Rats are always bigger than you expect... Marcus Didius Falco ancient Romes hangdog investigator hates sharing a cell with a rodent
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Hey Kitty Slade here. Just hanging out doing ordinary things. You know like seeing ghosts. It's been happening for a while now but this time
- this time is different... When Kitty sees a ghost ship she knows her spooky powers are growing stronger. Plunged into a dark mystery from long a go she soon encounters Beth a lost soul who drowned on board. Kitty must uncover the secrets buried at the bottom of the sea
- before it's too late... The thrilling sequel to Divine Freaks & Fire & Roses.

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What bride doesn't dream of walking down the aisle in a gown by Vera Wang the world's most sought after bridal designer? Vera Wang who single-handedly revolutionised the bridal industry with her chic sophisticated stylish designs shares her vision & ideas on every aspect of this special day in a lavish volume produced with Callaway Editions Ltd. The world's most successful bridal gown designer shares her vision for this most important event--the wedding. Rather than a soup-to-nuts approach with endless lists of what to do Vera Wang details each aspect of the wedding with her thoughts & ideas culled from years of experience in the wedding business. From budgets & bouquets to cake & communication Vera imparts her wisdom & advice. All the traditional parts of planning a wedding
- invitations registries & music--are included but what sets this book apart from all the others are the little things she pays attention to. The First Dance The Bride Who Wears Glasses Fittings (and weight fluctuations!) The Garter (Do I Have to Do That?") A wedding book by Vera Wang wouldn't be complete without detail on the bride's gown. She explains how to select the right neckline construction length bodice & waistline for each bride's figure. What fabrics are appropriate for certain times of day. How to choose among a veil headband flower blossoms or bows for a headpiece. All of this is accompanied by hundreds of photographs that illustrate Vera's vision. Vera offers advice on every aspect of this important day. There are 75 essays on gowns on veils on waistlines on choosing a short or long dress on dressing the bridal party on rings on bouquets on love & more with hundreds of glorious photographs."
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This practical & accessible book focuses on the verbal & numerical reasoning exercises which form a key part of the Police Recruit Assessment Process. The book clearly explains the purpose of the reasoning tests why these skills are important for a career in the police & examines the format & structure of the tests. It provides an explanation of the basic numeric rules & operations required for the numerical reasoning tests with questions to check understanding & a number of full mock tests with answers for both verbal & numerical reasoning. ...

A unique revision programme to consolidate skills & focus revision in the countdown to the 11+ selection tests incorporating a placement test to target the areas where further revision is most needed with straight-to-the point revision material & progress tests to quickly build skills & maximise marks. * A placement test to target the areas where further revision is most needed * Each topic starts with a clear summary of the skills that the child needs to master * Straight-to-the point explanations * Worked examples based on the most challenging 11+ questions * Skills practice questions for active revision * End of section tests to check understanding with links back to the relevant revision material. ...

This book comprises 25 assessment papers each with 30 questions. Each paper contains a range of question types including sequences codes analogies grids & similarities. Within each group questions can be phrased in different ways & these tests introduce your child to many of the more frequently used styles. The simple layout is similar to that used in many exam papers so the papers will help children to become familiar with the question types & to feel more confident tackling them in a test situation. Verbal reasoning assesses a childs ability to see patterns & relationships at sentence word & letter level. The questions test comprehension vocabulary & spelling as well as the ability to identify patterns & apply logic to solve simple problems. There is a strong correlation between language & literacy skills & verbal reasoning so reading word games & spelling skills all contribute to success in verbal reasoning. The papers can be used as timed assessment tests or worked through a little at a time for regular verbal reasoning practice. Initially it is better to focus on accuracy then as your child gains confidence working at speed can be developed. If you wish to set whole tests allow 15 minutes for each paper. If your child completes the test in less time they should be encouraged to check their answers carefully. Use the pull-out answer booklet to mark completed papers. Children can use the score boxes in the margin to make a note of their marks for each section. They then record their overall scores on the progress grid at the back of the book. It is a good idea to work through completed papers with your child then you can identify any areas of weakness or confusion & discuss those questions together. ...

This book comprises 25 assessment papers each with 30 questions. Each paper contains a range of question types including sequences codes analogies grids & similarities. Within each group questions can be phrased in different ways & these tests introduce your child to many of the more frequently used styles. The simple layout is similar to that used in many exam papers so the papers will help children to become familiar with the question types & to feel more confident tackling them in a test situation. Verbal reasoning assesses a childs ability to see patterns & relationships at sentence word & letter level. The questions test comprehension vocabulary & spelling as well as the ability to identify patterns & apply logic to solve simple problems. There is a strong correlation between language & literacy skills & verbal reasoning so reading word games & spelling skills all contribute to success in verbal reasoning. The papers can be used as timed assessment tests or worked through a little at a time for regular verbal reasoning practice. Initially it is better to focus on accuracy then as your child gains confidence working at speed can be developed. If you wish to set whole tests allow 15 minutes for each paper. If your child completes the test in less time they should be encouraged to check their answers carefully. Use the pull-out answer booklet to mark completed papers. Children can use the score boxes in the margin to make a note of their marks for each section. They then record their overall scores on the progress grid at the back of the book. It is a good idea to work through completed papers with your child then you can identify any areas of weakness or confusion & discuss those questions together. ...

As employers increase their use of psychometric tests to select staff
- & more competition for jobs & placements
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In her trademark reassuring & enlightening style Patricia Evans delivers the book millions of readers have been waiting for since her perennial best-seller The Verbally Abusive Relationship". In " The Verbally Abusive Relationship: Recovery & Renewal" Evans gives victims of verbal abuse the tools they need to put their abusive pasts behind them & rediscover who they really are. This groundbreaking guide sets down a path of healing & hope for readers everywhere regardless of their present circumstances. Divided into two parts the first part explores the nature of the recovery process provides the positive perspective readers need to reclaim their lives & analyses the various treatments & therapies for trauma. The second part consists of a series of 52 weekly affirmations designed to reinforce the lessons of recovery & renewal as readers make their way in the world as happier & healthier new versions of themselves. From the Introduction: " It is my intention that those who are recovering from verbal abuse whether overt or covert perpetrated by anyone in any circumstance find strength here in these pages. This book is a guide to living life with ever increasing clarity & confidence to overcome any way the reader has been defined by anyone"." ...

As an artist Rex has been almost forgotten for quite a long time. The man who shows us the darker shades of gay desire in tiny points which become impressive ink mosaics was simply too extreme for the mainstream. But now there is nally a comprehensive collection of the ingenious work of Rex. His gloomy masterpieces lead us into a world full of lust & submission full of dominance & sexual power. Its high time to rediscover this unique artist. ...