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Steeped in the natural history of Mary Anning's Jurassic coast, a powerful dual timeline story about fossils, friendship and a family secret finally come to light. London, 1880s: High up under the eaves of her father's townhouse, twelve-year-old Emma Linden lives and never goes out. Her dream is...

As a first-time manager, Sally felt lonely, stressed, and completely overwhelmed. It affected her life at work and at home. It took an ultimatum from her husband to stop the downward spiral. In turn, Sally became inspired to acquire new skills and insights to transform herself into a truly productive and successful leader. Her story, and the decades of coaching and passion to ensure managers, leaders and employers don’t go through what she did, is at the center of The Productive Leader. This book provides an opportunity to see time management and productivity in a new way.

Robert Foley had only been in Vietnam for six months when he was promoted to captain and given command of a rifle company. In November 1966, Foley led his men on a mission to rescue another company that had been pinned down by Viet Cong forces. His leadership that day inspired his men and led to a successful operation—and the Medal of Honor. His actions in Vietnam were only a small portion of a long and varied career of service in the US Army, but Foley did not always seem marked for success.

The Electoral College that governs America has been with us since 1804, when Thomas Jefferson's supporters redesigned it for his re-election. The Jeffersonians were motivated by the principle of majority rule. Gone were the days when a president would be elected by acclamation, as George Washington had been. Instead, given the emergence of intense two-party competition, the Jeffersonians wanted to make sure that the Electoral College awarded the presidency to the candidate of the majority, rather than minority, party. 

It's 1993, and Generation X pulses to the beat of Kurt Cobain and the grunge movement. Sixteen-year-old Maggie Lynch is uprooted from big-city Chicago to a windswept town on the Irish Sea. Surviving on care packages of Spin magazine and Twizzlers from her rocker uncle Kevin, she wonders if she'll ever find her place in this new world. When first love and sudden death simultaneously strike, a naive but determined Maggie embarks on a forbidden pilgrimage....

Discover the thrilling world of horse racing in Britain and Ireland. This comprehensive guide takes you from paddock to winner's circle, offering unparalleled insight into the Sport of Kings. Written by a lifelong racing enthusiast, bridging insider knowledge with public understanding. From the Grand National to bloodstock breeding, every aspect receives thoughtful analysis. Whether understanding bloodlines, picking winners, or appreciating cultural significance, this definitive guide delivers. Essential for racing libraries and perfect for newcomers.

Racism is not about hate and ignorance. It's about greed. And it always has been. Black Christian historian Malcolm Foley explores this idea in The Anti-Greed Gospel, showing how the desire for power and money—what some call "racial capitalism"—causes violence and exploitation. Foley reviews the history of racial violence in the United States and connects the killings of modern-day Black Americans to the history of lynching in America.

Contact Deferred explores the UFO phenomenon not through sensationalism—but through the deeper question of absence. What if the lack of disclosure is the message itself? Drawing from astronauts, philosophers, mythologists, and modern testimony, this speculative non-fiction journey asks whether humanity is being watched, contained… or deliberately delayed. Equal parts cultural critique and cosmic meditation, Contact Deferred invites you to rethink not what we’re seeing in the skies—but what we’re failing to see within ourselves.

How was it possible for one woman, later joined by a handful of others, to overcome a large organisation and bring about a gender equality sea change in higher education in her country? This is the story of how the granddaughter of Ireland's most famous suffragette won a gender discrimination case for lack of promotion, the first such win in either Ireland or the UK; then donated her €70,000 award to five other women, also passed over in that promotion round, for their High Court case.

The Don't Touch Garden explores what it is to be adopted, both for the child and the adoptive parents, through a wide range of poetic styles and complex emotions. An absorbing account of the legacy of being an adopted child. Forthright and tender, this moving sequence reflects Foley's unflinching gaze into the mirror in a sometimes excoriating attempt to discern traces of her belonging, and to make peace with the past. Joy Howard, Poet, publisher and former Fostering Services Manager.

