-
Blessings
This powerful new novel by the bestselling author ofBlack and Blue,One True Thing,Object Lessons, andA Short Guide to a Happy Lifebegins when a teenage couple drives up, late at night, headlights out, to Blessings, the estate owned by Lydia Blessing. They leave a box and drive away, and in this instant, the world of Blessings is changed forever. Richly written, deeply moving, beautifully crafted, Blessings tells the story of Skip Cuddy, caretaker of the estate, who finds a baby asleep in that box and decides he wants to keep her, and of matriarch Lydia Blessing, who, for her own reasons, decides to help him. The secrets of the past, how they affect the decisions and lives of people in the present; what makes a person, a life, legitimate or illegitimate, and who decides; the unique resources people find in themselves and in a community-these are at the center of this wonderful novel of love, redemption, and personal change by the writer about whomThe Washington Post Book Worldsaid, “Quindlen knows that all the things we ever will be can be found in some forgotten fragment of family.”
-
My Little Pony: Be Brave Twilight Sparkle!
When the pony friends visit a spooky library, Twilight Sparkle must prove her bravery and reure her friends that nothing is as scary as it seems! With a gentle and reuring message about being brave, this fun story about first experiences is perfect for sharing with preschoolers. Includes four simple search-and-find pages! Why not collect all six brilliant story board books: Applejack’s Busy Day; Fluttershy and the Perfect Pet; Happy Birthday, Pinkie Pie; Be Brave, Twilight Sparkle; Rarity and the Fashion Show As seen on Tiny Pop and PopTV
-
Target Mathematics-4
Mathematics can also be fun when it is filled with games, puzzles, quizzes to solve. Target mathematics puts the fun back into number crunching. With this book the kids can gain knowledge while having fun with numbers.
-
Dork Diaries: TV Star
OMG, Nikki Maxwell is getting her own TV show! Nikki and her friends were spotted at their school talent show, and now a reality TV crew is following her as she heads for pop stardom. Squeee! But having cameras wherever she goes isn’t always fun, especially when it’s making things awkward with Brandon and MacKenzie keeps trying to steal the limelight. Is TV star one step too far for Queen of the Dorks?
-
Eastern Approaches-FITZROY MACLEAN
The classic true adventure story of a man who, by the pen, sword, and diplomatic pouch, influenced some of the most significant events of our era. Fitzroy Maclean recounts his extraordinary adventures in Soviet Central Asia; in the Western Desert, where he specialized in hair-raising commando raids behind enemy lines; and with Tito’s partisans during the last months of the German occupation of Yugoslavia. An enthralling narrative brilliantly told.
-
First Aid Manual 11th Edition
The 11th edition of this essential first aid manual provides expert advice on how to treat a wide range of medical issues, including how to treat babies and children. First aiders will learn how to attend to over 100 different conditions from splinters, sprained ankles to unresponsive casualties, and how to use essential equipment.
Discover the best ways to manage a situation safely and how to assess sick and injured people effectively. This first aid book is set up with easy-to-understand anatomy sections that explain the risks involved with particular injuries or conditions. Discover every life-saving technique you need to know with step-by-step photography, all shot in-situ to reflect real-life situations. It also includes updated illustrations redrawn in the simplest, clearest style to focus on the vital information you need to know in a crisis.
-
Clutch: Excel Under Pressure
Sooner or later everyone encounters a situation in which the stakes are high and the outcome is vital. And even top performers can crumble when faced with such extreme pressure. But then there are the performers who thrive under such conditions.
In Clutch, you’ll meet: A skinny sergeant who saved his battalion in Iraq, a rookie baseball player who pitched his team into its first World Series, a lawyer who struggled in school but became one of the top litigators in America. According to Sullivan, clutch performance does not stem from an innate ability. It’s a learned skill-the art of operating in high- stress situations as if they were everyday conditions. Even some of the most experienced and talented performers lack this skill-but Sullivan shows that anyone can develop it.
-
An Introduction to Medical Statistics 4th Revised ed. Edition
Now in its Third Edition, An Introduction to Medical Statistics contin ues to be and invaluable textbook for medical students, doctors, medic al researchers, nurses, members of professionals allied to medicine as well as those concerned with medical data. The material covered inclu des all the statistical work that would be required for a course in me dicine and for the examinations of most of the Royal Colleges. It incl udes the design of clinical trials and epidemiological studies, data c ollection, summarizing and presenting data, probability, standard erro r, confidence intervals and significance tests, techniques of data ana lusis including multifactorial methods and the choice of statistical m ethod, problems of medical measurement and diagnosis, vital statistics, and calculation of sample size.
-
Plumbing: A Practical Guide for Level 2
Plumbing: A Practical Guide for Level 2 is an essential handbook for learners, apprentices, and trainees working towards their Level 2 plumbing qualification. Written in clear, accessible language, it covers all the key skills, knowledge, and safety practices required in modern plumbing.
This practical guide takes you step by step through fundamental topics such as pipework systems, hot and cold water supply, sanitation, central heating, and maintenance. With diagrams, worked examples, and real-world case studies, it helps build confidence in both theory and hands-on application.
Whether you’re starting your career in plumbing, refreshing your knowledge, or preparing for assessment, this book provides:
Comprehensive coverage of the Level 2 plumbing curriculum
Practical guidance on tools, techniques, and safe working practices
Clear explanations supported by illustrations and activities
Essential tips for workplace readiness and professional standards
Ideal for students, apprentices, and training centres, this is the go-to resource for mastering the skills and understanding needed to progress in the plumbing trade.
-
Forensic Pathology Principles and Practice
Forensic Pathology is a comprehensive reference that uses a case-oriented format to address, explain and guide the reader through the varied topics encountered by forensic pathologists. Developed in response to a severe void in the literature, the book addresses topics ranging from medicolegal investigation of death to death scene investigation, forensic autopsy, and artifacts of resuscitation as well as complications of medical therapy, forensic osteology, forensic odontology, forensic photography, and death certification. The book includes various types of cases, including sudden natural death, asphyxia, motor vehicle collisions, death in custody, child abuse and elder abuse, acute psychiatric and emotional deaths, and pregnancy. It contains sample descriptions of pathological lesions which serve to aid pathologists in reporting their findings to law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and others involved in investigations of sudden death. The concepts outlined in the text are beautifully illustrated by large, colorful photographs. There are also “Do and Don’t” sections at the end of each chapter that provide guidance for handling the types of cases examined. This work will benefit not only experienced forensic pathologists, but also hospital pathologists who occasionally performs medicolegal autopsies; doctors in training; medical examiners; law enforcement personnel; crime scene investigators; attorneys; and fellows and students of the medical sciences.