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Shadows in the Moonlight
by Santa MontefioreShortlisted for Romance Novel of the Year (Historical) To settle the restless ghost haunting an English manor in the present day, timeshifter Pixie Tate travels to the Victorian era to solve the mystery of a missing child. There, she accidentally meets the love of her life. C.J. Cooke&’s The Ghost Woods meets Diana Gabaldon&’s Outlander in this gorgeous, gothic, time-travel romance.A restless ghost. A forbidden love. An impossible choice… When Pixie Tate is summoned to the wild Cornish coast to unravel a curious mystery at the stately St Sidwell Manor, she knows that something quite extraordinary must be hiding in its shadows. Over one hundred years ago, in the dark of night, a child vanished from his bed never to be seen again—and Pixie must now discover the truth of those final moonlit hours. As she loses herself in the past, secrets are revealed, love affairs exposed and, ultimately, Pixie will be forced to make a devastating choice that will change her life forever...
Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire
by Barry StraussA new history of two centuries of Jewish revolts against the Roman Empire, drawing on recent archeological discoveries and new scholarship by leading historian Barry Strauss.Jews vs. Rome is a gripping account of one of the most momentous eras in human history: the two hundred years of ancient Israel&’s battles against Rome that reshaped Judaism and gave rise to Christianity. Barry Strauss vividly captures the drama of this era, highlighting the courageous yet tragic uprisings, the geopolitical clash between the empires of Rome and Persia, and the internal conflicts among Jews. Between 63 BCE and 136 CE, the Jewish people launched several revolts driven by deep-seated religious beliefs and resentment towards Roman rule. Judea, a province on Rome&’s eastern fringe, became a focal point of tension and rebellion. Jews vs. Rome recounts the three major uprisings: the Great Revolt of 66–70 CE, which led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, culminating in the Siege of Masada, where defenders chose mass suicide over surrender; the Diaspora Revolt, ignited by heavy taxes across the Empire; and the Bar Kokhba Revolt. We meet pivotal figures such as Simon Bar Kokhba but also some of those lesser-known women of the era like Berenice, a Jewish princess who played a major role in the politics of the Great Revolt and was improbably the love of Titus—Rome&’s future emperor and the man who destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple. Today, echoes of those battles resonate as the Jewish nation faces new challenges and conflicts. Jews vs. Rome offers a captivating narrative that connects the past with the present, appealing to anyone interested in Rome, Jewish history, or the compelling true tales of resilience and resistance.
Launching Liberty: The Epic Race to Build the Ships That Took America to War
by Doug MostOut of nothing but the government&’s behest, a few bold men conjured a giant ship-building industry in 1940 and launched the ships that took America to war and to victory.In 1940, the shadow of war loomed large over American life. President Roosevelt understood that it wasn&’t a matter of if the United States would be pulled into battle, but when. He foresaw a &“new kind of war,&” one that hinged on efforts at home. Long before the attack on Pearl Harbor, German U-boats were relentlessly attacking American vessels, prompting Roosevelt to launch a monumental ship-building campaign. He knew that no matter how much weaponry and how many tanks, planes and trucks America built, the &“Arsenal of Democracy&” would be useless unless it could be brought in massive volume, and at breakneck speed, to troops fighting overseas. Launching Liberty tells the remarkable story of how FDR partnered with private businessmen to begin the production of cargo freighters longer than a football field—ships he affectionately dubbed &“ugly ducklings.&” These colossal Liberty Ships took over six months to build at the start of his $350 million emergency shipbuilding program, far too long. The government turned to Henry Kaiser, the man who had delivered the Boulder Dam ahead of schedule and under budget, but had never built a ship in his life. Kaiser established a network of shipyards from coast to coast and recruited tens of thousands of workers eager to contribute to the war effort. Many, particularly African Americans and women, traveled from some of the most downtrodden, rural parts of the nation to help their country and to find a better life of greater equality. As German U-boats maintained their pace of attack, Roosevelt and Kaiser initiated a bold, nationwide competition among shipyards to see who could construct ships the fastest. Driven by duty and the thrill of innovation, workers reduced the shipbuilding timeline from months to weeks and then to days. Launching Liberty is a tapestry of voices reflecting the diverse American experience of World War II. From the halls of the White House to the cramped quarters of half-finished cargo ships, we hear from naval architects, welders, nurses, engineers, daycare providers, and mothers balancing family life with the demands of wartime economy. This book uncovers the inspiring, untold stories of those who rose to the challenge during one of America&’s most tumultuous times.
