New Release Books by Christopher Craft

Creating and Restoring Wetlands: From Theory to Practice, Second Edition describes the challenges and opportunities relating to the restoration of freshwater and estuarine wetlands in natural, agricultural, and urban environments in the coming century. This second edition is structured by clearly defined chapters based on specific wetland types (e.g. Peatlands, Mangroves) and with a consistent and coherent organization for ease of discoverability. The table of contents is divided into four main subjects: Foundations, Restoration of Freshwater Wetlands, Restoration of Estuarine Wetlands, and From Theory to Practice, each with multiple chapters. Part 1, Foundations, contains chapters describing definitions of wetlands, ecological theory used to guide restoration, and considerations on where to implement restoration on the landscape. In Parts 2 and 3, restoration of specific freshwater (marshes, forests, peatlands) and estuarine (tidal marshes, mangroves) wetlands are described. Part 4, From Theory to Practice, contains chapters describing performance standards to gauge success of projects and case studies describing small-scale and large-scale restoration projects of various freshwater and estuarine wetlands. Each chapter contains clearly labeled sections which assist the reader to quickly and easily key in on the subject matter that they are seeking. The approach of Creating and Restoring Wetlands is unique in that, in each chapter, it links ecological theory important to ecosystem restoration with practical techniques to undertake and implement successful wetland restoration projects, including recommendations for performance standards to gauge success as well as realistic expectations and timescales for achieving success. Each chapter ends with a summary table describing keys to ensure success for a given wetland ecosystem. Each chapter ends with a summary table describing keys to ensure success for a given wetland ecosystem Written by a single author, providing a consistent structure that is coherent, cohesive and well referenced Contains case studies of small- and large-scale restoration activities ensuring relevance to individuals and organizations

If you''ve ever wished there were a way to add more minutes to the day, Chrome Extensions just may be the answer. In The Top 50 Chrome Extensions for the Classroom, you''ll learn time-saving tips and tricks that will help reduce the amount of time spent in lesson preparation and administrative tasks so you can spend more time with students.

In a study that will be of interest to all those concerned with the politics of gender, the history of sexuality, and the erotics of reading, Christopher Craft investigates questions fundamental to any history of present sexualities. How does the modern binary homosexual/heterosexual relate to earlier formulations like "sexual inversion" and "sodomy"? What part does literature play in the development of such categories, or in a culture''s resistance to them? And what are the implications for the creation and maintenance of the presumed "natural" male heterosexual subject? How has male heterosexual subjectivity been established as a bulwark against the attractions of a homosexual desire that is repeatedly incited by the very culture that condemns it? Craft examines the discourses of nineteenth-century psychiatry and sexology; some of Freud''s central writings; and Tennyson''s In Memoriam, Wilde''s The Importance of Being Earnest, Stoker''s Dracula, and Lawrence''s Women In Love. In a study that will be of interest to all those concerned with the politics of gender, the history of sexuality, and the erotics of reading, Christopher Craft investigates questions fundamental to any history of present sexualities. How does the modern binary homosexual/heterosexual relate to earlier formulations like "sexual inversion" and "sodomy"? What part does literature play in the development of such categories, or in a culture''s resistance to them? And what are the implications for the creation and maintenance of the presumed "natural" male heterosexual subject? How has male heterosexual subjectivity been established as a bulwark against the attractions of a homosexual desire that is repeatedly incited by the very culture that condemns it? Craft examines the discourses of nineteenth-century psychiatry and sexology; some of Freud''s central writings; and Tennyson''s In Memoriam, Wilde''s The Importance of Being Earnest, Stoker''s Dracula, and Lawrence''s Women In Love.

