Second ingenious thriller with a black edge from the author of Seeing the WiresMick lives in Dudley. As if that wasn’t enough of a disadvantage for one man, he’s also a true nerd. He grew up in the seventies hanging around video game arcades and got a degree in computer science from Borth University, Wales. Now he writes code for a living. For fun he watches his best friend, Dermot, trying (and failing) to tip the bar staff in the Slipped Disc.Mick has a slightly odd phobia...

Blackly humorous first novel in Magnus Mills mode. Even in Dudley, ritual murder is frowned upon.Sam Haynes is 30, but he’s lived a lot of life. Though you wouldn’t think so to look at him now. He works for the local council leading a team which doesn’t want to be led. And he only has one close friend – Jack, a man obsessed with body piercing. They drink the evenings by, discuss failed relationships, watch the puddles fill in the gutters outside. The usual existence in dynamic Dudl...

Kobe lives and breathes basketball. While other basketball legends fade into obscurity after retirement, Kobe is out there pursuing new endeavors and building a business empire. It's a testament to his relentless thirst for knowledge and never-ending quest to be better.This book is a front row ticket to Kobe's journey through life as he reveals how he used the Mamba Mentality as a blueprint to his success, whether on-court or off-court.An insight into how his mind works off...

In a peaceful village, a young hero's life is upended by an ominous threat. Reluctantly accepting their destiny, they gather allies and embark on a perilous journey. Facing trials, betrayals, and loss, they uncover secrets of the past and gain vital knowledge. As the antagonist's power grows, the hero must navigate emotional conflicts and epic battles, culminating in a final showdown. With themes of sacrifice, unity, and the triumph of courage, the hero's journey concludes in peace, settin...

Over the last twenty-five years Ernst von Glasersfeld has had a tremendous impact on mathematics and science education through his fundamental insights into the nature of knowledge and knowing. Radical Constructivism in Action is a new volume of papers honouring his work by building on his model of knowing.The contributions by leading researchers present constructivism in action, tying the authors' actions regarding practical problems of mathematics and science education, p...

This book focuses on quantitative reasoning as an orienting framework to analyse learning, teaching and curriculum in mathematics and science education. Quantitative reasoning plays a vital role in learning concepts foundational to arithmetic, algebra, calculus, geometry, trigonometry and other ideas in STEM. The book draws upon the importance of quantitative reasoning and its crucial role in education. It particularly delves into quantitative reasoning related to the learning and teaching...

The Visitors have arrived …To everyone’s surprise, the wormhole has reopened—albeit temporarily. What comes through, no one could have predicted.A people with a mysterious past, with names no one truly understands, have decided to make Faebos their home.Predaxes and Malik, working together, must keep peace while determining whether or not these new arrivals are the friends they claim to be, or the worst foes they’d ever encountered. With a man claiming to be the Pri...

Abandon ship, or go down in a blaze of glory.Commander Predaxes, former Marine in the Lazaab military, has been recommissioned to Prison Station 12, known colloquially as Purgatory. On the outskirts of the Centridium, PS12 relies solely on a wormhole for contact with the government—not to mention supplies.His newest inmate, Samea Malik, is more than a bit of trouble. Son to the Minister of Justice, Malik is the target of both assassination and recovery. When the station is ...

This up to date book is essential reading for all those teaching or training to teach primary mathematics. Problem solving is a key aspect of teaching and learning mathematics, but also an area where teachers and pupils often struggle. Set within the context of the new primary curriculum and drawing on research and practice, the book identifies the key knowledge and skills required in teaching and learning problem solving in mathematics, and examines how these and can be applied in the cla...

"The audiobook is a classic example of a well-paced, intriguing thriller that is truly enhanced by excellent narration." - AudioFileThis is a multicast program.In this “top-notch mystery thriller” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) from Alex Finlay, What Have We Done is a tale about the lives we leave behind and the secrets we carry with us forever.One of the Most...

Sing the story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. Explore Old MacDonald’s farm as the dogs “ruff,” the pigs “oink,” the horses “neigh” and more! All of your favorite farm friends come to life as Old MacDonald takes care of his animals. Bright illustrations coupled with repetitive text make this classic song and story fun to read or sing. The fun Sing-A-Story series includes: Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed, Old MacDonald H...

Sing the story! It isn’t a secret that using songs to teach children pre-reading skills is fun and successful. Explore Old MacDonald’s farm as the dogs “ruff,” the pigs “oink,” the horses “neigh” and more! All of your favorite farm friends come to life as Old MacDonald takes care of his animals. Bright illustrations coupled with repetitive text make this classic song and story fun to read or sing. The fun Sing-A-Story series includes: Five Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed, Old MacDonald H...