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Charlie's Key
By Rob Mills. 2011
Charlie inherits little more than the brass key that his father pressed into his hand before he passed away When…
Charlie Sykes wakes up in hospital in St. John's, he learns that he and his father have been in a car accident and that his father is dying. As far as Charlie knows, he has no family in Newfoundland. But then Uncle Nick shows up and is keen to meet his nephew—not because of who Charlie is, but rather because of what Charlie has: the key. That key will unlock a treasure Uncle Nick began searching for more than thirty years earlier. And he would have found it all those years ago if he hadn't been arrested and sent away for murder. But Charlie isn't convinced he should give up the key. He leads Uncle Nick on a wild chase through old St. John's, across Signal Hill and out to the coast. There, high above the rugged Atlantic, Charlie finally comes face-to-face with Uncle Nick, the treasure, and a family history that will leave him with a new understanding of where he comes from and where he's going.Justine McKeen, Walk the Talk (Orca Echoes)
By Sigmund Brouwer. 2012
Meet Justine McKeen. She's the Queen of Green! She talks a little too much, bosses a little too much and…
tells the truth, just not all at once. She's trying to save the planet, one person at a time, and when she decides to get something done, it's a lot of fun. In Justine McKeen, Walk the Talk, the second book in the Justine McKeen series, Justine decides there are too many cars idling in front of her school. So she comes up with a solution that should help keep the air cleaner. But she soon discovers not many adults trust her crazy ideas.Orchestrated Murder (Pratt & Ellis Mystery)
By Rick Blechta. 2011
Something is terribly wrong at Symphony Hall. Luigi Spadafini, the symphony's star conductor, has been murdered—and the entire orchestra has…
confessed to the crime. This is the mess that Detective Lieutenant Pratt walks into one Saturday morning. Overworked and tired, he's also saddled with Detective Ellis, the newest member of the homicide squad and still very wet behind the ears. With both the mayor and several big shots from the symphony's board of directors demanding a speedy resolution of the crisis, Pratt is pushed to the limit. The trouble is, he also faces a seemingly endless list of suspects with good reasons to want the philandering Spadafini dead. With the clock ticking, Pratt is forced to use both his wits and the computer skills of Detective Ellis to solve the mystery.And Everything Nice (Rapid Reads)
By Kim Moritsugu. 2011
Twenty-four-year-old Stephanie's life isn't in a rut exactly, but it's not headed where she'd like it to be. Stephanie manages…
a clothing store and lives with her mother in the townhouse where she grew up. At her mother's suggestion, she joins a community choir. Soon she's singing rock songs in four-part harmony and has met a completely new group of people, including Anna Rai, a local TV personality. When Anna's private journal goes missing, she confides in Stephanie that she feels terribly vulnerable. What if the notebook falls into the wrong hands and her secrets are made public? She hints that such revelations could be devastating to her and other public figures. When a blackmailer demands cash in exchange for the notebook, the two women lay a trap to snare the crook. But will Stephanie use or abuse the information she now has?C# 12 Pocket Reference
By Ben Albahari, Joseph Albahari. 2024
Looking for quick answers for using C# 12? This tightly focused and practical guide tells you exactly what you need…
to know without long intros or bloated samples. Succinct and easy to browse, this pocket reference is an ideal quick source of information. If you know Java, C++, or an earlier C# version, this guide will help you get rapidly up to speed.All programs and code snippets are available as interactive samples in LINQPad. You can edit these samples and instantly see the results without needing to set up projects in Visual Studio.Tracing the history of four English case studies, this book explores how, from outward appearance to interior furnishings, the material…
