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This novel is perfect for fans of supernatural thrillers/horror, as well as true-crime podcasts like My Favorite Murder, Last Podcast on the Left, Serial, and

This book focuses on the Indo-Pacific region's growing prominence as the world's major powers gravitate toward this space to expand their influence. With dynamic shifts taking place in the globe's most strategically volatile region, Indo-Pacific Strategies aims at clarifying the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific, expounded both as a strategic concept and nascent region, thus contributing to the burgeoning policy and academic debate. The book offers indispensable insights and appropriate remedies to maintain the rules-based international order as threatened by China's increasingly assertive and bellicose posturing. It offers up-to-date analyses of Covid-19-related geopolitical trends, the strategies of various Indo-Pacific states against the backdrop of great power competition, the increasingly confrontational stance of Indo-Pacific states against China and the 2020 US

Rory Calhoun is a teen popstar with perfect teeth and messy hair who's inspiring first crushes all over the globe. Millie Jackson is just one of the millions of fans who love him--but that doesn't mean her heart doesn't break for him every single day in this laugh-out-loud coming-of-age story. How many of Rory's fans collect "data" about him in a special notebook hidden in their underwear drawer? Or have faked a fascination with whale migration for a chance to visit his hometown? Millie may not be Rory's only fan at Susan B. Anthony Middle School, but she's convinced she's the biggest--and the best. Rory's new song "Worldwide Crush" is climbing the charts, and his lyrics are clear: he's looking for love--and he's looking in the audience. Meaning Millie's secret fantasies of running in the surf and eating waffles with him may not be crazy after all . . . she could be that

The acclaimed Moroccan author's debut novel, this stunning portrait of the world of sex work describes its sordid reality with beautiful, poetic prose. Available now for the first time in English, Demoiselles of Numidia offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of young women working in a Casablanca brothel--their relationships with each other and with their pimps, their dramas, and the rare moments of happiness that bloom in this violent underbelly. Originally published in French in 1992, the novel quickly established Mohamed Leftah as one of Morocco's great writers. It showcases the extraordinary combination of elegant language and graphic physicality, as well as the nuanced questioning of traditional gender roles, which would come to characterize his

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Acheron, GA. When Sheriff Paul Adams is confronted with the murder of well-liked local Eve Collins, suspicions soon turn to Sullivan Gates, a man rumoured to have killed his own parents. Together with Eve's husband Jesse and her mother Dawn, Adams is determined to track down the killer.But even stranger things than murder are afoot. A misty chill has fallen on the town, the grey skies seem to swirl ominously above. Whispers spread of inhuman creatures stalking the woods outside town, and strange ritual chanting in the dead of night. Residents seem to go missing, more by the day, without leaving behind a trace.What is the link between the death of Eve Collins and the unsettling, unnatural occurrences in Acheron? What is it that prowls the woods beyond the town? Who, or what, is behind these disappearances? Adams is determined to get to the bottom of

A Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable Book of the Year! An innovative and charming tale about a plucky little bird, from the award-winning author-illustrator of Fox the Tiger.Readers will delight in turning their book sideways and upside down to follow Mel on her journey from downward fall to triumphant flight in this tale of self-confidence and taking a leap of faith.Sometimes, you might fall down, down, down, before you learn to fly up, up,

Return to Madripoor with the man called Patch! All-new action, intrigue and espionage await you as legendary creator Larry Hama crafts a story set before his original run on WOLVERINE! Logan has donned an eyepatch and made a new name for himself on the cutthroat island of Madripoor. From their haunt at the Princess Bar, what starts as a simple recon mission lands "Patch" and his old pal Archie Corrigan knee-deep in a paramilitary struggle that will herald some surprise revelations! Who is the mutant Krasny Beth, and how does she figure into the plans of both General Coy and Dr. Malheur? And what are Nick Fury, S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Russians after? Jungle warfare is a nasty business - but luckily, Patch is the best there is at what he does! Collecting WOLVERINE: PATCH

