This novel about the dark past that haunts a seemingly happy household is “an intricate portrayal of love and loss, redemption and revenge” (Anne Coates, author of Songs of Innocence). Helen, a widow, is desperate for a perfect family life and will do everything she can to get what she wants. Martin, a veteran, is adrift and seemingly without hope. Can he ever win back his estranged family? Charley, a pregnant teenager, is striking out on her own to create a new life for her unborn child—but her mother has other ideas. When these three seemingly disparate lives connect, the past and the present collide to reveal secrets, lies, and just how far people are willing to go to hide the truth . . .
A journalist’s investigation leads her into danger and murder: “This contemporary thriller, set in India and London, is intriguing and thought provoking.” —NB Magazine Samantha is a journalist in search of a big break that could make a career. When she comes across a little-reported story in India about a hotelier named Amit Joshi—who was accused of rape but exonerated when it was revealed he is actually female—Samantha believes there’s more to uncover. She begins to investigate, helped by a colleague, Gregory, whose brother Simon works for the British High Commission in Delhi. But as more comes to light, Simon is found brutally murdered. And when Gregory travels to India to discover what happened to his brother, he goes missing. With the authorities seemingly unable to help, Samantha heads to India to search for Gregory and discover the truth behind Amit’s story and Simon’s murder. But thrown into a dark underworld with danger at every turn, she fears that the truth could prove to be the death of not just the story but Samantha herself . . .
Colorful bracelets, funky brooches, and beautiful handmade beads: young crafters learn to make all these and much more with this fantastic step-by-step guide. In 12 exciting projects with simple steps and detailed instructions, budding fashionistas create their own stylish accessories to give as gifts or add a touch of personal flair to any ensemble. Following the successful "Art Smart" series, "Craft Smart" presents a fresh, fun approach to four creative skills: knitting, jewelry-making, papercrafting, and crafting with recycled objects. Each book contains 12 original projects to make, using a range of readily available materials. There are projects for boys and girls, carefully chosen to appeal to readers of all abilities. A special "techniques and materials" section encourages young crafters to try out their own ideas while learning valuable practical skills.
Colorful bracelets, funky brooches, and beautiful handmade beads: young crafters learn to make all these and much more with this fantastic step-by-step guide. In 12 exciting projects with simple steps and detailed instructions, budding fashionistas create their own stylish accessories to give as gifts or add a touch of personal flair to any ensemble. Following the successful "Art Smart" series, "Craft Smart" presents a fresh, fun approach to four creative skills: knitting, jewelry-making, papercrafting, and crafting with recycled objects. Each book contains 12 original projects to make, using a range of readily available materials. There are projects for boys and girls, carefully chosen to appeal to readers of all abilities. A special "techniques and materials" section encourages young crafters to try out their own ideas while learning valuable practical skills.
Identifying 13 core techniques and strategies that cut across all available evidence-based treatments for child and adolescent mood and anxiety disorders, this book provides theoretical rationales, step-by-step implementation guidelines, and rich clinical examples. Therapists can flexibly draw from these elements to tailor interventions to specific clients, or can use the book as an instructive companion to any treatment manual. Coverage includes exposure tasks, cognitive strategies, problem solving, modeling, relaxation, psychoeducation, social skills training, praise and rewards, activity scheduling, self-monitoring, goal setting, homework, and maintenance and relapse prevention.
Specifically developed for managers interested in preventing contamination of runoff and groundwater leaching, these suggested management practices will help guide you through your own successful plan of action. Also included is an environmental audit checklist to guide you through management practices that impact the environment, increase your awareness of practices that lessen runoff and leaching, and help you identify areas that may require improvements. Chapters cover: protecting water quality, management goals and practices to mitigate runoff and leaching, irrigation practices, nutrients, pest managements, pesticide use and water quality protection, erosion and runoff, water recycling, and environmental audit.
A reunion between childhood friends stirs up the traumas of the past—and poses a threat in the present . . . As a young, deeply insecure girl, Karen was targeted, and traumatized, by her friend Sandra’s father. Now, decades later, he is dead—and Karen has been reunited with Sandra, whom she hasn’t seen in ages. Against her better judgment, she agrees to meet Sandra at a nearby restaurant, and Sandra proves to be just as thoughtless and self-absorbed as she was back when the two of them and their friend Yvonne were attending school dances together. Karen has a husband and children now, and they live in a beautiful home thanks to a successful family business. Sandra is supposed to be in town only temporarily, so Karen tolerates her excessive drinking and intrusive questions. But things become more difficult as her life starts to go awry—and as this taut, unsettling novel moves between past and present, secrets come to the surface and both women will come to understand the true cost of betrayal . . .