worlds of reform institutions for ‘fallen’ women reflected their moral purpose and shaped the lived experience of their inmates. Variously known as asylums, refuges, magdalens, penitentiaries, Houses or Homes of Mercy, the goal of such institutions was the moral ‘rehabilitation’ of unmarried but sexually experienced ‘fallen’ women. Largely from the working-classes, such women – some of whom had been sex workers – were represented in contradictory terms. Morally tainted and a potential threat to respectable family life, they were also worthy of pity and in need of ‘saving’ from further sin. Fuelled by rising prostitution rates, from the early decades of the nineteenth century the number of moral reform institutions for ‘fallen’ women expanded across Britain and Ireland. Through a programme of laundry, sewing work and regular religious instruction, the period of institutionalisation and moral re-education of around two years was designed to bring about a change in behaviour, readying inmates for economic self-sufficiency and re-entry into society in respectable domestic service. To achieve their goal, institutional authorities deployed an array of ritual, material, religious and disciplinary tools, with mixed results.The Story of Nursing in British Mental Hospitals: Echoes from the Corridors (Routledge Key Themes in Health and Society)
By Peter Nolan, Niall McCrae. 2016
From their beginnings as the asylum attendants of the 19th century, mental health nurses have come a long way. This…
comprehensive volume is the first book in over twenty years to explore the history of mental health nursing, and during this period the landscape has transformed as the large institutions have been replaced by services in the community. McCrae and Nolan examine how the role of mental health nursing has evolved in a social and professional context, brought to life by an abundance of anecdotal accounts. Moving from the early nineteenth to the end of the twentieth century, the book’s nine chronologically-ordered chapters follow the development from untrained attendants in the pauper lunatic asylums to the professionally-qualified nurses of the twentieth century, and, finally, consider the rundown and closure of the mental hospitals from nurses’ perspectives. Throughout, the argument is made that whilst the training, organisation and environment of mental health nursing has changed, the aim has remained essentially the same: to develop a therapeutic relationship with people in distress. McCrae and Nolan look forward as well as back, and highlight significant messages for the future of mental health care. For mental health nursing to be meaningfully directed, we must first understand the place from which this field has developed. This scholarly but accessible book is aimed at anyone with an interest in mental health or social history, and will also act as a useful resource for policy-makers, managers and mental health workers.Sustainable Approaches in Pharmaceutical Sciences
By Durgesh Nandini Chauhan, Nagendra Singh Chauhan, Kamal Shah. 2024
Highly comprehensive and detailed text on best possible sustainable approaches associated with the development, design, and origination of pharmaceuticals Sustainable…
Approaches in Pharmaceutical Sciences enables readers to understand the best possible green approaches associated with the development, design, and origination of pharmaceuticals, including resources that may minimize the adverse effects associated with synthesis, isolation, and extraction. Sustainable Approaches in Pharmaceutical Sciences covers a myriad of current topics, including mechanochemical improvements for API synthesis, as well as the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the development and discovery of pharmaceuticals, along with recent developments in hydrogels which respond to triggered factors during topical drug delivery. Authored by experienced scientists from institutions across the world, other sample topics covered in Sustainable Approaches in Pharmaceutical Sciences include: Green technologies and benefits associated with them, white biotechnology, green chemistry, and eco-friendly approaches for designing active pharmaceutical ingredients Impact of sustainable approaches in pharmaceutical industries regarding use of solvents, nanoparticles formulations, and antimicrobial bandages Micro-extractive methods capable of generating high recovery values of the analytes and associated techniques, such as dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction Benefits of the exploration of sustainable chemistry on a commercial scale, particularly in relation to bioresources, chemical manufacturing, and organic transformationDiscussing both the foundational science and practicality of different approaches regarding human and environmental health, Sustainable Approaches in Pharmaceutical Sciences is an essential resource for scientists, medical professionals, and industrial professionals working in the fields of sustainable technology and synthesis in pharmaceutical sciences, along with advanced level students.New Ghosts, Old Ghosts: Prisons and Labor Reform Camps in China (Socialism And Social Movements Ser.)
