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      • Melanie S. Wolfe

        Make sure to check out the catalog for more titles.   Melanie S. Wolfe is an up and coming author with four self-published books and several manuscripts in the pipeline. She writes fiction that includes a diverse cast of characters with themes that deal with real-world issues and sometimes have a light sci-fi or paranormal feel to them. Her favorite age group falls within the New Adult range but her works appeal to the older YA and adult reader as well. Melanie would like to find representation as well as negotiate domestic and foreign print, digital and audio rights/licensing on her current published works and her upcoming projects.  Melanie S. Wolfe grew up between Kansas City, MO, and various places in Oklahoma (USA) where she studied Liberal Arts at the University of Oklahoma. She was a military wife for ten years and served the Army community as a Relocation Clerk while stationed in Bamberg, Germany. She currently lives in Florida with her family and is loving the beach life.

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      • Gilam Agency - Giovanni Lamanna Agenzia Letteraria

        The Gilam Agency – founded by Giovanni Lamanna – is based in Italy and is specialized in Italian Fiction and Non-Fiction, and Children's Books. We represent about 25 authors, some already established (such as Attilio Del Giudice, Francesco Forlani, Peppe Lanzetta, Gianfranco Pecchinenda, Felice Piemontese, Elena Starace, Giulia Bracco, Roger Salloch), some beginners. We also hold the rights to Non-Fiction books (books about Maria Montessori, pedagogy, sport, social science, philosophy...) The Gilam Agency is partner of some Italian publishers (Neo Edizioni, Lavieri, Funambolo, Dalia, Fefé) in selling translation rights on foreign market. We are also going to represent foreign publishers for selling translation rights in Italy. The Gilam Agency takes part in the most important book fairs and exhibitions in Italy and in Europe. In 2020 the Agency has created a new brand (with its own dedicated staff) for Children's and Illustrated Book Rights (the Wrong Cat Rights Agency).

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        Biography & True Stories
        March 2022

        Body Work

        The Radical Power of Personal Narrative

        by Melissa Febos,

        In this bold and exhilarating mix of memoir and writing guide, Melissa Febos tackles the emotional, psychological, and physical work of writing intimately while offering an utterly fresh examination of the storyteller's life and the challenges it presents. How do we write about the relationships that have formed us? How do we describe our bodies, their desires and traumas? What does it mean to have your writing, or living, dismissed as "navel-gazing"-or else hailed as "so brave, so raw"? And to whom, in the end, do our most intimate stories belong? Drawing on her journey from aspiring writer to acclaimed author and writing professor-via addiction and recovery, sex work and academia-Melissa Febos has created a captivating guide to the writing life, and a brilliantly unusual exploration of subjectivity, privacy, and the power of divulgence. Candid and inspiring, Body Work will empower readers and writers alike, offering ideas-and occasional notes of caution-to anyone who has ever hoped to see their true self reflecting back from the open page.

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        2019

        Why ADHD is Not a Disease

        A polemic

        by Amrei Wittwer

        In some European countries, one in four children is now diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) due to their socially disruptive behaviour. The treatment usually consists of suppressing the symptoms with psychostimulants such as Ritalin. This treatment does not improve school performance, but it curbs the children’s creativity and may stigmatise them for their entire lives. Taking an opposing viewpoint, ADHD expert Dr. Amrei Wittwer focuses on the physical and psychological well-being of the affected children. Because almost all “ADHD patients“ are facing difficulties in relationships with adults, she considers that a solution begins with the children’s domestic and school environments, instruction of parents and teachers, and by using therapeutic approaches rather than simply sedating the children. “Children are our future”, is a common theme in Sunday speeches. Anyone who takes this point seriously, whether or not they themselves are immediately affected, should think about this important topic.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        April 2009

