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Harrogate made its name as a spa town, after its waters were discovered in the sixteenth century. Visitors flocked to the town to try the health-giving properties of its waters over the next three centuries, and inns and hotels were built to accommodate them, a Georgian theatre for entertainment, a hospital and the Royal Pump Room. Although the heyday of the spa passed, Harrogate remains a popular town to visit as a conference centre and has been voted the happiest place to live in Britain. In this book local author Malcolm Neesam take the reader on a fascinating AZ tour of the towns history, exploring its streets and other places, to tell the story of its buildings, places and people along the way. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, AZ of Harrogate will appeal to all those with an interest in this town in North Yorkshire. <br><br> Autorid: Malcolm Neesam <br>

From Winston Churchill to Keith Moon, George Best to Ernest Hemingway, Wild Bill Hickok to Sam Peckinpah, Ozzy Osbourne to Errol Flynn, this title scrutinises and salutes these glorious individuals. This quirky and anecdote-driven A-Z compendium celebrates the most outrageous, depraved, tortured and eccentric hellraisers the world has ever seen. An A-Z of Hellraisers is the last word on inebriated misbehaviour, and the miscreant mob in this whopper of a book constitute the most amazing grouping to see print: from Alexander the Great, whose drunken revelries once ended with the destruction of an entire city; to W. C. Fields, who passed critical judgement on a brass band by urinating over them from a hotel balcony; Dylan Thomas, who drove a sports car onto Charlie Chaplin's private tennis court; to Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, suffocating on his own vomit after consuming forty measures of vodka -- what a night out that was! This hilarious volume makes for an ideal bedside companion or pub reading fodder, as it scrutinises and salutes these glorious individuals, from Winston Churchill to Keith Moon, George Best to Ernest Hemingway, Wild Bill Hickok to Sam Peckinpah, Ozzy Osbourne to Errol Flynn. Just thank God we didn't have to live next door to any of them. <br><br> Autorid: Robert Sellers <br>

Every year thousands of people visit Hitchin to explore its cobbled streets and its many attractions. A walk around the town reveals its two ancient priories, its historic architecture from medieval times through to the Georgian and Victorian period, and warm community culture, with St Marys, the largest parish church in Hertfordshire, at its heart. Thirteen or so blue plaques tell of the towns famous residents through the centuries. In this book you will meet groundbreaking Victorian pharmacist William Ransom and explore the towns unique Physic Garden, pioneering surgeon Joseph Lister, the legendary Leonard Cheshire VC and Sue Ryder, and The Proms own Sir Henry Wood. George Chapman, Hitchins own Shakespeare, appears with his link to John Keats, and Chaucer tells of plague in his Canterbury Tales. You can sing along with Bob Marley and discover a ghostly fish, Buffalo Bills visit to Hitchin and even Clarissa the Carp! Hitchin invites you to its many celebrations, some held during the towns festival when performances from Shakespeare to comedy and concerts are on offer. There are also arts, crafts, walks and talks and wildlife days, choirs, bands and music sessions, together with picnics and fireworks not forgetting North Herts Pride Market and ghostly evening goings-on! Why not take home a fragrant souvenir from Hitchins world-famous Lavender Fields? <br><br> Autorid: Wendy Turner <br>

There is evidence of human settlement at Ilkley in prehistoric and Roman times but the town grew rapidly in the 19th century when it became well known as a fashionable spa town, accessible to visitors by the new railway system. Famous visitors to the hydropathic baths included Charles Darwin and Madame Tussaud and the town’s Victorian legacy is still in evidence in many of its buildings, including its shopping arcade from the period, enhanced by its wide streets and floral displays. The town lies in Wharfedale in Yorkshire, adjacent to Ilkley Moor, subject of the song ‘On Ilkla Moor Baht ’at’. The scenic landscape and roads around Ilkley, including the steep climb to the Cow and Calf Rocks, have became well known internationally through the staging of the Tour de France through Ilkley and the annual Tour de Yorkshire. The town is also home to the oldest literary festival in the North of England.This fascinating A-Z tour of Ilkley, its interesting people, places and historic events, is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this Yorkshire spa town. Explore the Yorkshire town of Ilkley in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places. <br><br> Autorid: Mark Hunnebell <br>

The A-Z of Independent School Leadership is a guide for school leaders organised around the 26 letters of the alphabet. <br><br> Autorid: Guy Holloway <br>

Italian motorcycles have a place in history - and many enthusiast's hearts - out of all proportion to the numbers that been built. If the number of motorcycles built by Italian manufacturers is small, the sheer number of Italian motorcycle factories will surprise readers. A-Z of Italian Motorcycle Manufacturers is the most complete directory of Italian motorcycles available today. In addition to covering the most famous Italian factories, this is a definitive guide to the marques that have had little or no coverage. Some might be familiar, while others are remembered for their racing achievements, and many will never had been heard of by most readers. This new book includes: entries for every marque where it was possible to establish when and where the factories were active; details of the most important motorcycles each manufacturer built, and the marques' greatest achievements; the history of the once great factories and finally, an appendix lists the other, less well-known manufacturers. <br><br> Autorid: Greg Pullen <br>

Jane Austen's richly textured worlds have enchanted readers for centuries and this neatly organised, playful book provides Austen enthusiasts and students alike with a unique insight into the much-loved writer's way with words. Using a lively A-Z structure, Greaney provides fresh angles on familiar Austen themes (D is for dance; M is for matchmaking), casts light on under-examined corners of her imagination (R is for risk; S is for servant), and shows how current social and cultural concerns are re-shaping our understanding of her work (Q is for queer; W is for West Indies). Through this approach, we learn how attention to the tiniest linguistic detail in Austen's work can yield rewarding new perspectives on the achievements of one of our most celebrated authors.Sharply focused on textual detail but broad in scope it broaches questions that, like Austen's work, will intrigue, delight and inspire: Why are children so marginal in her storylines? Who is the best exponent of matchmaking in her fiction? Why are many of her female characters – but none of her heroines – called Jane? Providing a new close-up encounter with one of our most celebrated writers, this book invites a renewed appreciation of the infinite subtlety and endless re-readability of a body of writing in which every word counts. <br><br> Autorid: Michael Greaney <br>