By Michael R Anderson, James D. Seymour. 1999
Much has been written about the laogai (sometimes likened to the Soviet gulag) in the People's Republic of China. Depending…
on the source, the prisons are described as nonexistent, enlightened institutions, or hellish places that subject the inmates to degradation and misery. The system is commonly thought of (by admirers and critics alike) as having a measurable impact on the national economy and providing significant resources to the state. Based on research in classified documents and extensive interviews with former prisoners, judicial personnel, and other insiders, and featuring case studies dealing with the three northwestern provinces, this book examines such assertions on the basis of the facts about this underexamined subject in order to arrive at a detailed, objective, and realistic picture of the situation. In the case of each province under study, the authors discuss the history of the provincial prison system and the impact that each has had at the macro, meso, and micro levels.The Green and The Blue: Naive Ideas to Improve Politics in the Digital Age
By Luciano Floridi. 2024
Presenting an array of innovative concepts to revolutionize politics in our digital world, this book is written by one of…
the most authoritative voices of contemporary philosophy The Green and the Blue explores the opportunities presented by the digital age for combining green environmental policies with blue digital solutions to strengthen democracy, reform capitalism, and work toward a sustainable and equitable future. With an engaging and readable style, world-renowned philosopher Luciano Floridi lays out a timely and convincing case for embracing responsible practices to ensure a sustainable environment, a better democracy, and an equitable information society. Drawing from his expertise in digital ethics and the philosophy of technology, Floridi offers fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and bold strategies for improving political systems that emphasize the importance of cooperation, ethics, and long-term planning. Throughout the text, the author advocates for a political and economic framework of care that focuses on the quality of relations and processes rather than consumption and things. A groundbreaking call to action for individuals, policymakers, and technologists, The Green and the Blue: Naive Ideas to Improve Politics in the Digital Age: Provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and well-rounded exploration of how to improve the present by designing good policies for the future Features insightful analysis by the founder of the philosophy of information and one of the key interpreters of the digital revolution Explains complex concepts to allow easy understanding and application of the ideas presented Includes compelling thought experiments that challenge traditional notions of capitalism and politics Encourages readers to think critically about the present and future of politics Offering a new way of thinking about democracy, the environment, and technology, The Green and the Blue: Naive Ideas to Improve Politics in the Digital Age is a must-read for undergraduate and graduate students, practitioners, and general readers who are seeking positive and sustainable change in the world of politics.Global Lockdown: Race, Gender, and the Prison-Industrial Complex
By Julia Sudbury. 2005
Global Lockdown is the first book to apply a transnational feminist framework to the study of criminalization and imprisonment. The…
distinguished contributors to this collection offer a variety of perspectives, from former prisoners to advocates to scholars from around the world. The book is a must-read for anyone concerned by mass incarceration and the growth of the prison-industrial complex within and beyond U.S. borders, as well as those interested in globalization and resistance.The Money Diary: End Your Money Worries NOW and Take Control of Your Financial Future
By Jessica Irvine. 2024
Have you tried to set budgets, but failed? Do you struggle to save regularly? Do you lack clarity around your…
financial goals? Then this is the diary for you. Join economist and multi-award-winning personal finance expert Jessica Irvine as she teaches you the unique system she uses to track her own money. The Money Diary is an opportunity to get a complete picture of your personal finances and plan for your future with confidence. It is, of course, a calendar you can use to organise your life and see where your money goes. But it’s more than that: you can use this book — starting at any time — as a tool to reboot your spending so that it better aligns with your true goals and values. We’d all love to have more money. But it’s not enough to simply keep boosting your income. If you fail to get a real handle on your spending habits, you will never be financially secure — no matter how high your income. That’s because money finds a way to slip through our fingers if we don’t have a process to manage it. The Money Diary is a fun, easy way for you to kickstart that process. Track your spending and radically transform the way you think about your money Complete worksheets and exercises to check your financial wellness and identify your underlying money beliefs, emotions, and values Set monthly goals and fill out simple tracking and budgeting sheets (all you need is a pen and highlighters!) Take your money before-and-after pictures and reflect on your spending to see your wins and fails, progresses and successes Review an entire year of spending to see what brings you joy and help you plan for emergencies and retirement with confidence. With The Money Diary, you’ll see how life-changing it can be to truly take control of your money. Commit to using this diary every month, for one year, and you will turbocharge your ability to create long-lasting wealth and happiness. You’ll see: it’s easier than you think to create a better, more secure financial future. It starts one day at a time, with The Money Diary.Toolkit for Turbulence: The Mindset and Methods That Leaders Need to Turn Adversity to Advantage
