What do The Beatles, Apollo 13, the Roman military, a pack of wolves, and the very best companies in the world all have in common? Answer: Plasticity. They can change, adapt, and excel as the situation requires.In most organizations, strategy and functional excellence get the most attention. But even the best of either provides only limited long-term advantage. Highly effective organizations add Plasticity as a third dimension and rack up stellar breakthroughs—aga...

The first book in a new dark, seductive and all-consuming fantasy series, in which a human commander and the masked enemy interrogator sent to break her are drawn into a slow-burn, dangerous bond - one that could end a fifteen-year war or ignite something far deadlier. Perfect for fans of Alchemised and Samantha Shannon.A multi-cast production, featuring original music and a choir of singers.Vordell was beautiful once. Its people lived in harmony as they harnessed the power...

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . .Get kissed by Christmas with this twelve-day advent calendar full of sweeping and original festive romances to indulge in every other day.From enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, snowed-in flings, second chances and forever loves, this collection has something for everyone.Brought to you by your favourite and soon-to-be favourite authors, from big bestsellers to new voices to fall in love with:

Halle Berry, Sean Penn, Dustin Hoffman, and Robert DeNiro have all been coached by or participated in seminars with Brown. This invaluable manual offers an extensive compendium of reference information from the legendary acting teacher.

Transform your living space into a sanctuary of calm with The Organized Home: Strategies for Stress-Free Living. This practical guide offers simple, budget-friendly makeover ideas that empower you to bring order and elegance to every corner of your home. From clever storage hacks to room-by-room organization techniques, you'll discover how easy it is to create a beautiful, clutter-free space without breaking the bank. Whether you're tackling a small apartment or a family home, thi...

I gave my best friend my kidney and he fell in love with someone else.He is not my boyfriend.Even though I've seen his lips on mine, even though he gets jealous, even though he acts like he owns my heart—he has never asked me out.I've loved him for as long as I can remember.I know everything about him. I take care of him. I never forget his birthday, his habits, or the way he smiles when he thinks no one is watching.When he was sick and needed a dono...

Reflections for Daily Prayer has nourished thousands of Christians for a decade with its inspiring and informed weekday Bible reflections. Now Reflections for Sundays combines material from over the years with new writing to provide high quality reflections on the Principal Readings for Sundays and major Holy Days.

Civil Litigation is a thorough, up to date and practical introduction to the Civil Procedure Rules and the principles and tactics used in pursuing a civil case. The civil process has been divided into five stages, starting with pre-action considerations, moving on to examine the issue and service of proceedings, before considering interim matters, trial and enforcement. The aim of the book is to equip readers with the knowledge necessary to enable them successfully to navigate their way th...

Often described as a "gothic novel," this is a classic American tale of mystery and murder with exciting and dramatic plot twists. Charles Brockden Brown is the most frequently studied and republished practitioner of the "early American novel," or the US novel between 1789 and roughly 1820.This volume contains a critical edition of Charles Brockden Brown’s Edgar Huntly, the third of his novels to be published in 1799 and the first to deal with the American wilderness. The ...

Arthur Mervyn has long puzzled students and scholars with its seeming diffuseness, resulting from its original serial publication. Critics agree, however, that the power of this novel lies not so much in its portrait of “right virtue,” which was Brown's primary aim, as in its realistic descriptions of the yellow fever epidemic and the ensuing panic that swept Philadelphia in the summer of 1793. The ambiguities of Arthur Mervyn's character and the precarious nature of the revolutio...

Sleepwalking with Mayakovsky is a collection of poems that explores the relationship between chaos and order.“Robert Brown extends a tradition that unites reasons and passion, form and wit, history and memory. These often wry and always thoughtful poems are less acts than dances of the mind, as elegant as they are intelligent.”—William Greenway

I gave my best friend my kidney and he fell in love with someone else.He is not my boyfriend.Even though I've seen his lips on mine, even though he gets jealous, even though he acts like he owns my heart—he has never asked me out.I've loved him for as long as I can remember.I know everything about him. I take care of him. I never forget his birthday, his habits, or the way he smiles when he thinks no one is watching.When he was sick and needed a dono...