Marty 'Trigger' McCord, is a 12-year-old boy who loves cricket and hates being bullied by Harley Stevens, the star of his school and club cricket teams. Marty lives for the weekend when he can play cricket, watch his Dad's team play cricket and watch cricket on TV. It is his escape from the bullying he lives with at school.A chance to help out as an umpire in an interschool cricket match and his evolving friendship with Therana, a new girl at school and a star cricketer of Indian h...

In the novel that introduced Anne Rice to the world, Interview with the Vampire, a reporter seeks out the facts behind an extraordinary life. In the years since, Anne Rice has created a remarkable and acclaimed body of work--encompassing her celebrated Vampire Chronicles, The Lives of the Mayfair Witches novels, two haunting historical epics, and her controversial, equally sought-after excursions into erotica. One of the world's best known and biggest bestselling authors of contemporary fi...

Problems in prisons, corruption in the public sector, assaults, escape, gangs, drugs and much more. Uncover some of what can happen behind the scenes in the UK prison system.Michael served in the British Army during the troubles, serving nearly six years in Northern Ireland before entering the prison service of England and Wales as a uniformed officer, working his way up to become a Deputy Governor with over 20 years operational experience.This book is abou...

This is a book about being a successful manager in the complex hospitality industry. Approaching the subject in the context of personal development, it offers future managers essential knowledge and insight into the opportunities, the constraints, the problems and the solutions that face management at any level in the industry.Structured in six parts, this comprehensive volume is not merely concerned with the social and psychological aspects of people management, but also with the ...

在家就能進行的雙語教育涵蓋範圍最廣、最實用的親子英語會話指南除了營造家庭的英文環境外，更要讓英語力與時俱進！淘汰過時內容，更新「居家上課」「戴口罩」等…符合時代潮流的內容根據台灣人、美籍女婿組成的家庭經驗編寫，最真實的現身說法！！中小學優良課外讀物掛保證，雙語家庭化的萬用手冊每天只要一個情境，學會照樣造句，就能創造出雙語環境！英文根本不用教，用「聽、說」的方法增進「親子互動」，就可讓「英語」直接變「母語」！時代在進步，親子英文的內容也要跟上時代的腳步！時代的變化快速，加上近幾年來的疫情來襲，很多親子英文的內容雖然符合一般生活，但對於新的生活狀態如居家上課、外出戴口罩、勤洗手等並無著墨。而在CD光碟機逐漸退出家庭的時候，書中還有關於聽CD的內容，這些都是不合時宜的部分。本書雖然獲得中小學優良課外讀物推介，具有十分實用的親子英文內容，但我們並不因此滿足，內容上不斷地去蕪存菁，把最符合時代、最真實的親子英文現場，提供給需要...

This fully updated and expanded second edition of Human Resource Management examines the role of human resource management in the hospitality and tourism industry. The subject is approached from four perspectives: * the social psychology of managing people * the economics of labour * the practical techniques * strategy. The author argues that labour costs, labour utilisation, labour market behaviour and pay are inseparable from the skills of managing people. The book contains an important ...

The purpose of this book is to offer clear, honest, and accessible information about Synthroid. Whether you're someone prescribed this medication, a loved one supporting someone who takes it, or simply a reader wanting to know more, this book has been written to help bridge that gap. Synthroid is a name that appears in millions of prescriptions each year, yet many still feel uncertain about what it really does, how it works, and why it's recommended.Every chapter aims to explain on...

The journey of understanding any medication, particularly one as longstanding and widely used as Diazepam, begins with context and purpose. This preface sets the tone for the chapters that follow, each carefully designed to provide a clear, informative, and thorough look into what Diazepam is, how it works, and the roles it plays in medical treatment today. While it has become a commonly recognized name in many households and medical circles, there are countless questions, curiosities, and...

Writing about Trazodone offers an opportunity to explore more than just the science of a medication. It allows for a deeper understanding of how a compound developed in a laboratory decades ago has quietly become one of the more commonly prescribed medications in the world today. This book is not a textbook filled with technical jargon, nor is it a simplistic pamphlet. It aims to be a balanced guide, welcoming to readers who are curious, whether they are patients, caregivers, students, or ...

When people think about medication, they often imagine a straightforward process: a pill prescribed by a doctor that does its job and helps the body heal. But behind every medication is a long and intricate story, one that combines science, research, regulation, and human experience. Cyclobenzaprine is no exception. This muscle relaxant has been around for decades, used by many individuals to help manage the discomfort and stiffness that come from muscle injuries and conditions that affect...

This book is written for anyone who wants a clear, thorough, and approachable understanding of Lisinopril. Whether you are someone recently prescribed this medication, a caregiver trying to help a loved one, or just a curious reader wanting to know more about how it works and why it's so widely used, the information you find in these pages is intended to be both accessible and meaningful. Lisinopril has become a mainstay in the world of medicine, particularly in treating high blood pressur...

The purpose of this book is to shed light on Zolpidem, a medication that has become one of the most commonly prescribed treatments for sleep disorders. Whether you are a patient considering this medication, a caregiver seeking more information, or simply a curious reader wanting to understand how modern sleep aids work, this book was created with you in mind. The goal is not to offer a complex scientific analysis, but rather to present a clear and accessible explanation of what Zolpidem is...