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Last Son of Rome Bagnall Joe

Sky Above the Roof Appanah Nathacha

\nA beautifully observed portrait of a fractured family and a poetic exploration of the ways we break apart and rebuild.\n

Scent of Roses Harris Zinnie

You'd be surprised how a simple thing like locking up your husband in the same room as you, makes you aware of something. Of being

We Are the Brennans Lange Tracey

\nWe Are the Brennans by Tracey Lange is a critically acclaimed, New York Times bestselling debut about an Irish-American family, secrets and redemption.\n

Murmel, Murmel, Murmel Early Reader Munsch Robert

Favorite stories from Robert Munsch in an early reader format kids will love! Adapted from the originals so beginner readers can proudly say "I read this myself!"What in the world is Robin going to do with the baby she finds in her sandbox? "Murmel, murmel, murmel," is all Robin hears coming from a hole in her sandbox. When she reaches down and out pops a baby, she finds herself in a real fix: who will take care of it? Robin's too little! Off she goes, searching her neighborhood for someone who needs a baby. The woman with seventeen cats doesn't want the baby. Nor does the grumpy man by the bus stop. It looks as though all hope is lost, until a friendly truck driver passes by. He offers to trade his truck for the baby--an exchange Robin can't refuse.Colorful and fun, Robert Munsch's zany stories and Michael Martchenko's illustrations will grab

Last White Witch ONeill Joelle

The Last White Witch begins to chronicle the life of a seemingly average British schoolgirl from South London, called Poppy, who possesses such weird magical powers that she is suspended from school.She learns that her Aunt Emily is her biological mother and her mum is actually her aunt, and is double whammied with the news that she is a witch. Poppy leaves home, changes her world and starts a new school at the Three Sisters School of Witchery for Black Witches.Poppy forges new friendships, comes face-to-face with her arch nemesis, experiences fantastical events and meets mythical monsters, like the Medusa, whom she must defeat on her first night at the boarding school. Blindly unaware that she is in fact the last White Witch and heiress to the White Witch kingdom, she will have to be the toughest young witch you have ever met. She will have to be the new female badass version

Never a Duke Burrowes Grace

The latest utterly charming Regency romance from the bestselling Grace

End State Plunkett James

A GUARDIAN POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR 'End State is absolutely superb. If you're looking for a book that is honest about the problems of the future but leaves you hopeful about solutions, then this is it' Jon Richardson 'Insightful and revealing: a brilliant exploration of how ideas currently on the edge of politics could move into the mainstream' Danny Dorling, author of SLOWDOWNCan we reverse the mental health crisis by getting rid of Mondays?Is it time to stop poor people being poor by... giving them money?Can we quell the fires of populism by giving young people a say in the future?As the shockwaves of Covid 19 continue to spread, and as the smoke clears from a year of anger and unrest, many people feel forlorn about the future.In End State, James Plunkett argues that this can be a moment not of despair, but of historic opportunity - a chance

Inheritor Storm Peter

An unknown inheritance can be a dream come true. But for Callum Hopkins, this dream descended into a dark nightmare.Callum is conflicted. He can either seize a chance to find happiness, belonging and power or follow his family's vows on a path of brutal consequences where only the strong will be left standing.The Inheritor is a story about a family sworn to protect and serve a secret society and a village determined to avenge a cruel dark

Lets Go! On a Carriage Albert Rosalyn

'Let's go on a carriage And drive through London Town. I'm dressed up for my Jubilee In a sparkly silver gown.' Celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee and join in on this exciting royal ride! Toddlers will enjoy this simple rhyming text with vivid

DAMAZO BASSINGER BRITTANY

Ryder Murphy has lived a boring life in his twenty-one years, but all of that quickly changes in a single night. Finding out that he has the ability to shift, the rain pulls him into a world behind the falls where he learns all about cascaders and their realm. A secret realm that lives parallel to that of humans, a realm that can only be accessed by crossing a plane hidden within the many waterfalls of the human world. It is a beautiful and mystical place where Shepherds rule, the Accord is the law and Damazos are wanted. Discovering the truth about his mother's death, Ryder wants to help the resistance that has formed in the realm to take down the man on top, Alistair Martis. With ill intentions, Martis is on a quest for twelve ancient crystals that are hidden throughout the human world and are the key to unlocking the torrent; a transcendent and powerful portal that can take you to

Literature and Understanding Phelan J. W.

