There is no more magical moment than when a newborn baby is laid in a mother's arms. What was for many months a dream and a mystery is now a miraculous new person at the threshold of a life filled with possibilities.Through a tender, inspiring tale, The Twelve Gifts of Birth reveals the birthright i[...]

The New York Times Bestselling Weight-Loss Plan NOW LOSE MORE FAT IN LESS TIME-FASTER AND FOREVER! Conquer the Fat-Loss Code takes the bestselling Crack the Fat-Loss Code to the next level-for even faster, easier, longer-lasting results. Nutrition expert Wendy Chant builds upon her scientifically de[...]

THE NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! Before you ask, "Why aren't my employees working harder?" ...ask yourself, "Why are my employees working?" PRAISE FOR THE WHY OF WORK: "This book may well be held up as a game-changer in the world of work." -- Edge magazine/Internat[...]

An "Introduction to Human Resource Management" provides a complete overview of the subject for an introductory module. Its accessible and straightforward style presents essential HR topics from job design, recruitment and selection, to reward, training and development. The book also offers students [...]

Fantasy took over his life, in a world of battles ruled by his teddy bear, Alan Measles. Here, he tells his own story. Early childhood in Chelmsford, Essex is a rural Eden that ends abruptly with the arrival of the violent milkman who becomes his stepfather, leading to constant swerving between his [...]

At the time of Burma's military coup in 1962, the author was fifteen. A year later, her father Ed Law-Yone, daredevil proprietor of The Nation newspaper, was arrested and his newspaper shut down. Eventually, she was herself briefly imprisoned before managing to escape the country. This book tells he[...]

For two-semester undergraduate courses in Art History Survey, and courses in Women in/and Art in departments of Art/Art History and Women's Studies. This text introduces students to the most recent and extensive scholarly research on women artists, and to gender issues relevant to the topics addres[...]

Gathers Vedic hymns about creation, death, sacrifice, ritual, and the various gods and characters of Hindu mythology, in a definitive translation that includes an updated bibliography, comprehensive notes, and informative introduction to the texts. Reprint.[...]

The Puffin Book of Christmas Stories is essential Christmas-time reading including classics from all eras. A new collection of Christmas stories, from traditional to real life, humour and most importantly, plenty of the magic of Christmas. Writers range from Charles Dickens to Gillian Cross and Malo[...]

Exploring his childhood, family relations, writing preferences, and other fun facts, an amusing biography delves into the life of the celebrated author of such classics as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, enhanced with photos and illustrations throughout. Reprint.[...]

The simplicity of the twin-track structure of Nelson English enables you to support your pupils' language development with a rigorous skills programme. It provides a highly structured course which is easy to use and simple to manage.[...]

This title provides additional extension activities for each unit. It includes photocopiable record sheets. Clear, simple layout enables pupils to work independently.[...]