For fans of Andrew Smith and Frank Portman and the movies Election and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off comes a hilarious and satirical novel about the highs and (very low) lows of the electoral process, proving that the popular vote is the one that matters most.Stacey Wynn was the clear front-runner for Lincoln High student council president. But then French-Canadian transfer student Julia Romero entered the race…and put the moves on Stacey’s be...

An elderly woman targets online scammers in this charmingly cozy caper from a “riotously funny” author (Publishers Weekly).Eighty-year-old Poppy Montgomery has always taken a negative view of her life. Her father? A bully. Her husbands? Losers. Her daughter and grandson? Well, they’re probably her fault. And now the police have taken away her license, her daughter wants to put her in a retirement home, and the bossy new fitter-than-thou attendee at water a...

A hilariously subversive YA debut that explores the meaning of friendship and loyalty, and also why you should avoid being trapped in a small space with an angry chicken. Perfect for fans of Andrew Smith’s Winger and Frank Portman’s King Dork.It all started with a harmless prank. But now high school junior Lawrence Barry is one step away from reform school unless he participates in a mentorship program. His mentee? Spencer Knudsen, a Norwegian exchange student with Spock-like intel...

Eighty-year-old Poppy Montgomery has always taken a negative view of her life. Her father? A bully. Her husbands? Losers. Her daughter and grandson? Well, they're probably her fault. And now the police have taken away her license, her daughter wants to put her in a retirement home, and the bossy new fitter-than-thou attendee at water aerobics is taking over her favorite class.But enough is enough, and when her new friend, Ginny, is scammed on a dating site for seniors, Poppy decide...

So, you've passed your degree and have started your first job. But are you confident about translating the theory into practice? Are you prepared to juggle the workload of a busy social worker? Do you have a plan for your continuing professional development?This practical guide provides a wealth of suggestions to help you to hit the ground running in the early stages of your new career. Fully revised and updated with the latest national frameworks for NQSWs, this survival guide pro...

Tatenda Taibu's first autobiography is his complete life story: from his uncompromising upbringing in the township of Highfield, Harare, to becoming the youngest international cricket captain in history, to quitting the game that made him at the age of 29 to pursue his faith. In this revealing tome, Taibu lifts the lid on the challenges of representing Zimbabwe in the era of Robert Mugabe, and details how constant controversy and conflict ultimately restrict meaningful progress.

No.1 – Players always come firstNo.2 – We look to the futureNo.3 – We never leave anyone behindNo.4 – We place others before ourselvesNo.5 – We keep our promisesFive women have come together with one goal, one dream. Coming from very different backgrounds in life they have to work together as a team if they want to do what no one from Scotland has ever done before. To win the Homeless World Cup, and bring the ...

YOU CAN GO PROUDLY.YOU ARE HISTORY.YOU ARE LEGEND.In villages, towns and cities across Scotland, 549 lives are gradually intertwining. People of contrasting backgrounds, ideologies and religions. Spurred on by their burning passion for equality and freedom, they will form the Scottish ranks of the Spanish Civil War's legendary International Brigade.The country is in crisis.In a sm...

I will return. I promise.Tether is a bold new work originally made in collaboration between Scotland's Wonder Fools and South Korea's Theatre SAN.Spanning sixty years and three generations, the piece weaves folk songs, love letters and war stories into a shared experience of music and memory.Beginning as a joyous communal gathering, it gradually reveals an intimate love story shaped by migration, oppression and time. Playful, powerful and deeply hu...

`The text is clear and easy to follow with vivid sessional excerpts that illustrate the theoretical dialogue′ - International Review of Psychiatry`The publication proves to contain much instructive and practice-oriented material′ - Nursing StandardStress Counselling is a comprehensive study of the theory and practice of the Rational Emotive Behaviour approach applied to stress counselling and psychotherapy. Albert Ellis pioneered R...

Dive into the Future of Feasting: Where Science Meets Your Dinner PlatePrepare to be transported to a future where dinner grows in a lab, not a field. "Cultivated Cuisine: The Future of Lab-Grown Meat" offers a cutting-edge exploration of the revolutionary world of cellular agriculture. Attention: The book takes a thrilling plunge into the complexities of lab-grown meat, examining its scientific origins, environmental implications, and potential to redefine our food system....

The American Revolution signalled a great change in the course of world history and progress. From this colonial revolt sprouted ideals of liberty and democracy, and all the aspirations and ambitions of a new people. In this work, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S. Wood discusses the character and consequences of the revolution, grounding the events and ideas that shaped the American consciousness.