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The Olympic Conspiracy
by Katherine RobertsSosi's brother Theoron is in training for the Olympic games. When he is injured, only Sosi can help him - but gets more than he bargained for when he takes Theoron's place.
Panchang Moon Astrology: How to Do the Right Thing at the Right Time
by Michael M. GearyPanchang is an ancient system of astrology from India. Now the chief astrologer at Panchang, Ltd., draws upon his own experience to help readers become the architects of their own fortunes.
The Murder on the Links (Hercule Poirot Series #2)
by Agatha ChristieJust days after sending a letter to Poirot, Monsieur Renauld, who had a stolen fortune, dies mysteriously on a golf course. Suspects in his murder include his scorned wife, estranged son, and his mistress. Police believe they've solved the crime, but can Poirot prove them wrong?
The Times Quotes of the Week
by Philip HowardThe "Quotes of the Week" column in "The Times" selects comments, from the humorous and scabrous, to the learned and profound, made during the week. This selection distills down the wit and wisdom of the column. Introduced by regular Times columnist Philip Howard, this selection includes such gems as Alan Clark on having skeletons in the cupboard, the Queen on her mother to Nelson Mandela, and such not-to-be-forgotten gems as an anonymous BBC security guard's address to King Constantine: "who did you say you was king of, mate?"
Wish Upon a Star
by Olivia Goldsmith. . . leaves all decisions up to us, including whether we wish to make any at all. It is up to us whether we wish to make any application to our life from a fairy tale, or simply enjoy the fantastic events it tells about. Our enjoyment is what induces us to respond in our own good time to hidden meanings as they may relate to our life experience and present state of personal development.
Wellington: The Iron Duke
by Richard HolmesIn this compelling biography, Richard Holmes charts the life of the Duke of Wellington, Britain's greatest soldier. He follows Wellington's remarkable career, from the ruins of his family seat in Ireland and the plains of India where he first gained his reputation as a brilliant commander, to the horrors of the Peninsular War and Waterloo. Holmes sees Wellington as a brilliant figure, idealistic in politics, War and Waterloo. Holmes sees Wellington as a brilliant figure, idealistic in politics, cynical in love, a man of enormous courage and iron duty often sickened by the horrors of war.
Tommy: The British Soldier on the Western Front, 1914-1918
by Richard Holmes"Tommy" tells the story of the First World War through the experiences of those who fought it. Using previously unseen letters, diaries, memoirs, and poetry from the years 1914-1918, Richard Holmes paints a moving picture of the generation that fought and died in the mud of Flanders. He follows men whose mental health was forever destroyed by shell shock, women who lost husbands and brothers in the same afternoon, and those who wrote at lunchtime and died before tea. Groundbreaking and critically-acclaimed, this book tells the real story of trench warfare, the strength and fallibility of the human spirit, the individuals behind an epic event, and their legacy.
Moral Hazard
by Kate Jennings"In the world of high finance, reflects Cath, women are about as welcome as fleas in a sleeping bag. She's in a unique position to note this fact. A confirmed liberal who can scarcely contain her own sarcastic wit, she is a spy in the house of Mammon: a speechwriter for self-important plutocrats, disguising their greed with lulling words. Cath has found herself on Wall Street because she needs serious money. After ten good years, her beloved husband, Bailey, is suffering from a tragically early case of Alzheimer's." So begins Cath's journey into two nightmare worlds. Caught between them, she must grasp at whatever will keep her from falling apart - even if that means risking moral hazard.
Lost Secrets of the Sacred Ark: Amazing Revelations of the Incredible Power of Gold
by Laurence GardnerThis book is by the bestselling author of Bloodline of the Holy Grail. From the tombs of pharaonic Egypt, to the laboratories of modern science, comes the extraordinary account of gravity defiance and teleportation in the ancient world, and amazing revelations about the past power and future significance of the sacred Ark.
Best Friends Forever (So Little Time Series #12)
by Nancy Butcher Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley OlsenChloe and Riley are in a battle against their best friends to win top grade on their business class project. It starts as a friendly competition, but soon turns into a bitter and ugly rivalry. Will it ruin their friendships forever?Meanwhile, Chloe and Riley's mom gets doctor's orders to stay at home and rest. That means no meetings, no business calls, no working! It's tough keeping their mom stress-free, but at the same time they develop a greater bond with her.
Morris the Mouse Hunter
by Vivian FrenchAnother lively story for beginner readers about this lovable cat. Morris is good at licking and purring. His mother wants him to be good at running and jumping, and bouncing and pouncing.
The Speckled People
by Hugo Hamilton"The childhood world of Hugo Hamilton, born and brought up in Dublin, is a confused place. His father, a sometimes brutal Irish nationalist, demands his children speak Irish, while his mother, a softly spoken German emigrant who has been marked by the Nazi past, talks to them in German. He himself wants to speak English. English is, after all, what the other children in Dublin speak. English is what they use when they hunt him down in the streets and dub him Eichmann, as they bring him to trial and sentence him to death at a mock seaside court. Out of this fear and guilt and often comical cultural entanglements, he tries to understand the differences between Irish history and German history and turn the twisted logic of what he is told into truth. It is a journey that ends in liberation, but not before he uncovers the long-buried secrets that lie at the bottom of his parents' wardrobe."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Power of Creative Intelligence
by Tony BuzanPresents techniques to help the reader be creative, develop the ability to see things from different angles, and think of new ideas.
The Power of Social Intelligence
by Tony BuzanPresents ways to develop skills to enable one to feel comfortable in social situations.
