Near a rural village to the north of St Petersburg, in the winter of 1900, a prank by an impish rogue goes awry and the perpetrator is seriously injured. The accident is witnessed by Aleksandra, a young girl on her way to school, and she rushes to help. This sets in motion an unlikely bond as, unbeknown to the girl, the imp watches over her while she struggles to come to terms with the extraordinary skills her encounter with the magical spirit have inadvertently bestowed upon her. Violentl...

Riverside County, California is a wasteland of sunbaked secrets and blood-soaked vendettas, where the line between justice and vengeance is as thin as a chalk outline. In the desert, the past never stays buried.For Detective Sam Quade, the badge is both a shield and a license to steal—it lets him clean up Riverside County's filth and take what he wants, but some stains don't wash out. After years spent chasing killers, he's now hunting something far worse: the trut...

Two criminals, one blood-soaked past, zero brakes on what's coming next…Mark Anthony King should be a corpse. A year ago, one drug-fuelled day set off a chain reaction of chaos—his home became a bloodbath, his life was left in ruins, and thirteen were dead. Or so he thought.Now, his old supplier—the ruthless, cold-blooded French Connection—has resurfaced with more shadowy narco-business, a fresh dose of trouble, and a revelation that rattles him to the core...

A collection of articles from the writers of The Athletic detailing Liverpool F.C.'s 2019–2020 championship season.As Liverpool ended their thirty-year wait to be crowned champions of England, they were followed by their equivalent from the world of sports writing: a team of elite talents, assembled to leave all competition trailing in their wake. This is the story of Liverpool's title win in the longest season, as told by the writers of The Athletic

This book brings together leading figures in democratic reform and civic engagement to show why and how better state-citizen cooperation is necessary for achieving positive social change. Their contributions demonstrate that, while protest and non-state action may have their place, citizens must also work effectively with public bodies to secure sustainable improvements.The authors explain why the problem of civic disengagement poses a major threat, highlight what actions can be ta...

Two drug dealers, one serial killer, zero chance of playing it safe.Mark and Toby aren't your average entrepreneurs. Their business is drugs. Mark, a smooth-talking hustler, thrives in the fast-paced world of crime. Toby, a genius chemist with a drug habit to match, keeps the operation running from their chaotic, substance-fuelled hideout. Their lives are a precarious mix of dodging the law, dealing with bizarre—sometimes psychotic—customers, and navigating Mark's ...

Two dealers, one last ride, zero hope for a happy ending. Wales's two most debauched outlaws are back for one more wild, drug-fuelled adventure.After outwitting a serial killer—technically getting away with murder—and committing a string of other crimes, Mark and Toby have somehow managed to make it to Amsterdam, where they've opened their very own coffee shop. But the past has a way of catching up with you—and when it includes cannibals, rapists, gangsters, megalomaniacal cops, ju...

An investigation into our complicated 8-decade-long relationship with nuclear technology, from the bomb to nuclear accidents to nuclear waste.From Hiroshima to Chernobyl, Fukushima to the growing legacy of lethal radioactive waste, humanity’s struggle to conquer atomic energy is rife with secrecy, deceit, human error, blatant disregard for life, short-sighted politics, and fear. Fallout is an eye-opening odyssey through the first eight decades of this stru...

A climbing medicine and wilderness first aid guidebook from a team of proven expertsClimbing and mountaineering attracts millions of people around the world each year, but produces a unique set of challenges. The threat of danger is ever present, and professional medical help is often far away. Vertical Medicine Resources is a renowned climbing company providing medical training and consultation. In Vertical Aid, they have produced the most complete guide ...

A digital magazine featuring the very best in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and HorrorThe latest fiction from established writers alongside the best new stories from emerging talents and debut authors.On-point articles and regular columns, exploring genre fiction in all its forms. Interviews with leading authors and artists.Insightful and informative book reviews by a carefully selected cadre of reviewers, assessing current titles and imminent releases from publishers b...

This guide covers the key principals of nursing care procedures. This guide is a must for any nursing student or current nurse. It covers: Therapeutic communications, clean conditions, vital signs, wounds & wound care, urine collection, blood specimens, nutrition, documentation and much more!

First Aid Guide and Home Doctor - an illustrated survival guide with step-by-step instructions, techniques, explanation of medical tests, and a world-wide list of emergency phone numbers. An illustrated survival guide with step-by-step instructions, a world-wide list of emergency phone numbers, first aid techniques, and detailed description of what-to-do in over 60 medical emergency conditions. Audience:Intended for everyone interested in first aid. No previous knowledge of medicine is nec...