Mark Edwards scrive thriller psicologici in cui persone comuni si ritrovano in situazioni terrificanti. Le sue narrazioni esplorano gli aspetti più oscuri della psiche umana, illustrando magistralmente come la quotidianità possa facilmente sfaldarsi nel caos. Edwards eccelle nel costruire la suspense e nel creare un'atmosfera di pervasiva inquietudine che cattura il lettore fino all'ultima pagina.
Focusing on organizational sustainability, this book presents innovative solutions for the radical transformations required in organizations as society progresses into the third millennium. Drawing from integral metatheory, it explores comprehensive strategies that address the complexities of sustainable practices and the necessary shifts in organizational structures and mindsets. This approach aims to equip organizations with the tools needed to navigate and thrive in an evolving landscape.
Exploring the intimate connection between love and poetry, this collection offers mature verses that evoke deep emotions and stimulate the mind. It presents a unique perspective on love-making that transcends physical contact, inviting readers to engage with their inner selves. As you immerse yourself in the words, you'll discover a profound experience that intertwines your soul with the art of expression, allowing your emotions to flourish and redefine the essence of intimacy through the power of poetry.
The authors present a transformative approach to educational reform, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and leadership in driving change. They explore innovative strategies that empower educators and engage students, aiming to create sustainable improvements in learning environments. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, Fullan and Edwards highlight how a collective vision can lead to significant advancements in education, making it relevant and effective for today's challenges.
Isabel's life seemed perfect. Successful business, beautiful house, adoring husband. And then she was dead. For four years Jessica has never doubted that her sister Isabel's death was an accident. But when Jessica's young daughter seems to know long-forgotten details about her aunt's past, Jessica can't shake the feeling that there's a more sinister truth behind the tragedy. As Jessica unearths disturbing revelations about her sister, and about the people she loved and trusted most, it becomes clear Isabel's life was less than perfect and that Jessica's might also be at risk. Did someone murder Isabel? Are they now after Jessica and her family? The key seems to lie in the hands of a child. Can Isabel reveal the truth from beyond the grave, or is the answer closer to home? In Her Shadow is a gripping tale of family secrets, lies and obsession from the two million copy bestselling author Mark Edwards.
A unique take on mindfulness, meditation and meaning filtered through the life and work of David Bowie.
July 1969, Mark Edwards, lost on the edge of the Sahara is rescued by a Tuareg nomad, who takes him to his people and produces a cassette player. Bob Dylan sings 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall'. Edwards illustrates each line of the song in this book, he travels to over 150 countries to photograph our headlong collision with nature.
"Gemma Robinson comes into Elliot's life like a whirlwind, and they marry and settle into his home. When she asks him if her parents can come to stay for a couple of weeks, he is keen to oblige - he just doesn't quite know what he's signing up for. As Elliot's in-laws become more comfortable in his home, encroaching on all aspects of his life, it becomes clear that they have no intention of moving out. To protect Gemma, and their marriage, Elliot delves into the Robinsons' past. But is he prepared for the truth?"--Provided by publisher.
The first child was taken from her house. The second from his mother's car. The third from her own bedroom... When Helen and Sean Philips go out for the evening, leaving their teenage daughter babysitting little Frankie, they have no idea that they are about to face every parent's greatest fear. Detective Inspector Patrick Lennon is hopeful that the three children who have been abducted in this patch of south-west London will be returned safe and well. But when a body is found in a local park, Lennon realizes that time is running out--and that nothing in this case is as it seems.... Blending police procedural with psychological thriller, From the Cradle will have every parent checking that their children are safe in their beds...then checking again. From the Cradle is the first book in the Detective Lennon Thriller Series.
Religions of the Constantinian empire' provides a synoptic review of Constantine's relation to all the cultic and theological traditions of the Empire during the period from his seizure of power in the west in 306 CE to the end of his reign as autocrat of both east and west in 337 CE. Divided into three parts, the first considers the efforts of Christians to construct their own philosophy, and their own patterns of the philosophic life, in opposition to Platonism. The second assembles evidence of survival, variation or decay in religious practices which were never compulsory under Roman law. The 'religious plurality' of the second section includes those cults which are represented as demonic burlesques of the sacraments by Firmicus Maternus. The third reviews the changes, both within the church and in the public sphere, which were undeniably prompted by the accession of a Christian monarch. In this section on 'Christian polyphony', Mark Edwards expertly moves on from this deliberate petrifaction of Judaism to the profound shift in relations between the church and the civic cult that followed the Emperor's choice of a new divine protector
"When the body of a teenage girl is found in a London hotel, DI Patrick Lennon is mystified. Nobody saw her or her killer enter the hotel, and there is no apparent motive--until a second teenager is found and Lennon realises somebody is targeting fans of the world's biggest boy band. As Lennon struggles with both his home life and his rivals on the force, the pressure to catch the killer before he strikes again reaches fever pitch. And when Lennon makes a terrible mistake that ends in disaster, he finds himself in a race to save not only the lives of more teenage girls but also his own career."--Page [4] of cover.