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27,000 French people were killed on 22nd August 1914, the bloodiest day in French history.This is four times more than at Waterloo, and as many in total as during the eight years of the Algerian War. Even more than the Battle of the Marne, Verdun or the Chemin des Dames. How did these men perish? In what circumstances? Does this deadly cataclysm at the very beginning of the conflict reflect the consequences of poor individual and collective choices, tactical, strategic or organizational mistakes, or quite simply bad luck?A record number of deaths in a single day unprecedented in French history cannot be a mere statistical oddity. It is the ambition of this work to provide some explanations, as well as ideas for how military strategists of the twenty-first century can avoid the combat lethality of the previous century.

A dark, and atmospheric mystery about an isolated lighthouse keeper.

This beautifully inspirational book will help you to be more mindful and set you on a path towards a happier, healthier and contented state.

How are we supposed to handle these new tools that could end up changing our genetic material?The advancement of the new genetic technology has hurtled forward at breakneck speed.

The endearing and unflappable Dr. Annick Boudreau regularly confronts a myriad of mental health issues in her psychiatric practice at the West Coast Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Clinic. But even Annick is stunned when Sanjay, a young patient who suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is arrested for the brutal murder of his roommate.While Sanjay is tortured by repeated violent thoughts, he is horrified by them and Annick is convinced that he would never enact one of them in real life. But the police and prosecutor are convinced that they have caught the perpetrator and aren''t interested in looking very hard. Unable to talk to the authorities because of doctor-patient confidentiality, Annick feels compelled to investigate on her own, whatever the risks.Primary Obsessions is the first book in a series of mysteries starring Dr. Annick Boudreau and involving themes of mental health. Author (and longtime CBT patient) Charles Demers deftly reveals a particular aspect of psychiatric practice in each book, illuminating shadowy subject matter with masterful sensitivity and sharp wit. Primary Obsessions is an engrossing page-turner and a refreshing reboot of the sleuth genre.Shortlisted for the 2021 Bill Duthie Booksellers¿ Choice Award¿The kind of narrative storytelling style that engages the reader¿s full and rapt attention from first page to last¿ Clint Travis, Midwest Book Review¿Charles Demers brings freshness to a literary genre that has been in danger of turning as ripe as a week-old murder victim¿ John Moore, BC BookWorld¿Dr. Annick Boudreau is a winning literary creation: she¿s smart, funny, confident, and easy to cheer for¿ Paul Headrick, Ormsby Review¿Delivers a nuanced portrayal of the stigmatization of mental illness in collision with crime¿ Nathan Ripley, author of Find You in the Dark¿Witty, compassionate and sharply observed... exciting from start to finish¿ Iona Whishaw, author of the Lane Winslow series¿A page-turning mystery that¿s ultimately about trying to help our loved ones through their darkest days¿ Kelly Hrudey, Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet analyst and mental health advocate

Part of the Hero Classics seriesIf you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.Sun Tzu''s The Art of War may have started life as a Chinese military treatise, but its influence around the globe has seeped into every facet of our lives. Referenced in pop culture, and used to bolster success in business strategies, politics, football tournaments, and more, this ancient tome is a vital tool for anyone who wants to win.The Hero Classics series:MeditationsThe ProphetA Room of OneΓÇÖs OwnIncidents in the Life of a Slave GirlThe Art of WarThe Life of Charlotte BronteThe RepublicThe PrinceNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

First published in 1861 under a pseudonym, this is the autobiography of Harriet Jacobs, a mother, fugitive and slave.

A new series of climate-conscious children''s books.Kati is a kangaroo and she enjoys hopping around the Australian woodland. Kati has a koala friend called Keli. Kati is shocked to hear that Keli is running out of eucalyptus leaves to eat. What can a kangaroo do to help? Brave Kati has an idea to help her friend find the food he needs.Kati Helps Avoid Hunger is part of the Little Helpers series, written to support the United NationsΓÇÖ Sustainable Development Goals. With fantastic, colourful animal characters, the stories show children how helping each other and their environment can be lots of fun!PRAISE FOR THE LITTLE HELPERS SERIESΓÇ£Engaging and educationalΓÇ¥ People''s Trust for Endangered SpeciesΓÇ£WonderfulΓÇ¥ Peter Hylands, President, Australian Wildlife Protection CouncilΓÇ£Truthful and inspiringΓÇ¥ Emma Girvan, PR and Communications, The Australian Koala FoundationΓÇ£BeautifulΓÇ¥ Anne Rowberry, Chair of The British Beekeepers AssociationΓÇ£Educates and inspiresΓÇ¥ Iglika Trifonova, Chair of APECS BulgariaΓÇ£Fun and engagingΓÇ¥ Jason McCartney, MP for Colne ValleyΓÇ£Really engage[s] children and provide[s] a platform for them to explore some really big questionsΓÇ¥ Debbie Kelly, Principal, Beaumont Park AcademyΓÇ£We love ClaireΓÇÖs charactersΓÇ¥ Rufus Bellamy, Manager, David Bellamy Conservation Award SchemeΓÇ£Fun and accessibleΓÇ¥ Joe Eisen, Executive Director of the Rainforest Foundation UKTHE LITTLE HELPERS SERIESHector Helps Clean up the ParkPenny Helps Protect the Polar Ice CapsTyler Helps Find a New HomePaula Helps Prevent Air PollutionKati Helps Avoid HungerBella Helps Increase PollinationEddie Helps Locate WaterPan Pan Helps Shelter From Acid RainDolly Helps Steer Clear of an Oil SlickLalit Helps Stay Away From Light Pollution

In a world defined by dramatic technological and economic shifts, business organizations large and small are finding themselves having to adapt and transform at an unprecedented pace.

