A well-written, compelling, meticulously researched resource for parents everywhere. How can I choose the best primary school for my child? What can I do to become more involved in their education? Where should I go for help if my child is having a problem at school? If you've ever found yourself asking questions like there, then you'll already have some idea how daunting the education system can be. Even if you're a relatively young parent, it's likely that the education your child is embarking on will be very different from the one you received. This book helps you make sense of primary schools today by providing pratical advice and information rather than jargon and theory.

Jose Saramago (Bloom's Modern Critical Views)

Portuguese novelist and winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature. Bloom has written he is " the most gifted novelist alive in the world today".

Lofts

Although loft living once meant converting old industrial warehouses, today it has evolved into a style and approach for modern living spaces. This new volume in the Good Ideas series provides more than 50 recent examples of contemporary lofts from around the world, ranging from remodeled industrial buildings to old farmhouses and garages transformed for today's lifestyle. With 800 photographs, Good Ideas: Lofts is an incredible value for anyone who dreams of owning or living in a loft.


 

Thriving in the New Economy: Lessons from Today's Top Business Minds

These are make-or-break times for business leaders. In today's defining moment, the "New Economy," CEOs and other leaders in a wide variety of industries must face unprecedented conditions.
Thriving in the New Economy gives you a unique look into some of today's best economic and business minds. A series of close profiles, the book offers inspirational personal stories, useful advice, and actionable strategies you can use immediately to skirt financial peril, seize opportunities, and flourish in the New Economy.

The Elusive Flame

A sweeping tale of passion, romance and adventure, Kathleen E. Woodiwiss' groundbreaking classicThe Flame and the Flower remains as beloved today as when it first appeared in print. Now, at long last, the story that has enchanted the world for decades continues.