By Graham Winter, Martin Bean. 2024
Don’t just survive adversity: turn it to your advantage To succeed as a high-performing leader today, you need to know…
how to navigate extreme change and uncertainty. Toolkit for Turbulence unpacks the mindset and methods used by top leaders and teams to assess, adapt, and respond to unforeseen challenges and ambiguity. With this book, you’ll learn how to seize the unexpected as an opportunity to develop your leadership capabilities and build a more adaptive team. From visual models to guided frameworks, Toolkit for Turbulence shares easy-to-implement core tools that you can use to construct your own leadership solutions — solutions that suit the unique needs of your team, your enterprise, and your community. Authors Graham Winter and Martin Bean CBE share timely advice and practical strategies, together with compelling, real-world stories from prominent executive leaders across a variety of industries. In Toolkit for Turbulence, you’ll discover how top leaders succeed even in times of crisis. Backed by performance psychology, the tools in this book will show you how to build the flexibility and resilience your team needs to thrive in a volatile, unpredictable world. In Toolkit for Turbulence, you’ll learn how to: Be an advantage leader: a leader who welcomes disruption, grasps opportunities to adapt, and builds teams and cultures capable of turning adversity into advantage Use learning loops and training canvases to guide your team in responding effectively and continuously to challenges Recognise and embrace nonlinear challenges, which require leaders and teams to adopt new ways of thinking and working Be responsive and proactive (rather than reactive and defensive) and recalibrate when things don’t go as expected Develop a resilient, adaptive leadership mindset, training your mind and transforming the way you think and behave With Toolkit for Turbulence, executives and leaders at all levels can build their strategies for weathering today’s only certainty: uncertainty. Its crucial insights into how to pivot dynamically and successfully will prepare you to navigate the unexpected with your organisation and your team — every day, in real life and real time.Perimenopause For Dummies
By Rebecca Levy-Gantt. 2024
Get to know perimenopause and manage troublesome symptoms Perimenopause For Dummies is a practical and comprehensive guide to the emotional,…
mental, and physical changes that begin to happen as you approach menopause. Demystify the connection between hormones and aging and make informed choices about how to deal with symptoms like weight gain, hot flashes, depression, mood swings, and insomnia. You’ll learn about natural remedies and medical interventions that can ease the transition between fertility and menopause. Most importantly, you’ll know what to expect, so the changes happening in your body won’t take you by surprise. This Dummies guide is like a trusted friend who can guide you through your life’s next chapter. Learn what perimenopause is and identify the most common symptoms Understand how perimenopause can affect your body, emotions, and libido Ease symptoms with hormonal solutions, diet, and exercise Discover ways of supporting yourself or your loved ones through perimenopausePerimenopause For Dummies offers clear, compassionate answers for anyone who is currently experiencing perimenopause or who is ready to learn more about it.Job Interviewing For Dummies
By Pamela Skillings. 2024
Boost your confidence, ace your interview, and get the job Job Interviewing For Dummies will teach you how to prepare…
for your next job interview, deal with tough questions, and gain the tools and skills to interview with confidence and poise. This book offers a structured, step-by-step approach for succeeding in virtual and in-person interviews. You’ll find information, strategies, and examples to empower you to present your best self to potential employers. Learn how to anticipate and prepare for the most likely questions, regardless of your level or industry, and be prepared for anything—an interview on short notice, explaining gaps on your resume, changing careers, and beyond. With examples and stories from the interview trenches, this friendly Dummies guide will help you breathe new life into your job search. Gain the poise you need to own the interview room (or the video chat) Brush up on your interview skills if you haven’t done this in a while Come prepared with impressive answers and questions to ask Overcome common challenges like resume gaps This book is for anyone interested in finding a new job or helping others in their job search. With Job Interviewing For Dummies, be prepared to hear “yes” more often!Alguien ha vuelto (Alguien está mintiendo #Volumen 3)
By Karen M. McManus. 2023
El fin de la saga ALGUIEN ESTÁ MINTIENDO de la autora bestseller KAREN M. MCMANUS UN NUEVO JUEGOUN ANTIGUO SECRETOLA…
ÚLTIMA OPORTUNIDAD Al principio, el misterioso letrero parece una broma de mal gusto: «Es hora de un nuevo juego, Bayview». Pero cuando alguien desaparece, queda claro que ese juego se ha vuelto serio, y nadie entiende las reglas. Todo el mundo puede ser la siguiente víctima. Y ahora que un individuo inesperado ha vuelto a Bayview, las cosas empiezan a ser mortales. Simon tenía razón sobre los secretos: al final, todos salen a la luz. La crítica ha dicho:«¡Otro emocionante thriller impecable de una maestra del género!».Booklist «Una conclusión reconfortante y llena de esperanza en una trilogía magistral».Kirkus Reviews «¡Un apasionante y profundo viaje lleno de emociones al límite!».Publishers Weekly, reseña destacadaGurudev en el remanso de la cumbre: La vida de Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
