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This is a thriller from the author of 'The Havana Room' and 'Manhattan Nocturne'.

Being a solo flyer made sense to Jerry Battle right from the start. For his 56th birthday, his longtime (and recently ex-) girlfriend Rita Reyes had given him a gift certificate for a flying lesson. Once Jerry was up there he thought everything looked perfect. But everything isn’t perfect and for such a nice guy, Jerry can wreak an amazing amount of havoc ... Life is about to deal Jerry Battle his toughest hand yet. With his ailing father yearning to flee his Care Centre and his son teetering on bankruptcy, and, for once, no woman in his life to rely on, Jerry’s daughter is about to bestow on him a father’s worst nightmare. But maybe Jerry needs to finally work out what it is that separates him from his loved ones and be tugged back to earth to engage with one of the most compelling and unforgettable of family dramas.

Araminta Spook is just like any girl. She likes bats, ghosts, werewolves and vampires. One of Araminta’s greatest ambitions is to see a ghost, and living in Spook House with her aunt and uncle there is a fair chance she will. Then her Aunt Tabitha drops a bombshell: they are moving. The boiler is a MENACE, plus there are a few other issues relating to dust and spiders. Tabitha is not going to take this lying down and devises an array of Cunning Plans. She is determined to stay, and perhaps there is still a chance her greatest ambition will come true, too…

What do you buy someone for their 500th birthday? Araminta is desperately trying to think of the perfect gift for her favourite ghost, Sir Horace, but it’s hard to buy gifts for someone with no specific hobbies, and no body. Then an inspired idea leads to trouble when all does not go as planned, and Araminta wonders whether she’ll ever see Horace or her family again, let alone have time to organise the party.

Four girls — Mary, Bea, Meena and Atlanta — are thrown together when they are picked for very different reasons by their teacher, to form a book review club. Their discussions and reviews will be heard on radio, chaired and presented by the incredibly cool Jazz. As the girls gradually relax and talk more and more animatedly about what they think about the different books, they find they are learning from, as well as about, each other. And so they become friends...

The Encarta Book of Quotations contains 25,000 quotes drawn from the history, politics, literature, religions, science, and popular culture of the world ranging from the earliest Chinese sages through Shakespeare to the present day. It even includes the first "quotable" sayings of the 21st century. Whether the statement of a political point of view or the vivid expression of a sensation or emotion, each quotation has been chosen for poignancy and precision. Included are quotations from cultures, religions and literature not represented in other quotation books. Its 1,200 pages are a treasure house of the world's sayings that have stood the test of time along with the best of those from the last 100 years. As the most international and contemporary collection of quotations it offers a compelling portrait of our common humanity.

By appearances Peter Scattergood leads a privileged life: a post as Assistant District Attorney, a loving wife, and a townhouse in Philadelphia’s exclusive Society Hill. Assigned to an explosive homicide case — the murder of the mayor’s nephew and the young man’s beautiful mistress — the power and prestige he’s always craved seem within his grasp. But soon the illusion of success shatters. His wife walks out on their seven-year marriage. The double-murder case casts a shadow of doubt on his most trusted peers. And, in a moment of weakness, Peter enters into an affair with a woman whose greatest skill is arousing suspicion. With everything spinning out of control, Peter is driven by rage into the blackest depths of corruption and perversity — following a twisted obsession for justice that will force him to break the law he has sworn to uphold: to punish the innocent as well as the guilty.

Updated to include new terms and references, this workbook helps nonnative English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core medical terminology. Students, nurses, doctors, and other medical staff can test and build their medical English vocabulary with a combination of self-study exercises, practical speaking activities, and amusing crosswords, puzzles, and word games. Ideal for home and class-based study, these exercises ensure that language is not a barrier for medical professionals whose first language is not English.

The third edition of this workbook has been designed to help students learning English for business to revise and improve their vocabulary.

A unique workbook that helps test and improve specialist Military English vocabulary, this includes word games, puzzles, quizzes, and other material to help students master a specialized terminology. An ideal resource for self-study or class work for armed forces or any professional who needs to communicate with military personnel in English, each exercise forms the basis of one lesson and tests a particular part of English vocabulary or grammar. It includes full instructions for ESL teachers and students, together with an answer key.

Coraline is not the kind of girl to be put off by a sign of danger read in some tea leaves or indeed a message sent to her by some very talented mice! No, she is the kind of girl who faces a challenge with bravery, intelligence and a lot of determination. Which is just as well because she is going to need all those skills, and more, in this wonderful, spooky tale of a girl caught on the wrong side of a door, with counterfeit parents who have buttons for eyes and who clearly do not intend to set her free. Read it if you dare!

