A PRIME MINISTER IS DEAD.A COUNTRY IS IN CRISIS.AND SOMEONE HAS TO TAKE CONTROL.New Zealand is facing its greatest crisis in decades. A series of biosecurity emergencies has shaken the economy, divided the country and given Prime Minister Julia Castor extraordinary powers.She insists they are temporary.But Bruce Marks, one of her closest political allies, has begun to wonder whether she intends to gi...

ANOTHER MAN'S BEERBlood at the King's ArmsIn the small Central Otago village of Cawder, the King's Arms is more than a country hotel. It is Mac BethelL's kingdom.Mac has ambition. He wants the hotel to succeed, to make money, and to build a future with his wife, Helen. When the hotel's owner, Duncan Wilson, arrives with plans that threaten everything Mac has built, ambition begins to turn into something darker.Then Duncan is found d...

A compassionate approach to understanding and supporting loved ones with bipolar disorderIf your loved one was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, you probably have a lot of questions and concerns about how to help them live the healthiest life possible.Understanding bipolar disorder answers those questions and offers helpful guidance with essential information, practical strategies, and support for families of people suffering from b...

Have you ever reached the end of a long day, depleted and distracted, and made a decision that you knew was not your best? The problem is not a lack of values; it is a lack of an operating system. The carefully crafted mission statements on the wall become background noise when the pressure is on, and survival instinct, habit, and the path of least resistance take over. The research is clear on this point: decision fatigue degrades judgment, and without a system, purpose is the first thing...

Life’s challenges can leave us feeling powerless, but true strength lies in reclaiming control and transforming adversity into personal victory. From Victim to Victor: How to Reclaim Control of Your Life is an empowering guide to breaking free from the victim mentality and embracing a mindset of resilience and self-empowerment.This book provides practical tools and strategies for building self-esteem, setting healthy boundaries, and developing the confidence to navigate life's obst...

If you are interested in this book, chances are you know that you are in an abusive relationship and want out. Or, you may be wondering if, in fact, you are being abused. You may be looking for help to decide what to do next. You may be looking for information about what you can do about your situation. You may be ready to leave, but are unsure how to go about it. You may not even be sure if you are being abused, but you have a feeling that something isn’t quite right at home or with your ...

1960 saw the dawn of an era of unprecedented innovation and development in farm machinery. It was a period of rapid technical advancement, that produced machines which are the mainstay of the current very buoyant vintage tractor restoration movement. At the start of the decade, spark-ignition Standard Fordson tractors still occasionally required repair; by the end of the decade, the Fordson Diesel Major had been replaced by the Ford 1000 series. The history of these iconic brands is well-k...

Discover the real bully dogs and the truth about these often-misunderstood yet ever-popular canines. The whole fraternity of bully breed owners and devotees will revel in this long-overdue celebration of the six bull-and-terrier dogs that are the focus of this Kennel Club Classic edition.

The Artist's Torah is an uplifting and down-to-earth guide to the creative process, wide open to longtime artists and first-time dabblers, to people of every religious background--or none--and to every creative medium. In this book, you'll find a yearlong cycle of weekly meditations on a life lived artistically, grounded in ancient Jewish wisdom and the wisdom of artists, composers, writers, and choreographers from the past and present. You'll explore the nature of the creative process--ho...

History teaches that antisemitism is a disease which begins with the Jews but does not end with them. Once antisemitism is unleashed, it knows no bounds and can attack the very fabric of society. This deadly strain of hatred often turns against other minority groups too, not to mention foundational democratic values, beginning with equal rights and equal protection before the law. Therefore, antisemitism should be viewed as a universal human rights issue of importance to all, and not solel...

Furthering the seductive dance started in “Dreams In The Wind”, this standalone Adult Romance allows the reader to continue their journey alongside Trish and Ted, and also many of the main characters previously introduced. D B Harris then introduces us to new characters whose Lives and Dreams continually change, not only from the choices they make, but as if guided by the ever-changing direction of the Wind. As each characters’ fate intertwines with the breeze of life’s surprises, the goal...

The writers behind New Scientist explore the baffling concept of nothingness from the fringes of the universe to our minds' inner workings.It turns out that nothing is as curious or as enlightening as nothingness itself. What is nothing? Where can it be found? The writers of the world's top-selling science magazine investigate—from the big bang, dark energy, and the void, to superconductors, vestigial organs, hypnosis, and the placebo effect. And they disco...