        Food, risk and politics

        Scare, scandal and crisis - insights into the risk politics of food safety

        by Ed Randall

        This is a book about the risk politics of food safety. Food-related risks regularly grab the headlines in ways that threaten reasoned debate and obstruct sensible policy making. In this book, Ed Randall explains why this is the case. He goes on to make the case for a properly informed and fully open public debate about food safety issues. He argues that this is the true antidote to the politics of scare, scandal and crisis. The book skilfully weaves together the many different threads of food safety and risk politics and offers a particularly rewarding read for academics and students in the fields of politics and media studies. It will also appeal to scholars from other disciplines, particularly social psychology and the food sciences. The book is a lively and exceptionally readable account of food safety and risk politics that will engage policy makers and the general reader. It promises to help us all manage food safety issues more intelligently and successfully. ;

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        February 2013

        Sehen lassen

        Die Praxis des Zeigens

        by Lambert Wiesing

        Zeigen erregt Aufmerksamkeit. Ein ausgestreckter Finger lenkt den Blick auf eine Sache – aber nicht nur das: Gerade in jüngster Zeit richten sich auch die Blicke diverser Wissenschaften auf das Zeigen selbst. Thema dieses Buches ist der spezifische kulturelle Umgang mit Bildern und Museen, aber auch mit Uhren, Kunstwerken, Kleidung und Gesichtern, der dazu führt, dass diese uns etwas sehen lassen. Lambert Wiesing widerspricht dabei dem verbreiteten Mythos, Bilder würden schon allein deshalb etwas zeigen, weil auf ihnen etwas sichtbar ist. Eine umfassende und präzise philosophische Studie.

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        Health & Personal Development
        June 2016

        Studying Successfully with ADHD

        A Pratical Guide for Parents

        by Stefanie Rietzler, Fabian Grolimund

        For children with ADHD and their parents, the school years are often difficult. Children may avoid homework they dislike, involve their parents in endless discussions of the point or pointlessness of particular exercises, dawdle and daydream their time away, or explode with frustration if they get something wrong or cannot do something.   This book provides parents with concrete and practical help. It shows you how you can:   • improve your child’s concentration and stamina• increase your child’s motivation to learn and study• reduce frustration, arguments, and tears over homework• control chaos and forgetfulness• help your child succeed by using smart learning methods• develop your child’s strengths• help your child cope with failure and maintain self-confidence• establish a good relationship with the school.     For: • parents / relatives of children with ADHD• therapists• learning coaches• teachers

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        October 2024

        Villa Obscura

        Thriller

        by Melissa C. Hill, Anja Stapor

        Nach dieser Nacht wird nichts mehr sein, wie es war Auf einer Halloweenparty in einer abgelegenen Villa im Harz bricht echter Horror aus. Anfangs hoffen die sechs Jugendlichen noch, dass es sich um einen Scherz handelt. Doch die zwei maskierten Fremden machen Ernst: Sie halten die Sechs gegen ihren Willen fest und schicken sie auf einen lebensgefährlichen Trip durch das zerklüftete Gelände am Brocken. Wonach suchen die Geiselnehmer? Und wer von den sechs entführten Jugendlichen verbirgt das größte Geheimnis? Als eine der Geiseln stirbt, beginnt ein unerbittlicher Wettlauf gegen die Zeit … Villa Obscura: Wer verbirgt hier welches Geheimnis? Hochspannung pur: Packender Young-Adult-Thriller voller unerwarteter Wendungen für Leser*innen ab 14 Jahren. Spannende Erzählperspektive: Die Geschichte wird aus den Blickwinkeln der sechs Jugendlichen erzählt und wirft unterschiedliche Sichtweisen auf dieselben schrecklichen Ereignisse. Einzigartiger Schauplatz: Der mystische Brocken im Harz bietet mit seinem zerklüfteten Gelände eine perfekte und unheimliche Kulisse. Menschliche Abgründe: Der durchdachte Pageturner des Erfolgsduos Melissa C. Hill und Anja Stapor überrascht auf jeder Seite aufs Neue. Der atemberaubende Thriller ab 14 Jahren erzählt eine packende Geschichte voller düsterer Geheimnisse und tödlicher Gefahren und sorgt für ein unvergessliches Leseerlebnis mit überraschenden Wendungen und schockierenden Enthüllungen. Was als lustige Halloweenparty beginnt, verwandelt sich in einen echten Albtraum: Hier geht es nicht mehr um Süßes oder Saures – hier geht es ums Überleben! Ein gruseliges Leseerlebnis für Fans der Geschichten von Ursula Poznanski und Karen M. McManus.

