Drawn together

by Minh  L, illustrated by Dan Santat When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens-with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. With spare, direct text by Minh L and luminous illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, this stirring picturebook about reaching across barriers will be cherished for years to come.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together, something magical happens - with a shared love of art and storytelling, the two form a bond that goes beyond words. Features Summary When a young boy visits his grandfather, their lack of a common language leads to confusion, frustration, and silence. But as they sit down to draw together... Author Dan Santat Publisher Hyperion Release date 20180604 Pages 40 ISBN 1-4847-6760-8 ISBN 13 978-1-4847-6760-3

Collins, 1979 0002116677, 1979. 8vo; original light brown boards, lettered in gilt on spine; pictorial dustwrapper; pp. 191; line drawings in text. Dustwrapper very slightly rubbed, with merest trace of edgewear, and sunned on spine panel; some foxing to reverse of dustwrapper and to endpapers and some tape residues. Very good condition. "Living in the wilderness they [Ken and Lynne Tinley] discovered a wealth of wonders. Sketching this far-off world of risk and hardship in words and pictures Lynne conveys images of great beauty, controversial biology, anthropology and veld humour. Moreover she provides a vivid and entertaining account of how to raise a boy and girl in the bush. Together the family survives terrorist raids, charging hippo, elephant and lion, rabid dog bites, baboon spiders, alcoholic snails, dangling camel membranes, and the Fat Mouse. They eat elephant trunk Portuguese-style and termites cooked by bushmen."

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days As a young boy, Raja Shehadeh was entranced by a forbidden Israeli postage stamp in his uncle's album, intrigued by tales of a green land beyond the border.He couldn't have known then what Israel would come to mean to him, or to foresee the future occupation of his home in Palestine. Later, as a young lawyer, he worked to halt land seizures and towards peace and justice in the region. During this time, he made close friends with several young Jewish Israelis, including fellow thinker and searcher Henry. But as life became increasingly unbearable under in the Palestinian territories, it was impossible to escape politics or the past, and even the strongest friendships and hopes were put to the test. Brave, intelligent and deeply controversial, in this book award-winning author Raja Shehadeh explores the devastating effect of occupation on even the most intimate aspects of life. Looking back over decades of political turmoil, he traces the impact on the fragile bonds of friendship across the Israel-Palestine border, and asks whether those considered bitter enemies can come together to forge a common future. Features Summary As a young boy, Raja Shehadeh was entranced by a forbidden Israeli postage stamp in his uncle's album, intrigued by tales of a green land beyond the border... Author Raja Shehadeh Publisher Profile Books Ltd Release date 20180214 Pages 240 ISBN 1-78125-654-3 ISBN 13 978-1-78125-654-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Two teens are drawn together, promised to each other since childhood by their dreaming mothers. The girl is sweet, empathetic and ordinary. The boy is brilliant and charismatic - but ill. No one knows it yet, but he is incapable of feeling. Their relationship twists and turns to a terrifying climax about making the ultimate sacrifice. Features Summary Two teens are drawn together, trapped by the expectations of their dreaming mothers. One is sweet and empathetic, the other brilliant and charismatic /- but damaged... Author M Anjelais Publisher Chicken House Release date 20140321 Pages 272 ISBN 1-908435-87-9 ISBN 13 978-1-908435-87-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days In these two moving early plays, David Mamet displays the humor, sensitivity, and ear for language that have made him one of the most celebrated playwrights in American theater today. Reunion depicts the awkward, tender meeting between a father and a daughter drawn together by their loneliness after twenty years of separation. Their cautious small talk, filled with evasion and cliche, gradually exposes the terrifying isolation in which they live, and ultimately, their great need for each other. In the short vignette Dark Pony, a father tells a favorite bedtime story to comfort his young daughter as they drive home late at night. A foray into the realm of legend, the story of a young Indian brave and his trusty horse, Dark Pony has been called "a lovely, tiny moment of a play" by Julius Novick of The Village Voice. Features Summary In these two moving early plays, Mamet displays the humor, sensitivity, and ear for language that have made him one of the most celebrated playwrights in American theater today.. Author David Mamet Publisher Avalon Travel Publishing Release date 19940112 Pages 53 ISBN 0-8021-5171-X ISBN 13 978-0-8021-5171-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days A Times bestseller. "Wonderful...I was hooked from the first page. It's the real stuff." (Michael Frayn). "Deeply affecting". (Guardian). "Superb". (Mail on Sunday). "Barney Norris is a rare and precious talent". (Evening Standard). There exists in all of us a song waiting to be sung which is as heart-stopping and vertiginous as the peak of the cathedral. That is the meaning of this quiet city, where the spire soars into the blue, where rivers and stories weave into one another, where lives intertwine.' One quiet evening in Salisbury, the peace is shattered by a serious car crash. At that moment, five lives collide - a flower seller, a schoolboy, an army wife, a security guard, a widower - all facing their own personal disasters. As one of those lives hangs in the balance, the stories of all five unwind, drawn together by connection and coincidence into a web of love, grief, disenchantment and hope that perfectly represents the joys and tragedies of small town life. Features Summary One quiet evening in Salisbury, the peace is shattered by a serious car crash. At that moment, five lives collide - a flower seller, a schoolboy, an army wife... Author Barney Norris Publisher Black Swan Release date 20170302 Pages 283 ISBN 1-78416-135-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78416-135-4

