The definitive guide to women's reproductive health from conception to old age. Obstetrics and Gynaecology: an evidence-based guide is the ideal resource for anyone working in the field of women's health, including medical students, junior doctors, midwives, nurses and general practitioners. Expertly written and packed with the most relevant, up-to date evidence; this obstetrics and gynaecology textbook covers all aspects of women's health from conception to puberty and from pregnancy to o...

Equal parts eerie, humorous and heartwarming, Harvest is a short story of down-home fantasy and a fairytale for grown-ups best told in the dark…“Why’d that old hag do this t’ me and you?”She scooched a little closer. “I’m guessin’ that, just like me, that old hag gave you pumpkin seeds that tasted somethin’ terrible? But she said to swallow ‘em ‘cause they were magic an’ all?”Edgar frowned. “They were cursed, weren’t they?”

This book provides a detailed cross-country study of the automotive industry in South East Asia. Abbott argues that, contrary to prevailing opinion, the diffusion of manufacturing in the Asia-Pacific has been characterized by hierarchical networks of production linked to Japan for technology.

A supernatural thriller novelette for young adults and older: Angel will grip you with its unique blend of suspense, dark humor, and quirky teen protagonists from its first pages until the very last!Freshman Angie Brewer went missing weeks ago, before the chill of October settled over Summersvale, Maine. Her disappearance a mystery, speculation is rampant and the town under an unofficial curfew.But a Friday night is a terrible thing to waste, e...

Meal Deal With The Devil combines a story book with a five-song CD EP (including two "story songs") from the devious San Francisco Bay Area musical satirists Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggits. The CD comes with a read-along storybook, illustrated by Jason Chandler of Horrible Comics—it's an adult version of those children's books you used to have with the record that let you know when to turn the page. Meal Deal features three brand new & exclusive Bobby Joe Ebola tracks for brat...

A quiet journey through the Highlands becomes something deeper in this reflective, atmospheric story of endurance, memory, and the healing power of ordinary kindness.When a solitary walker sets out across the wet and wind-worn Scottish Highlands, the plan seems simple: follow the map, keep moving, and let the miles create distance from everything left behind. But as the path leads through rain-soaked villages, lonely glens, forest roads, lochside tracks, and warm guesthouse rooms, ...

A blacksmith. A hidden map. A kingdom built on secrets.Jasper Alden never wanted to stay ordinary, but he never expected adventure to arrive in the form of damaged armor, dangerous nobles, and a legend powerful enough to change the fate of the realm. After helping save his village, Jasper should be able to return to iron, fire, and the woman he loves.Instead, the mystery deepens.The secret of Dragon’s End has opened the door to something older and far more dangerous...

Maya Angelou’s unforgettable collection of poetry lends its name to the documentary film about her life, And Still I Rise, as seen on PBS’s American Masters.Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the reach of my arms,The span of my hips,The stride of my step,The curl o...

Step into a whole new world in the first Novel of the Edge from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Kate Daniels series.The Edge lies between worlds, on the border between the Broken, where people shop at Wal-Mart and magic is a fairy tale—and the Weird, where blueblood aristocrats rule, changelings roam, and the strength of your magic can change your destiny...Rose Drayton thought if she practiced her magic, she could build a ...

Geographies of Globalization 2nd edition offers an animated and fully-updated exposition of the geographical impacts of globalization and the contribution of human geography to studies and debates in this area. Energetic and engaging, this book:• Illustrates how the core principles of human geography – such as space and scale – lead to a better understanding of the phenomenon• Debates the historical evolution of globalized society• Analyses the interconnect...

I always get the math wrong.Is the third time the charm?Because I can think of three good reasons not to let Nick Sullivan back into my life.FIRST, I got over my infatuation with him - cold turkey. So what did he have to offer anyway? Mystery? Adventure? A sexy grin and a killer sense of humor? All of the above, if I think about it. Which I don’t. Ever.SECOND, he had the nerve to come back! After fifteen years, he shows up looking (better than ever)...

The newly updated third edition provides a clear and user-friendly introduction to the complex debates around how development has been understood and achieved. It has been fully updated and expanded to reflect global political and economic shifts, as well as new approaches to development.The book deals with the evolution of development ideas and policies, focusing on economic, political, social, environmental and spatial dimensions. It highlights how development cannot be considere...