A straight-shooting, hilarious and off-beat guide from the author of the Globe's most highly trafficked column in the Life section. This is Ann Landers with tattoos, beer shooters, and just a bit of swearing.David Eddie is so infamous for sticking his foot in his mouth that he's dubbed himself "Faux Pas-Varotti". Every social outing seems to result in some form of mortification for all concerned. Having screwed up countless times and come through it all wi...

The SAGE Handbook of School Organizationprovides a substantial review of the history, current status and future prospects of the field of school organization. Bringing together chapters exploring key issues, important debates and points of tension, the Handbook highlights school and system organisational structure, processes and dynamics coupled with insights into important theoretical foundations from diverse perspectives.This volume is designed to provide a much-needed, ...

The years between 1700 and 1900 witnessed a fundamental transition in attitudes towards science, as earlier concepts of natural philosophy were replaced with a more modern conception of science. This process was by no means a simple progression, and the changing attitudes to science was marked by bitter arguments and fundamental differences of opinion, many of which are still not entirely resolved today. Approaching the subject from a number of cultural angles, the essays in this volume ex...

Arthel "Doc" Watson (1923–2012) is arguably one of the most influential musicians Appalachia has ever produced. A musician's musician, Doc grew up on a subsistence farm in the North Carolina mountains during the Depression, soaking up traditional music and learning to play guitar even though he was blind. Rising to fame in the 1960s as part of the burgeoning folk revival scene, Doc became the face of traditional music for many listeners, racking up multiple Grammys and releasing dozens of ...

From Ziggy Stardust to the Berlin years and beyond, this compelling portrait traces David Bowie’s extraordinary evolution as one of rock music’s most innovative artists. Featuring Bowie’s own reflections alongside insights from those who worked with him, it explores his collaborations with John Lennon and Brian Eno, his battles with fame and addiction, and the constant reinvention behind albums such as Young Americans, Heroes, Scary Monsters, and Let’s Dance. A fascinating journey through ...

“If you need to know men's secretsOr if there's something you need to findIf you want to see the dinosaursOr the insides of your mind.If you want to watch the earth begin,Or see what the apocalypse will leave behind,You need to thank Alice Anderson,For Alice is the mother of time.”That was how the rhyme went. Every time traveler knew it. Everyone that is, except of course, for Alice herself, since she hadn’t invented time trav...

We live in catastrophic times. The world is reeling from the deepest economic crisis since the Great Depression, with the threat of further meltdowns ever-looming. Global warming and myriad dire ecological disasters worsen—with little if any action to halt them—their effects rippling across the planet in the shape of almost biblical floods, fires, droughts, and hurricanes. Governments warn that there is no alternative to the bitter medicine they prescribe—or risk devastating financial or s...

Three detective thrillers set in the Met's Missing Persons BureauAfter shooting a teenage boy in an undercover operation, DS Sue Manson is taken off the front line and transferred to a desk job in Missing Persons. But no sooner has she arrived than she's in the thick of the action once more, tasked with tracking down a trio of twisted criminals...Fractions of Zero - When a desperate father begs DS Manson to find his daughter, the s...

Housebroken charts the evolution of one man from unregenerate cad to stay-at-home dad. And along the way David Eddie provides lots of useful tips for other men who have ended up treading the domestic path: basic but puzzling things like how to cook, how to stay faithful to your wife and how to bend your gender without losing your machismo. Above all, Housebroken is a story of the great adventures it is possible to have within a three-block radius of your house, from one o...

Unlock your child's full potential with "Your Child's English Journey: A Parent's Guide." This comprehensive and engaging book is designed to help parents navigate the rewarding path of teaching English to their children at home. With this guide, you'll feel empowered to guide your child's language development journey, from learning the alphabet to mastering advanced vocabulary and grammar. The tools, strategies, and resources provided will not only give you the confidence to be an effecti...

How can you lie when you can't remember the truth?When 17-year-old Hunter Gifford wakes up in the hospital on the night of homecoming, he’s shocked to learn he and his girlfriend, Chloe Summers, have been in a terrible car accident. Hunter has no memory of the crash, and his shockturns to horror when he is told Chloe’s blood has been found in the car, but she has disappeared.Back at school, his fellow students taunt him, and his former best friend starts making a tru...

When his mother dies after a lifetime of struggle, Sebastien is obsessed with finding the father he's never met—the commanding officer of a luxury liner. Posing as a member of the ship's crew, Sebastien becomes entangled in a revolt, leading him to uncover a disturbing secret about his identity.