When a plane crashes high in the mountains of North Carolina, Tempe Brennan is one of the first on the scene. As a forensic anthropologist for the state, she serves on the region's disaster response team. The task that confronts her is a sad and sickening one. Putting normal life on hold, she and her colleagues must painstakingly identify the victims...
Home ownership is a cornerstone of the American dream, but it's a complex process that, without the right guidance, can seem like a nightmare. This Missing Manual takes you through the process of buying a home, from start to finish. Along the way, you'll use the book's expert advice and fill-in forms to identify the house you want, figure out what kind of neighborhood you want to live in, determine what a target home is really worth, make an offer, and close the deal.
Get a Life, Not a Job: Do What You Love and Let Your Talents Work For You
With a radically new approach to redesigning your career--get more passion, more fulfillment...better work-life balance...and real financial freedom! You only have one life. Why not love what you do? Discover how others have made it happen--and how you can too! One step at a time, learn how to Start spending more time in a career you enjoy and less on work you hate... Identify career choices you’ll love and build your skills to match them...
“Energy, matter, technology, and the environment are some of the subjects examined in this thematically organized resource. Each section offers definitions, potential research topics, and lists of further reading suggestions, including numerous Web sites. This book will help primary and middle school teachers guide their students as they identify appropriate materials and develop a systematic research plan. Sure to aid in the preparation of quality papers and presentations.”–Curriculum Connections
Unlike the all-or-nothing approach of some parenting books, The Diaper-Free Baby addresses three categories of parents: full-time, part-time, and occasional EC'ers. Parents can practice EC as much or as little as fits their family and lifestyle. A support group within a book, The Diaper-Free Baby also includes inspiring testimonials throughout every chapter. Parents who have successfully practiced EC identify common struggles, share experiences and problem-solving tips, and provide encouragement for those new to the technique.
