Paul Russell Books

An authoritative guide to modern equipment found in merchant ships focusing on 'motor' propulsion for marine engineers.

Maintain a strong product presentation and employ an effective merchandising strategy, with this comprehensive guide to winning the retail war.

Her knees may knock, her tummy ties in knots and Lucy may worry quite a lot, but with a small sprinkle of courage, Lucy takes tiny steps of bravery to be in the school play and becomes the best tree ever, despite her anxiety. One tiny step is all it takes to be courageous!

Audrey has a severe case of 'imaginitis!' Other children paint their families; Audrey paints an ogre drinking tea. But imagination can be very useful if it makes learning more fun.

The object of this book is to prepare students for the 'Mechanics and hydromechanics' part of the Certificates of Competency for marine engineering officers, issued by flag state administrations--Preface.

Have you ever wondered where waves come from? What makes every one different, why some peel nicely and others just close out? Why, some days, waves come in sets of six and others in sets of three, and what factors affect the behavior of a surfing break? If you have, this book is for you. Now in its second edition, Surf Science is the first book to talk in depth about the science of waves from a surfer's point of view. It fills the gap between surfing books and waves textbooks and will help you learn how to predict surf. You don't need a scientific background to read it--just curiosity and a fascination for waves.

A heart-warming story of a family bound by love as they cope with their grandmother's dementia. No matter what else she forgets, Grandma will always know she is loved.

Set in a small town in upstate New York, the narrative explores the deepening rift between long-time residents and newcomers, highlighting themes of community, change, and conflict. As tensions rise, the story delves into the lives of its characters, revealing their struggles and connections amidst the shifting dynamics of their town. The author, known for previous acclaimed works, brings a compelling perspective to the challenges of preserving identity and belonging in the face of transformation.

This story traces a disintegrating nuclear family across two tumultuous decades of American life - from the early '60s to the '80s - and is told in a quartet of voices: astronaut Allen Cloud, his wife, their gay son, Jonathan, and his friend/lover. It ranges in time and emotion from the optimism of the first moon shot to the dark landscape of the age of AIDS

Recognized for its outstanding contribution to LGBTQ literature, this book has garnered accolades such as the Lambda Literary Award Finalist and the Ferro-Grumley Award. It explores themes of identity, love, and resilience, delving into the intricacies of personal and social challenges faced by its characters. Through a compelling narrative and rich character development, the story resonates with readers, offering both emotional depth and thought-provoking insights into the human experience.