Blair Vesper.Multi-millionaire. Influencer. Renowned lyricist. Alpha... or so everyone believes.For years, I've concealed my omega status under a carefully crafted pseudonym to keep the world from uncovering my true identity. But when a dangerous threat looms and I'm on the brink of being kidnapped, my unlikely savior emerges: Icarus Morrigan , the enigmatic Talent Manager for the sensational rock band, Blooming Salvation ....

Workplace injuries happen every day and can profoundly affect workers, their families, and the communities in which they live. This textbook is for workers and students looking for an introduction to injury prevention on the job. It offers an extensive overview of central occupational health and safety (OHS) concepts and practices and provides practical suggestions for health and safety advocacy. Foster, Cake, and Barnetson bring the field into the twenty-first century by including discuss...

Discover the magic of New York Times best seller Melissa Foster's writing and see why millions have fallen in love with the fiercely loyal and sassily sexy characters in the Love in Bloom big-family romance collection. Love in Bloom novels are written to stand alone or may be enjoyed as part of the larger series, so dive right into this fun, sexy romance featuring Graham Braden's business partner, Knox Bentley!In Making You Mine...

Seven Bones is the story of one of the more bizarre murder investigations in Australia’s criminal history. Two wives die in suspicious circumstances: co-incidence or, as husband Thomas Keir describes it, ‘bad luck’?Arriving on the scene, Detective Peter Seymour realised he was dealing with the world’s unluckiest husband or a serial wife killer. Keir’s ‘grieving husband’ act was suddenly in question. The investigation revealed Thomas Keir was a man so jealous he hated even ...

Using data to guide decision making builds stronger, more adaptable organisations that can thrive in a rapidly changing world.Embedding a pragmatic, data-guided culture in any organisation can be a challenge. This comprehensive guide for leaders sets out a proven framework for developing the mindset and strategies required to generate value from data and to scale quickly. Jargon-free and packed with practical advice, Data Mea...

‘We have a dead second wife and a missing first wife…we’ve got a huge problem here.’ Detective Peter SeymourSeven Bones is the story of one of the more bizarre murder investigations in Australia’s history. Two wives die in suspicious circumstances: co-incidence or, as husband Thomas Keir describes it, ‘bad luck’?Three years after Thomas Keir alleged his first wife Jean deserted him and her young son for another man, his second wife Rosalina, Jean’s cousin, lay scorched and s...

Heroism is found in many forms and sometimes in the most unlikely placesAustralian Shane Horsburgh spent years immersed in the chaotic, adrenaline-fuelled world of high-risk policing and counterterrorism - but when the thrill wore off, he quit his job and flew into Baghdad to work for the US Department of Defense, training commandos for the post-Saddam Iraqi police force.Life in Iraq is surreal, violent and unpredictable - and the enemy is almost impossible to pick. Shane m...

The jurisprudence of international administrative tribunals holds great relevance for international organisations, as seen in the proliferation of these tribunals, the complexity of their jurisprudence, and their practical impact. This book provides a comprehensive and accessible analysis of essential topics in this field, including applicable sources, jurisdiction and admissibility, grounds for review, equality and non-discrimination, and remedies. It also covers key emerging issues, such...

Detective Peter Seymour has seen every type of death imaginable in his time in the NSW Coroner’s Court and, after many years in law enforcement, the tragedies are beginning to take their toll. Dealing with death day in day out becomes too much for Seymour and this seasoned veteran starts to grapple with overwhelming feelings of fear and doubt. He decides to return to the police force hoping the operational work might offer some reprieve. Fate would have it otherwise as he is thrust straigh...

With such classic novels as Orphan Star and The Tar-Aiym-Krang, New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster has captivated readers with his brilliantly imagined Humanx Commonwealth, the interstellar empire where intelligent aliens and humans live side by side. Now Foster takes us back to the unplanned beginnings of this extraordinary alliance …In the years after first contact, humans and the insect-like Thranx agreed to a tentative sharing of ideas...

‘This is a strange and gripping tale of one of Australia’s most notorious criminals.’ – TROY LENNON – ByTheBook, Sydney Daily TelegraphFrom goldfields to gallows – the international manhunt for Australia’s first serial killer.The Devil’s Butterfly is the harrowing true story of the killer conman, Frank Butler, whose deception and duplicity sent the colony of New South Wales into a state of fear and panic.Advertising in the Sydney papers, the charismati...

In Start Where You Are: A Guide to Self-Improvement, discover how to begin your personal growth journey exactly where you are today. This empowering guide offers practical steps to help you improve your life, build confidence, and reach your goals without waiting for the “perfect” moment. By focusing on small, consistent actions, Start Where You Are encourages you to make meaningful changes at your own pace, no matter your starting point.Each chapter explores essential areas of sel...