FROM THE ASHES, EVEN THE MONSTERS CAN BE REBORN.Mackenzie wakes up, naked, in front of a burning apartment with amnesia and a voice in her head telling her to run. But when she takes refuge in a small mountain town, the fire beckons. The voice in her head has a disturbing psychic connection to the flames. And yet, she can't seem to stay away from Ryan, the local Fire Chief and bear shifter alpha.Too bad it's a terrible idea to date a fireman when you're harboring an inner pyro...Ryan is on the hunt for the arsonist who's stalking his town. Yet, he can't get his mind off Mackenzie, the sassy new barista who pours lattes like a dream. When she keeps turning up at increasingly dangerous call-outs, he has to decide...Is his mate the arsonist or merely a soul swept up in the flames?Their sexual charge is through the roof. But their lives, and the lives of everyone they love, are set to combust if they don't work out the true identity of the arsonist. Because he has a dark vendetta of his own. One that will not be denied.PYRO, PYRO, BURNING BRIGHT is the first book in a suspense-filled, paranormal shifter romance series with strong urban fantasy influences. If you like kick-ass female main characters, sexy bear shifters, troubled villains, sizzling romances, and high-stakes adventures packed with mystery then you'll love Miri Stone's PHOENIX CREW series.This is a full length novel (133k words) and written for mature audiences (18+ only please!) It includes explicit sex scenes, frequent cussing, psychic magical powers and hot growly alpha males bumping up against sassy heroines who can hold their own.What readers are saying about Miri Stone and her debut PYRO, PYRO, BURNING BRIGHT:"Wow, what a debut novel... truly magnificent! If I could give her more than 5 stars I would--5 STARS!""This book is not good, it is excellent. Shook me to the core--5 STARS!""We have a hard time believing this is the debut novel of this author ... There is so much depth in this book and really allows the reader to escape and feel as if they have become part of the storyline. You are left at the end feeling so satisfied with what you have read, yet yearning for more--5 Stars" Coffee For Two Book Review.

From four practicing physicians comes this down-to-earth, easy to understand introduction to mental disorders -- essentially a "what is it" book to help identify disorders, understand the ramifications, and assist teachers and families in providing a supportive environment for students and others who suffer from various disorders. Arranged by broad category (following the DSM-IV-TR, the standard reference for medical professionals), disorders are described, along with notes about treatment and a list of helpful resources for the classroom, library, and home. Appendixes list important advocacy and support groups, appropriate videos for classroom viewing, and Web sites for further information. This useful tool makes a difficult subject readily accessible to students, teachers, and the general public, and, as such, belongs in every school and public library, as well as institutions of higher learning and the offices of school counselors and administrators.

Originally ephemeral pamphlets sold by traveling peddlers, or ‘chap-men’, chapbooks have enjoyed a long and illustrious history, surviving in print form from the sixteenth century until today--in fact, much contemporary poetry has first appeared in small-press chapbooks, most frequently folded sheets stapled in the crease. BlueRose compiles ten chapbooks by Michael R. Collings, with publication dates ranging from the early 1980s to 2011. Individually they explore a variety of themes, topics, and forms--the wit and cleverness of limericks; the ethereal grace of haiku; the directness and humor of children’s verses. One of the chapbooks contains only short poems, several of them one or two words long; another is a single extended look into the mind and career of one of the greatest sixteenth-century poets through the mediation of his mother’s will. One celebrates vitality and energy; another celebrates loving memories of lives well spent. All present readers with carefully chosen words woven into thought-provoking lines. Fans of Michael R. Collings's work will find in this new collection a treasure trove of words and thoughts and feelings to savor and enjoy.

His name is Lavan Firestorm, a young man blessed—and cursed—with a special talent for firestarting. His legend has haunted the darkest corners of Valdemar, yet the truth has never been told. Here, at last, is his story.