The Awakening follows Edna Pontellier, a resident of coastal Grand Isle of Louisiana, in her late twenties, who has a quintessential set-up for a content housewife.
A child with a love of wizards and an ageing rock star share their fate with a disparate collection of visitors when their paths collide in a remote refugee camp.Years later they find a way to tell their stories.A tale of grief and resilience against the odds, The Bones of Barry Knight asks how we can better care for one another one a global scale.''Very few novelists are able to cope convincingly with the apocalyptic times we''re living through. Emma Musty''s new novel shows that she has the skills, the breadth of vision and the humanity to meet the challenge'' Matthew Francis''Utterly contemporary and unflinching'' Katherine Stansfield''An engaging book that looks at how our flaws and our humanity go hand in hand'' Megan Campisi''Sweeping in its scope and resonant with compassion'' Jacqueline Yallop
Structured around the Equality Act and written collaboratively, Diverse Educators: A Manifesto aims to capture the collective voice of the teaching community and to showcase the diverse lived experiences of educators.The book is divided into ten chapters, one for each of the nine Protected Characteristics (Age; Disability; Gender Reassignment; Pregnancy and Maternity; Marriage and Civil Partnership; Race; Religion and Belief; Sex; Sexual Orientation) with a tenth chapter exploring intersectionality.Framed in theory and interweaving personal and professional narrative from over 100 contributors, this ground-breaking text responds to current and historic debates, while remaining accessible and solutions-focused, with high-quality input on practice, pedagogy, people management and policy.Each chapter shares provocations for the reader and for the school system on the changes we would collectively like to manifest in education.'Comprehensive and insightful' James Coleman'This is a powerful resource for educators everywhere' Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive Chartered College of Teaching'Ambitious in scope and, appropriately, diverse in perspective' Russell Hobby, CEO Teach First'A must-read for anyone working in or with schools' Andy Buck, Founder of Leadership Matters'A genuinely extraordinary book' David Weston, Chief Executive of the Teacher Development Trust'Has the potential to make a real difference' Samantha Twiselton, Director of Sheffield Institute of Education'An upstanding and brave manifesto' Karen Giles'Teachers and educators will find it invaluable' Steve Munby, Visiting Professor, Centre for Educational Leadership, University College London
Welcome to the world of the Brothers Grimm: a world of heroes and villains, of a prince and his princess, of lives determined by healing spells and fatal curses.
When a series of women¿s bodies is discovered in the heart of rural Hamptonshire with a pentagram carved on their chests, DCI Helen Lavery is forced into a cat-and-mouse chase with a murderer who ultimately turns the tables and targets her.
27,000 French people were killed on 22nd August 1914, the bloodiest day in French history.This is four times more than at Waterloo, and as many in total as during the eight years of the Algerian War. Even more than the Battle of the Marne, Verdun or the Chemin des Dames. How did these men perish? In what circumstances? Does this deadly cataclysm at the very beginning of the conflict reflect the consequences of poor individual and collective choices, tactical, strategic or organizational mistakes, or quite simply bad luck?A record number of deaths in a single day unprecedented in French history cannot be a mere statistical oddity. It is the ambition of this work to provide some explanations, as well as ideas for how military strategists of the twenty-first century can avoid the combat lethality of the previous century.
A dark, and atmospheric mystery about an isolated lighthouse keeper.
This beautifully inspirational book will help you to be more mindful and set you on a path towards a happier, healthier and contented state.
Best friends Smell and Bogey live deep in the Magic Carpet in a world full of snot, dribble and weirdo creatures. Smell's stinky feet have caused another one of Bogey's sneezing fits, whilst the freshly baked cookies have scarpered from the kitchen table. But before the crumbs could settle, a knock at the front door kick-starts an adventure that could lead to certain doom.