Part of the Hero Classics seriesΓÇ£Women have served all these centuries as looking glasses possessing the magic and delicious power of reflecting the figure of man at twice its natural size.ΓÇ¥Based on two talks given by the author, and first published in September 1929, Virginia Woolf''s seminal essay revolves around the central claim that a woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction. Outlining the importance of education and financial independence, Woolf draws up a history of women writers and demonstrates how they had to operate as outsiders in a society that sought to exclude them.The Hero Classics series:MeditationsThe ProphetA Room of OneΓÇÖs OwnIncidents in the Life of a Slave GirlThe Art of WarThe Life of Charlotte BronteThe RepublicThe PrinceNarrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

Why is the idea of asking for professional help still so taboo? Why are we afraid of our emotions? Do I Need to See a Therapist? provides insight into how we can acknowledge and overcome the fear of being thought mad, weak or helpless.

An important novel that is as compassionate as it is eye-opening, The Exile and the Mapmaker is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit.Theo, an aging Parisian cartographer, is desperately searching for the woman he once loved before Alzheimer¿s takes his memories of her.Elise, his estranged daughter, moves in to take care of him. She still blames him for the tragic loss of her mother and is struggling with this new forced intimacy.Nebay, an Eritrean refugee, becomes Theös carer and friend. Unbeknownst to Elise, Nebay does not have a visa for France and is working illegally in order to support his sister.Each one is living a life of questions and secrets in a world where Nebay¿s very presence in the France of Theös maps is steeped in uncertainty.`Beautifully written¿ Katherine Stansfield`Very moving¿ Matthew Francis''Emotional and eye-opening'' @stories_with_hope''Heart-warming'' @bibliobushra''Thought provoking'' @SecretWorldOfaBook

From the bestselling author of the book behind the HBO Europe show Blinded by the Lights comes a brand-new claustrophobic mystery thriller that's taking Europe by storm.

Through ten decades and across three continents, The Ash Museum is an intergenerational story of loss, migration and the search for somewhere to feel at home.

In her second adventure in Cyberland with her friend Webby, Nettie is shocked to discover Charlie the dog pretending to be her after she had left her tablet device unlocked.Young children may not be able to read words or design passwords, but they can begin to understand the importance of keeping things safe. Parents and carers will also be opening a discussion about privacy which is important to small children outside of their use of computers and devices. Using the story of Nettie and Webby, adults can continue their introduction to cybersecurity that they began in the first books. For young children it is not only about getting them to behave securely online, it is also about establishing a way children and adults can talk about cyber security as they grow. In this book the start the conversation is around the importance of locking screens on devices, but where it goes from there is up to you. Academic research has shown the importance of planting the seeds of understanding of password safety with children as soon as possible so they develop good safe cyber habits.Further discussion at the end of the book points towards a basic understanding about designing secure password security and the importance of keeping passwords private.''Perfect for starting conversations around online safety'' Heather Toomey, Cyber Lead, Derbyshire''s Education Data Hub''Very child friendly and engaging'' Teju Herath, Associate Processor in Information Systems, Brock University

A new series of climate-conscious children''s books.Tyler is a thoughtful little turtle who likes playing with his friends in the sea. When he finds out that his friend Finn the butterfly fish has a problem he wants to help. But just what can a turtle do for a fish?Tyler Helps Find a New Home is part of the Little Helpers series, written to support the United NationsΓÇÖ Sustainable Development Goals. With fantastic, colourful animal characters, the stories show children how helping each other and their environment can be lots of fun!PRAISE FOR THE LITTLE HELPERS SERIESΓÇ£Engaging and educationalΓÇ¥ People''s Trust for Endangered SpeciesΓÇ£WonderfulΓÇ¥ Peter Hylands, President, Australian Wildlife Protection CouncilΓÇ£Truthful and inspiringΓÇ¥ Emma Girvan, PR and Communications, The Australian Koala FoundationΓÇ£BeautifulΓÇ¥ Anne Rowberry, Chair of The British Beekeepers AssociationΓÇ£Educates and inspiresΓÇ¥ Iglika Trifonova, Chair of APECS BulgariaΓÇ£Fun and engagingΓÇ¥ Jason McCartney, MP for Colne ValleyΓÇ£Really engage[s] children and provide[s] a platform for them to explore some really big questionsΓÇ¥ Debbie Kelly, Principal, Beaumont Park AcademyΓÇ£We love ClaireΓÇÖs charactersΓÇ¥ Rufus Bellamy, Manager, David Bellamy Conservation Award SchemeΓÇ£Fun and accessibleΓÇ¥ Joe Eisen, Executive Director of the Rainforest Foundation UKTHE LITTLE HELPERS SERIESHector Helps Clean up the ParkPenny Helps Protect the Polar Ice CapsTyler Helps Find a New HomePaula Helps Prevent Air PollutionKati Helps Avoid HungerBella Helps Increase PollinationEddie Helps Locate WaterPan Pan Helps Shelter From Acid RainDolly Helps Steer Clear of an Oil SlickLalit Helps Stay Away From Light Pollution

Arabella Lane is found dead in the Thames on a frosty winter''s morning after the office Christmas party. No one is sure whether she jumped or was pushed. The one person who may know the truth is the office temp, Eleanor.