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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This book is a dramatic and philosophical dialogue that explores the rise of Donald Trump, the state of American democracy, and global political shifts. The speaker, Adamantios, defends his views in a mock trial format inspired by Socrates' Apology, positioning himself as a "gadfly" who challenges societal norms and provokes critical thought.He argues that Trump is neither a savior nor a tyrant but a symptom of deep dissatisfaction with the political establishment. Unlike other wealthy businessmen, Trump succeeded politically by tapping into public discontent with elites and government dysfunction. This dissatisfaction is part of a broader global trend where alternative models to liberal democracy, like China's "whole-process democracy" or Singapore's hybrid system, are gaining appeal.Adamantios highlights growing censorship, government overreach, and societal division in the U.S., warning that America is becoming more like the authoritarian regimes it criticizes. He defends the importance of free inquiry and warns against suppressing dissent, asserting that the true danger lies not in Trump himself, but in a decaying democratic system that no longer meets the needs of its citizens.In a powerful turn, Professor Di Neve, initially critical of Adamantios, experiences a change of heart. She acknowledges the failures of both capitalism and the modern political class, embracing Marx's critique of class struggle while affirming the value of open dialogue and philosophical inquiry. She calls for solidarity among Americans across political divides, warning against manipulation by elites and the illusion of freedom provided by symbolic acts that don't address structural inequalities.The book ultimately urges citizens to reject polarization, embrace dialogue, and pursue self-examination and societal reform through critical thinking, in line with classical philosophical ideals Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Understanding Nutrition is a short but comprehensive guide to how the body breaks down, digests and uses the foods we eat. We explore the building blocks of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats, along with the roles of vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, we look at how our body uses these nutrients for fuel, energy and repair, along with the problem of eating too much of the wrong fuel, which effects our bodies, causing disease and dysfunction. Understanding Nutrition is a brief introduction to the building blocks of our food, which includes: simple and complex carbohydrates, protein and amino acids, omega fats, cholesterol, trans fats and rancid fats, along with superfoods, probiotics and gut bacteria. In addition, this book also helps the reader to gain a basic understanding of diabetes and arterial disease without the use of complicated language. A great introduction to health and nutrition and Ideal for anyone interested in learning about the basic components of food, health and disease, along with the newer topics of gut bacteria and probiotics. Understanding Nutrition is aimed for those who are wishing to learn the foundations of nutrition for their own personal interest, to brush up on their basic knowledge, or for those who are looking to take further study in the future. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. We are in the midst of a civilization-wide transformation of the scale never seen before: halving carbon emissions by 2030, reversing natural habitat loss, overhauling social inequality, tackling the mental health and wellbeing pandemic, embracing the digital revolution, and dealing with rising volatility and turbulence across all aspects of society and working-life. No organization is spared. Climate change, Covid and conflict; an increasingly dispersed multi-generational workforce that is crying out for meaning and belonging: The unrelenting pace of these leadership challenges is demanding an evolution in organizational thinking in response. The old Industrial-age of top down, organization-as-machine metaphor is breaking down and a new one is breaking through - the organization-as-living-system. Now more than ever, organizations need to adapt to disruptive innovations and new ways of working while co-creating life-affirming futures for all. Today's new-norm of unceasing transformation demands a new-norm in leadership and organizational development. Leading by Nature goes right to the heart of this agile living-systems approach, informed by the regenerative systems in the natural world to inspire practices, tools and techniques that will help us lead organizations capable of transforming and thriving in a fast-emerging future. Author of four previous books and thought leader, Giles Hutchins, draws upon over 25 years experience in leadership and organizational development, and over 10 years of senior leadership coaching and regenerative leadership practice to apply an approach to next-stage future-fit business. This is a must-read for leaders interested in leading thriving organizations amid the increasingly volatile times ahead. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Now What the duck!Are you looking for some fun activities you can do with just a handful of bricks? Like most teachers, trainers, and counsellors, HR professionals, management consultants, you are likely being asked to do more with less. If so, this is the perfect resource for you. You might be working with a classroom full of students, a large group of people at a conference, or a small group, board of directors, or group of executives. Regardless, we have the activities you need to keep people engaged, communicating, and learning while time flies by. In addition, this is the perfect reference for industrial designers, and anyone working with diverse populations, diversity and inclusion, team building, collaboration, English as a Second Language, and so much more.This collection of duck activities has a strong play element; however, we do not want it to sound like it is all just for fun. There is, in fact, a wealth of solid theory that forms the basis of why we developed this stream of uses for six bricks in business, coaching and many learning environments.The idea of using playful methods for a range of purposes to generate innovative thinking is not new. For centuries, people have used artifacts like totems and puppets to tell stories and share information, beliefs, and knowledge. We also know that many facilitators and trainers are using tools such as design thinking and agile methodologies where prototyping and games play an important role in the processes of thinking and creating.Whatever your goal, using 3D models is a great facilitation tool. It allows you to lead people through a process where they are able to examine their inside world and relate these lessons to their work environment. These insights then lead to opportunities for further exploration and discovery and ultimately, more productive and effective communication.Everyone is working with limited resources, no matter what field you are working in, the power of the duck is now at your fingertips. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This book by leadership and sustainability experts Giles Hutchins and Laura Storm provides an exciting and comprehensive framework for building regenerative life-affirming businesses. It offers a multitude of business cases, fascinating examples from nature's living systems, insights from the front-line pioneers and tools and techniques for leaders to succeed and thrive in the 21st century.Regenerative Leadership draws inspiration from pioneering thinking within biomimicry, circular economy, adult developmental psychology, anthropology, biophilia, sociology, complexity theory and next-stage leadership development. It connects the dots between these fields through a powerful framework that enables leadership to become regenerative: in harmony with life, building thriving, prosperous organizations amid transformational times. The book is a combination of theoretical frameworks, case studies, tools & practices: Everything the leader needs to be successful in the 21st century.Regenerative Leadership - what's it all about?While the future is uncertain, we clearly see an upward trend towards sustainable conscious business. And this is more than just a trend - we're witnessing a new kind of organization emerging.An organization which is able to rapidly sense and respond to the ever-changing business climate by innovating how and why it creates and delivers value, and the way it engages internally and externally with its ecosystem of employees, customers, suppliers, resources, investors, society and environment.This new kind of organization is the organization-as-living-system that is designed on the Logic of Life: life-affirming businesses that thrive from the inside out, by cultivating conditions conducive for life, internally and externally. These organizations nurture flourishing cultures while focusing on products and services that enhance society and the environment.Regenerative organizations will be tomorrow's success stories. Giles Hutchins is Chairman of The Future Fit Leadership Academy, keynote speaker, executive coach and author of three critically acclaimed business books, previously Director at KPMG and Global Head of Sustainability Solutions for Atos Origin. He is co-founding partner of Regenerators.Laura Storm has spent her entire career working in the intersection between business, leadership, sustainability, climate change policy and innovation. She has started and led multiple international organizations focused on the global transformation to sustainability - including Copenhagen Climate Council, World Business Summit on Climate Change and Sustainia. She has been awarded the title "Worldchanger" by Greenbiz, is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and Sustainability Expert, sits on many boards and is founder of Regenerators. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. I've written this memoir for my English and Colombian family, dear friends and music fans, who have followed my musical twists and turns for over half a century. We all have different memories of the same events, and these stories are my stories. It's a memoir that spans my 50's childhood in Cuba, Hawaii and Venezuela, when everything seemed in the brightest technicolor, to grey but very cool '60's London and the start of a music career that continues to enrich my life, some 50 years later. Roxy Music is an important part of the story and I will be forever thankful to the doors it opened for me to a global world of music and musical collaborations. But I hope you'll find my family history every bit as fascinating as my music adventures, I'm proud to be related to a Colombian pirate, a spy and and an Italian opera musician. Phil Manzanera is one of the UK's best-known musicians, record producers, having shot to prominence in the early '70's as the lead guitarist with the seminal band, Roxy Music. In 2022 the band celebrated its 50th anniversary with a critically acclaimed tour of the US and UK. Phil combines his live playing with writing and producing new music, as well as contributing to other artist's albums. Manzanera, born to a British father and Colombian mother, has always taken a global approach to his music making, collaborating with musicians from South and Latin America, South Africa, Cuba and continental Europe. He has worked with many of the greats of popular music, including Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Robert Wyatt, Tim Finn and Brian Eno. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This book is a dramatic and philosophical dialogue that explores the rise of Donald Trump, the state of American democracy, and global political shifts. The speaker, Adamantios, defends his views in a mock trial format inspired by Socrates' Apology, positioning himself as a "gadfly" who challenges societal norms and provokes critical thought.He argues that Trump is neither a savior nor a tyrant but a symptom of deep dissatisfaction with the political establishment. Unlike other wealthy businessmen, Trump succeeded politically by tapping into public discontent with elites and government dysfunction. This dissatisfaction is part of a broader global trend where alternative models to liberal democracy, like China's "whole-process democracy" or Singapore's hybrid system, are gaining appeal.Adamantios highlights growing censorship, government overreach, and societal division in the U.S., warning that America is becoming more like the authoritarian regimes it criticizes. He defends the importance of free inquiry and warns against suppressing dissent, asserting that the true danger lies not in Trump himself, but in a decaying democratic system that no longer meets the needs of its citizens.In a powerful turn, Professor Di Neve, initially critical of Adamantios, experiences a change of heart. She acknowledges the failures of both capitalism and the modern political class, embracing Marx's critique of class struggle while affirming the value of open dialogue and philosophical inquiry. She calls for solidarity among Americans across political divides, warning against manipulation by elites and the illusion of freedom provided by symbolic acts that don't address structural inequalities.The book ultimately urges citizens to reject polarization, embrace dialogue, and pursue self-examination and societal reform through critical thinking, in line with classical philosophical ideals Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Green, Richard Michael (illustrateur). Paperback. George has a BIG secret that no one knows! Hidden in the loft of his house is a magnificent, fire-breathing dragon. At night, George flies out on his dragon, helping people in trouble. But rumours are spreading around town about a mystical flying creature and its rider- the people are scared and want to find and banish the beast. Will George keep his secret or will the townsfolk drive the dragon away? This is a wonderful story of heroes and heartache and the 2nd in the series for author Tom Green and his illustrator father, Richard Green. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Murrock, Jasmin (illustrateur). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Understanding Nutrition is a short but comprehensive guide to how the body breaks down, digests and uses the foods we eat. We explore the building blocks of Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats, along with the roles of vitamins and minerals. Furthermore, we look at how our body uses these nutrients for fuel, energy and repair, along with the problem of eating too much of the wrong fuel, which effects our bodies, causing disease and dysfunction. Understanding Nutrition is a brief introduction to the building blocks of our food, which includes: simple and complex carbohydrates, protein and amino acids, omega fats, cholesterol, trans fats and rancid fats, along with superfoods, probiotics and gut bacteria. In addition, this book also helps the reader to gain a basic understanding of diabetes and arterial disease without the use of complicated language. A great introduction to health and nutrition and Ideal for anyone interested in learning about the basic components of food, health and disease, along with the newer topics of gut bacteria and probiotics. Understanding Nutrition is aimed for those who are wishing to learn the foundations of nutrition for their own personal interest, to brush up on their basic knowledge, or for those who are looking to take further study in the future. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. When a time-traveling shape-shifter named The Reminder crashes the final seconds of a high school basketball game in Dubai, teen protagonist Leyth Sharaf and his teammate Ellie are yanked into a swirling portal and into a future that's unraveling fast. Each dystopian destination they land in reveals the terrifying consequence of humanity failing to act. From starvation in Lagos to illiteracy in Helsinki and energy blackouts in Beijing, Leyth and Ellie witness seventeen disasters, each linked to one of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Armed with sharp wit, big ideas, and zero formal authority, the teens time-jump back to 2025, racing to rewrite each future. Their solutions are bold and often hilarious: viral social media campaigns that make education trendy again, pancake-flinging protests to stop water exploitation in Toronto, and junk food taste tests that turn teenagers into healthy snack evangelists.In each mission, they confront inequality, greed, waste, and apathy, but also uncover surprising allies: community leaders, forgotten teachers, underutilized buildings, and their own creative instincts. Along the way, they're reminded that progress isn't about saving the world alone, it's about reminding people of the power they already have.A fast-paced, funny, and deeply relevant adventure, Seventeen Missions to Save the World makes global challenges human and shows that change starts with awareness, action, and a little bit of chaos. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Back to the Future, this story inspires Gen Z readers to think globally, act locally, and never underestimate the ripple effects of a good idea at the right time. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. A gripping tale of secrets, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice.In 1925 Albany, New York where jazz and speakeasies mask the city's darker undercurrents, private investigator Sloan Sheppard is handed a case unlike any before. Judge Archie Stafford believes someone wants him dead-but when a prominent lawyer mistakenly drinks poisoned tea meant for the judge, Sloan is thrown into a world of deception, ambition, and ruthless vendettas.Navigating Albany's opulent society and its shadowy criminal underworld, Sloan follows a trail of secrets that threatens to unravel everything he thought he knew. Justice, loyalty, and deception collide as he faces off against an adversary far more dangerous than he anticipated. With time running out and secrets unraveling with deadly consequences, Sloan must rely on his instincts to uncover the truth-before the killer strikes again.A Coffin is Waiting blends the glamor and grit of the 1920s with a tightly woven mystery that will keep readers on edge until the very last page. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Craig, Rikki (illustrateur). Paperback. This book offers a vivid collection of reminiscences from Margaret Horn's early years in the rural fishing village of Auchmithie, near Arbroath, where she was born in 1935. Auchmithie, immortalized in Sir Walter Scott's celebrated novel The Antiquary, was a close-knit community renowned as the birthplace of the famous Arbroath Smokie.The stories, lovingly compiled by Margaret's daughter together with local museum professional and folk historian, Patricia Clegg, capture the anecdotes Margaret shares at local gatherings where she is often invited to speak. A proud and active member of her community, Margaret still devotes her time to committees such as the Village Hall and the local church. She also became a well-known restaurateur, founding the But 'n' Ben Restaurant fifty years ago-a beloved institution that has attracted admirers from across the globe.The book is beautifully illustrated by acclaimed local artist Rikki Craig, whose work has long been celebrated. Craig's artistry not only enriches these pages but also reflects his wider influence as a driving force behind the local arts scene, which continues to draw visitors from all over Scotland. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. This book by leadership and sustainability experts Giles Hutchins and Laura Storm provides an exciting and comprehensive framework for building regenerative life-affirming businesses. It offers a multitude of business cases, fascinating examples from nature's living systems, insights from the front-line pioneers and tools and techniques for leaders to succeed and thrive in the 21st century.Regenerative Leadership draws inspiration from pioneering thinking within biomimicry, circular economy, adult developmental psychology, anthropology, biophilia, sociology, complexity theory and next-stage leadership development. It connects the dots between these fields through a powerful framework that enables leadership to become regenerative: in harmony with life, building thriving, prosperous organizations amid transformational times. The book is a combination of theoretical frameworks, case studies, tools & practices: Everything the leader needs to be successful in the 21st century.Regenerative Leadership - what's it all about?While the future is uncertain, we clearly see an upward trend towards sustainable conscious business. And this is more than just a trend - we're witnessing a new kind of organization emerging.An organization which is able to rapidly sense and respond to the ever-changing business climate by innovating how and why it creates and delivers value, and the way it engages internally and externally with its ecosystem of employees, customers, suppliers, resources, investors, society and environment.This new kind of organization is the organization-as-living-system that is designed on the Logic of Life: life-affirming businesses that thrive from the inside out, by cultivating conditions conducive for life, internally and externally. These organizations nurture flourishing cultures while focusing on products and services that enhance society and the environment.Regenerative organizations will be tomorrow's success stories. Giles Hutchins is Chairman of The Future Fit Leadership Academy, keynote speaker, executive coach and author of three critically acclaimed business books, previously Director at KPMG and Global Head of Sustainability Solutions for Atos Origin. He is co-founding partner of Regenerators.Laura Storm has spent her entire career working in the intersection between business, leadership, sustainability, climate change policy and innovation. She has started and led multiple international organizations focused on the global transformation to sustainability - including Copenhagen Climate Council, World Business Summit on Climate Change and Sustainia. She has been awarded the title "Worldchanger" by Greenbiz, is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and Sustainability Expert, sits on many boards and is founder of Regenerators. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. The Preface explains that the author has posed as a journalist to interview the ultimate Source on a theme of interest to every awakening soul - the theme of their own identity, purpose for living, and method of making progress. The journalistic style is chosen for its pragmatic effectiveness to attract a mass readership rather than an academic style that can speak to only a small, specialized audience. Throughout the book, the journalist is unrelenting in asking their six essential questions: 1. WHO is this rational soul that is seeking answers? 2. WHAT is the nature of spiritual development; what are its exact operations? 3. WHY would people be motivated to seek spiritual growth; what is the range of potential benefits? 4. WHEN does soul growth and expansion occur; under what circumstances? 5. WHERE do we find visible evidence of spiritual growth - as it occurs? And 6. HOW is such spiritual transformation accomplished? Specifically: HOW does knowledge prepare the way for soul growth? HOW does volition free the soul to grow by exercising its free will? And HOW does action finally develop the soul as it acts to change society and civilization for the better? Before launching into chapters on the classic six questions, the Introduction explains how God will reply. While the primordial way has been for humans to study the book of Nature, from time to time, God has also provided Divine Educators who revealed Sacred Writings as sources of wisdom. The author examines more than 200 extracts from Sacred Writings of the Baha'i Faith to provide insights for the reader that redefine Faith in the soul, Hope in the practicality of spiritual progress, and divine Love as the elixir that makes all things possible. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Are you struggling to foster innovation in your organization despite investing in the latest methodologies and technologies?In "Cultivating Innovation," Dr. Yul Williams reveals the missing ingredient in most innovation strategies: people. Drawing from his extensive experience in national security, cybersecurity, and academia, Williams presents a revolutionary approach that places people, not processes or technologies, at the heart of organizational innovation.This practical guide demonstrates how to transform traditional organizations into innovation powerhouses by empowering your greatest asset: your workforce. Rather than focusing solely on external offerings or rigid innovation frameworks, Williams shows how to build an internal culture where creativity flourishes, experimentation is celebrated, and diverse perspectives drive breakthrough solutions.You'll discover: -How to foster an innovation mindset that embraces curiosity, risk-taking, and continuous learning-Practical strategies for developing innovation advocates, sponsors, and champions at all levels-Techniques for breaking down internal silos and encouraging cross-functional collaboration-Methods for implementing effective idea management systems that engage your entire workforce-Approaches for optimizing organizational structures to balance central oversight with local autonomy-Systems for measuring innovation success that go beyond traditional metrics-Strategies for ensuring long-term commitment to innovation across your organizationWhether you're a senior executive looking to drive organizational change, a manager seeking to inspire innovation within your team, or an individual contributor wanting to unleash your creative potential, "Cultivating Innovation" provides the roadmap to create workplaces where people thrive, grow, and contribute their best ideas.The future of your organization depends not on adopting the latest innovation methodology, but on creating an environment where your people can innovate naturally. Start your transformation today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. I've written this memoir for my English and Colombian family, dear friends and music fans, who have followed my musical twists and turns for over half a century. We all have different memories of the same events, and these stories are my stories. It's a memoir that spans my 50's childhood in Cuba, Hawaii and Venezuela, when everything seemed in the brightest technicolor, to grey but very cool '60's London and the start of a music career that continues to enrich my life, some 50 years later. Roxy Music is an important part of the story and I will be forever thankful to the doors it opened for me to a global world of music and musical collaborations. But I hope you'll find my family history every bit as fascinating as my music adventures, I'm proud to be related to a Colombian pirate, a spy and and an Italian opera musician. Phil Manzanera is one of the UK's best-known musicians, record producers, having shot to prominence in the early '70's as the lead guitarist with the seminal band, Roxy Music. In 2022 the band celebrated its 50th anniversary with a critically acclaimed tour of the US and UK. Phil combines his live playing with writing and producing new music, as well as contributing to other artist's albums. Manzanera, born to a British father and Colombian mother, has always taken a global approach to his music making, collaborating with musicians from South and Latin America, South Africa, Cuba and continental Europe. He has worked with many of the greats of popular music, including Bob Dylan, David Gilmour, Robert Wyatt, Tim Finn and Brian Eno. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Zol Zayn Shulem - May there be Peace - is Daniel Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski's attempt to reconstruct and reflect upon the lives of his mother's and his father's families before and during the Holocaust, in Germany, Poland and the Netherlands. While the Munich-based side of his family survive the Third Reich by virtue of an earlier mixed marriage, the Jewish Berlin side and the Jewish branch in Poland are nearly all murdered, though some miraculously escape death. Zores (trouble), the first book of the series, documents in detail their individual lives and tragedies. Unlike many such histories which end at liberation in 1945, this book also examines the survivors' lives in Poland and Germany in the period immediately after the Holocaust. In the second book, Faroys (forward), the author looks back on his own life, lived in the constant shadow of the past as he grew up among Jewish survivors, mainly in post-war Germany but also in the Netherlands and Israel, and settled in Britain as an adult. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Behind a veil of betrayal and murder, a family's truth is unearthed.January 1928. Of all times to travel to upstate New York, Alice Cary thought grimly as she hurried into Grand Central Station, it had to be in the teeth of a blizzard. Alice-a stylish young librarian with a sharp mind and a troubled heart-is bound for the state library conference. On the train, she meets Janet Faraday, who confesses a chilling secret: she killed her son's father six years ago. and got away with it.Alice's own marriage is crumbling. Her husband, Adam, is moody, unfaithful, and increasingly cruel. Divorce has crossed her mind-but murder?During a family visit, Adam dies under mysterious circumstances. A suicide note is found. The police are eager to close the case. So is Adam's mother, Helen, the formidable matriarch of the Cary family. But Alice isn't convinced.She turns to private detective Sloan Sheppard. As the investigation deepens, a string of shocking deaths ripples through Albany's snowbound elite. Each revelation strips away another layer of the Cary family's carefully guarded past.Set against the icy elegance of 1920s Albany, New York, The Late Mr. Cary is a taut, atmospheric tale of betrayal, buried truths, and the quiet courage of a woman who refuses to look away. In the Cary household, nothing is ever quite what it seems-and the past never stays buried. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Craig, Rikki (illustrateur). Paperback. This book offers a vivid collection of reminiscences from Margaret Horn's early years in the rural fishing village of Auchmithie, near Arbroath, where she was born in 1935. Auchmithie, immortalized in Sir Walter Scott's celebrated novel The Antiquary, was a close-knit community renowned as the birthplace of the famous Arbroath Smokie.The stories, lovingly compiled by Margaret's daughter together with local museum professional and folk historian, Patricia Clegg, capture the anecdotes Margaret shares at local gatherings where she is often invited to speak. A proud and active member of her community, Margaret still devotes her time to committees such as the Village Hall and the local church. She also became a well-known restaurateur, founding the But 'n' Ben Restaurant fifty years ago-a beloved institution that has attracted admirers from across the globe.The book is beautifully illustrated by acclaimed local artist Rikki Craig, whose work has long been celebrated. Craig's artistry not only enriches these pages but also reflects his wider influence as a driving force behind the local arts scene, which continues to draw visitors from all over Scotland. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Bons Mots*, as the title suggests, is a lively and entertaining book of memorable quotes divided into 18 sections. These range from art to war via business, environment, finance, living & dying, love & marriage, philosophy, politics and religion. Collected primarily from contemporary sources, of the 250 names whose thoughts, words of wisdom and/or wit are included, the vast majority can be found on Wikipedia, most were born in the 20th century, and many are still living. In addition are some figures from the past including Aristotle, Rousseau, Napoleon, Disraeli.This handy collection fits into a pocket and would make a ideal gift for almost anyone, as well as an aide memoire for a speaker or someone wanting a few quick quotes to liven up a meeting.The collection includes words and thoughts from - to name but a few - heads of state: Queen Elizabeth ll, Obama, Macron, the Ruler of Qatar, Pope Francis; from business: Warren Buffett, Michael O'Leary, Steve Jobs; on the environment Chris Packham, Maathai Wangari and Charles Darwin. Writers include Christopher Hitchens, Edna O'Brien, Yuval Noah Harari; artists Antony Gormley, Luc Tuymans and Banksy; journalists writing for the Financial Times and The Guardian are also quoted, as are Donald Rumsfeld, Mandy Rice-Davies and Barry Humphries.-Bons mots, French, literally means 'good words', but is best translated as 'clever or witty remarks' according to the Oxford English Dictionary. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Etat : new. Green, Richard Michael (illustrateur). Paperback. George has a BIG secret that no one knows! Hidden in the loft of his house is a magnificent, fire-breathing dragon. At night, George flies out on his dragon, helping people in trouble. But rumours are spreading around town about a mystical flying creature and its rider- the people are scared and want to find and banish the beast. Will George keep his secret or will the townsfolk drive the dragon away? This is a wonderful story of heroes and heartache and the 2nd in the series for author Tom Green and his illustrator father, Richard Green. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.