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Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a treatment that helps to reduce psychological symptoms by intervening in relationship difficulties. This book highlights common clinical issues and covers an extensive range of interpersonal problems and psychopathology for which IPT is applicable. It draws on theoretical and research aspects in order to inform the therapist''s clinical choices in conducting IPT and other focal and structured psychotherapies in general. Interpersonal Psychotherapy - A Clinician''s Guide provides a comprehensive manual for experienced therapists and those undergoing specific IPT training. Undergraduate and graduate psychologists beginning studies in this field will also find this a user-friendly guide to IPT.

Sparks has made a promise she intends to keep... She must liberate Shalk and return him to his home world of Flanterian. Even if that means infiltrating a prison ship where horrors hide in the shadows. Greeta would leave him to rot for his betrayal, but her allegiance to Sparks is unwavering. Together they board the Sunny Horizon, hopeful, but neither certain they’ll return. Meanwhile, Reyes and Faz Went, unaware of Sparks and Hat’s whereabouts, have been ambushed and imprisoned. But as they languish in a subterranean cell, the question lingers: will their imprisonment be the end of their fight, or the key to their ultimate liberation? Their mission to free Flanterian from the clutches of the notorious Ringdell Group hangs in the balance. But before they even consider starting another war, they must first navigate the perils of their own captivity. Galactic Liberation is the fourth book in a series of space opera thrillers, where every page crackles with high-stakes action and interstellar intrigue.

Michael Robertson has delighted mystery readers and Sherlock Holmes aficionados everywhere with his charming and innovative Baker Street mystery series, where brothers Reggie and Nigel Heath are charged with answering letters to Holmes that arrive at their law office, located at 221B Baker Street. Now, Reggie and Nigel are back in a case that would confound even Sherlock himself. An exhibition of vintage Sherlock Holmes letters has opened at the Marylebone Hotel. As Reggie and his beloved Laura embark on a pre-wedding trip, someone from Reggie and Nigel''s past—someone whom they thought was long gone—reappears, causing a whole slew of new problems for the brothers. Written with Robertson''s characteristic charm, Moriarty Returns a Letter is a standout mystery in a much-loved series, perfect for fans of the smash hit television shows "Sherlock" and "Elementary."

This book explores Fish''s unconventional positions on politics and law, explaining how they flow from his positions on three philosophical issues.

For as long as Dragon can remember, he’s lived in a lead-lined box. It might be for his own good, but he’s under no illusion he’s still a prisoner. Nuclear war has left the world uninhabitable. With radiation levels so high, the only way to survive is encased in lead. Dragon’s only connection to the world comes through competitive gaming. A community linked by high-speed networks with every gamer fighting for the monthly prize. A prize coveted almost as much as breathable air. But winning is far from easy. Maybe it’s the taking part that counts. Who’s Dragon kidding? He wants to win this month as much as any other. Except, this month isn''t like any other. For Dragon, things are about to change. Connection: Neon Horizon book four is a fast-paced cyberpunk thriller. If you like dazzling neon dystopian landscapes, where entertainment, credits, and the latest street drugs are all worth more than human life, then you’ll love this hard-hitting grimy glimpse into the hyper-cities of the future.

War is coming to Flanterian, and the future looks bleak for those who dare to oppose the Ringdell Group. Sparks, Greeta, and Shalk are desperate to make planetfall, to reunite with their loved ones and join the battle. But the Ringdell Group’s blockade stands in their way, leaving them stranded in the void. Hidden in an underground hangar on Flanterian, Reyes faces an impossible task: turning an army of untrainable gloyners into a fighting force. But first, she must confront Piltred, a monstrous brute responsible for decimating half the planet. Deep in enemy territory, Faz Went ventures into the city to gather vital intelligence, quantifying the overwhelming odds against them. Despite the barriers, each of them accepts the inevitability of the battle ahead. The question remains: will they be ready when the Ringdell Group strikes? Vastly outnumbered, Flanterian''s defenders must be smarter, faster, and deadlier than anything the hellish regime can throw at them. And then there’s the titan mech, hanging over them, ready to be unleashed. They face insurmountable challenges, but they refuse to give up. They have Reyes’ military expertise, Faz Went’s intelligence, Sparks’ unparalleled piloting skills, and the healing abilities of their damp furball ally, Hat. Together, they’ve always met conflict head-on. Yet, none dare voice the unspoken question: Will this war be one battle too far? Jump into Galactic Confrontation: Part One, the fifth book in a gripping space opera series where every page crackles with high-stakes action and interstellar intrigue.