''It was dark and sad and powerful and poetic. Just addictive, and bloody marvellous'' Louise BeechThe Leftovers is a story about sexual power and consent, the myth of the perfect victim, and a dark exploration of the things we do for ΓÇô and to ΓÇô the ones we love.CallieΓÇÖs life is spent caring for others ΓÇô for Frey, her client, and for Noah, her brother. When a tragic car accident shatters her family, sheΓÇÖs left alone with her mother Vanessa. Vanessa''s favourite child was Noah; Callie''s favourite parent was her dad. Now they''re stuck with each other - the leftovers of their family - and they''ll have to confront the ways they''ve been hurt, and the ways they''ve passed that hurt on to others.Praise for Cassandra:''A thoughtful novel. Parkin creates authentic, interesting characters'' Carys Bray''Fresh and original, written vividly and with lair. I was completely engrossed!'' Katherine Webb''A dark, eloquently creepy tale. Parkin''s prose quivers with visceral terror'' Carol Lovekin
How are we supposed to handle these new tools that could end up changing our genetic material?The advancement of the new genetic technology has hurtled forward at breakneck speed.
Can we ever truly escape our past? The Ghostlights is the poignant story of a family of Irish women who are each looking for the real meaning of home.
The endearing and unflappable Dr. Annick Boudreau regularly confronts a myriad of mental health issues in her psychiatric practice at the West Coast Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Clinic. But even Annick is stunned when Sanjay, a young patient who suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is arrested for the brutal murder of his roommate.While Sanjay is tortured by repeated violent thoughts, he is horrified by them and Annick is convinced that he would never enact one of them in real life. But the police and prosecutor are convinced that they have caught the perpetrator and aren''t interested in looking very hard. Unable to talk to the authorities because of doctor-patient confidentiality, Annick feels compelled to investigate on her own, whatever the risks.Primary Obsessions is the first book in a series of mysteries starring Dr. Annick Boudreau and involving themes of mental health. Author (and longtime CBT patient) Charles Demers deftly reveals a particular aspect of psychiatric practice in each book, illuminating shadowy subject matter with masterful sensitivity and sharp wit. Primary Obsessions is an engrossing page-turner and a refreshing reboot of the sleuth genre.Shortlisted for the 2021 Bill Duthie Booksellers¿ Choice Award¿The kind of narrative storytelling style that engages the reader¿s full and rapt attention from first page to last¿ Clint Travis, Midwest Book Review¿Charles Demers brings freshness to a literary genre that has been in danger of turning as ripe as a week-old murder victim¿ John Moore, BC BookWorld¿Dr. Annick Boudreau is a winning literary creation: she¿s smart, funny, confident, and easy to cheer for¿ Paul Headrick, Ormsby Review¿Delivers a nuanced portrayal of the stigmatization of mental illness in collision with crime¿ Nathan Ripley, author of Find You in the Dark¿Witty, compassionate and sharply observed... exciting from start to finish¿ Iona Whishaw, author of the Lane Winslow series¿A page-turning mystery that¿s ultimately about trying to help our loved ones through their darkest days¿ Kelly Hrudey, Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet analyst and mental health advocate
A new series of climate-conscious children''s books.Eddie is a very energetic African elephant and he loves to play with his friend Oscar, an olive baboon. The weather in summer is so hot, it hasn't rained for such a long time, and Oscar is worried, as they are running out of water to drink. Eddie wonders what he can do to help his friend. How can one Elephant make water? Find out how Eddie helps Oscar in this wonderful and important story of making a difference.Eddie Helps Locate Water is part of the Little Helpers series, written to support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. With fantastic, colourful animal characters, the stories show children how helping each other and their environment can be lots of fun!PRAISE FOR THE LITTLE HELPERS SERIES"Engaging and educational" People''s Trust for Endangered Species"Wonderful" Peter Hylands, President, Australian Wildlife Protection Council"Truthful and inspiring" Emma Girvan, PR and Communications, The Australian Koala Foundation"Beautiful" Anne Rowberry, Chair of The British Beekeepers Association"Educates and inspires" Iglika Trifonova, Chair of APECS Bulgaria"Fun and engaging" Jason McCartney, MP for Colne Valley"Really engage[s] children and provide[s] a platform for them to explore some really big questions" Debbie Kelly, Principal, Beaumont Park Academy"We love Claire's characters" Rufus Bellamy, Manager, David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme"Fun and accessible" Joe Eisen, Executive Director of the Rainforest Foundation UKTHE LITTLE HELPERS SERIESHector Helps Clean up the ParkPenny Helps Protect the Polar Ice CapsTyler Helps Find a New HomePaula Helps Prevent Air PollutionKati Helps Avoid HungerBella Helps Increase PollinationEddie Helps Locate WaterPan Pan Helps Shelter From Acid RainDolly Helps Steer Clear of an Oil SlickLalit Helps Stay Away From Light Pollution
Behold: a selection of short stories from the master of the macabre, Edgar Allen Poe.
