Although the Brothers Hildebrandt are best known to the public as the illustrators of J.R.R. Tolkien's world of Middle-earth, they have created an array of unique paintings for the work many science fiction and fantasy writers. Here in forty color reproductions and numerous black and white illustrations, is the best of their work.
As stock markets gyrate, Europe lurches from crisis to crisis, and recovery in the United States slows, the future of the North American economy is more uncertain than ever. Can individual entrepreneurship, corporate innovation, and governments create a new era of sustained economic growth? Or, will the ongoing financial crisis, political dysfunction in the United States, and the rise of emerging nations erode living standards in North America for the long term? In this edition of the Munk Debates -- Canada's premier international debate series -- Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman and former Chief Economist at the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch David Rosenberg square off against former director of President Obama’s National Economic Council Lawrence Summers and bestselling author Ian Bremmer to tackle the resolution: Be it resolved North America faces a Japan-style era of high unemployment and slow growth. This riveting debate features four of the world's most renowned economists discussing the single most important issue facing all North Americans in a lively, engaging forum. The economy is a concern that demands our immediate attention and this enlightening and hugely important debate is a must-read for all of us.
Two journalists discuss the shocking truth behind the deaths and mutilations of more than ten thousand horses, cattle, and other animals that occurred throughout the Western States
Educating Children with Life-Limiting Conditions supports teachers who are working with children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions in mainstream schools by providing them with the core knowledge and skills that underpin effective practice within a whole-school and cross-agency approach. Mainstream schools now include increasing numbers of children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and this accessible book is written by a team comprised of both education and health professionals, helping to bridge the gap between different services. Recognising the complexity of individual cases, the authors communicate key principles relating to the importance of communication, multi-professional understanding and working and proactive planning for meeting the needs of any child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition that can be applied to a range of situations. Reflective activities and practical resources are provided and are also available to download. This book will be of interest to teachers in mainstream schools, as well as teachers, SENCOs and senior leaders in all school settings, school nurses, children’s nurses and allied health professionals.
Fans are clamoring for more showmance, more mash-ups, more Cheerios...more Glee! Now, Gleeks everywhere can spend more time with uber-ambitious Rachel Berry, outrageous Kurt Hummel, and dreamy Finn Hudson with these completely original stories about everyone's favorite glee club.
Dan Calder is back. Back in his native England once again to help his best friend and ex-partner Nick Hetherington. Nick's daughter has been arrested in connection with the death of a Nottingham prostitute. Back to face his darkest moment as old acquaintances and old enemies set his cupboard full of skeletons rattling once more. 'The Second Grave' has Calder facing the battle of his life to fulfil a solemn promise to his dearest friend. New foes including a local gangster are prepared to do anything to prevent the truth being revealed. Left at home in New Zealand, Calder's girlfriend Tara senses he also views this return as an opportunity to settle old scores. Time and the odds are against him; incredibly so too the upholders of law itself, his beloved police force. Rushing headlong towards the past; whoever coined the phrase you couldn't even make this stuff up was very wrong."--Provided by publisher.
CRACKED PAVEMENT After the success of his first book of poems and songs -The Cul De Sac Of My Mind- Ian Trust has developed a cult following which is stretching across Europe and into America Ian writes it as he feels it, his work is somewhat raw and straight from the heart and soul of the man Ian is currently working on his autobiographical novel entitled I Am Them And his third book of poems and songs Tunnel Vision He has a message to tell the world and in his writing he has found the perfect tool. Another wonderful book of poems and songs to be read a little at a time rather than in one sitting. some sad some funny but all written from the heart.
L’inspecteur John Rebus, passionné de musique, ne peut qu’être charmé par la voix douce de la mystérieuse Penny Cook, animatrice d’une émission de radio nocturne. Il lui prête mille visages, mille corps, mille vies. Lorsque Penny signale recevoir des menaces de la part de l’un de ses auditeurs, l’inspecteur voit là l’opportunité d’enfin la rencontrer.
In his Early Years, John is walking down a road with his German grandfather in post-war Berlin. At six years old, he moves to the UK, goes to school and finds himself challenged in various ways. When he is almost eighteen, he runs away from what purports to be home. Education eludes him for a long time. As adulthood takes over, relationships come and go. John moves overseas. He does quite well in his working life; less so personally. Depression comes and goes, as does determination and self-help. But the ultimate support comes from a surprising source, which starts a whole new story: his later years! The book, which conveys three stages to John's life, is an attempt to understand the external forces that buffeted this being. How he responded impacted himself, and inevitably others, most of whom were innocent participants in this particular journey. The fundamental assertion, however, is that the past bears heavily on the future.
For a Yorkshireman who has spent half a lifetime in his native pit village, moving south is a mixed blessing and it is where Richard Matthewman's memories begin as he looks back with affection, humour, and no small measure of exasperation at 42 summers - and bitter winters.
A single mother's patience snaps when a delinquent yob crosses the line and breaks into her property in the middle of the night. Instead of calling the police, she ties the sixteen-year-old terror to a dining chair and attempts to find out why she does the things that she does.
Adam Mahfouz is mugged by a former pupil. His life unravels: he loses his job as tutor on a global educational programme, then loses his house and nearly his life. As he walks through and under London, he remembers his past and understands the truth about his life. A Glass Rope celebrates London and the Thames 30-40years in the future.
Adam Mahfouz's life falls apart when he is mugged by a former pupil. He loses his job, his house and nearly his life. He travels across and under a London 40 years in the future, trying to recapture his life as an international teacher; instead he uncovers the truth about the sometimes violent events that damaged his family and friends when he was a student. The novel is a love letter to the East of London and to the River Thames, the 'glass rope' of the title.
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