Can you stay at your ex's place without things getting weird? And how do you properly apologize to your host for tequila-fueled bad behavior? Fear not! Guestiquette has the answers.***Guestiquette***is the first book that takes on the complicated world of being a houseguest, offering useful, irreverent, and hilarious advice for guests and hosts. Not sure how to deal with a Schnauzer that hates you or what to do if a zombie apocalypse breaks out while you'r...

In early May 1863, the Army of the Potomac was at the height of its power as it bore down on Robert E. Lees Army of Northern Virginia near Fredericksburg, where the Confederates had defeated the Union the previous December. Although heavily outnumbered, Lees army persevered and went on to win the Battle of Chancellorsville, perhaps its most impressive tactical victory. The battle is famous for Lees decision to split his army in the face of the Army of the Potomac, despite being outnumbered, h...

In June 1862, Union soldiers could spot the steeples of Richmond off to the distance. About 10 miles away from the capitol of the Confederacy, George B. McClellans Army of the Potomac was within striking distance of ending the year old Civil War. With nowhere to go, Joseph Johnstons army struck out at the Union army at the Battle of Fair Oaks or Seven Pines, which didnt dislodge the Northerners but did result in Johnstons wounding. Johnston was replaced by none other than Robert E. Lee, who a...

Three years ago, Lew Fonseca quit his job as a process server with the State's Attorney's office in Cook County, Illinois, and headed for Key West. Sidetracked by fate when his car broke down in Sarasota, Florida, he decided to stick around, making ends meet by doing some investigative work for local attorneys. Asked to locate the missing wife of a well-known local entrepreneur, Lew learns that finding Melanie Sebastian is anything but simple. With the help of a few dependable friends, he ...

'One of the best and most important climbing books that has been written.' – Sir Chris BoningtonJoe Tasker lies, struck down by illness, in a damp, bug-infested room in the Himalaya, wondering if he will be well enough to climb Dunagiri, his first venture to the ‘big’ mountains. One of Britain’s foremost mountaineers and a pioneer of lightweight climbing, he is about to attempt one of the first true ‘alpine-style’ ...

In 2015, climber and documentary maker Joe French was filming in the Himalaya when tragedy struck and he found himself caught in an earthquake that killed nearly 9,000 people. Miraculously, he survived – but this wasn’t the first accident from which he was lucky enough to escape. On a previous expedition to the Himalayas, Joe’s team of Sherpas had been wiped out by an avalanche. Back in Scotland, his wife Julie was fighting her own battle against cancer and, on his return, Joe found himsel...

Learn to manage security incidents, hunt advanced threats, and defend IT systems using Microsoft security tools, gaining hands-on expertise to ace the SC-200 exam and become a certified Microsoft Security Operations AnalystKey FeaturesGet expert guidance on detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threatsDevelop practical skills through real-world scenarios and step-by-step security implementationsEnhance your SOC expertise with automa...

A Parody Outline of History is hilarious but scathing anti-war satire of The Outline of History (1920) by H. G. Wells, written by Donald Ogden Stewart, in the styles of popular authors of the day, and first published in 1921 only a year after World War I ended.This ear-popping audio dramatization was produced and voiced by Joe Bevilacqua (aka Joe Bev)—enhanced with music and sound effects—in the style of the popular performers of 1920s and 30s, including The Marx ...

Winner of the 9+ category of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award and shortlisted for the **Branford Boase Award.What would you do if you could never leave your bubble? A poignant, heartwarming tale from inside the hospital walls that teaches children the importance of treating people with kindness and empathy. Perfect for fans of Wonder and The Boy At The Back of the Class.**Amir is mad. He’s crazy. But the hospital ...

**From the award-winning author of THE BUBBLE BOY comes a heart-warming and unforgettable story? that follows one boy’s search for the perfect family, with surprising and unexpected results. Perfect for fans of Onjali Q. Rauf and Lisa Thompson.'Friendship, laughter, suspense and more!' - Ross Welford, author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER and THE 1000-YEAR-OLD BOY**THINGS MY PERFECT PARENTS MUST HAVE:A mega mansion like the ones footballers live in

There's good and bad in everyone. Except Tom.Tom used to think his life was pretty ordinary. Just another orphan, sleeping in the cellar of his uncle's pub with plenty of mice to chase. But then things started to change, both in the land of Boden-Rine and in young Tom's heart, after a stranger from a far-off land spun him a story of deadly adventure and world-ending peril. Oh, and something about a baby fourteen years ago drinking a potion with the power to make a person either who...

What is Political Science?Within human society, it is customary to distinguish between the following spheres: economic, political, social, and spiritual.The political sphere is important in that it involves and determines the interactions of different political powers. This understanding lies at the foundation of any political analysis of public life.Politics as a specific sector within human society is as old as it is modern. Many famous statesmen and scientists are c...