The spellbinding second novel from the author of the acclaimed THE UNSEEING - for any reader of THE WITCH FINDER\'S

The series of sharp clashes between Ecuador and Peru of 1981 left the dispute between the two countries unresolved as there was still no definitive delimitation of the border. During the following years, both parties had to deal with a series of internal and external issues and, ultimately, these affected the planning and operational capabilities of their respective armed forces. While Peru underwent

, In this deliciously strange debut collection, Leon Craig draws on folklore and gothic horror in refreshingly inventive ways to explore queer identity, love, power and the complicated nature of being human. Some say that hell is other people and some say hell is loneliness . . . In the thirteen darkly audacious stories of Parallel Hells we meet a golem, made of clay, learning that its powers far

In this mesmerizing book of photography, acclaimed photographer David Liittschwager reveals the unnerving beauty of three notoriously mysterious sea creatures--the jellyfish, octopus, and seahorse--and how they perceive the world. The jellyfish, the octopus, and the seahorse are among the most wondrous species on Earth--as well as some of the most difficult to document using traditional photography

Princess Minna loves to sort out mix-ups and mishaps in the kingdom! In The Unicorn Mix-Up, Princess Minna is so tired she gets a bit muddled and fights a unicorn, kisses a dragon and tries to tame a frog - which won\'t do at

From famed zoologist Anthony Sinclair, an account of his decades-long quest to understand one of Earth\'s most spectacular ecosystems With its rich biodiversity, astounding wildlife, and breathtaking animal migrations, Serengeti is like no other ecosystem on the planet. A Place Like No Other is Anthony Sinclair\'s firsthand account of how he and other scientists discovered the biological principles

Christian concern about how we treat animals has increased strikingly in recent years. More and more Christians are deciding that our attitudes toward animals must change. Here is a book that presents, for the first time, a comprehensive and well-argued theological case for the rights of animals, and offers a challenging critique of our existing insensitivity toward animal life. Everyone who cares

Verbal Poker Tells is the follow-up to Zachary Elwood\'s acclaimed book Reading Poker Tells. When poker players talk, they sometimes reveal information about their hands. Verbal Poker Tells describes the most common and reliable verbal patterns poker players have. More importantly, it gives you a framework for thinking about and analyzing verbal behavior at the poker table. The author analyzes many

Gliding is for everyone who has ever dreamt of riding the air currents with the view stretching to the horizon, and with barely a sound to disturb the moment. Written by an experienced instructor, this book guides you through the first steps to realizing that dream, and goes on to explore the many opportunities offered by this compelling and existing sport. Gliding is for everyone who has ever dreamt

Today\'s debates about transgender inclusion and public restrooms may seem unmistakably contemporary, but they have a surprisingly long and storied history in the United States--one that concerns more than mere \"potty politics.\" Alexander K. Davis takes readers behind the scenes of two hundred years\' worth of conflicts over the existence, separation, and equity of gendered public restrooms, documenting

Reeling from a devastating discovery, Prince Attrebus continues on his seemingly doomed quest to obtain a magic sword that holds the key to destroying the deadly invaders. Meanwhile, in the Imperial City, the spy Colin finds evidence of betrayal at the heart of the empire - if his own heart doesn\'t betray him

Instructions and projects that celebrate the diverse beauty and creative possibilities of macramé and knots Every day for a year, artist Windy Chien learned to tie a new kind of knot and then shared the results on Instagram--revolutionizing knot art and reinventing her life and career in the process. In The Year of Knots, Chien describes how her knot-making project led her on a path of discovery.

Since being elected president in 1998, Hugo Ch vez has become the face of contemporary Venezuela and, more broadly, anticapitalist revolution. George Ciccariello-Maher contends that this focus on Ch vez has obscured the inner dynamics and historical development of the country\'s Bolivarian Revolution. In We Created Ch vez, by examining social movements and revolutionary groups active before and during

Now available in a fully revised and updated second edition, this practical manual is a detailed guide to the Palin Parent-Child Interaction Therapy programme (Palin PCI) developed at the Michael Palin Centre for Stammering (MPC). Palin PCI builds on the principle that parents play a critical role in effective therapy and that understanding and managing stammering is a collaborative journey between

\'A brilliant, unsentimental, often darkly humorous account of America\'s nervous breakdown after 9/11.\' Publishers Weekly starred boxed review From the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of the international bestselller Backlash - an unflinchingly critical and strikingly original dissection of the mind and soul of America since

This is a unique and inspirational memoir that reveals the triumphs and tribulations that shaped Paige\'s life, from her birth and childhood struggles with gender identity through to her 35-year military

From critically acclaimed New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Jerry Craft comes a new special box set that includes all three books in his award-winning collection of graphic novels.In New Kid, winner of the Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize, you\'ll meet twelve-year-old Jordan Banks as he starts seventh grade at the prestigious Riverdale Academy Day