David R. Smith

The Campbell Club is a 'Campus Novel' about a group of coeds living in a student housing co-op in Eugene, Oregon. It's subtitled "An Historical Romance, 1985" because it is set 40 years ago, but also this is an homage to Richard Brautigan's The Abortion: An Historical Romance, 1966 and is intended to have the same fun sense of erotic exploration in a world that feels fresh and mysterious to young and improving, inquiring minds. The protagonist, 22 year old Robert Gray, aka Sutra, wants normality back in his life after a stint at Rajneeshpuram (the intentional community branded a cult by the Establishment, now defunct.) A friend encourages him to return to school and complete his education as a path back into the world. But it's not obvious (at least to Sutra) that the world wants him back He discovers the Campbell Club is a cultural and spiritual microcosm of the wider world and falls under the spell of a dance major named Cindy Sterling. However, unable satisfy her, he gets some help in matters of the heart from an unlikely source.Meanwhile as the terms go by the co-op is changing. New members bring chaos and threaten to disrupt everything The Campbell Club stands for, while old members including Cindy leave. The catalyst of this period of crisis is the mysterious "love drug" Ecstasy: so powerful it alters personalities forever. Some, perhaps for the better; but there is danger as well. As the situation spirals out of control, friendships are broken, love lost, and betrayal leads to disaster. This is a fun read and at 75k words, an easy one. Buy it for a plane ride and have smiles all the way. This book was written "by hand" not with AI. I wrote every word.

When the darkness whispers, do not listen.In the stillness, there is movement. Where there is darkness, there are eyes watching you.Even the silence cannot be trusted to be empty, for the night holds terrors you cannot imagine.Go boldly, if you dare, with this collection of stories and see what horrors await you.But be warned: there is room in the darkness for one more soul. And those who walk the dead of night are always hunting.

Provides and analyzes real examples of how structured decision making (SDM) can help solve complex problems involving natural resources.When faced with complicated, potentially controversial decisions that affect our environment, many resource management agencies have come to realize the value of structured decision making (SDM)—the systematic use of principles and tools of decision analysis. Few professionals, however, have extensive experience implementing SDM. Structured Decision Making provides key information to both current adopters of the method and those who are deploying it for the first time by demonstrating the formal use of decision analysis to support difficult, real-world natural resource management decisions. Drawing on case studies from multiple public agencies in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Mauritius, the editors present an overview of decision analysis, a classification of decision types, and a catalog of decision analysis methods. Dozens of detailed charts and maps help contextualize the material. These case studies examine a rich variety of topics, including• keeping forest birds free from disease• conserving imperiled freshwater mussels• managing water for oil sands mining• dealing with coastal wetlands in the face of sea-level rise• designing networks for prairie-dependent taxa• combatting invasive alpine shrubs• managing vernal pool habitats for obligate amphibian species • and much moreAimed at decision makers tackling natural resource challenges in government agencies around the world, as well as advanced undergraduate and graduate students preparing to work in natural resource management, Structured Decision Making shows how SDM can be implemented to achieve optimal outcomes that integrate social values and scientific understanding.Contributors: Taber D. Allison, Larissa L. Bailey, Ellen A. Bean, Clint W. Boal, Gregory Breese, Stefano Canessa, Jean Fitts Cochrane, Sarah J. Converse, Cami S. Dixon, John G. Ewen, Christelle Ferrière, Jill J. Gannon, Beth Gardner, Adam W. Green, Justin A. Gude, Victoria M. Hunt, Kevin S. Kalasz, Melinda G. Knutson, Jim Kraus, Graham Long, Eric V. Lonsdorf, James E. Lyons, Conor P. McGowan, Sarah E. McRae, Michael S. Mitchell, Clinton T. Moore, Joslin L. Moore, Steven Morey, Dan W. Ohlson, Charlie Pascoe, Andrew Paul, Eben H. Paxton, Lori B. Pruitt, Michael C. Runge, Sarah N. Sells, Terry L. Shaffer, Stephanie Slade, David R. Smith, Jennifer A. Szymanski, Terry Walshe, Nicolas Zuël

Salem, 1692. The witch trials have ended, but before the screams have faded, Abigail Williams has disappeared. Three villagers, aided by Tituba's powerful magic, strike out on a hunt to capture the witch before she can corrupt more souls. Their journey, and the resulting sacrifice they must make, leads them to the brink of madness and despair. Black Rock Falls, New York. An evil yet unseen presence haunts the mountainous landscape. Locals are terrified to hear strange howling at night. Mysterious beasts roam the woods. To some, the legend of a witch's curse is just a tall tale, but others know the truth.Sixteen-year old Ryan Martin and his quirky yet gifted sister Abby make a harrowing discovery. Their uncle has gone missing from his cabin in the woods, abducted during the night by a violent force. As they search for a way to break the curse and free their uncle, the siblings are forced into a life and death struggle with an evil that has been waiting for centuries to strike. Will they be able to stop the witch before it's too late?

Professor Feathers, Olivia, and Alex enter a magical portal into a dark and dangerous world of adventure. Deep in the Amazon Rainforest, trees are being cut down by the thousands every day. The threat to the animals that live there is very real--but the threat to the whole planet is even greater Will they be able to stop the damage to the rainforest, and rescue Alex's lost spider monkey, before it's too late?

Learning to write shouldn't be all hard work ... it should be fun, too This writing guide will empower students to write creatively and descriptively by showing them how authors make their ideas come alive. They will learn, step by step, the process behind writing personal narratives, opinion and persuasive articles, arguments, informative writing, and more. Through the use of numerous examples, students will take a close look at the structure of each type of writing. They will learn what the author is up to, how exactly the ideas come together, and the unbreakable connection between reader and writer. This amazing guidebook is full of topics and writing opportunities for students to practice the new skills they are learning.

Reading is more than just saying the words. This book will inspire students to think, wonder and ask questions about what they are reading. Using high-quality passages from a variety of genres, students will have the opportunity to read deeply and analytically. With engaging literacy lessons and activities, students will learn to see themselves as confident readers with genuine enthusiasm for the written word and its place in their academic and emotional lives.

Danger is waiting for Olivia and Alex when Professor Feathers whisks the children off to Antarctica to find their lost penguin, Flipper. It will take more than courage to save them from a terrifying blizzard--they will need help from some unlikely friends. Will the children find Flipper before it's too late? Or will this mission leave them frozen in fear?

Is your child or student a writer? If learning how to write great stories is something they'd like to learn, then this book is for them. I've published a lot of books and short stories, and in this book I'll show budding young authors how to make their stories unforgettable. The activities in this book are meant to transform all kids-from the hesitant writer to the budding young novelist-into highly skilled and motivated writers. Interested? What are you waiting for? Let's get started