Features over 400 step-by-step photographs, 20 designs, and loads of need-to-know advice on knitting stitches, techniques, and supplies. All you need to know about knitting is here, from beginners basics to advanced techniques. With clear instructions and helpful photographs, this complete resource walks you from first casting on through basic stitches, increasing and decreasing, reading patterns and fixing mistakes. Soon youll be mastering knitting in the round, Aran, Fair Isle, intarsia, lace knitting, and more. Starting with the basics, we teach you about the different types of tools and the wonderful array of yarns that are available today. We give you easy to follow step-by-step instructions for various ways to hold the yarn and needles, cast on and cast off, work basic stitches, increase and decrease, make buttonholes, knit bands, read and adapt patterns, finish off, fix mistakes and care for your knitted garments. And then theres more! Learn about knitting in the round, loop knitting, Shaker knitting, slanted knitting, lace knitting, and much more. Be inspired to embellish your knitting with surface embroidery, Swiss darning, smocking, beads, and sequins. <br><br> Autorid: Country Bumpkin <br>

Explore the fascinating history of Liverpool in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the city's people and places. The city of Liverpool is famous throughout the world. This once-small fishing village was transformed into a mighty commercial powerhouse, seen by many as the second city of the British Empire. In 1715 Liverpool created the world’s first enclosed, commercial wet dock; eventually there would be docks along 7.5 miles of the River Mersey. It rapidly grew into the greatest port and city in the entire British Empire outside London. Nevertheless, by 1980 Liverpool’s population had reduced by over half; its infrastructure and economy were decaying, and its political leaders were leading the city towards complete collapse. Today, Liverpool has the fastest-growing economy in Britain and has been a European Capital of Culture and is a UNESCO World Heritage City.Well-known local author Ken Pye takes the reader on a fascinating A–Z tour of the city’s history, exploring its lesser-known nooks and crannies, and along the way relating many a tale of the most interesting people and places. Fully illustrated with photographs from the past and present, the A–Z of Liverpool will appeal to residents and visitors alike. <br><br> Autorid: Ken Pye <br>

A is for afternoon tea B is for Big Ben C is for Covent Garden D is for double decker bus . . . Experience an A-Z adventure through London's most famous landmarks! Enjoy the perfect day out in London with this alphabetical journey through one of the world's most exciting capitals and learn all about letters, words and the world beyond home. Packed with iconic landmarks, everyday sights and lively illustrations, it's a playful introduction to the city for curious toddlers and young travellers. <br><br> Autorid: Nicola Edwards, Tess Duffin <br>

Dive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover the ability to live a long and healthy life In a world filled with daily stressors, living a healthy life and managing a work-life balance can be difficult to achieve. Let's go on a journey with this book, packed with practical tips and mindful exercises to help you along the way.The A-Z of Longevity aims to help you embrace a wholesome lifestyle and learn the art of ageing gracefully. With a helpful tip or activity for every letter of the alphabet, this book provides: - Calming affirmations and wise words to inspire you - Activity ideas on diet, exercise, mindset and lifestyle - A comprehensive guide full of insightful words - Inspiration to live a healthy life Whether you're seeking ways to boost your energy, build your physical health for a longer life, or simply enhance your overall well-being, this little book is the perfect companion. <br><br> Autorid: Anna Barnes <br>

This book compiles and explains the key terms and core concepts related to memory in an easy-to-navigate A-Z format.The quest to understand how memory works and how it fails remains a cornerstone of both Psychology and Neuroscience; however, defining memory is not easy. At a higher level, memory is sometimes seen as a psychological function for the preservation of information, while other definitions focus on remembering. In this innovative book, John P. Aggleton delves into the many definitions and attributes that constitute memory and guides the reader through over 160 entries ranging from Aging to Repression; Dementia to Working Memory. Each entry explores the various psychological and biological elements of memory and includes recommended further reading and cross-referencing.This guide will serve as an overview and introductory resource for students and scholars involved in memory studies and memory research, as well as practitioners working with sufferers of memory disorders. It will also be of great interest to anyone interested in the utterly remarkable memory skills we all possess. This book compiles and explains the key terms and core concepts related to memory in an easy-to-navigate A-Z format. The quest to understand how memory works and how it fails remains a cornerstone of both Psychology and Neuroscience; however, defining memory is not easy. <br><br> Autorid: John P. Aggleton <br>

Appreciate the little things Believe in your personal power Connect with nature Squeeze every drop out of each moment and live life to the full by discovering the art of mindfulness. Learn new ways to connect with yourself and the world around you and reignite a sense of wonder in the everyday with this practical ABC of illustrated tips for mindful living. <br><br> Autorid: Anna Barnes <br>

A new edition of Debrett's Guide to Modern Manners, providing a wealth of light-hearted advice, which embraces traditional manners and protocol, as well as examining the impact of the digital age on behaviour and relationships. As well as navigating timeless social minefields, from writing letters to sending out invitations, find out how to approach online dating, navigate message groups and function as a digital nomad. <br><br> Autorid: Elizabeth Wyse <br>

Exquisitely designed, beautifully written and featuring mouth-watering photography, this gorgeous tome makes the perfect gift for the pasta lover in your life! Guardian columnist and award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy condenses everything she has learned about Italy's favourite food in a practical, easy-to-use and mouth-watering collection of 100 essential pasta and pasta sauce recipes. Along with the recipes are short essays that weave together the history, culture and the everyday life of pasta shapes from the tip to the toe of Italy. There is pasta made with water, and pasta with egg; shapes made by hand and those rolled a by machine; the long and the short; the rolled and the stretched; the twisted and the stuffed; the fresh and the dried. The A-Z of Pasta tells you how to match pasta shapes with sauces, and how to serve them. The recipes range from the familiar - pesto, ragù and carbonara - to the unfamiliar (but thrilling). This is glorious celebration of pasta from one of the best food writers of our time. SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDRE SIMONS FOOD & DRINK BOOK AWARDS ________________________ 'I love this book. Every story is a little gem - a beautiful hymn to each curl, twist and ribbon of pasta.' Nigel Slater 'Rachel Roddy describing how to boil potatoes would inspire me. There are very, very few who possess such a supremely uncluttered culinary voice as hers, just now' Simon Hopkinson 'Rachel Roddy's writing is as absorbing as any novel' Russell Norman, author of Polpo 'Roddy is a gifted storyteller, and a masterful hand with simple ingredients' Guardian Cook <br><br> Autorid: Rachel Roddy <br>