The Dirty Dancing Cookbook: Dishes and Drinks from Kellerman's Mountain House
by Lisa Kingsley Zee ChangHave the meal of your life while celebrating the 1987 classic Dirty Dancing. This deluxe cookbook is packed with official recipes, made in collaboration with Lionsgate, that will bring an idyllic Kellerman&’s summer to your table.Fall in love again with Baby Houseman, Johnny Castle, and friends over meals that evoke the iconic dance moves, romantic gestures, resort-sanctioned activities, and steamy staff-only parties that made the summer of 1963 unforgettable. A modern twist on traditional kosher dishes from the 1960s, recipes feature step-by-step instructions alongside stunning food photography. This book is designed to make meal prep feel like dancing and make dining-in with loved ones into a party. You just need to make sure somebody carries the watermelon! OFFICIAL DIRTY DANCING COOKBOOK: The officially licensed cookbook, created in conjunction with Lionsgate. 65+ RECIPES: With more than 65 kosher recipes inspired by iconic dances, beloved characters, and the unforgettable Kellerman&’s Mountain House setting, there&’s something to delight any fan. STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY: Gorgeous, full-color photography throughout will help ensure your finished dishes look fit for film, too. THE ULTIMATE DATE NIGHT: With a range of delicious appetizers, main courses, desserts, and drinks, you can have a night out with dinner and dancing, while staying in! FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Easy-to-follow recipes and everyday ingredients make this cookbook ideal for every chef, meal, and occasion.
The Cupcakes Cookbook: 30+ Quick and Easy Recipes for Cupcakes
by Weldon OwenA cupcake-shaped guide of 30+ delicious, easy-to-make cupcake recipes that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.The Cupcakes Cookbook is full of simple and easy recipes to bake, share, and enjoy delectable cupcakes! This cookbook offers over 30 carefully crafted recipes with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, vibrant photographs, and a wide variety of flavors, from the must-have classics to new and innovative creations. You will also find detailed decorating tips, along with recipes for homemade icings and glazes to top them all off. With The Cupcakes Cookbook, there is an easy, sweet, satisfying treat in it for everyone. VARIETY OF FLAVORS: Enjoy classic cupcakes like vanilla and chocolate, and dive into exciting new flavors like orange swirl or PB&J cupcakes PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Whether you consider yourself a beginner or a pro in the kitchen, elevate your baking skills with this easy-to-follow collection of cupcakes for any occasion
The Cookies Cookbook: 30+ Quick and Easy Recipes for Cookies and Bars
by Weldon OwenThis super fun cookie-shaped cookbook, with 30+ easy-to-make recipes, is sure to delight bakers of all ages and make creating delicious desserts simple and enjoyable.The Cookies Cookbook is your guide to making cookies and bars that are simple, satisfying, and perfectly sweet! This cookbook offers over 30 carefully crafted recipes with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, vibrant photographs, and a wide variety of flavors, from the must-have classics to new and innovative confections. You will also find decorating and baking tips, along with recipes for homemade icings, glazes, and frostings to top off your delicious creations. With The Cookies Cookbook, there is an easy, simple, sweet treat in it for everyone. VARIETY OF FLAVORS: Enjoy classic treats like chocolate chip and sugar cookies, and dive into exciting new flavors like hot chocolate and orange zest. PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Whether you consider yourself a beginner or a pro in the kitchen, elevate your baking skills with this easy-to-follow collection of cookies and bars for any occasion
Black Cherokee: A Novel