"O.P.E.N. is not a theory, this is practical, actionable, and tested advice. I learned something on every page." Mark W. Schaefer, author of the critically acclaimed and best-selling book Return On Influence Christopher Craft s ''O.P.E.N. Routine: Four Components to Personal Branding Excellence'' inspires to find your brand identity. Once you believe that your brand has a special place and purpose in our world, all that you have ever wanted to accomplish becomes possible. This book is more than a collection of life hacks and social media branding tips. ''O.P.E.N. Routine'' is a timeless guide that uses your story to propel you into a prosperous future. O.P.E.N. stands for opportunity, passion, education, and networking. ''O.P.E.N. Routine'' is a guide for establishing and growing your brand through the alignment of these four components. Reading, re-reading, and internalizing ''O.P.E.N. Routine'' teaches you to seize opportunities, find and pursue your passion, cultivate your passion with life education, and present your brand to the world through professional networking. ''O.P.E.N. Routine'' challenges you to be courageous during the various stages of growing your personal brand. Are you ready? "If I had this book as a young professional, it would have saved me 6 years of trial-and-error. Chris Craft has written an accurate, honest and indispensable guide to building trust and authority online and off. It s not just a collection of theories; Craft has successfully implemented these principles himself, and made a difference. Highly recommended." Jay Baer, co-author of ''The NOW Revolution: 7 Shifts to Make Your Business Faster, Smarter and More Social'' Foreword written by Bomani Jones

Diary of a Legendary Lone Wolf - LoboWelcomeThe wolves roam the mountains and forests of Minecraftia, usually minding their own business. Lobo leads the wolf pack that occupies the Frozo Mountain. The wolves hunt for food, protect their young, and Lobo makes sure every wolf is accounted for.There came a point when food in the Frozo Mountain became scarce, and each animal they found was a treasure. One day, Lobo and his pack spotted a lone rabbit, jumping around in the snow. All the wolves attack it in unison. However, the bunny escapes, and the chaos causes an avalanche. Snow covers the entire pack, and they are sent off the mountain. Lobo wakes up at the bottom of the mountain. He has survived, but the rest of the wolf pack is nowhere to be found. The massive avalanche has made the mountain unscalable, so Lobo sets off into unfamiliar territory to find his pack.

For generations the legends of Dracula, Frankenstein''s monster, and the Mummy have delighted and spooked people of all ages, and now their legacies have passed to their grandchildren. With big shoes to fill in a vast world of monsters and things that go bump in the night, these three young friends must make a name for themselves amongst the great legends of horror. Join Card, Fink, and Sonny as they prove themselves to be a terrifying trio in this fun tale of friendship, adventure, and hijinks in the first installment of The Graveyard Gang: The First Scare, Vol. 1! A treat for all ages.

It begins...The Enderslayer Corps is made up of an elite group of Enderman who have changed their ways and fight for humanity. These silent guardians protect the human villages all over the world of Minecraft. For years this peace lasts. Then, everything changes. Join the Enderslayer''s apprentice, Ronan, on the adventure of a lifetime.One day Ronan and his master, Targle, respond to a distress beacon from a village to the east. Mobs seem to have taken over completely, and the Enderslayers who guard the city have seemingly vanished. What happens next could change the Minecraft world forever.Can an Enderslayer''s apprentice change the fate of the world? Or will Ronan''s training be too little too late...Find out inside this thrilling adventure for children and adults alike!

A secret so big it explodes off the page...When Julie, Michael, Peter, Jack, and Roger first find the Reset Device, they can''t believe the wonders Old Man McKalin has been hiding away at the old farmhouse. But time travel is only the beginning, and as they jump from era to era, more of McKalin''s secrets leak through time and space... What starts off as just a secret hidden military base, tucked away in the recesses of time, unravels a string of lies, deception and corruption so long it sets a fuse for an explosion that may rip Clockston to shreds. Can these five rag-tag kids and their new companion, Oscar the talking rat, uncover the secret behind the mysterious third stone? Will they find the missing piece to the Reset Device that may save-or destroy them all?Jump right back into the thick of the adventure with the Reset Gang in this all new thrilling adventure from Christopher Craft. Grab a copy of The Reset Gang Vol. II: The Third Stone, today!