"With its clever plotting and blood-and-guts characters, Quiver will certainly put Peter Leonard on the map." —Michael Connelly, #1 New York Times–bestselling authorOne of the most riveting and powerful new voices in crime fiction, Peter Leonard delivers a razor-sharp debut thriller.Kate McCall's husband has been killed by her son, Luke, in a tragic bow-hunting accident. While Kate struggles with her son's surly guilt, her first love, Jack, ...

Peter Leonard showed remarkable maturity for a first-time novelist in his debut novel Quiver. In Trust Me, he reaches for new heights as he crafts a classic noir thriller loaded with double- and triple-crosses.The first mistake Karen Delaney made was entrusting $300,000 to her boyfriend, Samir, the head of an illegal bookmaking operation. The second was breaking up with him---because Samir holds a $300,000 grudge. A few months later, Karen sees a way to get her mon...

AKirkus Best Indie Book of the Year & aLibrary Journal Best World Literature read, from Pulitzer Prize-winning AP Journalist and Director/Producer/Writer of the Academy Award-winning documentary 20 Days in Mariupol“[A] book for our times—vivid enough to grab us and not let go.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"A powerful psychological thriller about borderline situations in life, hopes and dreams...

How Talking to God Can Change Your LifeThe ultimate guide to help teens discover peace, purpose, and real connection with God — one honest prayer at a time.In a world that feels louder, faster, and more overwhelming than ever, it's easy for teens to feel anxious, uncertain, or alone. But there's one powerful tool that never goes out of style — prayer.The Power of Prayer for Teens, is a simple, relatable, and encouraging guide written especially for ...

Paulo Freire is one of the century's great thinkers on education and the politics of liberation. Known mostly for his literacy campaigns in Latin America and Africa, and for his seminal work Pedagogy of the Oppressed, his thinking continues to be rediscovered by generations of teachers, scholars, community activists and cultural workers in Europe and North America. While his name is synonymous with the practice of Critical Literacy' and A Pedagogy of Liberation', his work has been appropia...

Youd be hard pressed to find anyone more passionate about swimming than Joan and Peter Leonard, whove spent most of their lives teaching others how to swim especially children.This activity-filled guide includes original pictures of Leo the Sea Lion and his friends that can be colored as skills are mastered. Other activities and resources include:seven essential swimming skills and emphasis on safety, fun, and fitness;how-to descriptions of all strokes, numerous ski...

First published in 1966, Sociology in Social Work by Peter Leonard offers a groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between sociology and social work. This insightful book examines sociological theory and its practical applications, delving into key topics such as personality, family, culture, and the dynamics of social work organizations. Leonard also reflects on the future role of sociology in shaping social work practices. Complete with a guide to essential literature, t...

A striking new feature of the welfare systems in many Western countries is the extent to which market relations have permeated social services. Conceptions of 'risk management' now dominate the way parents and children are responded to, while new technologies aim to 'measure' their relationship with state service providers. Bureaucratic control is increasing, while resources are reduced. These factors have led to the demise of the traditional role of the social worker as one who engages wi...

Featuring the character first written by Elmore Leonard, Raylan Givens After an altercation with his superiors in Harlan County, Kentucky, Deputy US Marshal, Raylan Givens is offered two choices. He can either retire or finish his career on the fugitive task force in the crime-ridden precincts of Detroit. Acting on a tip, Raylan and his new partner, deputy marshal Bobby Torres arrest Jose Rindo, a destructive and violent criminal. Rindo is also being pursued by the FBI who arrive shortly a...

"Kate McGraw, the lone female on the US Marshals' fugitive task force, is on the trail of homicidal bank robber when she is shot by a drugged-up ex-con. While she is in the hospital recuperating, a mysterious stranger leaves a bouquet of flowers in her room. Days later Kate is discharged. Still recuperating, she sees a man in a car parked on the street watching her apartment. This is the third time she has seen him. Kate gets the license number, follows and confronts him and discovers he’s...

For the first time, a book exists that compiles all the information candidates need to apply for their first Safety specialists and technicians job, or to apply for a better job.What you'll find especially helpful are the worksheets. It is so much easier to write about a work experience using these outlines. It ensures that the narrative will follow a logical structure and reminds you not to leave out the most important points. With this book, you'll be able to revise your applicat...

**Rome: McCabe and Chip, two American exchange students, are about to become embroiled with a violent street gang, a beautiful Italian girl and a flawed kidnapping plan.Detroit: Sharon Vanelli's affair with Joey Palermo, a Mafia enforcer, is about to be discovered by her husband, Ray, a secret service agent.**Brilliantly plotted and shot through with wry humour, All He Saw Was the Girl takes place as these two narratives converge in the backstreets of Italy's oldes...