A matchbox is simply a box of surprises as its content allows a broad selection of entertaining and sometimes quite intricate tricks and puzzles. Here is a collection of the most mind-twisting brain-bending matchstick puzzles of all time. These ones appeared for the first time in the early 20th century and were all the rage during that period. This book recovers most of them and offers hours of entertainment for young and old alike.
In the scorching summer of 1976, Patrick leaves home, determined to escape from a family still reeling from the suffocating aftereffects of a terrible tragedy. Hoping to find peace of mind, love, and adventure, he heads to the brooding seaside resort of Morcambe. Here he is catapulted into the complicated world of the fairground folk. He meets the beautiful Clare, the giant Malone, and the mysterious Zola, who describes himself as a 'collector of souls'. Patrick soon discovers that he cannot escape his past and is quickly drawn into a deadly game of love and revenge. Now, years later, a mysterious letter calls Patrick back to Morcambe, where he fears he will be finally held to account for the events of that terrible summer. After all, he knows what lies beneath the sands. He soon discovers that nothing is ever as it seems, and memories may not always be trusted. A tale in which Patrick comes of age twice in very different circumstances.
Our world is filled with fearful hearts and minds. Every statistic related anxiety is extremely high due to the ongoing burdens, demands, and difficulties of contemporary culture. Worry and anxiety have a severe impact on our relationships, mental and emotional health, and many other areas of our lives. They are like anchors for the soul. This book provides essential guidelines and real-world examples for overcoming your worries and anxiety. This book is a reliable tool that can help you through whatever challenges life throws at you and inspire you to conquer anxiety so that you may live a worry-free life.
This monograph provides an update to anarchist philosophy, advocating for a paradigm shift beyond neoliberalism and liberal democracy. The book's central thesis has two components. First, it is argued that the maximization of equal liberty requires historical progress beyond the sovereign state system. In contrast to Fukuyama's (1992) argument that liberal democracy is the end of history, it is argued that liberalism contains two contradictions (socioeconomic inequality and the shortcoming in equal liberty inherent to state power) with the potential to propel history further. This book's argument - libertarian social democracy - provides a framework to guide that final stage of history. Second, while anarchist philosophy offers a vision beyond the sovereign state, it can be rendered more suitable as an alternative paradigm. Specifically, it is argued that anarchism is hampered by its traditional adherence to prefigurative strategy, according towhich the state cannot be used as a means to achieve a free and equal society. By contrast, libertarian social democracy incorporates a role for a democratic transitionary state (described here as gradualist anarchism) thus addressing mainstream "Hobbesian" concerns about bad anarchy (where decentralization yields a net loss in equal liberty). In so doing, the book reveals the full spectrum of anarchist strategy from prefigurative to gradualist.
The extraordinary Martha Needle stands out as one of Australia's worst murderesses of all time. In this book compelling new evidence is examined by highly-regarded author, historian and lawyer Dr Brian Williams. It firmly places Martha Needle in the frame for a string of chilling murders - telling the whole story of this femme fatale's life.
Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, in this fascinating kids' biography. At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life, both as a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women's army during World War II, her coronation, her life as Queen both at home and in the public eye, her death at Balmoral and the events of her funeral. Learn how Elizabeth worked alongside 15 British prime ministers, met leaders from around the world, and remained a stable presence as head of the British royal family. DK Life Stories goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text. Definition boxes, information sidebars, and inspiring quotes add depth, while a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.
An essential and up to date companion for trainee and current police officers examining the key and complex topic of policing mental health, vulnerability and risk.
The 1066 Norman conquest of England, led by William, Duke of Normandy, was the single greatest political change England has ever seen. The Normans brought with them a new culture, which included law, architectural style and methods, and leisure pursuits. The guide examines the impact the new Norman rule had on the English way of life.
This book looks into the size of the universe around us, assesses the probability of aliens' existence, imagines their likely physical appearance, and finally investigates solutions for exploring the universe and colonializing other planets. Several interesting questions are considered such as: why maternity clinics would be needed on future interplanetary vessels? Why aliens, if they exist, would be very different from how they are depicted in science fiction movies? Why these aliens may have originated from our Earth? Etc. This book should be seen as a scientific introduction to the problem of space exploration. It has been written in a witty easy style and offers an exciting reading for young and old alike.
So, you think you've got the brain-power to tackle tough puzzles? Well, try this extraordinary assortment of mind blowing challenges. Divided in six different categories (geometric silhouettes, paper, laces, 3 dimensional, wires, permutation), they focus on different skills of your brain. Whatever their form, each is designed to stretch your mind to the max. Some of them are so complex that even the most expert puzzle sleuths may have to beg for mercy! Fortunately, solutions for every puzzle are included, along with explanations of how the solutions are reached.
Back in time before the dark ages, a farmer discovers a strange large egg, from which hatches an unusual green dragon.On it's thirtieth birthday the dragon ventures off on a quest.During his travels he not only discovers giants, beasts and mystical creatures but also learns who and what he is.Strong bonds of friendship are formed with those he meets. When two of these friends face danger from the evil side of nature, it falls to the green dragon with the help of others, to embark on a dangerous mission that leads to a fearsome battle.When the truth is discovered a cunning plan is put into action.Often exciting, humorous and sometimes emotional. A story of courage, loyalty and determination.
