Winner of the the Barry Macavity & Anthony Awards for Best Novel 2017 Winner of the Agatha Award for Best Contemporary Crime Novel 2016A Goodreads Best Mystery & Thriller of 2016 finalist Former Chief Inspector Gamache has been hunting killers his entire career & as the new commander of the Surete Academy he is given the chance to combat the corruption & brutality that has been rife throughout the force But when a former colleague & professor of the Surete Academy is found murdered with a mysterious map of Three Pines in his possession Gamache has an even tougher task ahead of him When suspicion turns to Gamache himself & his possible involvement in the crime the frantic search for answers takes the investigation to the village of Three Pines where a series of shattering secrets are poised to be revealed Ingenious gripping & powerful A Great Reckoning is the new spellbinding novel from number one bestseller Louise Penny Evocative & atmospheric this magnificent work of crime fiction will stay with you long after you turn the final page ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Griff Rhys Jones was born in Wales but brought up in Essex
- & now the exile is back! In a series of eight thirty-minute adventures he explores the most beautiful the most magical & the most remarkable regions of Wales In an unusual twist on the conventional travelogue Griff starts each of the eight adventures by encountering a challenge Whether it s to walk a corgi in Pembrokeshire
- find a Welsh dresser in Conwy
- or track down the Holy Grail in Ceredigion
- each challenge tests Griff s Celtic credentials & forces him to dig deep into the spirit & psyche of the Welsh character In the process he not only uncovers surprising revelations about his fellow countrymen & his homeland
- but he also immerses himself in some of the most glorious countryside in all of Britain This enthralling & entertaining series is a sheer pleasure to watch




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Now with a new epilogue the UK's most influential food & drink journalist shoots a few sacred cows of food culture Buying locally' does no good Farmers' markets are merely a lifestyle choice & organic' is little more than a marketing label way past its sell by date This may be a little hard to swallow for the ethically-aware food shopper but it doesn't make it any less true & now the UK's most outspoken & entertaining food writer is ready to explain why Jay Rayner combines personal experience & hard-nosed reportage to explain why the doctrine of organic has been eclipsed by the need for sustainable intensification; & why the future lies in large-scale food production rather than the cottage industries that foodies often cheer for From the cornfields of America to the killing lines of Yorkshire abattoirs via the sheep-covered hills of New Zealand Rayner takes us on a journey that will change the way we shop cook & eat forever & give us a few belly laughs along the way ...

When Santa's sleigh crashes in their back garden on Christmas Eve rescue dogs Ramsey & Blue jump into action Volunteering to pull the sleigh they help Santa meet his deadline & deliver presents around the world
- all before their hoomans wake up This book is an accessible colourful tale of two best friends perfect for children but with a hidden message Greyhounds are classified as livestock rather than pets & Miriam is hoping that this book will do something to change that She will be donating a portion of the proceeds to Foal Farm Animal Rescue & Birmingham Greyhound Protection who do such incredible work
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A Grief Observed comprises the reflections of the great scholar & Christian on the death of his wife after only a few short years of marriage Painfully honest in its dissection of his thoughts & feelings this is a book that details his paralysing grief bewilderment & sense of loss in simple & moving prose Invaluable as an insight into the grieving process just as much as it is as an exploration of religious doubt A Grief Observed will continue to offer its consoling insights to a huge range of readers as it has for over fifty years 'A classic of the genre a literary answer to the pain of loss' Robert Mc Crum ...

Most of us can tell the difference between a Blue Tit & a Blackbird or a Robin & a Wren but what happens if you close your eyes
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An entertaining guide to some of our commonest & most curious coastal wildlife Brett Westwood is joined by naturalist Phil Gates in this informative & entertaining guide to a variety of common coastal wildlife Recorded in early summer along the coast of Northumberland each programme focuses on a different habitat
- rock pools sandy beaches sea cliffs strandlines & mudflats adjoining saltmarshes The series offers helpful advice on the appearance behaviourand sounds of some of the typical species you're likely to find around Britain's coast Brett & Phil peel back the seaweed clamber across rocks & sift through mud to examine the plants & animals that make this environment their home & discuss how they've adapted to survive & thrive in some of the most hostile coastal habitats A Guide to Coastal Wildlife will give listeners the confidence to identify everything from sea squirts to sandhoppers & from marram grass to mud shrimps It will appeal to the complete novice & to more experienced naturalists who want to learn more about our fascinating & diverse coastal wildlife Duration 1 hour 15 mins approx
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Current or future user-support professionals discover the critical people skills & exceptional technical knowledge to provide outstanding support with Beisse's A GUIDE TO COMPUTER USER SUPPORT FOR HELP DESK & SUPPORT SPECIALISTS 6E This useful guide focuses on the informational resources & technical tools needed most to function effectively in a support position Readers learn to handle troubleshooting & problem solving successfully communicate with clients determine a client's specific needs train end-users & even handle budgeting & other management priorities This edition prepares readers to work with the latest developments from Web & e-mail-based support to Windows (R) 7 & cloud computing Leading Help STAR (R) & Microsoft (R) Office Project Professional 2010 software accompanying the text further reinforce user-support knowledge & skills ...

This A-Z guide provides a wealth of information for every country in the world Each entry gives a brief history & outlines contemporary social economic political & religious issues In addition for each country there is a clear map & a quick-reference fact box containing data & statistics including languages population GDP capital city life expectancy & more The inclusion of at least one web link for every country is a new feature to this edition & web links are conveniently accessible via the Guide to Countries of the World companion website Invaluable supplementary material

Includes:: detailed indicator tables showing income & poverty health & population etc & list of international organizations such as the EU & the African Union with essential information about these groupings Revised & fully up to date with the latest key facts this accessible guide is ideal for students & teachers of geography politics economics world religions & world history at all levels as well as anyone wanting a home reference book to accompany an atlas

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This fifth edition of Dr Kristi Kanel's A GUIDE TO CRISIS INTERVENTION covers the fundamentals of situational & developmental crises how they occur & how they have been managed since the 1940s Kanel discusses traditional counseling models as they relate to crisis intervention & shows how they have been incorporated into her model-the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention-that is used by both paraprofessionals & professionals Presented in detail the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention is ideal to be used in any mental health setting & with any individual (from any population) in a crisis situation The text provides detailed examples of specific crisis situations including developmental crises trauma crises post traumatic stress disorder crises (PTSD) crises of personal victimization substance abuse crises & crises related to loss terminal & serious illness & disabilities New chapters discuss veterans' issues; sexual assault & rape; & ethical legal & professional issues The author also explores suicide assessment & the use of the Mental Status Exam Every chapter offers case vignettes to aid students in practicing the skills presented in the ABC Model of Crisis Intervention ...