'Not many books make me laugh out loud but this one absolutely did!' - Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐----------Una McMurray is puzzled. Surely, statistically, the international cat show scene shouldn't be this... lethal?Keen to make her mark in her new job in pet insurance, Una's first task is to calculate whether cat ownership extends human lifespan. Tragically, that's not the case for prizewinning cat owner Jeff Bridgely - a most ...

'Loved this book! A fun and quirky mystery. I just couldn't put it down, the characters in this book are just amazing as well so quirky and unique... a very good mystery as well.' - NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐----------Something doesn't add up at the seaside...Una has always been more comfortable working with numbers than people. As an actuary for an insurance company, her job is to spot patterns that other people might miss.W...

Der zweite Fall für die scharfsinnige Una McMurray – mit neuem tierischen SidekickDie Statistikexpertin Una McMurray arbeitet an einer gewagten These: Sie will beweisen, dass Katzenbesitzer eine besonders hohe Lebenserwartung haben. Doch der plötzliche Tod von Sue Carmichael, deren Katze als Favorit bei der großen Londoner Cat Show gilt, scheint ihre Annahme zu widerlegen. Una vermutet, dass Sue keines natürlichen Todes gestorben ist. Um das zu beweisen, beschließt...

Der erste Fall für Hobbydetektivin Una McMurrayUna McMurray arbeitet bei einer Lebensversicherung und kann mit Zahlen mehr anfangen als mit Menschen. Dass die Menge der Todesfälle in britischen Küstenorten gravierend von ihrer Statistik abweicht, ist ihr unbegreiflich. Bei einem Besuch im beschaulichen Eastbourne, dem Heimatort ihrer Mutter, stößt Una gleich auf zwei eigentümliche Vorfälle: Eine ältere Dame wurde von einem Blumenkorb erschlagen, und ein Rentner sta...

Clever and very funny' - Ian Moore author of Death and Croissants'Eleanor Oliphant meets The Thursday Murder Club' - Jessica Irena Smith------------Something doesn't add up at the seaside... A witty murder mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Ian Moore and the Reverend Richard Coles.------------Una has always been more comfortable working with numbers than people. As ...

'Not many books make me laugh out loud but this one absolutely did!' - Amazon reviewer **⭐⭐⭐⭐**⭐----------Una McMurray is puzzled. Surely, statistically**, the international cat show scene shouldn't be this... lethal?**Keen to make her mark in her new job in pet insurance, Una's first task is to calculate whether cat ownership extends human...

Sociological perspectives can be used to analyse societal and structural influences on human behaviour at individual, group and community levels. The authors link sociological concepts, debates and theories relating to key areas such as poverty, social exclusion, education, social class and social justice to develop your students′ understanding of how sociological perspectives will impact upon their social work placements and practice.This book begins by taking you step-by-step thr...

An understanding of social policy is crucial for social workers as it underpins and shapes the legislative framework that they work within. From safeguarding service users and enabling them to improve their lives, to protecting the most vulnerable in society, social policy also has a vital role to play within social work education. It is important therefore for students to engage critically with social policy. This book introduces policy and shows how it has changed and evolved over time, ...

Ever wish you could ask someone the big life questions?Tom and Vincent have a full list for their friend, Ginormous Jo. Being in a unique family of three dogs and a kitten, they are all the best of friends. Tom, a little white dog and Vincent, a small kitten, play quietly in the backyard until they start asking questions about life. Are they special? Why do they feel they don't fit in?They come up with a list to ask Ginormous Jo, the friendly senior dog in the house. She ta...

Through 'The Ginormous Series' children learn how to communicate their problems and work through their feelings. A loving, cuddly, engaging collection of children's books showing pets discussing their 'life handling' problems and how they solve them together. A great addition to any child's home collection or teacher's read-aloud library. Encouraging thought-provoking conversation between adult and child.Looking for a way to help children face bullies?Have ...

Have siblings or school friends been having trouble getting along? Or is there a new member or pet in the family?Join loveable dogs, Ginormous Jo and little Tom, as a new member of the family is adopted, a ginger kitten.Vinnie is a very mischievous and curious kitten. He gets into everything. Tom, is annoyed and unhappy with the new addition. Vinnie follows him around, making all sorts of big messes. What are they going to do with this new kitten?Faced with having t...

5 Book Boxset GINORMOUS JO'S ADVENTURES II** Secret, Lost Buddy, One Good Thing, Worry Detective, Missing A Loved One **A collection of five fun adventures from The Ginormous Series. A cute pet family entertain children with their playful antics and meaningful life lessons. Lessons that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.The Series is a valuable teaching tool constructed to speak to children up to 12 yrs, at their level. Each s...