Alternate histories. Alternate realities. It''s said that every choice creates multiple timelines, each one exploring what could have happened if a different decision had been made. Most of these alternate histories stem from different outcomes to a pivotal battle, or to an assassination attempt, or to the ending or escalation of a war. All violent, all bloody, all brutal. But what about those choices made during peacetime, when there was no monumental, ongoing conflict? After all, everyone knows how significant the flutter of a butterfly''s wings can be, how far-reaching its effects can be felt. In these pages you will find fifteen new branches of history written by some of today''s greatest science fiction and fantasy writers, including Elektra Hammond, Dale Cozort, Harry Turtledove, C.W. Briar, Rick Wilber, Juliet E. McKenna, Michael Robertson, Kat Otis, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Brian Hugenbruch, Stephen Leigh, Elizabeth Kite, Ian R. MacLeod, Mike Barretta, and Kari Sperring, all stemming from a peaceful divergence in our past. Join them as they wander down familiar paths...and then swerve down roads not taken.

When new letters misaddressed to famous former tenant Sherlock Holmes embroil them in a tangle of new cases, brothers Reggie and Nigel Heath are compelled to sort out an American heiress''s unconventional will, translate a nursery rhyme and find a missing rival while preventing an attack on an upcoming royal event.

They have to hope for something better. Because right now, without hope, they have nothing. Hoping to find Greeta, Sparks and Reyes land on Zurus, a hellish planet with a life expectancy of just seventeen minutes. It is a world trapped in near-permanent shadow, where if the citizens don’t kill you, the flies will. What drove Greeta to a place like this? And if they find her, will there be anything left to save? On Karaquin, Gando follows his queen’s brutal new zero-tolerance mandate, all while searching for proof that unseen forces are poisoning his world from within. Forces that have already reached the queen herself. If he can’t make her see the truth, Karaquin may be lost. And exposing the evil polluting his planet could get him killed. With both societies turning against them and danger closing in on every side, Sparks and Gando will do whatever it takes to save the people they love. Because when darkness is all around you, hope may be the only weapon left. Salamandiun’s Switch is the eighth instalment in a grimdark space opera series of ruthless worlds, impossible choices, and heroes who keep fighting long after hope should be dead.

With an ever-encroaching darkness spreading through the galaxy, they have to find the strength to bring the light. Sparks and Reyes have spent months in hiding, living under false names on a forgotten world at the edge of civilisation. Once feared across the galaxy, they’re now just ghosts — wanted fugitives with a bounty that could buy a planet. But their peace can’t last. The hunters are closing in, and every moment they stay puts their new friends — and their children — at risk. To survive, they’ll have to step out of the shadows and confront the past they’ve been running from. On Karaquin, Gando — the planet’s loyal head guard — watches his world shift under Salamandiun’s rule. A new doctrine is taking hold: harsher laws, zero tolerance, and the threat of another rebellion like the one his father once fought to contain. Yet the real danger runs deeper — an unseen force spreading through the system, twisting loyalties and feeding fear. As destinies collide and the influence of the Ringdell Group grows, the galaxy teeters on the brink of chaos. Old enemies will resurface. New alliances will be forged. And in the shadows of Salamandiun’s Court, the line between good and evil will blur beyond recognition. Salamandiun’s Court — Galactic Terror Book Seven — is the next instalment—and the start of a new story arc—in a grimdark space opera series perfect for fans of firepower, betrayal, and broken heroes who refuse to stay down.