With beautiful blue skies, sandy beaches and glorious sunshine, the Bahamas is a slice of heaven. But in 1943, the world is at war and even paradise isn't safe...Twenty-three-year-old Dodie Wyatt thought she had escaped her turbulent past - but one night her peace is shattered when she chooses to help a man she finds stabbed in an alleyway. On the other side of Nassau, wealthy diplomat's wife Ella Stanford plays the role she has been born into, throwing herself into charitable work and charming her husband's powerful friends. But she has secrets to keep - and those secrets could put her life in danger. When one of the richest men in the world is found dead, these two very different women - Dodie, a shy introvert, and Ella, a confident socialite - are drawn together. With the unstable island spiralling into violence, deceit, greed and death, Dodie and Ella have only each other to rely on, as their lives are torn apart... Format:Paperback Pages:0

With Beautiful Blue Skies, Sandy Beaches And Glorious Sunshine, The Bahamas Is A Slice Of Heaven. But In 1943, The World Is At War And Even Paradise Isn't Safe...Twenty-Three-Year-Old Dodie Wyatt Thought She Had Escaped Her Turbulent Past - But One Night Her Peace Is Shattered When She Chooses To Help A Man She Finds Stabbed In An Alleyway. On The Other Side Of Nassau, Wealthy Diplomat's Wife Ella Stanford Plays The Role She Has Been Born Into, Throwing Herself Into Charitable Work And Charming Her Husband's Powerful Friends. But She Has Secrets To Keep - And Those Secrets Could Put Her Life In Danger. When One Of The Richest Men In The World Is Found Dead, These Two Very Different Women - Dodie, A Shy Introvert, And Ella, A Confident Socialite - Are Drawn Together. With The Unstable Island Spiralling Into Violence, Deceit, Greed And Death, Dodie And Ella Have Only Each Other To Rely On, As Their Lives Are Torn Apart... This product ships within 3-5 working days

