The most violent thunderstorm in living memory occurs above a sleepy village on the West Coast of Scotland A young couple take shelter in the woods never to be seen again DCI Jack Russell is brought in to investigate Nearing retirement he agrees to undertake one last case which he believes can be solved as a matter of routine But what Jack discovers in the forest leads him to the conclusion that he is following in the footsteps of a psychopath who is just getting started Jack is flung headlong into a race against time to prevent the evolution of a serial killer ...

A murder mystery in the finest tradition of English detective novels John le Carre's A Murder of Quality is an ingenious puzzle featuring his best-loved character George Smiley published in Penguin Modern Classics Stella Rode has twice disturbed the ancient cloisters of Carne School firstly by being the wrong sort with her doilies & china ducks & secondly by being murdered George Smiley who has his own connection with the school is asked by an old Service friend to investigate Smiley knows that Stella feared her husband would murder her but as he probes further beneath Carne's respectable veneer he uncovers far more than a simple crime of passion In his second George Smiley novel le Carre moves outside the world of espionage to reveal the secrets at the heart of another particularly English institution The result is a pitch-perfect murder mystery with Smiley as master detective If you enjoyed A Murder of Quality you might like le Carre's Call for the Dead also available in Penguin Modern Classics' Beautifully intelligent satiric & witty' Daily Telegraph ...

When hordes of people descend on the picturesque village of Nasely for the annual celebration of its most famous resident murder mystery writer Agnes Crabbe events take a dark turn as the festival opens with a shocking death Each year the residents are outnumbered by crowds dressed as Crabbe's best-known character the lady detective Millicent Cutter The weekend is never a mild-mannered affair as fan club rivalries bubble below the surface but tensions reach new heights when a second Crabbe devotee is found murdered Though the police are quick to arrive on the scene the facts are tricky to ascertain as the witnesses suspects & victim are all dressed as Miss Cutter & they all want to solve that crime too ...

Tracklist When You Wish Upon A Star Stop The Cavalry O Holy Night Jingle Bells Forever A Harding Christmas River Dingle Bells Far Away From Home Christmas Eve Stopping by Woods On A Snowy Evening Christmas Past Happy Christmas (The War Is Over) Winter Song Beannacht Jingle Bells Forever The Start Of Christmas ...

Group work is a popular & widely used social work method Focusing particularly on the central role of mutual aid in effective group work this text presents the theoretical base outlines core principles & introduces the skills for translating those theories & principles into practice A Mutual-Aid Model for Social Work with Groups will help readers to catalyze the strengths of group members such that they become better problem solvers in all areas of life from the playroom to the boardroom Increased coverage of evaluation & evidence-based practice speaks to the field's growing concern with monitoring process & assessing progress The book also

Includes:: worker-based obstacles to mutual aid their impact & their antidotes pre-group planning including new discussion on curriculum groups group building by prioritizing certain goals & norms in the new group the significance of time & place on mutual aid & the role of the group worker maintaining mutual aid during so-called individual problem solving an expanded discussion of anti-oppression & anti-oppressive practice unlocking a group's potential to make difference & conflict useful special considerations in working with time-limited open-ended & very large groups Case examples are used throughout to help bridge the gap between theory & practice & exercises for class or field help learners to immediately apply conceptual material to their practice All resources required to carry out the exercises are contained in over 20 appendices at the end of the book Key points at the end of each chapter recap the major concepts presented & a roster of recommended reading for each chapter points the reader to further resources on each topic Designed to support ethical & successful practice this textbook is an essential addition to the library of any social work student or human service practitioner working with groups

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From the election from hell to the future according to Donald Trump A Nation Unmade by War surveys American exceptionalism in the age of absurdity 250 pages Engelhardt Tom ...

Everyone knows Isabella Lady Trent to be the world&s preeminent dragon naturalist Here at last in her own words is the true story of a pioneering spirit who risked her reputation prospects & her life to satisfy scientific curiosity; of how she sought true love despite her lamentable eccentricities; & of her thrilling expedition to the mountains of Vystrana where she made discoveries that would change the world ...

It is difficult to think of a more quintessential symbol of the British countryside than the British Hedgerow bursting with blackberries hazelnuts & sloes & home to oak & ash field mice & butterflies But as much as we might dream about foraging for mushrooms or collecting wayside nettles for soup most of us are unaware of quite how profoundly hedgerows have shaped the history of our landscape & our fellow species One of Britain's best known naturalists John Wright introduces us to the natural & cultural history of hedges (as well as ditches dykes & dry stone walls)
- from the arrival of the first settlers in the British Isles to the modern day when we have finally begun to recognise the importance of these unique ecosystems His intimate knowledge of the countryside & its inhabitants brings this guide to life whether discussing the skills & craft of hedge maintenance or the rich variety of animals plants algae & fungi who call them home Informative practical entertaining & richly illustrated in colour throughout A Natural History of the Hedgerow is a book to stuff into your pocket for country walks in every season or to savour in winter before a roaring fire
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A memoir by the iconic singer-songwriter chronicling her story from her beginnings in Brooklyn through her remarkable success as one of the world's most acclaimed musical talents to her present day as a leading performer & activist From her marriage to Gerry Goffin with whom she wrote dozens of songs that hit the charts to her own achievements notably with ' Tapestry' which remained on the charts for more than six years to her experiences as a mother this memoir chronicles one of music's most successful & fascinating stars The book

Includes:: dozens of photos from King's childhood her own family & behind-the-scenes images from her performances over the years

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This fully revised & updated identification guide to 280 bird species including all resident & regular migratory species occurring in Singapore is perfect for resident & visitor alike High quality photographs from Singapore's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include common & scientific plus Chinese & Malay names size distribution habits & habitat The user-friendly introductioncovers geography & climate vegetation opportunities for naturalists & the main sites for viewing the listed species Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Singapore encompassing for each species its common & scientific name & IUCN status as at 2017 ...