Peterborough grew up around its cathedral, originally founded as an Anglo-Saxon monastery, but it was only in the 19th century that this city on the edge of the Fens started to grow to its present size as one of the largest cities in the East of England. The arrival of the railways and development of new industries in the early 19th century brought large numbers of people to Peterborough, and the expansion continued with its designation as a New Town in the 1960s which led to a large programme of house building and redevelopment of the city centre.A-Z of Peterborough reveals the history behind Peterborough, its streets and buildings, industries, and the people connected with the city. Alongside the famous historical connections, are unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of the importance of brick-making, the tragic accident of a Victorian lady balloonist and parachutist, a pioneering eighteenth-century botanist and riots during the First World War among many other fascinating facts in this A-Z tour of Peterborough’s history. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this city in the East of England. Explore the city of Peterborough in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places. <br><br> Autorid: June and Vernon Bull <br>

Plymouth is steeped in history, from the prehistoric remains discovered at Cattedown, the Bronze Age trading settlement at Mount Batten and the Roman burial grounds at Stonehouse to the Pilgrim Fathers departure from the Mayflower Steps, the hard-fought battles of the Civil War and the Blitz during the Second World War. In AZ of Plymouth local author Derek Tait takes the reader on a tour through the history of this Devon city. Here are the stories behind its notable streets and buildings, and the dark secrets of its hidden lanes and alleyways. The author highlights aspects of Plymouths colourful maritime heritage and introduces us to some of its famous sons and daughters. With strong associations to Nancy Astor, Sir Francis Drake, William Bligh, Lawrence of Arabia, Admiral Hardy and Charles Darwin, as well as tales of slavers, pirates, suffragettes, mutineers and executions, the city is rich in stories of discoveries, triumphs and disasters, all adding to its compelling history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will be of interest to visitors, residents and all those with links to this port city. <br><br> Autorid: Derek Tait <br>

A bumper selection of quizzes and trivia from the UK's favourite quiz show - perfect entertainment for the whole family 'Really great book - a broad range of questions, so everyone can join in. Great value' - 'If you're a fan of pointless you'll love it! The quiz questions are exactly like the show' - 'Went down so well at the family quiz night' - Journey from A-Z, playing 26 rounds of Pointless with family and friends and enjoy facts, banter and musings from Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman. Inside you'll find hundreds of questions for all the family from TV's most popular quiz show, Pointless. (You will also find thousands of answers, which is very handy.) Taking you on a journey from A to Z you will learn amazing facts, from Agincourt and Andy Warhol to Zinedine Zidane and Zimbabwe, and everything in between. As an added bonus Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman, also reveal their exclusive A to Z of behind the scenes gossip and Pointless secrets, all written with their trademark wit, alongside exclusive drawings by Moose Allain. Everyone you know will love this book. Except maybe for that couple you met on holiday, and, be honest, you didn't really like them anyway. I mean, she was alright, but what was up with him? <br><br> Autorid: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman <br>

Poole is the second largest natural harbour in the world and the largest in Europe, resulting in a trading history which dates back to Roman times. In the Middle Ages, commodities for export, particularly wool, were funnelled into Poole and it became a place where merchants could dock, store their goods and display their wares. The port grew in importance during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and the boom years of trade with Newfoundland, but suffered from an economic slump throughout most of the nineteenth century and into the 1920s and 30s. However, in the decades after the Second World War, many major national companies were attracted to the town, resulting in 10,000 more homes being built in Poole between 1946 and 1966. A major slum clearance scheme also took place during the same period, as over 1,000 condemned homes were demolished, many in the labyrinth of narrow backstreets and alleyways leading from the Eastern Quay into the Old Town. Poole is still a working port, particularly on the Hamworthy side, where Sunseeker yachts off the production line can be seen adjacent to industrial cargo ships moored nearby and the ferry terminal. On the Poole side, the Fishermens Dock nestles incongruously adjacent to a yachting marina. The Quay and Old Town has preserved many cobbled streets and alleyways containing historic buildings, some dating back to the fourteenth century, once a haunt of Newfoundland merchants, pirates, smugglers and press gangs. This fascinating AZ tour of Poole, its interesting people, places and historic events, is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this Dorset coastal town. <br><br> Autorid: Andrew Jackson <br>

The A-Z of Primary Leadership is a handbook for school leaders organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet. <br><br> Autorid: Chris Nourse-Grewal <br>

The A-Z of Primary Maths is a compendium of great ideas for teaching mathematics, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet. 'Maths foundations must be built in our primary schools. We need to create space for children to play with numbers, to explore patterns, to solve problems, and to laugh and chat in maths lessons. It's this start that will build a lifelong love of and confidence in maths' - Kate Frood. <br><br> Autorid: Kate Frood <br>

Chosen as one of the Best Architecture and Design books Summer 2022 by the Financial Times. Why British record store carrier bags are graphic design icons: While theyve never carried the kudos of sleeve designs and music posters, record shop bags offer a fascinating insight into 20th century British music culture, high-streets and more. Creative Review Jonny Trunks extensive collection of record shop bags weaves together a less conventional history of British music, celebrating the shops where musicians and fans bought and sold their first LPs. This book is a love letter to these forgotten spaces, accompanied by a juicy selection of anecdotes and little known facts about the record shops and their bags. Readers, gear up for a brilliant ride down the old British high streets and low streets too. It's Nice That Jonny Trunk and FUEL present A-Z of Record Shop Bags a publication celebrating the humble record store bag. This exhaustive collection of the record shop bag provides a unique perspective of record shopping in the UK over the last century, bringing together over 500 incredible bags (some possibly the only surviving examples) to document the fascinating story of British high street record shopping. Bags from famous chains such as NEMS, Our Price and Virgin (the amazingly rare Roger Dean bags), sit alongside designs from local shops run by eccentric enthusiasts. Packed with stories such as the first Jewish ska retailer, the record sellers who started the premier league, famous staff (David Bowie, Dusty Springfield, Morrissey, etc.) and equally infamous owners, these anecdotes of mythical vinyl entrepreneurs will entertain and delight. With vinyl record sales at their highest ever for decades (outselling CDs in the US), this publication acts as an amazing insight into the history, culture and visual language of record collecting. Following Own Label, Wrappers Delight and Auto Erotica A-Z of Record Shop Bags: 1940s to 1990s is the next book in the series by Jonny Trunk and FUEL, examining overlooked aspects of our collective past. <br><br> Autorid: Jonny Trunk, Damon Murray, Stephen Sorrell, Jon Savage, FUEL <br>

