Wilcox: 410 books

Descriptosaurus: Ghost Stories builds on the vocabulary and descriptive phrases introduced in the original bestselling Descriptosaurus and, within the context of ghost stories, develops the structure and use of the words and phrases to promote colourful cinematic writing. This essential guide will...

This book comprises a series of thirty-one essays addressing all aspects of teaching and learning in our schools. Each essay addresses a single aspect of secondary education (e.g., choice, libraries, grit, grading, exams, and so forth).

Significant change usually comes about not by introduction of something new but by reinterpretation of something old. Among the more interesting illustrations of this premise is that of Arthur C. Clarke, who in 2001: A Space Odyssey uses it to account for no less than the evolution of mankind. Back...

This study describes the events, doctrine, and technical developments of World War II (WWII) that led to the destruction by area bombing of the city of Dresden and the deaths of 135,000 of its citizens. Prior to our entry into WWII our bombing strategy was to employ large numbers of high altitude...

Armies are virtually never ready to fight major wars. Warfare continues to change over time, which means no two wars are exactly alike. Armys leaders struggle to anticipate the next war, yet it is unrealistic to predict with perfection. The advent of new technology and tactics, unexpected adversaries,...

The Monkey mind is a term used to describe the untamed mind. Our mind goes from thought to thought like a monkey jumping from tree to tree. Meditation is a tool we can use to discipline ourselves and thought behavior. This book provides a very simple and easy to understand guide to meditation that...

Ethyl Mae Coco's rambling Victorian home on North Gladiola -- the Main Street of Tula Springs, Louisiana -- is the only residence left at the business end of town, but it's a hotbed for chaotic comedy. Mrs. Coco, aged fifty-seven and feeling somewhat left behind herself, directs her considerable energy...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

Evaluation, whether in schools and colleges, LEAs or TECs is now universally recognised as an essential part of any effective educational and training system. There are, however, two major problems in its implementation: lack of time and a perceived lack among middle and senior managers of the special...

Today’s publishing landscape offers more opportunities than ever for freelancers and clients to work together. Major publishers, university presses, and small presses regularly hire freelancers to support every aspect of the publishing process. Many writers seek editorial services to develop their...

This is a book that is mainly about the Sims 3 Pets. This is a book that takes you inside a very popular video game.

Gina’s first novel, Joseph’s Ladder, is a true story and portrays one woman’s battle to retain her own identity while coping with her son’s serious mental decline. Gina manages effectively to convey to the reader the complexity of dealing with both practical and emotional issues, frustration,...

When the Grays devastate the home world of the feline Guardian race called the Pride, a single family survives, rescued by the Æthereal. Resembling large lions and reared in a patriarchal society, can they adapt to the ways of the humans and Æthereals? Will the Ursars accept the addition of large...

Sailing Instructor Kellie Montgomery once again finds herself swimming in a sea of mystery and murder. She is thrilled when her friends Paul and Sharon Crenshaw sign up for a trip with her brand-new charter business. But the voyage is not the cheerful reunion Kellie had hoped for. There is tension in...