It is winter 1946. One cold dark night, as a devastated London shivers through the transition to post-war life, a young nurse goes missing from the South London Hospital for Women & Children. Her body is discovered hours later behind a locked door. Two women from the hospital join forces to investigate the case. Determined not to return to the futures laid out for them before the war, the unlikely sleuths must face their own demons and dilemmas as they pursue - The Midnight Man.
Cassandra Fortune has a riddle to puzzle out and a murder to solve. What is real and what only appears to be? And who is double-dealing?
Exploring the complexities of justice, this narrative delves into moral dilemmas and the consequences of choices made by its characters. As they navigate a world where right and wrong blur, the story challenges traditional notions of justice, prompting readers to question what it truly means to seek fairness. Through intense conflicts and deep character development, the book raises thought-provoking questions about accountability, redemption, and the societal structures that govern our understanding of justice.
The book comes with a strong endorsement from Dr. Noir, also known as Jacky Collins, suggesting it offers a gripping and engaging narrative. It likely features elements of suspense or intrigue, appealing to fans of thrilling stories. The recommendation hints at well-developed characters and a compelling plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Overall, it promises a captivating reading experience for those who enjoy dark and thrilling tales.
Birds live in this world right alongside us. We might know the names of a few species, but they're not cats or dogs. How many of us really know them well? Beyond the birds' squeaks and squawks, Volunteer Woodpeckers takes place in a different space and shares with children a sense of joy and wonder that adults might never comprehend.
In this third book of our Woodpecker series, our bird heroes uphold this sense of hope as they band together for the sake of a magnificent lake hidden deep in the forest. They show us that where there is unity, there is power. And we can't help but smile when they triumph and the lake is saved.
The Woodpeckers' Cooperative is a modern fairy tale about the danger of failing to prepare for winter-as well as the importance of community and cooperation. A good children's story should catch a child's full attention. At Dixi Books, capturing a child's imagination is our priority and our promise.
The Girl with Antlers is the story of a child who faces the thing that makes her different and comes to accept it. At first, Emma won't leave the house because of the antlers that have grown on her head. However, her grandpa's wise words make her change her mind.
Through a series of thematic chapters, this book focuses on the nature of injured and disabled bodies in relation to rehabilitative practices established in Britain during and immediately following the Second World War. -- .
The book examines how schools and teachers navigate the change process associated with professional development, specifically through the lens of the Intermediate Numeracy Project in New Zealand. It outlines change models for schools and individual educators, identifying key catalysts and barriers. Utilizing Barbara Rogoff's three-plane analysis, the research highlights personal, interpersonal, and community-level processes. Although centered on one school, the findings offer valuable insights for educators and leaders facing curriculum reforms across various subjects.