English society beauty Genevieve Shelby King parties to the utmost with the Anglo-American artists and writers of Montparnasse. She has a rich husband, a glamorous apartment and an enormous shoe collection. But there is something hollow at the centre of Genevieve's charmed life. When she spots a pair of unique and exquisite shoes on the feet of an arch rival one night, her whole collection -- indeed everything she has -- seems suddenly worthless. The exclusive designer Paolo Zachari, renowned for his fabulous shoes and eccentric behaviour, hand-picks his clients according to whim. And he has determined to say no to Genevieve. As her desire for the pair of unobtainable shoes develops into an obsession with their creator, Genevieve's elaborately designed life comes under threat, and she is forced to confront the emptiness at its heart.

- the first collection to reflect and compile the currently dispersed histories, concepts and practices involved in the increasingly popular field of urban food governance - contains chapters written by emerging and established scholars, as well as practitioners, the handbook provides a global, diverse and state of the art, examination the role of cities in delivering sustainability and food security outcomes - provides theoretical and practical tools to understand and transform urban food governance to enact more sustainable and just futures - will be essential reading for students, scholars, practitioners and policymakers interested in food governance, urban studies and sustainable development more broadly

This book provides an internationally grounded and critical review of grassroots sustainability enterprises, specifically focusing on the processes that lead to their formation, the governing context that shapes their evolution, the benefits they create and the challenges that they face in different contexts. This is the first internationally focused study of grassroots sustainability enterprises that covers such a range of environmental sectors. For the first time grassroots sustainability enterprises and their actions and impact receive comprehensive academic analysis from the perspective of their contribution towards more resilient development. The book begins by defining the term and placing it in context, looking at contemporary agendas in sustainability innovation and enterprise, and sustainability impacts and grassroots enterprises. It then examines a variety of grassroots sustainability enterprises such as low impact housing in the UK, eco-villages in Ireland, community gardening in Germany and turtle conservation in Costa Rica. It concludes by looking ahead to the future at governing frameworks for grassroots sustainability enterprises and smart green clean-tech economy.

National competition winners ( Caroline Price, Jenny Morris, Anna Davis, Phil Powley, David Grubb, Julian Stannard, Kate Rhodes,etc.) alongside young writers from Kent and Sussex ( Jack Lindsay, Megan Snyders, Hariett Hughes, etc.)plus introduction from Ann and Peter Sansom

Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. This book explores the history and current practice of food sharing. Illustrated by rich case studies from around the world, the book uses new empirical data to set an agenda for research and action. The book will be an important resource for researchers, policy makers and sharing innovators to explore the impacts and sustainability potential of such sharing for cities.

Researching Human Geography is an essential new text for any geography student about to embark on a research project. An understanding of how different theories of knowledge have influenced research methodologies is crucial in planning and designing effective research; this book makes this link clear and explores how various philosophical positions, from positivism to post-structuralism, have become associated with particular methodologies. The book gives an overview of a wide range of methods and data collection, both quantitative and qualitative, and explores their strengths and weaknesses for different kinds of research. 'Researching Human Geography' also looks at the various techniques available for the analysis of data, which is presented as an integral and ongoing part of the research process. Clearly written, with extensive use of examples from previous research to show 'methodology in action', this new text is an invaluable addition to both the theory and method of research in human geography.

Grace Rutherford is the one and only Diamond Sharp, the "it" girl of 1920s London, whose weekly newspaper column delights readers with tales of her nightly escapades -- the dinners, the dancing, the fashion, the men. Caught up in the glitz and glamour of the day, Grace begins a passionate affair with charming, flirtatious American author Dexter O'Connell. Soon, though, she falls for John Cramer, the charismatic neighbor her widowed younger sister adores. Irresistibly drawn to both men, Grace discovers they are bitter enemies and finds herself tangled up in the mesh of secrets and lies that binds them together.

Which man, if either, can she trust?

In "The Shoe Queen, " author Anna Davis immerses readers in the glitter and excitement of 1920's Paris -- where one woman's obsession with shoes leads her into a steamy affair that will make her question what matters most in life.

Nelson Chemistry for the Australian Curriculum Units 3 & 4 is written to address the requirements of the Australian Curriculum: Senior Chemistry. It provides a contextual approach to the teaching and learning of chemistry. Six context chapters (SHE strand) are provided along with chapters addressing SU and SIS strands. Teachers can also choose to provide their own context and still use the chemistry chapters provided. Science Inquiry Skills (SIS) are developed throughout the book in activities, experiments and investigations. A dedicated Scientific Investigation chapter provides students with structured support to enable them to confidently carry out their own scientific research. *Complimentary access to NelsonNet is available to teachers who use the accompanying student book as a core resource in their classroom. Contact your education consultant for access codes and conditions.