'Uniquely well-informed, all-encompassing and loving.' - Pam Ayres, poet'Amazing revelations about my home county.' - Adam Henson, Countryfile presenterDid you know that Sir Peter Scott was named after Peter Pan; a Stroud man invented instant custard; and a Cotswold manor house is designed to look exactly like the Palace of Westminster?Gloucestershire has been at the forefront of world-cha...

From leading researchers, this book presents important advances in understanding how growing up in a discordant family affects child adjustment, the factors that make certain children more vulnerable than others, and what can be done to help. It is a state-of-the-science follow-up to the authors' seminal earlier work, Children and Marital Conflict: The Impact of Family Dispute and Resolution. The volume presents a new conceptual framework that draws on current knowledge about fami...

This book reviews and critiques the growing literature on youth development under conditions of political violence and armed conflict. It presents a robust framework, based in developmental psychopathology, for evaluating current research on this topic for strength of design, methodology, and documentation. Cross-sectional and longitudinal studies from diverse regions and conflicts as well as across disciplines examine risks and challenges as well as resilience and coping as youth develop ...

Two days a week I meet my men in the dungeon-separately.Where we play and indulge in our deepest desires.Where we fall in love not only with pleasure but with each other.For years, it's been enough for us.Until, it's not.Somebody wants more.With the demons one of us harbors and the pain another craves...can love truly conquer all?Warning: Contains spicy adult content not suitable for everyone, a dash of romance, yummy men you want to nibble...

Can you crack a cunning code as you visit GCHQ? Did you know Stroud used to have its own time zone, Wyedean School helped shape the Harry Potter books and a Cirencester woman reduced Margaret Thatcher to a quivering wreck?More Adventures in Glorious Gloucestershire is a new journey with author Mark Cummings to explore literary locations, fascinating folklore and secret viewpoints. Follow in the footsteps of local celebrities who share their favourite walks...

A king without an heir must be in want of a queen.Baris has sacrificed his health to bring peace to the kingdom. He has always put the needs of the crown above his own, even entering into a loveless marriage for a political alliance. He bore it all with stoic dignity.Now the queen is dead and he must select a new queen. Someone who brings wealth or influence. Someone with the approval of the council.So why can't he stop thinking of the human doctor with the fine eye...

A king without an heir must be in want of a queen.Baris has sacrificed his health to bring peace to the kingdom. He has always put the needs of the crown above his own, even entering into a loveless marriage for a political alliance. He bore it all with stoic dignity.Now the queen is dead and he must select a new queen. Someone who brings wealth or influence. Someone with the approval of the council.So why can’t he stop thinking of the human doctor ...

In the glittering world of Victorian London, where appearances reign supreme, Oscar Wilde's "An Ideal Husband" unveils a web of secrets and deceit. Sir Robert Chiltern, a rising star in politics, harbors a dark past that threatens to destroy his reputation and marriage. As blackmailers emerge from the shadows, Chiltern must confront his own morality and the true nature of his "ideal" life. With its witty dialogue, intricate plot, and exploration of the complexities of human nature, "An Ide...

This volume celebrates the research contributions of Professors Theodore A Slaman and W Hugh Woodin, marking their distinguished careers in higher recursion theory and set theory as they approached the milestone of their 65th birthdays in 2019. It originates from the Institute for Mathematical Sciences program, Higher Recursion Theory and Set Theory, held at the National University of Singapore (May 20–June 14, 2019).The program explored cutting-edge developments in higher recursio...

Turn The Page.... began as a simple idea and grew from there. No matter how bad things seem to be, just turn the page, there's more—better—things to come. This is only one chapter in your life. It's not the whole story. With this simple idea, Novice Sister Eroti-Quill—whom most know better as Tempeste O'Riley—began their quest to help Suicide Prevention and Awareness programs in their area. They managed to con (excuse me, convince) other authors to donate their time and stories to the proj...

Therapeutic Residential Care For Children and Youth takes a fresh look at therapeutic residential care as a powerful intervention in working with the most troubled children who need intensive support.Featuring contributions from distinguished international contributors, it critically examines current research and innovative practice and addresses the key questions: how does it work, what are its critical “active ingredients” and does it represent value for money? The book covers a ...

Midway between the satire of Spinal Tap and the pathos of American Beauty lies the schizophrenic state of mind known as Hog Fever. On the surface this is the story of a man, a motorcycle, and a teetering bank balance. But lurking beneath, occasionally visible like threads through faded denim, is the story of a man in search of freedom—or at least one last stab at it.Motivated by the emasculating success of his British screenwriter wife and a love of E...