In Trouble, Gillian Watson wakes from a coma with a hazy memory but a powerful gift. In order to recover, she moves to the little town of New Crescent where she is welcomed by everyone...except much admired sheriff Travis Sinclair. Travis knows that Gillian is trouble, he feels it in his gut, yet he can't stay away. But when a serial rapist begins to terrorize the town, Gillian uses her uncanny ability to help Travis, intimately involving herself in the investigation and with the sheriff. ...

"A lively, succinct, and readable introduction" to conducting academic research—from devising research questions to evaluating sources and more (Joseph Harris, Duke University).To do solid academic research, college students need to look beyond the computer search engine. This short, practical book introduces students to the important components of the information-seeking process. The Elements of Library Research provides a foundation for success in any res...

As we return to the forest to meet the popular characters from the story Taclus/Tidy, the magpies take centre stage this time. The story shows us how easy it is to be charmed by possessions, how few things we really need and how to recycle the things we can live without. A Welsh translation of a timely tale with lavish illustrations by a twice winner of the Kate Greenawy CILIP Medal.

With his signature Texas flag painted on his helmet, Johnny "J.R." Rutherford captured the hearts of racing fans all over the world during his stellar three-decade-long career. A versatile driver, he is world renowned for his record-breaking successes in the ultra-competitive world of Indy and Sprint cars. In Lone Star J.R., Johnny himself takes us on an exciting drive through his life and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the racing world. Born in Coffeyville, Kansas in 1938, John Sher...

"Applied Psychology for Nurses" by Mary Porter provides essential insights into the practical application of psychological principles in nursing. Addressing the mental and emotional aspects of patient care, Porter guides nurses in understanding and responding to patients' psychological needs. This comprehensive resource aids in fostering effective communication, enhancing patient relationships, and promoting holistic healthcare practices within a nursing context. Through real-world example...

"Applied Psychology for Nurses" by Mary Porter provides essential insights into the practical application of psychological principles in nursing. Addressing the mental and emotional aspects of patient care, Porter guides nurses in understanding and responding to patients' psychological needs. This comprehensive resource aids in fostering effective communication, enhancing patient relationships, and promoting holistic healthcare practices within a nursing context. Through real-world example...

ISTP has a rational and calm facade, but they can be very enthusiastic and spontaneous; people around them may find it difficult to predict their behaviour. In this book you will find two classic novels specially selected to please the tastes of the ISTP. These are works by renowned authors that will surely bring reflections, insights and fun to people with this kind of personality. For ISTP, we chose: - Daniel Deronda by George Eliot. - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley.For more books that wil...

A landmark book that maps a radical model not only for the “helping” professions but for the work of solidarity This timely and pathbreaking volume maps a radical model of accompaniment, exploring its profound implications for solidarity. Psychosocial and ecological accompaniment is a mode of responsive assistance that combines psychosocial understanding with political and cultural action. Accompaniment—grounded in horizontality, interdependence, and potentia...

In a game of life or death, the seniors at Pondside Manor risk it all.With help from Pondside Manor’s quirky, twentysomething kitchen worker Foster Kresowik, resident Robert Kallman creates The World of Pondside, a video game that delights the nursing home’s residents by allowing them to virtually relive blissful moments from days long past—or even create new ones.One-legged Duane Lotspeich is overjoyed when he can dance the tango again. Octogenari...

Mary’s Suitcase of Memories is a delightful read. It’s a snappy, funny and heartfelt memoir. The book is made up of five diaries written by Mary Buard from 1916 -1921. The diaries were originally handwritten in pencil or ink and were copied to a more legible and printable format. The diaries reveal the joys and sorrows of a young teenage girl. It chronicles her relationship with her close friend Mag, romances, school years and family relationships. It is also a historical read in that it c...

Hans and his sister Gretel have a rough life. With a father whose memory and reason was lost in an accident they live a poor but honorable life in Holland. They and their Mother struggle daily to make ends meet. Hans and Gretel long to participate in December's great ice-skating race on the canal. They have little chance of doing well on their handmade wooden skates but Hans is saving up to buy steel ones. When there is a chance to pay for a Doctor to cure his father’s illness Hans chooses...

In "A Word, Only a Word," Georg Ebers presents a compelling exploration of language, communication, and the nuances of human interaction within a richly woven narrative. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Europe, Ebers employs a delicate prose style filled with lyrical embellishments, which mirrors the intricate interplay of thoughts and emotions of his characters. The novel captures the tension between societal expectations and personal expression, encapsulating the philosophical in...