Since 2015 the BBC has been asking CEOs and founders a simple question: 'What's the advice you wish you had when you started out?' This book is the culmination of their insights, expertise, and secrets to success. It's wisdom that can help anyone, from budding entrepreneurs to career climbers. Drawing on original interviews from the CEO Secrets series, conducted by Dougal Shaw, this book covers a range of sectors, from tech and economics to fashion and hospitality. It contains unparalleled insights on overcoming the many challenges facing entrepreneurs, providing guidance and motivation from both leaders of well-known international firms, like Airbnb, LinkedIn, Tinder, and Mumsnet, as well as smaller start-ups breaking through. If you've ever dreamed of starting your own company, or perhaps already run a business but want to become a better leader, then

A privileged look into the life and artistic practice of the experimental filmmaker, music anthologist, and enigmatic polymath Harry Smith. Best known during his lifetime as an experimental filmmaker and Folkways Records music anthologist, Harry Smith (1923-1991) was a spiritual outsider and one of the most original, influential artists of the mid-century American avant-garde. An avid, inspired collector of old blues and hillbilly recordings during his youth, he became a fan of such bebop jazz as Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, and began making avant-garde film animations featuring patterns painted directly onto the negatives as visual accompaniments to jazz performances. Smith crossed paths with nearly everyone central to the cultural avant-garde; he lived for art and gnosis with little thought for practical consequences. In 1991, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award

At a time when the values of Catholic Ireland are so often viewed in a negative, even hostile, light, Mary Kenny's approach is a balanced and measured recollection of the Ireland of our times - and of times past, since the foundation of the Irish state a hundred years ago. She focuses on the people and personalities involved in our social history, seeing Ireland from 1922 to 2022 through their stories, and the events in which they were involved. Yes, there have been stark failings in Irish society, involving the position and power of the Catholic church, and these must be honestly described. Yet our values, our heritage, our own family members also included many kind, intelligent and patriotic people doing their best, who built up the Irish state from a fragile beginning. Mary interweaves some of her own life-experiences, and the people she knew into this complex portrait of Irish life

The processes around identifying therapeutic goals with your client are at the centre of ethical music therapy practice. A combination of primary qualitative research with existing literature allows for a thorough understanding of how goal setting is influenced by both the therapist and the person with whom they work, and the levels of collaboration possible between client and therapist in different settings. Downloadable worksheets, reflective tasks, case examples and guidelines on goal writing puts the theory into action.Providing a detailed model and set of principles that you can apply to any context and strengthen your practice; this book makes essential reading for music therapy students and practitioners looking to hone and update their

Michael Buchanan will need every bit of his extensive skill set when he appoints himself as bodyguard to a woman determined not to need one in this thrilling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Garwood. Grace Isabel MacKenna has a hundred things to do today. Killing someone isn't one of them. It is supposed to be a quick visit to Boston for the Buchanan anniversary party, then on to Scotland to collect an inheritance. She checks into her hotel and then decides to go for a brisk walk. But after getting lost, she ends up with a wounded man stumbling into her arms--and his shooter coming after them both. When she fires back in self-defense, she doesn't expect him to drop dead. After Isabel endures an interrogation by police, she is free to go, thanks to the Buchanans dispatching former Navy SEAL and now lawyer Michael Buchanan to assist her.

Little ones can play a guessing game in this Halloween-themed interactive board book with a glittery front cover that puts the treat in trick-or-treat! In this shaped board book, Spooky Witch is thinking of something, and children are asked to guess what it is based on the clues that are provided in the text and illustrations. Each time, readers are presented with several choices--some of which are silly, and only one of which is correct. The next page mentions the correct item and continues the game! Simple, direct text and cheerful illustrations create an immersive package that is sure to delight young readers. And with glitter on the cover, this spooky, sparkly book is the perfect way to celebrate

Why do countries give foreign aid? Although many countries have official development assistance programs, this book argues that no two of them see the purpose of these programs in the same way. Moreover, the way countries frame that purpose has shaped aid policy choices past and present. The author examines how Belgium long gave aid out of a sense of obligation to its former colonies, The Netherlands was more interested in pursuing international influence, Italy has focused on the reputational payoffs of aid flows and Norwegian aid has had strong humanitarian motivations since the beginning. But at no time has a single frame shaped any one country's aid policy exclusively. Instead, analyzing half a century of legislative debates on aid in these four countries, this book presents a unique picture both of cross-national and over time patterns in the salience of different aid frames and of

