Phil Pang's Books

Ordinary People

Part Xiii

By: Phil Boast

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Michael Tillington has a confession to make to Elin, his soon to be wife, before they marry, and Peter Shortbody finds himself on the horns of a dilemma regarding his love life. Isabella is invited by Richard to travel with him to Copenhagen, to take part in a chess competition, but he cannot tell her the whole truth of the matter, and events unfold there which she could never have anticipated. Tara returns from her world tour with DMW, and must learn how to become 'Tarragon' again, whilst her sister, Rosie, travels to Java with her Beau, where she is able to demonstrate her extraordinary powers of healing. After a trip to India with Louise, Percival knows that he must somehow find resolution to the constant danger which plagues his life, but to do so he must go somewhere which is a secret known only to the witches, and where he is sure he will not be welcome. Meanwhile Rebecca faces danger of a quite different kind, and of which she is unaware; Sharon is recovering from her injuries, and seeks revenge.

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As Far as You'll Take Me

By: Phil Stamper

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As Far as You'll Take Me

By: Phil Stamper

A beautiful tribute to every queer kid who's ever had to leave their home in order to find one." - Leah Johnson, bestselling author of You Should See Me in a Crown The author of The Gravity of Us crafts another heartfelt coming-of-age story about finding the people who become your home--perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli. Marty arrives in London with nothing but his oboe and some savings from his summer job, but he's excited to start his new life--where he's no longer the closeted, shy kid who slips under the radar and is free to explore his sexuality without his parents' disapproval. From the outside, Marty's life looks like a perfect fantasy: in the span of a few weeks, he's made new friends, he's getting closer with his first ever boyfriend, and he's even traveling around Europe. But Marty knows he can't keep up the facade. He hasn't spoken to his parents since he arrived, he's tearing through his meager savings, his homesickness and anxiety are getting worse and worse, and he hasn't even come close to landing the job of his dreams. Will Marty be able to find a place that feels like home? Acclaim for The Gravity of Us An IndieNext List Pick An Amazon Best Book

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Not Dead Yet

The Memoir

By: Phil Collins

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Not Dead Yet

The Memoir

By: Phil Collins

Phil Collins pulls no punches—about himself, his life, or the ecstasy and heartbreak that’s inspired his music. In his much-awaited memoir, Not Dead Yet, he tells the story of his epic career, with an auspicious debut at age 11 in a crowd shot from the Beatles’ legendary film A Hard Day’s Night. A drummer since almost before he could walk, Collins received on the job training in the seedy, thrilling bars and clubs of 1960s swinging London before finally landing the drum seat in Genesis. Soon, he would step into the spotlight on vocals after the departure of Peter Gabriel and begin to stockpile the songs that would rocket him to international fame with the release of Face Value and “In the Air Tonight.” Whether he’s recalling jamming with Eric Clapton and Robert Plant, pulling together a big band fronted by Tony Bennett, or writing the music for Disney’s smash-hit animated Tarzan, Collins’s storytelling chops never waver. And of course he answers the pressing question on everyone’s mind: just what does “Sussudio” mean? Not Dead Yet is Phil Collins’s candid, witty, unvarnished story of the songs and shows, the hits and pans, his marriages and divorces, the ascents to the top of the charts and into the tabloid headlines. As one of only three musicians to sell 100 million records both in a group and as a solo artist, Collins breathes rare air, but has never lost his touch at crafting songs from the heart that touch listeners around the globe. That same touch is on magnificent display here, especially as he unfolds his harrowing descent into darkness after his “official” retirement in 2007, and the profound, enduring love that helped save him. This is Phil Collins as you’ve always known him, but also as you’ve never heard him before.

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Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention

By: Dave Arnold,Phil Lollar

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Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention

By: Dave Arnold,Phil Lollar

The Young Whit series is the perfect gift for Adventures in Odyssey fans. It also welcomes new readers into the Odyssey universe as it introduces them to the history of the much-loved character John Avery Whittaker. Readers will be on the edge of their seats as they dive in to the origin story of Whit and his many exciting mysteries and adventures. In Young Whit and the Cloth of Contention, the fifth book in the series, Young Johnny Whittaker’s friend Huck is still in jail. The Confederate gold stolen from the bank is still missing. And Professor Mangle is still determined to get his hands on Johnny’s special cloth, which seems to have the power to heal. What will Johnny and his father do?

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Focus on the Family

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Slugs and Snails and Puppy Dogs' Tails

By: Phil Dyson

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Slugs and Snails and Puppy Dogs' Tails

By: Phil Dyson

The poems in this book are selected from a lifetime of 'poetical prosing'. They have been placed in an order which suggests the changes from childhood to old age. Before putting it into the hands of your nearest and dearest, you'd better read them yourself.

