Bouncer Brian Fitzgerald was murdered by members of Limerick’s notorious McCarthy-Dundon gang – because he refused to allow drugs to be sold inside a nightclub. Drug addict Sinead Kelly was stabbed to death – because she couldn’t pay off an €800 debt. Denis Donaldson was shot dead in a remote Donegal cottage – because he had admitted to being a British “mole” within the IRA. Jealous husband David Bourke murdered his wife Jean Gilbert –because she was leaving him for another man. Charlotte ...

The 'feel-good' effect of physical activity is widely reported among participants. Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being represents a research consensus on the relationship between physical activity and aspects of mental health, providing an overview of the case for the role of exercise in the promotion of psychological well-being. Topics covered include:* anxiety and stress* depression* mood and emotion* self-perceptions and self-esteem...

Another week, another great issue—this time featuring terrific originals from H.K. Slade (part of his Friday Hampton/Ambrose Broyhill series, courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Ken Foxe (a crime story set at rival coffee shops). And we have modern tales by Susan Dunlap (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), Janet Fox (a sword and sorcery tale featuring her master thief, Jaquerel), and John S. Glasby (dark fantasy from a British master).For our mystery novel, we h...

Jackdaws by Ken Follett is an irresistible novel of the French Resistance, love, courage and revenge set in the Second World War, read by Emilia Fox, who expertly brings the story to life.A Failed MissionTwo weeks before D-Day, the French Resistance try to destroy a telephone exchange vital to Nazi communications. Heavily defended, the mission fails disastrously.A Daring PlanWith invasion looming, Fli...

Journey Back in Time with Oliver OddsocksJoin ten-year-old Oliver as he sets off on an incredible adventure through time to an enchanted land of talking dinosaurs in Oliver Oddsocks Trouble in Dino Land. Armed with his trusty backpack and a pair of magical adventure socks, Oliver soon finds himself transported back through time to a prehistoric world filled with danger and wonder. But when he meets Tunni, a young triceratops with a heart of gold, he knows he has found a friend for ...

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with "Oliver Oddsocks Pirates Treasure". Join Oliver, a young boy with a love for adventure, as he unlocks the remarkable power of his mismatched adventure socks and discovers the magic within ordinary objects.When Oliver puts on a pair of pirate-themed mismatched socks, he is transported to a tropical beach where danger lurks. Alongside Polti, a talkative parrot, and Jenni, a fearless girl armed with a sword, Oliver must confront the notorious ...

Join Oliver Oddsocks on his most captivating adventure yet in Oliver Oddsocks The Phantom Train. In this newest edition, Oliver and his friend Becki are on a quest to find Becki's missing friend, Cynthia, who has disappeared into a mysterious forest. Together, they must navigate a world filled with magical teapots, mischievous fairies, and a ghostly train that defies all logic.As the tension rises and the challenges grow more daunting, Oliver and Becki's determination and friendshi...

Join Oliver as his bike ride takes an unexpected turn, transporting him to a desert valley world in the American old-west. Armed with magical mismatched socks and an enchanted compass, he's led by a faithful red-haired dog to an extraordinary encounter with ranch girl Suzzi and a face-off against the infamous Cactus Creek Gang.In a thrilling showdown, Oliver, Suzzi, and Sheriff Dan take on the gang using squirt guns with an unexpected secret power. Yet, at the heart of this tale is...

Oliver Oddsocks is a ten-year-old boy with a wild imagination and a love of adventure. Oliver is always dressed in his favorite collection of brightly colored mismatched socks, which he soon discovers have magical powers that can transport him to different worlds and on wild adventures.The Adventures Begin! joins Oliver on his 10th birthday when he discovers the surprising truth about his family and his magical socks. He soon embarks on his incredible first adventure to an enchante...

Eating and its Disorders features contributions by international experts in the field of eating disorders which represent an overview of the most current knowledge relating to the assessment, treatment, and future research directions of the study of eating-related disorders.Presents the newest models and theories for use in the treatment of patients with eating disordersWritten specifically to fulfill the needs of clinical psychologists and...

Gathers the best work of flourishing but often-neglected avant-garde southern poetsAnother South is an anthology of poetry from contemporary southern writers who are working in forms that are radical, innovative, and visionary. Highly experimental and challenging in nature, the poetry in this volume, with its syntactical disjunctions, formal revolutions, and typographic playfulness, represents the direction of a new breed of southern writing that is at onc...

Oliver Oddsocks is a ten-year-old boy with a wild imagination and a love of adventure. Oliver is always dressed in his favorite collection of brightly colored mismatched socks, which he soon discovers have magical powers that can transport him to different worlds and on wild adventures.The Adventures Begin! joins Oliver on his 10th birthday when he discovers the surprising truth about his family and his magical socks. He soon embarks on his incredible first adventure to an enchante...