The Call of the Wild tells the story of Buck a domestic dog who is kidnapped from his home in California & forced to pull sleds in the Arctic wasteland White Fang by contrast is the tale of a crossbreed who is three-quarters wolf & a quarter dog & who must endure considerable suffering in the wilderness before being tamed by an American & taken to live in California Extraordinary both for the vividness of their descriptions & the success with which they imagine life from a non-human perspective these two classics of children's literature are two of the greatest & most popular animal stories ever written This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The Call of the Wild & White Fang features an afterword by Sam Gilpin Designed to appeal to the booklover the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful special gift editions of much-loved classic titles Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love & treasure ...

Life is good for Buck in Santa Clara Valley where he spends his days eating & sleeping in the golden sunshine But one day a treacherous act of betrayal leads to his kidnap & he is forced into a life of toil & danger Dragged away to be a sledge dog in the harsh & freezing cold Yukon Buck must fight for his survivial Can he rise above his enemies & become the master of his realm once again? With an inspirational introduction by award-winning author Melvyn Burgess The Call of the Wild is one of the twenty wonderful classic stories being reissued in Puffin Classics in March 2015 ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Be careful before answering your next call It could be the beginning of your worst nightmare After a tough week Tanya Kaitlin is looking forward to a relaxing night in but as she steps out of her shower she hears her phone ring The video call request comes from her best friend Karen Ward Tanya takes the call & the nightmare begins Detectives Robert Hunter & Carlos Garcia are thrown into a rollercoaster of evil chasing a predator who scouts the streets & social media networks for victims taunting them with secret messages & feeding on their fear AS ADDICTIVE AS A TV BOXSET! What the reviewers are saying ' Carter has a background in criminal psychology & the killers at the centre of his novels are all the more terrifying for it' Mail on Sunday chosen for ' If You Only Pack One' ' Carter is one of those authors who makes writing look effortless I couldn't put it down' Crime Squad ' An insanely good crime series Extraordinarily well written high quality & high drama all the way' Liz Loves Books ' An intriguing & scary thriller' Better Reading 'A gripping feast of thrills' Shots 'A gripping psychological thriller' Breakaway ' Very satisfying read' Falcata Times ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Be careful before answering your next call It could be the beginning of your worst nightmare After a tough week Tanya Kaitlin is looking forward to a relaxing night in but as she steps out of her shower she hears her phone ring The video call request comes from her best friend Karen Ward Tanya takes the call & the nightmare begins Karen is gagged & bound to a chair in her own living room If Tanya disconnects from the call if she looks away from the camera he will come after her next the deep raspy demonic voice at the other end of the line promises her As Detectives Robert Hunter & Carlos Garcia investigate the threats they are thrown into a rollercoaster of evil chasing a predator who scouts the streets & social media networks for victims taunting them with secret messages & feeding on their fear What the reviewers are saying ' Carter is one of those authors who makes writing look effortless I couldn't put it down' Crime Squad ' An insanely good crime series Extraordinarily well written high quality & high drama all the way' Liz Loves Books ' An intriguing & scary thriller' Better Reading 'A gripping feast of thrills' Shots 'A gripping pspychological thriller' Breakaway ' Very satisfying read' Falcata Times ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER Be careful before answering your next call It could be the beginning of your worst nightmare After a tough week Tanya Kaitlin is looking forward to a relaxing night in but as she steps out of her shower she hears her phone ring The video call request comes from her best friend Karen Ward Tanya takes the call & the nightmare begins Detectives Robert Hunter & Carlos Garcia are thrown into a rollercoaster of evil chasing a predator who scouts the streets & social media networks for victims taunting them with secret messages & feeding on their fear AS ADDICTIVE AS A TV BOXSET! What the reviewers are saying ' Carter has a background in criminal psychology & the killers at the centre of his novels are all the more terrifying for it' Mail on Sunday chosen for ' If You Only Pack One' ' Carter is one of those authors who makes writing look effortless I couldn't put it down' Crime Squad ' An insanely good crime series Extraordinarily well written high quality & high drama all the way' Liz Loves Books ' An intriguing & scary thriller' Better Reading 'A gripping feast of thrills' Shots 'A gripping psychological thriller' Breakaway ' Very satisfying read' Falcata Times ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Detective Inspector Hazel Micallef (Susan Sarandon) leads a quiet life with her mother (Ellen Burstyn) her painkillers & an occasional drink But when she checks on an ill neighbor she stumbles upon a gruesome murder that shatters her peaceful existence With the help of a fellow detective (Gil Bellows) & a transfer cop (Topher Grace) she unearths a series of similar killings across the country When a local priest (Donald Sutherland) suggests a link to an ancient ritual Hazel focuses her search on a religious madman with a deadly higher calling Based on the novel by Inger Ash Wolfe it’s a journey to the shadowy landscape between faith & fear Bonus Features Divine Intention Making The Calling Thriller fans can go deeper inside the dark mystery of the film with the chilling bonus featurette “ Divine Intention Making The Calling” giving a unique look at the making of this highly original new serial killer murder mystery ...

Shares with you the secrets to calm & stress-free toddler parenting This book reveals that by understanding how your toddler thinks & what changes he is going through you can respond with complete confidence & stop sweating the small stuff 304 pages Chicot Dr Rebecca ...

Discover tried-&-tested techniques to help you relax during labour so that you can work with your body for an empowering positive birth Birth is a natural & normal event & while it can be unpredictable this book will show you how you can make it a gentle & enjoyable experience In The Calm Birth Method hypnobirthing expert Suzy Ashworth helps you to build confidence in your body & its abilities & shares practical techniques to support you so that no matter what happens you feel prepared Walking you & your birth partner through the whole process of birth preparation Suzy explores Why many women feel so scared of giving birth & how to eliminate these fears during pregnancy How relaxing your mind & body during birth transforms your physiology Practical tools & techniques to promote deep relaxation & mindfulness How to unify birth partners & care providers to ensure the birthing environment is stress-free & has the most conducive set up for a calm & relaxing birth Breathing techniques & visualizations to help with the sensations of birth Take the power back into your own hands so that you can learn to trust your body & look forward to welcoming your child into the world with confidence ...

Growing up in the modern world our children can often feel distracted stressed & anxious The ancient wisdom of Buddhism with its emphasis on peace compassion & mindfulness is the ideal basis for helping any child face the challenges of daily life with increased confidence & calm From the tale of Percy the ostrich & Kevin the snail which teaches the importance of friendship to that of Marina the mermaid & the golden shell which will encourage your child to meet adversity with honesty & compassion the stories are designed to both entertain & enlighten helping to develop your child's imagination & sense of creativityreassure your child about any worries they may have teach your child about empathy & showing compassion to othersstimulate the imagination & enhance the creativity of your child boost your child's self-confidenceencourage your child along the path of right living ...

Karl Popper was one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century His criticism of induction & his falsifiability criterion of demarcation between science & non-science were major contributions to the philosophy of science Popper's broader philosophy of critical rationalism comprised a distinctive philosophy of social science & political theory His critique of historicism & advocacy of the open society marked him out as a significant philosopher of freedom & reason This book sets out the historical & intellectual contexts in which Popper worked & offers an overview & diverse criticisms of his central ideas The volume brings together contributors with expertise on Popper's work including people personally associated with Popper (such as Jarvie Miller Musgrave Petersen & Shearmur) specialists on the topics treated (Bradie Godfrey-Smith & Jackson) & scholars with special interests in aspects of Popper's work (Andersson Hacohen Maxwell & Stokes) ...