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Biggsy's challenging school year continues into the spring term. The 50-year-old head of English at a West London boys' secondary school is at a critical point in his career. Jaded with the state education system and nearing professional burnout, he prepares for a change of role in the school. The new year started badly, with health issues resulting in him being rushed to the local casualty ward. At school, problems abound as the new term starts. He agrees to a risky venture to raise extra funds for essential textbooks; a first-year pupil disappears; a colleague is threatened by a management bully; the school is targeted for business by a drug gang; and there is a tragedy within his department. At home, he is alarmed by his daughter's decision to become a teacher, the one career against which he has determinedly advised her. Fortunately, Biggsy's wife Myra is there to keep her husband afloat amidst the overwhelming tide of school demands. She and his sixth-form tutor group provide the humor in the novel. Her unfailing support and the admiration of his students enable him to soldier on in his teaching career.

Biggsy is an idealistic 50-year-old English teacher in a West London boys’ secondary school. A maverick head of department who battled against the educational establishment for twenty-five years, he’s beginning to crack. His departmental colleagues love him, but he suspects that the school’s management team is out to get rid of him.His wife, Myra, a medical secretary, is his mainstay. She patiently endures his total commitment to his calling without complaint. However, when she realises that his work is taking an inordinate emotional toll on his personality, her patience wears thin.Through his exchanges with teenage Ella, their only child, Biggsy reveals his beliefs about the connections between literary theory and the lives we all lead. But a violent assault on one of his students, an unexpected sexual encounter and professional betrayal expose the flaws in his philosophy. He discovers that trying to think one’s way through life is all very well, but the time comes when one has to act.

The book invites readers to explore the teachings and influences of notable Mystic Fathers of the church throughout history, encouraging a personal selection of figures who resonate with one's spiritual journey. It delves into their revolutionary ideas and profound insights, aiming to deepen the understanding of spiritual truths and foster a connection with these influential thinkers.

Thirteen spine-chilling tales await, featuring a diverse range of horror elements from killer clowns to werewolves and supernatural horrors. This anthology, compiled by Kevin Hall, showcases contributions from notable authors, ensuring a mix of bloody terror, dark comedy, and nail-biting suspense. As the final installment to feature the clown for a while, it promises to deliver unique frights, with hints of a new trilogy on the horizon. Prepare for an unsettling journey into the depths of fear and imagination.

LEGO(R) builders, rejoice The popular series that includes Brick Animals and Brick Cars and Trucks is back with two new titles that each feature 40 original, ingenious, and unique buildable projects. Anyone with a drawer full of LEGO bricks will be able to build and customize models with help from these inspiring guides. Based on the brick selection found in some of LEGO's Classic series, each project is a great way to test out unusual building techniques or to mix up pieces from existing kits that have already been broken up. Follow the instructions or go off in your own direction--it's your choice Many of the designs in these books use fewer than 100 bricks, so you don't need a lot of bricks to get started. In Brick Buildings, you'll create a find dozens of inspiring designs that will help you create a dragon's lair, pumpkin palace, glass house, floating home, snow cave, and more. Discover loads of fun projects showcasing advanced techniques that are perfect for every LEGO enthusiast.

An expert recognized for his uncovering the hidden, and often secret meaning of words, Kevin Hall now shares his wisdom with us all. In Aspire! he teaches readers to understand what words mean in their purest sense and unlock their importance as they develop a thoughtful new vocabulary. As Stephen R. Covey so beautifully elucidates in his foreword, "this masterfully written book will help you understand that words have an inherent power, a force capable of lighting one′s paths and horizons. Used correctly and positively, words are the first building blocks for success and inner peace. Used incorrectly and negatively, they are capable of undermining even the best of intentions. This is true in business, in personal relationships, and every other walk of life." By focusing on eleven words-one per chapter--Aspire! shows how to use these words as building blocks for success and inner peace. The words, from the very familiar to the very unusual, will become touchstones in personal development and in business.