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'An ambitious, cinematic thriller' Observer 'A talented storyteller' The Times 'A cinematic epic' Daily Mail What if the only hope for survival becomes the greatest threat? From the brilliant, bestselling author of Child 44 comes a suspenseful and fast-paced novel about a colony of global apocalypse survivors seeking to reinvent civilisation under the most extreme conditions imaginable. The world has fallen. Without warning, a mysterious and omnipotent force has claimed the planet for their own. There are no negotiations, no demands, no reasons given for their actions. All they have is a message: humanity has thirty days to reach the one place on Earth where they will be allowed to exist… ...
In this book, World Champions Rob Hughes and Simon Crow explain the methods and techniques which have brought them success on many waters around the world. They explain the importance of strategy; carp and its environment; the next generation of carp; tactics, rigs, bait, and location of feeding areas; and a full account of how the authors won the 1996 World Championship. Profusely illustrated with photographs, Strategic Carp Fishing is written for the angler of today.
Assembly ideas for schools workers, teachers and visiting speakers who are looking for fun and innovative ways to communicate the Christian faith in primary and secondary schools. Each idea is coded for ageappropriateness, has a theme, a bible reference and a list of props needed. Much of the material can also be used in churches. First published in 2003, this has been re-released under the Children's Ministry band with a fresh new cover design. Guidance On: Planning assemblies Building links with a school Engaging young people's attention Presenting the message effectively
Following on the success of her first book The Bully in the Book and in the Classroom, C. J. Bott has written this sequel to help those who work with children and young adults become familiar with books that address the problem of bullying. More Bullies in More Books presents over 350 annotated titles, from picture books to high school books, dealing with bullying. Chapters address specific bullying behaviors or problems: name calling, putdowns, and gossip; being new and different; body image; cliques, groups, and gangs; 'isms;' homophobia; cyberspace; and violence. Each chapter begins with an introduction that describes the harassment seen most often in each grade level and contains relevant books at all reading levels. Every entry features an in-depth summary, activities, and quotes from the book for students to discuss. An important resource about a real and harmful problem, this book will be of interest to teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, and parents.
"The Myth of the Normal Curve provides a much-needed critique of commonly and even scientifically accepted notions of normality. For too long we have supported an ideology of normality without much interrogation of the subject. This book provides that interrogation."---Lennard J. Davis, Professor of English and Disability Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago --Book Jacket.
Soviet Union, 1956: Stalin is dead. With his passing, a violent regime is beginning to fracture - leaving behind a society where the police are the criminals, and the criminals are innocent. The catalyst comes when a secret manifesto composed by Stalin's successor Khrushchev is distributed to the entire nation. Its message: Stalin was a tyrant and a murderer. Its promise: The Soviet Union will transform. But there are forces at work that are unable to forgive or forget Stalin's tyranny so easily, that demand revenge of the most appalling nature. Meanwhile, former MGB officer Leo Demidov is facing his own turmoil. The two young girls he and his wife Raisa adopted have yet to forgive him for his involvement in the murder of their parents. They are not alone. Now that the truth is out, Leo, Raisa and their family are in grave danger from someone with a grudge against Leo. Someone transformed beyond recognition into the perfect model of vengeance.
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The Game is Changing. It’s been three years since Saff made the life-changing decision to embrace her Seeder nature and move to the Green Lands. She loves her job, her husband, her Seeder family, and everything about this enchanting new realm. Life couldn’t be more perfect. Except for the disturbing new war tactics displayed by their enemies, the Ivies. Rachel's senior year in high school is anything but typical. Discovering her true identity as a Seeder means learning new abilities, hiding from Ivy assassins, and preparing to leave the human world behind. But something's not right with her powers, causing crippling self-doubt and leading her to make unlikely allies. Rachel's ready to join the rebellion, helping to put an end to centuries of unrest amongst the green folk. But people and promises are rarely as they seem in a war filled with secrets and misdirects. Far from being on the same page, Rachel and her new mentor, Saff, realize they can only take the needed leap of faith by trusting each other. The ultimate goal for them both is to stay alive, find out who they can trust, and just maybe, if they can manage that, they can stop a never-ending war.
In a world where botanical beings with unique powers hide their young amidst unknowing humans, two high schoolers find themselves at the center of a never-ending war that threatens to destroy everything they hold dear. With spies and assassins lurking around every corner, Mel and Rachel are forced to play a dangerous game of secret identities and questionable alliances to protect themselves and the ones they love. As the war intensifies, they must navigate a web of lies, propaganda, and betrayal, all the while searching for lost secrets that could end the bloodshed. With its heartwarming blend of family, friendship, and romance, this young adult fantasy trilogy will take you on a thrilling journey through the modern human world and an alternate realm of botanical wonders. This Omnibus includes all three books in the Seeder Wars Trilogy: Book 1—Seeder Shadow Wars Book 2—Trouble in the Green Lands Book 3—Unitas: Trio Bonus scenes also included: Story 1.5—The Return & Question Story 2.5—Kaylah's Chronicles Featuring illustrations and annotations by the author.
While the internet bubble has burst, the New Economy that the internet produced is still with us, along with the myth of a workplace built around more humane notions of how people work and spend their days in offices. No-Collar is the only close study of New Economy workplaces in their heyday. Andrew Ross, a renowned writer and scholar of American intellectual and social life, spent eighteen months deep inside Silicon Alley in residence at two prominent New Economy companies, Razorfish and 360hiphop, and interviewed a wide range of industry employees in other cities to write this remarkable book. Maverick in their organizations and permissive in their culture, these workplaces offered person...