[Bookstrand Contemporary Romance] Peaches Delancy is having the worst days of her life. She's late for work and her car won't start on the hottest day of the year so far. When she finally gets to work she's robbed and locked in the store's refrigerator room. She's rescued from hypothermia by Pastor Max Allen right before being fired. Max knew the moment he wrapped his arms around her that Peaches was the woman for him. When his brother and sister-in-law are injured in a car accident Max tur...

This book looks at the changing context of children and young people′s services heralded by the structural, organisational and funding changes put forward in Eileen Munro′s Review of Child Protection. It is strongly grounded in research and theory, and gives specific consideration to how systems theory can help practitioners in understanding families.It highlights the need for every social work practitioner to develop the capacity to undertake unified assessments and interventions ...

This book looks at the changing context of children and young people′s services heralded by the structural, organisational and funding changes put forward in Eileen Munro′s Review of Child Protection. It is strongly grounded in research and theory, and gives specific consideration to how systems theory can help practitioners in understanding families.It highlights the need for every social work practitioner to develop the capacity to undertake unified assessments and interventions ...

There's a well-known saying: what doesn't get measured doesn't get done. So it is no surprise that communicators, human resource and change managers and other professionals recognise the need to measure and evaluate their work, particularly its worth to their organization and seek the most effective ways to achieve this. Whether you're already involved in research, planning your first project or commissioning an external research company, Employee Engagement and Communication

Susan Walker Allen's life story is a clarion call to those who want to do more, be more and make a more profound contribution to society. As the first 'lady lawyer' in the region, Susan shattered a glass ceiling, confounded her male counterparts, and became a tireless advocate for those who had no voice in the judicial system. Along the way, Susan experienced great elation and endured the most profound sorrows life can offer. Her inspiring story is a poignent testament to one woman's indom...

From the first major discoveries a century ago, the painted portraits of Roman Egypt were a revelation to scholars and the public alike, and the recent finding of a new cache of these gilded images, which made national headlines, have only heightened their mystery and appeal. Published to coincide with a new major exhibition of these portraits, Ancient Faces is the most comprehensive, up-to-date survey of these astonishing works of art.Dating from the later period of Roman...

Cinderella's evil stepmother won't let her go to the royal ball, but there's something that she doesn't know. Cinderella has a fairy godmother, and there is no stopping her. Will Cinderella get to dance with the prince? Find out as this classic fairy tale comes to life with music and full-color illustrations. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access.

Impossible is an opossum that is stuck with an upside down view. To release him from this unhappy situation, the winds of change is what is needed for him to discover his possibilities.

Bella, a shy, introverted woman and Jo, a fully expressive person meet unexpectedly at a gay bar in remote Saratoga Springs, New York. Jo, working for a close-minded resource for the community goes to Bella's community center to help with the Pride Month festivities, takes Bella to their hide away sanctuary and romance brews. Jo gives the small community center the much needed boost to provide a safe haven for local LGBTQ+ teens and young adults.

Fred “Dixie” Walker was a gifted ballplayer from a family of gifted athletes. (His father, uncle, and brother all played major league baseball.) Dixie Walker played in the majors for 18 seasons and in 1,905 games, assembling a career batting average of .306 while playing for the Yankees, White Sox, Tigers, Dodgers, and Pirates. Walker won the 1944 National League batting title, was three times an All-Star, and was runner-up for Most Valuable Player in the National League in 1946. He was pa...

- A new editor and contributor team brings in wealth of expertise from across Australia, New Zealand and internationally. - Two new chapters on Global Reproductive Health and Indigenous Women's Health place emphasis on the need to adapt women's healthcare according to various cultural and socioeconomic factors. - Emphasis on prevention and early diagnosis in obstetric care, with an increasing focus on fetal medicine. - This edition will be available as an Expert Consult eBook along with th...

When the fascist government collapses in Italy, Renzo Modiano is almost seven years old. The war is over, his mother tells him. At last, thinks Renzo, they will get their radio back. On 10 September 1943 the dining table is crowded as ever, but the family eat in silence. When the meal is finished Renzo’s father speaks: “Children, we have to leave the flat now. We won’t be able to stay together. We must leave immediately because the Germans are entering Rome and they’re taking the Jews.” Le...