In case you don\'t remember, Harry Potter is an eleven year old wizard. Long ago, Harry\'s parents were killed in a battle with the evil Lord Voldemort. When we first meet Harry, he is living miserably with his repulsive and non-magical (or Muggle) Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon and their even more revolting son Dudley. Following a bizarre but hilarious chain of events, Harry finds himself at Hogwarts

First published in 1968. Providing a detailed and rigorous analysis of Richard III, this Commentary reveals every nuance of meaning whilst maintaining a firm grasp on the structure of the play. The result is an outstanding lesson in the methodology of Shakespearian criticism as well as an essential study for students of the early plays of

\"Nature has a kind of innocent cruelty, while man... Why can\'t man\'s cruelty be called innocent?\" In one of the most lurid corners of the dark web, subscribers pay a high price to be maimed, tortured, and killed by the ruthless and irresistible dominatrix, DOMINO. This is what they call love in the LOVESICK CLUB, but as she faces mounting pressure from a needy audience and emerging threats alike,

A goofy new puppy turns the lives of two rescue pets upside down in this hilarious graphic novel for pet lovers and fans of The Secret Life of Pets. Butter and Crackers are rescue pets living their best (and quiet)

A novelist finds her own tragic secrets under investigation in The Lake House, the fifth novel from the bestselling author of The House at Riverton and The Forgotten Garden, presented in a beautiful new

When Jess, a liberal Black woman, falls reluctantly, complicatedly, deeply in love with Josh, a preppy white conservative, she is forced to ask herself whether love can overcome two very different ways of seeing the

Encounters with Theory as Conceptual Medium and Creative Practice explores the relationship and intersections between verbal and visual ways of researching, challenging the privileging of the written word in academe.Rooted in a grant-funded artistic research course, the data and experiences shared here illuminate the transformative power of visual thinking and visual literacy as a research data, analysis

This self-help guide is targeted at the programmer who has been promoted to management and needs help in adapting to the leadership role. The skills gained as a programmer will be inadequate to lead a team of programmers: training in management and leadership is essential. Author J. Hank Rainwater covers all the key areas that a new manager must master to become an effective

This playbook covers in depth how to discover, develop and embed company values, one of your most strategic but often underutilized business tools. Packed full of tips, tools and case studies from leading organizations including Atlassian, Banco Santander, Deloitte, LEGO Group, Purina, WD-40 Group, Virgin Atlantic and Zoom, this book is a game-changer in using values strategically and effectively.

Eleanor Wilson, the 46th president of the United States, elected to her position by the thinnest of margins, four electoral votes. A life-long and certified Liberal from the state of Massachusetts, she brings to the nation\'s capital a team of likeminded helpers. Her legislative agenda includes The Green New Deal, the forgiveness of college student debt, Medicare for All and free college education

Guidebook to 43 graded, mostly easy walks in Tuscany. Taking in the Renaissance splendour of Florence and Siena, the World Heritage scenery of Val d\'Orcia and San Gimignano and the stunning island of Elba, the routes use historical pathways used by traders, pilgrims and armies, and include some brief, trouble-free

A revised edition of Vivienne Franzmann\'s sizzling debut play, which played to fantastic reviews and packed houses in 2011. Nominated for BEST PLAY at the 2012 What\'s on Stage Awards, winner of the Bruntwood Playwriting Award, and winner of the George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright, Mogadishu explores a world where the truth is somewhere between public and

When Ron Clark walked into his fifth-grade class in rural North Carolina, he was confronted with a tremendous challenge. The children had little interest in learning, and were sorely lacking in guidance. How would he transform a group of apathetic kids into disciplined, thoughtful, and curious students? He quickly realized that they needed to learn some basic rules. Clark compiled a list of 55 lessons,

\"\'Unstageable\' was the first reaction of the National Theatre\'s artistic director, Nicholas Hytner, to the idea of dramatizing His Dark Materials. But last night\'s opening night has triumphantly proved him wrong.\"--The Sunday TimesNicholas Wright has revisited his adaptation of Philip Pullman\'s best-selling fantasy trilogy, tightening and improving it, and this revised version is to be published

This is the only practical guide to overcoming anxiety, compassion fatigue and other challenges of day-to-day life on the front line of healthcare. The Wellbeing Toolkit for Doctorsoffers tools to help doctors prevent burnout, and enjoy their work again. During stressful times, the practice of self-care becomes vital. The coronavirus pandemic has required new levels of dedication, resilience and hard

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

A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy of fake dating, family politics and festive mayhem from the bestselling author of The

A Handbook to Australian Seashells will help you to identify most of the shells you find, no matter where you are on the Australian coast. It includes over 375 species of the most common seashells found along our seashores. Each one is illustrated with a beautiful colour photograph showing its colours, patterns, shape and