An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Mandarin Chinese."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Mandarin Chi...

Zero Waste Weaving explains how waste generated through conventional cut-and-sew techniques can be avoided by creating the woven fabric and the garment together as a unified design. Zero waste loom-to-body clothing that needs minimal cutting and sewing can be produced by designing fabrics that 'shape themselves' during wet finishing, through the interplay of contrasting materials, yarn twists and weave structures. Full of inspiring examples and practical ideas, this book explores the many ...

Not every missing person is meant to be found...When troubled nurse Alina vanishes without a trace, everyone assumes she ran away from her abusive husband. But when disgraced ex-teacher Emily Swanson moves into the couple’s former home, she discovers that Alina’s disappearance is anything but straightforward.Desperate for a fresh start, Emily is determined to leave her own troubled past behind. But when she learns about the missing nurse, she sees a chance ...

Directing Intersectionally: Rethinking Theatre Directing Practices for the 21st Century explores new approaches and techniques for directing theatre, deriving from an intersectional lens.Centering intersectionality as understood by Fourth-wave Intersectional Feminism and Critical Race Theory, this book looks at new directing practices that are inclusive, sustainable, and care-centered. Contemporary theatre artists propelling these changes are discussed and featured in this...

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Latin."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Latin for Beginners

hey sry not feeling it tn. rain check?That's the text I get at eight o'clock on Valentine's Day, stood up at the best table at the restaurant in a red dress I can't afford.But really, I never cared about the blind date. I booked this table because my brother's best friend owns this restaurant. I want him to finally notice I grew up.He notices and gives me a choice.I can get in my rideshare, and we both pretend he didn't just kiss me breathle...

The smallest towns have the darkest secrets.Seven years ago, Carrie’s son vanished without a trace. She thought she’d lost him forever — until the day a teenager washes ashore in Devil’s Cove.It’s Cal, her son. And he’s alive. But his return is far from a joyful reunion. Changed and withdrawn, he brings with him a trail of secrets, lies, and blood.As Carrie unravels the truth behind Cal’s disappearance, she learns the danger is much closer ...

On the misty moors of Cornwall, a chilling discovery forces private investigator Blake Hollow to confront the darkest corners of her past.Eighteen years ago, Blake's best friend vanished without warning. Now, back in her hometown, she faces a harrowing new case: Lucy Truscott, the daughter of another childhood friend, has gone missing. When Blake discovers Lucy's body, brutally mutilated with ritualistic wounds, memories of her friend’s disappearance flood back—alo...

'Fun, smart and sparkling - this is a book for everyone who has ever longed for a vampire to stroll into their mundane lives' CHARLOTTE STEINRomance isn't dead. But he is...Molly Mason is not a team player. She does more work than the rest of her team, but when a promotion becomes available, they bring in an outside hire over her. To add insult to injury, she's tasked with training him. This is easier said than done, though...

Romance isn't dead . . . but her new co-worker might be, in this charming paranormal romcom for fans of Jenna Levine and Lana Ferguson.Molly Mason is not a team player. She may do more work than the rest of her team, but when it comes time for promotion, an outside hire is chosen over her. To add insult to injury, she's tasked with training him. This is easier said than done, though, when he has the digital literacy of a toddler and is, infuriatingly, the ...

Five older men who should know better. Five younger women who make absolutely sure they don’t.One small town. One tangled friend group. Five forbidden first times:The Mechanic’s Forbidden Fix — Her car dies three blocks from her brother’s best friend’s shop. It’s Sunday. He’s supposed to be closed. Two years of crushing, and now they’re alone.The Welder’s Secret Spark — Her best friend’s brother—scarred, silent, fif...

A moving story of loss and connection, The Seoul Letter Shop is a poignant exploration of the distance that separates us—and the words that just might bring us home.At twenty-eight, Woo Hyo-young has mastered the art of silence—especially when it comes to her sister, Hyo-min. After years of shouldering the burden left behind by Hyo-min’s betrayal, and sacrificing her own dream of becoming a film director, Hyo-young is worn thin. When letters of apology from her est...