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Single Market 2.0: Harnessing the Innovation Power of the European Green Deal (Contributions to Economics)
by Marina RangaThis book examines the transformative power of the innovation processes set in motion by the European Green Deal and their impact on the EU Single Market. The book is structured into two parts: Part I examines the European Green Deal’s origins, drivers, and structure, highlighting its novel features and the holistic integration of sustainability across all EU policies. It sheds light on the history and evolution of EU environmental policies, tracing their development from the European Economic Community to the ambitious European Green Deal launched in December 2019. This part argues that the European Green Deal was the result of progressive integration of EU environmental objectives into a comprehensive regulatory body that has evolved organically at various institutional levels since the 1970s, and was galvanised by a nexus of scientific, societal, policy and political drivers that converged before December 2019, urging the adoption of a strategic and accelerated response to pressing climate challenges. Part II offers an original perspective on the EU Single Market from an ‘innovation systems’ perspective, centred on the quintessential structural element of the Single Market – the industrial ecosystem. Green Deal-related projects in the EU's Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe innovation programmes triggered significant transformations in the Single Market’s knowledge, technology and skills base, paving the way to a "Single Market 2.0". However, while progress is promising, challenges remain. For full economic benefits and long-term success, the technologies developed in this context need to increase their market readiness levels and overcome the difficulties arising from high implementation costs, structural disparities among the Member States, social acceptance, and the insufficient synergies between industrial, competitiveness and innovation policies. These synergies, in particular, are crucial in the EU's rapidly evolving technological landscape and can become the ‘North Star’ guiding the Single Market’s journey on its road to the future. This book provides valuable insights for policymakers, academic scholars and researchers, policy analysts and practitioners interested in the European Green Deal dynamics and a more competitive Europe.
Designing and Evaluating Public Health Interventions: Unwrapping the key concepts using case studies from India
by Sutapa Bandyopadhyay Neogi Anuj Kumar PandeyThis book covers all aspects of public health interventions, emphasizing the design, implementation, and evaluation of such initiatives. Section I provides information ranging from fundamental concepts of designing an intervention to its implementation and scalability. Section II highlights evidence around interventions to address pressing public health concerns through interesting case studies from India, that offer practical insights for better understanding. This book is relevant for researchers and academicians in public health, epidemiology, health management and economics, health policy, and allied branches. It equips readers to design and analyze interventions to improve practice.
Culturally Responsive Psychotherapy, Counselling & Psychology: Practices for Inclusion and Accountability (Palgrave Texts in Counselling and Psychotherapy)
by Susan SiskoThis textbook brings together experienced educators, researchers, counsellors, and psychotherapists who offer insights on how to practice, teach, research, and supervise within a framework of social justice and cultural responsiveness. Readers are encouraged to reflect on their own role in making counselling and psychotherapy more accessible, especially for marginalised communities. The book challenges the language that often stems from a colonial mindset, focusing instead on the counsellor’s critical reflection and the ability to approach issues of equity, justice, and inclusion thoughtfully as core to the work. It explores Eurocentric ideas about colonisation, binary thinking, and "othering" through the diverse perspectives of each chapter's authors. Each chapter tackles an aspect of counselling practice that will be reframed offering a more inclusive and culturally responsive approach. These practices will draw on six core principles: 1) decolonising education in counselling and psychology, 2) intersectionality, 3) cultural humility, 4) self-awareness and critical reflection for therapists, 5) engagement and connection, and 6) activism. This textbook serves as a valuable resource for teachers, students, and practitioners of systemic practice, family therapy, clinical psychology, counselling, and psychotherapy, as well as for professionals in training.
