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The charm of Elliot Paul’s storytelling is that nowhere does he allow relevancy to cloud the brilliance of his art. Mr. Paul seeks to pleasure you. Like a skilful skater on a frozen pond he cuts intricate figures on memory’s gleaming surface. If, here and there, the ice is thin he chances it rather ... More

"It has the delicious irresponsibility of a Wodehouse plot. . . . It's one of the funniest books we've read in a long time. It contains a great deal of shrewd satire."—The New York TimesMultimillionaire and philanthropist Hugo Weiss is known in every capital of the Western world as a munificent patr... More

The gendarmes are baffled and all Paris is agog at the disappearance of a rare Watteau print. Enter master sleuth Homer Evans, whose hilarious approach to crime-solving follows a twisted trail from the darkest recesses of the Louvre to underworld lairs, the studios of shady art dealers, and an insan... More

That you will be completely charmed by Elliot Paul’s recollections of his boyhood is a matter beyond speculation. The turn-of-the-century scenes are not only dear to his heart but clear to his mind—albeit sometimes suspiciously so. But who will quarrel with so elegant a storyteller as Mr. Paul? Out ... More

Fracas in the Foothills, first published in 1940, is a rollicking, fast-paced action – western – mystery – adventure story set in the 1930s and moving from Paris to the American West (especially in the lower Yellowstone River valley Montana). The book features scholar-sleuth Homer Evans, the subject... More

Ever since its inception, British cinema has been obsessed with crime and the criminal. One of the first narrative films to be produced in Britain, the Hepworth's 1905 short Rescued by Rover, was a fast-paced, quick-edited tale of abduction and kidnap, and the first British sound film, Alfred Hitchc... More

Ever since its inception, British cinema has been obsessed with crime and the criminal. One of the first narrative films to be produced in Britain, the Hepworth’s 1905 short Rescued by Rover, was a fast-paced, quick-edited tale of abduction and kidnap, and the first British sound film, Alfred Hitchc... More

Literature analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and narrative technique, as well as specialist terminology.Breaking down each scene, cha... More

Literature analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it into context, understanding the themes and narrative technique, as well as specialist terminology.Breaking down each scene, cha... More

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel & EduqasLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: Modern LanguagesFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2017Literature analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: putting it i... More

Exam Board: AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas & CCEALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: Modern LanguagesFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2017Literature analysis made easy. Build your students' confidence in their language abilities and help them develop the skills needed to critique their chosen work: puttin... More

From in-town urban hikes and walks to scenic suburban forays to world-class area wilderness hikes, Washington, D.C. offers great opportunities for nature-lovers. This book guides locals and visitors to the wealth of possibilities here for every season, including a ridgetop trek on Massanutten Mounta... More

From the central city through the suburbs to the foothills and mountains in the west and the lowlands in the east, this portable guide introduces 20 of the best easy day hikes in Washington, D.C. Filled with detailed descriptions, clear maps, and GPS coordinates, Easy Hikes Close to Home: Washington... More

The first edition of T. S. Eliot's masterpiece reappears with a major introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paul Muldoon. The Waste Land is arguably the most important poem of the twentieth century. First published in the United States by Boni & Liveright in 1922, this landmark reissue of the first ... More

Identity in Question brings together in a single volume the world's leading theorists of identity to provide a decisive account of the debates surrounding self and identity. Presenting incisive analyses of the impact of globalization, postmodernism, psychoanalysis and post-feminism upon our imaginin... More

Endorsed by SQAThe complete resource, developed by top subject experts for the latest syllabus outlines.- Ensure understanding with questions for each topic throughout- Cover the new content areas and specified skills- Engage students with a full-colour, accessible formatThis is an up-to-date resour... More

With the growth of work based learning and practitioner research this book leads the way by addressing key issues faced by 'insider-researchers' - learners, practitioners and managers doing research projects in the organizations and communities in which they themselves work, or where they are alread... More

This book presents a variety of perceptions of and perspectives on infection prevention and control. In doing this, the chapters will reflect upon challenging and controversial new ways of looking at infection prevention and control aimed at generating both discussion and debate as well as practical... More

Endorsed for the Edexcel A-level specification from 2016.Develop all four language skills with a single textbook that has clear progression from GCSE and throughout the new A level.- Clear progression through four stages of learning: transition, AS, A-level and extension- Develops language skills th... More

When a company brings back the 'lessons learned' from a benchmarking experience, it is often difficult or impossible for the company to take what it has learned and implement these insights within its own culture. This book offers a more productive alternative to these benchmarking exercises. HR, OD... More

Accelerate student learning with the perfect blend of content and problem-solving strategies Physics: Principles and Problems offers you integrated support, abundant opportunities for problem solving, and a variety of realistic applications. The program has a balance of good conceptual presentatio... More

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: GermanFirst Teaching: September 2016First Exam: June 2017Endorsed for the Edexcel A-level specification from 2016.Develop all four language skills with a single textbook that has clear progression from GCSE and throughout the new A level.- Clear progressi... More

With the establishment of U. S. Cyber Command, the cyber force is gaining visibility and authority, but challenges remain, particularly in the areas of acquisition and personnel recruitment and career progression. A review of commonalities, similarities, and differences between the still-nascent U... More

Profitable ideas and techniques for advertising on FacebookTap into the explosive growth of social media and reach your customers with effective Facebook advertising campaigns and savvy insights into how to use this social media phenomenon effectively. It's all here and more in this detailed, easy-t... More

8 short stories based on the hit TV series Charmed.... More