Literature and Understanding investigates the cognitive gain from literature by focussing on a reader's close analysis of a literary text. It examines the meaning of 'literature', outlines the most prominent positions in the literary cognitivism debate, explores the practice of close reading from a philosophical perspective, provides a fresh account of what we mean by 'understanding' and in so doing opens up a new area of research in the philosophy of literature.This book provides a different reply to the challenge that we can't learn anything worthwhile from reading literary fiction. It makes the innovative case that reading literary fiction as literature rather than as fiction stimulates five relevant senses of understanding. The book uses examples of irony, metaphor, play with perspective and ambiguity to illustrate this contention. Before arguing that these five

Medical Treatment of Children and the Law Bridgeman Jo

The high profile cases of Charlie Gard, Alfie Evans, and Tafida Raqeeb raised the questions as to why the state intrudes into the exercise of parental responsibility concerning the medical treatment of children and why parents may not be permitted to decide what is in the best interests of their child. This book answers these questions. It argues for a reframing of the law concerned with the medical treatment of children to one which better protects the welfare of the individual child, within the context of family relationships recognising the duties which professionals have to care for the child and that the welfare of children is a matter of public interest, protected through the intervention of the state.This book undertakes a rigorous critical analysis of the case law concerned with the provision of medical treatment to children since the first reported cases over

Wing and A Prayer Connolly Anne

When Beatrice unexpectedly joins Her Majesty's Royal Air Force on a whim, she soon realises she has bitten off more than she can chew.Why is she the only woman in the training unit?Why is there so much snobbery, and so many illogical archaic rules to fathom?Why does she stick out like a sore thumb, and when will she be able to

Life Is a Joke Wise Steven

I have seen a lot in my time on this earth. This book is about my experiences and includes jokes and true funny stories. Laughter, I believe, is the best medicine and people who have read the book found it uproarious and it cheered them up immensely. A doctor friend of mine actually missed their stop on the tube as they were so engrossed in the book.There are some great windups involving my long-time friend George - quality times and good memories not forgotten and now put to paper. There are also stories about my time in sport playing football and golf spanning over fifty years (wow long time). It is also about my family, friends and pets - some have unfortunately passed on so it is nice to record and live memories of them once again. I hope readers enjoy it and find it uplifting.You cannot buy a sense of humour but it is great to have

Cultural Proximity and Organization Ceci Federica

Cultural proximity consists in shared language, codes, and norms of communication and exchange between actors. It is generally considered important for organizations, enhancing communication and facilitation interaction between actors. In such situation, diversity is often seen as a source of richness and originality. However, high levels of proximity might create some risk, leading to lock-in and inertia, with a negative impact on the innovativeness of the organization.While the role of cultural proximity is subject to much debate within organizations studies, a comprehensive understanding of cultural proximity remains elusive. This book explores the organizational implications of the concept of cultural proximity, delving into the managerial challenges posed by diversities and similarities in culture within a business environment using different levels of analysis. The key

Representation of Japanese Politics in Manga

This edited volume explores political motives, discourses and agendas in Japanese manga and graphic art with the objective of highlighting the agency of Japanese and wider Asian story-telling traditions within the context of global political

Egypt, Greece, and Rome Rossi Corinna Politecnico di Milano Italy.

Historical events literally took place in specific contexts; 'where things are' shapes 'how things are'. In this book, Corinna Rossi examines how three different ways of interacting with the surrounding world were shaped by their physical context in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.Following a discussion on the relationship between history and geography, Rossi delves into the geographical settings of these three civilisations, analysing human mobility within them and how cultural development was shaped by these movements. Rossi also identifies three possible models to describe the three different approaches specific to each of these ancient societies.Egypt, Greece, and Rome: A History of Space and Places is suitable for students and scholars with previous understanding of these three civilisations and an interest in the relationship between history and

Scent Costello Isabel

Thrilling and tantalising, the repercussions of a bisexual love triangle resurface 20 years on. Every day in Paris carries proof that love exists, in the air, on the streets and behind closed doors. Just not

Long Term Perspectives in Evaluation: Increasing Relevance and Utility Forss Kim

Long Term Perspectives in Evaluation is the first book to advocate the virtues of a long-term perspective for policy evaluation as well as to show how evaluations can take a longer time perspective than they usually do. To get there, it is necessary to understand the decision-making context of evaluations and study the obstacles and the resistance toward long-term perspectives - as knowledge of that will lay the ground for more effective advocacy.The book is divided into three parts: the first section examines different aspects of methodology and methods. In the next section, authors present case studies of long-term evaluations, examine their own experiences of such evaluations and discuss difficulties, challenges and lessons learned. Cases discussed include: education sector reforms in Sweden, local governance reforms in Denmark, policy interventions in Southern

Green Teaching Warden Claire Helen

Just being outside doesn't always guarantee a connection to the natural world. An awareness of the environment needs to be embedded within the curriculum, and with climate change and sustainability being such important and urgent issues, this book is a timely and much needed resource for early years and primary educators.Introducing nature pedagogy - an approach that seeks to respect and support the rights of children and the planet together. Nature pedagogy encourages all educators to embrace eco-logical choices and to use nature as the location, resource and context for learning. The author draws on international research and case studies to offer a way forward, to embed green teaching and a nature-based pedagogy in practice and transform teaching with young

Tales Of Robin Hood And His Merry Men Jones Margery Hargest

Robin Hood was a legendary English outlaw and folk-hero who appears in ballads from the thirteenth century. He lived through the reign of Henry II, Richard I and John. He feuded with the Sheriff of Nottingham and lived in Sherwood Forest with a band of followers, his 'Merry Men'. They robbed the rich to give to the poor. Among Robin's companions were Little John, Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett and Alan-A-Dale.It is said that Robin was born in about 1160 at Locksley, Nottinghamshire. Ancient ballads abound with anecdotes of his personal courage, skill in archery, generosity and great popularity. He protected women and children with knightly chivalry. The first literary mention of Robin Hood was in William Langland's celebrated poem Piers Plowman (c.