Explore the Hampshire town of Romsey in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places. The market town of Romsey lies on the River Test in Hampshire, on the borders of the New Forest. The mediaeval settlement grew around its wealthy abbey, and the abbey church is still one of the glories of the town today. Woollen and tanning industries also brought prosperity to the town, and the town later became a brewing center. The large country house of Broadlands was built on the abbey’s land after the Dissolution of the Monasteries and became home to Prime Minister Palmerston and the nineteenth century and later Lord Mountbatten. Today IBM is based nearby. In A-Z of Romsey author Martin Brisland reveals the history behind Romsey, its streets and buildings, industries and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of science and innovation, lifeboats and brewing, honeymooning royalty, presidents and politicians among many other fascinating facts in this A-Z tour of Romsey’s history. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic Hampshire town. <br><br> Autorid: Martin Brisland <br>

Medieval Rotherham was a prosperous market town in the West Riding of Yorkshire with a large minster and a theological college. In later centuries its traditional industries of flour making and glass making were supplemented by coal mining and iron and steel manufacturing, its continuing wealth and importance shown by the construction of Wentworth Woodhouse mansion and Boston Castle. In recent decades the decline of these industries has seen Rotherham attract new industries although the town was badly affected by flooding in 2007. In A-Z of Rotherham local author James Barker reveals the history behind Rotherham, its streets and buildings, industries and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical associations, he includes some unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of famous residents such as the Chuckle Brothers and Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers, its twinned towns such as Saint-Quentin in France, the Roman Fort at Templeborough, the granting of the freedom of the borough to the Yorkshire Regiment among many other fascinating facts in this A-Z tour of Rotherham’s history. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic Yorkshire town. Explore the town of Rotherham in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places. <br><br> Autorid: James Barker <br>

The North Yorkshire seaside town of Scarborough grew up around its medieval castle, built on a headland. It developed as a spa town in the seventeenth century, becoming one of the countrys first coastal resorts. The railways brought more visitors in the Victorian age, although the town retained its status as a resort for high society well into the twentieth century, with many staying in the famous Grand Hotel, as well as being a centre for the fishing industry. AZ of Scarborough reveals the history behind this town, its streets and buildings, businesses, and the people connected with it. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well known. Readers will discover tales about the huge castle on the cliffs, the grave of Anne Brontë, the tramway to the seafront, the birthplace of Harland (of Harland & Wolff shipbuilders) and James Moody (Titanic officer), the iconic Grand Hotel and the Holbeck Hall Hotel which slid down a cliff face thirty years ago due to coastal erosion, and the 1914 German bombardment among many other fascinating facts in this AZ tour of Scarboroughs history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this town on the Yorkshire coast. <br><br> Autorid: Richard M. Jones <br>

The A - Z of School Improvement is an authoritative 'can-do' guide to all aspects of improving schools, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet. School improvement is about getting every detail right. The serious school leader pays attention to every aspect of school life and focuses on improving it and aiming for excellence. One of the marks of the successful school leader is a forensic attention to detail. They will look closely and carefully at every aspect of a particular issue, analyse data, and only agree on interpretations after much consideration. While much of a school leader's work is relational, motivational, and relentless, bringing a forensic mindset to bear ensures that actions towards improvement are focused and thoughtful. <br><br> Autorid: Tim Coulson <br>

Puzzled by terminology, skills, law, or theory? Revising for your placement or exam? Then look no further! This series of concise and easy-to-use A-Zs will be your guide. Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this book will introduce you to over 300 key laws, legal terms, and legal processes in a concise and no-nonsense way. It covers all areas of social work practice - adults, children and families, mental health, and youth justice - ensuring you have the knowledge you need to apply the law appropriately, ethically and with confidence. Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this dip in and out of guide introduces students to over 300 key laws, legal terms, and legal processes in a concise and no-nonsense way.&nbsp;I t covers all areas of social work practice, ensuring students have the knowledge they need to apply the law with confidence.&nbsp; <br><br> Autorid: Robert Johns, Jacqueline Harry <br>

This dip into and out of guide introduces students to over 70 skills in a very concise and no-nonsense way. It enables students to read up quickly on something that comes up as they study and also test their learning before their placements, skills days and exams. Careful cross-referencing helps students make connections between key skills, values and real life practice, while selected further reading provides them with a springboard to further learning Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this dip in and out of guide introduces students to over 60 key skills in a concise and no-nonsense way. Test your knowledge and how to apply skills in practice with Skills in Action, Stop, Reflect and Top Tips boxes. <br><br> Autorid: Michaela Rogers, Dan Allen <br>

Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this dip in and out of guide introduces students to over 350 key theories, theorists and concepts in a concise and no-nonsense way. Careful cross-referencing will help students make important connections, while selected further reading will prove you with a springboard to further learning. Puzzled by terminology, skills, law, or theory? Revising for your placement or exam? Then look no further! This series of concise and easy-to-use A-Zs will be your guide. Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this book will introduce you to over 350 key theories, theorists and concepts in a concise and no-nonsense way. Careful cross-referencing will help you make important connections, while selected further reading will provide you with a springboard to further learning. <br><br> Autorid: Malcolm Payne <br>

Lying 7 miles south-east of Manchester, the town of Stockport can trace its history back to the foundation of a castle in the area in the late twelfth century and the granting of a borough charter around 1220. The town grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution but the earlier town is still visible in the narrow cobbled streets and historic buildings in the market area of the town centre. Stockport was famous from the sixteenth century for the production of hemp and rope, and became a centre for hat-making and the silk industry. During the nineteenth century it was at the heart of cotton manufacturing and today the rich and varied history of the town can be seen in its unique hatting museum, underground Second World War shelters, art deco cinema and theatre and regenerated former industrial buildings. AZ of Stockport delves into the history of this historic town, revealing interesting and significant moments in the story of Stockport. It highlights well-known landmarks, famous residents and digs beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser-known facts about Stockport and its hidden gems. This AZ tour of Stockports history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this fascinating town in Greater Manchester. <br><br> Autorid: Robert Nicholls <br>