This volume argues that Titus’s invocation of Crete affected the ways early readers developed their identities. Using archaeological data, classical writings, and early Christian documents, he describes multiple traditions that circulated on Crete and throughout the Roman Empire concerning Cretan Zeus, Cretan social structure, and Cretan Judaism. He then uses these traditions to interpret Titus and explain how the letter would intersect with and affect readers’ identities. Because readers had differing conceptions of Crete based on their location and access to and evaluation of Cretan traditions, readers would have developed their identities in multiple, conflictual, even contradictory ways.

WHEN EVERYTHING''S BEEN TAKEN AWAY FROM YOU, SOMETIMES THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO IS RUN. Chris’s life of luxury is gone, devastated by the collapse of the European economy. Huddled in a small room with his petrified ten-year-old son, Chris made the decision to stay in his lavish and once cherished home. Gas, water, and electricity are all cut off; his wife and daughter have gone, and food is running out. Driven by the need to survive, Chris has decided to keep secrets from his son. Secrets that will make everything else up until this point seem trivial. Secrets that—one way or another—will come out before the day is done. Cowering in his home, he watches as his neighbours are dragged into the street and brutally executed by a small army of psychotic scavengers hell-bent on making the formerly privileged pay. As they methodically purge each home, Chris realizes that staying was the worst decision of his life. Secrets or not, he has to act fast; the murderous pack only has one more house before they reach his... Crash - A post-apocalyptic/dystopian thriller. WARNING: THIS BOOK CONTAINS SCENES OF BRUTAL VIOLENCE. READER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. What the reviewers say: “There are a quite a few adjectives I could use to describe Crash: frightening, graphic, raw, disturbing... and wonderfully written and brilliantly compelling! But let’s hope it isn’t prophetic! The book really is a great read, and the first time I read it, I couldn’t put it down - simply had to finish it.” Mark Hooper, Angel Editing. This is an incredible novel with extreme social/political relevance which took a lot of guts to produce. I like this book a lot. It''s not one of those books that plays the game of being nice, it''s dark, decisive and hard edged. Well written and suspenseful. Gritty and barbaric. This book, though not for the faint of heart, is excellent.

Seb and Sparks were given a choice: Join the Shadow Order or rot in a prison cell. As Seb touches down for his first mission on a dark, damp, and cold planet, he wonders if he’s made the right call. The First Mission Book Two of The Shadow Order - is a fast-paced, planet-hopping, space opera adventure.

Do you have a plan for the apocalypse? Rhys doesn''t. But as he watches chaos spill from the Alpha tower, he knows one thing for sure ... He must get to his son before the virus does. If you like high stakes and edge of your seat action in a post-apocalyptic world, then The Alpha Plague is for you. Get it now to join Rhys at ground zero as he tries to save his loved ones and survive a disaster that will leave the world changed forever.

To save Greeta, Sparks must risk Reyes'' life. In just a few hours, the Ringdell Group will execute Greeta. Sparks is the only one who can save her. To do so, she must return to Stargart and leave Reyes and Faz Went to battle it out on Flanterian with the deadly Piltred. She''ll also be returning to the packed planet with one of the largest bounties in the galaxy on her head. If anyone gets wind of who she is, she''ll be dead in seconds. But were it not for Sparks, Greeta wouldn''t be in this situation. So, whatever the risks, she has to help. Will Sparks be able to find Greeta without revealing herself? Will she survive another visit to the ever-hostile Stargart? And in her absence, will Reyes and Faz Went survive against the deadly Piltred? Galactic Force is the third book in a series of space opera thrillers, where every page crackles with high-stakes action and interstellar intrigue.

“A treasure-trove of useful, well-organized information on sea-going parenting.” —Gary “Cap’n Fatty” Goodlander, Author of Buy, Outfit and Sail Choosing a boat that is right for your family; handling the naysayers; keeping your children safe, healthy and entertained afloat—this inspirational and comprehensive guide may be just what you need to turn your dream into a reality. The three authors, who have each voyaged thousands of miles with children on board, provide a factual and balanced look at the realities of family life on the sea. From their own experience and with information from interviews with dozens of other voyaging parents, they discuss caring for an infant on board, handling the changing needs of children as they grow, education options, ensuring parents find the private time to keep their relationships in tune, and helping children make the eventual transition back to shore life. Added to the authors’ voices are sidebars from other cruising parents with specialized information on subjects as diverse as handling special diets and how your children can keep in touch with friends around the world. A unique bonus chapter, written by a dozen former cruising kids, looks at the long-term effects of breaking away from shoreside normalcy. A substantial appendix of resources provides valuable further information on the subjects covered in this book. It is said that every parent inflicts their lifestyle choices on their children. Read this book to find why heading out to sea with your children may be the most rewarding infliction of all.