by Antonio Michael DowningQueenie meets Frying Plantain in this courageous coming-of-age story, set in the 1990s, about a mixed-race Black girl fighting for recognition in a South Carolina Cherokee community that refuses to accept her ancestry as legitimate.On the rain-swollen banks of the River Etsi in South Carolina, Ophelia Blue Rivers—six years old in 1992—catches frogs and stretches to reach the swaying sunflowers. She&’s an orphan raised in a rustic cabin by her Grandma Blue, a descendent of the Black Cherokee Freedmen. Caught in deep currents of history that she doesn&’t understand, she is, as her grandma says: &“half Black, half Cherokee, and all mixed up.&” While Ophelia may not always understand where she came from, there&’s no mistaking where she&’d rather be: caught in the warmth of Grandma Blue&’s cabin, listening to bedtime Cherokee legends as collard greens hiss in the frying pan. But one day, a tall stranger with a black denim jacket and a charming smile appears, and his arrival shatters Ophelia&’s world. She finds herself whisked away from all she knows to live with her Auntie Oba, the boisterous woman she had only met in rumours. So begins Ophelia&’s spirited, at times harrowing, search for home and family—a journey that takes her from a majority-white high school to the inner sanctum of a Black evangelical church to the throbbing dance floors of underground Southern clubs and to a final, devastating encounter with the scion of a wealthy, white family. She must ask herself: What does it mean to belong when the terms of that belonging come at such a high price? With dazzling language, keen insight, and an unforgettable voice, Black Cherokee is not only an astonishing novel but a profound meditation on race, identity, and coming of age from a major literary talent.
Emerging Dynamics in Business and Economics: Proceedings of the 4th Current Issues in Business and Economic Studies (CIBES) Conference, Rome, Italy, June 20-22, 2024 (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Mushfiqur Rahman Andrea Appolloni Erhan Aydin Betül HayrullahoğluThis volume features a collection of selected papers presented at the 4th Current Issues in Business and Economic Studies (CIBES) Conference, held in Frascati (Rome) from June 20-22, 2024. The CIBES Conference offers global perspectives on business and economic research, incorporating analysis at the micro-individual, meso-organizational, and macro-national levels. This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary research topics such as sustainable business practices, the impact of digital transformation on global markets, the dynamics of global trade, the future of work, the economic effects of global health challenges, innovation in entrepreneurship, and issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Additionally, it proposes frameworks and recommendations to assist organizations and researchers in addressing and managing the complexities of the global business and economic environment effectively. Through this lens, the book seeks to contribute valuable insights and methodologies to the fields of business and economics, serving as a vital resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in understanding and navigating the intricate landscape of global business and economic challenges.
The Lies of Lena (The Otacian Chronicles)
by Kylie SnowIn this spicy and dark romantasy setting BookTok ablaze, a young mage is captured by her mortal enemy bent on exacting revenge. Lena Daelyra has always lived in fear, as do most Mages in Tovagoth. Mages are discriminated against, hunted for sport, and have no laws that provide them protection. She has kept to herself her entire life, even after she and her mother found a permanent residence in the kingdom of Otacia. That is until she meets Quill Callon, a handsome resident of the Inner Ring, who agrees to train her in weaponry—a safe way of defending herself. As her feelings for Quill develop, she is taunted by the reminder that she can never show her true self, show what she really is. Not even to him. Silas La&’Rune, Crown Prince of Otacia, has been kept inside the castle walls since he was five years old, since the kidnapping and murder of his younger sister, the Princess. He hasn&’t known freedom or even seen his kingdom, except from the castle windows. It isn&’t until the Queen allows him outside the walls one day that he sees Otacia for himself. One day that changes everything. When something devastating separates Lena from the man she grows to love, things are not the same when they find each other five years later. Not at all. And when Lena and Silas&’s story finally becomes intertwined, it is clear the fate of Magekind rests on both of their shoulders.Full of forbidden love, passionate angst, and forced proximity, The Otacian Chronicles is a dark romantasy tale that will progressively get darker as the series continues. Please be mindful of the content warnings below and protect your mental health. This book is a dark romantasy novel filled with romantic tension, sexy banter, and heartbreak. It also contains explicit sexual scenes, explicit language, violence, gore, torture, dismemberment, sexual assault, rape, loss, and grief.