All the mandatory units of the 2010 BTEC Level 3 Engineering specification, plus selected popular optional units Clear, full colour layout and numerous activities, worked examples and questions with answers, make it easy for students to learn and revise for their exams Content you can trust written by two lecturers with over 50 years combined experience of designing and delivering engineering qualifications Free student website with interactive quizzes, downloads and additional material o support learning The third edition of this bestselling textbook ensures that all the mandatory units of 2010 BTEC Level 3 Engineering specification are fully covered in a way that encourages students to explore engineering for themselves, developing the expertise and knowledge required at this level. Key points and definitions highlight

Presented alongside Hiroshige's prints, with descriptions and context, Delord's work offers an absorbing contemplation of Japan's past and present via one legendary travel route, and shows how thoroughly upended our surroundings have been in what was, in wider perspective, only a short time. -- The New York Times Journey along the famed Tokaido Road--an ancient thoroughfare with a modern twist. The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido is the best-known work of the great 19th century Japanese woodblock artist Utagawa Hiroshige. The series of 53 masterful woodblock prints depicts stops along the ancient Tokaido Road--which, from the eleventh to the nineteenth century, was the main thoroughfare between Tokyo and Kyoto. Though the road itself is now submerged under Japan's twenty-first-century urban landscape, French artist Philippe Delord set out to

On holiday at a small seaside resort, Bridget meets Tom, whose aunt pilots the airship Goodcheer that takes lucky tourists on sightseeing trips around the bay. She does not guess what a role the airship will play in her life as she gazes out to sea with her wheelchair-bound brother and remarks casually: ""Isn't it funny how we often see clouds on the horizon and like to think they're mountains?"" Nor does she foresee the role of the sinister Madame Retsinis, a fairground fortune-teller who talks darkly of opportunities to travel to far lands Or what it all has to do with the strange local tales of Manny Reeve, a local eccentric who claimed to have visited a land whose people were threatened with ecological disaster, fierce tribal conflicts and power-hungry

Written by a proven combat leader and leadership expert, this book is an invaluable guide to anyone wanting to improve their leadership skills. It will empower you to raise your leadership awareness and help you on your journey to become a winning leader. Concise, focused chapters and an interactive format mean even the most time-strapped can benefit from John Antal's decades of experience.If you are an emerging leader, this book will provide you with a mind-map and internal compass to maintain a bearing during your leadership journey. This mind-map will outline the contours of the leadership topography; the compass you create in your heart and your mind will provide direction; and your purpose will generate a destination.If you are an experienced leader, this book is also for you. You will find in it reinforcement, confirmation, and a series of knowledge points to

The new emotional thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Ice Cream Girls, My Best Friend's Girl and The Brighton Mermaid. Dorothy Koomson, 'Queen of the big reveal', is back with a gripping page-turner full of twists and turns.Pieta has a secret.Ten years ago, Pieta was kidnapped by a man calling himself The Blindfolder who said he wouldn't kill her if she kept her eyes closed for 48 hours. She never told anyone what happened to her, vowing to move on with her life. But when The Blindfolder starts hunting down his past victims, Pieta realises she may finally be forced to tell her deepest secret to stay alive . . .Jody has a secret.Fifteen years ago, policewoman Jody made a terrible mistake that resulted in a serial killer known as The Blindfolder escaping justice. When Jody discovers

The must-have dinnertime cookbook for busy people who want to eat more veggies and less meat and be left with minimal dishes. One Pan Pescatarian offers simple, affordable, quick veggie, vegan and fish recipes with maximum flavor. 100 mouthwatering recipes including: Tomato and Root Veggie Casserole with DumplingsSheet Pan Cauliflower Tikka with Mint ChutneySpicy Eggplant and Pak Choi Stir FryLemon Baked CodThe weeknight what shall I make for dinner? rut, will be a thing of the past--all can be cooked in just one pan or dish, taking the hassle away from cooking to leave time for you to enjoy your

All the favourite machines are here in this bright, bold, rhyming picture book perfectly pitched for busy

