This major new title, produced inconjunction with... more

This major new title, produced inconjunction with the International Bar Association,is a concise, practical guide for all those involved inplanning and operating an international franchise programme... less

Everyone needs a hero. Heroes are people who make... more

Everyone needs a hero. Heroes are people who make a difference in our world and are often considered larger than life. They are the men and women of action, who think great thoughts, have nerves of steel and make personal sacrifices to initiate change. Heroes are the models we put up to our children as the people to be and act like.A modern hero is not always a great general or statesman, but more often ordinary men and women who have influenced our society, changed our views and sought to make the world a better place. They entertain us, make us laugh and cry and have even given their lives for their ideas and their values.Our heroes are men and women from all walks of life, from around the world who, through science, politics, war, letters, music, sports and the media stood above even the best of us. They often speak to us directly and indirectly about the things that are most important in our lives and they challenge us to be like them, to follow them and ultimately respect them even if we do not always agree with them but without them, our lives would be significantly different.... less

This is a story of a bright young lad who was cle... more

This is a story of a bright young lad who was clever enough to outwit all his friends. This lovable, mischievous bundle of a boy daydreams, schemes, plots and weaves a world of fantasy around himself. Read further to explore the fun and adventure of Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn in witnessing a murder, robbery and above all attending, their own funeral service. They eventually triumph in apprehending the true murderer and become heroes and darlings of one and all.... less

Roger Thursby, the hero of Brothers in Law and Fr... more

Roger Thursby, the hero of Brothers in Law and Friends at Court, continues his career as a high Court Judge. He presides over a series of unusual cases, including a professional debtor and an action about a consignment of oranges which turned to juice before delivery. There is a delightful succession of eccentric witnesses as the reader views proceedings from the Bench.... less

In any war there are always people who, rather th... more

In any war there are always people who, rather than pick up an AK 47, will take the difficult route of active peacemaking...There are individuals in the midst of the violence in Afghanistan, N. Ireland, even in the DR Congo, who are risking their lives to prevent other people getting killed. This book tells their stories. Featuring 16 personal testimonies by those who have summed up the courage to transform violence in their lives, Unarmed Heroes is an inspiration as well as a handbook for overcoming conflict. The contributors, drawn from all over the globe, include relatives of those who died in the World Trade Centre attack and the Oklahoma bombing; Israeli, Palestinian and Afghan peace activists; a former IRA bomber and the daughter of one of his victims; a British military commander turned antinuclear campaigner, and many others. Despite their diverse backgrounds, each shares a passion for working actively but peacefully for positive change.... less

This book is a selection of the greatest crime st... more

This book is a selection of the greatest crime stories ever written. The stories span more than a hundred years of crime fiction writing and feature a wide variety of heroes, heroines, villains, settings, story types and stylistic approaches. The selection demonstrates how the mystery story has evolved over a century, and how authors have kept it fresh through their ingenuity and thematic variations. The stories also reflect the times in which they were written so that they can be enjoyed from a historical perspective as well as pure entertainment. Ed McBains The Storm is a great way to start!... less

A powerful legal thriller featuring the hero of A... more

A powerful legal thriller featuring the hero of An Innocent Client, Joe Dillard - Prosecutor Joe Dillard watched in shock as friend and fellow lawyer Ray Miller was pushed to the brink of suicide in the court of Judge Leonard Green. So when Joe arrives at a crime scene to see Green swinging from a tree, it is duty rather than remorse that drives him to catch the killer. But soon the investigation takes Joe away from the halls of justice into his own home. And he's not sure he can face the answer he'll find...... less

Jawaharlal Nehru has won the admiration of the pe... more

Jawaharlal Nehru has won the admiration of the people of India and the world as a national leader, as a writer, as a humanist etc. Anyone who wishes to understand the controversial aspects of his personality would do well to peruse this biography. This work also traces the history of the freedom movement in India.The occasional glimpses of the family life of Nehru are enlivening. He was the most remarkable statesman, a man who enthralled everyone with his magical personality; a leader who was literally hero-worshipped and an orator of the order, who, once he climbed the rostrum and took the microphone in his hand, became one with the audience and held them spellbound. The colourful and complex personality of Nehru is viewed through Indian eyesa fact which makes the book all the more interesting.... less