Early Days contains two off-beat, unsentimental and text-based plays that are ideal for physical theatre; there are massive opportunities for slapstick, clowning, mime and movement. In ‘Contractual Obligations’, we watch as a mother fails to bond with her son and the consequences of that failure for both of them. “You were desperate to have a baby.” “Yeah, well, now I’m desperate not to.” In ‘Armageddon’ we see a child disintegrating as the parents argue and fight their way towards a divorce. Nobody gets their old life back. The plays do not require child actors and they both try to illuminate the muddled and frightened feelings of a child caught up in a situation that he or she does not understand. They attempt to show how a child identifies with the unhappiness of his or her parent and how much a child struggles to take the responsibility on his or her shoulders when their family is in trouble. The common claim is that children are resilient, but a great many social evils that afflict children – drug and alcohol addiction, criminality – might be avoided if we face the fact that children pay a heavy price, one way or another, when they receive inadequate parenting. These plays also emphasise that this is not bound by class or income.
A string of suicides. A community in terror. And a chilling conspiracy only DI Amy Winter can crack. A wave of apparent suicides hits a string of seaside resorts, but when a police officer is named as the latest to die, DI Amy Winter suspects there may be more than mere coincidence to these tragic deaths. But what dark motive could cause someone to throw themselves into the cold depths of the North Sea? Someone in the community knows more than they are letting on, but Amy's questions are met with resistance. A group of mysterious teenagers might hold the key, but why are they so afraid to talk? Meanwhile, after the release from prison of her serial killer mother, Amy is fighting her own demons. In her toughest investigation yet, Amy must confront her dark past if she is to put an end to the carnage. What secret is so terrible that it's worth killing a police officer for? Amy needs to find the answer, before the sea washes up any more bodies.
A complete guide to finding and working with your personal dragons for healing, empowerment and adventure from Caroline Mitchell, bestselling creator of the Dragon Path Oracle Cards. How to Live with Dragons is the book Caroline Mitchell, the "Original Dragon Lady", wishes she had when she began her dragon journey. Encapsulating two decades of working with dragon energy, it is a complete guide to finding and working with your personal dragons for healing, empowerment and adventure. Packed full of journaling activities and prompts for reflection, meditations, visualisation guidance and author tips, it will help readers contact, communicate with and learn from dragons in day-to-day life, avoiding the pitfalls Caroline herself encountered. It also shows how readers can become, like the dragons themselves, spiritual warriors of the Earth. Featuring many of the same dragons from Caroline’s bestselling Dragon Path Oracle Cards, this book can be used as a companion to the deck or enjoyed as a standalone guide to living and working with dragons.
Do you have frequent, intense mood swings? Do they seem to happen for no real reason? Mood swings are normal reactions to life events, but, if your emotions are dominating your life, it might be time to take action. Mood Swings provides effective exercises and advice to help manage those dips in mood that leave you sad, mad or anxious. Topics include: causes of mood swings triggers, such as lack of sleep, diet, alcohol and medical conditions effects on the brain and the circulatory and digestive systems how mindfulness can help ? what the research shows practising stress reduction mindful breathing, meditation and visualization the benefits of keeping a mood diary tips to help stabilize mood counselling and other help You don't have to let anger, anxiety and depression get the upper hand, says Caroline Mitchell. Instead, boost your mood with this inspiring, practical book.
Guest House Rules No smoking in the rooms. No loud music. No phones No leaving your room after 9pm DC Nicola McKenna is meant to be resting following her last case, so she lets her boyfriend to take her to the Isle of Skye for the weekend. But what's meant to be a getaway to see the aurora borealis soon turns into a nightmare when they discover that their hotel has double booked. In desperation, they check into the only hotel with rooms available nearby - The Loch House. But from the moment they step foot in the guest house Nicola knows something is very wrong. And as snow starts to fall, and night closes in, she begins to wonder if they will ever leave here alive... The absolutely gripping, action-packed new thrilled from bestselling author Caroline Mitchell. Perfect for fans of The Sanatorium and The Hunting Party.
