In these eight darkly comic stories, Tom Howard explores the instincts for violence and tenderness that mark his character's lives. A brother and sister wander the pier after a deadly plague destroys most of humanity. A high school bully struggles to overcome his demons. A man in the grips of dementia is visited by his children's ghosts. The people in these blistering tales grapple with past mistakes, trying to navigate their way toward redemption and resurrection and failing often-but always with a ferocious heart. Their unforgettable voices guide us through schoolyards, cemeteries, drive-in theaters, and the rich landscapes of their own imaginations. Equal parts funny, tragic, and wise, Fierce Pretty Things is a striking debut that teaches us how to live in a world as cruel as it is beautiful.

A collection of five light-hearted rhyming stories, that explore themes of kindness and friendship, whilst also encouraging children to understand good behaviour and to believe in themselves. Children will learn about 'Miss Quack-Quack' and her honest and caring friend Mr Hedgehog, whilst 'Broom' focuses on listening to parents and understanding consequences. 'Cheeky Raccoon' encourages children to be polite and build friendships, whilst 'Evie the Elephant 'follows the story of self-belief. Finally 'Monty' tells the story of how to take care of your belongings, with this book aimed at making bedtime's fun.

Some legends are born, others are forged in the crucible of fire. For Detective Wyatt Cage, fighting a demonic crime lord was just the beginning. Plunged deep inside of a world he barely believed existed, he is swept into a fight against possibly the greatest general ever to be born of Hell's army to rescue countless children from a fate worse than death. Failure in this attempt will unleash Hell's might upon the world in a war unlike any other. Along his dark road Wyatt will discover two things - his true lineage, and something he never knew he was missing - his son. However, his fight in the realm where nightmare and reality are one may just cost Wyatt his life as he knows it.

How far would you go to save a stranger? Former hitman, Wyatt Cage, turned detective stumbles upon a mysterious woman whose only memory is her name. Their lives are quickly thrust together and soon find Wyatt's shady past threatens the woman's life in an unimaginable way. Through torment and mystery Wyatt must uncover the truth in a race against time before they're consumed by the spiritual forces pursuing them. If that wasn't bad enough, Wyatt's former boss, Damon Carver, a powerful crime lord, wants the woman as well. He would commit any atrocity to get her, as she holds power greater than anything he's ever seen. To solve the mystery and save the woman Wyatt may have to call upon a part of himself he tried to bury so long ago. Will unsealing the reality of the woman's identity come at too high of a cost for Wyatt? It appears in the battle between good and evil, the latter may have the upper hand.

Are you considering getting a cat as the new family pet? If so, there are quite a few things to consider first; 21 to be exact In this book, Tom Howard will help you consider whether or not a cat is right for you. He covers such issues as vaccinations, declawing, nutrition, spaying/neutering, cats with kids, litter boxes, play time and much more He discusses everything you need to know to become a responsible and loving cat owner. So before you take on the responsibilities of cat ownership, let Tom give you 21 important things to consider You'll be so glad you did

One Summer is a book for all ages. It takes the reader on a journey as seen through the eyes of a nineteen year old girl in the prime of her young life. It has something for everyone...action, suspense, but above all else - the experience and feeling of a first true love. During the summer just after she turned nineteen, Hailey, found out she was moving across the country with her family. When it came to her parents, she was a rebellious young girl, and moving from L.A. to Cedar Point, NC didn't help that fact. Not knowing what to expect, Hailey soon met a twenty-one year old man named Jack, who for reasons unknown to Hailey, took a liking to her. Having to break through a barrier of protection, Jack works his way into Hailey's life, opening her heart to the greatest love - and pain - she has ever known. Eventually, Hailey learns Jack is hiding a secret...and it could mean life or death.

The 18th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED11, was held August 15-18th 2011 at The Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Copenhagen. The Conference is the flagship event of the Design Society, a society dedicated to contributing to a broad and established understanding of development and design. The ICED series of conferences has a long tradition, which started in 1981 with the first ICED in Rome.A total of 419 papers were presented at ICED11, each double-blind reviewed by multiple reviewers. The papers included research papers and case studies on a variety of topics concerned with design thinking, theory, and practice, with a premium placed on evidence-based research. The papers are published in a total of ten volumes of Proceedings, in addition to electronic publication. This volume is the first of two concerned with Design Methods and Tools, and contains 45 papers on topics relating to tools and methods for design application including modelling, representation, selection, analysis, evaluation, optimisation and other related topics.

While original poems in various forms by prize-winning author, Tom Howard, are the main feature of this collection, the book also spotlights twenty-one of the poet's famous English translations of poetry produced in Spain and Latin America by such distinguished writers as Leopoldo Lugones, Rosalia Castro, Antonio Machado, Ruben Dario, Alfonsina Storni, Miguel de Unamuno, Amado Nervo, Juan Ramon Jimenez, Leonardo de Argensola, Salvador Diaz Miron, Lope de Vega Carpio, Jose Maria Eguren, Ramon Lopez Velarde, Manuel Jose Othon, the Marques de Santillana, Gustavo Alfonso Becquer, Alfonso Alvarez de Villasandino and Julio Herrera y Reissig.

The 18th International Conference on Engineering Design, ICED11, was held August 15-18th 2011 at The Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Copenhagen. The Conference is the flagship event of the Design Society, a society dedicated to contributing to a broad and established understanding of development and design. The ICED series of conferences has a long tradition, which started in 1981 with the first ICED in Rome. A total of 419 papers were presented at ICED11, each double-blind reviewed by multiple reviewers. The papers included research papers and case studies on a variety of topics concerned with design thinking, theory, and practice, with a premium placed on evidence-based research. The papers are published in a total of ten volumes of Proceedings, in addition to electronic publication. This volume is the first of two concerned with Design Methods and Tools, and contains 40 papers on topics relating to tools and methods for design application including modelling, selection, the stimulation of creativity and innovation, simulation, optimisation and other related topics.