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'For God's sake, keep your eyes open. Notice what's going on around you.' William S. Burroughs This step-by-step guide to the art -- and the craft -- of writing fiction is a refreshing blend of the practical (how to find an agent), with the more cerebral (how to handle point of view; the importance of rhythm). Throughout, Quick uses the hard-won experiences of his fellow novelists to give color and depth to his own advice. Did you know, for instance, that Road Dahl wrote in a shed? That Nabokov composed his masterpieces on index cards? Or -- alas -- that most writers get their best work done in the mornings? Full of wit and lightly-worn erudition, 102 Ways to Write a Novel is an elegant, useful and even inspiring vade mecum. It will become a classic of its kind – the book no writer of fiction should be without.
Packed with suggestions that will spur even the most lethargic reader to leap from their favourite armchair and express their Englishness, this book is also a delightful, insightful and mostly affectionate portrait of the English national character.
The Confident Teacher offers a practical, step-by-step guide to developing the habits, characteristics and pedagogy that will enable you to do the best job possible. It unveils the tacit knowledge of great teachers and combines it with respected research and popular psychology. Covering topics such as organisation, using your body language effectively, combatting stress, managing student behaviour, questioning and feedback, and developing confident students, it shows how you can build the confidence and skill to flourish in the classroom. This book will be an essential resource for all qualified and trainee teachers wanting to reach their full potential in this challenging but rewarding profession.
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Alex is trying to lead a group of his friends from civil wartorn America, but with the world wrapped up in the Third World War, there are not many options for where they can flee. With the hope of escaping their impoverished lives, they try to escape on a boat to Great Britain. As they are making their getaway, they encounter the impossible. Magic has been reborn, and a mysterious man named Zanier leads an army of mages. What is it about Alexs unique powers that makes him so important to Zanier, and why is he trying to keep Alex separate from his friends as well as Hannah? What will Alex do about Zanier? How can he help his friends, while dealing with his feelings for Hannah, and trying to not become a tool of Zanier? Alex is strong enough to change the world, but it could cost him dearly to do so. Can he even control his own powers without destroying himself and everything he loves? For Alex is the Shadow Caster and all that is darkness bends to his will, or him to it.
Brave Love is a story of two young people looking for love in an age of technology. Tom, a firefighter, spends his off days looking forward to returning to the firehouse and rarely focuses on fun. Gianna is an aspiring Broadway actress living across the Hudson in New Jersey who always seems to come short of achieving her dreams. Both have been unlucky in love and create online dating profiles at the behest of their best friends. The two balance their time between work, friends, family, and potential mates online and in person, but they are never quite satisfied. While dealing with arrogant co-workers and inconsiderate talent directors, they must also uncover the truth behind people’s online dating profiles to discover their true nature. Tom and Gianna must overcome their inhibitions to find true love, but can they?
"In a world where disposable furniture fabricated from stapled foam is becoming the norm, Quick and Easy Upholstery teaches the classic principles of traditional upholstery using natural and sustainable materials to create furniture that you won't find in the shops. With clear step-by-step instructions throughout, Quick and Easy Upholstery shows you how to rescue old and beautiful furniture with fabulous new fabrics and renovate treasured family heirlooms in perfect period style. By saving the money you would have spent getting someone else to do the work, you can afford to splash out on a really special length of cloth and create stunning pieces of furniture that reflect your individual style."--Publisher description
Here, readers will find an overview of adolescent mental health disorders and step-by-step guidelines for intervening effectively. The book covers ten major mental health issues as well as strategies for working with co-occurring disorders and managing psychopharmacological treatments.
Isobel Campbell is on a secret mission to find sanctuary for Scotland's most holy relic. She is determined to see it to safety, but every step she takes brings her closer to an uncertain future. When the fate of the relic is assured, she must decide her own course. A lonely path forward seems inevitable, but her protector, a mysterious crusader, makes her yearn for a life filled with his love. Alexander MacKinnon returns home to Scotland to face his clan's dire prospects. Escorting a noblewoman to a nunnery delays his reckoning with the family he left behind and presents dangers he cannot face alone. Isobel, his beautiful charge, may prove to be the greatest danger of all, for the powerful connection between them could lead to their ruin. But this crusader's heart cannot deny what it wants, even if it means putting everything at risk.
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