Geheimnis Psychotherapie: Wem Psychotherapie hilft und wem nicht
by Solmaz Golsabahi-BroclawskiDas ist Psychotherapie: Zwei Menschen kommunizieren über Gefühle, Gedanken, Gedankenwelten und suchen nach Antworten. Die beiden sind sich fremd, sollen sich binnen weniger Stunden vertrauen und eine Beziehung aufbauen und mehr noch - Sie sollen Lösungen für langjährig bestehende Sackgassen im Leben finden! Die Häufigkeit psychischer Erkrankungen steigt weltweit. Menschen suchen Hilfe bei Psychiatern oder Psychotherapeuten - doch so groß der Bedarf, so groß auch das Misstrauen in allen Ländern, Kulturen, innerhalb der Gemeinden und Geschlechter gegenüber Psychotherapie: Sind die Psychiater und Psychotherapeuten tatsächlich die „Chirurgen der Seele&“? Können sie wirklich etwas bewirken, und wie funktioniert das? Was geht da vor sich? Wie funktionieren die einzelnen Techniken? Was geht in den Patienten vor, in und während der Therapiezeit? Wie geht es dem Therapeuten in der Therapie? Wo sind die Grenzen der Psychotherapie und wo die Gefahren und Nebenwirkungen einer Therapie? In diesem Ratgeber finden Patienten, ihre Angehörigen und alle interessierten Leser die Antworten: Einfühlsam und kompetent informiert die Autorin auf Basis ihrer langjährigen therapeutischen Erfahrung aus der Arbeit mit Menschen vielfältiger Herkunft und Orientierung und lüftet das Geheimnis, was hinter den geschlossenen Türen in Einzel- und Gruppensitzungen in der Psychotherapie vor sich geht.
The Bodies Poetic: Identity and Interaction with the Dead (Bioarchaeology and Social Theory)
by Anna OsterholtzThis book examines the intricate relationships between the living and the dead, revealing how these interactions shape group identities and facilitate ongoing negotiations of self and community. Beginning with a rich exploration of bioarchaeological theories, this volume introduces an enriched Poetics model, which deepens our understanding of not just skeletal remains, but the broader contexts that imbue bodies with social significance and how those bodies in turn can produce socially significant changes. By emphasizing the roles of performance and ritual, the work illustrates how the dead serve as powerful tools in the creation and maintenance of social structures. Through compelling case studies of ancient and modern mortuary practices, it highlights the changing meanings of the body across different historical and cultural landscapes. The volume demonstrates that while our interpretations may shift, the body remains a profound source of meaning and identity. By analyzing patterns of modification and representation, this book provides invaluable insights into social change and how group identity is forged.
Materials Informatics I: Methods (Challenges and Advances in Computational Chemistry and Physics #39)
by Kunal Roy Arkaprava BanerjeeThis contributed volume explores the integration of machine learning and cheminformatics within materials science, focusing on predictive modeling techniques. It begins with foundational concepts in materials informatics and cheminformatics, emphasizing quantitative structure-property relationships (QSPR). The volume then presents various methods and tools, including advanced QSPR models, quantitative read-across structure-property relationship (q-RASPR) models, optimization strategies with minimal data, and in silico studies using different descriptors. Additionally, it explores machine learning algorithms and their applications in materials science, alongside innovative modeling approaches for quantum-theoretic properties. Overall, the book serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding and applying machine learning in the study and development of advanced materials and is a useful tool for students, researchers and professionals working in these areas.
Albert Einstein – His Life and Science: A Dramatized Biography
by Ken K. ChinThis book is part biographical account, part novel, and part popular science. The basic facts are historically true, but many episodes have additionally been dramatized with plausible content that brings the personal story to life in the style of a novel or movie script. This genre of a “dramatized biography" of scientists was first created by the author 45 years ago and became a great success selling over half a million copies in China, where it has been in particular demand for teaching. But this is not the whole story: In addition, the book explains, in a serious yet accessible manner, the basics of Einstein’s scientific work, especially its impact on contemporary cosmology, astronomy, and physics. As an experienced teacher of relativity and astronomy for high-school and university students, the author knows how to make profound scientific subjects accessible, and his presentation is as fascinating as a detective story. Readers will learn not only about the historical setting but also about the challenges and frustrations faced by Einstein, about his breakthroughs and triumphs, as well as the far-reaching significance of his theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, and other scientific achievements. The reader will come to understand why, of all the billions of people living in the twentieth century, Albert Einstein was singled out as the “Person of the Century.”
