Angels Before Man: Revised and ExtendedA Queer Retelling of Satan's FallIn an eternal paradise, the most beautiful angel, Lucifer, struggles with shame, identity, and timidity, with little more than the desire to worship his creator.It isn't until the strongest angel, Michael, comes into his life that Lucifer learns to love himself. Along the way, their friendship begins to bloom into something else. Maybe the first romance in the history o...

The Practice of Research in Social Work positions research as an essential tool for effective, ethical social work practice—not just a set of methods to master. Rather than treating research as abstract or disconnected from the field, this Fifth Edition shows students how to evaluate interventions, programs, and policies using real examples drawn from social work research and practice. Throughout the book, students develop the critical skills need...

As he announces his retirement, relive the story of one of the greatest to ever play the game - Rafael Nadal. This winning memoir, in Rafa's own words, gets to the heart of his major achievements on and off court, and is a fascinating insight into the making of a champion.'A winner' Independent'A terrific sporting memoir, full of memorable anecdotes' New Statesman

The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Lightroom ClassicAdobe Lightroom Classic Classroom in a Book 2026 Release contains 12 lessons that use real-world, project-based learning to cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. You can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you. Learn to:Move through hundreds...

Set sail with "Two Rafael Sabatini Classics: Captain Blood and The Sea-Hawk," an unabridged collection of two swashbuckling adventures from one of the masters of historical fiction.In Captain Blood, a wrongfully accused doctor is sold into slavery, escapes to the high seas, and becomes a legendary pirate with a code of honor.In The Sea-Hawk, another unforgettable hero is thrust from the life he knows into a world of captivity, vengeance, and daring rescue on the open water....

'A profound and elegaic tale' SUNYI DEAN'If, like me, you're interested in what comes after the war, what sins and saints it begets, this is the book you want this year' C. L. CLARK'A dark fairytale of epic proportions' J.T. GREATHOUSE'A gothic love letter to high seas, deep love, and the epic stakes of a world at risk. The spirit of Poe infused with Samantha Shannon, and perfect for fans of both' R.R. VIRDI...

This book analyzes how Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and China achieved rapid economic development through public policies and technological innovation in East Asia. The work examines the fundamental role of the state and industrial strategies in the process of technological catching-up in these economies. Throughout its chapters, the author explores the historical foundations and economic policies of each country under global geopolitical pressures. The book begins with two chapters address...

"Psychotherapist Santandreu takes a practical look at finding happiness ... His tough love approach will help readers looking to stop negative self-talk and transform their inner dialogue." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLYBestselling author Rafael Santandreu knows how to ensure our happiness in life. One of the most prestigious psychologists in Spain, he has established his own renowned center of psychotherapy and has laid the foundations of a new era in the treatment of emotio...

This volume brings together interdisciplinary studies in health sciences, veterinary medicine, agriculture, education, history, law, social sciences, and technology. The chapters address healthcare, patient safety, environmental sustainability, organizational innovation, educational inclusion, cultural identity, communication, energy governance, and social development. By connecting diverse perspectives, the collection highlights the value of scientific research in understanding contempora...

THE BODY DOESN'T LIEEmotional Dictionary of the Human BodyYour body is speaking to you right now. Every symptom, every ache, everydiscomfort has a message. But nobody taught you to listen.For over 30 years, osteopath and multidisciplinary therapist Rafael PintenerValdés has been sitting with patients who came seeking relief from physical pain,only to discover the real story was written in their emotions. A headache isn'tjust a headache. Lo...

Four books of the occult and other more everyday forms of female superiority over the male from the pen of Rafael Menton.CONTAINS:"A SHOCK TO HIS SYSTEM"; "A LONG AND PERMANENT FALL"; "ADHIRA KHATRI"; and "HIS CHINESE VENUS".Rafael Menton is a UK-based Professor of English Literature with a retro passion for the early to mid-twentieth-century fiction of mystery, crime, suspense, and horror & romance with erotic female-led undertones. Mr Menton’s literary tastes rang...

His eye, fixed in cold command upon the boy, compelled obedience. And the lad, more out of awe of that glance than out of any desire to contribute to the saving of Hogan, mutely consented to keep up this pretence. But in his soul he rebelled. He had been reared in an atmosphere of honourable and religious bigotry. Hogan was to him a coarse ruffler; an evil man of the sword; such a man as he abhorred and accounted a disgrace to any army—particularly to an army launched upon England under th...