In 1751, amid failing harvests and rising paranoia, Ruth Osborne - an elderly and impoverished woman - was accused of witchcraft in the Hertfordshire town of Tring. What followed was not a trial, but a violent ritual of mob justice that ended in her death.'The Last Witch Hunt' reconstructs this overlooked tragedy through historical research and vivid storytelling, exploring how poverty, fear and communal pressure created the perfect conditions for a scapegoat. A compelling work of narrativ...

Are you struggling with your weight? Your moods? Your motivation? Is life just not quite the picture of balance and bliss you wish it could be?We’re finally waking up to the importance of sleep. The latest research shows just how vital a role quality sleep plays in protecting against diseases, stabilising mental and emotional health, regulating weight, enhancing productivity and creativity, and even making us more attractive.Yet almost three-quarters of Australian adults ar...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Uncover the extraordinary journey behind the creation of Star Wars, a cinematic masterpiece that has captivated generations. This book takes you deep into the galaxy-building process, revealing the visionary ideas, challenges, and triumphs that brought this beloved saga to life.Through a comprehensive exploration of its production history, you'll witness the groundbreaking special effects, iconic characters, and unforgettable storytelli...

This beautifully illustrated, expanded and updated new edition of the 2019 Diving & Snorkeling Guide to Bali tells you all you need to know if you are planning diving or snorkeling trips around Bali. Do you want to know where the coolest critters live? Where and when to go to have the best chance of seeing big fish? How to avoid the crowds? Look no further - it's all here!Deep lushly covered walls; black sand slopes crawling with rare, bizarre and wonderful creatu...

A witty, creeptastic paranormal locked room mystery from New York Times bestselling British fantasy author Simon R. Green. The Holy Terrors are on their honeymoon, but trouble is in pursuit.How much good can there be in a wicked world?A honeymoon should be all about love, pampering and relaxation—not murder! But for the Holy Terrors dream team, actress Diana Hunt and her partner in crime (solving) young bishop Alistair Kincaid, ev...

Providing a critical compendium of the main tenets of contemporary Indonesian law since the fall of Soeharto in 1998, this landmark volume traces the development of key legal institutions and charts how they have fared during the last five years, investigating key judicial decisions and identifying essential reforms.Based on original research by experts in the field, including prominent Indonesian scholars and lawyers, the handbook offers detailed analysis of issues linked to the c...

Two things spring to mind when you think about the golden age of pulp magazines, weird fiction & detective stories. In these pages, those two worlds collide as an assortment of sleuths fight against the machinations of the Great Old Ones and their earthly allies. From the Victorian era to the present day, in locales ranging from the streets of San Francisco to the windswept Cornish moors, these tales promise to pack a punch.===14 Tales of Eldritch Investigations by; Glynn O...

Join the Brigadier and Benton in nine short stories looking at life in the United Nations Intelligence Taskforce.Ever wondered what happened on Benton’s first official day in UNIT, or why he left to sell used cars? Ever wondered how Benton earned his sergeant stripes? Or what he got up to on his days off?How Does UNIT select new recruits? And what happens when the clean-up after an alien incursion goes wrong? In Operation Wildcat and Other Stories, you’ll find these things out and a lot mo...

Indonesia has a growing population of almost 300 million people, it is increasingly involved in world affairs, and has a booming economy. The need to better understand its unique, complex, and often obscure legal system, has become pressing. This is true across a wide range of sectors including, but not limited to, trade and investment, crime and terrorism, and human rights. Indonesia's democratization after the fall of Soeharto in 1998 triggered massive social and political changes that o...

My fake boyfriend is now…my new roommate?Miles Garrett, pro basketball player and star of every one of my fantasies, has decided I’m moving in with him.My brother’s teammate has always protected me out of loyalty. He makes me feel like everything will be okay even when my life is on fire.But when he looks at me, I wonder what it would be like if he was truly mine. If I had the dream life and dream job and the dream guy.Did I mention we c...

During the London Blitz, a veteran from World War One goes in search of the author Arthur Machen. He has some questions to ask him…"What did I really see in the trenches?""Were those angels?""Who am I?"The answers, when they come, challenge everything he has ever believed to be true.When Arthur Machen's "The Bowmen" was published in 1915, many English readers believed his tale of heavenly archers defeating the advancing German troops of WWI to be tru...

This concise guide covers all the practical skills that students need to work effectively in a group in higher and further education. Using a variety of interactive teaming activities, students can practice the main principles. A number of case-study and real-life examples are also included.