre. Il ne me reste plus que mon carnet de croquis, une palette de rouges à lèvres de toutes les couleurs, et une sacrée dose de trouille.

How can you turn a normal trip into something truly special? ''The Mindful Traveller'' is not simply a list of the hottest new airline discount websites or advice on how to pack or yet another rundown of "must-see" bucket lists. This book is a distillation of travel techniques and strategies, honed over the course of over 25 years of travel experience, which can help you maximise your precious time abroad. You''ll explore the secrets of itinerary planning by choosing a theme for your trip. You''ll learn simple but effective ways to deal with setbacks and turn potential disappointment to advantage. You''ll uncover some valuable tips on researching your trip and using guidebooks most effectively. You''ll get the lowdown on the different types of travel agents and whether using one is a good idea for your trip. ''The Mindful Traveller'' - simple, straight talking advice to help you create a memorable and exciting trip, your way.

How To Overcome The Fear Of Change and Uncertainty and Turn Your Fears in To Hope“Most People will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.” ~ Timothy Ferris “Backs feeling great pal thank you for inviting me into the world of mind over matter” - J. Jackson, USA? “Sean, I need to thank you for the hope and options you''ve given me… These have given me so much more will power to act and work against the sensual side of me and to find true joy in life” D ~ ? Here Is A Preview Of What You''ll Learn Inside...How To Act From Power and Not Re-Act From Fear How To Turn Our Self Pity Into Self Love and Growth The Gift of Uncertainty: ?How to Find Gold in The Chaos and Uncertainty How To Reframe Change as an Opportunity How To Break Through The Dread and Discomfort Of Change How to “Choose” To See Things Better Than They Are Smashing Fear and Escaping Paralysis The 7 Days “Hope and Optimism” Challenge Moving The Free Line Bonus Package1 Get 3 High Value Self Help Books For Free (3 Books) 2 How To Meditate For Beginners (9min video) 3 Muscle Maximizer Workout Plan and 6 Pack Abs Diet Plan (4 Pdfs) and more...

A William Kennedy no le van bien las cosas. La familia lo persigue, los fantasmas lo atormentan y vive obsesionado por esas canciones pop que uno no puede quitarse de la cabeza. Tiene 32 años, sigue enamorado de su ex mujer y acaba de perder su trabajo. Sueña con calles fantasmales, su aire acondicionado no funciona y en la radio ya no ponen buena música. Cuando su primo lo llama para hablarle de una chica muerta que ronda por su garaje, ayudarlo a salir del paso le parece una buena forma de ganar mil dólares... Pero las cosas no son tan sencillas, sobre todo con la familia de por medio, porque sus parientes muertos lo están buscando para pedirle explicaciones...

Few topics combine mystery and danger like the shadowy world of spies. Send readers undercover to relive the tales of spies throughout history. Each title recounts the dangerous missions of secret agents and how their actions changed history. Exciting photos and text driven by primary sources paint a vivid picture of these courageous men and women.

An exciting, first-person, diary/journal approach to historical biographies and (primarily) ancient civilizations. Readers will also be given valuable tips and ideas for writing their own life stories!

Are robots smarter than humans? Where are they used? How are they built? Why do they work? Can kids build them? Find the answers in this fascinating look at all things robots.

Are robots smarter than humans? Where are they used? How are they built? Why do they work? Can kids build them? Find the answers in this fascinating look at all things robots. These books are perfect for your STEM instruction.

Morning Star Rising at its core is a love story, love story about God''s love for humanity in sending an angel to the city to see if there is any fruit in it before it is destroyed. An angel visits to find a remnant, so it can be saved. This spiritual world is lead by this angel from heaven who comes to the city with the gospel of peace. One world is the society consisting of laws that support sexual immorality. The god of this world, the ruler of the spiritual world influences the affairs of this world. Another world lived spiritually by faith, hope and love, coexists within this fallen world. A grass roots effort emerges with men such as Terry, Matt and Ben challenge the culture and laws of Tobin. Rachel and Kate shine as lights to champion the rights of women and children. They embrace a belief in a power greater than themselves. They shine as lights within dark places. In a world and society that is darkened in the areas of sensuality and sexuality, there is an absence of true love. Pleasure is a dominant feature within the reign of the notorious Mayor Tobin. The popular city named Babel for all its complexity and duality is influenced by this fallen star, Lucifer. The story is about the rise and fall of one star for a new star to rise- Son of the Morning Star. The protagonists of the story must face the challenges of their past if they are to be victorious over any future struggles. The brightest star, Christ represents the Sun that rises in the morning, dissipates darkness. This star rises within the hearts and minds of men and women who embrace eternity. This is the idea behind Morning Star Rising

