In just four months in 2009 Sri Lankas 26 year-old desperate civil war came to a brutal & bloody end on a desolate stretch of beach in the islands north east. Tens of thousands of civilians were killed when the government decimated the guerilla organisation the Tamil Tigers. Gordon Weiss witnessed the conflict at first hand as a UN spokesman in Colombo. His devastating account unravels the compelling history that led up to that final horrific episode peeling back the Sri Lankan governments cloak of silence to reveal the truth of those tragic events. ...

Into the house. Down the stairs. Through the dripping dark of the cellar. Someone is there. Someone that shouldn't be there. As a building awaits demolition a horrifying discovery is made inside the basement: a cage made from human bones
- with a terrified feral child lurking within. Unbeknownst to DI Phil Brennan & psychologist Marina Esposito they have disturbed a killer who has been operating undetected for thirty years. A killer who wants that boy back. But the cage of bones is also a box of secrets
- secrets linking Brennan to the madman in their midst. With the death toll rising & the city reeling in terror Brennan & Marina race to expose a predator more soullessly evil than any they've ever faced
- one who is hiding in plain sight.


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A HUSBAND SHE CAN NO LONGER DENY... Eight years ago Claudia Countess of Ulverdale said goodbye to her husband Anthony when he left to fight against Napoleon. Now both working as spies they find theiri'separate missions bring them together by chance in a Parisian brothel. Claudias independence
- & her virtue
- are compromised. Claudia finds herself caged within a marriage bed full of liesi??as fiery anger inflames the rising intensity between them. It is only a matter of time before Claudia gives in to a husband she hardly knows
- but one she cant resist...


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Written by a teenage dyspraxic this inspiring book is a unique practical guide for dyspraxics & those around them struggling & determined to get to grips with the social physical & psychological chaos caused by developmental co-ordination disorders (DCDs). In her own conversational style Victoria Biggs discusses both the primary effects of her learning difference
- disorganization clumsiness & poor short-term memory
- & the secondary difficulties she & other dyspraxics encounter including bullying low self-esteem & loneliness. She offers down-to-earth advice on a wide range of issues from body language puberty health & hygiene to family life & social skills. Personal stories & this-is-what-its-like-for-me accounts from other dyspraxic adolescents are also included. Her positive & practical approach & profound empathy with others in her situation make this book a must-read for dyspraxics their parents & other family members & for professionals working with them.

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Raised a Muslim but increasingly outraged by her religions hostility towards women Ayaan Hirsi Ali has now become one of todays most talked-about admired & controversial political figures because of her desire to free women from an oppressive Muslim culture. Her bestselling collection of essays THE CAGED VIRGIN now available in English for the first time brings together some of her most passionate & compelling writing on a wide range of issues concerning Islam. Drawing on her own first-hand experience & cultural background she assesses the role of women in Islam both in practice & in theory; the rights of the individual; fanaticism; & Western policies towards immigrant communities. Provocative & compelling in equal measure THE CAGED VIRGIN is an important addition to the ongoing debate about the clash of civilizations & marks the debut of a writer & activist destined to be one of the key international figures of the early twenty-first century. ...

The bestselling series returns with an even deadlier challenge as a new enemy is revealed to be searching for The 39 Clues too... Amy & Dan's race to save the hostages reaches its thrilling conclusion. Who will be victorious? The Cahills or the Vespers? More Library editions available: CAHILLS VS VESPERS 1: THE MEDUSA PLOT (9780545324090) CAHILLS VS VESPERS 2: A KING'S RANSOM (970545324106) CAHILLS VS VESPERS 3: THE DEAD OF NIGHT (9780545324120) CAHILLS VS VESPERS 4: SHATTERPROOF (9780545324137) & CAHILLS VS VESPERS 5 (9780545324151). ...

The official study text for the Level I Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) exam The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation is the financial industry's first & only globally recognized program that prepares professionals to deal with the ever-growing field of alternative investments. The second edition of CAIA Level I: An Introduction to Core Topics in Alternative Investments contains comprehensive insights on the alternative investment issues a potential Level I candidate would need to know about as they prepare for the exam. The information found here will help you build a solid foundation in alternative investment markets--with coverage of everything from the characteristics of various strategies within each alternative asset class to portfolio management concepts central to alternative investments. Uses investment analytics to examine each alternative asset class Examines quantitative techniques used by investment professionals Addresses the unique attributes associated with the alternative investment space Offers an online study guide outlining learning objectives & keywords This book is a must-have resource for anyone contemplating taking the CAIA Level I exam. So if you're ready to take your first step toward the CAIA charter take the time to understand the insights offered here. ...

Genvieve Stonefields husband Angus is missing when she seeks William Monks help to find him. She is convinced that he has been murdered by his twin brother Caleb a shadowy figure who lives in the slums bordering the Thames & has always hated his respectable businessman brother. Although worried about Hester Latterlys health as she nurses victims of a typhoid outbreak in Limehouse & threatened by a personal scandal Monk is determined to bring one of the most bizarre cases he has ever encountered to its conclusion. ...

For over thirty years John Allen was an active member of the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team & for most of them acted as Team Leader. In Cairngorm John (his call sign when in contact with Search & Rescue helicopters he recalls the challenges of mountain rescue & the many changes he has seen & been a party to. His book is filled with exciting accounts of real life rescues discussions of mountain rescue topics such as hypothermia first aid & the use of helicopters & search & rescue dogs. Peoples with interesteing characters his accounts are at all times humane & the book is laced with humour. ...

Globetrotter's The Best of Series" provides an attractive handy pocket guide to popular destinations. The book features well-presented to-the-point sections on the highlights of the city places of interest activities accommodation where to eat out entertainment & excursions. It features travel tips a general index & also a separate index for the places of interest. Each entry is cross referenced with the fold-out maps. The Highlights chapter features an introduction to each of the 20 featured highlights information on location contact details opening hours entry fees & tour details. The Sightseeing chapter features historic buildings galleries & museums parks & gardens with contact details opening hours & entry fees for each featured site. The Activities chapter features sports activities suggested routes for walking tours & organized tours while the Shopping chapter covers shops & markets. Accommodation

Includes:: listings by area & price category. Eating out covers the cuisine of the region as well as listings of suggested venues by area & price. Entertainment

Includes:: nightlife music theatre festivals casinos pubs & clubs & spectator sports. Excursions include transport options distance contact details & highlights. A Travel Tips section handles everything from transport & money to personal safety & etiquette."



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