With its own traditions and strong sense of identity and independence, the Forest of Dean appears as a separate, almost secret, part of Gloucestershire. Some of its ancient history has only recently come to light, after lying hidden beneath the forest canopy for millennia, but its more recent past also evokes surprise and wonder. Local author David Elder takes the reader on an AZ tour around the regions history, uncovering the stories of its buildings, famous (and infamous) sons and daughters, natural features and fascinating old routes and thoroughfares. From its highest point, once known as Yarleton Hill, to the shores of its two vast rivers, we discover hidden places, many mentioned in the Domesday Book, characterful rocks and ancient trees. Alongside freeminers, rebel leaders, trade union rights campaigners, community doctors, composers, poets and pioneering metallurgists we find enterprising members of a family who gave their name to the household brand of a famous malted drink, and a wealthy merchant and, later, Lord Mayor of London immortalised in folklore. AZ of the Forest of Dean reveals the history behind the area, its towns and villages, industries and the people connected with it. Alongside the famous historical connections, are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well-known. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this spectacular corner of England. <br><br> Autorid: David Elder <br>

The island of Anglesey, off the north-west coast of Wales, has a long and fascinating history. Its ancient and complex geology has created a special habitat for wildlife and it has also been a heartland for Welsh culture from the time of the Iron Age Druids to the present day. More recently, it is the site of the spectacular structures built during the Industrial Revolution to link Anglesey to the mainland: Telfords Menai Suspension Bridge and Robert Stephensons Britannia Bridge. In this book author Warren Kovach picks out the places and people that make Anglesey special, from churches, chapels and lighthouses, which are of particular importance on the island, to large landowning families such as the Bulkeleys and prominent individuals such as Christmas Evans and Kyffin Williams. The richness of the natural world on the island is addressed, as is the economy and social structures such as fairs and markets, industry and transport. AZ of the Isle of Anglesey reveals the stories behind the island, its places and people. A broad picture of Angleseys history through the ages is painted and it brings to life the story of how the island of today was shaped. This fascinating AZ tour is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this distinctive island. <br><br> Autorid: Warren Kovach <br>

The Knights Templar were among the most famous of Christian military orders. Created after the First Crusade of 1096 and endorsed by the Catholic Church in 1129, the Order grew rapidly in membership and power. Templar knights were some of the best equipped, trained and disciplined fighting units of the Crusades. But when the Holy Land was lost and the Templars suffered crushing defeats, support for the Order faded and rumours about their secret initiation ceremony created mistrust. When the Order suddenly disappeared, disbanded by the Pope, it gave rise to speculation and legends which have kept the name Templar alive. From Aaron to Zion, The AZ of the Knights Templar is an invaluable reference of the places, people, and themes of the Crusades, the Knights Templar and their legacy. <br><br> Autorid: Gordon Napier <br>

This textbook is a guide to success during the PhD trajectory. The first part of this book takes the reader through all steps of the PhD trajectory, and the second part contains a unique glossary of terms and explanation relevant for PhD candidates. Written in the accessible language of the PhD Talk blogs, the book contains a great deal of practical advice for carrying out research, and presenting one’s work. It includes tips and advice from current and former PhD candidates, thus representing a broad range of opinions. The book includes exercises that help PhD candidates get their work kick-started. It covers all steps of a doctoral journey in STEM: getting started in a program, planning the work, the literature review, the research question, experimental work, writing, presenting, online tools, presenting at one’s first conference, writing the first journal paper, writing and defending the thesis, and the career after the PhD. Since a PhD trajectory is a deeply personal journey, this book suggests methods PhD candidates can try out, and teaches them how to figure out for themselves which proposed methods work for them, and how to find their own way of doing things. <br><br> Autorid: Eva O. L. Lantsoght <br>

Explore the Wirral peninsula in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its local history, people and places. Bounded by the River Dee and Wales on one side and the River Mersey and Liverpool on the other, the Wirral peninsula has its own special history. The major towns on the Mersey – Birkenhead and Wallasey – have a strong industrial heritage, New Brighton on the Irish Sea coast was developed as a resort whereas the south and west of the Wirral is largely rural with small towns and villages. Ancient and recent history are intermingled on the Wirral with areas of natural landscape and parklands, mediaeval villages and ancient buildings built of the local sandstone close to the industrial development and docks on the Mersey in the northeast and Port Sunlight to the south.A-Z of the Wirral delves into the history of the peninsula. It highlights well-known landmarks, famous residents and digs beneath the surface to uncover some of the lesser known facts about the Wirral and its hidden places of interest. Significant moments in its history are covered as well as its notable buildings and other features, including famous names associated with the Wirral, from early times to the present-day. This fascinating A-Z tour of the Wirral’s history is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this part of the North West. <br><br> Autorid: Les Jones <br>

Explore the Yorkshire Dales in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to the area’s history, people and places. The breathtaking landscape and attractive small towns and villages draw many visitors to the Yorkshire Dales national park. Contained within its boundaries, a huge variety of people, landscapes and wildlife can be found. From churches that acted as places of rest on long routes, pubs that doubled up as courthouses and Neolithic discoveries in the new extension of the Park, to the longest, hardest, deepest and oddest caves in the region, rare flora and fauna native only to the region (Malham Sedge, Lady’s Slipper orchid and Northern brown argus butterfly for example) – alongside a focus on those that uncovered them – there’s plenty to discover.The A-Z list includes unique experiences in cafes, cheese ‘stops’ and vending machines, mobile creameries (one in a horse box!) and local delicacies; also ancient and semi-ancient woodlands (Grass Wood) as well as those that are being planted, historic meadows, old quarries which are now nature reserves, interesting towns, villages and notable folk.A-Z of the Yorkshire Dales reveals the history behind the area, its streets and buildings, businesses and the people connected with the town. Alongside the famous historical connections, are unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in this spectacular corner of England. <br><br> Autorid: Mike Appleton <br>

