Orphaned as a child, Ernest Wright finds himself alone once more after the sudden death of the uncle who raised him. But he believes The Universe has sent him a message about what he must now do with his life. This is the story of how one man, a voyage and a lot of rubbish changes the face of the planet.

Europe, 1543. Former English spy Iron William Kidd is neck-deep in trouble.While building a new life in exile, a fight gone awry leaves William with mutilated hands. Soon after, the Church holds his life to ransom, tasking him with finding the mythical Tears of Christ. The price of failure is his head.Faced with the impossible, most men would submit to the executioner's axe. William Kidd is not most men.This is an action-adventure, ...

In this book, the vital role of language in shaping the life chances of children from contrasting ends of the social ladder is explored. Grounded in the latest research and the contemporary experiences of educators, it highlights how oracy is a key driver of upward social mobility, especially for the most disadvantaged children.Drawing on case studies, classroom practice and academic research, the book examines the widening language divide that emerges in early childhood and contin...

Get to start the keto diet — it's simple, easy, and friendly.Starting the ketogenic diet can be so difficult and overwhelming. And there are so many resources that are difficult to choose from. So, I have decided to make it SUPER EASY for You.THE ESSENTIAL KETOGENIC DIET FOR BEGINNERS is all you need for starting and sticking to the ketogenic diet. You have details of exactly what you need to make keto so simple; meal plans and lots of keto-licious recipes....

OUTER SPACE is not limited to the final frontier. It's a place where the unwary might traverse space-time or travel to a different dimension altogether. INNER SPACE is an equally mysterious place, where we can discover we aren't who we think we are, or where higher powers pull at the strings of our existence.This is OUTSIDE INSIDE, a collection of eight stories exploring these unknown spaces, each told in Michael Gardner's mystical...

A tale of hope in the midst of dystopia by the Nebula Award–winning authors—an expansion of their novella The City of God.God was in his Heaven—which was fifteen miles away, due east.Far in Earth's future, in a post-utopian hellhole, Hanson works ten solid back-breaking hours a day, shoveling endless mountains of coal, within sight of the iridescent wall that separates what's left of humanity from their gods.One day, after a tragedy of his own...

Celebrate the creative and empowering bond between a father and his daughter in this picture book that “exudes creativity, joy, and daddy-daughter love” (Kirkus Reviews) from the real-life creators of the blog Daddy Dressed Me following a single dad’s sewing journey as he makes clothes to inspire his daughter.It’s Move Up Day for Ava and her kindergarten class, and Ava is chosen to recite a poem! She worries about remembering the words, but her da...

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. In this significantly expanded “Alumni” edition, graduates of the Orthopaedic Trauma program at the University of Washington’s renowned Harborview Medical Center provide succinct and novel tips and tricks gleaned from their years of professional practice. Focusing specifically on the technical aspects of f...

This book is different from Michael's first book 'Reflective Mind'. The poems this time are not from the mind, but are short stories written from the heart in poetic rhymes. They come from the heart [of me] in the hope they may touch the heart of you, and friends and family with whom you share them with.

A humorous memoir about a mischievous kid who, through relentless efforts by his parents, Jesuit teachers and wife succeeds as a U.S. Ambassador, lawyer, author, Georgetown professor and four-time Presidential appointee.

Part of the highly regarded Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery series, Fractures, Fourth Edition, is a concise, lavishly illustrated reference covering the most advanced, successful surgical techniques for fractures of the upper extremity, lower extremity, pelvis, and acetabulum—all in step-by-step detail. This fully revised edition presents the preferred techniques of surgical masters, illustrated with full-color, sequential, surgeon’s-eye view intraoperative photographs, as well as...

The world’s most trusted guide for leaders in transitionTransitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. While transitions offer a chance to start fresh and make needed changes in an organization, they also place leaders in a position of acute vulnerability. Missteps made during the crucial first three months in a new role can jeopardize or even derail your success.In this updated and ...