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Attack, Avoid, Survive. Global Edition

By: Phil West

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Attack, Avoid, Survive. Global Edition

By: Phil West

New improved Global edition of "Attack, Avoid, Survive". Additional content, more illustrations, more techniques and more pages makes this version even better value. Additional content added 2020. Very few combat manuals choose to explain the mechanics and principles on which techniques are based. This book does. Not only are the essential principles explained, but they are also illustrated with practical real world applications. Examples are drawn from proven martial arts including Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, Karate, Combat Tai Chi, Capoeira, Jujitsu, Bagua, Boxing and the Filipino Martial Arts. Included in this book is a detailed section on Dim mak or Vital points which features a new simplified system for learning the point locations. - Advice on avoiding trouble before the fighting starts. - Defence against Knives and other armed attacks. - The use of Dim mak Vital points and Pressure Points - Locks, Throws, Takedowns, Strikes and Kicking. - Use of knives and everyday objects for defence. - Selecting firearms for close range defence.

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America Undead

By: Phil Elmore

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America Undead

By: Phil Elmore

1462 A.D., Transylvania: Cursed by Vlad the Impaler to survive unspeakable agony until death overcomes him, he is doomed to awaken to suffer again and again. Madness will do nothing to ease his torment. Only one thing can quench his thirst... Today, America: Madmen control the White House, appointed for life. Sharia Law is becoming the law of the land. Vampires are forced to “come out” after centuries of secrecy, betrayed by one of their own. The military is stretched beyond its limits fighting unwinnable battles on foreign soil, slowly replaced by blood sucking soldiers here at home. Dissent in America is not tolerated; those who speak out are punished or eliminated. A war rages between two factions of vampires. One side wants peace. The other side wants nothing less than complete domination of the United States. The government, all the way to the Oval Office, consists of highly placed undead politicians. Their followers, living and undead, continue to grow in number. They cannot be stopped. A vampire shouldering the heavy burden of protecting “The Cousinry” and a beautiful Thompson-toting gun runner for the Resistance join to expose the lies and treachery of the government of the undead. Forced to run for their lives, their first task is to find the world's oldest living vampire — the creator of them all.

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Speaking Volumes

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Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel

100 Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets

By: Phil Villarreal

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Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel

100 Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets

By: Phil Villarreal

The secrets to saving money in any economy, con, script, trick, and take at every...

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Agatha H. and the Clockwork Princess

A Girl Genius Novel

By: Phil Foglio,Kaja Foglio

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Agatha H. and the Clockwork Princess

A Girl Genius Novel

By: Phil Foglio,Kaja Foglio

Intrigue! Subterfuge! Circus Folk! In a time when the Industrial Revolution has escalated into all-out warfare, mad science rules the world? with mixed success. With the help of Krosp, Emperor of All Cats, Agatha has escaped from the massive airship known as Castle Wulfenbach. After crashing their escape dirigible, Agatha and Krosp fall in with Master Payne's Circus of Adventure, a traveling troupe of performers dedicated to staging Heterodyne shows?dramatizations of the exploits of Bill and Barry Heterodyne and their allies?who are unaware of Agatha?s connection to the Heterodyne line. Pursued by the ruthless Baron Klaus Wulfenbach, his handsome son Gil, and their minions (not to mention Othar Tryggvassen, Gentleman Adventurer), Agatha hides in plain sight among the circus folk, servicing their clanks and proving herself adept in performing the role of Lucrezia Mongfish, nemesis to?and later wife of?Barry Heterodyne. She also begins training under Zeetha, swordmistress and princess of the lost city of Skifander. Together, Agatha, Krosp, and the performers travel across the treacherous wasteland of war-torn Europa, towards Mechanicsburg, and the ancestral home of the Heterodynes?Castle Heterodyne. But with many perils standing in her way?including Wulfenbach?s crack troops, mysterious Geisterdamen, savage Jgermonsters, and the fabled Storm King?it?s going to take more than a spark of Mad Science for Agatha to get through? From Phil and Kaja Foglio, creators of the multiple WCCA and Hugo Award-winning webcomic Girl Genius, comes Agatha H and the Clockwork Princess, a gaslamp fantasy filled to bursting with Adventure! Romance! And Mad Science!