Parents of children with attachment difficulties, or who have experienced childhood trauma, need to parent differently to meet their child's specific needs and help them start to make sense of the world. This book is everything you need in order to therapeutically parent, with an easy to apply model of intervention, and an A-Z of practical advice. Therapeutic parenting is a deeply nurturing parenting style, and is especially effective for children with attachment difficulties, or who experienced childhood trauma. This book provides everything you need to know in order to be able to effectively therapeutically parent.Providing a model of intervention, The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting gives parents or caregivers an easy to follow process to use when responding to issues with their children. The following A-Z covers 60 common problems parents face, from acting aggressively to difficulties with sleep, with advice on what might trigger these issues, and how to respond.Easy to navigate and written in a straightforward style, this book is a 'must have' for all therapeutic parents. <br><br> Autorid: Sarah Naish <br>

Few things are more evocative of Victorian Britain than its criminals; they are, together with railways, gas lamps and swirling fog, vital ingredients in any Victorian melodrama. The truth, however, was often stranger, more thrilling and more horrifying than fiction. In this book, four eminent crime historians reveal the realities of this aspect of Victorian life, illuminating not just the criminals and their victims, but also the policemen, forensic scientists and others who rubbed shoulders with the nineteenth-century underworld. Notorious crimes the Road Hill Murder, the Balham Mystery and Jack the Ripper stand alongside long-forgotten, neglected cases; the most shocking and terrifying cases appear next to everyday horrors, some stunning and some merely sad. This unique work of reference deserves a place on every true crime readers bookshelf. <br><br> Autorid: Neil R. A. Bell, Trevor Bond, Kate Clarke, M.W. Oldridge <br>

Weymouth Harbour was historically a major port, flanked by the two towns of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis. These settlements form modern-day Weymouth, with a wealth of historical associations from the Middle Ages to the present. The Isle of Portland lies to the south, joined to Weymouth by the geological miracle of Chesil Beach, with Portland Harbour forming one of the largest man-made harbours in the world, and the local quarried stone has been sought after for buildings throughout the world for centuries. The area is a popular tourist destination today but Weymouth was first developed as a resort by King George III; its military associations include a Royal Navy base and being the embarkation point for thousands of Allied troops during the D-Day invasion in the Second World War. In AZ of Weymouth and Portland author Michael Burgess reveals the history behind the Weymouth and Portland area, its buildings and landscape, industries and the people connected with it. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are lesser known. Readers will discover a Civil War cannonball still embedded in the wall above a public toilet, the quayside where the Black Death is believed to have entered England and a memorial to Australian and New Zealand soldiers returning from Gallipoli. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this fascinating corner of Dorset. <br><br> Autorid: Michael Burgess <br>

Explore the East London district of Whitechapel in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places. For centuries, Whitechapel has been at the center of multicultural Britain. It has offered sanctuary to successive waves of immigrants fleeing religious intolerance, pogroms and poverty: Huguenots from France, Irish, Jews from Eastern Europe and Bangladeshis, each overlaying their own vibrant culture on the area. Whitechapel has been associated with notorious crimes in the past, not least Jack the Ripper, nineteenth-century body snatchers, the Kray twins and other gangsters. Social reformers such as George Peabody and William Booth, who founded the Salvation Army in Whitechapel, have left their legacy on the area. In A–Z of Whitechapel author Andy Bull reveals the history behind the area’s streets, buildings, industries and the people connected with this part of East London. Alongside the famous historical connections, he includes some unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well known. Readers will discover tales of Elizabethan theatres and Victorian freak shows, artists and writers, Whitechapel’s connection with Joseph Stalin and the area’s brewing and bell-founding heritage, among many other fascinating facts in this A–Z tour of Whitechapel’s history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic East London district. <br><br> Autorid: Andy Bull <br>

A fascinating exploration of the history of Worthing highlighting its people, places and events across the centuries. Sussex-born author, teacher and historian Kevin Newman lived and taught in Worthing for a decade and runs Worthing’s popular Spooky Tour. As owner and founder of local history organisation All-Inclusive History, Kevin has given a number of talks on Worthing including ‘A–Z of Worthing’ and has taken hundreds of visitors and citizens on Worthing walking tours. This all makes him someone with a unique perspective on the town and someone who has gathered a treasure trove of quirky facts and tales about the place. He is the ideal guide for Amberley’s quirky and fascinating selective literary alphabetical tour of the past of Britain’s most underrated coastal resort. A–Z of Worthing delves into the stories behind the town’s most notable streets, places, parks and buildings, as well as the dark secrets of its inhabitants, lesser-known lanes and its numerous twittens (the Sussex name for alleyways). The book reveals the stories behind of some of the more unusual place names, including why seven streets in the town are named after the crew of a Lancaster bomber. Kevin also explores the history of many of Worthing’s distinctive features, visitors and citizens, exploring tales of the town’s less famous (and infamous) sons and daughters and the places they frequented, from the dance school that handled fascist mail to the former school of the actress Pam St Clements who played TV’s Pat Butcher. The book switches from light-hearted engagement with the quirkier side of Worthing’s history to a more serious exploration of the darker side of the town’s past including its experiences of British fascism and anti-Semitism.Building upon and updating the work of Robert Elleray’s wonderful Millennium Encyclopaedia of Worthing History, A–Z of Worthing provides something for everyone, whether visitor, Worthingite or anyone worldwide with a love of wonderful Worthing. <br><br> Autorid: Kevin Newman <br>

A-Zzz of Dreams: Decoding Your Dreams and Deciphering Your Futureis your go-to dream decoder, helping you figure out what your nightly visions are trying to tell you, based on both metaphysical wisdom and science. Have you ever woken up in the morning and wondered what your dreams were trying to tell you? A-Zzz of Dreams is your lifelong companion, guiding you in analyzing the meaning behind your nightly visions and how to harness this wisdom to make positive changes in your life. Including a guide to decoding your dreams and a comprehensive A-Z of dream symbolism, you will never be left wondering again. Additionally, you will learn about the 10 types of dreams and how understanding them can add even deeper meaning to your dream interpretations. Lavishly illustrated in full-color by Argentinian artist and designer Daiana Ruiz, you’ll find yourself returning to this book time and time again to gain a deeper understanding of your psyche and make positive changes in your life. It’s an essential bedtime companion for astrology and psychology lovers alike. <br><br> Autorid: Matt Galea <br>

