This is the heartbreaking story of the murder of 16-year-old Bristol schoolgirl Becky Watts, a personal and heartfelt account of a crime that shocked the nation in a unique way and tore a family in two.A vulnerable and shy girl, Becky Watts was brutally murdered and dismembered by her own step-brother on 19 February 2015. As her father Darren discovered the horrific details of what happened to his darling girl, his world fell apart.Writing about his darkest hours and unbear...

You've heard of secret agents and superheroes, but have you ever heard of the day being saved by a snail? When there's trouble in the animal kingdom, Sergio (and his friends Wormy and Hawkeye) always find a way to fix things. It's all thanks to Sergio's super snail powers. He can climb walls, breathe underwater thanks to his shell, uses his snail slime to put out fires! Sergio is one epic snail!

You've heard of secret agents and superheroes, but have you ever heard of the day being saved by a snail? When there's trouble in the animal kingdom, Sergio (and his friends Wormy and Hawkeye) always find a way to fix things. It's all thanks to Sergio's super snail powers. He can climb walls, breathe underwater thanks to his shell, use his snail slime to put out fires! Sergio is one epic snail!

Wie klingt eigentlich Oshiwambo, die Sprache, die von der Mehrheit der Menschen in Namibia gesprochen wird? Welche Sicherheitsvorkehrungen solltest du für deine Namibiareise treffen? Wann ist eigentlich die Regenzeit und wo? Welche Entstehungsmythen stecken hinter dem Etosha Nationalpark oder dem Fish River Canyon? Wie war das eigentlich nochmal genau mit der Befreiung der letzten Kolonie des afrikansichen Kontinents und was dürfen Reisende, vor allem aus Deustchland, auf keinen Fall über ...

In this edited volume, contributors recognize and reflect on communication studies' queer past and examine the current state of queer theorizing within communication studies. Through this reflection, the book fills in gaps in the history of this sub-discipline and demonstrates that even as scholars in the field empowered queer voices in the past, they often failed to recognize the intersectional aspects of queer identity, through which scholars can form new understandings of past scholarsh...

Wie klingt eigentlich Oshiwambo, die Sprache, die von der Mehrheit der Menschen in Namibia gesprochen wird? Welche Sicherheitsvorkehrungen solltest du auf deiner Namibiareise treffen? Wann ist in diesem Land eigentlich die Regenzeit und in welchen Gebieten? Welche Entstehungsmythen stecken hinter dem Etosha Nationalpark oder dem Fish River Canyon? Wie war das eigentlich nochmal genau mit der Befreiung der letzten Kolonie des afrikansichen Kontinents und was dürfen Reisende, vor allem aus D...

Volpone, Or, The Fox is Ben Jonson's great parable of greed, self-interest and inheritance. Using animal fable to satirize the wealthy and the greedy, it remains one of his most distinctive and compelling dramatic works.Jonson wrote the play for performance in 1606, and orchestrated its publication the following year. In it, the wealthy Venetian Volpone pretends to be on his deathbed, encouraging Voltore, Corbaccio and Corvino-the vulture, raven and crow-to compete for his...

From the thrilling Ember War story arc, the epic sci-fi adventure continues with Ember War Pathfinders.Light the Way, Book oneIf you want the most dangerous job in the galaxy, be a Pathfinder.At the leading edge of humanity's trek across the stars they are experts in exploring strange new worlds and beating any threat that awaits. When a mysterious gate is found on an ancient planet, the Pathfinders are called in to light the way into the m...

"Red Ben, the Fox of Oak Ridge" is a captivating tale that follows the adventures of a clever fox named Red Ben, who resides in the lush and vibrant Oak Ridge. The story unfolds in a picturesque setting where nature thrives, and the animal kingdom is filled with intriguing characters. Red Ben's cunning and resourcefulness are put to the test as he navigates challenges and encounters various creatures, each with their own unique traits and stories. The narrative beautifully captures the ess...

The inspiring true story of "one of the country's finest educators" (National Review) and the school he changed forever.Under the leadership of highly unorthodox principal Dr. Ben Chavis, Oakland's American Indian Public Charter School was hailed as an "education miracle" by governor Arnold Schwarzenegger after it was transformed from a failing "nuisance" into one of the best public middle schools in the nation.This is the story of that transformat...

A brand new young fiction series by TV broadcaster and intrepid explorer Ben Fogle, inspired by his real-life animal experiences…Co-written with best-selling children’s author Steve Cole and illustrated throughout with beautiful black and white illustrations by Nikolas Ilic.You can always count on Mr Dog to help an animal in trouble…When Mr Dog takes a trip into town, he doesn’t expect to stay for long. But then he meets a fox who needs his help – a fox who’s very f...

A wealthy, childless magnifico feigns a terminal illness to extract extravagant gifts from a flock of greedy legacy-hunters. He delights in playing his sycophantic victims against each other, watching them sacrifice their morals, their wealth, and even their families for a chance at his fortune. But his insatiable appetite for the game soon leads him to take risks that threaten to expose his massive fraud. This dark, cynical comedy is a masterful exploration of avarice and moral decay. The...