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Written in the Sun is the thirty-ninth literary anthology from the Scribblers of Brevard. The title, a reflection of the Florida location of its authors, marks a bold departure from the previous formula of numbered editions of 'Driftwood' and within its pages is a fascinating and eclectic collection of short stories, memoir, poetry and fifty word mini-sagas. A wide range of themes, subjects and genres is utilized by authors who each have a very unique approach to writing; flavored not just by the warmth of the Florida sun but drawn from and inspired by their experiences of people, places and events in different time periods. The result is a richly satisfying book with that will provoke many re-readings. The first six entries (three short stories and three poems) are the first, second and third placed winners of the 2021 Brevard Scribblers Writing Competition. Several of the authors featured, including some of the competition winners, are long-established published writers, whereas some are fledging writers, flexing their literary wings and showcasing their exciting potential. In a year that has seen some of the most dramatic events in recent history, this is a literary anthology that draws on the emotions generated by these, to explore what it means to belong, to feel alienated, to be afraid, to lose, to love and to hope.

Dr. James Mason was looking for a peaceful place to retire. The little town of Bradville was like a walk in the past. The people were friendly, life was slow, and the atmosphere serene. It was the perfect setting for an old fashioned ghost mystery--according to the town folk! But when Dr. Mason bought the old Victorian style country home, he didn't believe in the supernatural. However, it didn't take him long to realize that he was not alone in the house! Come along with Dr. Mason on an adventurous journey of fear and self discovery, as he tries to right a heinous wrong and free a tortured soul. The old Weatherton house will make you a believer too, when you discover the mystery that lies behind the wainscoting!

"This book brings together expert opinions from scientists to consider the evidence for climate change and its impacts on ticks and tick-borne infections. It considers what is meant by 'climate change', how effective climate models are in relation to ecosystems, and provides predictions for changes in climate at global, regional and local scales relevant for ticks and tick-borne infections. It examines changes to tick distribution and the evidence that climate change is responsible. The effect of climate on the physiology and behaviour of ticks is stressed, including potentially critical impacts on the tick microbiome. Given that the notoriety of ticks derives from pathogens they transmit, the book considers whether changes in climate affect vector capacity. Ticks transmit a remarkable range of micro- and macro-parasites many of which are pathogens of humans and domesticated animals. The intimacy between a tick-borne agent and a tick vector means that any impacts of climate on a tick vector will impact tick-borne pathogens. Most obviously, such impacts will be apparent as changes in disease incidence and prevalence. The evidence that climate change is affecting diseases caused by tick-borne pathogens is considered, along with the potential to make robust predictions of future events"--Publisher's description.

Profitable dairy farming, breeding better dairy cattle, principles of nutrition and feeding practices, reproduction and lactation, herd management, marketing.