In this series, a contemporary poet selects and introduces a poet of the past. By their selection of verses and by the personal and critical reactions they express in their introductions, the selectors offer a passionate and accessible introduction to some of the greatest poets in history. A. E. Housman (1859-1936) was born in Fockbury, Worcestershire, and educated at St John's College, Oxford. His first collection, A Shropshire Lad, was published in 1896. <br><br> Autorid: A.E. Housman, Alan Hollinghurst <br>

Perhaps more than any other individual, Amadeo Peter Giannini propelled California into the twentieth century. By extending credit to working people and building a vast branch-banking network, this son of Italian immigrants helped the state grow faster than any other before World War II. In this authoritative biography, Felice A. Bonadio portrays the founder of Bank of America as a bold, relentless financial visionarykeenly aware of his minority status in a business world dominated by the eastern Protestant elite. More than an underdog success story, this is the portrait of a driven, complex man devoted to serving the people. Fiercely protective of his bank and tireless in its defense, Giannini inspired both loyalty and opposition. He pioneered employee ownership and profit sharing; at his death in 1949, nearly 40 percent of Bank of America shares were owned by employees. Personally indifferent to great wealth, his estate was modest. Drawing on private Federal Reserve papers, confidential Bank of America archives, and interviews with family members and executives, Bonadio offers a richly detailed account of a man whose influence endures. <br><br> Autorid: Felice A. Bonadio <br>

A collection of dazzling travel pieces from SUNDAY TIMES journalist and critic A. A. GILL. From the moment he joined the SUNDAY TIMES, A.A. Gill has wanted to interview places - to discover the personality of a place as if it were a person, to listen and talk to it. A. A. GILL IS FURTHER AWAY is a wonderfully insightful and funny compendium of travel writing taken mostly from the SUNDAY TIMES, but also from GQ, TATLER and CONDE NAST TRAVELLER. Gill writes with a clarity and acerbity that conveys the intensity of his experiences in his travels around the world. His book includes essays on Sudan, India, Cuba, Germany and California. In each piece, there is a central image Gill uses as the key to unlocking the personality of a place. <br><br> Autorid: Adrian Gill <br>

"What if the UFO cover-up is real and what if it ended? After Disclosure poses this fascinating question and looks at the societal consequences of such a revelation. Richard Dolan and Bryce Zabel have produced a thoughtful and provocative analysis that goes well beyond the usual scope of books on UFOs and alien life." Nick Pope, Former Chief of UK Ministry of Defence UFO Desk What if UFO secrecy ended tomorrow? The transition from B.C. (Before Confirmation) to A.D. (After Disclosure) is the ultimate "what if?" scenario in which the calendar is reset and history begins again. This work of speculative non-fiction combines meticulous fact-finding from historian/researcher Richard M. Dolan and forward-leaning scenarios from journalist/screenwriter Bryce Zabel on the world's most mind-bending subject. The authors predict radical changes after official acknowledgment that at least some UFOs are intelligently controlled craft from somewhere other than Earth. A.D. After Disclosure isn't afraid to make mind-blowing, specific predictions, such as: Congress will hold Watergate-style hearings and ask secret-keepers, "What did you know and when did you know it?" The first decade A.D. (After Disclosure) will be like a high-tech 1960s, spawning massive cultural and societal change. Abductees will file a class-action suit against the government for withholding critical information. All the textbooks on planet Earth--from history to science--will need an immediate review. Whether disclosure leads to social panic or ushers in a new era of unity and peace, it will undoubtedly be a game-changing event. <br><br> Autorid: Richard Dolan, Bryce Zabel, Jim Marrs <br>

Chronicling an epic multimedia project 10 years in the making, A.K. Burns’ first monograph grapples with climate change, community and sociopolitical agencyDeploying science fiction, material feminism, eco-anarchism, queer theory and technoscience, New York–based artist A.K. Burns (born 1975) explores the fraught relationships between humanity and nature in an epic multimedia work, Negative Space (2015–23). This nonlinear allegory provokes questions about marginalized bodies, environmental fragility and technology. Developed as a cycle of four video installations, Negative Space imagines new relationships to the spaces we occupy and the impact of our bodies in these spaces through imagery, research and critical and creative writings. Set in a speculative present, the tetralogy envisions a new materialist cosmology wherein hierarchical relations are transformed. <br><br> Autorid: AK Burns, Karen Kelly, Barbara Schroeder, Mel Y Chen, CA Conrad <br>

The alien experiment is alive... and it wants out The US government's top-secret A.L.I.V.E. Project was created to prepare for an impending alien threat. To Dr Maeve Leander, Alvie isn't just an experiment; he's family. But when a mysterious new agency seizes control of A.L.I.V.E., Maeve's world is turned upside down. The alien experiment is alive... and it wants out.In a world where UFO sightings have become alarmingly frequent, the US government's top-secret A.L.I.V.E. Project was created to prepare for an impending alien threat.Dr. Maeve Leander, raised in the shadow of this covert operation, now leads the research on Alvie, the project's first alien subject. To Maeve, Alvie isn't just an experiment; he's family. But when a mysterious new agency seizes control of A.L.I.V.E., Maeve's world is turned upside down.She discovers that Alvie is not the only extraterrestrial being studied - and the truth is far more terrifying than she ever imagined. Suddenly thrust into a deadly game of cat and mouse, Maeve finds herself fighting for her life against both human adversaries and otherworldly forces.As the violence escalates and her chances of survival dwindle, she uncovers a chilling revelation: the project's true goal is to ensure that no one makes it out alive.R.D. Brady's A.L.I.V.E. kicks off a heart-pounding series that masterfully blends government conspiracy with alien encounters. Fans of Douglas E. Richards and Michael Crichton will be captivated by this thrilling page-turner.Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride through an alternative world where the answer to humanity's greatest question comes at a devastating cost.____________________________Praise for the A.L.I.V.E. Series:????? From the first book to the last, I could not put them down.????? What a page turner. The author kept me guessing through the entire book.????? Stayed up until 2 am because I couldn't put it down.????? Science gets turned on its head in this tale.????? Thank you for reigniting my imagination for the other-worldly.????? Great sci-fi read with enough facts to keep it real. Great action and story line.????? The main characters are easy to invest in. An antagonist that you will love to hate.????? Warning...start reading at your own peril as once you do you wont want to stop. <br><br> Autorid: R.D. Brady <br>

