PURE is the first book in a teen science fiction trilogy that follows the journey of the main character Maisie in a dystopian society. Maisie's adventures begin in PURE, when she learns the truth about what life as a Purebred is really about. More than 300 years ago the Final Battle tore the human race apart. Those that survived the wars and the destruction of the planet vowed it would never happen again. The Evolution determined that in order to avoid differences from destroying society ever again there would be no difference. Humans would be bred to be to exacting standards to create the PURE.
The Law Commission (of England and Wales) and the Scottish Law Commission were both established in 1965 to promote the reform of the laws of their respective jurisdictions. Since then, they have each produced hundreds of reports across many areas of law. They are independent of government yet rely on governmental funding and governmental approval of their proposed projects. They also rely on both government and Parliament (and, occasionally, the courts or other bodies) to implement their proposals. This book examines the tension between independence and implementation and recommends how a balance can best be struck. It proposes how the Commissions should choose their projects given that their duties outweigh their resources, and how we should assess the success, or otherwise, of their output. Countries around the world have created law reform bodies in the Commissions’ image. They may wish to reflect on the GB Commissions’ responses to the changes and challenges they have faced to reappraise their own law reform machinery. Equally, the GB Commissions may seek inspiration from other commissions’ experiences. The world the GB Commissions inhabit now is very different from when they were established. They have evolved to remain relevant in the face of devolution, the UK’s changing relationship with the European Union, increasing pressure for accountability and decreasing funding. Further changes to secure the future of independent law reform are advanced in this book.
The Law Commission (of England and Wales) and the Scottish Law Commission were both established in 1965 to promote the reform of the laws of their respective jurisdictions. Since then, they have each produced hundreds of reports across many areas of law. They are independent of government yet rely on governmental funding and governmental approval of their proposed projects. They also rely on both government and Parliament (and, occasionally, the courts or other bodies) to implement their proposals. This book examines the tension between independence and implementation and recommends how a balance can best be struck. It proposes how the Commissions should choose their projects given that their duties outweigh their resources, and how we should assess the success, or otherwise, of their output. Countries around the world have created law reform bodies in the Commissions’ image. They may wish to reflect on the GB Commissions’ responses to the changes and challenges they have faced to reappraise their own law reform machinery. Equally, the GB Commissions may seek inspiration from other commissions’ experiences. The world the GB Commissions inhabit now is very different from when they were established. They have evolved to remain relevant in the face of devolution, the UK’s changing relationship with the European Union, increasing pressure for accountability and decreasing funding. Further changes to secure the future of independent law reform are advanced in this book.
Determined to move on from the heartbreak he suffered from his first love, Tony Andrews, a popular young man with a string of ladies following behind decides to turn his antics into an employment strategy. Life as a male escort was working fine until a request came for 'just companionship'. Could you even do that with customers? Taking on Kelly Stevens turned out to be a whole lot more than Tony had ever bargained for but is it right? What are they're motives? What could, or should, go wrong? It seems the time has come for them both to make some real decisions.
A dazzling historical novel set in nineteenth-century Scotland.1831, Cromarty, a declining Scottish port town built on fishing, hemp and the plantations of the Caribbean. A group of leading townspeople are brought together by a newly founded circulating library. From the fragile young wife of the laird to the town's minister whose marriage is plagued by malicious rumours, and the schoolmaster with a dark secret to hide, they are united by their love of books, despite their differences.Against the background of mass emigrations, an encroaching cholera epidemic, political unrest and the campaign to abolish chattel slavery in the British Caribbean, the people of Cromarty must negotiate their changing world and each other, over the course of this tumultuous year.Praise for Shona MacLean'MacLean can make any period sing with life' Antonia Hodgson'An excellent work of historical fiction' Literary Review'A wonderful storyteller' The Times'Well-researched and fascinating' Guardian
One hundred and fifty-two years after natural disasters wreaked havoc on both coasts, Americans have migrated inward. Small shops and tiny apartments are awarded based on one's occupational status set forth by the American Sustainability Act. Bioware implants make life easier for many by providing convenient methods of communication, entertainment, health tracking applications, as well as complete memory recall.Dr. Mason Mehta is an Anamnesis Specialist at Laclede's Landing in St. Louis. He helps his patients process their recorded memories, both good and bad. He must also act as a conduit to the Authorities to report acts of abuse shared within his sessions.Estile Gibson works on the Gibson family farm in Summerfield, IL. She is a Naturalist who does not use or even approve of technology like the bioware implants.An unlikely whirlwind romance between Mason and Estile is interrupted when Mason is viciously attacked by a murderess on the run. The Authorities want Estile to assist the investigation by receiving a bioware implant. Can she go against her beliefs to find justice for her lover?
To gain the right combination of lift and momentum to navigate through life, this collection of "letters" takes you through the journey of 28 women and how they have overcome challenges in their lives and have persevered. With strong thrusts of faith and hope, they share stories of how they conquered their fears. Think of this experience as one where you may have stumbled upon a chest of letters from women of multiple ethnicities, generations, religious backgrounds and experiences, and each "letter" was written just for you. As they dive into and propel into their stories, you are encouraged to invest in their candor, revel in their humor and appreciate their resilience. Get ready for a journey that is sometimes unexpected, sometimes bumpy, sometimes bold and ambitious, but most importantly - authentically their own. Implanting herself into the fabric of this wonderfully woven web of words, Shona Bramble invites you into this place where not only are these women your every-day woman, but many are survivors at varying levels. Beneath it all, they are still willing to take risks and take flight into a bigger and brighter future. Above all, it asks you to examine if life was not going the way you planned, would you be able to pilot your life in a direction of acceptance and completeness. It levels off at the point where you come to the realization that the throttle you may feel from time to time is a part of that journey, but it does not have to define you. At the end of this journey, you will realize that what holds this experience together is something and someone quite BEAUTIFUL.
Creating Value as a Senior Leader helps leaders retain their best employees, create value, and keep talent on their team. Shona Elliott led her organization to become a Top 100 Employer and within Creating Value as a Senior Leader, she teaches leaders how to retain their employees, increase employee engagement, and create high-performing teams that achieve their organization’s goals. In Create Value as a Senior Leader, leaders learn: Why their good employees leave and how to prevent it What they can do to keep their best employees The secret to maintaining great relationships with employees The easiest way to boost employee engagement How to align their employees with strategic and departmental goals How to motivate their employees to positively contribute to their organization’s success
The story of a friendship that could've been told from the perspective of a rainbow/sunshine baby. If You Were Here is designed to initiate a safe dialogue between parents and children regarding miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death.