Deepakam Prathamo Bhag class 6 - NCERT-25: दीपकम् प्रथमो भागः ६वीं कक्षा - एनसीईआरटी - २५
by Rashtriy Shaikshik Anusandhan Aur Prashikshan Parishadदीपकम् प्रथमः भागः यह पुस्तक संस्कृत भाषा के प्रारंभिक शिक्षार्थियों के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण पाठ्यपुस्तक है, जो वर्णमाला के अध्ययन से लेकर सरल वाक्य-रचना और शब्दज्ञान तक विस्तृत अभ्यास प्रदान करती है। इसमें सबसे पहले स्वर तथा व्यंजन वर्णों का स्पष्ट वर्गीकरण और उनके उच्चारण-स्थान की जानकारी दी गई है। पुस्तक में वर्णों को उनके प्रकार जैसे कण्ठ्य, तालव्य, मूर्धन्य, दन्त्य, ओष्ठ्य आदि के आधार पर समझाया गया है। पाठों के माध्यम से व्याकरण के मूलभूत सिद्धांत जैसे संधि, संयुक्ताक्षर, लट्लकार, शब्दरूप, धातुरूप आदि का अभ्यास करवाया गया है। हर पाठ में "वयं शब्दार्थान् जानीमः", "वयम् अभ्यासं कुर्मः" और "परियोजनाकार्यम्" जैसे अनुभाग विद्यार्थियों को व्यावहारिक अभ्यास के साथ-साथ रचनात्मकता की ओर भी प्रेरित करते हैं। इसके अलावा छात्रों की पारिवारिक और सामाजिक जानकारी को भी संस्कृत में प्रस्तुत करने का अवसर दिया गया है, जैसे नाम, कुल, शिक्षकों व मित्रों के नाम लिखना आदि। कुल मिलाकर, यह पुस्तक विद्यार्थियों को संस्कृत भाषा के मूल तत्वों की समझ विकसित करने में सहायक है और उन्हें अभ्यास के माध्यम से भाषा में प्रवीणता की दिशा में मार्गदर्शन देती है।
JIIRDDA - A Peer Reviewed Journal of Indian Institute of Research and Development for Differently Abled (VOL. 8(1), December 2024)
by The Journal of Indian Institute of Research and Development for Differently AbleThe Journal of Indian Institute of Research and Development for Differently Abled (JIIRDDA), Volume 8, Issue 1 (December 2024), is a peer-reviewed academic publication focusing on disability studies and inclusive education. This edition highlights research and discourse on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and its implications for learners with disabilities, assistive technologies in education, inclusive pedagogy in Assam, challenges in online and distance learning for persons with disabilities, and the socio-emotional impact on families of children with disabilities. It includes empirical studies, policy analyses, and case-based insights, emphasizing inclusive practices, infrastructure gaps, and the importance of teacher training and community engagement. The volume provides actionable recommendations for enhancing accessibility, equity, and educational outcomes for differently-abled learners across diverse Indian contexts, aiming to influence educators, policymakers, and disability advocates alike.
Poorvi class 6 - NCERT-25
by National Council of Educational Research and TrainingPoorvi, developed under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, is an English textbook designed for Grade 6 students at the Middle Stage. It aims to enhance language proficiency while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence. The book integrates stories, poems, plays, and non-fiction across five thematic units—Fables and Folk Tales, Friendship, Nurturing Nature, Sports and Wellness, and Culture and Tradition—each reflecting real-life contexts, Indian knowledge systems, and values like empathy, resilience, and environmental awareness. The content is thoughtfully designed to develop competencies in listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar through experiential, activity-based learning. It balances direct instruction with inquiry, using relatable narratives and joyful learning strategies to help students grow as confident and thoughtful communicators.
Killing Eve: The basis for the BAFTA-winning Killing Eve TV series (Killing Eve series #1)
by Luke JenningsThe basis for KILLING EVE, now a major BBC TV series, starring Sandra Oh'Gloriously exciting' MetroShe is the perfect assassin.A Russian orphan, saved from the death penalty for the brutal revenge she took on her gangster father's killers.Ruthlessly trained. Given a new life. New names, new faces - whichever fits.Her paymasters call themselves The Twelve. But she knows nothing of them. Konstantin is the man who saved her and the one she answers to.She is Villanelle. Without conscience. Without guilt. Without weakness.Eve Polastri is the woman who hunts her. MI5, until one error of judgment costs her everything.Then stopping a ruthless assassin becomes more than her job. It becomes personal.Originally published as ebook singles: Codename Villanelle, Hollowpoint, Shanghai and Odessa.No Tomorrow and Die For Me, the following books in the Killing Eve series, are available now!Praise for Killing Eve TV series'A dazzling thriller . . . mightily entertaining' Guardian 'Entertaining, clever and darkly comic' New York Times
Reconstruction
by Mick Herron'Masterful . . . superior entertainment that makes most other novels of suspense appear dull and slow-witted by comparison' Publishers WeeklyWhat should have been a simple pick-up turns into a day-long nightmare for Bad Sam Chapman.When an operational catastrophe puts a gun in the hands of a young man, who then breaks into South Oxford Nursery School and takes a group of hostages, teacher Louise Kennedy fears the worst. But Jaime Segura isn't there on a homicidal mission, and he's just as scared as those whose lives he holds as collateral. As an armed police presence builds outside the school's gates, Bad Sam Chapman - head of the intelligence service's internal security force, the Dogs - battles the clock to find out what Jaime is after. But the only person Jaime will talk to is Ben Whistler, an MI6 accountant who worked with Jaime's lover, Miro. Miro's gone missing, along with a quarter of a billion pounds allotted for reconstruction work in Iraq. Jaime refuses to believe that Miro is a thief - though he's always had his secrets. But then, so does Louise, so do the other hostages - and so do some people on the outside, who'd much rather Jaime was silenced.
