Roald Dahl: Wales of the Unexpected breaks new ground by revealing the place of Wales in the imagination of the writer known as 'the world's number one storyteller'.
Whether struggling with sexual identity, loneliness, obsession, or greed, the protagonists in these thirteen evocative short stories reflect the glorious, sometimes self-destructive, aspects of human nature. Ortega-Medina's characters are masters of the wrong decision-not that good choices abound in these darkly humorous tales of human frailty.
A collection of 101 accessible and highly informative tales showcasing some of the world's greatest brands - from Mercedes to Apple, Pinterest to WWF and of course, Coca-Cola.
A concise and balanced history of the world's largest religion, for readers of all faiths. Looks at the development of the religion itself, as well as the social and economic forces that have influenced it, as well as looking at the key players in Christianity's rise and fall through the ages.
In Sex and the Office, Kim Elsesser delves into how invisible workplace barriers (the "Sex Partition") have the greatest impact on the careers of women. Elsesser offers practical advice on how to break down the Sex Partition and reveals the best strategies for networking with the opposite sex.
With a strong interest in the performance of ancient Greek tragedy, Graham Ley's short text explores the dynamics of physical interaction between performers and of the dramaturgical construction of scenes.
For three adventurous seasons in the 1960s the castaways on Gilligan's Island were never without good food. More than 300 recipes from Mary Ann and other cast members and behind-the-scenes exclusives make Mary Ann's Gilligan's Island Cookbook the perfect memento to celebrate one of the most popular shows in television history.
Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for forty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than one hundred specific rail excursions.
If you write or illustrate for young readers with the hope of getting published, Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2016 is the trusted resource you need. Now in its 28th edition, CWIM is the definitive publishing guide for anyone who seeks to write or illustrate for kids and young adults.
Filled with candid advice on the realities of the publishing world and helpful case studies of real authors who fixed their own stories, Story Fix isn't just about revision--it's about resurrection. Infuse your fiction with a much-needed jolt of electricity, and bring it back to life.
Whether you base your characters on traditional Greek mythology, Japanese folklore or fantastical renditions of your own imagining, this guide will lead you step by step through the creation of your own magical manga worlds!
Covering the nonviolence traditions in all the major religions as well as the contributions of religious traditions to major nonviolent practices, this book addresses theories of nonviolence, considers each religion individually, and highlights what discrete religious perspectives have in common.
5th edition. Describes the context of the UK Clinical Aptitude Test, and sets out how to approach the five sections: verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, abstract reasoning, decision analysis and situational judgement test.
Best-selling Turkish author Solmaz Kamuran resurrects a woman whom history recognises as an actual figure, and renders both her life and the Ottoman Empire at its peak with precision and passion.
The book will focus on Frenkel's use of perspective and 'voice' throughout her practice, and will use archival material from both her own personal archive and the archive including her work at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.
Barbecue Lover's Kansas City Style is an essential reference tool for those looking to emerse themselves in the culture of Kansas City-style barbecue. The book features history of the culinary style and where to find, and most importantly consume, the best of the best local offerings.