BCA 1995 first edition - good condition   Estranged from his wife, Amy, Jake Cantrell feels his life has stalled as he approaches his twenty-ninth birthday. Seeking a divorce and distance, he has moved to the town of Kent, Connecticut, to concentrate on his new electrical contracting business. But at the first meeting of a local amateur theatrical group, he meets Maggie Sorrell, an interior designer who will be working with him on sets and lighting. Charming, attractive, and fifteen years Jake's senior, Maggie has also come to Kent fleeing a broken relationship—cruelly betrayed by her lawyer ex-husband and painfully out of touch with her two grown children. And as they begin renovations on an old farmhouse, Jake and Maggie find themselves drawn together by a powerful emotional need and falling in love—a love that will have to endure many obstacles and tragic circumstances to bloom gloriously in a small town.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days New love blossoms and family loyalties are tested in the Scottish Highlands of 1568. Caitlin Campbell has always enjoyed having things her own way as the sister of Niall Campbell, the head of her clan. Her strong will and fiery spirit add to her stubborn determination. However, she is about to discover that things can quickly get out of her control. Darach MacNaghten's life has been far from easy. He seems doomed to cause pain to every life he touches. Despite being cast out of his own family, he is compelled to try to save them from extinction and restore their name. Darach and Caitlin find themselves drawn together through circumstances beyond their control. Caitlin must decide between her attraction for this dangerous highlander and her family loyalties. Will Darach's plans lead to a deadly game that neither can afford to lose? Passion, romance, and the rugged Scottish countryside draw you into this tantalizing story. Features Summary Darach MacNaghten comes to Kilchurn to free his imprisoned older brother, but when he realizes that his plan has no chance of success, he kidnaps Caitlin Campbell to hold her as hostage until his brother is freed... Author Kathleen Morgan Publisher Revell Release date 20070831 Pages 314 ISBN 0-8007-5965-6 ISBN 13 978-0-8007-5965-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The shifting nature of employment practice towards the use of more precarious work forms has caused a crisis in classical labour law and engendered a new wave of regulation. This timely book deftly uses this crisis as an opportunity to explore the notion of precariousness or vulnerability in employment relationships. Arguing that the idea of vulnerability has been under-theorised in the labour law literature, Lisa Rodgers illustrates how this extends to the design of regulation for precarious work. The book's logical structure situates vulnerability in its developmental context before moving on to examine the goals of the regulation of labour law for vulnerability, its current status in the law and case studies of vulnerability such as temporary agency work and domestic work. These threads are astutely drawn together to show the need for a shift in focus towards workers as `vulnerable subjects' in all their complexity in order to better inform labour law policy and practice more generally. Constructively critical, Labour Law, Vulnerability and the Regulation of Precarious Work will prove invaluable to students and scholars of labour and employment law at local, EU and international levels. With its challenge to orthodox thinking and proposals for the improvement of the regulation of labour law, labour law institutions will also find this book of great interest and value. Features Summary The shifting nature of employment practice towards the use of more precarious work forms has caused a crisis in classical labour law and engendered a new wave of regulation. Author Lisa Rodgers Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Release date 20160325 Pages 264 ISBN 1-78471-574-3 ISBN 13 978-1-78471-574-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A gripping thriller from the No.1 New York Times bestseller, which sees Natalie Nevsky drawn into a web of spying and murder behind the Iron Curtain. Perfect for fans of The Night Manager. Glamorous Natalie Nevsky lives with her adoring husband, the Cossack. Until he is brutally killed and she discovers that their life together was not as it seemed. Back in Russia, he'd been playing a deadly game of espionage in the sophisticated, dangerous world of the fur trade - and one mistake has cost him his life. Drawn into a dark and seedy web of spying and ruthless murder behind the Iron Curtain, Natalie must learn to walk a tightrope of survival. And she cannot afford to put a foot wrong. Features Summary A gripping thriller from the No.1 New York Times bestseller, which sees Natalie Nevsky drawn into a web of spying and murder behind the Iron Curtain. Perfect for fans of The Night Manager. Author Justin Scott Publisher Harper Release date 20170323 Pages 436 ISBN 0-00-822200-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-822200-0

