Rachel Alexander

Persephone's life has been one of leisure among the verdant fields: the maiden of flowers, sheltered by her mother, the Harvest Goddess Demeter. Now she is a woman, a goddess in her own right, yearning for freedom- even as the terms of an ancient pact are about to come due. Hades's life has been one of solitude in the somber land of the dead: for millennia he has served as the God of the Underworld, living without attachments, eternally governing the souls of mortals. But he dreams of the young goddess who was promised to be his wife, and knows it is time for his Kingdom to have a Queen. When Hades arrives to claim his betrothed, he finds a young goddess eager to unearth her divine potential- and a powerful mother unwilling to let go. Receiver of Many begins an erotic story of passion and possession, duty and desire, and a struggle that threatens both ancient Greece and the Realm of the Dead itself.

Receiver of Many

The marriage of Hades and Persephone blossoms and their mysterious grove in the world below thrives... ...while the sunlit world withers. Demeter holds out in Eleusis, pushing both mankind and the gods to frozen starvation in order to reclaim her daughter. The newly married rulers of the dead must reach an accord with Persephone's mother to stay her deadly course- and come face to face with sacrifice, responsibility, and the balance of power among the gods. Destroyer of Light concludes the erotic romance begun in Receiver of Many: a battle of wills among the gods is writ large across the dying earth, a cruel sorcerer-king faces his trial, and the King and Queen of the Underworld realize a destiny that the Fates alone could have foreseen.

Destroyer of Light

The Ineffable Seeds

The Good Counselor

The Thrice Plowed Field

Julia M L Russell

A revised edition of a very practical and easy to use book of 3,000+ powerful questions, forming part of every coaches / leaders toolkit; it enables you to easily find key questions in some of the most distinctive areas of coaching, such as confidence, communications, leadership and an updated chapter on Lifestyle & Wellness.

And the Next Question Is - Powerful Questions for Sticky Moments (Revised Edition)

Jane Cooper

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQA Level: BGE (S1-S3) and Senior Phase (National 4/5) Subject: Literacy Words are powerful. Enrich your vocabulary and you will be able to speak, listen, read and write more effectively. Explore important aspects of vocabulary - decoding words, easily confused words, groups of words and new words - through simple explanations, strategies, progressive activities and revision tasks. This is the only book available for the Scottish curriculum that includes a dedicated chapter on inclusive language, to show students how their words have the power to make everyone feel accepted and understood. Vocabulary for Literacy equips pupils with the building blocks for success in exams, coursework and adult life, and facilitates literacy development across the curriculum. Key concepts that pupils need to remember are introduced in 'explanation' boxes. 'Building', 'Strengthening' and 'Extending' tasks enable pupils to apply their knowledge and skills, through a mix of solo and group work. 'Crossover' boxes make links to prior and future learning, knowledge and skills, encouraging pupils to approach vocabulary holistically. 'Mistake' boxes contain examples and tips to ensure that pupils get it right in their own speech and writing. 22 printable A-Z activity sheets (available for free online) can be used in school or at home for revision and extra practice. "There is a proven link between an improved vocabulary and increased attainment in Scottish schooling." Rachel Alexander

Vocabulary for Literacy: CfE

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQA Level: BGE S1-3: Second & Third Level Subject: English Build, strengthen and extend pupils' skills with this creative and collaborative approach to English. As they progress through a rich selection of text extracts, active learning tasks and end-of-chapter assessments, pupils will enjoy developing their Talk and Listening, Writing, Critical Reading and RUAE skills throughout S1-S3. Covering all CfE Second and Third Level Benchmarks for Literacy and English, this ready-made and fully differentiated BGE course puts progression for every pupil at the heart of your curriculum. - Boost confidence and competence in literacy and language: Active learning tasks are clearly marked as 'building', 'strengthening' and 'extending' so students can see how their skills are improving - Meet the needs of each pupil in your class: Carefully chosen text extracts and scaffolded activities support pupils working towards Level 2 and help you close the attainment gap - Effectively check and assess progress: Formative assessments at the end of each chapter help you monitor progression against the Experiences & Outcomes and Benchmarks (with additional assessments in the separate Planning & Assessment Pack) - Lay firm foundations for National qualifications: Covering all skills across Talk and Listening, Writing, Critical Reading, and Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation will set pupils up for success at National 5 and beyond

BGE S1–S3 English: Second and Third Levels

This book is an amateur astronomer’s guide to the mythology and symbolism associated with the celestial bodies in the Solar System, and even includes some of the legendary tales of people who had or have a connection with these objects. It explores different cultures (for example, the Greco-Roman and the Norse) and different times and how stories were used to explain the worlds they saw above them. You’d be amazed how much of our world today reflects the myths and stories of these cultures! Most amateur astronomers are familiar with the various Solar System objects, but they will be only peripherally aware of what ancient cultures thought of these other worlds. In fact, the mythology of the planets challenges many twenty-first century concepts and beliefs There are other books available on astromythology, but this one focuses mostly on our own Solar System, as opposed to the constellations and deep sky objects. Alexander offers a new angle on timeless subjects and is exciting, informative and dramatic, as well as surprisingly relevant to everyday life. Find out for yourself how our modern world is steeped in the bygone worlds of yesteryear.

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