After battling for justice at great personal risk in his first recorded case Sergeant Caleb Cluff made a swift return to duty in this book The story opens one wet & windy night with the discovery of a young woman's corpse lying face down on the cobblestones of a passageway in the Yorkshire town of Gunnarshaw The deceased is Jane Trundle an attractive girl who worked as an assistant in a chemist's shop She yearned for the good life & Cluff finds more money in her handbag than she would have earned in wages There are echoes of Sherlock Holmes (' You know my methods Watson') in the title & in an exchange in the first chapter between Cluff & Superintendent Patterson but Cluff is very much his own man Little that goes on in & around the mean streets of Gunnarshaw escapes him He is scornful of detectives who rely solely on supposed facts ' More than facts were in question here the intangible invisible passions of human beings' Understanding those passions leads him gradually towards the truth about Jane's murder ...

Tracklist Somebody There Too Much Information Neo Futurist Cyclo Fascists Regrets Taking The Longer View Going Somewhere Tattered Now I Can See The Light Painting It Black Moonranch ...

Shortlisted for the Prix Goncourt Winner of the Goncourt du Premier Roman Winner of the Prix des Cinq Continents Winner of the Prix Francois Mauriac THE NOVEL THAT HAS TAKEN THE INTERNATIONAL LITERARY WORLD BY STORMHe was the brother of the Arab' killed by the infamous Meursault the antihero of Camus's classic novel Angry at the world & his own unending solitude he resolves to bring his brother out of obscurity by giving him a name
- Musa
- & a voice & by describing the events that led to his senseless murder on a dazzling Algerian beach A worthy complement to its great predecessor The Meursault Investigation is not only a profound meditation on Arab identity & the disastrous effects of colonialism in Algeria but also a stunning work of literature in its own right told in a unique & affecting voice

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The Mexican Revolution defined the sociopolitical experience of those living in Mexico in the twentieth century Its subsequent legacy has provoked debate between those who interpret the ongoing myth of the Revolution & those who adopt the more middle-of-the-road reality of the regime after 1940 Taking account of these divergent interpretations this Very Short Introduction offers a succinct narrative & analysis of the Revolution Using carefully considered sources Alan Knight addresses the causes of the upheaval before outlining the armed conflict between 1910 & 1920 explaining how a durable regime was consolidated in the 1920s & summing up the social reforms of the Revolution which culminated in the radical years of the 1930s Along the way Knight places the conflict alongside other 'great' revolutions & compares Mexico with the Latin American countries that avoided the violent upheaval ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Although not the first sports cars produced by Morris Garages (MG) the MG T-Series set themselves apart with an impressive radiator flanked by sweeping fenders & sparkling performance The cars featured an ash-wood body covered in steel bolted to the chassis & had leaf-spring suspension In this readable & informative book the author follows the development of the various MG T-Series models including the prewar Midgets & the MG TC TD & TF The book covers the technical developments such as the introduction of synchromesh gearing & hydraulic brakes as well as new engines Due to the post-war popularity of the cars in the United States after American GIs shipped examples back from Britain modifications were made for US editions Soon celebrities such as Clark Gable were driving them The author also describes the competing interests within the BMC group as other sports cars such as the Triumph TR2 & Austin Healey 100 were also developed As this book shows however whatever the competition the MG T-Series were always a class apart ...

The young mouse Karic seeks to rescue his family from slavery & save his people from rat oppression by reuniting the legendary Mice Templar But the Templar have been sundered by a vicious civil war distrustful of one another & despised by the very people they failed to protect The fate of all creatures now rests in the paws of one small mouse if only he can find the courage & strength to become one of the Templar knights himself ...

This beautifully designed cookbook will appeal to health-conscious home chefs & gardeners & those looking to expand their interest in sustainable consumption with a collection of mouthwatering recipes for easily incorporating the healthy & nutritious baby greens into everyday meals The East End s Good Water Farms teamed up with top food bloggers & chefs to offer creative microgreens-driven recipes Traditionally used more for garnish here microgreens are elevated to key ingredients in unexpected & delicious ways More than twenty varieties of microgreens are featured The sixty recipes include roasted figs with lemon balm & fennel microgreens; grilled red cabbage & violet radish daikon noodles with red shiso microgreen dressing; Parmesan & farro risotto with truffle roasted monkfish arugula fennel & red mustard microgreens; & coconut water microgreen pops Along with artful photography of plated dishes this comprehensive cookbook

Includes:: a section on how to save money by easily growing your own microgreens at home year-round & a microgreens glossary

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A lavishly illustrated exploration of the prevalent architecture & landscaping style of the mid-century period (c 1940-1970) & its links with modern-day living this sumptuous garden design book features examples of contemporary interpretations of the style as well as expert advice & tips on how you can achieve the style for yourself In the second half of the twentieth century outdoor living was born Even modest homes were open plan with large picture windows that brought the outside in
- & a deck or platform was the perfect answer to extending living outdoors These lived-in spaces were easy to maintain with their limited plant palette & focus on structure & hard landscaping They offered a space in which to relax & enjoy valuable leisure time a pursuit that is as relevant now as it was then Contrast was the design dynamic
- a response to the energy that was fuelled by people's hope for a bright future after the Second World War Outdoors this translated into a lively interplay of textures & colours between hardscaping materials pieces of outdoor art & striking specimen plants The first part of this seminal book charts the evolution of the MCM aesthetic starting with Frank Lloyd Wright's ' Usonion' houses & finishing with Cliff May's ranch houses looking at spaces outside & within & design influences from Europe The second part focuses on classic & contemporary interpretations of the style in exceptional gardens from all over the world It offers a unique insight into this period of seismic shift in garden design & will be a rich source of inspiration for garden makers today

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Frankie Heck is a superhero Well no not an actual superhero--but sometimes it seems to Frankie as though getting her kids out the door for school every morning is a superheroic act Middle aged middle class & living in the middle of the country this harried wife & working mother of three uses her wry wit & sense of humor to try to get her family through each day intact Frankie has a job (not a career) selling cars at the town&s only surviving car dealer; her husband Mike is a manager at the local quarry In between juggling shifts & picking up fast food dinners eaten in front of the TV Frankie & Mike raise their kids with love & solid Midwestern practicality Axl is the oldest a teenage jock who is eating the family out of house & home & walks around in his underwear Then there&s Sue their extraordinarily ordinary pre-teen daughter who fails at everything with great gusto Brick the youngest son is an odd kid whose best friend is his backpack Together they&re putting The Middle on the map Extra content Featurette Raising a Sitcom Family Featurette Sue&s Best Shots Gag reel Deleted scenes ...

The great Empire of Ice
- Chung Kuo
- has finally been shaken after more than two centuries of peace enforced by brutal tyranny

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