I loved every second... so many twists and turns... It is one of those "just one more chapter" type books that end up keeping you up all night,' Reader Reviewer 5 stars When hundreds of birds fall from the sky into Slayton's lake in a terrifying freak event, the waters are dredged - revealing a dark, long-held secret. An old pram is pulled from the depths, with the bones of a baby still strapped inside. It's the moment that new mother, Cora, has been dreading since she moved to Slayton - because someone knows, and is going to make her pay. With the help of forensic anthropologist Sophia Hudson, and the extraordinary young Elliott Carter, Detective Sarah Noble gets to the bottom of a cold case that refuses to stay in the past. Will she survive the secrets of the bone house? Don't miss this gripping new thriller from bestselling author Caroline Mitchell, that will have your heart pounding as you say 'just one more page!'. Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter, Alex North and Stephen King. The Slayton Thrillers, with Detective Sarah Noble, can be read as standalones, or in any order. Readers are gripped by The Bone House: 'I was drawn in right from the first page... Sent chills running down my spine and had me flicking the pages so fast I devoured it in a matter of hours... that final twist which I didn't see coming' Reader review 5 stars 'Absolutely brilliant. Creepy and gripping' Reader review 5 stars 'Full of twists, so it's impossible to stop reading... I didn't figure out whodunit and kept suspecting the wrong character the whole time' Reader review 5 stars
Manches ist schlimmer als Mord. Emma ist eine liebende Ehefrau – und eine Mörderin. Vor Jahren hat sie ihren Lehrer, der sie als Teenager verführte, erschlagen und auf dem Grundstück ihres Elternhauses vergraben – so glaubt sie zumindest. Als ihr Ehemann Alex eine neue Stelle annimmt, muss Emma ihr Elternhaus verkaufen. Zuvor will sie die Leiche verschwinden lassen. Doch das vermeintliche Grab ist leer. In ihrer Not offenbart sie sich ihrem Ehemann und löst damit etwas aus, das ihre Familie zu zerstören droht ... Psychologische Spannung vom Feinsten – der Bestseller aus Großbritannien.
A THRILLING NEW SERIES FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER CAROLINE MITCHELL 'One of the best opening chapters I've ever read' - ANGELA MARSONS 'Terrifying, mysterious and suspenseful. A brilliant read.' - PATRICIA GIBNEY _______ 'I remember the day I died quite clearly.' Blackhall Manor has witnessed many dark crimes, long before five teenage girls break in to play the Midnight Game. It was supposed to be a game, but only four girls come home. Detective Sarah Noble has just returned to the force, and no one knows more about Blackhall Manor than her. Except perhaps Elliott Carter, who is only seven but has seen things in his dreams most adults could never imagine. It's a case that will bring them together and shake Sarah to her core. Will she be ready to meet the Midnight Man? A gripping and twisty thriller, perfect for fans of C. J. Tudor, Cara Hunter and Alex North. _______ PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT MAN 'If you like early Stephen King you'll love The Midnight Man' - Robert Dugoni, New York Times bestseller 'Caroline Mitchell at her dark and twisty best' - Teresa Driscoll, author of I Am Watching You 'Will keep you on the edge of your seat' - Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer's Wife 'A spine tingling, creepy book' - John Marrs, author of The One 'Creepy and intense' - Mel Sherratt, author of Ten Days 'A tense and deliciously creepy read' - D.S. Butler, author of On Cold Ground 'Twisty, tense and creepy as hell... I loved it!' - K.L. Slater, author of The Widow 'A spooky, twisty mystery with a spine-chillingly ending' - Susi Holliday, author of The Last Resort
Absolutely fantastic! This one certainly did not disappoint. Many plot twists that keep you guessing and gripped. A must read!!' Reader review, 5 stars Detective Sarah Noble investigates a dark case in the town of Slayton. It began with the whispers. In the woods, in the park, and always at night. Then they came into town, down dark alleys, and in the shadows. Before long there was a knock on the door. When the couple were found dead with their faces frozen in horror, the black-eyed children were nowhere to be seen. Until it happened again. Detective Sarah Noble will need all her intuition - and some help from young Elliott Carter - to crack a case where nothing is as it seems. A gripping new Slayton thriller with a shocking twist, from bestselling author Caroline Mitchell. Perfect for fans of Alex North and Cara Hunter. The Detective Sarah Noble thrillers can be read as standalones, or in any order. Readers love The Night Whispers! 'What an amazing twist I didn't see coming' 5 stars 'Pitch perfect crime thriller' 5 stars 'A race to the end' 5 stars 'I adore this series' 5 stars 'Kept me totally engrossed' 5 stars 'I was unable to put it down' 5 stars 'Every bit as thrilling as book #1!' 5 stars PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT MAN 'Caroline Mitchell at her dark and twisty best' Teresa Driscoll, author of I Am Watching You 'Will keep you on the edge of your seat' Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer's Wife 'A spine tingling, creepy book' John Marrs, author of The One 'Twisty, tense and creepy as hell... I loved it!' K.L. Slater, author of The Widow 'A tense and deliciously creepy read' D.S. Butler, author of On Cold Ground 'Creepy and intense' Mel Sherratt, author of Ten Days 'A spine-chillingly ending!' Susi Holliday, author of The Last Resort
Defining the value in health care and elaborating appropriate value-propositions for health care beneficiaries poses numerous empirical and normative challenges. Different methods of Health Technology Assessments (HTAs) embedded in various interdisciplinary approaches of defining the value of health care have been established in recent years. Current initiatives aim to develop and combine transnational attempts to define an overall acceptable range for value-based healthcare interventions. In this book international scholars with background in medicine, philosophy, health-economics and further disciplines, who participated in an interdisciplinary conference in 2019 combine in-depth analyses with reflections informed by multidisciplinary debates on a pressing issue in healthcare.
