Things are going well for Matt Buchanan. After some hard times, life is peaceful as sole-charge constable for the small, isolated settlement of Haast on New Zealand's wild West Coast. He's made friends among the locals, won their trust. He keeps their little world safe. And he's working in spectacular surroundings - the fierce Tasman Sea, the dense beech forest, the dark, cold swamps, the snowy Southern Alps.But then his much-loved predecessor, Gus, is discovered beside a river wit...

In today’s world of endless distractions and constant demands, staying focused can feel like an impossible task. "Harnessing the Power of Focus - Stay on Track and Get More Done" is your guide to regaining control, maximizing productivity, and achieving your goals with clarity and intention. This book provides actionable strategies to help you overcome distractions, sharpen your focus, and make meaningful progress in all areas of your life.Focusing isn’t just about working harder—i...

Linville Gorge is one of the few examples of old-growth forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains and draws thousands of visitors every year.The Gorge was approved by Congress in 1964. "The Grand Canyon of the East" was named for William Linville, a member of a party of long hunters in 1766 who fell victim to a Shawnee attack. The difficult terrain made early settlements nearly impossible and logging unprofitable. Unique rock formations, from Table Rock to the Chimneys, a...

This is an accessible and up to date text for students on police-related degree courses covering a highly topical area of policing. Terrorism has become a major issue for policing during the 21st century, exacerbated by world events, the emerging new terrorism with its global implications, and a growing need to develop effective counter-terrorism strategies. The book provides students with a historical perspective, introduces a number of well established theories relating to terrorism, and...

Famed as 'the Grand Canyon of the East,' the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area is a rugged tract of more than 12,000 acres located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Native Americans once referred to the Linville River as Eeseeoh, or 'River of Cliffs,' a name that accurately describes the river as it twists its way through the gorge under sheer rock faces and distinctive craggy peaks. Since the Native American ambush of the William Linville hunting party in 1766, the gorge...

This text provides an accessible and up-to-date introduction to criminal justice for all those undertaking degrees and foundation degrees in policing. It will also be relevant to degree courses in criminology and criminal justice. The book provides a holistic overview of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) and an exploration of the roles of key players within the system and how the police interact with these organisations. It examines some of the principles that underpin the ′modernisation′ ...

"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" chronicles the escapades of a spirited young boy named Thomas Sawyer, who is renowned in his small town for his mischievous antics and penchant for trouble. Tom resides in the charming riverfront town of St. Petersburg, situated along the banks of the iconic Mississippi River. This idyllic setting is marked by a warm small-town ambiance where the Christian faith plays a vital role in the community, and relationships are tightly woven among the townspeople.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (or, in more recent editions, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885. Commonly named among the Great American Novels, the work is among the first in major American literature to be written throughout in vernacular English, characterized by local color regionalism. It is told in the first person by...

A taut crime thriller about a city on edge, a killer playing games, and the two women determined to bring him down.Melbourne is gripped by fear after a backpacker's body is found with a cryptic note, and two more women vanish without trace. When photographs begin to arrive in the inboxes of the media and police, it's clear the killer isn't hiding - they are performing.Journalist Oli Groves, founder of a fledgling digital news site, knows the story could mak...

A mother's worst fear, a killer on the loose, a darkness visible... A gripping page-turner for readers of Candice Fox and Karin Slaughter from an award-winning author'Explores the terrifying idea that intelligence and moral conviction can coexist with extreme violence. Chilling, smart and impossible to put down. Fans of Barrie's Lexi Winter series, will find plenty to love in this dark, exhilarating thriller.' - Angie Faye Martin, author of MelaleucaSergeant 'Hex' ...

The page-turning third novel featuring intrepid heroine Tatty Crowe and the fascinating world of Sydney's Victorian funeral business, from bestselling historical fiction author Deborah Challinor.Sometimes death is just the beginning ...Late 1872. When twenty-five-year-old Sydney undertaker Tatiana Crowe travels to Auckland to embalm the body of Evan Hunter's father events go horribly wrong, leaving Tatty stricken.Back at home, Tatty has some enormous decisi...

From the intriguing Echo Lake, Rose McHugh, curious historian-turned-detective, returns to solve her next compelling mystery in the moody Southern Highlands.A missing violinist. A rising flood. A race against time. Intrigue, music and danger collide in Whisky Valley.After nearly being murdered last year, Rose McHugh battles anxiety as she uses her investigative skills to find her son's best friend, a famous violinist who i...