\"It is because I think so much of warm and sensitive hearts, that I would spare them from being wounded.\"The impact of this classic, essential contribution to Victorian literature is still being felt today.With iconic characters like the Artful Dodger, and the titular orphan\'s famous request for \"more,\" Oliver Twist is the definition of a classic, and shows Dickens at his best: writing about poverty

Unwanted betrothals, assassination attempts, and a battle for the crown converge in Danielle L. Jensen\'s Dark Skies, a new series starter set in the universe of the YA fantasy Sarah J. Maas called \"everything I look for in a fantasy novel.\"Now a Kirkus Best Book of 2020!A RUNAWAY WITH A HIDDEN PAST Lydia is a scholar, but books are her downfall when she meddles in the plots of the most powerful

This book looks at London\'s provision of financial and military support for parliament\'s war against King Charles I. It explores for the first time a series of episodic, circumstantial and unique mobilisations that spanned from late 1641 to early 1645 and which ultimately led to the establishment of the New Model Army. Based on research from two-dozen archives, Civil war London charts the successes

Sadie and her best friends are back in book two of this series about girls with animal powers. The Pack seems stronger than ever but Sadie has a secret that could claw its way out. Sadie thought joining the Pack would be the wildest thing to happen to her this year but the school year is becoming even harder. On top of classes Sadie has to navigate her growing feelings for her crush, taming her powers

The Eleterria, powerful twin orbs with the power to change the past. Oscar and Tinasha have one, but the other has vanished. Even alone, the mysterious artifact can change the course of history, and there are many who will stop at nothing to obtain it. With danger erupting from all around as their wedding approaches, will the king and witch be able to protect the orb from falling into the wrong hands?

The laugh-out-loud new adventure featuring Jamie McFlair, from comedy duo Luke and Sean. Perfect for 8+ readers and fans of Kid

Gas-Turbine Power Generation is a concise, up-to-date, and readable guide providing an introduction to gas turbine power generation technology. It includes detailed descriptions of gas fired generation systems, demystifies the functions of gas fired technology, and explores the economic and environmental risk factors Engineers, managers, policymakers and those involved in planning and delivering energy

p-i-l-a-t-e-s Spine Corrector Instructor Manual - 38 Exercises over 5 Levels this manual offers a complete guide to performing exercises on the Spine Correctorl. A fantastic piece of equipment necessary for any Pilates Studio. This manual offers a step by step guide to progressing clients with this apparatus. It is an excellent resource for Pilates

Pastoral theology is theology seen from the shepherding perspective. Relating to every aspect of church life - from leading congregations to counselling individuals - it calls for pastors with a good grasp of Christian doctrine and a wide range of skills.After defining pastoral theology the author examines its biblical foundations. He then surveys the various ways in which it has been understood in

Based on the author\'s highly successful undergraduate course taught at the University of Chicago, Global Warming presents the processes of climate change and climate stability. Drawing on a wide range of disciplines, this Second Edition not only summarizes scientific evidence, but also presents economic and political issues related to global

Are you ready for an adventure? Explore the mysterious world of Minecraft through highly-detailed maps of every

Here is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of Homer\'s stirring heroic account of the Trojan war and its passions. The eloquent and dramatic epic poem captures the terrible anger of Achilles, the best of the Achaeans, over a grave insult to his personal honor and relates its tragic result--a chain of consequences that proves devastating for the Greek forces besieging Troy, for noble Trojans, and

Government lockdowns, school closures, mass unemployment, health and wealth inequality.Political Philosophy in a Pandemic asks us, where do we go from here? What are the ethics of our response to a radically changed, even more unequal society, and how do we seize the moment for enduring change? Addressing the moral and political implications of pandemic response from states and societies worldwide,

\'Gritty and gripping\' Kimberley Chambers, No.1 bestselling author of Queenie \'A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece\' Kerry Barnes She can get away with lying. But can she get away with

The fourth title in the John Puller series to follow Zero Day, The Forgotten and The

Patrice Lumumba (1925-61) was one of the most famous leaders of the African Independence Movement. After his murder, he became an icon of anti-imperialist struggle, and his picture, along with those of Che Guevara and Ho Chi Minh, was brandished around the world at demonstrations in the 1960s. This second edition of the only full biography of Lumumba presents his life and quest for the Congo\'s liberation,

John Reid\'s The Best Little Boy in the World was hailed as a classic memoir of growing up gay in a straight world. But \"John Reid\" didn\'t write it. Years would pass before the writer could reveal his true identity as Andrew Tobias, America\'s bestselling financial guru, author of The Only Investment Guide You\'ll Ever Need. Now, twenty-five years later, Tobias, proud to use his real name, brings

Giant battle robots! Cotton candy betrayal! Blasts from the past! And the ultimate challenge to stay true to themselves and each other await Theo and Alexander in the final book in the tragic series about the Sinister-Winterbottom twins, who must solve one wretched mystery after the next, brought to you by #1 NYT bestselling author Kiersten White. Trapped in Aunt Saffronia\'s spectral house, Theo and