Der weiseste und mächtigste Jedi-Meister aller Zeiten kehrt zurück! Während die Klonkriege eskalieren, erhält der weise Jedi-Meister Yoda eine überraschende Botschaft: Graf Dooku, sein abtrünniger Schüler und erbitterter Gegenspieler, soll sich zu Friedensverhandlungen bereit erklärt haben. Doch Yoda bleibt misstrauisch und vermutet eine Falle des heimtückischen Grafen. Gleichwohl kann Yoda ein Angebot, das Millionen von Leben retten würde, nicht einfach ausschlagen. Mit zwei vertrauten Jedi-Rittern und ihren Schülern bricht Yoda zu dem schicksalhaften Treffen auf, wohl wissend, dass ihm die vielleicht schwierigste Mission seines Lebens bevorsteht ... Der Schlüsselroman um einen der populärsten Helden aus dem Star-Wars-Universum. Packendes Weltraumabenteuer, angesiedelt zwischen »Episode II« und »Episode III«.

September 11, 2001 is a day that no one will forget. In all, more than 3,000 people died. Once the rubble settled, it became clear who was responsible for this deadly terrorist attack--members of the al-Qaeda network, trained and led by a quiet bearded man named Osama bin Laden. Who is Osama bin Laden and why would he want to cause so much death and destruction? The exciting biographies in the Front-Page Lives series take an in-depth look at some of the world''s most fascinating people.

William « Dead » Kennedy, 32 ans bien tassés, est un homme hanté. Par sa famille, par son ex-femme qu’il ne parvient pas à oublier, par toutes ces chansons de rock qu’on n’arrive pas à se sortir de la tête. Mais surtout par des morts. Littéralement. Des morts qu’il est le seul à voir, depuis son enfance, qui tous lui demandent des réponses – jusqu’à son oncle Billy, depuis longtemps décédé, qui l’exhorte à régler ses comptes avec son passé... Pour ne rien arranger, il vient de perdre son boulot dans une boutique animalière de Houston, son air conditionné vient de rendre l’âme, sa fille de douze ans a décider de s’occuper de son cas et il rêve de routes fantômes en noir et blanc... Alors quand un cousin éloigné – toujours se méfier de la famille – l’appelle au milieu de la nuit pour lui demander de le débarrasser d’une jeune morte qui hante son garage, Will y voit un moyen de se faire facilement quelques centaines de dollars. Sans se douter que ses problèmes ne font que commencer...

Trapped gases of ultracold metastable helium atoms are a unique experimental system. The trapped cloud''s low temperatures, the ability to selectively trap and manipulate individual atomic states and the isolation provided in a vacuum chamber are all conducive to the measurement of precision atomic parameters, such as atomic transition rates. Due to its atomic structure helium - the simplest multi-electron atom - is a favourite test-bed for precision QED theoretical calculations compared to experimentally determined parameters. This thesis reports on a number of transition rates measured for the first time with high accuracy, including the first excited metastable state lifetime, found to be 7870(510)s, the longest of any neutral atomic species yet measured. Transition rates from the 23 P level to the ground state were also measured for the first time and found to be in excellent agreement with theory. Further cooling of helium produces a Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC), where all atoms are in an identical quantum state, the analogue of an optical laser. One particularly interesting property a BEC posesses is long-range coherence to all orders, meaning all component particles are described by a single wavefunction. While first order coherence is measured in an interference experiment like Young''s double slit, higher order coherence is the ability for correlations to exist between groups of two, three or more particles, quantified by the measurement of correlation functions. Prior to the work in this thesis correlation functions for atoms had only been measured for second order. Here we develop a new technique which we use to show that a BEC is coherent to second and third order to 0.1% accuracy, compared to a thermal cloud which we show is incoherent. At small inter-particle spacings, there is an enhanced probability of measuring double and triple events in the thermal cloud (termed bunching). A drawback of all previous atomic correlation measurements is that the small de-Broglie wavelengths compared to the detector resolution leads to a significant reduction in the measured bunching amplitudes compared to theory. By altering our trapping configuration and temperature we are able to measure a two-particle bunching amplitude which is 88% of the theoretical maximum. This system also allowed the measurement of correlations up to 5th order in thermal gases. The near ideal bunching allowed us to demonstrate perturbations to the correlation functions due to the 1D nature of the system. These advances should lead to correlation measurements being used as a probe to characterise more exotic system properties such as low dimensionality, engineered quantum states and paticle pairing. Finally, a waveguide was created using a dipole laser beam and used to guide atoms in analogy to an optical laser in a fibre. Guided ''atom lasers'' are likely to be important components for practical devices such as precision sensors. We demonstrate that a guided atom laser has a gaussian profile matching the lowest transverse mode of the waveguide and is first and second order coherent. In contrast guided thermal atoms show matter-wave speckle and are incoherent.

Power isometrics is a modern take on Isometric exercise, which has been around for thousands of years, andis utilised in such disciplines as Yoga and the Martial arts.