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First Due is a podcast about what happens after the shift. Hosted by a former Paramedic/Firefighter, its a place for real talk about trauma, resilience, growth, healing, lessons, humor, friends and finding your own way after service. These are stories from the backstep. Whether you have served on the front line- or whether you your rebuilding your own life- this show is for you.

Unlock the future of education with "Rewriting the Rules of Learning," a groundbreaking exploration into innovative teaching strategies and transformative educational practices. This compelling guide challenges traditional classroom norms, inviting educators, parents, and policymakers to embark on a journey of discovery and change. Through vivid case studies and expert insights, the book reveals how to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in learners of all ages.

In the second novel in the Pop Larkin series, the Larkin family descends upon Brittany in France. Like fish out of water, they find that things don't quite turn out their way: The weather is less than ideal, the food is awful, and the hotel is in a bad state of repair. But things slowly improve as Pop manages to sweet-talk Mlle Dupont, Angela Snow and her sister, Iris; and Charley and Mariette celebrate their first wedding anniversary. A Breath of French Air is a delightful book full of nostalgia, fun, and frivolity.

A brooding, suspenseful novel of sensuality and vengeance, set amid the fields and villages of 19th century England. Bella Ford, jilted by her unscrupulous lover, plans revenge that ends in a catastrophic act of violence.

In the third sequel to The Darling Buds of May, Charley and Mariette decide to get baby Blenheim christened, leading to a wholesale christening of all seven of the Larkin children. Chaos abounds as the vicar, Mr Candy, is run ragged by the naughty twins, Zinnia and Petunia, and finds himself the object of desire for Pop's second eldest, Primrose. To top it all off, Pop buys a fairground on a whim, and Mlle Dupont arrives to discover that Pop is not a Lord, nor does he live in a mansion.

When Cedric Charlton, an unsuspecting tax inspector, arrives at the door of the Pop Larkin farm, he soon forgets the purpose of his visit: The fun-loving Ma and Pop Larkin distract him at every turn with strawberries, cream, alcohol, and their attractive young daughter, Mariette. Well known by the popular TV series starring David Jason and Catherine Zeta-Jones, The Darling Buds of May is the quintessential feel-good country romp.

Business Valuation for Dummies is filled with expert guidance that business owners, managers at all levels, investors, and students can use when determining the value of a business. It contains a solid framework for valuation, including advice on analyzing historical performance, evaluating assets and income value, understanding a company's financial statements, estimating the cost of capital, business valuation models, and how to apply those models to different types of businesses.

Fundamentals of Corporate Finance develops the key concepts of corporate finance with an intuitive approach while also emphasizing computational skills, enabling students to develop the critical judgments necessary to apply financial tools in real decision-making situations. The fourth edition offers a level of rigor that is appropriate for both business and finance majors.

H. E. Bates is probably best known for his comic novel The Darling Buds of May, which introduced the lovable Larkins to the world and sparked three hugely popular TV adaptations. In his 68 years, Bates wrote over 20 further novels, more than 300 short stories, children’s books, poems, plays and non-fiction. This collection brings together three full-cast BBC Radio dramatisations and fourteen excellent readings, rounding off with extracts from H. E. Bates autobiographies.

Ready to swap spreadsheets for slippers? Trade your morning commute for a leisurely cuppa? Then you’re in the right place!Join Bill and Louise Bates, two freshly minted pensioners with a twinkle in their eyes and absolutely no plans to slow down. Each week, they lift the lid on what really happens when you finally give up the 9-to-5—think less “pipe and slippers,” more “Prosecco and paddleboarding.”From navigating the world of free bus passes and discount lunches to discovering new hobbies, side hustles, and the occasional walk along the river bank before jumping in—this is ...

Diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) have never been so important in organizations and yet many feel inadequately prepared. In this guide, the authors combine their expert knowledge to provide a practical approach to bridge this skills and knowledge gap for those delivering Internal Communications. Navigating DEI language can be difficult, but Building a Culture of Inclusivity will help Internal Communication professionals, HR and business leaders engage employees in driving culture change to ensure everyone feels valued and like they belong.

The English alphabet is a tool that we've inherited down the centuries from ancient creators around the world. The alphabet hasn't always had its present form, but rather has undergone all sorts of changes and evolutions to suit the needs of the time. Did you know that five English letters come from a single graphic grandparent? Or that we may know the specific person who invented the letter G? Do you know why Z is the sixth letter for the Greeks, yet the last for us? Or why Q needs to be followed by U?

Meet Joe and Melissa Bates—a husband-and-wife duo whose shared life weaves together family, faith, and a hands-on commitment to their Aitkin, Minnesota community. As owners of Northern Air Plumbing & Heating, they bring a grounded, practical touch to keeping homes warm and water flowing, reflecting the same resilience that defines their story. Joe, once a sports-driven kid turned lay pastor, merged his Legacy Plumbing into Northern Air in 2017, taking full ownership with a vision for steady growth. Melissa, a free-spirited thinker with a knack for nurturing curiosity, complements his ...

When the orange tabby kitten, Gordon Pumpkin Smith the Second, is adopted by Lilly and her family, he knows he is in for a great adventure! As Gordon grows, he encounters many other animals and ponders the strange behavior of his humans. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and sometimes heartwarming, this tale is the purrfect story for cat lovers young and old!

THE CRACK CITY STRANGLER: The Homicides of Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins offers a chilling, in-depth account of the horrifying crimes committed by one of America’s most notorious serial killers. In this gripping narrative, award-winning journalist B.R. Bates delves into the twisted life of Benjamin “Tony” Atkins, whose reign of terror in Detroit spanned less than a year in the early 1990s.

In the quiet West Texas town of Morrow, offensive guard Michael “Mickey” Vasquez hopes to impress a college football scout at his next game, but his quest for power leads him to commune with an ancient blood god who offers him a sinister deal.

Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers/listeners who have already taken the journey to the World's Scariest Places. An isolated region is plagued with rumors of dark and deadly forces—the locals call it Helltown. Since the 1980s there have been numerous reports of occult activity and other possibly supernatural phenomena within certain villages and townships of Summit County, Ohio—an area collectively known as Helltown.

Alex never expected a game to change the way he looked at life, but the launch of Revenant Online changed his perception of the world as much as himself. The old him would never have the courage to make a move on a girl, but this time he was determined not to let the opportunity slip through his fingertips. Inside of the game, he wasn't just Alex, the high school outcast. He was a tank. The man who led his group into battle. In a world teetering on the brink of chaos, Alex was the bulwark between the darkness and the light.

For 2500 years people have been debating how literature changes lives, and versions of those debates continue today in classrooms, school and library boardrooms, and state legislatures. The life-transforming potential of books caught the attention of Dante, Cervantes, Jane Austen, Percy Shelley, and many others. Better Living through Literature surveys what the great thinkers have said on the subject, from Plato and Aristotle to Karl Marx and Sigmund Freud to W. E. B Du Bois, Harold Bloom, and Martha Nussbaum.

Alex never expected to fall for his best friend's sister. Then they started playing Revenant Online together, and everything changed. Killing monsters and solving mysteries as a team made him see what he should have seen all along. Sana was more than Ben's sister. She was the woman who captured his heart.