Nominated for the 2015 Arthur Ellis Award for Best NovelWhen murder stalks a family over Christmas, Kala Stonechild trusts her intuition to get results.It’s a week before Christmas when wealthy businessman Tom Underwood disappears into thin air — with more than enough people wanting him dead.New police recruit Kala Stonechild, who has left her northern Ontario detachment to join a specialized Ottawa crime unit, is tasked with return...

“Deftly written, gripping and informative. Empire of Wild is a rip-roaring read!”****—Margaret Atwood, From Instagram“Empire of Wild is doing everything I love in a contemporary novel and more. It is tough, funny, beautiful, honest and propulsive—all the while telling a story that needs to be told by a person who needs to be telling it.”—Tommy Orange, author of There ThereA bold and brilliant new indigenou...

A riding holiday in America should be the perfect holiday for two of the Sandy Lane Stables regulars. But when the girls arrive at Whitetops Horse Farm, the family seem preoccupied and haven't prepared for their arrival. When, after several days of mucking out and grooming, they still haven't been offered a ride, Izzy decides it's time to find out what's going on.... Exciting stories of friendship and adventure, packed with authentic detail. Collectible series of 9 titles set in Sandy Lane...

You're being so secretive... Jess's accusation rang in Rosie's ears. It was true. Until recently, Rosie and Jess had done everything together. But that was before Rosie stumbled across a plot to fix a race. Now Rosie is torn between saving a horse and losing her best friend. What will she do?

"You have a real chance."When Kate hears this, she knows that her dream of winning the winter horse trials could come true. But Christmas Eve brings an unexpected present to the stables, the mysterious midnight horse. Unluckily for Kate, his owner, Izzy, has entered the trials too - and Izzy needs to win. An exciting story of friendship and adventure, packed with authentic detail. Collectible series of 9 titles set in Sandy Lane Stables.

Motivation is the one thing that distinguishes the great minds of our world from people who simply aim to get by. How many times have you heard about successful individuals crazily going without food, rest or relaxation because they are just too focused on their aspirations to stop for the mundane activities of life? Or how many times have you heard about people who were fed up with their lot in life and then worked tirelessly to become successful? These kinds of individuals are they type ...

In this era of rigorous standards, testing, and overcrowded curricula, many teachers are left wondering how they’re ever going to cover the material. Less Is More in Elementary School offers realistic solutions by providing ways teachers can streamline their curriculum, get the most out of assessment, communicate with families, and engage students in their own learning. This much-needed book will help you meet the demands of the Common Core more efficiently and effectively.

In his National Book Award–winning novel Augustus, John Williams uncovered the secrets of ancient Rome. With Butcher’s Crossing, his fiercely intelligent, beautifully written western, Williams dismantles the myths of modern America.It is the 1870s, and Will Andrews, fired up by Emerson to seek “an original relation to nature,” drops out of Harvard and heads west. He washes up in Butcher’s Crossing, a small Kansas town on the outskirts of nowhere. Butcher’s Crossing is full ...

As global water and energy systems face pressure from climate change, resource depletion, and inequitable access, traditional approaches to sustainability are challenged. Rethinking these systems requires turning toward Indigenous land-based knowledge and practices, which emphasize reciprocity, balance, and stewardship. Rooted in deep relationships with ecosystems, Indigenous perspectives offer holistic frameworks that integrate environmental, cultural, and spiritual dimensions of sustaina...

This book brings together recent research developments in relating theory. It is divided into four parts, which introduce the reader to relating theory, how it has developed and how it can be applied to clinical and forensic psychology. Topics include how couples relate to one another, how young people relate to their parents, how assessments of relating can be used in therapy, how specific negative relating styles relate to offending behaviour, risk taking and alcohol use, psychopathic an...

In the ethereal realm where poetry and prose intertwine, "The Moon to the Sun" by Alice Meynell emerges as a celestial tapestry of words. This unabridged collection invites readers on a journey through the cosmos, where the moon's gentle glow illuminates the depths of human emotion and the sun's radiant brilliance casts a warm embrace upon the soul. Meynell's lyrical prose and evocative imagery paint a vivid canvas, capturing the essence of love, loss, and the eternal quest for meaning in ...

Students are challenged to stay ahead in today's ever-changing political environment. This third edition comprehensive and accessible casebook, designed specifically for undergraduates, integrates both the political science and legal perspectives of American constitutional law. Covering developments from the constitution's drafting through to the presidency of Donald Trump, the book balances doctrinal analysis with historical and political context. Key updates include expanded discussions ...