Through the lens of chess, a celebrated Belgian author unearths fresh insights into his work and relationships in this luminous exploration of childhood, memory, and aging.Shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic forced Europe into lockdown, Jean-Philippe Toussaint left Brussels for the seaside city of Ostend. Spending his days editing his novel The Emotions and coming to terms with new aches and pains, his mind wanders to memories of his youth—summers at the ...

They have no idea what’s coming for them.Once my storm blows through town, nothing will ever be the same.They tried to brainwash me. Abuse me. Kill me.They failed.I’m still standing, and more importantly, I’m free. Free as the wind.After the hostile takeover of Wyld Lands Academy by the witch-hating guardians, I’ve escaped to the Wyld Lands with my friends. For the first time, I can breathe freely and be my true self...

Discover each of the 24 races on the F1 circuit from the driver's perspective in this short, fresh, punchy guide, breaking down each and every turn from Monaco to Abu Dhabi, and Miami to Silverstone. Top analyst and engineer Ruth Buscombe knows how to crunch the data, having guided some of the world's most successful drivers through high-stakes competitions, broadcast for the F1 channel from around the world, and consulted on F1: The Movie. Knowing what drivers prepare for, what h...

"A meaningful journey of second chances and restored hope." —Nicole Deese, Christy Award–winning author Charlie Newberg is sure about one thing: Nicole Lemaire is the woman God wants him to marry. There's a slight problem, though—he's already left her once. The day before their wedding. To make a documentary. But he's got a plan. The marketing firm she works for is the ideal choice for promoting his new film. Collaborating will give him the perfect chance to propose again, so he conspires ...

Educational environments can present challenges for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), who require different strategies than children with a more straightforward presentation of autism, and schools frequently find themselves struggling to meet their complex needs. In this guide PDA experts Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie outline effective strategies for supporting pupils with PDA in education settings.Including a useful overview of PDA, this book outlines the impact o...

Introducing the love-buggiest new character to steal your heart, from award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Ruth Cummins. Perfect for fans of Cupig and Love, Escargot**, and just right for Valentine’s Day or anytime you want to share the gift of love!**Love Bug loves spreading love! She showers her friends with flowers and wraps them with bumble-bear hugs, sings them songs and always has a tissue ...

Unlock your creativity with this joyful guide to abstract embroidery!In Creative Abstract Embroidery, Ruth Hughes invites you into a vibrant world where texture, colour, and freedom of expression take centre stage. Whether you're an embroidery beginner or a seasoned stitcher ready to break the rules, this inspiring book encourages you to step away from rigid patterns and embrace the messy, colourful beauty of freeform stitching.Ruth shares her own ...

'The pacing and personal voice of Ruth makes for a gripping, focused story where the stakes are high. If you loved The Nightingale, you will love They called me Renee.' Heather Morris, internationally bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz'Extraordinary... a luminous portrait of survival and a powerful reminder of the light that can be found in humanity's darkest hours' Ellie Midwood, bestselling and award-winning author...

'The pacing and personal voice of Ruth makes for a gripping, focused story where the stakes are high. If you loved The Nightingale, you will love They called me Renee.' Heather Morris, internationally bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz'Extraordinary... a luminous portrait of survival and a powerful reminder of the light that can be found in humanity's darkest hours' Ellie Midwood, bestselling and award-winning author...

Packed with funny animals and wildly detailed scenes, this laugh-out-loud picture book companion to Have You Seen Gordon? cleverly riffs on classic seek-and-find books with a main character who’s a little too good at hiding.Have you seen Axel the axolotl? Is she taking a dive? Is she performing live? Where the heck is she? Wow, she’s pretty good at this game…Axel the axolotl takes her turn in the spotlight only to prove so good at hiding, ...

First published in 1939, Clark’s Positioning in Radiography is the pre-eminent text on radiographic positioning technique. Whilst retaining the clear and easy-to-follow structure of the previous edition, the fourteenth edition has been updated to focus on positioning and to align with current radiographic standards and the changing roles of radiographers in modern clinical practice.Each chapter has been revised to include comprehensive technique descriptors, tips o...

The man I met in the holding cell is my new boss.I repeat: Holding cell.New boss.Nightmare.Roman Drake is younger than me, inconveniently gorgeous, and way too good at pushing my buttons. I don’t need a playboy like him in my life, especially because I’m already plagued by my poor taste in men.Case in point? I’m currently working with my ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend…at a matchmaking company. To make matters worse, my ...