When Vicky saw the corruption in Hugh’s leadership of Home, she stood up to it and overthrew him. She now finds herself helping run the place, taking on responsibilities she’d rather not have. But if she keeps the community safe, she’ll also keep Flynn safe. All Vicky wants is to make sure Flynn’s okay. All she’s done for the past ten years is make sure Flynn’s okay. Now faced with a war with a barbaric neighbouring community, Home has to respond to the threat. As the most experienced fighter, Vicky has to lead the battle. If they don’t win, they’ll all die. The Alpha Plague 6 is a fast-paced post-apocalyptic survival thriller.

Oorlog komt naar Flanterian, en de toekomst ziet er somber uit voor iedereen die het waagt zich te verzetten tegen de Ringdell Group. Sparks, Greeta en Shalk zijn wanhopig om voet aan grond te krijgen, hun geliefden terug te zien en zich bij de strijd te voegen. Maar de blokkade van de Ringdell Group staat hen in de weg, waardoor ze gestrand raken in de leegte. Verborgen in een ondergrondse hangar op Flanterian staat Reyes voor een onmogelijke taak: een leger ontrainbare gloyners omvormen tot een gevechtsklare strijdmacht. Maar eerst moet ze Piltred onder ogen zien, een monsterlijke bruut die verantwoordelijk is voor het uitroeien van de helft van de planeet. Diep in vijandelijk gebied waagt Faz Went zich de stad in om cruciale inlichtingen te verzamelen en de overweldigende kansen tegen hen in kaart te brengen. Ondanks alle obstakels aanvaarden ze stuk voor stuk de onvermijdelijkheid van de strijd die voor hen ligt. De vraag blijft: zullen ze klaar zijn wanneer de Ringdell Group toeslaat? Hopeloos in de minderheid moeten Flanterians verdedigers slimmer, sneller en dodelijker zijn dan alles wat het helse regime op hen kan afvuren. En dan is er nog de titanenmech, die als een dreiging boven hen hangt, klaar om losgelaten te worden. Ze staan voor onoverkomelijke uitdagingen, maar ze weigeren op te geven. Ze hebben Reyes’ militaire expertise, Faz Went’s intelligentie, Sparks’ ongeëvenaarde pilootkunsten en de helende gaven van hun vochtige pluizenbol-bondgenoot, Hat. Samen zijn ze conflict altijd recht in de ogen blijven kijken. Toch durft niemand de onuitgesproken vraag hardop te stellen: wordt deze oorlog één strijd te veel? Duik in Galactic Confrontation: Part One, het vijfde boek in een meeslepende space opera-serie waarin elke pagina knettert van actie met hoge inzet en interstellaire intrige.

This companion volume to The Courtly Consort Suite in German-Speaking Europe surveys an area of music neglected by modern scholars: the consort suites and dance music by musicians working in the seventeenth-century German towns. Conditions of work in the German towns are examined in detail, as are the problems posed by the many untrained travelling players who were often little more than beggars. The central part of the book explores the organisation, content and assembly of town suites into carefully ordered printed collections, which refutes the concept of the so-called ''classical'' suite. The differences between court and town suites are dealt with alongside the often-ignored variation suite from the later decades of the seventeenth century and the separate suite-writing traditions of Leipzig and Hamburg. While the seventeenth-century keyboard suite has received a good deal of attention from modern scholars, its often symbiotic relationship with the consort suite has been ignored. This book aims to redress the balance and to deal with one very important but often ignored aspect of seventeenth-century notation: the use of blackened notes, which are rarely notated in a meaningful way in modern editions, with important implications for performance.