Set in a small community on the Oregon coast in the middle of the next century, after diseases have ravaged the civilized world, it is the story of the end of a world and the beginning of a new one, of humanity saved, but transformed, by genetic engineering. The inhabitants of the isolated village of Monkar are fighting a losing battle. Few of their children survive and those who do are not entirely normal. No new people wander in to settle from the devastated lands. Most technology, and the knowledge behind it, is lost or is disappearing fast. No one even remembers now what the abandoned scientific research station in town was for, except that it had to do with seals. Linda, Sean Rider's former wife, who abandoned Monkar years ago, has been seen near the fortified city of San Francisco. Sean mounts an expedition to go there and get her back. Emily, his present wife and Linda's former best friend, is saddened and begins to doubt her own sanity when she hears strange music on the beach in the middle of the night. So begins a chain of events that destroys the fragile accommodations that have kept the village functional.

Other Nature

Literature & Fiction

Smith, Stephanie A.

United States

Tor Books

In a small community on the Oregon coast in the middle of the twenty-first century, disease ravages the civilized world and the human race is saved, but is transformed by genetic engineering

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

Snow-Eyes' absent mother returns as a servitor to the goddess Trost and calls her, against her will, to the same service

Snow-Eyes

Teen & Young Adult

Atheneum

"A mother is, next to God, all powerful," The Public Ledger asserted in 1850. Looking at complex representations of maternity in sentimental fiction, in texts treating the problem of slavery, and in selected canonical literature, Stephanie A. Smith traces the career of an ideology of sanctified maternity in antebellum American culture.

Conceived by Liberty: Maternal Figures and Nineteenth-Century American Literature (Reading Women Writing)

History & Criticism

Cornell Univ Pr

Cornell University Press

Snow-Eyes' absent mother returns as a servitor to the goddess Trost and calls her, against her will, to the same service.

Snow Eyes

Fantasy

Struggling with his feelings of alienation and his fear of his strange powers, Amant, a young musician, discovers the extent of his great musical talents, the value of extrasensory skills, and his destiny

The Boy Who Was Thrown Away

The millennial generation is unique in various ways, particularly with regard to their career aspirations and expectations. Due to their reputation as “job hoppers,” recruiting millennials is not enough. Retention of a millennial workforce is imperative for organizational success and longevity. This book explores the expectations held by millennials and the ways in which they differ from those of past generations. It covers a broad range of topics including onboarding, work/life balance, stress, retention after a crisis, boredom, internships, and how employers can best leverage mobile platforms for increased engagement.

Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement of a Millennial Workforce (Generational Differences in Higher Education and the Workplace: Leading and Teaching Millennials and Generation Z)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Lexington Books

Skills for finding and securing a job in mass communication Careers in Media and Communication is a practical resource that helps you understand how a communication degree can prepare you for a range of fulfilling careers; it gives you the skills you will need to compete in a changing job market. Award-winning teacher and author Stephanie A. Smith draws from her years of professional experience to guide you through the trends and processes of identifying, finding, and securing a job in in mass communication. Throughout the book, you will explore the daily lives of professionals currently working in the field, as well as gain firsthand insights into the training and experience that hiring managers seek. Key Features: <ul>
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Real stories from current practitioners describe the day-to-day work experience you can expect in an entry-level position, as well as give you insight into the skills and aptitudes that hiring managers are seeking.</li> <li>
Detailed career profiles introduce you to a variety of careers and help you identify the skills needed to be successful in each line of work. </li> <li>
An overview of current industry trends familiarizes you with the hiring needs and practices in mass communication industries. </li> </ul>

Careers in Media and Communication

Sage Publications, Inc.

BUNDLE: Filak: Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age + Smith: Careers in Media and Communication

Filak, Vincent F.

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Other Nature

Other Nature

Snow-Eyes

Conceived by Liberty: Maternal Figures and Nineteenth-Century American Literature (Reading Women Writing)

Conceived by Liberty: Maternal Figures and Nineteenth-Century American Literature (Reading Women Writing)

Snow Eyes

The Boy Who Was Thrown Away

Recruitment, Retention, and Engagement of a Millennial Workforce (Generational Differences in Higher Education and the Workplace: Leading and Teaching Millennials and Generation Z)

Careers in Media and Communication

BUNDLE: Filak: Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing: Foundational Skills for a Digital Age + Smith: Careers in Media and Communication