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Paperback edition of Self's vivid and visceral novel, regarded by many as his most accomplished to date. The compulsive plot- driven narrative is at once a profound meditation on the nature of received religion, a love story, a caustic satire of contemporary urban life and a historical detective story set in the far future. Set to be Self's most successful paperback to date.

MORE VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERIES MARGERY ALLINGHAMMystery Mile Police at the Funeral Sweet Danger Flowers for the Judge The Case of the Late Pig The Fashion in Shrouds Traitor’s PurseCoroner’s Pidgin More Work for the Undertaker The Tiger in the Smoke The Beckoning Lady Hide My Eyes The China Governess The Mind Readers Cargo of EaglesE. F. BENSONThe Blotting BookThe Luck of the VailsNICHOLAS BLAKEA Question of ProofThou Shell of DeathThere’s Trou...

2 new editions of classic Allingham mysteries, featuring private detective Albert Campion.

Writing in the San/d details experiences and encounters with First People's ("Bushmen") living in the Kalahari Desert (Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa) (1995-2004), and a Khoi (1984) community in the eastern Cape, South Africa.

Writing in the San/d details experiences and encounters with First People's ('Bushmen') living in the Kalahari Desert (Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa) (1995-2004), and a Khoi (1984) community in the eastern Cape, South Africa.

This groundbreaking study examines the social and political circumstances that have led to the "Fourth World" health standards of Australia's Indigenous population. Providing a systematic overview of the relationship between the social and political environment and health, leading researchers discuss the causes behind poor health outcomes and outline how such programs can be successful while reflecting on the long-term health effects that disp...

By systematically mapping out the four phases of project development--initiation, planning, implementation, and finalization--this invaluable guide educates project managers on how to easily manage a myriad of elements, enabling them to complete projects on time and on budget. Providing both the novice and experienced project manager with the knowledge needed to effectively do their jobs, this authoritative reference utilizes an applied approa...

This engrossing, beautifully crafted novel follows the fictional adventures, over one hundred years, of an early twentieth-century painting, and the women whose lives it touches. 'Forster's style is easy and unpretentious. In a brief paragraph she can create a character we care about, a story we long to see resolved' "Independent On Sunday". Coincides with her new novel, "Over" (Chatto).

This book contains guidance, support and training materials for those in leadership roles throughout the Lifelong Learning sector. Addressing key aspects of the occupational standards for Leadership and Management in FE, it examines the role and purpose of leadership through the use of lively case-studies and by presenting current, useful theory in an accessible way. It explains and evaluates leadership styles, giving practical advice and enco...

In Creating Literacy-Rich Schools for Adolescents, authors Gay Ivey and Douglas Fisher make a compelling case that all teachers-across the content areas-have a role to play in students' development of literacy, which they define as reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing. Rather than focusing solely on reading instruction and the cliché that says "all teachers are teachers of reading, " they urge teachers to incorporate rich literac...

The design of automatic controls is debated in this collection of articles by engineers and mathematicians. The book provides information on both techniques for modeling linear systems made up of digital signals, and timing devices and various mathematical analyses of closed loop and predictive systems using monovariable and polynomial calculations.

Through both history and theory, this text presents a physical approach to the diffraction phenomenon and its applications in materials science. Chapters cover the discovery of x-ray diffraction and its physical effect on perfect and imperfect crystals as well as an analysis of the instruments used in the characterization of powdered materials or thin films and recent developments in the field.

Leaders aren't born, they're made. Baseball was my inspiration. Take a peak inside the dugout and see what turned this "fanatic" into a junior officer leading Sailors into war.

What began as a facade to gain happiness eventually tests Christina's heart. For where great happiness is to be achieved, one must also experience its opposite - great sorrow.

In-depth discussion of the Quaker method of worship and business, sacraments as an attitude toward life, simplicity, peacemaking, education, and service to others. Reprint of 1927 edition.

Treats forgiveness as a quest to find the treasure of restored relationships, personal peace and even health, which has often become buried in relational harms, betrayals and injustices. This book shows the map to forgiveness. It also shows how forgiving is a process that will enrich relationships and empower people to improve their own lives.

Woodpecker and Owl are neighbors but not friends. Owl does nothing but complain about Woodpecker's pecking, which interrupts his daytime sleeping. The feud between the two gets so big, and Owl's temper so foul, that the other forest anilmals try to intercede -- to no avail. Even a pair of hard-working beavers gnawing away at Owl's tree trunk won't get him to move. But Owl has an enormous change of heart when Woodpecker's bravery -- and his pec...

Mother Wood Duck is very proud of her six beautiful new ducklings, and she can't wait until they're old enough to learn to swim. When that day arrives, her children prove to be excellent swimmers--all except one, who does nothing but swim round and round in a circle. No amount of complaining, scolding, or mocking by all the other animals can stop his unhappy swimming in a circle. Thankfully, the wise owl realizes that one of the duckling's fee...

The most definitive account of the Suez affair to date, based on newly opened archives.

In his first collection of poetry, We Generous, Sebastian Matthews illustrates black culture and music through soulful verse and poignant emotion. With poems reflective of the smooth rhythms of jazz, Matthews captures the essence and beauty of love, desire, and daily life.