The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland
by Rachael HerronA "warm, witchy, and wonderful" family story that is the queer love-child of Practical Magic and The Parent Trap as one woman is about to discover that she's a witch (Sarah Beth Durst). Beatrice Barnard doesn&’t believe in magic. She definitely doesn&’t believe the predictions of the celebrity psychic who claims that she will experience seven miracles and that she will die. And as it turns out, her husband is cheating on her. Bea, now in desperate need of solitude, flees to Skerry Island, off the Pacific Northwest coast. Immediately upon arrival, she finds her life on the line as a rogue woodchopper blade almost kills her. Her survival is almost like a miracle. And then things get more miraculous when she discovers her twin sister, Cordelia, and her mother, Astrid, who supposedly died when Beatrice was two years old. Astrid and Cordelia reveal that Beatrice (given name Beatrix) is an immensely powerful witch who can commune with the dead. When Cordelia and Beatrice&’s twin magic is joined, it shines like a beacon on the malevolent spirits who are locked in an age-old struggle for magical dominance over the Hollands. Beatrice doesn&’t know what to believe, but she begins to fear that the seven predicted miracles may occur and that her death is near. But when her niece, Minna, goes missing, Bea&’s own life suddenly seems much less important. Beatrice must join her mother andher sister to save Minna even if she dies in the process.
Sardar Patel: 50 Inspiring Stories from the Leader’s Life
by Mallika RavikumarBe inspired by life lessons from the Iron Man of India, told through stories and comics.Follow the extraordinary journey of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - one of India's greatest leaders - from his humble beginnings and fearless youth to his pivotal role in shaping a nation. Fifty chapters bring alive his steadfast values and vision, served with a chuckle or two. Each story shares a powerful message drawn from Patel's life - on courage, leadership, overcoming biases and facing challenges. In this heartfelt mix of vivid storytelling and vibrant comics, readers of all ages will find inspiration in the trials and triumphs of Patel's life. Whether you are meeting Sardar for the first time or rediscovering his legacy, this volume offers lasting insights on living with resolve, integrity and purpose.
The Chinese Mansion
by Siddique AlamA PROFOUND REFLECTION ON THE HUMAN CONDITION IN THE SHADOW OF LOSS, DESIRE AND DECAYOne night, a boy glimpses a dragon slipping into his bedroom - or thinks he does. The image lingers, strange and unshaken, like a riddle with no beginning and no end. Nearly two decades later, he is a lawyer in a quiet town in West Bengal, where days unfold in a hush of heat, dust and muffled lives. And across his street stands the crumbling and half-asleep Chinese Mansion, watching him as he watches it, as if the secrets it holds might one day explain his own. By day, he navigates the ambiguous corridors of law. He defends a man accused of violating a child. He represents Aisha, a recently widowed woman fighting her family to claim her inheritance, drifting into a tentative companionship with her - never quite defined and always unfinished. He does not seek company, yet a few remain close: a retired sub-inspector who speaks to cats and his housekeeper with a murderer's past, both drawn into his orbit without ceremony or demand. The world, for him, doesn't fall apart, it simply dims and slips out of his reach every day. Siddique Alam's The Chinese Mansion is a haunting meditation on the human soul caught in the crosshairs of grief and imagination. First published to critical and commercial acclaim in 2016, it reimagines storytelling with bold formal grace and dreamlike intensity. At once a study of small-town India and a deeper excavation of the human psyche, it moves through memory and myth, prejudice and longing, guided by a narrator whose vision grows more fractured and more revelatory with every page.
