When a body is found at an isolated garage, Inspector Meredith is drawn into a complex investigation where every clue leads to another puzzle: was this a suicide, or something more sinister? A classic mystery novel set amidst the stunning scenery of a small village in the Lake

\"Why do men\'s testicles hang outside the body? Why does our appendix sometimes explode and kill us? And who does the Designer like better, anyway - us, or squid? These and other questions are addressed in The Not-So-Intelligent Designer. Dr. Abby Hafer argues that the human body has many faulty design features that would never have been the choice of an intelligent creator. She also points out other

Meanings of Antiquity is the first dedicated study of how the oldest Japanese myths, recorded in the eighth-century texts Kojiki and Nihon shoki, changed in meaning and significance between 800 and 1800 CE. Generations of Japanese scholars and students have turned to these two texts and their creation myths to understand what it means to be Japanese and where Japan fits into the world order. As the

Learn the C++ programming language in a structured, straightforward, and friendly manner. This book teaches the basics of the modern C++ programming language, the C++ Standard Library, and modern C++ standards, including C++23. No previous programming experience is required. C++ is a language like no other, surprising in its complexity, yet wonderfully sleek and elegant in so many ways. It is also

The edited volume Age and Work: Advances in Theory, Methods, and Practice presents a systematic collection of key advances in theory, methods, and practice regarding age(ing) and work. This cutting-edge collection breaks new ground by developing novel and useful theory, explaining underutilized but important methodological approaches, and suggesting original practical applications of emerging research

Drought and fires, floods and rising tides: These and other climate-driven forces are compelling us to examine our role as inhabitants of our imperiled planet. In over forty vitally important essays and vignettes, Natural Consequences is Char Miller\'s literary tour de force that illuminates the historical background of how we got here, what we need to do now, and how we can thrive into the future.

In bestselling author Lauraine Snelling\'s latest novel packed with friendship, grief, and travel gone awry, three friends take their dream trip to Florence, Italy in memory of a beloved woman who has passed away. As the last will of a close friend is read, three women discover that they have inherited a legacy from her: the funds to take a dream trip to Florence, Italy, in her memory. With plenty

Provides learners with everything they need to know to succeed in their hairdressing studies. Complementing quality teaching, this book covers all the knowledge required for each unit. It provides you and your learners with all the guidance you need through this period of transition, in clear and accessible

A step-by-step guide to the underpinning theoretical knowledge in social work helping your students to confidently apply theory in practice. - Exercises will help them get to grips with the essentials and reflect on learning. - Case studies from eight fictional social workers located in a busy local authority office will allow them to explore a range of different practice experience, theoretical perspectives

The democracy of the image in the social landscapeThe saturation of our social landscape by photographs and photographers is apparent from any public point of view. Photography is arguably the most democratic of mediums, even more accessible today across culture and class than language. In some regards, this has been Lee Friedlander\'s most enduring subject--the way that average citizens interact with

Elizabeth Miles is back in this all-new Counterfeit Lady Novel from USA Today bestselling author Victoria Thompson. Elizabeth Miles Bates has returned from her honeymoon cruise and is taking great pride in having completely forsaken her past life as a con artist. Then her friend, Anna Vanderslice, begs her to use her talents to help save her widowed mother from a disreputable medium. Since the war

Praise for the previous edition: Wry and imaginative, this gem of a book deconstructs the most famous building in Western history.-Benjamin Schwarz, The Atlantic In her brief but compendious volume Beard] says that the more we find out about this mysterious structure, the less we know. Her book is especially valuable because it is up to date on the restoration the Parthenon has been undergoing since

Dwarf Caiman Crocodilians are one of the \'smallest\' versions of crocodiles out there, which is why as odd as it may seem, you can actually keep them as pets. The Dwarf Caiman\'s size, its exotic appearance, and its maintenance are some of the major factors on why it is attractive to potential reptile owners in general. If you\'re the kind of person who\'d liked to try keeping wild animals or an unconventional

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beastly, Alex Flinn, comes a new contemporary novel about one girl\'s journey to find her voice and let love in. \"A delicious bonbon of a love story.\"--New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Nancy Werlin Jacaranda Abbott has always tried to keep her mouth shut. As a foster kid, she\'s learned the hard way that the less she talks about

Crack the code with Carmen Sandiego In this original story, a special clue-decoding wheel built into the front cover allows readers to hunt for long-lost pirate\'s treasure alongside the world\'s greatest thief. Inspired by the Netflix animated

Experience new dimensions of the Holy Spirit\'s power Do you desire to know what the Holy Spirit is really like? Many Christians hunger for deeper and more powerful encounters with the Holy Spirit, but where can these experiences be found? The answer lies in the pages of Scripture. In this groundbreaking work, author and healing evangelist David Hernandez takes you on an unforgettable journey to

After leaving Batman at the altar, Selina Kyle leaves town to lick her breakup wounds in Villa Hermosa--a city almost as cold and corrupt as Gotham. But soon after moving, she discovers her new neighborhood already has a Catwoman--and the impostor is wanted by the local police Selina barely has time to settle in before she\'s the subject of a citywide manhunt, after eyewitnesses place Catwoman at

Kirito has entered the new VRMMO Gun Gale Online in order to investigate the Death Gun incidents, only to discover his avatar is not exactly how he remembers it He barely knows up from down in this new world, and he needs an ally. He may have found one in the mysterious female sniper Sinon, but she\'s got an agenda of her