An international bestseller this novel follows an unforgettable journey from the demure gentility of turn-of-the-twentieth-century England into the heart of darkness. In 1904, the young lepidopterist Thomas Edgar arrives home from a collecting expedition in the Amazon. His young wife Sophie is unprepared for his emaciated state and, even worse, his inability - or unwillingness - to speak. Sophie's genteel and demure life in Edwardian England contrasts starkly with the decadence of Brazil's rubber boom, as we are taken back to Thomas's arrival in the Amazon and his search for a mythical butterfly. Up the river, via the opulent city of Manaus - where the inhabitants feed their horses champagne and aspire to all things European - Thomas's extraordinary, and increasingly obsessed, journey carries him through the exotic and the erotic to some terrible truths. Back home, unable to break through Thomas's silence, Sophie is forced to take increasingly drastic measures to discover what has happened. But as she scavenges what she can from Thomas's diaries and boxes of exquisite butterflies, she learns as much about herself as about her husband.
However, in the second half of the twentieth century co-operatives experienced a protracted period of decline, facing a series of internal structural challenges, fierce competition amongst food retailers, and a rapidly-changing marketplace.
Living and Studying at Home: Degrees of Inequality explores the social characteristics, experiences, and outcomes of commuting students in an old Scottish university, highlighting the social class dimension of commuting.
Even in the fire service, it might be impossible for these two best friends to fight the heat spontaneously combusting between them. Lexie Tindall knows a few things: she's a top-notch fire dispatcher, she rocks cowboy boots, and she will never date a firefighter. Not only are they family, but she’s already felt the heartbreak of losing a man on the fireline. But Coin is different. He’s her best friend. So why can’t she stop fantasizing about kissing her gorgeous firefighter? Coin Keefe has loved Lexie since his rookie days, and he can share everything with her—except the truth that he can’t think about anyone else. So when Lexie and Coin bet on love with a tropical vacation at stake, who will hit the jackpot, and who will lose it all? When friends want more than friendship, smoke is the sign that this relationship is about to burst into flames. Another sweet and hilarious installment in the sizzling Firefighters of Darling Bay series by bestselling author (and ex-real life 911 fire dispatcher) Rachael Herron. With satisfying twists in this friends-to-lovers beach read, this small-town romance will make you laugh, cry, and long for a marina view—and a hot fireman—of your very own. Don’t miss this romcom! The Firefighters of Darling Bay series Book 1: Blaze Book 2: Burn Book 3: Flame Book 4: Heat “Relationships are at the heart of women’s fiction, and Herron could teach a master class on creating them.” —Chicklit Central
Take a journey through London, discovering the unique places and people associated with all things scientific, from museums to bars, statues to plaques, each landmark has a story behind it just waiting to be discovered. London has seen many scientific discoveries and engineering feats in its history. Scientists have made their home and studied in the metropolis, while the city is a hub for medical and scientific collections displayed in quirky and engaging museums. From Michael Faraday to Rosalind Franklin and William Harvey, London’s scientists have inspired people to find out more, study, and innovate. This book takes you on an area by area journey through London to discover places and people associated with science, and even see and experience scientific phenomena. From museums and bars associated with science, and behind the scenes engineering tours, scientific genius is all over the city. Each statue and plaque has a story behind it, waiting to be discovered. This unique book can be used as a guidebook on a physical journey through London, or as a collection of intriguing and often obscure stories and information for science lovers to enjoy wherever they are. Whether you are an aspiring scientist, are home schooling, attending a conference in London, or simply love science, this book has ideas to inspire you.
Amidst the degradation and wearisome labor of a slave's life, Frederick Douglass met Jesus Christ. That relationship would sustain him through many hardships and undergird his life's work: the abolition of the soul-crushing system of human bondage. God blessed Douglass with a keen mind and a strong, melodious voice. After gaining his own freedom, he used those gifts in the noble cause of freedom for all slaves, challenging Christians who supported slavery. Douglass saw the end of slavery in America: the man who began life in plantation slave quarters lived to become a guest at the White House.
The Welfare of Children with Mentally Ill Parents examines the interventions made by professional workers from a range of different disciplines in families with dependent children and a mentally ill parent. The authors compare responses of professionals in ten European countries and one state in Australia. The analysis of the differences sheds new light on both the inherent and system-determined difficulties in helping families to manage their situation effectively. * Features the only comparative study of mental health social services and the law governing compulsory hospital admission * Covers a current "hot-button" topic that is growing in importance as the impact of social policy developments on children over time becomes more apparent * Offers a unique perspective due to the focus on the impact of children of mentally ill parents and the international systems that deal with child protection
These opposites are attracting so hard the whole place is going up in smoke! ALL the sweet and hilarious installments in the sizzling Firefighters of Darling Bay series by bestselling author (and ex-real life 911 fire dispatcher) Rachael Herron. With satisfying twists in these friends-to-lovers beach reads, these small-town romance will make you laugh, cry, and long for a marina view—and a hot fireman—of your very own. The Firefighters of Darling Bay Boxed Set includes: Book 1: Blaze Book 2: Burn Book 3: Flame Book 4: Heat “Relationships are at the heart of women’s fiction, and Herron could teach a master class on creating them.” —Chicklit Central Level of fire protection needed: This romcom has delicious spice (you'll need a fan and a cold glass of water to douse yourself) but never fear, the spiciest scenes happen behind a closed door.
Bring the world a little closer with these multicultural books. An excellent way for students to appreciate and learn cultural diversity in an exciting hands-on format. Each book explores the history, language, holidays, festivals, customs, legends, foods, creative arts, lifestyles, and games of the title country. A creative alternative to student research reports and a time-saver for teachers since the activities and resource material are contained in one book.
If you love to eat starches, snack foods or sweets, and have trouble stopping once you start, you may be a carbohydrate addict. Standard diets don't work for you simply because it's not a matter of willpower, it's a matter of biology. Offering much more than a standard gram counter, this handy reference provides the special information carbohydrate addicts need on: * Calorie, fat and carbohydrate counts of 2,700 foods * Health and diet foods and over-the-counter medications that can trigger carbohydrate cravings and weight gain * Menu items from 14 national fast-food chains * Dining out--ethnic style--for all your favorite foods Hundreds of vegetarian, non-meat and non-dairy alternatives * Low-fat, healthy-heart food choices The Drs. Heller have discovered what causes carbohydrate addiction and, best of all, how to help you correct it--permanently...and struggle-free. If you are a carbohydrate addict, this little book contains information that is essential to your success.
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the slime queen, Karina Garcia. Follow the story of Garcia as she creates a successful business teaching people how to make different types of slime and other crafts with her successful YouTube channel and her company Craft City. Sidebars, historic photos, and a glossary enhance readers' understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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