The Pooka is a mischievous little creature, but he's also hungry, thin and hungry in his hole! It's Monday morning and everyone is looking forward to eating a tasty pie this week, even Tabs the cat, But no pie is safe from the hungry Pooka! Follow the Pooka through the days of the week; what will he eat next? Will he be hungry or full by Sunday? How many more pies can he eat? Will anyone except the Pooka get to eat a pie? Maybe he will discover that you can have too much of a good thing an...

Join Mr Fox and family as he navigates the seasons while he tries to fly, hop, leap and burrow to the moon! Along the way he ends up covered in stinky sheep droppings, smelly cow pat, soaking wet lake water and dirty dirt! On Christmas Day he finds that when Master Fox, Miss Fox and Baby Fox cuddle up with him and Mrs Fox puts her paw in his, he doesn't need to fly, hop, leap or burrow to get to the Moon; he can stay right where he is! Delight in this endearing and entertaining tale of the...

Follow Tabs the Cat through the days of the week as she catches a fatter rat every day! Watch as Mum, Dad, Jake, and Tilly scream and jump higher with each new catch! From a tiny wood mouse to a mini mole, a squeaking shrew, and finally a big fat rat, Tabs is on a mission. But that's not enough for her: soon she catches a huge, hairy hamster, then a big old beaver, and on Sunday, she takes things to the next level by catching a colossal capybara at the zoo! Maybe Tabs will discover that so...

Join Tabs the Cat as she navigates through the days of the week, discovering that size isn't everything. Along the way, she learns that misunderstandings can arise, teaching us valuable lessons about communication and empathy. Delight in this charming tale of discovery and friendship!

"Anyone who studies nationalism, genocide, mass violence, or war in these regions, from the Enlightenment through the mid-20th century, needs to read [this]."— Central European HistoryShatterzone of Empires is a comprehensive analysis of interethnic relations, coexistence, and violence in Europe's eastern borderlands over the past two centuries.In this vast territory, extending from the Baltic to the Black Sea, four major empires with ethn...

The Cambridge Dictionary of Linguistics provides concise and clear definitions of all the terms any undergraduate or graduate student is likely to encounter in the study of linguistics and English language or in other degrees involving linguistics, such as modern languages, media studies and translation. lt covers the key areas of syntax, morphology, phonology, phonetics, semantics and pragmatics but also contains terms from discourse analysis, stylistics, historical linguistics, socioling...

"The story of the Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (MRO) from its rise until the Illinden Uprising of 1903 . . . a fascinating account." — PoLARThe underground Macedonian Revolutionary Organization recruited and mobilized over 20,000 supporters to take up arms against the Ottoman Empire between 1893 and 1903. Challenging conventional wisdom about the role of ethnic and national identity in Balkan history, Keith Brown focuses on social and cultural mech...

What do you do when life hits you in ways you never saw coming? When the road caves in, when the diagnosis drops, when the prayers don't get answered the way you hoped — how do you keep believing that God is still good? In Immanuel in the Valley, Keith A. Brown Sr. opens the door to the most personal parts of his life: heart attacks, loss, divorce, disappointment, fear, and moments when survival itself was uncertain. But in every valley, he discovered something stronger than pain — the pre...

Just as he starts his new teaching job in Kenya, Brett James discovers that things are not as they appear on the surface. He bravely confronts the mysteries of the cross-cultural, multi-religious community called The Zoo. His faith is deepened as he deals with unexpected and stunning revelations.Follow our hero, Brett, as he battles through a fog of mystery, deception, and violence. He challenges the impenetrable wall, which was constructed by the elusive founder who controls acces...

This very practical book helps professionals and students to engage critically with their practice by addressing mental capacity and adult safeguarding. Its accessible and easy to navigate format include key topics surrounding assisted decision making, deprivation of liberty, and consent.

Join Jake as he navigates through the seasons, discovering what magic pyjamas and imagination can achieve! As Big Fat Ted, under the full moon, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter are fun for him, but not for others – until he reaches Christmas, which is fun for everyone! Delight in this unique, positive, and charming tale, with Jake being lively, energetic, and imaginative as Big Fat Ted. Monkeys, foxes, cats, and a whole pack of wolves all feature in this original and entertaining read, e...

The first year of practice can be a particularly daunting and challenging time for newly-qualified social workers (NQSWs). This fully revised and updated book directly addresses the crucial transition period between finishing off the social work degree and managing the first years of practice. It offers down to earth, practical guidance on applying for your first post and managing your work load in the first few years. From useful sections on the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (...