Murder, mystery, and a little intrigue.Detective Sergeant Stella Bruno investigates the murder of ‘nice guy’ Bob Cunningham, and discovers he wasn’t who he claimed to be.To solve this one, Stella not only has to work out who the victim was, she also needs to find out why he was pretending to be someone else.And, there’s the distraction of Shaun Porter, the new man from Public Prosecutions, who walks into her life.If you enjoy a good murder m...

An unflinching and compassionate exploration of addiction, healing, and renewal through Zen practice and Twelve-Step recovery.This deeply personal story of struggle, transformation, and spiritual awakening draws on author Peter Kuhn's decades of lived experience in recovery, the timeless wisdom of the Buddha, and the guiding principles of the Twelve-Step tradition. Engaging, brutally honest, and vividly told, Kuhn's stories leap off the page and show how addiction ...

A groundbreaking account of how politics and economics have interacted in Western democracies over the past eighty yearsHow do capitalist economies change over time? And what political consequences follow? In Governing Growth, Peter Hall traces the interactions between politics and economics in Western democracies over the past eighty years, identifying a series of profound shifts in the political economies of Europe and the United States. Hall develops th...

This book explores the fascinating evolution of close-season foreign tours conducted by Football League clubs between 1900 and 1939, a period when these tours became a cornerstone of the British footballing calendar transforming the nature and role of the close season.During the close season, clubs ventured beyond British fields to play abroad, serving as footballing missionaries spreading the game, tourists engaging with foreign football cultures, and participants in cross-cultura...

‘Careers and Freedom offers us an original and exciting perspective on careers and career guidance, which should be integrated into the theoretical canon of the field.'Professor Tristram HooleyThis is a book about career theory; it addresses concepts to describe people’s careers. Significantly, it enhances career development practice to support individuals to make informed choices and further their lives. It is inspired by the Capability Approach, a moral framework...

During a golden era of success for Irish rugby, Peter O'Mahony stood out as the player who most fully embodied the traditional values of the game. Now, in his autobiography, Peter gives us a brilliantly detailed and frank account of the forces that made him who he is: his parents, his beloved grandmother, his club, his school, and the magnificent rugby pedigree of his province. This book is everything that Peter was as a player: frank, combative, wholehearted and first-rate.'A prop...

Journey through four enchanting tales and join the animal friends of Adventure Woods as they embark on daring rescues, solve mysteries, find lost family, and celebrate a magical Christmas. Meet Badger, Fox, and Owl and their families and friends, including mischievous fox cubs that can't stay out of trouble! A charming collection for young adventurers.

During a golden era of success for Irish rugby, Peter O'Mahony stood out as the player who most fully embodied the traditional values of the game. Now, in his autobiography, Peter gives us a brilliantly detailed and searching account of the forces that made him who he is: his parents, his beloved Granny Conroy, his club, his school, and the magnificent rugby pedigree of his province. And he traces his evolution as a player, leader and human being across a decade and a half at the highest l...

This compelling book explores the dynamics of learning in school classrooms, drawing on over 30 years of large-scale educational research. Through extensive, naturalistic, and systematic observations of pupils and teachers, it challenges traditional explanations for learning differences, arguing that factors like motivation, sociological influences, parental involvement, and teacher effectiveness are insufficient because they overlook the immediate contextual and interactive processes that...

An uplifting picture book about the power of words during the festive season"So many words, strung together, shimmering and dreamy.So many positively powerful words.And that was the Gift of Words.A Gift for All."Jerome loves collecting words. Especially positive ones. But when he looks around the street for new words to collect, none of them are inspiring or joyful.He decides he will GIFT his community some words inst...

The Story of Jaguar is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this stunning car manufacturer.With their fabulous looks and performance, Jaguar's cars have always been synonymous with speed and style, with the iconic leaping jaguar mascot adorning its cars for 90 years. In The Story of Jaguar, every aspect of this legendary brand's success is celebrated, from its beginnings in 1935 to its status as one of the world's most famous manufact...

Nearly 20 years after the first edition captivated readers, Fundamentals of Developmental Psychology returns in its third edition, offering a thoroughly updated and enriched exploration of developmental psychology. Building on the success of previous editions, this new version reflects the latest discoveries and evolving perspectives in the field, while maintaining the clarity, accessibility, and engaging style that have made it a favourite among students and instructors alike.