Moy Moy’s Circle: A True Story of Love, Disability and The World We Can Build Together
by Suchitra Shenoy'ABOUT LOVE AND IRRATIONAL COURAGE' - Rajmohan GandhiWhen Jo Chopra McGowan, an American woman living in India, adopts baby Moy Moy - born with multiple disabilities and given little chance of survival - she could not have foreseen how completely their lives would transform. What begins as an intimate journey between a mother and her child soon expands into something far greater: the birth of a pioneering organization: Latika.Latika doesn't just offer services; it changes lives. It supports children with developmental disabilities and their families while empowering its workforce - primarily young women who have known hardship intimately, and who are trained to become confident, skilled professionals. Over the course of more than twenty-five years, Latika has touched thousands of lives, delivering high-quality, affordable care infused with joy, compassion and dignity. Yet this is not simply the story of one child or one non-profit.Moy Moy's Circle is a powerful rendering of the resilience of the human spirit. It reveals what can happen when we listen to those the world often overlooks, how care can be an act of courage, how dignity is a right not a privilege, and how hope, paired with determination, can work quiet miracles. For anyone who has ever wondered how one life can make a difference, this deeply moving exploration by Suchitra Shenoy offers a luminous and lasting answer.
Classical Mythology of the Constellations: Timeless Tales of the Starry Night Sky
by Annette GieseckeA retelling of the classic myths and timeless tales by bestselling author Annette Giesecke that underlie the 88 named constellations in the night sky--from Andromeda to Orion to Ursa Major.Classical Mythology of the Constellations is a stargazer's guide to the wondrous stories of the gods, heroes, and monsters that populate the night sky. As long as humans have lived on Earth, they have gazed up at the starry sky with fascination and longing. For the ancient Greeks and Romans, the Sun, Moon, and Earth were gods. The stars beyond our Solar System, however, represented heroes, animals, and monsters that the gods placed in the sky after their death. These include the great hunter Orion and the scorpion who killed him with its sting, the beautiful maiden Callisto who was turned into a bear (Ursa Major) by the goddess Hera, Perseus, the slayer of Medusa, and many more. In this beautifully designed work, stunningly illustrated by Jim Tierney, Giesecke tells the origin stories of the 48 constellations, first catalogued by the astronomer Ptolemy in the second century CE. A final section covers the names, locations, and brief descriptions of the remaining 40 constellations catalogued by astronomers in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries, which are not named for Classical figures. Organized by hemisphere and celestial quadrant, the book also includes two illustrated star maps to help guide the reader to the location of each constellation, as well as 48 color plates throughout.
Women of the Fairy Tale Resistance: The Forgotten Founding Mothers of the Fairy Tale and the Stories That They Spun
by Jane HarringtonLong before The Brothers Grimm, there was a sisterhood of writers who defied the patriarchy and launched a literary craze with their feminist fairy tales—these are their stories. In 17th century Paris, a group of women who called themselves conteuses (female storytellers) came together to weave the very first fairy tales. One of them, Marie-Catherine d&’Aulnoy, coined the term &‘fairy tale,&’ and some of these stories contain many familiar elements that appear in tales like Rapunzel and Beauty and the Beast. Unfortunately, these women and their tales have mostly been forgotten to history.Women of the Fairytale Resistance uncovers seven of these writer&’s biographies—which are just as compelling as their fairy tales—and retells 12 of their original stories. The women were mostly young noblewomen who were forced into undesirable marriages and did not have the freedom to give their opinions, travel, or choose who they wanted to love. They used their stories as a way of subtly complaining about their husbands and critiquing the oppressive reign of King Louis XIV. The female-empowering, gender-bending tales combine themes like romance, fantasy, escapism, and their protagonists control of their own destiny—something the writers deeply desired in their own lives. Enchantingly designed with stunning full color illustrations throughout, this unique and entertaining book will have you rethink everything you know about traditional fairy tales.
A Mother's Guide to the Apocalypse
by Hollie OvertonIf you knew the world was ending, what would you want your children to know about survival? What would you sacrifice to protect them? What secrets would you want to stay buried? For Olivia Sullivan, the summer of 2024, was the beginning of the end. The news is constantly reporting on political upheavals and natural disasters, food and gas shortages are becoming more frequent, and southern California is unbearably hot. Soon Olivia becomes obsessed with doomsday prepping, spending hours on forums determined to protect her children from the coming apocalypse. Her husband and friends insist she&’s being irrational, but then Olivia is swept away in a flash flood that wiped out half of LA. Or that&’s the story Rosie, Bettie, and Cassie were told. Twenty years later, the sisters discover a box of their mother&’s belongings that calls into question everything they&’re father has told them about their mother, including if she really died. Reeling from their father&’s betrayal the family returns to California determined to uncover Olivia&’s true fate. Confronted by a world unlike anything they&’ve ever known, where no one quite seems to be telling the truth and danger hangs heavy in the air, the Sullivan triplets find themselves struggling with questions about the father who raised them and the mother who may have abandoned them, all while trying to hold onto the only constant in their lives—each other.
Voidwalker (Beasts of the Void #1)
by S. A. MacleanFrom the author of The Phoenix Keeper comes an era-defining new fantasy universe where spicy romantasy meets the Cosmere, unmissable for fans of the world-building scale of Sarah J. Maas and the world-shifting stakes of Rebecca Yarros. Voidwalker will be your next romantasy obsession, a deliciously feral story that starts with just two words: "bite me." Fionamara is a smuggler. Antal is the reason her people fear the dark. Fi ferries contraband between worlds, stockpiling funds and stolen magic to keep her village self-sufficient - free from the blood sacrifices humans have paid to Antal's immortal species for centuries. Only legends whispered through the pine forests recall a time when things were different, before one world shattered into many, and the flesh-devouring beasts crept from the cracks between realities, with their sable antlers and slender tails, lethal claws and gleaming fangs. Now, mortal lives are food to pacify their carnivorous overlords, exchanged for feudal protection, and the precious silver energy that fuels everything from transport to weaponry. When Fi gets planted with a stash of smuggled energy, a long-lost flame recruits her for a reckless heist that escalates into a terrorist bombing - and a coup against the reigning immortals, with Fi's home caught in the crossfire. She's always known the dangers of her trade - and of the power she's wielded since childhood, allowing her to see the secret doors between dimensions, to walk the Void itself. But nothing could have prepared her for crossing paths with Antal. For the deal she'll have to make with him, a forced partnership to reclaim his city that begins as a desperate bid for survival, only to grow into something far more dangerous. A revolution. And a temptation - for how sweet the monster's fangs might feel.
Emma on Fire: A Thriller
by James Patterson Emily RaymondAn urgent, emotional thriller: "Dramatic...explores the power of grief...that through loss there can be hope for the future" (Library Journal). Everyone at Ridgemont Academy knows what to expect from Emma Caroline Blake. Perfect grades. Perfect record. Perfect life. Then she stands up in class and commits an act so shocking her reputation will never recover. And that&’s exactly what Emma wants. In a world where the path forward is uncertain, expectation is the enemy. Emma on Fire is the unforgettable story of one brave young woman—and her decision to live life as if everyone&’s future depends on it. Because it does.
The Fast 800 Treats Recipe Book: Healthy and delicious bakes, savoury snacks and desserts for everyone to enjoy (The Fast 800 series)
by Kathryn Bruton Clare Bailey MosleyThis book is about celebrating and savouring indulgent and satisfying healthy treats.Whether sweet or savoury, my hope is that every treat will be a joy to make, eat and share with all the family.' DR CLARE BAILEYIn this enticing new cookbook, Dr Clare Bailey shows you how to create fabulous bakes, sweet treats and desserts with recipes that are low in sugar, high in protein yet irresistibly delicious!From family favourites such as brownies, cheesecakes and crumbles to healthy cupcakes, scones and bite-size muffins, The Fast 800 Treats Recipe Book brings you sweet treats and savoury snacks that won't send your blood sugars soaring.Featuring 80 indulgent recipes that make use of healthy and natural ingredients, plus top tips on ingredient swaps and how to weave these recipes into your Fast 800 Programme, this book is full of goodies for every occasion. Including:Chocolate Peanut Butter CookiesAll-time-favourite Chocolate Mug CakePistachio and Cranberry Bliss BallsBasil and Feta MuffinsCheat Custard TartsChocolate Chip Banana BreadThree-ingredient Chocolate MousseStrawberry and Cream Ice PopsAnd more...
Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul
by Diana HenryThe beautiful new edition of Diana Henry's classic Crazy Water, Pickled Lemons is OUT NOW***From critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning author, Diana Henry, a new edition of the hidden gem at the heart of her cookbook repertoire. An irresistible collection of cold-weather recipes that celebrate the unique pleasures of autumn and winter, featuring seven new recipes and a foreword by Nigel Slater.'Roast Figs, Sugar Snow has been in my kitchen since the day I first opened it. Here is a book that celebrates not only the ingredients of the winter shopping bag, the pumpkins and pomegranates, chestnuts and soft, sweet spices, but the heart and soul of the season. Each paragraph is a carol to what makes the cooking of the cold months something to cherish.' - Nigel Slater'The Delia of my generation' - Clare Finney'The food writers' food writer' - Mark DiaconoDiana Henry's classic cookbook, Roast Figs, Sugar Snow, is now revisited, revised, and refreshed nearly 20 years after its first publication, with a new foreword by Nigel Slater and seven new recipes. Full of comforting delights from cold-weather climates, it features recipes gathered from Diana's travels to Scandinavia, the French and Italian Alps, Scotland, Ireland, and New England. This is irresistible food you'll cook over and over again. Choose Alpine dishes of melted cheese; autumnal pies and substantial winter salads; pastries from Viennese coffee houses; festive snow biscuits and - closer to home - Diana's definitive recipe for warming Irish stew. Of course, there is also a recipe for Sugar-on-Snow as well. These recipes will bring warmth to your heart as well as your home. And Diana's evocative writing about both place and food make this a book well worth reading, as well as cooking from.Recipes include:-Georgian Cheese Pies-Salad of Smoked Duck with Farro, Red Chicory and Pomegranates-Pumpkin Tarts with Spinach and Gorgonzola-Vermont Baked Beans-Roast Pork with Black Pudding, Apple and Mustard Sauce-Melting Leg of Lamb with Juniper-Snow Biscuits-Skier's Chocolate with Bugnes-Roast Figs and Plums in Vodka with Cardamom CreamNew recipes to this edition include:-Hazelnut, espresso and chocolate shortbread-Crimson leaf, black lentil, roasted grape and walnut salad-Beetroot and blackberry soup with walnut relish-Pasta alla norcina-Ham and haddie pie-Swedish apple, almond and cardamom cake-Plum and cardamom galette
Belarus in Autoethnographic Narratives: The Art of Mercy Against Oblivion
by Victor MartinovichThis book offers an autoethnographic exploration of the interplay of art, memory, and resilience in Eastern Europe, weaving together the personal and collective histories of Belarusians – those who survived two World Wars and their contemporaries, who are now looking for a way out of a political crisis in the region.Set against the history of Belarus, it recounts the story of the author’s greatgrandfather Amyalyan, a Belarusian peasant executed by the Nazis after saving a Jewish man during World War II, along with reflections on artists like Chaïm Soutine and Marc Chagall, whose journeys reflect the region’s cultural endurance. Combining autoethnography and art history, this book presents art as a medium of empathy, challenging readers to engage with paintings emotionally rather than through a purely analytical lens. Each chapter functions as both a historical reflection and an invitation to see art as a means of reclaiming personal narratives, making historical traumas accessible and relatable. Themes of compassion, forgiveness, and the humanizing power of art emerge as essential elements, guiding readers through the complex intersections of personal and collective memory.This book is a valuable addition for researchers and students interested in ethnography and autoethnography, Eastern European studies, art history, cultural studies, and memory studies.