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An Introduction to Gestalt

By: Charlotte Sills,Phil Lapworth,Billy Desmond

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An Introduction to Gestalt

By: Charlotte Sills,Phil Lapworth,Billy Desmond

This thoroughly revised edition of Gestalt Counselling introduces the fundamental concepts of Gestalt and systematically demonstrates how to apply and use these in practice. Taking a relational perspective, the expert authors explore how Gestalt can be used in a wide variety of ′helping conversations′ from counselling, psychotherapy and coaching to mentoring, managing, consulting and guiding. A Each chapter contains case examples from the therapeutic world and a ′running case study′ featuring ongoing coaching work moves throughout the book, with diagrams and lists for further reading making this the ideal text for use in training. The accessible, engaging writing style will appeal to undergraduates and postgraduates alike. Charlotte Sills is a practitioner and supervisor in private practice, a tutor at Metanoia Institute and a tutor and supervisor of coaching at Ashridge CollegeBusiness School. She is the author or co-author of many books and articles on therapeutic work. Phil Lapworth is a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor in private practice near Bath and has written extensively in the field of counselling and psychotherapy. Billy Desmond is a Gestalt psychotherapist, executive coach and organisational development consultant. He is a member of Ashridge College and a Programme Director of Partnering and Consulting in ChangeHead of the Gestalt Department at Metanoia Insititute, and tutor and consultant at Ashridge Business School.

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Fast Facts: Epilepsy in Children and Young People

By: Nicola Heenan,Kathryn Coleman,Phil Tittensor,Sheila Shepley

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Fast Facts: Epilepsy in Children and Young People

By: Nicola Heenan,Kathryn Coleman,Phil Tittensor,Sheila Shepley

Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition in children and young people, and is more likely to begin in childhood, with approximately 50-60% of cases remitting before the young person enters adulthood. This concise resource focuses on the investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of epilepsy in children and young people, and discusses the transition through to adult services.

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The Bubble Wrap Boy

By: Phil Earle

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The Bubble Wrap Boy

By: Phil Earle

Middle school readers will easily relate to the situational humor and school life, but everyone should read this book for its message. The Bubble Wrap Boy is perfect for fans of R.J. Palacio’s Wonder and will be an excellent addition to any library or classroom."-VOYA Charlie Han’s troubles are much bigger than he is. At school he’s branded an outsider, a loser—the tiny kid from the Chinese takeout. His only ally is Sinus Sedgely, a kid with a lower-level reputation than Charlie himself. Life at home isn’t much better. His dad is more skilled with a wok than he is with words, and his mom is suffocating the life out of Charlie, worried about his every move. But when a new passion leads Charlie to the mother of all confrontations, he finds his real mom has been hiding a massive secret. A secret that while shocking, might actually lead Charlie to feeling ten feet tall. The Bubble Wrap Boy is a funny and inspiring novel about friendship, family, and one undersized boy's ability to think BIG. "Both laugh-out-loud funny and heartbreaking...In the fast-growing bullying genre, Charlie's story stands out. This isn't a kid who will do anything to join the cool clique. This is a story about staying true to yourself and following your passion."-Kirkus Reviews "Earle excels at showing personal growth in the characters, and it is gratifying to observe the believable evolution of Sinus’s and Charlie’s parents. VERDICT Family drama with a solid mix of action, adventure, and humor."-SLJ "Charlie is a character to root for. He is witty and perceptive and has a secret weapon in his best friend, Sinus Sedgely....[The Bubble Wrap Boy is] exciting to read."-Booklist "Charlie's amusing sarcasm masks a vulnerability that will resonate with anyone who has felt like an outsider. The humiliation of being the butt of a joke is sensitively rendered, as is Charlie's slow reclamation of his pride in this witty, true-to-life story."-Publishers Weekly

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However Many Must Die

By: Phil Williams

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However Many Must Die

By: Phil Williams

An impressive writer" – Mark Lawrence, Gemmell Award Winner and international bestselling author "I freaking bloody loved the Blood Scouts" – Julia Sarene, The Fantasy Hive "A unique, compelling story with plenty of action and vivid characters." – Patrick Samphire, author of Shadow of a Dead God Wild Wish was trained to do one thing: kill. Saved from a lonely backwater existence by a global war, Wish couldn’t believe her luck when she got into the Blood Scouts. Now she gets to share tents with an all-female platoon of night-stalking, giant-slaying, boat-sinking, battle-swaying legends in the making. The problem is, they keep dying. And they’ve been given their worst assignment yet. The enemy Dread Corps are combining magics deep within the nightmare lands of Low Slane, to unleash a weapon that could sway the entire war. It’s up to the Blood Scouts to stop them – with a journey that gets more dangerous with every step. Far behind enemy lines, death hangs in the air. Monsters lurk around every corner. Are Wish’s skills – and positive attitude – enough to keep her Blood Scouts alive? Or will the cost of survival finally break her? Get ready for the first epic entry in a new series, and a new world, of dark military fantasy from Phil Williams. Start reading today!