Mary, Bloody Mary
by Carolyn MeyerMary Tudor, who would reign briefly as queen of England during the mid sixteenth century, tells the story of her troubled childhood as daughter of King Henry VIII.
Coaching With NLP: How To Be a Master Coach
by Joseph O'Connor Andrea LagesA practical guide to using NLP in business and life coaching from bestselling NLP expert Joseph O’Connor. This book is suitable for both established coaches and for those who are being coached. <p><p> Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is the psychology of excellence. It is based on the practical skills that are used by all good communicators to obtain excellent results. These skills are invaluable for personal and professional development. <p><p> NLP provides most, if not all, of the skills necessary to become a full time coach or a manager who coaches. This book will help all those looking to have any level of involvement in coaching either as a coach or as the recipient of coaching. NLP enables the coaching process to be faster with fewer meetings, a great benefit in today’s time-pressured industries. <p><p> This book is one of the first to combine business and life coaching with NLP. It provides guidelines and skills for an improved all-round performance as a coach, along with the skills necessary to look after, organize and coach yourself. It provides a comprehensive guide to coaching that will meet the needs of all, no matter what their involvement in coaching.
Moondust: In Search of the Men Who Fell to Earth
by Andrew SmithThe Apollo Moon landings have been called the last optimistic act of the twentieth century. Twelve astronauts made this greatest of all journeys, and all were indelibly marked by it. In "Moondust", journalist Andrew Smith reveals the stories of the nine still living men caught between the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Earth's collective dreaming: Here, we relive the flashbulbs, the first shocking glimpse of Earth from space, the sense of euphoria and awe. This was the first global media event, after all, and the astronauts were its superstars. They had been schooled by NASA for every eventuality in deep space but were completely unprepared for fame. On their return, they struggled to balance notoriety with a spaceman's frugal paycheck. These perfect specimens of mind and body were, ultimately, only human beings thrust into an impossibly intense spotlight. Possibilities bloomed, and marriages crumbled under the strain. And it wasn't just the astronauts who'd changed; the world was changing, too. As the Apollo program wound down, the wild and happy experimentation's of the sixties gave way to the cynicism and self-doubt of the seventies, and the Moon-walkers faced what was, in some ways, their greatest challenge: how to find meaning in life when the biggest adventure you could possibly have was a memory. Some traded on past glories; others tried to move on. Some found God; some sought oblivion; some reinvented themselves and discovered a measure of happiness in a completely unexpected place. Andrew Smith sees them through the eyes of the boy who flung down his bike on a summer evening to hear Neil Armstrong utter his fateful words -- and through the eyes of a grown man balancing myth against reality and finding the truth infinitely richer and more moving.
Evening in the Palace of Reason
by James R. GainesFrederick The Great had a conflicted youth. His mother taught him to love art, luxury and intrigue. His father beat him mercilessly and often as he trained his son to be a dedicated leader and warrior. Bach knew and was fulfilled by his lifelong career as a brilliant composer and performer, though he often felt that he was underpaid and that the work he so loved wasn't appreciated. This historic novel illuminates the motives and goals of these major figures in the age of enlightenment. Fascinating and challenging facts about music and history abound. The novel is followed by a discography guiding the reader to J. S. Bach's recordings.
Stealing Stacey
by Lynne Reid BanksA riveting story about a young girl Stacey whose life is nothing to write home about. School is a bore, friends are appalling while her dad ran off! She lives in a poky flat alone with her mom. Out of nowhere, her glamorous grandma who she's never met shows up to visit -- all the way from Australia. Stacey is relocated to Australia in the heat, dust, flies, and even scorpions and snakes, of the outback. Will all this (plus -- yuck! -- an outside toilet) prove too much for Stacey the city-girl? And is her flashy, rich gran quite who she seems...?
Thank You, Your Opinion Means Nothing to Me
by Nancy BlairA hilarious, poignant memoir of one woman's experience of menopause.
A Sense of the World: How a Blind Man Became History's Greatest Traveler
by Jason RobertsA biography of James Holman (1786-1857). James Holman was a 19th-century British naval officer who became blind at 25, but nevertheless became the greatest traveler of his time. With little money, and long before motorized conveyances made travel easy or popular, James Holman independently traveled over a quarter of a million miles, visiting more than 200 distinct cultures. Be forewarned, this book also contains some rather graphic and disturbing descriptions of the treatment of the Blind in the 19th century.
Blood And Roses: One Family's Struggle And Triumph During The Tumultuous Wars Of The Roses
by Helen CastorBlood and Roses: One family's struggle and triumph during the tumultuous Wars of the Roses, by Helen Castor, is a narrative based on the Paston letters of 15th century England. The book traces five generations of the Pastons, an influential family from the Norfolk village of the same name. Based largely on an extensive collection of correspondence, Blood and Roses records the competition among the landed gentry for land, property and advancement. Set among the turbulence of the Wars of the Roses, the Pastons survive and thrive through shrewd political manoeuvres.
Danny Boy
by Anne BennettRosie loves her life, her sisters, and her younger brother. Then she meets Danny Walsh and they are soon married. They have a daughter. Danny's brother joins the uprising, and it is Danny's responsibility to make sure he comes home, but before he is discharged Danny must take his brother's place. The couple doesn't have any money, so Rosie leaves Danny and her daughter and gets a job in a munitions factory. This will have dire consequences for the young family.
Morris in the Apple Tree
by Vivian FrenchThis is the third book about Morris, the lovable fat ginger kitten whose main interest in life is food! Morris gets chased up the apple tree by a great big dog.