Advanced Engineering Mathematics with MATLAB® (Advances in Applied Mathematics)
by Dean G. DuffyIn the five previous editions of Advanced Engineering Mathematics with MATLAB®, the author presented a text firmly grounded in mathematics that engineers and scientists must understand and know how to use. Tapping into decades of teaching at the US Navy Academy and the US Military Academy and serving for twenty-five years at (NASA) Goddard Space Flight, he combines teaching and practical experience that is rare among authors of advanced engineering mathematics books.This edition continues to refine a smaller, easier to read, and useful version of this classic textbook. While competing textbooks continue to grow, the book presents a slimmer, more practical option to align with the expectations of today’s students.The new edition of the author’s classic textbook continues on a path to creating the best possible learning resource for instructors and students alike. Through extensive class testing over five previous editions, including the author’s current course at the US Naval Academy, the book has been steadily improved.The primary mission of this edition is to dramatically increase the quality and quantity of examples and problems, especially in the chapters on differential equations and Laplace transforms. The chapters on differential equations, linear algebra, Fourier series, and Laplace transforms have seen the greatest changes. Of course, this edition continues to offer a wealth of examples and applications from scientific and engineering literature, a highlight of previous editions.MATLAB® remains central to the presentation and is employed to reinforce the concepts that are taught. Worked solutions are given in the back of the book. An Instructor’s Solutions Manual is also available.
Autism Awareness and Crime: Investigating the School-to-Prison Pipeline
by Neil Alexander-PasseAutism Awareness and Crime explores Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the ‘school to prison pipeline’. This book takes the reader through a journey from understanding autism, how it manifests and how it is diagnosed. The author looks at how circumstances in schools including isolation, misunderstanding meltdowns, lack of autism awareness and training have criminalised autism, leading to suspensions, exclusions, and the use of restraint and seclusion. He draws on survey data to ascertain whether there is a link between a lack of autism awareness and provision in education settings for young people, and an increased likelihood of criminal behaviour later in life. The book looks at the type of offences that young people with autism are commonly arrested for, and the contributing autistic traits that are related to them which can be termed ‘risk factors’. Criminal offences including stalking, arson and cyber-dependent crimes are examined in detail, and this book also considers how individuals with ASD are treated by the criminal justice system. This volume is ideal for students, researchers and practitioners in the fields of forensic psychology, criminology, special educational needs, and social work.
Research-Based Instruction in Physical Education and Sport: Practical Applications and Methods for Educators
by Eve Bernstein Sharon R. PhillipsThis textbook brings research-based instructional methods to the teaching and learning of physical activity and physical education.Contributors highlight research-driven pedagogies around sport activities, beginning with current students' considerations and expanding to timely topics affecting instruction. Each chapter follows a clear and accessible structure, beginning with questions posed to the reader to contextualize the chapter and practical applications of the research presented. Chapters provide clear introductions to the research topic, discuss the benefits and challenges of implementing the research concepts into teaching practice, and suggest activities that apply the concepts learned. Content is applicable across community- and school-based contexts, suggesting research-based practices that can provide a helpful recommendation to improve student experience wherever physical education curriculum is presented.Ideal for pre-service teachers in physical education, teacher education and general physical education programs, and coaches, this book provides a user-friendly introduction to evidence-based physical education teaching practices that can be incorporated into existing methods of teaching sport.
Scientific Research and Methodology: An Introduction to Quantitative Research and Statistics
by Peter K. DunnThis textbook is designed for teaching quantitative research in the scientific, health and engineering disciplines at first-year undergraduate level, with an emphasis on statistics. It covers the research process, including asking research questions, research design, data collection, summarising data, analysis and communication. Many real journal articles are used throughout the text as examples that demonstrate the use of the techniques.Students are introduced to statistics as a method for answering questions. Descriptive research questions lead to analysis of single proportions and means. Repeated-measures research questions are answered using paired quantitative data. Relational research questions compare proportions, odds and means in different groups. Correlational research questions are studied using correlation and regression techniques.Statistical topics include numerical summary methods (such as means, odds ratios and identification of outliers), graphing (such as histograms, case-profile plots and scatterplots), confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. Emphasis is placed on understanding and concepts; while calculations are shown in simple situations, they are deferred to software when the computations become tedious and disruptive to understanding.Almost every dataset used is a real dataset, and is available online or in an associated R package SRMData. Software output is often used when calculations become onerous. The output is sufficiently generic that the book can be used in conjunction with any statistical software.