He will predict your life... and your death. Don't ever cross his palm with silver. He will reveal your most shameful secrets. He will predict your death. He is hiding a secret. He is hiding a monster. And all his predictions come true. Investigating a series of chilling murders, Detective Jennifer Knight finds herself tracking a mysterious tarot card reader known only as The Raven. As the death toll rises, Jennifer and her team build a picture of a serial killer on the edge of sanity, driven by dark forces. But these are not random killings. And the method behind the madness could be the most terrifying thing of all ... Especially when it seems the death of one of their own is on the cards. Time to Die is an absolutely gripping serial killer thriller with a breath-taking supernatural twist. What readers are saying about Caroline Mitchell 'This is a fantastically written story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and I really didn't want to put it down' It's All About the Books 'I absolutely LOVED how Caroline tortured me as I waited for all to be revealed ... With a brilliant cast of crime characters, and a plot that was enough to make me feel dizzy, this was a compelling book that I just couldn't get enough of.' Becca's Books 'If you're looking for a brand spanking new crime wave-breaker, then look no further than the obsessive-compulsive Detective Constable Jennifer Knight - a determined wearer of killer heels with an intuition like no other on the force' Little Bookness Lane
Central to this book is an analysis of the obligation upon states to ensure non-discrimination in the form of adherence to the principles of national treatment and most-favoured nation treatment. These are critical principles for both international trade law and international investment law, yet the case-law in both fields reveals significant inconsistencies regarding key elements of non-discrimination. Tribunals have invoked ‘regulatory purpose’ to assist in identifying relevant discrimination, but have done so without offering a definition of regulatory purpose and in significantly differing ways. This book explains these inconsistencies and offers a new definition of regulatory purpose.
He will predict your life... and your death. Don't ever cross his palm with silver.He will reveal your most shameful secrets.He will predict your death.He is hiding a secret.He is hiding a monster.And all his predictions come true.Investigating a series of chilling murders, Detective Jennifer Knight finds herself tracking a mysterious tarot card reader known only as The Raven.As the death toll rises, Jennifer and her team build a picture of a serial killer on the edge of sanity, driven by dark forces. But these are not random killings. And the method behind the madness could be the most terrifying thing of all ...Especially when it seems the death of one of their own is on the cards.Time to Die is an absolutely gripping serial killer thriller with a breath-taking supernatural twist.What readers are saying about Caroline Mitchell'This is a fantastically written story that keeps you on the edge of your seat and I really didn't want to put it down' It's All About the Books'I absolutely LOVED how Caroline tortured me as I waited for all to be revealed ... With a brilliant cast of crime characters, and a plot that was enough to make me feel dizzy, this was a compelling book that I just couldn't get enough of.' Becca's Books'If you're looking for a brand spanking new crime wave-breaker, then look no further than the obsessive-compulsive Detective Constable Jennifer Knight - a determined wearer of killer heels with an intuition like no other on the force' Little Bookness Lane'A refreshing and rather different supernatural police procedural story. It reminded me of the X Files, in the way it normalises the paranormal and the just plain strange. As it is so well written, I found it very believable, absorbing and highly entertaining... with a surprising twist. One to look out for!' Northern Crime
Nine-year-old twins Abigail and Olivia vow never to be parted. But when Abigail goes missing from Blackwater Farm, DC Jennifer Knight must find her before it's too late. Twin sister Olivia has been mute since Abigail's disappearance. But when she whispers in Jennifer's ear, Jennifer realizes it is Abigail's voice pleading to be found.
Twenty years ago you were forced to give your daughter up. Now she's back.Or is she? Women who've had to give up children for adoption are being killed. A knock at their front door begins a nightmare from which they will never wake up. East London Detective Ruby Preston and her team must hunt down a disturbed individual before someone else is taken. But when bodies start turning up, staged in perfect, domestic scenes, it carries the echo of a memory in Ruby's mind. The tinkling of a music box. A mother and child reunion... Then just as Ruby thinks they've made a breakthrough, she receives a sinister email, and the case takes a terrifying personal twist. Can Ruby catch the killer before they strike again? Or will her troubled past catch up with her first? Love You to Death is a serial killer thriller packed with twists. If you like Karin Slaughter, Angela Marsons and Val MacDermid, discover Caroline Mitchell's new series today - at a special launch price.
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