The story highlights the journey of a group of determined Melbourne women who, despite their age and physical challenges, came together to form a soccer team in the lowest division of the metropolitan league. Their passion and resilience paved the way for future generations, including stars like Sam Kerr, setting the stage for the growth of women’s soccer in Australia and the eventual hosting of a World Cup on home soil.
"So Fair, So Evil is a compelling, slowly-evolving story that combines adultery, lust and greed with a deep-seated insecurity. This combination is enthralling." Paperback Warrior Northerner Frank Sinclair marries into a rich, snobby Southern family that resents him...then he goes off to fight in the Korean War. He's back on American shores when he learns that his wife, Dolly, has killed herself. He's released a year later, a haunted man, and returns to Huntsville, convinced that his wife was murdered. His quest to prove it stirs up buried secrets and simmering hatred. "An ambitious Southern Gothic and psychological thriller. Reminds me of Jim Thompson story....if written by William Faulkner." Ed McBride, Mostly Old Books Blog "Smooth, lyrical prose and the excellent characterization. This is an excellent novel." James Reasoner, Rough Edges Blog Thomas Grey Wicker (1926-2011) was a reporter whose column "The Nation" ran in the New York Times from 1966 through 1992. He also wrote three classic crime-noir paperback originals for Fawcett Gold Medal under the pseudonym "Paul Connolly" -- Get Out of Town (1951), Tears Are for Angels (1952) and So Fair, So Evil (1955).
The discovery of a unique vocal technique, The Fifth Voice, transforms the lives of four singers, offering them new opportunities and challenges. However, their journey takes a poignant turn with the unexpected death of Ken, their beloved coach and mentor, plunging them into grief and uncertainty about their futures. The narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of mentorship on personal growth.
This book offers a combined historical and aesthetic analysis of five novels from Philip Roth's later career. It reads these works in the context of political, cultural, and literary developments in America from the New Deal to the present.
The book offers a comprehensive and practical guide to implementing Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) in the educational sector, drawing from the authors' extensive experience. It delves into the controversial nature of RCTs, highlighting both their potential benefits and the challenges they present in educational research.
The author's '25 Steps to Learning 2/1' was an instant bestseller, winning the 2003 American Bridge Teachers' Association Book of the Year award. This sequel is for those who want to add modern sophistication to their 2/1 bidding.
A poignant and comic tale of four lives and a single passion... The lives of four singers are far from harmonious. Danny's marriage is on the rocks, while Vince is struggling with a debilitating illness. Henry is having a mid-life crisis, and Neil is at war with his father. But when they sing together none of that matters. Because something magical happens. On a mission to compete against the best quartet singers in Britain, they turn to veteran entertainer, Ken, who inspires them to discover a curious vocal technique called The Fifth Voice. Over the course of a year and several adventures, they make discoveries about the power of music and friendship that help each of them shape the rest of their lives. And when they eventually find The Fifth Voice, they discover a prize much greater than the one they imagined.
An anthology of some of his best and most interesting bridge articles, tips, oddities, and just plain interesting deals and stories, from former Canadian Bridge champion Paul Thurston.