Christopher Chapman Knihy

Focusing on the theory of seismic wave propagation, this graduate-level textbook covers the behavior of waves in acoustic, elastic, and anisotropic media. It provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the fundamental principles and applications of seismic waves, making it an essential resource for advanced students and professionals in geophysics and related fields. The text emphasizes theoretical concepts while also addressing practical implications in real-world scenarios.

"A compact short story collection about messy and hunger-fueled bisexual Puerto Rican men who strive to satisfy their cravings of the stomach, heart, and soul in a conflicted and unpredictable world"-- Provided by publisher

Exploring a diverse range of themes, this collection features eight short stories that delve into the realms of the fantastical, including encounters with zombies and super villains. Each tale offers a unique perspective, blending humor, suspense, and creativity to captivate readers.

By integrating strategy, risk, and project management, this book reveals how a combined approach can unlock greater opportunities. It serves as essential reading for practitioners in these fields and is also valuable for educators and participants in executive programs, offering insights that bridge these often-separate disciplines.

The story revolves around Kyle, an 18-year-old who meets his soul mate, a brilliant astronomy student with a troubled past, during a summer camp in the Florida Keys in 1990. Despite feeling an intense connection and being drawn to her, he fails to recognize her significance until she is gone. Coming from different backgrounds—Kyle from a middle-upper class American family and her from the Soviet Union—their paths intertwine in a way that suggests a deeper cosmic connection. Now, he grapples with regret as he realizes what he lost.

Successful educational leaders utilize three key characteristics: contextual, social, and professional intelligence. The book explores the tensions among three essential activities—navigation, management, and partnership—highlighting how these leaders can balance their efforts. By providing a clear framework, the authors encourage leaders to reflect on and enhance their own approaches, fostering growth and effectiveness in their roles.

Freud's critique of religion, rooted in his psychoanalytic theory, is explored through various philosophical arguments including epistemology and psychology. While his early theories linked religion to anxiety and wish fulfillment, Chapman argues that Freud's later revisions allow for a more nuanced understanding of religious behavior. This revised perspective reconciles many of Freud's criticisms with contemporary theology, particularly in relation to Paul Tillich's ideas. The book is a reprint of a 1989 work, featuring a new preface from the author.

Focusing on the challenges of enhancing educational outcomes in schools for disadvantaged students, this book provides insights for researchers on effectively influencing positive change. It emphasizes the importance of sustainable improvement and offers practical advice for leveraging research to support advancements in educational practices and policies.

Set in the small town of Niagara, Wisconsin, a long-abandoned school building is reopened, stirring up forgotten secrets. As renovations begin, the community is unaware of the dark history tied to the structure. Mysterious occurrences escalate when a teenage girl's laughter reverberates through the halls, leading to ominous events affecting both students and faculty. With an unsettling atmosphere, the narrative explores themes of memory and the consequences of ignoring the past, as not everyone will survive the return to the classroom.

In a small town gripped by fear, a series of brutal murders leaves the community in turmoil. As three residents are killed, followed by two more on the second night, suspicion falls on a teenager named Jason Rangle, who claims he is innocent and insists that a monster is responsible for the deaths of his parents. The story delves into the psychological impact of violence on a close-knit community and the struggle to uncover the truth amidst rising tensions and fear.