The Beach Hut: the gripping summer crime thriller - perfect for your holiday this year!
by Leah PittTHEY TOLD THE POLICE IT WAS THE PERFECT SUMMER. THEY WERE LYING.August, 1997. Matilda is killed in a tragic accident on the Dorset rocks, leaving her best friend Sophie alone, wracked with guilt.Decades later, Sophie is back for the first time since that terrible summer, to sell her family's old beach hut and bury the memories forever.But on clearing out the hut, she finds evidence that Matilda's death was no accident. What really happened the night she died?As Sophie edges closer to the truth, the past starts to close in on the present.Because the close-knit community is still home to a killer, and they want Sophie gone.Readers are loving THE BEACH HUT:'I raced through it in a day' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Heart racing twists and turns!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Leah Pitt is right up there with the best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully paced thriller with plenty of suspense' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
King's Enemy: The thrilling 13th Century adventure for fans of Matthew Harffy and Bernard Cornwell (de Norton trilogy)
by Ian RossThe Battle of Evesham has been fought and lost. The King is triumphant, Simon de Montfort is dead, and Adam de Norton is a prisoner, stripped of everything he once honoured and prized. Escaping from captivity in the grim castle of Beeston, Adam becomes a fugitive in a country in turmoil. Branded a king's enemy, he can be slain with impunity. Together with the widowed Joane de Bohun, Adam flees across a bleak winter landscape, evading both pursuing royal troops and a desperate band of outlaws to seek shelter with a surviving rebel force in the north. But when the rebels are beaten once again, only one place in the land still holds out defiantly against the king: Kenilworth Castle, the mightiest fortress in England. Joining the garrison of Kenilworth as it prepares for one of the most epic sieges in English history, Adam finds dangerous foes both inside and outside the walls. But as the siege grows ever more brutal, he must decide between a valiant defence and a still more perilous bid for freedom.
Dolphin Junction
by Mick Herron*FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING SLOUGH HOUSE THRILLERS*Mick Herron is 'Britain's finest living thriller writer' (Sunday Express) and author of the bestselling and award-winning Slough House novels. Dolphin Junction captures his trademark tension, humour, and suspense in the form of short fiction, collected here for the first time.When a wife leaves her husband under suspicious circumstances, he sets off in search for her, unprepared for the guilty secrets he's about to drag back into the light.A man is tempted by a luxury apartment with a top-of-the-range kitchen. But there is a heavy price to pay for this glamorous new life.A couple go on a hike through the Derbyshire countryside, to ignore the fact their marriage is on the rocks.And there is a peek into the past of Jackson Lamb, the boss of Slough House, as well as stories featuring the shrewd detective Zoë Boehm and her hapless partner Joe Silvermann.Dolphin Junction displays Herron's craft for deftly plotted storytelling, dark wit, and memorable twists.'Mick Herron is an incredible writer and if you haven't read him yet, you NEED to' Mark Billingham'Mick Herron is one of the finest writers of his generation' Steve Cavanagh
The List: A Slough House novella
by Mick Herron'Mick Herron is an incredible writer and if you haven't read him yet, you NEED to' Mark BillinghamDieter Hess, an aged spy, is dead, and John Bachelor, his MI5 handler, is in deep, deep trouble. Death has revealed that the deceased had been keeping a secret second bank account - and there's only ever one reason a spy has a secret second bank account. The question of whether he was a double agent must be resolved, and its answer may undo an entire career's worth of spy secrets.