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        March 2024

        Today Is a Good Day to Abolish the Patriarchy

        by Bettina Schulte (ed.)

        Do we still need feminism in Europe? Equality or difference feminism? A new generation of feminists has now broken away from the feminism of the 1960s. The old white Cis man has been discredited, by the "#MeToo" movement at the latest. Sexualised violence against women has been outlawed, perpetrators taken to court. So everything’s good? No, of course not. Men still dominate public discourse; men are unchallenged in leadership positions in politics, society and business; male power still prevails in the domestic environment as well. The extent to which men fight back when they feel threatened by feminism is also evident in the revival of authoritarian nationalist politicians in Europe and around the world. The seven authors shed light on feminist struggles in different areas of life, and illustrate the range of feminism today.

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        May 2023

        Tristan Mortalis

        Thriller

        by Melissa C. Hill, Anja Stapor

        Das dramatische Ende einer tiefen Freundschaft - nachdem Michael, auch bekannt als Tristan, und seine Freunde Alice, Claire, Bene und Damian ihren Schulabschluss gefeiert haben, nehmen ihre Lebenswege unterschiedliche Richtungen. Während einige von ihnen ihr Studium aufnehmen oder beruflich durchstarten, bleibt Tristans Schicksal ungewiss. Diese Ungewissheit findet ein tragisches Ende, als im Moor nahe ihrer Heimatstadt eine Leiche entdeckt wird, die Tristans Kostüm trägt. Dieser Fund löst bei den Freunden nicht nur Entsetzen aus, sondern auch den festen Entschluss, die Wahrheit hinter dem scheinbaren Tod ihres Freundes aufzudecken. Ihre Nachforschungen führen sie jedoch nicht nur tief in die Abgründe ihrer Freundschaft, sondern offenbaren auch, dass jeder von ihnen Geheimnisse verbirgt, die weit über das hinausgehen, was sie voneinander erwartet hatten. Während die Gruppe versucht, das Rätsel um Tristans Verschwinden zu lösen, geraten sie zunehmend in ein Netz aus Lügen, Verrat und unerwarteten Wendungen. "Tristan Mortalis" ist ein packender Thriller, der die Leser mit jeder Seite tiefer in eine Geschichte voller Geheimnisse und überraschender Entdeckungen zieht. Die Autorinnen schaffen es meisterhaft, die Spannung bis zum Schluss aufrechtzuerhalten, während sie gleichzeitig die komplexe Dynamik innerhalb der Gruppe und die Zerbrechlichkeit von Freundschaften unter extremen Umständen beleuchten. Dieses Buch ist nicht nur eine Geschichte über das Aufdecken eines Verbrechens, sondern auch eine tiefgründige Untersuchung der menschlichen Natur und der Frage, wie gut wir die Menschen um uns herum wirklich kennen. Packender Thriller: Bietet Hochspannung und fesselt die Leser*innen bis zur letzten Seite. Komplexe Charakterentwicklung: Vertieft die psychologischen Aspekte jeder Figur und deren Beziehungen zueinander. Meisterhafte Plotkonstruktion: Garantiert überraschende Wendungen und hält die Spannung konstant hoch. Erfolgreiches Autorinnenduo: Melissa C. Hill und Anja Stapors beweisen nach "Lupus Noctis" erneut ihr Talent für packende Jugendthriller. Für Fans von Bestsellerautor*innen: Ideal für Leser, die Werke von Ursula Poznanski und Karen M. McManus schätzen. Tiefgründige Themen: Erkundet Freundschaft, Verlust und die Suche nach Wahrheit in einer zunehmend komplexen Welt. Visuelle und emotionale Erzählweise: Sorgt für ein intensives Leseerlebnis und starke Identifikation mit den Charakteren. Must-read für Thrillerfans: Eine unvergessliche Geschichte, die lange nach dem Umblättern der letzten Seite nachwirkt.

