Grandmaster Simon Williams has played the Classical Dutch for over twenty years. It remains his favourite opening and has featured in some of his greatest individual results, including a win over World Championship finalist Boris Gelfand. In this book, Williams examines the Classical Dutch in great depth. He also presents a complete repertoire for Black with the Dutch Defense, which is based on his own repertoire he has used successfully at grandmaster level for many years. As well as pres...

The Kite Who Was Scared Of Heights' is a picture book for children of all ages, from four to 84. It stars a small child called Scout and a kite who is scared of heights who meets the car who was scared to go far and the boat who was scared to float in a tale of perilous perils, dangerous dangers and chasing shadows out of dark corners. "A great story about overcoming your fears." Chris Martin (Coldplay)

This book is written with the intent to shed light on the issue of lawful marriage according to the Creator. Not only does it address grounds for divorce, but also fornication, marital unfaithfulness, covenants, circumcision, sons of God, Christianity, the Way, multiple wives, the eligibility of a marriage partner, the taking of another man's wife, and committing adultery with one's own spouse. And finally, leaving one's parents and becoming one flesh.All these topics are crucial t...

Exploring the sociological aspects of sleep and their links to current health debates, this unique text discusses why sleep has been so neglected in sociological literature and examines significant modern issues such as:the 24-hour societysleep and workhomelessnessdream analysisthe medicalization and commodification of sleep.Written by a key international figure in medical sociology, this is the first sociological examina...

This pioneering book was one of the first to describe the use of advanced mathematical methods in the life sciences. Used widely in one-semester courses, it assumes only elementary calculus and proceeds rapidly, but in a complete and self-contained way, through techniques essential to medicine and biology. Some techniques are unique to this volume and others emphasize the chemical and physical principles underlying biological processes. Less emphasis is given to formal solutions than to me...

Paris, 1792 and the French Revolution. The guillotine claims lives each day. But working in ever-changing disguise is the Scarlet Pimpernel and his band of meddlesome Englishmen.

Research in Health and Social Care equips students and early-career practitioners with the crucial knowledge, skills and understanding required to conduct sound research. Accessibly written, it is structured to allow professionals and students to engage in the theoretical development of their practice in ethical and reflective research.Each chapter is co-written with students, featuring vignettes from health and social care students that highlight their personal journeys w...

Obesity is a global public health problem of crucial importance. Obesity rates remain high in high-income countries and are rapidly increasing in low- and middle- income countries. Concurrently, the global consumption of unhealthy products, such as soft drinks and processed foods, continues to rise. The ongoing expansion of multinational food and beverage companies, or ‘Big Food’, is a key factor behind these trends.This collection provides critical insight into the global expansio...

William E Simon-quintessential American figure of the American century: Wall Street wunderkind, treasury secretary under Presidents Nixon and Ford, successful entrepreneur, US Olympic Committee president, best-selling author, pioneering philanthropist, and devout Catholic. Simon's insightful and often humorous autobiography, A Time for Reflection, includes a diverse cast of characters whose lives intersected with Simon's: from the president and his advisers at the White House; to ...

Today’s high-pressure childhoods cry out for every cognitive and emotional advantage that fitness can provide, but children are staring at screens, sitting on couches, and staying inside.William E. Simon Jr. examines the greatest threat to our children’s health in America today: the deadly duo of obesity and inactivity. As a result of these perils, children today may have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.With the help of world-renowned medical experts, the author ...

After discovering that her husband is cheating on her with her student, a teacher decides to revenge by having an affair with the student's boyfriend whom she also teaches.

“If you don’t read this book, you are going to be left behind. The future of the world will be determined by India.”—Richard D’Aveni, Professor of Strategic Management, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and author of HypercompetitionWith 1.1 billion residents and the fastest growing free market economy, the world’s largest democracy is poised to dominate the world stage. Vinay Rai, one of India’s top businessmen and philanthropists, gives an in...