From abdabs to zitFrom pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century)From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA)This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being...

Basic Rules of Finance for Small Businesses is a practical guide for small business owners and operators. It is a set of 34 rules that cover the sphere of small business financial considerations. These rules are, however, not exhaustive but for all intent and purposes, they provide a good road map into the world of small business financial management. The rules focus on the discipline necessary for operators to stay in line with well thought out financial objectives.

Ghost stories have an enduring grip on our imagination, weaving together fear, mystery, and the unknown. They tap into our deepest anxieties—about what lingers beyond death, about unfinished business, about spirits that refuse to rest. These novels are more than just chilling tales; they explore the fine line between the seen and unseen, the rational and the supernatural. From haunted houses to restless spirits seeking justice, each book in this collection invites readers into a world wher...

In an immensely varied and thoughtful collection of true life reflections on love, marriage and the single life, 26 authors with autism share their experiences and knowledge about successful (and unsuccessful) relationships. Digging deep into the many and varying ways in which autism affects feelings and relationships with others, these honest and intelligent testimonies give the insider's perspective on love on the spectrum. Whether you're a serial dater, hopelessly romantic or happily si...

Enya leaves the innocence of her rustic home to take up a job as a live-in helper with a young well-to-do couple, the Santiagos. Shortly after Enya started working with the couple, they developed a strong attachment to her and in a few weeks, she was bonding tightly with them. The nature of the social bonding was, however, different for couple.Enya had come to the job as a single girl who was out of romance for two years. She was awed by the presence of her employer's very handsome...

How should Christians read prophetic literature? Questions abound both in the academy and the church as to how to engage the prophets, particularly in light of the New Testament. The Gospel writers and the church fathers all readand appealed to the Old Testament, but are we as modern-day readers supposed to take the same approach? The Prophets and the Apostolic Witness is a dialogue among scholars that identifies the interpretive methods used throughout history wh...

The Curse of the Undead - 20 Ghost Novel Classics is an evocative anthology that delves into the eerie and supernatural realms of literature. This collection presents a tapestry of themes ranging from gothic horror to psychological suspense, providing a broad spectrum of stylistic diversity from a group of acclaimed writers. Each narrative, whether exploring ghostly apparitions or spectral hauntings, immerses readers in the chilling atmospheres that have come to define the genre. Notable w...

Some argue existence is an exercise in futility. They claim there are no winners in life. Ultimately, we are insignificant in the face of vast cosmic intelligences that were old when the Universe began.The best minds gibber at the incomprehensibility of it all. Other minds lose themselves in strange geometries because they can't comprehend any alternative.Whatever. The rest of us have to get up in the morning, feed the cat, and go to work.The Cozy Cosmic contains 3...

Buddhism World's Best CollectionThis is the best Buddhism Writings Collection available, including the most famous and important works about Buddhism.Do you want a clear, easy understanding of Buddhist concepts?Think about the calm inner peace you want…Buddhism has been practised for thousands of years, helping people achieve a stress-free outlook on life. Imagine the serenity you will find when you understand it. Imagine what your ...

This edited collection highlights how people connected with friends and family, students and colleagues, and leaders and communities, in their quest to persevere during the pandemic. The chapters describe how people enjoyed their passions for the arts in new and unexpected ways, given the restrictions of COVID-19 safety protocols, and how scripted and reality television programming helped them escape, however briefly, from the traumas of the pandemic, the racial injustice, the political ma...

At the end, when the last star dies and the cold begins to seep in, what will be the totality of our accomplishments? What will have been the point? And will anyone notice that we're gone? If the true terror at the center of cosmic horror is the vast indifference the universe has for us, does that mean the closest thing we have to any sort of compassionate connection is . . . our cats? Ah, we may be doomed.But, in the interim, perhaps there may still be some spark that can illumina...

This study of ten fateful decisions made on Indochina between 1961-75 highlights the ascent of the civilian militarists and of strategy over diplomacy in United States policymaking and reveals the inexorably interlinked and escalating character of the decisions and the central purpose of American presidents: not to have to face the expected domestic political consequences of defeat in Indochina. As a result, we were led into a prolonged stalemate in which "acting" and the management of pro...