A deadly virus, triggered by lying, spreads globally after taking root at a climate conference attended by global elites. Aboard the cruise ship, The Veritas, a scrappy band of shipmates must reckon with the disease, and work together to survive it. A lethal new virus is wreaking havoc across the globe, but this time hand sanitiser isn't going to fix it. The A.R.C. begins at the Concordia Centre in the heart of the Amazon, where a who's who of global elites from business, finance, fashion, entertainment, technology, and online activism have gathered for the Global Reinvestment For Tomorrow Conference (GRFT), promising to solve the problem of climate change once and for all. Very little problem-solving occurs before the GRFTers are infected with a lethal, highly contagious virus, dubbed Amazonian Recombinant Cytoneuropathy (A.R.C.). The A.R.C. virus has peculiar and unfortunate characteristics: it is wildly contagious but undetectable in its dormant phase; it is 100% lethal; and the kicker is ... it's activated by lying. This proves deeply problematic for a world drowning in an ocean of lies and misinformation. The GRFTers board their private jets and spread the virus worldwide. Chaos ensues. Most of The A.R.C. plays out on a supposedly "sustainable" cruise ship, The Veritas, where an unlikely band of passengers and crew members: a single mum and her teenage daughter, a born again preacher and his wife, the grizzled Norwegian ship captain, an underemployed photographer and her retired stockbroker father, a pack of libidinous business bros, an unscrupulous payday lending magnate and his Russian mail-order bride, and others, reckon with the spreading virus, survive a bloody attack, and together figure out what is driving the disease, and how to live alongside it. Some of them make it. Most of them don't. Our plucky survivors make landfall on terra incognita just as The Veritas sinks beneath them. Ashore, they encounter a band of fellow travellers. We get a glimpse of the post-lie world they build together. The A.R.C.'s diagnosis is discomfiting for its accuracy. A pandemic of lying really is killing us, all of us, accelerated by the force multipliers of ubiquitous social media and AI. The A.R.C. offers no safe spaces for left, right, or centre, gleefully wielding satirical humour like a scalpel and a chainsaw to demolish artful pretensions and blatant lies with equal savagery. Many real-world people make appearances, only to be undone by their own mendacity. Lurking beneath the beautifully rendered story pages lies a dense web of interconnected footnotes, footnotes to footnotes, dubious citations, arcana, marginalia, new characters and storylines, historical rabbit holes, advertisements, and "sponsored content". It's a rich meal for curious nerds and normies alike. The blurry blend of fact and fiction is the point. Yet for all of its acidity, the book runs with a just-perceptible strain of hope. As the characters on The Veritas stumble, confess, relapse, and reach for something like honesty, the story suggests that truth is not a purity test, but a shared aspiration. In a world where outrage is easy and trust non-existent, The A.R.C. offers something more valuable than cynicism: the idea that our broken world can be rebuilt - not by saints or saviours - but by flawed people trying to mean what they say. Maybe we are not doomed. Maybe honesty is contagious, too. <br><br> Autorid: JC Lacek <br>

Welcome to A.S.K Ask. Seek. Knock. Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. (Matthew 7:78). We all have questions about Jesus, the Bible, the Christian faith and our culture today. The great news is that Jesus gives answers. These questions were gathered from teenagers in fifteen countries in five different continents. All of them are real questions from real teenagers. 52 short chapters. Each contains a question, a Bible passage, a Bible verse, a discussion, something to consider, recommended further reading and a prayer. These answers may lead to more questions which is fine but the main aim of this book is that you, the reader, come to see and know better the One who is the Answer, Jesus Christ. I do Christian music for little kids. Kids grow up. They ask questions. Big, blunt, sharp questions that really matter. And they want straight answers they can trust. Thats what this book is all about. Christian kids need Gods word to shape the way theyll walk into a wide, challenging, questioning world. My job is done. Time for David Robertson to lead you on, to answer your REAL WORLD questions with his brave, straight, REAL WORD answers. Colin Buchanan (Christian Children's Recording artist and author, Sydney, Australia) This marvelous volume is a readable, accessible compendium of many of the questions weve always had but had not dared ask. David Robertson, with his candid, thoroughly biblical, winsome approach, reassures us that there are reasonable and convincing answers to each of them. I wish I had been given a book like this when I was a young Christian. I highly recommend it not only for teens but for all ages. William Edgar (Professor of Apologetics (retired), Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) A.S.K. answers common questions asked by average teenagers from around the world. Mr Robertson candidly answers hot button questions that teens struggle with including racism, same sex marriage, and gender identity disorder. This is a helpful book that constantly points to the Bible as a lifeline on how to cope with peers, prejudice, and social media. Esther Nixon (A high school freshman from the United States who loves music and playing instruments, especially piano!) If youre a teenager trying to follow Jesus it is more than likely that youve asked most of the 52 question that David Robertson tries to answer. These are real questions and David doesnt fudge the answers. Like a friend of mine who worked with young people, he doesnt think he is the fount of all knowledge so, whatever the question, he begins by finding a Bible passage that speaks to the issue and roots his answer there. This is not just an AMA (ask me anything) session. This is; what does Gods word have to say? Then when he gives his answer he asks us to pray. Thats is because were not dealing with theoretical or academic concepts. These questions are real and affect our lives. They turn us to God in worship and thanks and encourage us to bring our concerns to him. David Robertson is real. He talks about his own experience and the struggles he has gone through. And he is never boring; always getting to the point and not confusing us with jargon. Its not going to give you easy answers but they are satisfying. You can dip into this book or read it through. If youre serious about following Jesus it will not only strengthen your faith but it will equip you to speak confidently to others about it. Andy Bathgate (Chief Executive, Scripture Union, Scotland.) The questions posed by teenagers are often more honest, practical and downtoearth than the average adult. David Robertson takes them seriously by being just as straighttalking and practical in response. Young people, youth leaders and parents will all be helped by the wide range of issues tackled in this timely book. Justin Brierley (Journalist and host of Premier Radio 'Unbelievable' Show) <br><br> Autorid: David Robertson <br>