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SMITH, Rebecca

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The perfect antidote to a chaotic world, More Than Just Mom will have you crying with laughterThe horse galloped along the vast plains note: do they have plains in Wyoming? Ask Google later] but Bella Rose barely noticed the incredible scenery as it flashed by. Instead, her mind was churning with the feelings that Daxx had aroused in her. Note: good use of word 'aroused'. Subtly suggests something sensual without being too obvious.]Hannah Thompson has never actually been to Wyoming. Whilst her husband Nick has tried to tell her that you're meant to write what you know, Hannah is certain that if that were the case then we'd never have books like Harry Potter. And anyway, where else would she set her ranch-based erotica? Tired of only being recognized as 'mom' by her family, and wanting to totally reinvent herself, Hannah has decided to turn her hand to writing a book. Not just any book either, but an erotic novel that will not only release her creativity, but earn her tons of money and reclaim her female identity. Easy right?A laugh-out-loud novel of family chaos and reinvention, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Camille Pag n and Nick SpaldingWhat readers are saying about More Than Just Mom: 'Funny, realistic and totally relatable, I raced through this book as I couldn't wait to see what would happen next ' Reader review'I absolutely loved this funny, easy to read, feel good book... a book that left you with a smile and great feeling of well being.' Reader review'This book was so funny and had me laughing so much that my dog was woken up.' Reader review'A highly enjoyable read that had me laughing out load more often than not... hysterical, and Hannah's engaging voice will have you rooting for her until the very end.' Reader review'Loved it This book really draws you into the characters' world and shows you around. The people are believable in such a way that they could be you or your neighbours. So many good things with this book ' Reader review

More Than Just Mom (More Than Just Mom, Book 1)

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

Work in the countryside ties you, soul and salary, to the land, but often those who labour in nature have the least control over what happens there. 
Starting with Rebecca Smith’s own family history – foresters in Cumbria, miners in Derbyshire, millworkers in Nottinghamshire, builders of reservoirs and the Manchester Ship Canal – Rural is an exploration of our green and pleasant land, and the people whose labour has shaped it.\nBeautifully observed, these are the stories of professions and communities that often go overlooked. Smith shows the precarity for those whose lives are entangled in the natural landscape. And she traces how these rural working-class worlds have changed. As industry has transformed – mines closing, country estates shrinking, farmers struggling to make profit on a pint of milk, holiday lets increasing so relentlessly that local people can no longer live where they were born – we are led to question the legacy of the countryside in all our lives.\nThis is a book for anyone who loves and longs for the countryside, whose family owes something to a bygone trade, or who is interested in the future of rural Britain.

Rural: The Lives of the Working Class Countryside

History

William Collins

An empowering and powerful picture book, published in association with The Little Princess Trust. Inspired by a true story, SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment. Told in rhyme, Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her worries about being unwell and embrace a freer world - and become the superhero that she really is.Gently and sympathetically told, this is an inspiring story perfect for young children encountering illness for the first time.Established in 2006, The Little Princess Trust has donated over 12,000 wigs to child cancer sufferers and raised over 15 million for child cancer research. The Little Princess Trust is the only charity like it operating in the UK. All profits from the sale of SuperDaisy go to The Little Princess Trust.

SuperDaisy

Children's Books

Science Fiction & Fantasy

HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks

This is the story of Rebecca Smith and John R. Emshwiller, the two reporters who led the Wall Street Journal's reporting on Enron and uncovered the unorthodox partnerships at the heart of the scandal through skill, luck, and relentless determination. 
It all started in August 2001when Emshwiller was assigned to write a supposedly simple article on the unexpected resignation of Enron CEO Jeff Skilling. During his research, Emshwiller uncovered a buried reference to an off-balance-sheet partnership called LJM. Little did he know, this was the start of a fast and furious ride through the remarkable downfall of a once highly-prized company. 
Written in an intense, fast paced narrative style, 24 Days tells the gripping story of the colossal collapse of what would become the world's most notorious corporation. The reader follows along as Smith and Emshwiller continue to uncover new partnerships and self-dealing among the highest levels of Enron's management. As they publish articles detailing their findings in the Journal, Wall Street and individual investors have a crisis of confidence and start selling Enron stock at unprecedented levels of volume. In the end - 24 short days later - Enron had completely collapsed, erasing 16 years of growth and losing $19 billion in market value while watching the stock drop from $33.84 to $8.41. Not only was the company destroyed, but investors and retired employees were completely wiped out-all the while Enron executives were collecting millions of dollars. 
Climaxing with this 24-day period, this book shows the reporter's-eye view of a David-and-Goliath battle between journalists and a giant corporation. Each day a new story uncovered another fact; each day the company issued denials. And when the investigative stories reached critical mass and momentum, the stock market cast its final vote of no confidence. In the tradition of Indecent Exposure and Barbarians at the Gate, two other gripping narratives that began as a series of Wall Street Journal stories and ended up as books that defined an era, 24 Days brings the importance of great investigative journalism to life.

