Penny Swift is a versatile author and journalist whose extensive body of work spans over 40 non-fiction books and countless articles, press releases, and web content. Her topics are as vast and varied as the cultural divergence of her native South Africa, drawing inspiration from its unique landscape. While many of her books offer practical guidance for home improvement, DIY, and landscaping, she has also explored themes of horses and children's literature. Swift excels in research and editing, and often collaborates with her husband, Janek Szymanowski, who illustrates her works, while also serving as a ghostwriter for clients globally.
With a spate of horrific incidents and a trail of victims, the pressure is mounting for Grace Macallan, new superintendent of the Crime & Counter Terrorism Directorate. Troubled by her own demons and with everyone baying for the blood of Billy Nelson and his old paramilitary contacts, can Grace hold her nerve?
As Grace unravels Tommy McMartin's fate, she senses someone watching her from the shadows, someone who aches for revenge. An awful dilemma faces her: to expose the truth or let the dead lie still.
Grace Macallan is at breaking point. All around her, events threaten to run out of control - and a new investigation is testing her to the limit.
After a spectacular rise through the ranks of Special Branch, Grace Macallan's career has hit a serious roadblock. Now she's ended up at Lothian and Borders Police HQ, still wondering if one big decision has ruined her career and her reputation forever.
At a dark place in Edinburgh's heart, secrets refues to lie dormant.At Police Scotland HQ, Grace Macallan has pitched up in Counter Corruption. But the demons of her past are never far behind.Meanwhile, Edinburgh's gangland is in turmoil. As a new breed of upstarts challenges the old criminal order, their battle for territory causes serious havoc.Into the war steps DI Janet Hadden. Ambitious, hardbitten and addicted to risk-taking, she knows how to throw opponents off balance. But when she’s thwarted, Hadden seeks help from a notorious underworld fixer, a man who keeps secrets but always extracts a price.Beset by violence and double-crossing, Grace is soon embroiled in a savage game of cat and mouse with colleagues and criminals alike. With all sides driven by dark desires, theirs is an endgame that will take Grace down unless she holds her nerve. 'Peter Ritchie pulls no punches with this gritty police procedural. A thoroughly absorbing read which drew me in from the first page.' – CAROLINE MITCHELL, bestselling author of Truth and Lies
Seventeen easy-to-build projects for your outdoor living areas
Close to your house or tucked away in a secluded corner of your garden, a patio or deck will extend your living area. This book shows the DIY enthusiast how to go about building a variety of such projects. Simple instructions are illustrated throughout with clear colour photographs and diagrams, taking the reader step-by-step from designing the structure and selecting materials, through construction, to finishing off and decorating. Projects include paved tiled and cobbled patios, extending an existing patio, wooden patios, steps and paths, retaining wall, overhead and screens and a timber planter. Close to your house or tucked away in a corner of your garden, a patio or deck extends your living area. This book shows the DIY enthusiast how to go about building a variety of such projects. Instructions are illustrated step-by-step from designing the structure to finishing off and decorating.
Focusing on transforming outdoor spaces, this guide offers practical insights into designing and installing various water features, including ponds and formal pools. It caters to all sizes and styles of patios and gardens, providing inspiration and comprehensive instructions for creating a serene and stylish environment. Ideal for homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor lifestyle experience, it serves as a valuable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners.
The Materials Curriculum for FET NQF Levels 2-4 ensures that all FET (NCV) students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to work effectively and efficiently in the field of Civil Engineering and Building Construction.
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