From the cruel irony of \'A member of the Family\' to the fateful echoes of \'The Go-Away Bird\' and the unexpectedly sinister \'The Girl I Left Behind Me\', in settings that range from South Africa to the Portobello Road, Muriel Spark coolly probes the idiosyncrasies that lurk beneath the veneer of human respectability, displaying the acerbic wit and wisdom that are the hallmarks of her unique talent.

\'A genuine presence on the field, Owen refereed with the perfect balance of respect and authority\' Keith Wood \'Highly respected with vast experience and knowledge, Owen Doyle contributed hugely to the world of rugby refereeing, both on and off the field\' Nigel Owens \'Owen Doyle was a highly respected referee who officiated matches with passion, commitment, knowledge and, occasionally, some great

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Dr B. MacRannoch is in the Bahamas with her father who has moved there from Scotland because of asthma. She is a savvy and tough young woman who shows much independence of mind and spirit.However, when Sir Bart Edgecome, a British agent who has been poisoned with arsenic, falls ill on his way back from New York, she becomes involved in a series of events beyond her wildest imagination.Drawn into an

Hop into spring with this adorable board book twist on the classic children\'s song \"I\'m a Little Teapot!\" I\'m a little bunny, look at me! I bounce and I hop so happily. With sweet bunnies and other friendly animals, this springtime story is perfect for parents and young ones

This adorable book provides an easy-to-read introduction to pet fish. The book includes simple text and vibrant photos, making it a perfect choice for beginning readers. It also includes a table of contents, picture glossary, and index. This Little Blue Readers book is at Level 2, aligned to reading levels of grades K-1 and interest levels of grades

This forgotten novel by the Pulitzer-winning poet is a miniature wonder, chronicling one woman\'s coming-of-age in 1940s Chicago. What, what, am I to do with all of this life? Maud Martha Brown is a little girl growing up on the South Side of 1940s

Provides a guided tour of some of the most significant tabby structures found along the American southeastern coast and includes more than two hundred illustrations that highlight the human and architectural histories of forty-eight specific

Athletes Who Rock! shares the inspiring backstories of 15 individuals who have achieved the near-impossible: success in the ultra-competitive worlds of pro sports and music. Although their lives are a dream for many, few have understood what it takes to break through in both fields.Enhanced by dozens of intimate photos, this dynamic collection of in-depth interviews provides accounts from star talents

Managing Human Behavior in Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Fifth Edition is an established core text designed to help you develop your leadership and management skills. Bestselling authors Denhardt, Denhardt, Aristigueta, and Rawlings cover important topics such as stress, decision-making, motivation, leadership, teams, communication, and change. Cases, self-assessment exercises, and numerous examples

A sizzling Partners In Play novel from the author of the scandalous Submissive

This charming series has been specifically designed for babies. A great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. It also aids language development by introducing them to the natural sounds and patterns of speech. Combining these with actions also stimulates the brain and helps

Hugh Aldersey-Williams transports us to the Dutch Golden Age a time of immense scientific and artistic innovation - in this histo-biography of Christiaan Huygens, one of Europes leading, yet unsung,

For all their pride in seeing this world clearly, the thinkers and artists of the English Renaissance were also fascinated by magic and the occult. The three greatest playwrights of the period devoted major plays (The Tempest, Doctor Faustus, The Alchemist) to magic, Francis Bacon often referred to it, and it was ever-present in the visual arts. In Renaissance Magic and the Return of the Golden Age

THE HAUNTED ABBOT is the twelfth brilliant mystery in Peter Tremayne\'s extraordinary series featuring 7th-century Irish super-sleuth Sister

This book is designed to educate sex therapists in the power of using sand when treating sexual issues, providing guidance in accessing their clients\' unconscious to seek new ways of healing.Uniquely integrating sex therapy with sand therapy, Dawson describes how understanding and applying non-pathological theories and neuroscience to different modalities, such as internal family systems and polyvagal

Bea Black is settled into her new life in Little Spellshire, a town with a magical secret. She\'s made tonnes of friends at witch school, learned how to levitate frogs (just about) and been working hard on polishing up her broom skills. So when the Winter Solstice Grand Tournament rolls round, she\'s ready to rise to the next challenge and fly

This book provides comparative insights into how the rules of civil procedure can be contractually modified. Reports covering 20 jurisdictions discuss, among other topics, choice-of-court costs, appeals, access to evidence, and ADR agreements. It explores the nexus between contractualisation and other current trends in civil

In contemporary global capitalism, the most powerful corporations are innovation or intellectual monopolies. The book\'s unique perspective focuses on how private ownership and control of knowledge and data have become a major source of rent and power. The author explains how at the one pole, these corporations concentrate income, property and power in the United States, China, and in a handful of