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        January 2021

        Practical R for Biologists

        An Introduction

        by Donald Quicke, Buntika A Butcher, Rachel Kruft Welton

        R is a freely available, open-source statistical programming environment which provides powerful statistical analysis tools and graphics outputs. R is now used by a very wide range of people; biologists (the primary audience of this book), but also all other scientists and engineers, economists, market researchers and medical professionals. R users with expertise are constantly adding new associated packages, and the range already available is immense.This text works through a set of studies that collectively represent almost all the R operations that biology students need in order to analyse their own data. The material is designed to serve students from first year undergraduates through to those beginning post graduate levels. Chapters are organized around topics such as graphing, classical statistical tests, statistical modelling, mapping, and text parsing. Examples are based on real scientific studies, and each one covers the use of more R functions than those simply necessary to get a p-value or plot.The book walks the reader through the data analysis process, starting with very simple plots, and continuing through more complex analyses and programming. It shows how to deal with issues such as error messages that can be confronting for beginners, in order to set students up for a successful scientific career using R.Collectively the authors have a vast amount of teaching experience which they apply here to make the passage into R programming as gentle and easy as possible, whilst guiding the reader to tackle quite complicated programming. Table of contents 1: How to Use this Book 2: Installing and Running R 3: Very Basic R Syntax 4: First Simple Programs and Graphics 5: The Dataframe Concept 6: Plotting Biological Data in Various Ways 7: The Grammar of Graphics Family of Packages 8: Sets and Venn diagrams 9: Statistics: Choosing the Right Test 10: Commonly Used Measures and Statistical Tests 11: Regression and Correlation Analyses 12: Count Data as Response Variable 13: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) 14: Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) 15: More Generalised Linear Modelling 16: Monte Carlo Tests and Randomisation 17: Principal Components Analysis 18: Species Abundance, Accumulation and Diversity Data 19: Survivorship 20: Dates and Julian Dates 21: Mapping and Parsing Text Input for Data 22: More on Manipulating Text 23: Phylogenies and Trees 24: Working with DNA Sequences and other character data 25: Spacing in Two Dimensions 26: Population Modelling Including Spatially Explicit Models 27: More on “apply” Family of Functions – Avoid Loops to get More Speed 28: Food webs and simple graphics 29: Adding Photographs 30: Standard Distributions in R 31: Reading and Writing Data to and from Files

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        January 2021

        Cancer Sourcebook, 9th Ed.

        by James Chambers, General Editor

        Consumer health information about risks, prevention, and treatment of major forms of cancer. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

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        Zoology & animal sciences
        August 2007

        Redesigning Animal Agriculture

        The Challenge of the 21st Century

        by Edited by David L Swain, Ed Charmley, John W Steel, Shaun G Coffey

        At a time of increased concern over animal welfare and environmental degradation, the global demand for animal-based protein is necessitating the development and use of emerging agricultural technology.Focusing on livestock production systems, this comprehensive text addresses how the growing diversity of global food demands will be met in the future, providing insights into new and emerging scientific areas and the implications for addressing global drivers for change.Contributions from a wealth of international experts cover ethical, philosophical and systemic considerations, the impact of genomics on livestock production, the holistic systems perspective, the complex systems approach using stochastic modelling methods, and how all these factors can be linked to achieve sustainable outcomes.

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        SACRED CIRCLES

        Sacred spaces for med-itation, Yoga, tai chi, drumming and healing with crystals

        by Karen L. Redmond

        Sacred Circles teaches you how to create sacred space using crystal energy for spir-itual healing and awakening. It draws upon the layout and philosophy of the Native American medicine wheel, which is a sacred circle that symbolizes unity throughout all of creation.Circles are formed using carefully select-ed stones and crystals to create specific synergy. Readers learn to create their own sacred circles or use circles predesigned to bring about spiritual enlightenment, spiritual healing, or success and abun-dance in life.