By Bhanumathi Narasimhan. 2014
Con la mirada amorosa y cercana de su hermana, estas páginas nos transportan a eventos clave que marcaron la vida…
de Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, fundador de El Arte de Vivir. Además, reconstruye cómo fue que se forjó una personalidad con una misión clara: la dedicación inquebrantable, un amor incondicional y un compromiso incansable con el bienestar de los demás. «Tú nunca podrás encontrarte con Dios. Cuando lo conoces, te esfumas. Solo Dios permanece».Gurudev A través de la mirada amorosa y cercana de su hermana, Bhanumathi Narasimhan, estas páginas nos transportan a los eventos clave que marcaron la vida de Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, el fundador de El Arte de Vivir. Tenemos la gratificante posibilidad de asistir a cómo fue que se forjó una personalidad con una misión clara: la dedicación inquebrantable, un amor incondicional y un compromiso incansable con el bienestar de los demás. Su infancia en la India, su joven adultez con Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, su fanatismo por la comedia Yo amo a Lucy, los primeros cimientos de su obra, su compromiso a difundir la paz, la armonía y la conciencia en todo el mundo son algunos de los acontecimientos que convirtieron a Sri Sri Ravi Shankar en lo que es hoy: un líder espiritual que toca el corazón de millones de personas, inspirándolas a buscar un mundo mejor y más pacífico.Longhorns East
By Johnny D. Boggs. 2023
From nine-time Spur Award–winning Western author Johnny D. Boggs comes the incredible story of the biggest, longest, wildest cattle drive…
in America&’s history—from the heart of Texas to New York City. . . . LONGHORNS EAST Tom Candy Ponting was no ordinary trail boss. He didn&’t smoke, chew, cuss, or even carry a gun. Unlike his competitors, he learned how to herd cows on a farm back in England—and how to handle cowboys in bareknuckle prizefights. But his skills and know-how were really put to the test when he accepts a bet he might live to regret: lead a cattle drive from Texas to New York City. Not one to back down on a dare, Ponting assembles the motliest crew of cowboys ever seen—Texans, Englishmen, Mexicans, Freemen, Cherokee—and charts a course through the unfriendliest country to move seven hundred head of cattle, never easy in the best of times. Along the way, they&’ll cross railroads and rustlers, hucksters and hustlers, with detours and dead ends aplenty. But if they succeed, the team will make more than just a whole lot of money. They will make history. . . . Inspired by the real-life adventures of legendary cattleman Tom Candy Ponting, Longhorns East takes readers on an unforgettable journey as big and bold as the America itself. &“Boggs is unparalleled in evoking the gritty reality of the Old West.&” —The Shootist &“Johnny Boggs has produced another instant page-turner. . . . Don&’t put down the book until you finish it.&” —Tony Hillerman on Killstraight&“Johnny D. Boggs tells a crisply powerful story that rings true more than two centuries after the bloody business was done.&” —The Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier on The DespoilersThe Ghost Illusion
By Kat Martin. 2022
In a twisty page-turner for fans of Lisa Jewell and Melinda Leigh, New York Times bestselling author Kat Martin melds…
psychological thriller and ghost story as one woman&’s daring search for the truth tests the dividing line between life and death.If you need help, we are here for you. Eve St. Clair desperately needs help sorting reality from her fearful imaginings when ghostly voices seem to haunt the Victorian house in Sunderland, England, that she inherited from her uncle. Online research leads to a group that claims to offer just the aid she&’s seeking. But can Ransom King&’s handpicked team of investigators truly banish Eve&’s night terrors? Since the deaths of his wife and daughter, Seattle billionaire Ransom King has devoted himself to researching parapsychology and debunking the frauds who prey upon the bereaved. But Eve is a psychologist herself, clearly sane, and her sincerity is palpable. King senses a very real danger stalking the beautiful divorcée. As his interest in her case turns deeply personal, he will move heaven and earth to uncover the truth—no matter how shocking--and save the woman he loves.Quicksand: A Thrilling Novel of Western Romantic Suspense (The Champions #3)
By Janet Dailey. 2022
&“Sizzles with suspense and sexual tension…Dailey keeps the pages flying with action and attraction.&” –Publishers Weekly The rugged, exciting new…
story from the New York Times bestselling author tells the tale of an Arizona family ranch in trouble, as the Champion sisters fight to keep their legacy bull-rearing operation strong, going head-to-head —and heart to heart—with some of the toughest men on the rodeo circuit. Tess Champion knows better than to trust Brock Tolman, the rancher who once swindled her late father in a land deal. But with the Alamo Canyon Ranch in foreclosure, Tess is forced to accept Brock&’s offer of a partnership. Brock claims he only wants to breed the Champion bloodline into his own herd. In exchange, he offers Tess one of his own young bulls. Soon enough, Quicksand is the rising star of the rodeo circuit, which only proves Tess is better at picking bulls than she is men. Because she&’s way too tempted to surrender to her attraction to Brock, despite her certainty he&’s only out to steal her family ranch . . . It&’s not until the tycoon&’s private plane crashes in the wilderness, stranding him with Tess, that the truth of their relationship will come out. The Champion family&’s future is on the line, but it&’s Tess&’s heart that will take the hit if she&’s fallen for the wrong man . . .