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) After losing everything she held dear, Abby never wants to love again. But a certain cowboy may just spur her to wonder if love might be worth the risk. Running from a past that haunts her, Abby Knightly is drawn to the cozy town of Wishing Springs, Texas. Maybe this small town could offer hope and healing and a future for Abby...if she's brave enough to reach out and take it by the reins. Bo Monahan isn't interested in the new romantic destination his little town has become-or the women who might be looking at him like he's their next Mr. Right. Between taking care of his Pops and his growing stirrup business, he isn't looking for serious romantic commitments. But when the infant son he never knew about shows up at his doorstep, his world is turned upside down. This confirmed bachelor might not think he needs a wife, but he sure needs help. Even Abby can see that, and despite her best efforts to keep her distance, she can't help but be drawn to this new father-son duo. As Abby throws herself into helping Bo navigate fatherhood, hope sparks between them, revealing that maybe, just maybe, they can navigate their dark pasts and emerge together into a future as bright as the Texas sun itself. Format:Paperback Pages:352

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Jelly Bean Blessings is a cheery seasonal board book that celebrates all springtime blessings! Kids will be drawn to the charming cover and whimsical art, and they'll love the idea of exploring the many reasons we love spring. From picking flowers to jumping in puddles to eating delicious jelly beans, these activities are a fun way to thank God for the beautiful parts of the season that we get to enjoy together! With charming art and an adorable cover, Jelly Bean Blessings is the perfect way to celebrate all the wonderful blessings of spring. Features Summary Jelly Bean Blessings is a cheery seasonal board book that celebrates all springtime blessings! Kids will be drawn to the charming embellished cover and whimsical art... Author Maddie Frost Publisher Thomas Nelson Publishers Release date 20190204 Pages 20 ISBN 1-4002-0932-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4002-0932-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Five children meet on the first day of kindergarten. In the years that follow, they become friends and more than friends. Together, they will find strength, meet challenges, face life's adventures, endure loss, face stark realities, and open their hearts. In this moving novel, bestselling author Danielle Steel traces their unforgettable journey - full of tests and trials - as three boys and two girls discover the vital bonds that will last a lifetime. Gabby, Billy, Izzie, Andy, and Sean - each bursting with their own personality, strikingly different looks and talents, in sports, science, and the arts. Each drawn by the magical spark of connection that happens to the young. At the exclusive Atwood School, on a bright September day, starting in kindergarten they become an inseparable group known to outsiders as the Big Five. In this rarefied world, five families grow closer, and five children bloom beside one another, unaware of the storms gathering around them. As they turn from grade-schoolers to teenagers, seemingly perfect lives are buffeted by unraveling families, unfortunate missteps, and losses and victories great and small. And, one by one, they turn back to the Big Five to regain their footing and their steady course. But as they emerge from Atwood and enter the college years, the way forward is neither safe nor clear. As their lives separate and diverge, the challenges and risks become greater, the losses sharper, and the right paths harder to choose, in a journey of friendship, survival, and love. In what may be her most intricate and emotionally powerful novel yet, Danielle Steel tells a heart-wrenching, ultimately triumphant story that spans decades, weaves together a vivid cast of characters, and captures the challenges we face in life - sometimes, if we're lucky, with a friend forever by our side. Features Summary In this moving novel, bestselling author Danielle Steel traces an unforgettable journey - full of tests and trials - as three boys and two girls discover the vital bonds that will last a lifetime. Author Danielle Steel Publisher Bantam Press Release date 20120701 Pages 308 ISBN 0-593-05684-1 ISBN 13 978-0-593-05684-4

