Books in the First Edition series

The world is in a real mess, with wars, rumours of wars, earthquakes, floods, droughts, diseases and famines in every corner of our planet. Is this just a normal part of going forward into the future or are we seeing the culmination of prophecies like never before?This book reveals the answer to these questions by looking at current geopolitical events and comparing them with what the Bible has to say. Why is Israel the centre of world attention, who is the antiChrist and will Christ ever return to rescue our planet? Is the Rapture even possible or just a myth and when does it happen? Look no futher to find the answers to these questions and many others.

With enterprises world over redefining the very purpose of their existence from profit-making to include societal and environmental responsibilities, sustainability has taken a centre stage for these business entities. Governments, not-for-profit organizations and social activist groups are also equally concerned about the overall impact of economic development on environmental and societal fabric. It is in this context, that ICSMS–2015 aims at sharing research and experience based knowledge among researchers, academicians, policy-makers, industry veterans, NGOs, consultants, students and practitioners in their respective fields.

This book is a collection of papers presented at the National Symposium on “India-China Relations: Recent Developments”, organized by UGC Centre for Indian Ocean Studies, Osmania University, Hyderabad, in December 2015. The book   deals with China’s growing geostrategic presence in the Indian Ocean and the infrastructural and development initiatives by China which caused ripples in the Economic, Strategic and Political spheres not only in the neighbouring countries but also around the world as well. The emergence of new institutions for development and cooperation and its impact on India-China relations is a cause of concern, for the two countries are likely to be major players in the region from a long-term point of view.

The book is a treatise on solid propellants in nine chapters, covering the history, chemistry, energetics, processing and characterization aspects of composite solid propellants, internal ballistics, advanced solid propellants, safety, quality and reliability and homogenous or double base propellants. The book also traces the evolution of solid propellant technology in ISRO for launch vehicles and sounding rockets. There is a detailed table of contents, expanded index, glossary, exhaustive references and questions in each chapter. It can be used as a textbook for science and engineering students, as a reference book for researchers and as a companion to scientists and engineers working in the research, development and production areas of solid propellants.

Knowing what is right and what is wrong is fundamental to becoming and then being the bigger person. And as you will discover, being the bigger person has nothing at all to do with size. Use this learn to read book written and illustrated by the award winning author, attorney and former K-3 teacher, Penelope Dyan, to practice your reading skills through word recognition and through word repetition and rhyme, and then think about and discuss what it means to truly be the bigger person. Enjoy some familiar Dyan characters as you turn the pages of this kid-sized book with its extra large print that is perfect for little eyes; but most of all, have fun with this 'learn to read' book, because if a kid doesn't have fun learning, a kid won't love to learn.Then, when you are all finished reading, you can go to the Bellissimavideo YouTube channel and watch the free music video that goes along with this book, and have even more learning fun!

This comprehensive guide will teach you about the exciting new tools available to independent content creators. Gain invaluable knowledge about getting your project on streaming platforms like Netflix and iTunes, how to write, format, prepare and register a script, even where to find amazing resources that the major studios use for a fraction of the cost. And much more! Written by Tut Thomas, an award-winning writer and director, "e;The Last Guide to Independent Filmmaking: With No Budget"e; is designed for individuals new to the Entertainment industry and veterans looking for an easy to understand guide to content creation as the industry shifts into the age of artificial intelligence. With this book, you'll quickly be on your way to making your first, or your next great indie project.

Lauryn is very sad that it has been raining all day.  Her dad tries to tell her about all the wonderful things that can happen when it rains.  As the rain pours down with no friends to play with, will poor Lauryn outlast the rain and discover something wonderful?  Or will this just be another sad rainy day?