Media competes with public schools in terms of student engagement and time. However, the two needn't be mutually exclusive. The Pedagogy of Pop: Theoretical and Practical Strategies for Success discusses a variety of strategies and approaches for using social and mass media as tools through which teachers might improve schooling. While there is a vast body of literature in this field, editors Edward A. Janak and Denise Blum have created a text which differs in two substantive ways: scope and sequence. In terms of scope, this work is unique in two facets: first, it presents both theory and practice in one volume, bridging the two worlds; and second, it includes lessons from secondary and postsecondary classrooms, allowing teachers on all levels to learn from each other. In terms of sequence, The Pedagogy of Pop draws on lessons from both historical and contemporary practice. The introductory section of Janak and Blum's collection presents a pair of papers that use somewhat different approaches to examine the historical roots of contemporary critique. Part I presents a series of chapters designed to provide guidelines and theories through which educators on all levels can think about their practice, focusing more on the "why" of their approach than the "how." Part II presents a more "hands-on" approach by sharing a variety of specific strategies for incorporating pop culture in all its forms (technology, music, television, video games, etc.) in both secondary and postsecondary classrooms. The conclusion shows the praxis of teaching with popular culture, presenting a counterpoint to current thinking as well as a case study of the best of what can happen when popular culture is applied effectively.
A radical new plan for improving your marriage, based on the no-nonsense strategies of two executives who succeeded in saving theirs Have you ever found yourself wondering "What happened to the man I fell in love with?" and "How can I get him back?" Julie Bell and Donna Brown both found that their once happy marriages had fallen apart, with a home life that bore no resemblance to their success at work. After trying everything, Julie and Donna finally gave up ? and kicked their husbands out of the house. If the men wanted to return to their families they would have to fulfill a checklist of requirements. The results were surprising and spectacular ? and "The Scorecard" was born. Whether your marital problems are large ? "my husband is financially irresponsible" ? or small ?"my husband has yet to master the art of loading the dishwasher? "--"The Scorecard" will help you figure out what you can live with, and what you can?t. Whether you are looking for a more satisfying sex life, more romance, having your husband share more of the workload at home, become a more involved father, or just make his own doctor's appointments, "The Scorecard" is an efficient way to start the process of getting what you want ? and getting your marriage back on track. As the authors write, ?This book was written to provide every woman with the strategy, support and encouragement to identify what she deserves ?and to insist on getting it.? Using the authors own success stories as examples, including their husband's stories in their own words, "The Scorecard" describes their process and shows you how to create and implement your own blueprint for change in order to save your marriage.. This is an inspirational demonstration of the power of love and provides a potent illustration of every individual's ability to change and grow.
Samantha is a journalist who longs to investigate the big stories that will launch her career. In a search for her 'big break' she comes across a little reported press story in India of an hotelier - Amit Joshi - accused of rape but exonerated when 'he' is revealed as a she. Samantha believes there is more to the story and begins to investigate, helped by colleague Gregory whose brother Simon, works for the British High Commission in Delhi. But as more pieces of the story come to light Simon is found brutally murdered. Gregory travels to India to discover what happened to his brother and he goes missing. With the authorities seemingly unable to help, Samantha must head to India to search for Gregory and discover the truth behind Amit's story and Simon's murder. But, thrown into a dark underworld with danger at every turn, discovering the truth could prove to be the death of not just the story but Samantha herself...
Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a unique role and responsibility for the future and for driving the development of a sustainable society. HEIs are charged with the task of fostering sustainability in the leaders of tomorrow, developing solutions and methods for addressing a sustainable future and ensuring that knowledge is contributed to society. HEIs must also ensure that their everyday operations and practices are consistent with a sustainable future, and that they work toward holistically integrating sustainability into both the mission of a university and its daily tasks. This Special Issue builds on papers presented during the 2018 International Sustainable Campus Network Conference and also includes other contributions. The articles reflect the many aspects of sustainability in higher education institutions and illustrate innovation in approach, outcomes, and impact. The papers cover a range of perspectives on sustainability both on and around campuses. These include organization and management issues, networking and city partnership themes, and metrics and indicators related to sustainable development goals. The Special Issue also includes papers on education, student involvement, and gender issues. Select articles include results from surveys and desktop research; others depict approaches on experimentation, living labs, and action research.
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