A Baronet, a Spinster, and a horseWhen Sir John Townsend returns home to the small village of Beetham, he discovers the two loves of his life. One is a mare named Tychee, touted the fastest horse in England. The other is Miss Victoria Penwith, the owner of Tychee. After renewing their acquaintance, he now struggles to convince the lady—not the horse—that he needs her for more than her ability to breed winners.Victoria Penwith, daughter of the owner...

A beauty ponders gambling on love again with the rake who stole her heart in this Regency romance by the author of An Unexpected Wish.Tony Matthews spends his time in London’s most notorious gambling dens, frittering away his fortune. But when his latest victory leaves a man ruined, Tony knows he’s reached his lowest point. Determined to make amends, he returns home to his family’s country estate with plans to settle down and marry at last. And he hopes th...

Enhance your language teaching with research-backed, high-leverage practices.Enacting the Work of Language Instruction, Vol. 2 provides practical guidance on essential teaching practices for world language educators. This volume delves into high-leverage teaching practices, offering a framework for effective instruction and enhanced student learning.Establish meaningful contexts for language instruction.Plan...

Enacting the Work of Language Instruction: High-Leverage Teaching Practices, Vol. 1 presents an approach to teacher education and professional development that emphasizes carefully deconstructing fundamental instructional practices that are complex and often not visible through observation, definition, or brief explanation. Its goal is to assist teachers in learning how to enact specific practices, referred to as high-leverage teaching practices, deemed essential to foreign language teachi...

Enacting the Work of Language Instruction: High-Leverage Teaching Practices, Vol. 1 presents an approach to teacher education and professional development that emphasizes carefully deconstructing fundamental instructional practices that are complex and often not visible through observation, definition, or brief explanation. Its goal is to assist teachers in learning how to enact specific practices, referred to as high-leverage teaching practices, deemed essential ...

Prepare to be captivated by a literary tapestry woven with the finest threads of imagination and wit. Short Story Collection Vol. 073 (Unabridged) is a treasure trove of tales that will transport you to realms of wonder, intrigue, and the unexpected. From the macabre musings of Ambrose Bierce to the whimsical adventures of O. Henry, this anthology showcases the boundless creativity of literary masters. Each story is a gem, polished to perfection, ready to ignite your imagination and leave ...

The ELT Grammar Book, 2nd Edition offers a refreshingly human approach to understanding and teaching English grammar. Written specifically for teachers, this book moves beyond dry rules and dense charts to explain how English grammar actually works—and why learners struggle with it. Author Richard Firsten combines clear, teacher-friendly explanations with humor, comics, historical insights, and a conversational narrative style that makes complex grammar topics approachable and memorable. E...

This handbook presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of unprecedented substantive, theoretical, methodological, and statistical developments and insights, and an in-depth examination of trends and patterns, in adult mortality around the world. With over two dozen chapters and more than 50 authors, this volume draws from top international mortality experts to provide one of the best overviews of life expectancy extant. The book documents remarkable gains in life expectancy, which ...

In the realm of poetry, where words dance and emotions soar, Arthur Weir's "The Snowflake and Other Poems" emerges as a timeless masterpiece. This collection of lyrical verses captures the essence of nature, love, and the human spirit. From the delicate beauty of a snowflake to the profound depths of the human heart, Weir's words paint vivid images that resonate with readers of all ages. Prepare to be transported to a world where imagination takes flight and the power of language unfolds i...

A full cast classic recording of one of Shakespeares best-loved tragedies.

This volume represents a significant scholarly contribution to the field of instructional pragmatics by exploring teaching and learning pragmatics at primary, secondary and tertiary level, advocating for a paradigm shift toward multilingual and inclusive approaches in instructional pragmatics. The contributions employ a wide range of research methods, which reflects the complexities of investigating pragmatics across educational settings. Internationally renowned researchers in the field o...

Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand is your passport to 38 day trips on two wheels. Use pedal power to see a destination through a new lens by picking a ride that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. From rail trails to coastal pathways we cover the country with easy-to-follow trails for cyclists and E-bike riders.Inside Lonely Planet's Best Bike Rides New Zealand...