The Bauhaus was distinguished neither by function nor by use but rather by symbolism. Whether the work was a square, triangle, or circle, or Wilhelm Wagenfeld's lamp, Oskar Schlemmer's Kopf, or white cubes with flat roofs, the Bauhaus created iconic visual symbols and a style that is neither functional nor social but visually striking. Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus, from the outset sought to develop the school into a brand--and he succeeded. More than eight decades after its forced closure, the Bauhaus is more present than ever in consumer lie, politics, and culture alike. It has become a participative brand that escapes centralized control entirely, forged collectively by countless designers, manufacturers, and consumers. Yet its founders' initial pledge for functionality and social commitment remains unfulfilled. In this stunning and pugnacious book, Philipp

On the day her first book came out--a new translation of Dark Night of the Soul by Saint John of the Cross--Mirabai Starr's daughter, Jenny, was killed in a car accident. My spiritual life began the day my daughter died, writes Mirabai. Even with decades of spiritual practice and a deep immersion in the greatest mystical texts, she found herself utterly unprepared for my most powerful catalyst for transformation, my fiercest and most compassionate teacher. With Caravan of No Despair, Mirabai shares an irreverent, uplifting, and intimate memoir of her extraordinary life journey. Through the many twists and turns of her life--including a tangled relationship with a charlatan-guru, her unexpected connection with the great Christian mystics, and the loss of her daughter--Mirabai finds the courage to remain open and defenseless before the mystery of the divine. Tragedy and

They enslaved humanity three thousand years ago. Tall, strong, perfect, superhuman and near immortal they rule from their glittering palaces in the eternal city in the centre of the world. They are called Those Above by their subjects. They enforce their will with fire and sword. Twenty five years ago mankind mustered an army and rose up against them, only to be slaughtered in a terrible battle. Hope died that day, but hatred survived. Whispers of another revolt are beginning to stir in the hearts of the oppressed: a woman, widowed in the war, who has dedicated her life to revenge; the general, the only man to ever defeat one of Those Above in single combat, summoned forth to raise a new legion; and a boy killer who rises from the gutter to lead an uprising in the capital. Those Above is the first of an extraordinary new fantasy epic by the author of the acclaimed Low

They are one of the world's legendary couples. We can't think of one without thinking of the other. Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre-those passionate, freethinking existentialist philosopher-writers-had a committed but notoriously open union that generated no end of controversy. With T te-a-T te, distinguished biographer Hazel Rowley offers the first dual portrait of these two colossal figures and their intense, often embattled relationship. Through original interviews and access to new primary sources, Rowley portrays them up close, in their most intimate moments. Students will witness Beauvoir and Sartre with their circle, holding court in Paris cafes. They'll learn the details of their infamous romantic entanglements with the young Olga Kosakiewicz and others; of their efforts to protest the wars in Algeria and Vietnam; and of Beauvoir's tempestuous love affair with

Mahalia's Sweet Tea boasts the most flavorful soul food in all of Prince George's County, Maryland. But as events at the beauty industry's leading trade show turn ugly, owner Halia Watkins needs to bite into an unsavory new item on the menu--murder When the chicest hair convention of the year gets cooking in town, so does business at Mahalia's Sweet Tea. Halia can barely handle the influx of customers looking to satisfy their appetites after spending the day surrounded by outrageous runway styles. As buzz builds around beauty mogul and pop culture icon Monique Dupree, collard greens start moving out of the kitchen faster than models strutting down the catwalk . . . But the glitz fades the moment Monique is found shot to death. Turns out, the glamorous entrepreneur's vanity empire was stained by bitter rivalries, explosive affairs, and backstabbers scheming for

Can coaching be systematic? Is there a structure and order to the process of coaching? In The Meta-Coaching System: Systematic Coaching at Its Best the answer is a resounding yes. In this work you will find many new models for the framework of coaching-models which are used in Meta-Coaching. All of these are based on NLP, that is, on the Communication Model of NLP. In this volume you can get an overview of the whole system of meta-coaching and discover the most systematic approach to coaching anywhere. This volume provides a summary description of the eight models which make up Meta-Coaching and a full description of the coaching psychology that informs and governs Meta-Coaching, that is, Self-Actualization Psychology. Discover the single uniqueness of coaching, the principles of coaching, the art of process facilitation, and much, much