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Goran’s Dilemma

By: Phil Murphy

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Goran’s Dilemma

By: Phil Murphy

A novel, set in the Yugoslav Wars of 1991-5, with a powerful true story at its heart that encapsulates in one set of relationships all the cruelty and compassion that characterised Europe’s ‘forgotten’ conflicts. Thoroughly researched by an author with first-hand experience of the aftermath of the near four-year siege of Sarajevo.

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Thailand

By: Phil Macdonald,Carl Parkes

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Thailand

By: Phil Macdonald,Carl Parkes

Combining in-depth information with high quality maps and photographs, this guide features detailed descriptions of major cultural, architectural and historical sites and includes commissioned walks and drives, plus regional and city maps. Places of interest are also highlighted on the maps.

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Agatha H and the Voice of the Castle

By: Phil Foglio,Kaja Foglio

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Agatha H and the Voice of the Castle

By: Phil Foglio,Kaja Foglio

In the third installment of the Girl Genius novels, Agatha H. and the Voice of the Castle begins as Agatha Heterodyne returns to her ancestral home, the warped little town of Mechanicsburg. There she must claim her inheritance by convincing the artificial intelligence that animates her family’s castle that she is, in fact, the new Heterodyne. But this apparently simple task is made complicated in several ways: An imposter claiming to be the legitimate heir appears. The Empire is convinced that Agatha is the person responsible for the Long War (and to be fair, they are not entirely incorrect). And, worst of all, the Castle itself is insane. From the Hugo Award–winning Girl Genius online comics comes this third book in the Agatha H. trilogy; and just like the first two, Agatha H. and the Voice of the Castle will grab you from the first page and not let go!

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1597805246

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Autonomy and Independence in Language Learning

By: Phil Benson,Peter Voller

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Autonomy and Independence in Language Learning

By: Phil Benson,Peter Voller

The topics of autonomy and independence play an increasingly important role in language education. They raise issues such as learners' responsibility for their own learning, and their right to determine the direction of their own learning, the skills which can be learned and applied in self-directed learning and capacity for independent learning and the extents to which this can be suppressed by institutional education. This volume offers new insights into the principles of autonomy and independence and the practices associated with them focusing on the area of EFL teaching. The editors' introduction provides the context and outlines the main issues involved in autonomy and independence. Later chapters discuss the social and political implications of autonomy and independence and their effects on educational structures. The consequences for the design of learner-centred materials and methods is discussed, together with an exploration of the practical ways of implementing autonomy and independence in language teaching and learning . Each section of the book opens with an introduction to give structure to the development of ideas and themes, with synopses to highlight salient features in the text and help build upon the material of previous chapters.

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Routledge

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When the Sky Falls

By: Phil Earle

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When the Sky Falls

By: Phil Earle

A boy and a gorilla create an unbelievable bond in this powerful WWII tale for young readers, for fans of Alan Gratz and Michael Morpugo. “A wonderful story of hurt, kindness, and what it means to be human in an inhumane world.” -The Times of London, Children's Book of the Year In 1940, with his father off to war, Joseph is sent on a train out of his British town into the care of Mrs. F., a gruff woman with no great fondness for children. But he soon discovers her softer side when she takes him to the rundown city zoo and he learns she is the only one who ever checks in on it. Many of the animals have escaped, been released, or have sadly starved . . . but not Adonis, a huge silverback gorilla. Adonis is strong and ferocious-and a danger to the whole city if a bomb should fall and damage the fence that keeps him in. But as Joseph struggles in his new school and starts to spend more time at the zoo, he finds, unexpectedly, Adonis becoming a loyal new friend. From acclaimed author Phil Earle comes a touching historical fiction story of how a boy and a gorilla find redemption in each other amid the toughest of circumstances.

