Features the awkward, lonely, curious teenager Timothy Gedge as he wanders around the bland seaside town of Dynmouth. Timothy takes a prurient interest in the lives of the adults there, who only realise the sinister purpose to which he seeks to put his knowledge too

His opponents - including editors, union representatives, lawyers and judges - were beaten into submission. Caroline Moorehead draws readers into the lives of this remarkable family - their loves, their loyalties, their laughter and their ultimate

Join the superhero world of Lang Lang and come on a piano adventure with The Lang Lang Piano Method, Level 5. Level 5 concludes the series by extending technique, rhythm, and keys through progressive repertoire, by including a simple introduction to syncopation and jazzy pieces, and by featuring fun, original pieces, classic themes, and evocative world tunes. The five progressive books in The Lang

This concise text provides an accessible introduction to artificial intelligence and intelligent user interfaces (IUIs) and how they are at the heart of a communication revolution for strategic communications and public relations.IUIs are where users and technology meet - via computers, phones, robots, public displays, etc. They use AI and machine learning methods to control how those systems interact,

For Winston Churchill the men and women at Bletchley Park were the geese the laid the golden eggs\', providing important intelligence that led to the Allied victory in the Second World War.At the peak of Bletchley\'s success, a total of twelve thousand people worked there of whom more than eight thousand were women. These included a former ballerina who helped to crack the Enigma Code; a debutante

In this epic graphic novel featuring the world\'s most heroic super-swine, Batpig\'s fame is growing . . . and so are the supervillains he\'s facing at school and camp Gary Yorkshire and his friends, Carl and Brooklyn, are up against what might be their scariest missions yet: Magical, presidential sharks and summer camp! First there\'s the sudden appearance of Sharkraham Lincoln (Half shark! Half 16th

Lift the flaps to woof, miaow and chomp along with the friendly pets in this super-bright, bold lift-the-flap book with a mirror

Get stuck into exploring, and find out more about the world\'s amazing biomes, in these expedition

Own it is a four-level lower Secondary course which makes sure that students are confident and future-ready through a combination of global topics, collaborative projects and strategies to develop learner independence. We live in a rapidly changing world. With Own It , teens develop the confidence and competencies they need to forge their own path in this ever-evolving global landscape. From developing

Because of the increasing influence of hip hop music and culture on a generation raised during its dominance, it is important to address hip hop and African American vernacular not merely as elements of folk and popular cultures but as rhetoric worthy of serious scrutiny. In Gettin\' Our Groove On, Kermit E. Campbell not only insists on this worthiness but also investigates the role that African American

The year 1934. After the incident at the Mist Wall, the Martillo Family\'s youngest capo finds himself on his way to prison to protect the one he loves. The rest are there for their own reasons--the homicidal maniac wants to taste the thrill of killing an immortal, the thief simply got himself caught, the hitman is there on a mission for Nebula, and the alchemist was incarcerated years ago. As the

Studies in the books of Ezra-Nehemiah have tended to become bogged down with such questions as, \"Who came first, Ezra or Nehemiah, and were they contemporaries? When did Ezra make his journey to Jerusalem, how many trips did he make, and which route did he take?\" In this commentary, the author undertakes a theological reading which emphasizes its character as narrative and story. He avoids rearranging

This classic work on nationalism, originally published thirty years ago and now reissued with a new preface by the author, provides excellent historical and political background to the profusion of recent nationalist movements in Eastern Europe. Amid all the speculation and theorizing about nationalist currents, Hroch\'s empirically based study helps counter the impulse toward easy and spectacular

Providing a complete overview of art therapy, from theory and research to practical applications, this is the definitive handbook in the field. Leading practitioners demonstrate the nuts and bolts of arts-based intervention with children, adults, families, couples, and groups dealing with a wide range of clinical issues. Rich with illustrative case material, the volume features 110 sample drawings

Stepfamilies are currently the fastest growing family type in the UK, with current estimates suggesting that 1 in 10 of all families are now

Astrid, a young Viking girl, dreams of joining her father on his next sea voyage. When he refuses to take her, she decides to secretly follow him in her own sailboat to prove her skills and show him that she\'s ready. But is she really ready and how will she face the dangers of the open

The health and fitness industry has experienced a meteoric rise over the past two decades, yet its slick exterior conceals a darker side. Using ethnographic data from gyms, interviews, and social media platforms, this book investigates the growing consumption of image and performance enhancing drugs (IPEDs), the motivations behind their use, and their role in masculine body image. Addressing a gap

Peep-through the diecut holes and lift the flaps to discover all your favourite characters in this chunky board book based on bestselling picture book, The