Author: Patience Griffin
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698404963
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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Return to the Scottish Highlands in the latest Kilts and Quilts novel from the author of The Accidental Scot— The quilting ladies of the Scottish village of Gandiegow are known to piece together more than just fabric . . . Life isn’t going as planned and Sadie Middleton is rethinking her whole future. Thankfully one thing is staying the same: She’s able to share her love of quilting with her grandmother Gigi. The two of them enter a contest and win an all-expenses-paid trip to the Kilts and Quilts retreat in the Scottish Highlands. But their victory turns hollow when Gigi passes away before they can go. Sadie is grief-stricken, but her brother convinces her to take the trip to Gandiegow anyway. There she meets a charming circle of quilters who remind her of her grandmother—and Ross Armstrong, a handsome fisherman who brings a smile to her face. Newly single, Ross intends to enjoy his freedom. That plan goes awry as he comes to know Sadie—and a surprising spark is lit. Too bad some well-meaning folks want to protect Ross from getting hurt again and are determined to keep him and the American lass apart. . . .
Author: Jerry Haigh
Publisher: University of Alberta
ISBN: 0888646348
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 577
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The trouble with lions is that while you are conducting a pregnancy test, you need to be equally, if not more, aware of what you can learn from the lion's other end. That is one lesson that Jerry Haigh brings home in this fascinating collection of stories about working with wild animals in Africa. Conversational in tone, conservational in theme—you will be right beside Jerry, wife Jo, and a colourful cast of vets, guides, and wardens as they scour Africa’s sprawling vistas “troubleshooting” lions, rhinos, humans, and other indigenous mammals. Conservationists, veterinarians, and fans of real-life adventure tales will want to keep this memoir handy on the dashboards of their Land Cruisers.
Author: Rodney McRae
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781927285213
Category : Children's stories, New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Author: Andy Jones
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471142450
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 329
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A heart-warming and funny novel about love and the choices we make. How bad choices can lead to good things, and how life is never what you expect it to be. Perfect for fans of One Day and Me Before You, from the author of The Two of Us. Henry and Zoe have more in common than they realise. For a start, they both have pasts they'd rather leave behind. After jilting his childhood sweetheart on the eve of their wedding, Henry makes a break for London. He has no friends, no job, no home, no plan. Zoe has great friends, two jobs, a new house, and a big scary plan. After a traumatic, life-changing event, she plans to leave London and spend a year travelling. Alone. If Henry and Zoe had met one year ago, things might have worked out differently. But that s not the way life works. They meet seven months after their worlds have been turned upside down. And four months before Zoe is due to climb on a plane... What readers said about Andy Jones's first novel, the bestselling The Two of Us: ‘Frank, funny and bittersweet,The Two of Us is a love story about what happens when a relationship looks all wrong but feels all right. This is a book with its heart firmly in the right place’ Louise Candlish ‘Touching, funny and real, Andy Jones’s novel about what happens after the love story had me laughing one minute and crying the next. I loved it’Jane Costello ‘At my age I am still amazed when a writer with the gift of the written word can make me care about a character so much that I can be reduced to tears one minute and laughing the next – but this author manages to do just that’ Sun ‘Honest, heartfelt and real, Jones has poured heart and soul into his words …The Two of Us is a beautiful read about love, friendship and life!’ The Love of a Good Book ‘A really good read and amazingly impressive from a debut author. Have some tissues ready but also be prepared to hold your breath and laugh your socks off’ Fabulous Book Fiend ‘It is a truly inspirational and emotional read, one which will stay with me for a long time and is definitely one of my top reads of 2015’ Compelling Reads ‘Like One Day and Me Before You, The Two of Us almost reads like a screenplay for a hit film and I would not be surprised if we see this on the big screen in a year or two.’ Hollikins, Goodreads ‘You'll have a lump in your throat more than once and you’ll shade more than one tear but it will also make you laugh and will warm your heart. An outstanding debut’Alba in Bookland ‘A damn fine book and has already barged its way into my top ten of the year so far and I don’t foresee it budging. Well done, Andy Jones’ Lisa Talks About… ‘A beautifully written story with a lot of emotions and adorable scenes’ Sky’s Book Corner ‘A lovely story, well written and tender, both heart-warming and heart-breaking. I haven’t read a book for a long time that made me feel happy and sad by the end’ Melanie Trevelyan, Goodreads
Author: Brian Cutting
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780780204928
Category : Language experience approach in education
Languages : en
Pages : 120
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"The books in this kit cover language development and provide ways to integrate the curriculum."--Back of container
Author: Michael Dethier
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
ISBN: 1622123530
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