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Current economic growth strategies are rapidly depleting the natural resources and eco-system services that we depend on. As many developing countries strive to eradicate poverty via economic growth, they are all encountering the consequences of global warming and dwindling levels of cheap oil, productive soils, metals, clean water supplies and forest products. If the fast-developing large-scale countries (China, India, Brazil) and small-scale countries (South Africa, Mexico, Venezuela, Poland) want to develop in the same way and to the same level as currently developed economies, they will simply be unable to find the natural resources they require to make this happen. For these developing countries, very different solutions are required. In addition, the world's population is expected to grow by three billion by 2050 and most of these people will be living in cities in Africa and Asia. Put all this together and it is clear that some radical changes are on the way. Just transitions provides a comprehensive overview of these global challenges from the perspective of a southern, developing country. Informed by the extremely difficult task of reconciling the need to eradicate poverty with the need to rebuild our eco-system services and natural resources, this book provides us with a way of thinking about the global challenges we face and the kinds of solutions that are emerging, in particular in developing economies in the Global South. To this end, the literature and case studies the book draws on are mainly from developing country contexts, although the book discusses these and the South African challenges as part of a set of global trends. None of the recent publications on sustainable development in Africa deal with eco-system services and natural resources. This is the first book that integrates development thinking and ecological concerns. What also makes the book unique is that it is not confined to a particular field of study or discipline. The conceptual language used to tell this story is drawn from complexity theory. The authors argue that complexity theory opens up the space that is needed to develop a more trans-disciplinary understanding of a set of challenges that cannot be grasped if we remain locked into traditional disciplinary modes of thinking and they thus introduce a range of topics that are rarely discussed together in a single text. There is an obvious need for a book on sustainable development that is informed primarily by the concerns, institutional settings, literatures and dynamics that prevail in the least-developed and middle-developing economies, with special reference to Africa. This book is it. Format:paperback Pages:360

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to romantic Scotland to usher in a new generation of Cynsters in an enchanting tale of mistletoe, magic and love.It's frosty December and six Cynster families come together at snowbound Casphairn Manor with members of their households to celebrate the season in true Cynster fashion-and where Cynsters gather, love is never far behind.The festive occasion brings together Daniel Crosbie, tutor to Lucifer Cynster's sons, and Claire Meadows, widow and governess to Gabriel Cynster's daughter. Daniel and Claire have met before and the embers of an unexpected passion smolder between them.However, Claire, once bitten, twice shy, believes a second marriage is not in her stars. Yet Daniel is determined. He's seen the kind of love the Cynsters share, and Claire is the lady with whom he dreams of sharing his life. Assisted by a bevy of Cynsters-innate matchmakers every one-Daniel strives to persuade Claire that trusting him with her hand and her heart is her right path to happiness.Claire is increasingly drawn to Daniel and despite her misgivings, their relationship deepens. But then catastrophe strikes, and by winter's light, she learns that love-true love-is worth any risk, any price."Laurens' sprawling series spans multiple generations and families with no end in sight, but with distinctive, engaging storylines and the ever fascinating and uniquely authentic Cynsters, why stop?" - Kirkus Reviews Features Summary #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens returns to romantic Scotland to usher in a new generation of Cynsters in an enchanting tale of mistletoe... Author Stephanie Laurens Publisher Mira Books Release date 20141028 Pages 374 ISBN 1-84845-344-2 ISBN 13 978-1-84845-344-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Drawing together a wealth of research methods knowledge gained by trust researchers into one essential volume, this book provides an authoritative in-depth consideration of quantitative and qualitative methods for empirical study of trust in the social sciences. This second edition of the Handbook of Research Methods on Trust provides a fully updated and extended account of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods for empirical research. While many researchers have already drawn inspiration and insight from the previous edition, the dynamic development of trust research calls for further and deeper engagement with methodological issues, particular methods, practical research experience, and current challenges and innovations as offered by this new edition. Identifying innovative methods for researching trust, this important Handbook will prove invaluable for students and academics in the social sciences who are interested in trust, particularly postgraduates planning empirical research on trust, undergraduates researching issues of trust, faculty teaching research-based courses on trust and related topics, and experienced trust researchers looking for reflection, discussion and inspiration. Features Summary Drawing together a wealth of research methods knowledge gained by trust researchers into one essential volume, this book provides an authoritative in-depth consideration of quantitative and qualitative methods for empirical study of trust in the social sciences. Author Fergus Lyon (Editor), Guido Mollering (Editor), Mark N K Saunders (Editor) Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Release date 20160624 Pages 368 ISBN 1-78254-742-8 ISBN 13 978-1-78254-742-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days What do the Mona Lisa, the light bulb, and a Lego brick have in common? The answer - intellectual property (IP) - may be surprising, because IP laws are all about us, but go mostly unrecognized. They are complicated and arcane, and few people understand why they should care about copyright, patents, and trademarks. In this lustrous collection, Claudy Op den Kamp and Dan Hunter have brought together a group of contributors - drawn from around the globe in fields including law, history, sociology, science and technology, media, and even horticulture - to tell a history of IP in 50 objects. These objects not only demonstrate the significance of the IP system, but also show how IP has developed and how it has influenced history. Each object is at the core of a story that will be appreciated by anyone interested in how great innovations offer a unique window into our past, present, and future. Features Summary Bringing together contributors of varied backgrounds to tell a history of intellectual property (IP) in 50 objects, this book demonstrates the significance of IP and shows how IP has developed... Author Claudy Op Den Kamp (Editor), Dan Hunter (Editor) Publisher Cambridge UniversityPress Release date 20190628 Pages 450 ISBN 1-108-42001-X ISBN 13 978-1-108-42001-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Living in post-war London, Twelve-year-old Alice often escapes into her imagination. But when a new boy called Reggie starts school, her mind begins playing tricks on her. She seems oddly drawn to him and whenever they are together the world becomes a more exciting and colourful place, where imagination appears to becomes real /. Features Summary Alice is growing up in a grey world of old bombsites in post-war London. It's a tough life made harder by her difficult step-dad, though her imagination has always offered escape... Author Alan Shea Publisher Chicken House Release date 20140319 Pages 256 ISBN 1-909489-87-5 ISBN 13 978-1-909489-87-5