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What Precision, Such Restraint

By: Phil Jourdan

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What Precision, Such Restraint

By: Phil Jourdan

A young man seeking to hack into his own unconscious mind. An academic conference on the metaphysics of flies. An apocalyptic world where punctuation has been outlawed. An eating disorder that produces collectible antiques. A mix of allegory, satire, randomly generated numbers, spam messages rearranged into haiku form, plagiarism, and bad writing presented in the more sophisticated if still unpalatable guise of literary experimentation, Phil Jourdan's collection of stories is infuriating, challenging and other marketing buzzwords. ,

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Ticket to the Opera

Discovering and Exploring 100 Famous Works, History, Lore, and Singers, with Recommended Recordings

By: Phil G. Goulding

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Ticket to the Opera

Discovering and Exploring 100 Famous Works, History, Lore, and Singers, with Recommended Recordings

By: Phil G. Goulding

In Ticket to the Opera, Phil G. Goulding finally makes the magic and mystique of opera accessible to all. Here he offers a complete operatic education, including history, definitions of key musical terms, opera lore and gossip, portraits of famous singers and the roles they immortalized, as well as pithy introductions to the greatest operas of Europe and America and their composers. The book's centerpiece is what Goulding terms "the collection"--85 classics, among them Aida, The Marriage of Figaro, Carmen, and Madama Butterfly, that have been packing the world's opera houses for years. This entertaining, meticulously researched book also includes a fascinating chapter on American opera from George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess to Philip Glass's Einstein on the Beach and a discussion of the gems of twentieth-century opera featuring works like Leos Janácek's The Cunning Little Vixen, Alban Berg's Lulu, and Serge Prokofiev's The Love for Three Oranges. Whether you're a curious neophyte, a music lover interested in branching out, or an aficionado eager to compare notes with a brilliant fellow opera buff, you'll prize Ticket to the Opera as an essential volume in your music library.

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Secrets of the Model Dorm

By: Amanda Kerlin,Phil Oh

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Secrets of the Model Dorm

By: Amanda Kerlin,Phil Oh

Welcome to the model dorm, where you're not mad that your roommate, Christiane, is hooking up with a Brazilian male model on your bunk, but that she's wearing your Dior heels while doing it; where the alcoholic Kylie leaves stains from her Metamucil martinis on the carpet; and where you help Svetlana, the Ukrainian cokehead, clean up after her very public nosebleed. You're all beautiful girls, dropped in the middle of the most exciting city in the world, crammed together in a ten-by-twelve bedroom, and you've made the dorm your home -- for better or for worse. Eighteen-year-old Heather Johnston knows she has been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when she is signed by a premiere New York modeling agency. She leaves her small Virginia hometown dreaming of Vogue spreads and a luxurious loft with a glorious view. Arriving in Manhattan, she is instead given the key to a one-bedroom apartment furnished with bunk beds and IKEA floor samples. Her roommates are girls who are new to modeling, new to the country, or who just aren't making enough money to pay rent anywhere else. Despite their humble quarters, they form an unlikely family. By day they shuttle between castings and shoots. At night they really come to life in the VIP rooms of New York's hottest clubs. While this world is fast-paced and fun, Heather questions whether modeling is the fairy-tale she imagined it to be. When she gets a part-time job at a prestigious gallery and discovers a passion for art, she starts to reconsider her future. Is she ready to say good-bye to her dreams of wealth and celebrity and follow a different path? Fun, campy, and ultimately full of heart, Secrets of the Model Dorm takes you behind the scenes of the world's most glamorous industry and exposes all its dirty little secrets: backseat blow jobs, nasty drug habits, thousand-dollar bottles of champagne, wealthy club managers from France, backstabbing roommates, haute couture, and all.

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1416548424

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The Worst Medieval Monarchs

By: Phil Bradford

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The Worst Medieval Monarchs

By: Phil Bradford

Stephen. John. Edward II. Richard II. Richard III. These five are widely viewed as the worst of England’s medieval kings. Certainly, their reigns were not success stories. Two of these kings lost their thrones, one only avoided doing so by dying, another was killed in battle, and the remaining one had to leave his crown to his opponent. All have been seen as incompetent, their reigns blighted by civil war and conflict. They tore the realm apart, failing in the basic duty of a king to ensure peace and justice. For that, all of them paid a heavy price. As well as incompetence, some also have reputations for cruelty and villainy, More than one has been portrayed as a tyrant. The murder of family members and arbitrary executions stain their reputations. All five reigns ended in failure. As a result, the kings have been seen as failures themselves, the worst examples of medieval English kingship. They lost their reputations as well as their crowns. Yet were these five really the worst men to wear the crown of England in the Middle Ages? Or has history treated them unfairly? This book looks at the stories of their lives and reigns, all of which were dramatic and often unpredictable. It then examines how they have been seen since their deaths, the ways their reputations have been shaped across the centuries. The standards of their own age were different to our own. How these kings have been judged has changed over time, sometimes dramatically. Fiction, from Shakespeare’s plays to modern films, has also played its part in creating the modern picture. Many things have created, over a long period, the negative reputations of these five. Today, they have come to number among the worst kings of English history. Is this fair, or should they be redeemed? That is the question this book sets out to answer.