Negotiation is not an argument.It might seem like a daunting word, but to negotiate is simply to interact and engage with the world around you. Whether itΓÇÖs for sales, personal reasons (negotiating a pay rise) or in political and corporate environments, in this book Patrick Forsyth has condensed his many years of experience to outline the fundamental principles of getting what you want.
Part of the Hero Classics seriesIf you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.Sun Tzu''s The Art of War may have started life as a Chinese military treatise, but its influence around the globe has seeped into every facet of our lives. Referenced in pop culture, and used to bolster success in business strategies, politics, football tournaments, and more, this ancient tome is a vital tool for anyone who wants to win.The Hero Classics series:MeditationsThe ProphetA Room of OneΓÇÖs OwnIncidents in the Life of a Slave GirlThe Art of WarThe Life of Charlotte BronteThe RepublicThe PrinceNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
First published in 1861 under a pseudonym, this is the autobiography of Harriet Jacobs, a mother, fugitive and slave.
In a world defined by dramatic technological and economic shifts, business organizations large and small are finding themselves having to adapt and transform at an unprecedented pace.
Part of the Hero Classics seriesΓÇ£Women have served all these centuries as looking glasses possessing the magic and delicious power of reflecting the figure of man at twice its natural size.ΓÇ¥Based on two talks given by the author, and first published in September 1929, Virginia Woolf''s seminal essay revolves around the central claim that a woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction. Outlining the importance of education and financial independence, Woolf draws up a history of women writers and demonstrates how they had to operate as outsiders in a society that sought to exclude them.The Hero Classics series:MeditationsThe ProphetA Room of OneΓÇÖs OwnIncidents in the Life of a Slave GirlThe Art of WarThe Life of Charlotte BronteThe RepublicThe PrinceNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave
Why is the idea of asking for professional help still so taboo? Why are we afraid of our emotions? Do I Need to See a Therapist? provides insight into how we can acknowledge and overcome the fear of being thought mad, weak or helpless.
The second novel in the PI Jim Keegan series.A reclusive millionaire hires PI Jim Keegan to look after her interests, she is currently hidden away at the legendary Chateau Marmont hotel.
An important novel that is as compassionate as it is eye-opening, The Exile and the Mapmaker is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit.Theo, an aging Parisian cartographer, is desperately searching for the woman he once loved before Alzheimer¿s takes his memories of her.Elise, his estranged daughter, moves in to take care of him. She still blames him for the tragic loss of her mother and is struggling with this new forced intimacy.Nebay, an Eritrean refugee, becomes Theös carer and friend. Unbeknownst to Elise, Nebay does not have a visa for France and is working illegally in order to support his sister.Each one is living a life of questions and secrets in a world where Nebay¿s very presence in the France of Theös maps is steeped in uncertainty.`Beautifully written¿ Katherine Stansfield`Very moving¿ Matthew Francis''Emotional and eye-opening'' @stories_with_hope''Heart-warming'' @bibliobushra''Thought provoking'' @SecretWorldOfaBook
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