24 Days: How Two Wall Street Journal Reporters Uncovered the Lies that Destroyed Faith in Corporate America

Business & Money

Emshwiller, John R.

Business Culture

Harper Business

This is the story of Rebecca Smith and John R. Emshwiller, the two reporters who led the Wall Street Journal's reporting on Enron and uncovered the unorthodox partnerships at the heart of the scandal through skill, luck, and relentless determination. 
It all started in August 2001when Emshwiller was assigned to write a supposedly simple article on the unexpected resignation of Enron CEO Jeff Skilling. During his research, Emshwiller uncovered a buried reference to an off-balance-sheet partnership called LJM. Little did he know, this was the start of a fast and furious ride through the remarkable downfall of a once highly-prized company. 
Written in an intense, fast paced narrative style, 24 Days tells the gripping story of the colossal collapse of what would become the world's most notorious corporation. The reader follows along as Smith and Emshwiller continue to uncover new partnerships and self-dealing among the highest levels of Enron's management. As they publish articles detailing their findings in the Journal, Wall Street and individual investors have a crisis of confidence and start selling Enron stock at unprecedented levels of volume. In the end - 24 short days later - Enron had completely collapsed, erasing 16 years of growth and losing $19 billion in market value while watching the stock drop from $33.84 to $8.41. Not only was the company destroyed, but investors and retired employees were completely wiped out-all the while Enron executives were collecting millions of dollars. 
Climaxing with this 24-day period, this book shows the reporter's-eye view of a David-and-Goliath battle between journalists and a giant corporation. Each day a new story uncovered another fact; each day the company issued denials. And when the investigative stories reached critical mass and momentum, the stock market cast its final vote of no confidence.

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

The most specialized job search book ever written-for one of the world's most desirable places to work. For job-hunting techies Microsoft is Mecca, Oz, the Promised Land. Its turnover rate is virtually nil. Its stock option plan has made many an employee fabulously rich. All making Microsoft one of the world's hardest places at which to land a job. Until now. This insider-track guide, by an eminent Silicon Valley career journalist, reveals what kinds of jobs are available (non-technical as well as technical) and what types of people succeed in Microsoft's demanding corporate culture. It also offers a candid look at the company's recruitment quirks and its notoriously grueling interview processes. Here too is a wealth of preparation material, including lessons learned from past hiring practices, online and off-line resume samples, and key URLs to consult before applying. Everyone interested in the glamour, the challenge, or "merely" the financial bounty of working at one of Microsoft's international locations will seize this book!

The Unofficial Guide to Getting a Job at Microsoft

Job Hunting & Careers

McGraw=Hill

Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory (Connecting Core Competencies)

Presents major theories for systems addressed in generalist practice This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series. Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory provides an expanded treatment of systems theory, and applies the theory to common social work concerns. The text links systems to social roles, and provides a framework for critical assessment of the theories from the systems/roles perspective. It assesses the strengths and weaknesses of each theory with regard to the value of each theory for social work practice. Social systems theory remains the focus of this text. In addition theories are identified as grand theories, middle range theories, or focal theories, to assist the student in understanding the scope and application of theories across system sizes. This text breaks new ground in using role theory as a middle range theory to address common features of human systems at a level that is more intuitive for students, and yet detailed enough to stimulate independent thinking. The text addresses the standard repertoire of theories, and in addition presents application of the theories to social issues such as violence and addiction. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience–for you and your students. Here’s how: <ul>
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Politics & Social Sciences

Dale, Orren

Social Sciences

Pearson

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FAKING IT

More Than Just Mom (More Than Just Mom, Book 1)

Rural: The Lives of the Working Class Countryside

Rural: The Lives of the Working Class Countryside

SuperDaisy

24 Days: How Two Wall Street Journal Reporters Uncovered the Lies that Destroyed Faith in Corporate America

24 Days: How Two Wall Street Journal Reporters Uncovered the Lies that Destroyed Faith in Corporate America

The Unofficial Guide to Getting a Job at Microsoft

Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory (Connecting Core Competencies)

Human Behavior and the Social Environment: Social Systems Theory (Connecting Core Competencies)