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Pen and Sword History

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Optimal and Robust Scheduling for Networked Control Systems

By: Stefano Longo,Tingli Su,Guido Herrmann,Phil Barber

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Optimal and Robust Scheduling for Networked Control Systems

By: Stefano Longo,Tingli Su,Guido Herrmann,Phil Barber

Optimal and Robust Scheduling for Networked Control Systems tackles the problem of integrating system components—controllers, sensors, and actuators—in a networked control system. It is common practice in industry to solve such problems heuristically, because the few theoretical results available are not comprehensive and cannot be readily applied by practitioners. This book offers a solution to the deterministic scheduling problem that is based on rigorous control theoretical tools but also addresses practical implementation issues. Helping to bridge the gap between control theory and computer science, it suggests that the consideration of communication constraints at the design stage will significantly improve the performance of the control system. Technical Results, Design Techniques, and Practical Applications The book brings together well-known measures for robust performance as well as fast stochastic algorithms to assist designers in selecting the best network configuration and guaranteeing the speed of offline optimization. The authors propose a unifying framework for modelling NCSs with time-triggered communication and present technical results. They also introduce design techniques, including for the codesign of a controller and communication sequence and for the robust design of a communication sequence for a given controller. Case studies explore the use of the FlexRay TDMA and time-triggered control area network (CAN) protocols in an automotive control system. Practical Solutions to Your Time-Triggered Communication Problems This unique book develops ready-to-use engineering tools for large-scale control system integration with a focus on robustness and performance. It emphasizes techniques that are directly applicable to time-triggered communication problems in the automotive industry and in avionics, robotics, and automated manufacturing.

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Conversations on Dying

A Palliative-Care Pioneer Faces His Own Death

By: Phil Dwyer

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Conversations on Dying

A Palliative-Care Pioneer Faces His Own Death

By: Phil Dwyer

The story of the end-of-life experience of a palliative care physician who helped thousands of patients to die well. We all die. Most of us spend the majority of our lives ignoring this uncomfortable truth, but Dr. Larry Librach dedicated his life and his career to helping his patients navigate their final journey. Then, in April 2013, Larry was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer. Unlike the majority of us, Larry knew the death he wanted. He wanted to die at home, surrounded by his family: his wife of forty years, his children, and his grandchildren. He did. He was peaceful and calm at the end. Larry proved that the “good death” isn’t a myth. It can be done, and he showed us how. Ever the teacher, Larry made his last journey a teachable moment on how to die the best death possible, even with a pernicious disease. As hard as it is to guide patients toward dying well, it is far harder to live those precepts day by day as the clock ticks down to one’s own death, but Larry, together with author Phil Dwyer, chronicled his final journey with courage and humour.

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Invincible Universe Compendium vol. 1

By: Robert Kirkman,Benito Cereno,Phil Hester

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Invincible Universe Compendium vol. 1

By: Robert Kirkman,Benito Cereno,Phil Hester

THE BEST SUPERHERO UNIVERSE IN THE UNIVERSE! By now, everyone in the world knows Invincible. But what about the rest of the INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE’s heroes and villains? Atom Eve! Rex Splode! Brit! Best Tiger! This collection reveals the secret history of Invincible’s closest allies, as well as the formation of a brand-new Guardians of the Globe team to fight the largest gathering of supervillains ever: The Order. Collects INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE #1-2, INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE & REX SPLODE #1-3, GUARDING THE GLOBE, VOL. 1 #1-6, GUARDING THE GLOBE, VOL. 2 #1-6, and INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE #1-12

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Image Comics

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Why You Shouldn't Throw a Snake at Your Mother

By: Phil Gray

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Why You Shouldn't Throw a Snake at Your Mother

By: Phil Gray

It was common knowledge that the woods behind my house in Milford were teeming with the most venomous of vipers. Monstrous Copperheads lurked behind every rock. Hideous Water Moccasins slithered through every creek. Big snakes. Poisonous snakes. All banded together in an insidious reptilian conspiracy, dedicated to the elimination of ten-year-old boys from the face of the earth." Connecticut, 1952. School is out for the summer. In a time before computers, X-boxes, and iPods, the neighborhood kids have to get into trouble the old-fashioned way-using their imagination. Ten-year-old Sonny Boy gets the bright idea for a practical joke involving his mother and a snake. He fears the loathsome reptiles more than anything in the world, but he figures it will be a great gag that will make him a hero to his buddies, Charlie and Pudgy-and to a certain girl. But three bullies harass the boys at every turn, and a battle of wits ensues. Nothing, however, diminishes Sonny Boy's infatuation for, or attempts to impress, the lovely Mary Lou. During that hot summer, Sonny Boy befriends an octogenarian named Otto, whose wisdom facilitates his introduction to adolescence-and a final showdown with a snake.