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) This book focuses on computational intelligence techniques and their applications - fast-growing and promising research topics that have drawn a great deal of attention from researchers over the years. It brings together many different aspects of the current research on intelligence technologies such as neural networks, support vector machines, fuzzy logic and evolutionary computation, and covers a wide range of applications from pattern recognition and system modeling, to intelligent control problems and biomedical applications. Fundamental concepts and essential analysis of various computational techniques are presented to offer a systematic and effective tool for better treatment of different applications, and simulation and experimental results are included to illustrate the design procedure and the effectiveness of the approaches. Format:Hardback Pages:300

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days The seventh and final Odd Thomas thriller from the master storyteller. The future is haunting Odd Thomas. The carnival has returned to Pico Mundo, the same one that came to town when Odd was just sixteen. Odd is drawn to an arcade tent where he discovers Gypsy Mummy, the fortune-telling machine that told him that he and Stormy Llewellyn were destined to be together forever. But Stormy is dead and Pico Mundo is under threat once more. History seems to be repeating itself as Odd grapples with a satanic cult intent on bringing destruction to his town. An unseasonal storm is brewing, and as the sky darkens and the sun turns blood-red, it seems that all of nature is complicit in their plans. Meanwhile Odd is having dreams of a drowned Pico Mundo, where the submerged streetlamps eerily light the streets. But there's no way Pico Mundo could wind up underwater... could it? Features Summary The seventh and final Odd Thomas thriller from the master storyteller. Author Dean Koontz Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20150702 Pages 418 ISBN 0-00-752015-8 ISBN 13 978-0-00-752015-2

