Winner of the Pulitzer Prize. A brilliantly entertaining novel about memory, time, art and how humans connect at every

This book develops a particular stance on the subject of public service. It does so in large part by indicating how early modern political concepts and theories of state, sovereignty, government, office and reason of state can shed light on current problems, failings and ethical dilemmas in politics, government and political administration. Simply put, public service is an activity involving the constitution,

Western culture has a long and fraught history of cultural appropriation, a history that has particular resonance within performance practice. Patrice Pavis asks what is at stake politically and aesthetically when cultures meet at the crossroads of theatre.? A series of major recent productions are analysed, including Peter Brook\'s Mahabharata, Cixous/Mnouchkine\'s Indiande, and Barba\'s Faust. These

But Why? aims to help you tackle those awkward questions that can floor the best of us. Imagine the scene: you\'re trying to put the kids to bed, your brain has checked out for the day and suddenly, from nowhere, all manner of unrelated, but potentially important, questions are flung into the night-time routine as you\'re trying to get them to brush their teeth properly: * But why are humans ruining

Learn the fundamentals of market research with this bestselling guide that delivers an overview of the whole process, from planning a project and executing it, what tools to use, through to analysis and presenting the findings. Market Research in Practice provides a practical and robust introduction to the subject, providing a clear step-by-step guide to managing market research and how to effectively

A timely new book on how government operates - and the problems that can arise - by one of Britain\'s foremost constitutional experts. The book assesses the key principles and relationships at the heart of the constitution and how they are shaping and being shaped by the political turmoil of recent

A retelling of Anna Sewell s classic adventure story of Black Beauty as he starts life carefree in the field with his mother, and is then sold from owner to owner. Will he survive as his treatment gets worse and worse, and will he ever find an owner worthy of his unending loyalty? Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children\'s sustained engagement with texts and are more complex

How does emotional intelligence as a competency go beyond the individual to become something a group or entire organization can build and utilize collectively? Written primarily by members of the Consortium for Research on Emotional Intelligence in Organizations, founded by recognized EI experts Daniel Goleman and Cary Cherniss, this groundbreaking compendium examines the conceptual and strategic issues

Now in paperback, A Cage in Search of a Bird is the gripping story of two women caught in the vise of a terrible delusion. Laura Wilmote is a television journalist living in Paris. Her life couldn\'t be better--a stimulating job, a loving boyfriend, interesting friends--until her phone rings in the middle of one night. It is C., an old school friend whom Laura recently helped find a job at the same

In the process industries there is an ongoing need for improvement of the opera- tion of the process. One of the disciplines that will help the process engineer to achieve this is process control. There are many industrial automation systems to- day that will offer powerful tools to meet the process control needs of industries with continuous, batch and discrete operations. Advanced control solutions

Safer Gardens has information about the flammability of over 500 plants based on scientific research. Most \'fire retardant\' plant lists aren\'t based on research and include plants that research indicates are flammable. The book advises people how to design safer gardens in an increasingly flammable

Learn the tricks of beautiful gift wrapping, from making simple bows and neat corners to mastering elaborate Japanese fabric techniques . . . all with material that is recyclable, reusable, and sustainable. There are a million ways to wrap a present, and this handy green guide presents you with options that are gorgeous and sustainable, all with easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrations of key techniques.

Los Angeles, 15th January 1947. A beautiful young woman walks into the night and meets a horrific destiny. extraordinarily well written\' - The Times\'The outstanding crime writer of his generation\' - The Independent \'A wonderful tale of ambition, insanity, passion and deceit\' - Publishers

Cat Lover\'s A to Z is a charming, illustrated guide for cat fans everywhere. Mixing cute illustrations with fun observations and facts, it\'s a pawsome celebration of the special, and often very funny, relationship between our favorite pets and their devoted human servants. Combining a mix of interesting cat trivia, feline idiosyncracies, a scattering of quotes and new playful language from social

In London in 1019, a few months have passed since Thorgils escaped the clutches of the Irish Church, only to find himself at the center of a capricious love affair with Aelfgifu--wife of Knut the Great, ruler of England, and one of the most powerful men of the Viking empire. As this passionate relationship between the two begins to unfold, it forebodes inevitable consequences. When Thorgils is finally

Obi-Wan Kenobi returns in the official adaptation of the hit Disney+ series! When agents of the Empire pose a new threat, Obi-Wan Kenobi emerges after years of hiding. Taking place after the events of Star Wars Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan is tasked with keeping both of the Skywalker children safe from a distance...until young Leia Organa finds herself held in a ransom plot! COLLECTING:

The classic Clive Cussler thriller from the master of the adventure