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        Microbiology (non-medical)
        January 1963

        Foot rot of Piper nigrum. L.

        by P Holliday

        Paper on the Foot rot disease of Piper nigrum. L

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        December 2023

        Verantwortung

        Philosophische Grundlagentexte

        by Christoph Halbig, Jörg Löschke, Philipp Schwind

        Die Zuschreibung von Verantwortung für unsere Handlungen ist ein zentraler Bestandteil unserer moralischen Praxis. Aber sie wirft schwierige philosophische Fragen auf. Müssen wir beispielsweise über einen freien Willen verfügen, um für unsere Handlungen verantwortlich zu sein? Ist Verantwortung ein einheitliches Phänomen oder gibt es verschiedene Arten von Verantwortung? Und können wir nur für unsere Taten verantwortlich sein oder beispielsweise auch für unsere Überzeugungen? Der Band versammelt – zum Teil erstmals in deutscher Übersetzung – die zentralen Texte der philosophischen Debatte über Verantwortung, u. a. von Stephen Darwall, Harry G. Frankfurt, H. L. H. Hart, Thomas Nagel, Peter Strawson, Susan Wolf und Iris Marion Young.

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        2021

        General Pharmacy

        A textbook for pharmacy interns, continuing professional development and pharmacy practice

        by Patrick Schäfer (ed.)

        Guide for pharmacy interns First-hand knowledge makes preparation for the 3rd State Examination easier. Each chapter ends with tips for pharmacy interns and – if appropriate – links to the worksheets of the BAK (Federal Chamber of Pharmacists) guidelines for practical training. Requirement for continuing professional development In-depth content supports those undertaking CPD in the area of general pharmacy. Each chapter contains additional proposals, such as participation in suitable seminars organised by the Chambers of Pharmacists, topics for the practical tasks or the project work. All-round talent for routine pharmacy practice Case examples link theoretical knowledge with actual patient counselling situations. Tips for practice, drug profiles and various boxes promote rapid and easy reference. New: The 2nd edition expands the proven, practical concept by chapters such as vaccination, hyperlipidaemia or dealing with adverse drug reactions.

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        September 2022

        The Great Deception

        How we put our future at risk and sleep through the necessary transformation

        by Deutsche Umweltstiftung (ed.)

        More and more companies are becoming sustainable. More and more products are being produced sustainably. But things that are called climate-neutral or sustainable today often are not. Then there are the catchy phrases like 'electric mobility belongs to the future' or 'there's enough food on the planet for everyone'. These statements are not true, and are referred to in science as 'frames'. This book provides a guide that enables us to free ourselves from these ecological frames, to see through them. Because only a policy that understands the connections is able to develop perspectives. Numerous experts uncover the biggest lies about the future in this book, refute them and explain what we need to change. Because we can lie to ourselves, but we cannot lie to nature.

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        February 2023

        We're Staying!

        Why women won't be driven out of the Catholic Church

        by Elisabeth Zoll (ed.)

        — The book beyond the synodal path — Leaving is not an option for the authors of this book — 17 credible examples of consistency and daring Can the Catholic Church still be saved? There have been huge numbers of resignations; the reasons for them are well known. And yet! Committed Catholics from the worlds of politics, business, culture and society oppose this. They share how, despite their disappointments, even their anger, they are still able to find their way in the Church, walking tall and with inner freedom. These are encouraging examples of decidedly critical women who assert themselves – and who are not going anywhere: "Now, more than ever before, we need women – and men – who are prepared to confess their faith with confidence." Not out of nostalgia or any diffuse incense feelings, but out of conviction, because their faith means a lot to them.

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        September 2022

        Identity or Not?

        by Jean-Pierre Wils (ed.)

        Questions of identity trigger controversial and highly emotional discussions in the political and social debate. The positions range from radically emancipatory perspectives to authoritarian and restorative efforts on the far right wing of politics. Liberal democracies are now opening up – slowly – as identity- and gender-sensitive forums. Opposite them are the 'new ethics' of illiberal democracies and totalitarian states that are aimed at ethnic homogeneity and gender uniformity. But that's not to say that there is unity in the liberal settings on the necessary degree of identity politics. Both language and gender politics are deeply controversial. Do we need an 'identity' and, if so, which one or how many? Can the identity debate be extended by means of other concepts?

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