The Victorians transformed the way Britain celebrated Christmas in the 19th century and we continue with their traditions today. The Victorians that really centred Christmas round the family, with the eating of a Christmas dinner together, giving gifts and playing games. All these things have become central to a British Christmas Day.
This title relates the events of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon. It discusses the search for the people responsible, the response from other countries and from the United States government, and the heroism of rescuers.
With characteristic wit and passion, West Ham fan Brian Williams examines the club's relocation to the London Stadium and what both club and fans have lost in the process.
This is a short, entertaining and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of coffee, from the humble origins of the bean in northeast Africa over a millennium ago, to what it is today, a global phenomenon that is enjoyed around the world.
A compendium of milestone stories and watershed events in popular culture, politics and news at home and abroad from 1968, including: Assassination of Martin Luther King; Bobby Kennedy shot and killed; The Beatles found Apple Records; Manchester United win the European Cup
Just as a potter uses a "rib" to exert pressure and give shape to clay vessels spinning on a wheel, so God has used the practice of mentoring to shape leaders from the times of ancient Israel to the modern church. This book provides a theological and historical foundation for the practice, inviting the modern supervisor and seminarian to step into the church's rich heritage of mentors and mentees by offering selected vignettes of these relationships in the lives of such influential leaders as Gregory the Great, St. Augustine, John Newton and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. By tracing out the spiritual formation of some of the most influential leaders in church history, Brian Williams shows how certain patterns of mentoring relationships have been pivotal for the people of God in ages past. He then combines the wisdom of the classical discipline of spiritual direction with the tradespractice of apprenticeship to offer us a practical model for mentoring today. The book concludes with a number of tools, forms, and practical suggestions to help shape and guide this demanding but rewarding practice. The Potter's Rib will challenge experienced pastors and seminary students alike to take seriously the role of mentoring in becoming the pastors they are called to be.Brian A. Williams, a graduate of Regent College, is involved in local ministry in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Ever since it came to the world's attention in the 17th century, the world's most famous tapestry has been a source of never-ending speculation. This book highlights the background of its construction and the events of 1066 that it portrays. It details warfare and weaponry, armour and costumes, depictions of everyday life, houses and farming.
The Blitz was a defining moment of the Second World War when civilians were faced with bomb raids over Britain. This title reignites the chilling wail of the air-raid siren followed by anxious, sleepless nights and stories of bravery from ordinary people in extraordinary situations. This book explores the Blitz and its effect on places and people.
When the Romans came to Britain in AD 43, they brought a new style of domestic life, one that better-off Britons soon copied. This informative guide looks at how villas were built, and at the accommodation and daily life villa residents enjoyed - their living rooms and bedrooms, kitchens and baths, gardens and courtyards, furniture and food, and the servants and slaves who kept the villa running.Illustrated with site photos from Roman villas around Britain, archaeological treasures, and museum reconstructions of villa interiors, this is a fascinating look at life in Roman Britain before the Roman army left in AD 406 and the villa way of life faded into history.Includes a list of places to visit.
Life in Ancient Britain journeys through the ancient worlds of our ancestors: how they lived, how they shaped the landscape we know today, and how we know what we do, about their achievements. This guide offers a concise and lively introduction to the prehistory of the British Isles - covering the period from around 500,000 years ago when Palaeolithic hunters camped at Boxgrove in West Sussex, through the later Middle and New Stone Ages, and on to the Bronze Age and the start of the Iron Age. It describes how people first came to settle in Britain, and explores the rich mysteries of atmospheric ceremonial meeting places, barrows and stone circles. Also featured is the coming of the age of metals, when warrior-farmers created hilltop forts and settlements, stone brochs and lakeside villages - indeed the Celtic Britain that the Romans found, when they first landed on our shores.
An anecdotal journey through the life of a football fan and journalist.
Through the novels of England's foremost woman writer, we explore the Regency world at the time of the Napoleonic wars, its manners, fashion and style, pastimes and entertainments. Here are the places Austen knew, loved and featured in her books: the settings for balls, strolls, holiday tours, carriage drives, picnics, rendezvous and revelations.
Half of all prescribed medicines are used in a sub-optimal manner and clinicians struggle to find ways of improving the situation. This book offers real life case studies to demonstrate the way the patient-centered model, combined with other behavioural models, can result in a logical approach to prescribing for difficult clients.
Helps you learn about the great Norse gods and the Nine Worlds. In this book, readers are introduced to the mythology that reflects the religious beliefs and social practices of the Scandinavian people and the fearsome Vikings.
Dr Brian Williams lays bare the assumptions about victims and offenders that currently restrict efficient policy-making. He evaluates proposed solutions, including restorative justice and informal community justice, and draws on evidence and experiences from the UK and around the world to investigate which measures have proved effective.
There are an increasing number of organisations dedicated to supporting victims, campaigning for improvements in their situation. Based on the author's experience in working with both victims and offenders, Working with Victims of Crime provides an objective analysis of developments in victim support and their impact on both policy and practice.
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