"America's largest classroom includes 419 sites, covering more than 85 million acres in all 50 states and territories. These sites present hundreds of lessons, from battlefields to lakeshores and monuments to scenic trails, there are unlimited opportunities for immersive, reflective learning about conservation and citizenship. This book presents an interdisciplinary collection of research and case studies of such initiatives. The chapters illustrate how learners of all ages are engaged to understand critical issues from climate change to civil rights. The five sections of the book address (1) different types of learning, (2) research informing learning, and learning informing research, (3) learning about ourselves and our health, (4) partnering to engage the next generation, and (5) strategies to inform park-learning practice"--
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Jessica Thompson's writing delves into the intricate tapestry of human connection, offering readers a profoundly intimate perspective. Her narrative style is characterized by a lyrical prose that captures the nuances of emotion with remarkable precision. Thompson has established a distinct voice in contemporary literature, known for her insightful explorations of everyday life and the internal worlds of her characters. Her works resonate deeply, celebrated for their emotional authenticity and skillful literary construction.






- 2020
- 2019
Relaxation
A Complete Guide for Body Relaxing Including Aromatherapy and Massage Therapy
- 114 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Exploring the therapeutic benefits of essential oils and massage therapy, this guide offers practical techniques for relaxation and stress relief. It delves into various oils and their properties, providing recipes and methods for effective application. Readers will learn how to create a calming atmosphere and enhance their well-being through self-massage and aromatherapy practices. The book emphasizes the holistic approach to health, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their physical and emotional wellness.
- 2015
The Waiting Game
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
How long would you wait? The beautifully warm and moving novel from an up-and- coming novelist who has been described as 'John Green for the twenty-something generation'.
- 2014
Ben Lawrence seems to have it all - the hot job, the flashy car, the luxurious apartment. But one tragic day in his past mars his future. Since the events of that day he hasn't truly got close to anyone. He made a promise that love was the price he would pay for his mistakes. When Effy Jones - a bright, ambitious charity founder - walks into the PR firm where Ben works, neither realise that their lives are about to be turned upside down. Paper Swans tells of how love can conquer all, and how when everything is broken one person can help to put the pieces together...
- 2014
Paper Swans
- 441 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Ben Lawrence seems to have it all - the hot job, the flashy car, the luxurious apartment. But one tragic day in his past mars his future. Since the events of that day he hasn't truly got close to anyone. He made a promise that love was the price he would pay for his mistakes. When Effy Jones - a bright, ambitious charity founder - walks into the PR firm where Ben works, neither realise that their lives are about to be turned upside down.
- 2013
Jessica Thompson's first book This is a Love Story was described by Closer as 'Reminiscent of One Day.' This second novel will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and it will keep you turning the page.They are just words but they mean so much.As a dark evening draws in, the lives of three women are changed forever.The worlds they have been living in, the people they thought they knew - in an instant it all changes.But when everything seems to shatter around them, could three little words be enough to help put the pieces back together again? Jessica Thompson's debut novel, This is a Love Story, received brilliant reviews on publication: 'Thompson's first novel is a triumph...What I really enjoyed was the way Thompson conveys the whole world of young, single London, the clothes, the music, the furnishings and the central, abiding love of the great city itself, full of excitement and potential. Infectious.' Daily Mail 'Reminiscent of One Day, this moving, quirky love story is sob-inducingly romantic.' 4* Closer
- 2012
Interdisciplinary Research Team Dynamics
A Systems Approach to Understanding Communication and Collaboration in Complex Teams
- 324 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Focusing on communication and collaboration within interdisciplinary academic research teams, the author employs grounded practical theory and a systems perspective to explore key structures like trust, humor, and reflexive talk. These elements shape processes such as shared learning and vision, while also revealing dilemmas related to measurement, simplicity versus complexity, and collaborative writing. Utilizing participant observation and qualitative methods, the author develops a systems model that serves as a reflective tool for enhancing communication dynamics in interdisciplinary settings.
- 2012
This is a love story. Boy meets girl and falls for boy - that much is true. But when Sienna meets Nick it's not the way it happens in love stories. It's because of a squirrel on water skis... She see Nick's dangerous brown eyes and thinks, Don't. Fall. Into. Them. Who will be there to catch Sienna when she falls? She is so fragile. She has so many secrets, and he is not that serious. Funny and sad, this is the story of two people destined never to come together in the great love affair they crace more than anything else