Subtitle: A DI Helen Grace Thriller 5 Author: M.J. Arlidge Publisher: Penguin Books (2016) ISBN-10: 140591923X ISBN-13: 9781405919234 Condition: Very good Binding: Softcover Pages: 377 Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.4 cm +++ by M.J. Arlidge +++ There are some fates worse than death... Called to a Southampton nightclub, Detective Inspector Helen Grace cuts the duct tape from the asphyxiated victim and discovers she knows him. A man from the double life she has concealed from her superiors, Helen is determined to find his murderer - while keeping their relationship hidden at all costs. When a new victim is found, Helen works around the clock to stop her life unravelling. She'll do anything to solve this case - but dare she reveal her own darkest secrets and lose everything? And would even that MJ Arlidge weaves together a tapestry that chills to the bone' Daily Mail 'Chilling stuff' Fabulist 'A chilling read' My Weekly 'A grisly, gripping thriller' Sunday Mirror 'Gruesomely realistic, intriguing and relentless. Arlidge's fledgling army of fans is about to grow' Sunday Sport 'Eeny Meeny debuts one of the best new series detectives, Helen Grace. Determined, tough and damaged, she must unravel a terrifying riddle of a killer kidnapping victims in pairs. Mesmerizing!' Lisa Gardner 'Expertly pulled off. It has a devious premise. DI Helen Grace is fiendishly awesome. It's scary as all hell. And it has a full cast of realistically drawn, interesting characters that make the thing read like a bullet' Will Lavender 'A fast-paced, twisting police procedural and thriller that's sure to become another bestseller' Huffington Post.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 10 - 17 working days When a teenage joyrider crashes a stolen car, a routine DNA test could be the key to unlocking the mystery of a twenty-year-old murder inquiry. Detective Chief Inspector Karen Pirie is an expert at solving the unsolvable. With each cold case closed, justice is served. So, finding the answer should be straightforward, but it's as twisted as the DNA helix itself. Meanwhile, Karen finds herself irresistibly drawn to another case, one that she has no business investigating. And as she pieces together decades-old evidence, Karen discovers the most dangerous kind of secrets. Secrets that someone is willing to kill for... Number one bestseller Val McDermid returns with her most atmospheric, spine-chilling and gripping novel to date. Features Summary Number one bestseller Val McDermid is back with her most gripping, chilling, suspenseful novel yet. Author Val McDermid Publisher Little, Brown Release date 20160825 Pages 448 ISBN 1-4087-0692-X ISBN 13 978-1-4087-0692-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days In December 2015, the nations of the world will gather in Paris with an opportunity to make history by signing the first legally binding global agreement on climate change Commonly referred to as "COP21," the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, will build on more than two decades of near-constant negotiations on measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help nations adapt to the impacts of global climate change such as rising sea levels, threats to food production and loss of biodiversity. When the State of Qatar was selected to host the conference in 2012, a team of international photographers was for the first time, given unlimited behind-the-scenes access to the event - an unprecedented opportunity to capture the inner workings of these complicated and high stakes negotiations. Led by renowned photographer Henry Dallal, they captured the drama as international leaders from governments, civil society, academia and business negotiated a critical package of agreements known as the "Doha Climate Gateway" and made significant progress towards the universal agreement that will be brought to Paris. Drawn from tens of thousands of images, this book is a celebration of the collective efforts of the nations and peoples of the world who have come together under the framework of the UN to reach a global agreement on the future of our common home. Features Summary An photographic look behind the scenes at the Conference of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. This remarkable book gives a rare insight into the inner workings of the negotiations undertaken by the international signatories - ever a complicated and high stakes game... Author Henry Dallal Publisher Gilgamesh Publishing Release date 20140925 Pages 208 ISBN 1-908531-53-3 ISBN 13 978-1-908531-53-7