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Skills in Gestalt Counselling & Psychotherapy

By: Phil Joyce,Charlotte Sills

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Skills in Gestalt Counselling & Psychotherapy

By: Phil Joyce,Charlotte Sills

`I looked forward to reading this book and was not disappointed. It reflects the best of the Gestalt approach - it is clear, challenging and refreshing. Emphasis is placed on the importance of a safe and supporting framework within which therapeutic work takes place, and this is reflected in the reader feeling a real connection with the authors. The humanistic element of Gestalt comes through clearly in this book. Not only is this an important read for those training in Gestalt but it is equally important for trainees and established therapists in the humanistic and integrated field′ - Counsellingbooks.com `This book was put on our reading list for diploma students in humanistic counselling, and it has been snapped up by the students′ - Bee Springwood, Self & Society ′Written in a clear and accessible style, this slim volume will be valued as a wise guide in attaining the necessary skills for a Gestalt flavoured clinical practice... It is in the reference material from Gestalt practitioners across the world that the authors provide a succinct integration of Gestalt theory and practice from these last fifty years. This is one of the understated but powerful aspects of the book... I recommend that all Gestalt practitioners get a copy of Skills in Gestalt Counselling & Psychotherapy for their professional library and make sure that it is mandatory reading for their students′ - Dorothy E Siminovitch, A Gestalt Guide for the Journey of Skill Development ′An informative book, well worth the money, that will enrich the practice of any practitioner′ - Stress News Skills in Gestalt Counselling & Psychotherapy is a practical introduction to the different techniques used at each stage of the counselling process. The book takes the reader through the process from beginning to termination and focuses on skills which arise out of Gestalt theory as well as those invoked by the counselling relationship. Accessibly written by experienced practitioners, the book gives clear guidelines on: establishing the relationship; assessment and goal-setting; developing the client′s awareness; maintaining the relationship and bringing the counselling to an end. The authors also examine the spiritual dimension of counselling and offer guidance on some of the special considerations affecting counsellors such as the context in which they are working, the duration of the relationship, and particular problems with which clients present. For all those training in Gestalt or who wish to sharpen their skills as practitioners, this will be essential reading.

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0761956999

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The Forsaken Series Collection

The Complete Series

By: Phil Price

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The Forsaken Series Collection

The Complete Series

By: Phil Price

All four books in Phil Price's 'The Forsaken Series', now available in one volume! Unknown: Every year, a select few disappear never to return. From the Falkland Islands to the Himalayas, Puerto Rico to England - people are vanishing without a trace. After a young man stumbles across an ancient secret, he faces a mystery. But can he find those who need him... and can he escape the Unknown? The Turning: He had started a new life, with his new family. His scars were healing. But they found him and took his loved ones to their world. Now, Jake must follow. But can he reach them in time... before they are turned against him? The Witch and the Watcher: In a faraway place, two lost souls are being hunted. An ancient evil, hell-bent on revenge, wants to claim them for his own. Meanwhile, a mother and son are coming to terms with the death of their loved ones. The boy dreams of distant souls who need help. Can he help them find the way home before they are lost to the darkness? Secrets Beneath The Sea: A child is taken from her mother by a powerful family, and her father is banished. Emma Thorne doesn't know if her daughter is alive or dead; the village offers no clues and gives away no secrets. Private investigator Jake Stevenson knows how to find missing people - he's done it before. In an ancient lighthouse, cut off from the outside world, a doorway pulses gently in the darkness. A doorway that no one comes out of.

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Dark Tales from the Isles

A British Horror Novel Collection

By: Stuart G. Yates,Mark L'Estrange,Phil Price

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Dark Tales from the Isles

A British Horror Novel Collection

By: Stuart G. Yates,Mark L'Estrange,Phil Price

A collection of three horror novels by Stuart G. Yates, Mark L'Estrange and Phil Price, now available in one volume! The Accursed Moor: After Ralph accidentally runs over a deer, he takes the animal home and ends up serving prime venison to her wife that night. Soon, his thirst for blood becomes something different, and he sets out on a trail of blood and violence. But is Ralph truly the Beast of Bodmin? The Ghost Train: The hectic seaside town of Brompton-On-Sea sizzles in the summer heatwave. Holiday makers and locals alike find distraction and amusement on the pier, where the Cranville family have owned and run the fun fair for generations. The Ghost Train is a favourite with visitors; located on the very edge of the pier, it might seem a little out of the way, but it is still one of the fair’s most popular rides. And for those who make it out alive, it truly is a marvellous experience. Unknown: From The Falkland Islands to the Himalayas, Puerto Rico to England – people are vanishing without a trace. A young man who’s lost everything stumbles across an ancient secret. But can he unlock the mystery, and will he find those who need him? Can he escape the Unknown?

