Not Dead Yet studies the uncertainties of loss, turning a gaze toward the often-silenced voices of the infirm, elderly, and adolescent. Rich in humor and honesty, Hadley Moore\'s debut collection of short stories presents a contemporary set of narratives from a lush cast of characters. We find the protagonists of her stories tenderly revealing their pain after the loss of loved ones and coping with

North Korea is the country with the highest number of military and paramilitary personnel in the world (nine and a half million). International organizations have declared that human rights violations there have no parallel in the modern world. It is estimated that 10,000 people die in North Korean prison camps every year. Why? How did this come about? And what is life really like for the country\'s

This oversized hardcover is the ultimate companion to the award-winning video game The Legend of Zelda(TM): Breath of the Wild and includes material from both of its DLC packs This book features nearly fifty pages of sketches and official illustrations from Takumi Wada, two-hundred and ninety-six pages of design artwork and commentary about the making of the game from the creators, a fifty-five-page

The Essential Guide to Classroom Practice has been written with two questions in mind. These are the questions that are most important to all practitioners who seek to improve the quality of learning in their classrooms - what strategies work? and, how do we implement them? Covering all the areas that are key to effective teaching and learning, this text consists of over 200 practical strategies that

Offender profiling is an investigative tool used to narrow down the range of potential suspects for a crime by predicting the personality, behavioral, and demographic characteristics that an offender is likely to possess, based upon information collected at the crime scene. While offender profiling has been popularized by TV shows and movies such as Criminal Minds, Silence of the Lambs, and Mindhunter,

A History of Germany, 1800 to the Present is a commanding survey of modern German history that guides you from the turn of the 19th century right the way through to Germany\'s continuing world-power status today. Covering the revolutions of 1848-49, Bismarck, the World Wars, the Cold War and the progress of a reunified Germany, the 5th edition of this classic textbook provides an authoritative exploration

Return to the world of Legend of the Five Rings: Adventures in Rokugan, in this fantasy adventure pitting noble samurai against a forgotten evil corrupting the whole realm Something is wrong in the Emerald Empire. The emperor is ailing, the court is weak and the Great Clans threaten to escalate their petty squabbling into all-out war. But in the shadows, another threat lurks - sinister Bloodspeaker

Harry Potter: Paper Crafts is a unique collection of more than 20 magical paper crafts inspired by the Harry Potter films. From DIY pop-up creations to paper-cut decorations, each craft includes clear instructions, a skill-level rating for makers of all ages, and tons of behind-the-scenes secrets from the films, from concept art to fun facts. Harry Potter: Paper Crafts features a wide range of paper-based

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Jenny Ocean is already on shaky ground when her life is turned upside down in the aftermath of a violent attack. She kills a man in self-defense, which leaves her anxious and feeling like a criminal. Believing she has escaped legal consequences, Jenny decides to better herself by becoming a professional counselor. Initially, her life seems to be back on track, but her past catches up with her in the

In 1277, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Prince of Gwynedd, met with Edward I of England in Aberconwy to finalise a treaty that would change the fate of both nations. His hand forced by Edward\'s invasion earlier that year, Llywelyn\'s acceptance of the terms confirmed not only short-term peace but also that the rule of Wales would pass to Edward on his death. To augment his rising dominance, the English king

Revel in the sumptuous language of Edgar Allan Poe\'s best works. The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe features key works, spanning from 1827 to his death in 1849, from the famous Gothic American writer, especially Poe\'s spine-chilling short stories and melodious poems. Included in this indispensable edition, with an introduction by renowned author Daniel Stashower, are 21 short stories,

An orphan living on the dangerous London streets, Oliver has no one but himself to rely on. Fleeing from poverty and hardship, he falls in with a criminal street gang who will not let him go, however hard he tries to escape. The capital\'s underworld--replete with prostitutes, thieves and lost and homeless children--are displayed in this realistic and gritty look at the disadvantaged and

The bestselling autobiography of the greatest rugby player of our time: Brian O\'Driscoll.Since 1999, when he made his international debut, there has been no greater player in world rugby than Brian O\'Driscoll. In 2010 Rugby World magazine named him its world player of the decade - and since then the legend has only grown. Now, at the end of his amazing career - which culminated in fairy-tale fashion

An award-winning music author takes a serious look at a playful question of pop history: what if the Beatles had created one more album? *** This is the story of the great lost Beatles album. The end of the Beatles wasn\'t inevitable. It came through miscommunication, misunderstandings and missed opportunities to reconcile. But what if it didn\'t end? What if just one of those chances was taken, and

Ulrich Lehmann brings together methods and ideas from social sciences and material production to offer a new political reading of fashion in today\'s post-democracy. Accessing rare source material across a wide range of European languages and cultures, he offers insight into new working structures in the manufacture of garments and textiles. Case studies include the male suit in Alfred Hitchcock\'s

A delightful work of women\'s fiction about a bestselling author who goes to Paris to overcome writer\'s block, and in the process rediscovers family, independence, and love. All Maggie Bliss needs to do is write. Forty-eight years old and newly single (again ), she ventures to Paris in a last-ditch effort to finish her manuscript. With a marvelous apartment at her fingertips and an elegant housekeeper

The New York Times bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop brings readers a can\'t-miss tale of friendship, hardship, redemption, and love between a San Francisco baker and a barbecue master from Texas.\"Susan Wiggs understands the tender dramas of everyday life, of friendship and family, of wanting something that might be just beyond reach. She will make you believe in life\'s sweetness.\"--Luanne

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