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The page-turning psychological thriller from the author of the bestsellers The Magpies and Because She Loves Me.
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime, a final adventure before settling down. But after a perfect start, an encounter with a young couple on a night train forces Daniel and Laura to cut their dream trip short and flee home.
Back in London, Daniel and Laura vow never to talk about what happened that night. But as they try to fit into their old lives again, they realise they are in terrible danger—and that their nightmare is just beginning…
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Roald Dahl's the BFG (DVD)
David Jason, Amanda Root, Angela Thorne, Ballard Berkeley, Michael Knowles, …
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A feature-length animated version of Roald Dahl's novel. Sophie is
a little girl who befriends BFG (David Jason), a big friendly
giant, but soon discovers that his brethren aren't all as
good-natured. It's up to her to convince the Queen of England that
the likes of the Bloodbottler, the Trogglehumper and the
Fleshlumpeater should be brought to book.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
He was told that his physical limitations would make the study of
the martial arts an impossibility... He became a world renowned
martial arts master...
He was told that he would not be able to walk past his fortieth
year... And still HE STANDS...
Being a "warrior" is not just about "being able to fight well."
Being a warrior is all about being willing to fight for the people
and the causes you care about. Being a warrior is all about Loving
people.
This is a story of the power of Will and the power of LOVE. This is
Stoney's message, "We save ourselves by saving the world. We save
the world by one kind word, one kind deed, one selfless act... The
power of Love holds back the gates of Hell. What is Hell, if not
the place where there is no LOVE?
I remember the first thing I ever said about Larry Stone... "That
guy doesn't know he is handicapped does he?" That was three decades
ago, and I still have not come up with a better summary of this
man's life."
Mark Edward Cody
"The spirit that Stoney presents is encouraging and uplifting. His
message will inspire individuals to new levels of success and to
live life to its fullest."
Robert A. Rohm, Ph D
"I am amazed and deeply impacted by Stoney's remarkable life story.
He has risen above his challenging circumstances with honor and
with a level of determination that inspires me to do more, be more
and live life for the moment. Bravo Stoney "
Casey Comden, Author and Motivational Speaker
From German unification in 1871 through the early 1960s,
confessional tensions between Catholics and Protestants were a
source of deep division in German society. Engaging this period of
historic strife, Germany and the Confessional Divide focuses on
three traumatic episodes: the Kulturkampf waged against the
Catholic Church in the 1870s, the collapse of the Hohenzollern
monarchy and state-supported Protestantism after World War I, and
the Nazi persecution of the churches. It argues that memories of
these traumatic experiences regularly reignited confessional
tensions. Only as German society became increasingly secular did
these memories fade and tensions ease.
Wado Ryu Karate/Jujutsu is the third book by master martial arts
instructor, Mark Edward Cody. This volume explores the origins,
techniques and kata of one of Japan's most traditional martial
arts. This is the first book to examine all seventeen kata of the
system and is one of the few existing texts written by a native
English speaker. Unlike other works on the subject, kata movement
is explained in precise detail. The reader is given clear,
systematic instruction in the direction, execution and technique of
kata movement. Cody chronicles the traditions of Wado Ryu in light
of the necessity for innovation and combat effectiveness in the
propagation and evolution of ancient fighting systems. Wado Ryu
Karate/Jujutsu embodies the ancient martial principle to "Absorb
that which is useful." Hironori Ohtsuka created the Wado system by
blending the best aspects of Shotokan Karate with Shindo Yoshin Ryu
Jujutsu. Following the Founder's example, Cody draws upon his
knowledge of Filipino Combat Systems and other arts in his analysis
of this Traditional Japanese Fighting Art.
This book is an anthology of Mark Edward's creative practice-led
projects. It transmits and communicates his research through varied
artistic means, primarily contemporary dance, immersive art
installation, drag performance, and photography. Through the
innovative practice of 'mesearch', in which the author is both
theoriser and theorised, this study delivers a personal, creative
narration, combining reflections and emotions in relation to self
and performance. Instead of being an attempt to undervalue or
challenge the accepted notions of style within academic research,
it promotes a freedom of expression which allows greater fluidity
between the researcher, the performer, and the writer.
Citizenship is increasingly the core concept by which human
belonging is defined but do we really understand what it is? This
book develops an evolutionist argument to challenge accepted ideas
about citizenship and question how well it fits between political
prescriptions for sociality and human nature.
Inspire a new generation of capable and curious scientists. This
book will help build pupils' understanding through clear
explanations, practicals and skills-based activities, ensuring that
they're ready for the next step in their learning and promoting a
sense of cynefin through examples and contexts from all around
Wales. - Improve working scientifically skills and prepare students
for future lab work with practical skills and suggested activities
highlighted throughout - Guide pupils through the trickier maths
and literacy skills with key term definitions and worked examples
with step-by-step solutions - Support a holistic approach with
links between the 'what matters' statements in the Science and
Technology Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE) - Boost progress
using summaries to recap prior knowledge, alongside 'Check your
understanding' questions to embed understanding - Develop pupils'
curiosity and interest in science with historical context and
examples, including many from across Wales
Originally published in 1994, the first edition of Field Sampling
Methods for Remedial Investigations soon became a premier resource
in the field. The "Princeton Groundwater" course designated it as
one of the top books on the market that address strategies for
groundwater well installation, well completion, and groundwater
sampling. This long-awaited second edition continues the tradition
of providing guidance on how to develop cost-effective and
defensible environmental sampling programs to support site
characterization, site remediation, and building decontamination
and decommissioning in both chemical and radioactive environments.
The book provides guidance on how to: Implement the US EPA's latest
Data Quality Objective's procedure Prepare and maintain defensible
field documentation Use quality control sampling, data
verification, data validation, and data quality assessment to
assure the data collected is of adequate quality and quantity for
its intended use Properly decontaminate drilling and field sampling
equipment Determine appropriate health and safety requirements
Manage investigation-derived waste Properly prepare sample bottles
for shipment
Publicly shunned and ostracized by "the Firm" and the London Times
for unethical legal reasons beyond their control, Sherlock Holmes
and Dr. John Watson are forced into the private sector to which may
very well be their last case together. On a cold and rainy October
Sunday afternoon at the end of the 19th Century-our two fine
private detectives are formally solicited by a leading British
scientist Dr. Charles Landers on investigating and recovering
stolen top secret government plans which could bring an end to the
British Empire. Throughout their investigation and without any
formal assistance from Scotland Yard and the Home Office-Holmes and
Watson will make great leads in the case and meet up with a key
witness of such feminine appeal and finally discover the true sole
sinister mastermind and chief architect from their past who's
behind this world shattering heist.
Inspire a new generation of capable and curious scientists. This
book will help build pupils' understanding through clear
explanations, practicals and skills-based activities, ensuring that
they're ready for the next step in their learning and promoting a
sense of cynefin through examples and contexts from all around
Wales. - Improve working scientifically skills and prepare students
for future lab work with practical skills and suggested activities
highlighted throughout - Guide pupils through the trickier maths
and literacy skills with key term definitions and worked examples
with step-by-step solutions - Support a holistic approach with
links between the 'what matters' statements in the Science and
Technology Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE) - Boost progress
using summaries to recap prior knowledge, alongside 'Check your
understanding' questions to embed understanding - Develop pupils'
curiosity and interest in science with historical context and
examples, including many from across Wales
Edwards theory book uses the metaphor of "The Warrior" to advance
his philosophy of stoic, Judeo-Christian values as an answer to the
problems that face humanity. (Philosophy)
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