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Sacred Pie

Volume 8

By: Phil Shaw

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Sacred Pie

Volume 8

By: Phil Shaw

Now that they have reunited with their allies, Bob, Sid, and Roonas are gearing up for war. While the forces of evil set their defenses on the planet Grundar, the armies of good assemble on the other side of the galaxy and plan their attack. A living, giant-tentacled planet, legions of demons, futuristic machines of mass destruction, and Lucifer himself are trying to stop Roonas, Sid, and Bob from saving the universe. So, yeah. No pressure.

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From All Sides

The Squeeze

By: Phil Scrima

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From All Sides

The Squeeze

By: Phil Scrima

Harry was your typical small businessman, worked seven days a week, and maintained a one-room office with just a secretary. He had a nice family and a wife, with three kids. The last few years were exciting, and his destiny seemed secure. He owned a beautiful home that was almost paid for, and for the first time in his life, he could afford his dream car. Overall, life was good. Then he got a threatening phone call from a competitor, and the next day his banker phoned him. It was on a Sunday! From that point on, life would never be the same for him, or his family. The excitement and emotional upheaval of a torrid love affair, and the sorrows and tragedies that would follow was beyond imagination. There was only one hope! Nonno, his grandfather knew about the energy tunnel, Harry himself had seen it! This energy beam could be the stepping-stone to immortality, as well as salvation for the human race.

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1465377468

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Strife In the Sanctuary

Religious Schism in a Jewish Community

By: Phil Zuckerman

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Strife In the Sanctuary

Religious Schism in a Jewish Community

By: Phil Zuckerman

For more than forty years there was a single synagogue in the quiet town of Williamette, Oregon. But then disagreements over gender roles, homosexuality, Israeli politics, and other issues tore the synagogue in two. Where there was once one Jewish community under one roof, there are now two hostile congregations_one Reconstructionist, one Orthodox_across the street from one another. Through a year as a participant in both congregations and in-depth interviews, Zuckerman tells a mesmerizing story of this religious schism. Strife in the Sanctuary then contemplates why religious groups split apart and how religious symbols come to mean different things to different groups. The first book-length study of a single congregation breaking in two, Strife in the Sanctuary provides a welcome ethnographic study for sociologists of religion. Plus, its moving story makes it an excellent read for undergraduate classes or anyone interested in religious divisions.

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Rowman Altamira

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0585208042

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The Bones of Avalon

A Novel

By: Phil Rickman

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The Bones of Avalon

A Novel

By: Phil Rickman

An astrologer in the royal court of Elizabeth I uncovers murder and conspiracy while searching for King Arthur’s bones in this historical thriller. A country divided. A newly crowned, desperately vulnerable young queen. Can one man uncover the secret that will save her throne? It is 1560, and Elizabeth Tudor has been on the throne for a year. Dr. John Dee, at thirty-two already acclaimed throughout Europe, is her astrologer and consultant in the hidden arts . . . a controversial appointment in these days of superstition and religious strife. When dangerous questions of Elizabeth’s legitimacy arise, the mild, bookish Dee finds himself summoned before William Cecil, who tasks him with an important mission. Along with Robert Dudley, Dee’s daring friend and former student who is also rumored to be the Queen’s secret lover, Dee must travel to the famously mystical town of Glastonbury to find the missing bones of King Arthur. Once these long-lost relics, the embodiment of a legacy vitally important to the Tudor line, are ensconced in London, doubts as to the Queen’s supremacy as the rightful Tudor heir will be dispelled. But the quest quickly turns deadly—Dee and Dudley arrive in Glastonbury to discover the town mourning the gruesome execution of its abbot, and more death soon follows at the old abbey. Racing to uncover the secrets buried there, Dee finds himself caught in the tangled roots of English magic, unexpected violence, the breathless stirring of first love . . . and the cold heart of a complex plot against Elizabeth. Praise for The Bones of Avalon “Phil Rickman is one of my all-time favorites. . . . He’s done it again, with his usual sense of permeating atmosphere, with vivid characters in a complex plot that grows through the bones of history like a deadly nightshade.” —Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of An Echo in the Bone “A historical thriller with a touch of romance and more than a hint of necromancy . . . Brilliantly imagined and grippingly executed.” —The Times (London)

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