Two bored teens embark on a walk in the woods, leading to an unexpected discovery in nature. Their curiosity sparks as they document their findings using their cell phones. Engaging with their researcher Auntie, they learn that their observations hold scientific significance. This rhyming tale not only entertains but also promotes nature literacy, encouraging young readers to explore and appreciate the natural world around them.
Karen E. Smith Book order





- 2019
- 2013
Christian Spirituality
- 172 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Focusing on the interplay between belief, search, and relationship, this text explores Christian spirituality within community contexts. Aimed at university students and practical theologians, it emphasizes the importance of community in spiritual practices rather than listing specific activities. By integrating doctrine with lived experience, it presents spirituality as an ongoing dialogue. The book introduces various Christian writers, showcasing the diverse nature of spiritual search throughout the tradition, making it a valuable resource for pastors and church members alike.
- 2010
This book offers a distinctive perspective on how European governments responded to genocide in the aftermath of the Cold War, exploring political actions and implications in this critical historical context.
- 2000
AN invitation to algebraic geometry
- 155 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This is a description of the underlying principles of algebraic geometry, some of its important developments in the twentieth century, and some of the problems that occupy its practitioners today. It is intended for the working or the aspiring mathematician who is unfamiliar with algebraic geometry but wishes to gain an appreciation of its foundations and its goals with a minimum of prerequisites. Few algebraic prerequisites are presumed beyond a basic course in linear algebra.
- 1998
The book examines a unified European Union foreign policy directed at six Eastern European nations: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. It analyzes the motivations behind the EU's commitment to this policy, which aims to facilitate the transformation of these countries to enhance regional security and stability. A key strategy employed by the EU to achieve these goals has been the promise of enlargement, serving as a significant tool in shaping the political landscape of Eastern Europe.