In this powerful memoir by the fourth child and eldest surviving daughter of the family, Kathy Foley tells a heartfelt story of love and faith, tragedy and survival, and ultimately of acceptance and forgiveness between a mother and a daughter. With a degree in psychology, a career as a flight attendant and a side career as a stand-up comic, Foley’s sharp sense of humor and insights into the complexities of human relationships come through clearly in her writing.

Collider is a gripping tale of science and mysticism clashing on an epic scale, where the quest for knowledge becomes a fight for survival. Brace yourself for a journey through the looking glass of physics into a world where the past and the future collide, and reality is but a canvas waiting to be rewritten.

The stories shared with me about Lena, my husband’s mother, were extraordinary. I heard many of them over the years, tales told to me by her son and his father, accounts that were often shocking, sometimes heart-wrenching, and always fascinating.

" Une plongée vertigineuse dans les racines de la violence et dans les ravages du fanatisme. Et un vibrant plaidoyer pour que subsiste, même dans l'horreur, une part d'humanité. " Le Parisien week-end. Comment rester debout face à la violence, à l'horreur ? Comment regarder dans les yeux celui qui vous a enlevé ce que vous aviez de plus précieux ? Comment pardonner à l'assassin d'un des siens ? Comment garder espoir quand tant d'atrocités sont commises au nom de la religion ? Toutes ces questions qui nous assaillent dans une actualité toujours plus tragique, Colum McCann y a été confronté lors de sa rencontre avec Diane Foley.

This guide is specifically tailored for rural Indigenous communities. We'll explain digital advocacy and its significance in bridging communication gaps between Indigenous communities and decision-makers. Checklists, recommended tools, and easy-to-follow guides will keep you on track to developing skills in amplifying your voice, lobbying governments, and influencing change in the digital age.

Es ist Mittsommer an der Küste von England. Im kühlen Schatten eines uralten Waldes versammeln sich die Gäste zum Eröffnungswochenende von "The Manor", einem Luxushotel für einflussreiche Londoner. Doch schon früh stören Jugendliche aus dem Dorf das Fest. Und irgendetwas Dunkles regt sich unter dem offen geäußerten Unmut der Dorfbewohner, die das Hotelgelände für sich reklamieren. Die Feier eskaliert. Wahre Identitäten werden aufgedeckt und Geheimnisse gelüftet. Feindschaften treten zutage, die unter dem Deckmantel alter Freundschaft daherkamen.

The Stress Relief Playbook: Strategies for a Balanced and Relaxing Life is your essential guide to finding calm in the chaos of everyday life. Whether you're dealing with work, school, or parenting demands, this book offers practical and effective stress relief techniques designed to help you manage stress naturally and regain your peace of mind. Discover many stress management strategies, from quick stress relief tips to in-depth activities that fit into even the busiest schedules.

In this poignant novel, a young girl leaves her troubled home and, while investigating a destructive tornado with the class outcast, learns the importance of letting her guard down. A must-read for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Dan Gemeinhart, and Corey Ann Haydu. Nadine has rules for surviving as...

Intrigue. Danger. Drama. All in a day’s work for Detroit detective Molly Evers and her partner Jake Kent. Follow their case files of 1949, from one that breaks Molly's heart and sets her on a path of revenge, to the last that draws her back to Hollywood and the biggest leading man in town.

Jessie Montero has had it bad for Holt Claiborne for as long as she can remember. She just wishes he would see her as something more than the girl who serves up his favorite carne asada at Rosa’s Cantina, the restaurant she helps her family run. When her grandmother, Rosa-Maria, retires, Jessie steps in to take over the duties of housekeeper and cook at the Claiborne ranch. For her, working in such close proximity to Holt is both heaven and hell. After a messy divorce, Holt Claiborne has thrown himself into working the family ranch.