Dr. Jake Ross, a university astronomer, wants nothing more than to teach a few classes each semester and continue his research. Instead, he finds himself aggressively recruited to be the science advisor to Frank Tomlinson, an ambitious politician with his eye on the US Senate. Tomlinson is in need of an edge that will allow him to defeat his opponent at the polls, and Dr. Ross can contribute just that: MHD. MHD, or magnetohydrodynamics, is a new innovation...

The authors call for a twenty-first century localism, one attuned to the needs of all citizens, including those in rural America. New norms of growth, governance, and finance will emerge fostering a path toward a more prosperous, sustainable and inclusive society.

No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears without causing a scene. Learn strategies that help you identify your own discipline philosophy and master the best methods to communicate the lessons you are trying to impart.

"Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey combine their decades of experience studying happiness from every angle to show readers how to improve their lives right now, instead of waiting for the outside world to change. They offer a research-based work plan that shows the reader how to manage their emotions so they no longer control their outlook and behavior; turn life's inevitable difficulties and challenges into opportunities for growth; strengthen their...

Your child's DNA is not destiny; you are at the helm, guiding their course. The truth is, nature and nurture are in a delicate dance-if one goes too fast, the other one falls. Science tells us that early childhood experiences have the capacity to structure and alter the brain. That means you didn't just supply your child's DNA-you're still shaping it. And it's only by wielding this power that your child will activate their full potential. You are...

Cycles of life series.

"Adults sometimes find messiness to be stressful, but for toddlers, messy time is growing time. This book features young children and adults getting messy while participating in different types of activities, indoors and out, in a relaxed way"--

The founder of "charity: water" describes the unlikely establishment of his nonprofit and the renowned transparency, marketing, and model that have helped it take a leading role in addressing the world's water crisis.