Paperback. English. Harper Collins. 2005. 403pp. In fair/good condition. Off the easternmost corner of India, in the Bay of Bengal, lies the immense labyrinth of tiny islands known as the Sundarbans, where settlers live in fear of drowning tides and man-eating tigers. Piya Roy, a young American marine biologist of Indian descent, arrives in this lush, treacherous landscape in search of a rare species of river dolphin and enlists the aid of a local fisherman and a translator. Together the three of them launch into the elaborate backwaters, drawn unawares into the powerful political undercurrents of this isolated corner of the world that exact a personal toll as fierce as the tides.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days ** Published in the U.S. as The Self-Driven Child** A hands-off parenting guide to nurture independent thinking and collaboration for happier, smarter and stress-free kids. 'Sometimes the most helpful thing we can do as parents is to parent our children a little less. This humane, thoughtful book turns the latest brain science into valuable practical advice for parents on how to pull back, when to engage and when to let go. Read it. Your children will thank you.' Paul Tough, New York Times bestselling author of How Children Succeed As parents we all want the best for our child, but so often we give in to societal pressures which can result in us over-managing every aspect of their lives leaving them overwhelmed, over-scheduled and lacking motivation. This can terrifyingly lead to mental health problems as adolescents and adults. How can we prevent this happening to our child? Over their combined sixty years of practice, William Stixrud, a clinical neuropsychologist, and Ned Johnson, the founder of an elite tutoring agency, have worked with thousands of children all facing this problem. Together they discovered that the best antidote to stress is to give kids more of a sense of control over their lives. In this ground-breaking book they reveal how you can actively help your child to sculpt a brain that is resilient, stress-proof and ready to take on new challenges. The Thriving Child offers a combination of cutting-edge brain science, the latest discoveries in behavioural therapy, and case studies drawn from the thousands of kids and teens Bill and Ned have helped over the years. They will teach you how to set your child on the real road to success and share their successful techniques to show you the best ways of helping your child to: * Reduce their stress and anxiety * Foster independent thinking * Find their internal motivation * Achieve their full potential * Transform defiance into decision making * Tame rebellious tendencies The Thriving Child is essential reading for every parent and demonstrates precisely how nurturing independent thinking, and collaborating with your child rather than micro-managing them, will lead to happier, smarter and stress-free kids. 'This serious and probing look at how to give our children the right kinds of independence shows us how much power we have to ensure they can function optimally. It is a book about how to make our children more meaningfully independent, and to set ourselves free in the process.' Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree 'Compelling, revolutionary, and wise, The Thriving Child empowers parents with the courage, the tools, and the mindset to reduce toxic stress, and to foster our child's capacity for resilience, success, and optimal development. Its message-that we should trust kids to have more control over their own lives-is one every parent needs to hear.' Tina Payne Bryson, PhD, co-author of The Whole Brain Child and The Yes Brain Features Summary ** Published in the U.S. as The Self-Driven Child** A hands-off parenting guide to nurture independent thinking and collaboration for happier, smarter and stress-free kids... Author William Stixrud (Author), Ned Johnson (Author) Publisher Penguin Life Release date 20180614 Pages 384 ISBN 0-241-29810-5 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29810-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The first known mystery novel written by an African-American, originally published in 1932.When the body of N'Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is discovered in his consultation room, Perry Dart, one of Harlem's ten black police detectives, is called in to investigate. Together with Dr Archer, a physician from across the street, Dart is determined to solve the baffling mystery, helped and hindered by Bubber Brown and Jinx Jenkins, local boys keen to clear themselves of suspicion of murder and undertake their own investigations.The Conjure-Man Dies (1932) was the very first detective novel written by an African-American. A distinguished doctor and accomplished musician and dramatist, Rudolph Fisher was one of the principal writers of the Harlem Renaissance, but died in 1934 aged only 37. With a complex and gripping plot, vividly drawn characters and unique cultural elements, Fisher's witty novel is a genuine crime classic from one of the most exciting eras in the history of black fiction.THIS DETECTIVE STORY CLUB CLASSIC includes an archival introduction by New York crime writer Stanley Ellin, plus Fisher's last published story, `John Archer's Nose', in which Perry Dart and Dr Archer return to solve the case of a young man murdered in his own bed. Features Summary The first known mystery novel written by an African-American, originally published in 1932. Author Rudolph Fisher (Author), Stanley Ellin (Introduction by) Publisher Collins Crime Club Release date 20170126 Pages 304 ISBN 0-00-821645-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-821645-0

Used book in good condition (1994) Unable to forgive herself for the death of her two-year-old son Bobby in a car accident, Menley Nichols' marriage to Adam starts to fall apart - until the birth of their daughter Hannah. Determined to rebuild a life together around their precious baby, Menley and Adam decide to rent a house on Cape Cod for a month, confident that the tranquility of the place will be ideal for Menley and little Hannah. But the peace they crave is disturbed when strange things start to happen - incidents which make Menley relive the horror of the accident in which she lost Bobby... incidents which make her fear for Hannah. And step by step, Menley and Adam are drawn into a dark and sinister web of events which threatens their marriage, their child, and ultimately Menley's sanity.