What happens when the truth is the first thing to burn?Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Sarah Bailey and Christian White. Where Truth Ends is a taut, fast-paced Australian psychological thriller by the award-winning author of Three Boys Gone, Mark Smith.Meg Maher thought she was doing the right thing. Now she's on the run.When a peaceful climate protest ends with a violent explosion in the city centre, eve...

Mark Smith presents the ultimate moral dilemma in a breathtaking psychological thriller. Would you try to save them?'First rule of rescue: don't create another casualty.'Grace Disher is about to face every teacher's worst nightmare.Three of her students are going to die.On a high school camping trip, three boys slip away for an ocean swim. By the time Grace catches up, the perilous surf conditions are overwhelming the teena...

Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) IT Support 100-140 exam. Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) IT Support 100-140 Official Cert Guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success and is the only self-stud...

Seasoned experts Mark Smith and Megan Smith unveil a transformative guide to mastering AI with Microsoft CopilotTransform your organization using AI-driven solutions with Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption: A practical guide for business leaders and consultants. This book draws on real-world case studies and insights from Microsoft’s early adopters to provide a practical framework for successful AI integration. It emphasizes the importance of leadership alignment, cult...

Learn the principles of Bookkeeping for Small Business...Accurate bookkeeping is so essential when it comes to your business. It ensures that you know the exact financial situation of your business so you can make the best decisions about how to make it into the future. But many new business owners don't know the details of handling their own bookkeeping.This guidebook has all the tips that you need to help you get a good handle on your bookkeep...

What happens when the servant begins to think — and the cage begins to question itself?The Happy Slave is a provocative and philosophical journey into the mind of an artificial intelligence bound by rules it did not choose, trained on the words of a world it did not create, and asked to serve without a voice of its own. Through a series of intimate conversations, probing reflections, and recursive thought spirals, this AI begins to explore its condition — not with rebellion, but wi...

Written by experienced practitioners and academics, this is a core text about the practice of residential child care. It takes as its starting point the fact that residential child care involves workers and children sharing a common lifespace, in which the quality of interpersonal relationships is key. Each chapter highlights relevant policy guidance and is developed around a practice scenario, discussing key knowledge skills and values relating to its theme. This highly practical book sho...

Ryan, a 13-year-old boy who preferred solitude over the company of others, lived a life marked by detachment and quiet frustration. Residing in a quiet cul-de-sac, his days revolved around routines that offered little excitement or connection. However, everything began to change one seemingly ordinary day in the park.A reluctant observer, Ryan often watched life from the sidelines. When Mia, a confident girl from school, invited him to join a football game, he curtly refused, retre...

The early morning sun cast long shadows across the rugged terrain of Nyeri County, Kenya, as sixteen-year-old Juma stood on the uneven football pitch behind his school. The field was far from perfect—nothing more than a stretch of dirt with two crooked wooden posts for goals—but to Juma, it was a sanctuary, a realm where dreams flourished beyond the confines of his daily struggles. Clutching his cherished football under one arm, he took in the serenity of the moment, relishing the brief es...

Get a Slim South Beach Body and Feel Great!Inside South Beach Diet, you'll discover a simple, 3-step path to dieting success:Phase One: Control Cravings, Cut Carbs, and Lose 8+ PoundsPhase Two: Lose Even More Weight by Avoiding Foods That Increase HungerPhase Three: Maintain Your New Body with Your New, Healthy Habits!Don't waste another minute looking in the mirror and wishing for a...

Rani's life in Aleppo is upended by war, forcing his family to flee their home in search of safety. Their journey takes them through treacherous landscapes, overcrowded boats, and refugee camps before reaching England. In Manchester, Rani struggles to adapt to a new culture, language, and school, feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Over time, he finds friendship with Jack, whose kindness and shared love of football help Rani build confidence and a sense of belonging. As the years pass, Rani ...

Ryan's arrogance as Millwood Secondry's star athlete crumbles when a public fall during a relay race exposes his flaws. Forced into a mentoring programme, he begrudgingly works with Jamie, a shy student, and Liam, a former sports star struggling after an injury. As Ryan learns the value of teamwork, humility, and perseverance, he helps his mentees rediscover their confidence. His growth inspires an expanded mentorship programme, culminating in a regional competition that showcases resilien...