Tideborn: (The Drowned World Duology, Book 2)
by Eliza ChanA dragon queen, a vengeful sea witch, and a mythical titan converge on the underwater city of Tiankawi in this sequel to the no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling epic fantasy, Fathomfolk.A tsunami and a dragon's wish have wrought changes upon the city of Tiankawi that have never been seen before. But shared experiences have not healed the rift between the city's fathomfolk and human citizens, and scars from years of oppression still remain.Mira, a half-siren and activist, fights politicians and her own people to rebuild her city, and to uncover a deadly conspiracy. And Nami, the dragon princess, undertakes a daring ocean voyage alongside friend and foe, in order to convince a mythical Titan not to destroy Tiankawi for its crimes...
Standing by the Wall: A Slough House Interlude
by Mick Herron*A Slough House Christmas short story from the Sunday Times number one bestseller of BAD ACTORS.*Here in Slough House, the intelligence service's home for inept spies, it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.Roddy Ho is used to being the one the slow horses turn to when they need miracles performed, and he's always been Jackson Lamb's Number Two. So when Lamb has a photograph that needs doctoring, it's Ho he entrusts with the task. Christmas is a time for memories, but Lamb doesn't do memories - or so he says. But what is it about the photo that makes him want to alter it? How would the slow horses cope if Roddy Ho didn't exist? And most importantly of all, are the team having Christmas drinks, and if so, where?Standing by the Wall offers a glimpse into the kind of seasonal merriment you might expect at Slough House, where the boss generally marks the festive season with an increase in hostilities. But then, this is the secret service, not Secret Santa. And the slow horses aren't here to enjoy themselves.Roddy Roddy Roddy? Ho Ho Ho!
The Drop & The List
by Mick HerronTwo Slough House Novellas**THE DROP**'It is time Mick Herron was recognised in his own right as the best thriller writer in Britain today' Sunday ExpressOld spooks carry the memory of tradecraft in their bones, and when Solomon Dortmund sees an envelope being passed from one pair of hands to another in a Marylebone cafe, he knows he's witnessed more than an innocent encounter. But in relaying his suspicions to John Bachelor, who babysits retired spies like Solly, he sets in train events which will alter lives. Bachelor himself, a hair's breadth away from sleeping in his car, is clawing his way back to stability; Hannah Weiss, the double agent whose recruitment was his only success, is starting to enjoy the secrets and lies her role demands; and Lech Wicinski, an Intelligence Service analyst, finds that a simple favour for an old acquaintance might derail his career. Meanwhile, Lady Di Taverner is trying to keep the Service on an even keel, and if that means throwing the odd crew member overboard, well: collateral damage is her speciality.A drop, in spook parlance, is the passing on of secret information.It's also what happens just before you hit the ground.**THE LIST**'Mick Herron is an incredible writer and if you haven't read him yet, you NEED to' Mark BillinghamDieter Hess, an aged spy, is dead, and John Bachelor, his MI5 handler, is in deep, deep trouble. Death has revealed that the deceased had been keeping a secret second bank account - and there's only ever one reason a spy has a secret second bank account. The question of whether he was a double agent must be resolved, and its answer may undo an entire career's worth of spy secrets.**previously published as two separate editions**
Clash of Legions: Empire XIV (Empire series #14)
by Anthony RichesMarcus Aquila and his patron Rutlius Scaurus are tasked with rooting out a spy ring operating in the lands into which their imperial master Severus's armies are advancing.The quest to find and subvert their foes' informers will place the two friends at great risk, with torture and death the price of any mistake. While success will put them in the front rank against battle-hardened legions, hungry for revenge, in a bloody struggle to determine the fate of Asia's loyalty.-----'This is fast-paced and gripping "read-through-the-night" fiction, with marvellous characters and occasional moments of dark humour. Some authors are better historians than they are storytellers. Anthony Riches is brilliant at both.' Conn Iggulden on Empire'A master of the genre' The Times
Nobody Walks
by Mick Herron'A first-rate modern thriller' Daily MailSet in the same world as Mick Herron's bestselling Slough House thrillers, Nobody Walks introduces JK Coe, a fledgling spy who's about to get a harsh lesson in the realities of life on Spook StreetTom Bettany is working at a meat processing plant in France when he gets a voicemail telling him that his estranged 26-year-old son is dead - Liam Bettany fell from his London balcony, where he was smoking pot.Now for the first time since he cut all ties years ago, Bettany returns home to London to find out the truth about his son's death. But more than a few people are interested to hear Bettany is back in town, from incarcerated mob bosses to those in the highest echelons of MI5. And some of them - like JK Coe - will have cause to regret his reappearance.Bettany might have thought he'd left it all behind when he first skipped town, but nobody ever really walks away.
The Miracle Morning (Updated and Expanded Edition): The 6 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Before 8AM
by Hal Elrod"HAL ELROD IS A GENIUS" Robert Kiyosaki, New York Times bestselling author, Rich Dad Poor Dad Start waking up to your full potential every single day with the updated and expanded edition of the groundbreaking book with more than 2 million copies sold.This edition has more than 40 pages of new content, including:The Miracle Evening: Optimize your bedtime and sleep to wake up every day feeling refreshed and energized for your Miracle MorningThe Miracle Life: Begin your path to inner freedom so you can truly be happy and learn to love the life you have while you create the life you wantGetting everything you want out of life isn't about doing more. It's about becoming more. Hal Elrod and The Miracle Morning have helped millions of people become the person they need to be to create the life they've always wanted. Now, it's your turn.Hal's revolutionary S.A.V.E.R.S. method is a simple, effective step-by-step process to transform your life in as little as six minutes per day:* Silence: Reduce stress and improve mental clarity by beginning each day with peaceful, purposeful quiet* Affirmations: Reprogram your mind to overcome any fears or beliefs that are limiting your potential or causing you to suffer* Visualization: Experience the power of mentally rehearsing yourself showing up at your best each day* Exercise: Boost your mental and physical energy in as little as 60 seconds* Reading: Acquire knowledge and expand your abilities by learning from experts* Scribing: Keep a journal to deepen gratitude, gain insights, track progress, and increase your productivity by getting clear on your top priorities
Seven Days: the instant Sunday Times bestseller: a gripping, high-octane crime thriller for 2024 - can Alice save her father from death row?
by Robert Rutherford'Wow! An absolutely fantastic edge of your seat thriller. I could not turn the pages fast enough... Would be an amazing film or tv series. The ending was perfect... Highly recommended' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Your father is on death row. You have seven days to save him. But do you want to?Alice knows her father is guilty of many things. He's guilty of abandoning her.He's guilty of being unfaithful to her mother.But is he guilty of murder?Now on Death Row, he has seven days to live.Some people want him released.Others will kill to keep him just where he is.Alice has only one chance to save him. But should she?Readers are loving Seven Days:'This was wild! Really enjoyed this. Good characters, good story line and it kept me guessing' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Compulsive and page turning read... lots of surprises' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A dark and atmospheric thriller that explores the complexities of family, trauma, and life, with a shocking ending, fantastic novel'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Twisty, tense and superbly characterised, this global race against time and across the world is a top read'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Kept me hooked from start to finish!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A high-octane, high-stakes thriller about family dynamics, guilt and responsibility'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pay Dirt: the gripping new crime thriller from the international bestseller
by Sara ParetskySometimes, time doesn't heal all wounds...When a young woman named Sabrina disappears without a trace in Kansas, private investigator V.I. Warshawski knows she must act fast. But when she discovers Sabrina close to death in a drug house, the locals don't take kindly to her - and Sabrina's mother becomes suspicious. V.I. finds herself under the sharp gaze of the FBI - and the men running the county's opioid distribution. And when a dead body surfaces a few days later, V.I. is pitched headlong into a battle between the locals - with roots that date all the way back to the American Civil War.The war might be over, but its legacy remains - and V.I.'s survival depends on keeping one step ahead in a game she doesn't even know she's playing...
The Trials of Marjorie Crowe: a Scottish-set gripping crime thriller about witchcraft, longlisted for the CWA Dagger 2025
by C.S. RobertsonHow do you solve a murder when everyone thinks you're guilty?Marjorie Crowe lives in Kilgoyne, Scotland. The locals put her age at somewhere between 55 and 70. They think she's divorced or a lifelong spinster; that she used to be a librarian, a pharmacist, or a witch. They think she's lonely, or ill, or maybe just plain rude. For the most part, they leave her be.But one day, everything changes.Local teenager Charlie McKee is found hanging in the woods, and Marjorie is the first one to see his body. When what she saw turns out to be impossible, the police have their doubts. And when another young person goes missing, the tide of suspicion turns on her.Is Marjorie the monster, or the victim? And how far will she go to fight for her name?PRAISE FOR C.S. ROBERTSON:'A truly startling novel' Sunday Times'A remarkable thriller' Sunday Express'Ingenious' Daily Mail'Enthralling' Liz Nugent'Gut-wrenching' The Times