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This explosive novel tells the troubling story of a young Catholic boy who is brutalised by his father, who wants his son to do his bidding in an attempt to bring about a United Ireland. The boy is forced against his will to carry out attacks on British soldiers and installations on behalf of the I.R.A. Much to the father's chagrin, his controlling plans start to go wrong when his son falls in love with a Protestant girl. But far worse than her religion, she is from England and is the daughter of the leader of the British Forces in Northern Ireland. The story involves a classic journey of love against all hope, and results in the death of a major player. The Cause Was the Trouble is an unforgettable tale of love and war set on a world stage. Michael Dethier was born in the Brixton section of London. He worked thirty years for a major British company as a chauffeur. "This is where my real education began. In my time at the company, I drove many world leaders." He wrote this book because it has something to say and "love conquers everything." Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/MichaelDethier
Author: Richard Smith
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1040285910
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 304
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It is a turbulent time for STM publishing. With moves towards open access to scientific literature, the future of medical journals is uncertain and unpredictable. This is the only book of its kind to address this problematic issue. Richard Smith, a previous editor of the British Medical Journal for twenty five years and one of the most influential people within medical journals and medicine depicts a compelling picture of medical publishing. Drawn from the author's own extensive and unrivalled experience in medical publishing, Smith provides a refreshingly honest analysis of current and future trends in journal publishing including peer review, ethics in medical publishing, the influence of the pharmaceutical industry as well as that of the mass media, and the risk that money can cloud objectivity in publishing. Full of personal anecdotes and amusing tales, this is a book for everyone, from researcher to patient, author to publisher and editor to reader. The controversial and highly topical nature of this book, will make uncomfortable reading for publishers, researchers, funding bodies and pharmaceutical companies alike making this useful resource for anyone with an interest in medicine or medical journals. Topic covered include: Libel and medical journals; Patients and medical journals; Medical journals and the mass media; Medical journals and pharmaceutical companies: uneasy bedfellows; Editorial independence; misconduct; and accountability; Ethical support and accountability for journals; Peer review: a flawed process and Conflicts of interest: how money clouds objectivity. This is a unique offering by the former BMJ editor- challenging, comprehensive and controversial. This must be the most controversial medical book of the 21st Century John Illman, MJA News Lively, full of anecdote and he [Smith] is brutally honest British Journal of Hospital Medicine ************************************************************************************************* Please note that the reference to Arup Banerjee on page 100 of this book should be to Anjan Banerjee. We apologise to Professor Arup Banerjee for this oversight. *************************************************************************************************
Author: Alain De Botton
Publisher: Emblem Editions
ISBN: 0771026285
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 113
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The bestselling author of The Architecture of Happiness and The Art of Travel spends a week at an airport in a wittily intriguing meditation on the "non-place" that he believes is the centre of our civilization. In the summer of 2009, Alain de Botton was invited by the owners of Heathrow airport to become their first ever writer-in-residence. Given unprecedented, unrestricted access to wander around one of the world's busiest airports, he met travellers from all over the globe, and spoke with everyone from baggage handlers to pilots, and senior executives to the airport chaplain. Based on these conversations he has produced this extraordinary meditation on the nature of travel, work, relationships, and our daily lives. Working with the renowned documentary photographer Richard Baker, he explores the magical and the mundane, and the interactions of travellers and workers all over this familiar but mysterious "non-place," which by definition we are eager to leave. Taking the reader through departures, "air-side," and the arrivals hall, de Botton shows with his usual combination of wit and wisdom that spending time in an airport can be more revealing than we might think.
Author: Desmond Fosbery
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326553062
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 458
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Charlie's boyhood in war-time London continues through school-days, on to Medical School and the sexual revolution that was London in the 1960's. Following a period of self-searching he then goes out to the West Indies. In a tale told with pathos, humour and intrigue right up to the last page.
Author: Rob Aspinall
Publisher: Rob Aspinall
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
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Go rogue. Go dark. Go hunting. Shadowy cyberterror group, Viper Nine, hold the world to ransom. It’s a devastating global attack, with spy agencies and militaries all under their control. Enter Sam Driver and her team. As operatives who don't officially exist, they're the only ones who can track the hackers down. But little do they suspect how sophisticated their targets are, or how terrifying their plans. With society in chaos, Driver and her elite unit must walk a tightrope between hunting Viper Nine and flying under the radar of their own governments. If they’re exposed, it’s treason. But as the net closes on the mastermind behind the attacks, Driver questions the motives behind her team’s actions. Because when it comes to protecting the world, can the ends ever justify the means? And could she herself be about to switch sides? The second heart-pounding thriller in the Sam Driver series, Rebel Dark is perfect for fans of Lee Child and David Baldacci.
