Living with a chronic illness can have a significant psychological impact on a child and his or her family, and it is essential that this aspect of their care is not overlooked. This book provides a comprehensive guide to promoting the psychological well-being of children with chronic illnesses and [...]

Interest in the study of kinship, a key area of anthropological enquiry, has recently reemerged. Dubbed 'the new kinship', this interest was stimulated by the 'new genetics' and revived interest in kinship and family patterns. This volume investigates the impact of biotechnology on contemporary unde[...]

A new edition of a guide to heart-rate monitor training for entry-level cyclists of all body types and abilities explains how new technological advances and personalization options can help maximize a cyclist's enjoyment of the sport. Original.[...]

This volume is a collection of 13 chapters, each devoted to a particular issue that is crucial to our understanding of the way learners acquire, learn, and use an L2 sound system. In addition, it spans both theory and application in L2 phonology. The book is divided into three parts, with each secti[...]

From remote hill villages to glamorous resorts, from Alpine valley to busy ports, every corner of Provence is covered. Insight Regional Guides come in a portable format with a rounded spine - making the guides more comfortable to carry on the move. The guides include a free touring map, highlighting[...]

A sensational YA science fiction debut from an exciting new British author. Jarra is stuck on Earth while the rest of humanity portals around the universe. But can she prove to the norms that she's more than just an Earth Girl?[...]

The bestselling conspiracy thriller that has become a sensation.

The explosive new thriller featuring Kate Maddox from the writers of Catch Your Death and Killing Cupid.[...]

A real-life detective story, investigating how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction, writing books casting new light on unsolved murders whilst hiding clues to their authors' darkest secrets. This is the first book about the Detection Club, the world[...]

Embarking on a quest to find his muse, Simeon, a modest Renaissance musician, encounters a vast array of rhythms and harmonies that cause him to return home and look inside himself for inspiration, in an enchanting story that is accompanied by a CD read by the author. 100,000 first printing.[...]

Mandy, a ten-year-old orphan, dreams of a place to call her own. Escaping over the orphanage wall to explore the outside world, Mandy discovers a tiny deserted cottage in the woods. All through the spring, summer, and fall, Mandy works to make it truly hers. Sometimes she "borrows" things she needs [...]

A fabulous new addition to the Avon Books family, Maya Rodale has a wonderfully fresh and vibrant voice. This is the first book in her "Writing Girls Series".[...]

At the dawn of the 1990s, a new crew of leading men--Johnny Depp, Nicolas Cage, Keanu Reeves, and Brad Pitt--was rocketing toward stardom. River Phoenix, however, stood in front of the pack. But behind Phoenix's talent and beautiful public face was a young man who had been raised in a cult by noncon[...]