This dictionary contains 6000 main words with subsidiary words and expressions derived from them. All the words and expressions are defined in simple terms, and examples are given of how each word is used in context. The vocabulary covers a wide range of topics relating to agriculture, horticulture and veterinary sciences: breeds of animal; varieties of crop plants; diseases and disorders of animals and plants; soils; fertilizers; agricultural methods such as crop rotation and irrigation; machinery and tools; veterinary terms; terms used in the sale of agricultural products, especially on the commodity markets; and terms used in the EC. It covers not only European agricultural terms but also gives information on tropical agriculture. The definitions are given in simple English, using only about 500 words in addition to the words already listed in the dictionary. This makes it useful for students whose knowledge of the subject is slight, or whose first language is not English. Throughout the text encyclopaedic comments are given to expand on the definitions, in particular giving further details of crops, animal breeding, housing and harvesting.

A fully updated and revised dictionary covering all aspects of astronomy, from telescopes to planets, equations to astronomers, stars to comets. It includes recent missions, discoveries and changes in technology, clearly explaining complex terms with over 2000 entries aided by illustrations.

The Chartered Management Institute Dictionary of Business and Management provides full and jargon-free definitions for over 6,000 key business terms, as well as up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of key business terminology and concepts. It covers terms drawn from the key subject areas of: General Management, HR & Personnel Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, E-Commerce, Statistics and Operations and Production. The Dictionary has been compiled and checked by an international team of editors and draws on the expertise of the highly respected Chartered Management Institute, Europe's leading professional organisation for managers. It is an essential reference for both business studies students as well as practising managers.

Containing over 13,000 entries, this fully revised new edition of the bestselling Dictionary of Business provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of business, from the office to the stock exchange and international trade affairs, as well as e-commerce and many business-related Internet terms. It is ideal for professionals who need to know business terms, including non-native speakers of English, and for all students of business. Terms are explained in clear, simple English, easily understandable by readers with no specialist knowledge, and each entry has a sample sentence to show how the term is used in context, with quotations from magazines and newspapers. The Dictionary also includes useful supplements on telephone manner, business letters, financial documents and world currencies.

In this revised edition, John Ayto looks at these forbidden areas and traces the interrelated network of euphemisms we use to cope with them. The result is both entertaining and enlightening.

With the stamp of approval of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, whose membership covers over 57,000 people worldwide, this dictionary contains over 5,000 jargon-free definitions of key finance and accounting terms, and has the benefit of an international advisory board comprising leading academics and finance professionals. The most up-to-date and authoritative finance and accounting dictionary available Terms based on the real experiences of management accountants Clear definitions and worked examples of finance and accounting best practice in both the United States and the United Kingdom Essential guide for practitioners and students of all areas of business

This fully-updated edition includes over 8,000 terms covering all aspects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including personal computers, the Internet, programming, networks, graphics, film and broadcasting. Terms are explained in clear, simple English, with phonetic pronunciation for all main entries. The dictionary is ideal for anyone studying ICT, including non-native English speakers.

This fully revised edition of the bestselling Dictionary of Medical Terms now includes over 12,500 terms from British and international medical practice, explained in clear, simple English. It covers fields such as surgery, general practice, hospitals, clinics, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and other specialisms, and includes example sentences for each entry, together with grammar notes and parts of speech. As well as technical language it also includes informal terms of the kind used between professionals or professionals and patients. It is an indispensable practical reference for interns, nurses or trainees in any medical field and its clear explanations make it ideal for professionals learning English for Medicine, for A-Level and undergraduate students, and for home reference.

This fully revised edition of this reference explains thousands of terms such as DVD, RealAudio, and streaming video. The dictionary explains acronyms used in desktop and Internet-based multimedia, as well as terms used in the fields of CD-ROM production, video, game, image, animation and graphics, and the Internet. The dictionary provides clear, concise definitions in an encyclopedic style-without grammar or linguistic detail.

An essential reference source for anyone who regularly encounters scientific or technological nomenclature, this dictionary features accurate, up-to-date, and detailed entries for readers from a range of scientific backgrounds. Each definition is written in jargon-free English and is ideal for those less familiar with scientific terms and native and nonnative English speakers alike. This first edition contains 17,000 entries, each with a part of speech, note on grammar, encyclopedic commentary, and example sentence to show how the term is used in context. Quotations from magazines and newspapers illustrate real-life usage of key words, and additional features include highlighted differences between British and American usage and phonetic pronunciation for all entries.

Updated to include the latest technology, this revised edition includes more than 10,000 words, expressions, and samples of terminology relating to the printing and publishing industry and allied trades. The covered topics include papermaking, ink, printing and binding machinery, bookselling, typesetting, desktop publishing and design, copyright, editing, commissioning, contracts, rights, and electronic publishing. Essential tools, such as proof correction marks, book prizes and awards, book formats and paper sizes, and alphabets and symbols make this the ideal desk reference.