True History of Sun Sign Astrology Farnell Kim

This is the unabridged story of Sun sign astrology. It's the sort of astrology that makes up the daily horoscope columns in newspapers and magazines, and leads to people believing that there are twelve types of people, described by their zodiac signs. Plenty of histories of astrology go into the details of thousands of years of astrological practice and theory, highlighting famous practitioners, placing them in their historical context and describing their techniques, but they rarely mention Sun sign astrology, which has its own exciting history. This book takes a different approach. In the West, popular and mass market astrology is mostly regarded as Sun sign astrology, and it goes back a lot further than most people realise. This book is a whistle stop tour of Sun sign astrology from the ancient days of Mesopotamia, via popular magazines of the post-war days to the more modern

Discrete Signals and Systems with MATLAB R ElAli Taan

The subject of Discrete Signals and Systems is broad and deserves a single book devoted to it. The objective of this textbook is to present all the required material that an undergraduate student will need to master this subject matter and the use of MATLAB.This book is primarily intended for electrical and computer engineering students, and especially for use by juniors or seniors in these undergraduate engineering disciplines. It can also be very useful to practicing engineers. It is detailed, broad, based on mathematical basic principles, focused, and it also contains many solved problems using analytical tools as well as MATLAB.The book is ideal for a one-semester course in the area of discrete linear systems or digital signal processing, where the instructor can cover all chapters with ease. Numerous examples are presented within each chapter to illustrate each

Atlantis Rise Ryan Nina

On an earth split in half by an ancient curse, Ali and her team are cast into the centre of Atlantis' rule.Ali and Yuki are coming to the end of their training and will graduate to become Atlantis guardians. But their second-last mission does not end well. Their captain gets some bad news: his brother Ray, also a captain, is missing. Ali and the rest of the team fly home to their drowned capital, but the news only becomes worse.Ali is already nervous enough about the graduation, but now Atlantis' power awakes when she comes into contact with the old magic. This is not the only force to waken; dark powers are rising too. Ali is marked, putting herself and the team in danger as the power-hungry group called Descendants of Hades become more than legend. Cracks in their world are beginning to show; trouble could leak into the human half, starting a war with past powers that never

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Routledge Handbook of Balkan and Southeast European History

Disentangling a controversial history of turmoil and progress, this Handbook provides essential guidance through the complex past of a region that was previously known as the Balkans but is now better known as Southeastern Europe. It gathers 47 international scholars and researchers from the region. They stand back from the premodern claims and recent controversies stirred by the wars of Yugoslavia's dissolution.Parts I and II explore shifting early modern divisions among three empires to the national movements and independent states that intruded with Great Power intervention on Ottoman and Habsburg territory in the nineteenth century. Part III traces a full decade of war centered on the First World War, with forced migrations rivalling the great loss of life. Part IV addresses the interwar promise and the later authoritarian politics of five newly independent states:

Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy Reeves Andrew

To access the exclusive SAGE Videos, please see the code and instructions on the inside front cover of your textbook. If you have purchased the eBook from Amazon or another online retailer, please visit the book′s online resource site to contact SAGE, and we will assist further.This book introduces readers to everything they need to know about counselling and psychotherapy theory, skills and practice. Features including chapter summaries, discussion questions, prompts for reflection, case examples and further reading help students to apply what they′ve learnt and give them the confidence to progress into practice. The book covers:key theoretical approachespersonal developmentcounselling skillsprofessional settingslaw, policy, values and ethicsworking with difference and diversity-

Disability and Citizenship Studies Spulchre Marie

Focusing on the case of disability, this book examines what happens when previously marginalised individuals obtain the legal recognition of their equal citizenship rights but cannot fully enjoy these rights because of structural inequality.Bringing together disability and citizenship studies, it explores an original conceptualisation of disability as a distinct social division and approaches citizenship as a developing institution. In addition to providing innovative theoretical perspectives on citizenship and disability, this book is grounded in the empirical analysis of the claims of disability activists in Sweden. Drawing on a wide range of blog posts and debate articles, it sheds light upon the inequality and domination faced by disabled people in Sweden and underlines the disability activists' proactive ideas and solutions for constructing a more equal citizenship.

Between Class and Discourse: Left Intellectuals in Defence of Capitalism Kagarlitsky Boris

This provocative book addresses the ideological and political crisis of the Western left, comparing it with the problems facing leftist politics in Russia and other countries.The author presents a radical critique of the current state of the Western left which puts discourse above class interest and politics of diversity above politics of social change. The trajectory away from class politics towards feminism, minority rights and the coalition of coalitions led to the destruction of the basic strategic pillars of the movement. Some elements of this broad progressive agenda became mainstream, but in fact this made the crisis of the left even deeper and contributed to the disintegration of the left's identity. The author demonstrates that a simple return to 'the good old times' of classical socialist politics of the industrial age is not possible, suggesting that class politics