Brian Moore - Böcker

A timeless classic dealing with the complexity and hardships of relationships, addiction and faith.Judith Hearne, a Catholic middle-aged spinster, moves into yet another bed-sit in Belfast. A socially isolated woman of modest means, she teaches piano to a handful of students to pass the day. Her only social activity is tea with the O'Neill family, who secretly dread her weekly visits.Judith soon meets wealthy James Madden and fantasises about marrying this lively, debonair man. But Madden sees her in an entirely different light, as a potential investor in a business proposal. On realising that her feelings are not reciprocated, she turns to an old addiction – alcohol. Having confessed her problems to an indifferent priest, she soon loses her faith and binges further. She wonders what place there is for her in a world that so values family ties and faith, both of which she is without.

When Michael Dillon is ordered by the IRA to park his car in the carpark of a Belfast hotel, he is faced with a moral choice which leaves him with absolutely nowhere to turn. He knows that he is planting a bomb that would kill and maim dozens of people. But he also knows that if he doesn't, his wife will be killed.

Spoken language communication is arguably the most important activity that distinguishes humans from nonhuman species. While many animal species communicate and exchange information using sound, humans are unique in the complexity of the information that can be conveyed using speech, and in the range of ideas, thoughts and emotions that can be expressed.Despite the importance of speech communication for the entire structure of human society, there are many aspects of this process that are not fully understood. One problem is that research on speech and language is typically carried out by different groups of scientists working on separate aspects of the underlying functional and neural systems. On the one hand, research from an auditory perspective focuses on the acoustical properties of speech sounds, their representation in the auditory system, and how that representation is used to extract phonetic information. On the other hand, research from psycholinguistic perspectives examines the processes by which representations of meaning are extracted from the acoustic-phonetic sequence, and how these are linked to the construction of higher-level linguistic interpretation in terms of sentences and discourse. Till now, there has been relatively little interaction between speech researchers from these two groups, in spite of a dramatic expansion in recent years of research into the neural bases of auditory and linguistic functions.This book bridges the gap between these two lines of research, recognising that both have the same aims in understanding how the motor gestures of a speaker are transformed to sounds and how those are mapped onto meaning in the comprehension of spoken language. It presents the work of leading researchers specializing in a wide range of topics within speech perception and language processing - along with contributions from key researchers in neuroanatomy and neuro-imaging. This important new work cuts through the traditional boundaries and fosters crossdisciplinary interactions in this important and rapidly developing area of the biological and cognitive sciences.

This volume is part of a series of novels, plays and stories at GCSE/Key Stage 4 level, designed to meet the needs of the National Curriculum syllabus. Each text includes an introduction, pre-reading activities, notes and coursework activities. Also provided is a section on the process of writing, often compiled by the author.

In a world where tiny fingers are as familiar with touchscreens as they are with crayons, ensuring our children’s safety online has never been more crucial. From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Program Built for Teachers and Designed for Children isn’t just another book – it’s a passionate call to action for teachers and a roadmap to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care.Written by authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. Dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but extending into the global community.Each chapter is filled with practical examples, stimulating discussion points, and ready‑to‑use lesson plans tailored for students in kindergarten through second grade. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber‑safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful.As parents partner with educators to create cyber‑secure spaces, this book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership. It’s a testament to taking proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely.By choosing From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Program Built for Teachers and Designed for Children, you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation—one click at a time!

Book 2 continues as the tiny fingers in Book 1 Grades K-2 grow and become more familiar with online activities. The critical job of ensuring our children’s safety expands as students become more independent and begin to have greater online autonomy. From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children isn’t just another book — it’s a passionate call to action for teachers, a roadmap to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care.Written by authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. Dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but extending into the global community.Each chapter is filled with practical examples, stimulating discussion points, and ready‑to‑use lesson plans tailored for students in third and fourth grades. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber‑safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful.As parents partner with educators to create cyber‑secure spaces, this book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership. It’s a testament to taking proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely.By choosing From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children, you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation — one click at a time!

In Book 3, fifth and sixth graders are maturing, becoming more independent, and online activities are second nature. From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children isn’t just another book — it’s a passionate call to action for teachers. It is a roadmap to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care, as the critical job of ensuring students’ safety as the digital world expands.Written by authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. This book helps us dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but also in the global community.Each chapter is filled with practical examples, stimulating discussion points, and ready‑to‑use lesson plans tailored for students in fifth and sixth grades. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber‑safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful.As parents partner with educators to create cyber‑secure spaces, this book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership. It’s a testament to taking proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely.By choosing From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children, you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation — one click at a time!

Our seventh and eighth graders are now "officially" teens, and online activities are second nature. From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children isn’t just another book. Teachers will find this book to be a road map to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care, as their critical job of ensuring students’ safety in a digital world expands.Dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but extending into the global community.Written by authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. Each chapter is filled with practical examples and teacher tips, stimulating discussion points, and ready‑to‑use lesson plans tailored for students in seventh and eighth grades. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful.Parents consider educators their partners in creating cyber‑secure spaces. This book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership whether you are in a middle school environment or in a child‑serving agency. It confirms proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely.By choosing From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children, you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation—one click at a time!

In a world where tiny fingers are as familiar with touchscreens as they are with crayons, ensuring our children’s safety online has never been more crucial. From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Program Built for Teachers and Designed for Children isn’t just another book – it’s a passionate call to action for teachers and a roadmap to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care.Written by authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. Dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but extending into the global community.Each chapter is filled with practical examples, stimulating discussion points, and ready‑to‑use lesson plans tailored for students in kindergarten through second grade. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber‑safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful.As parents partner with educators to create cyber‑secure spaces, this book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership. It’s a testament to taking proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely.By choosing From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Program Built for Teachers and Designed for Children, you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation—one click at a time!

Book 2 continues as the tiny fingers in Book 1 Grades K-2 grow and become more familiar with online activities. The critical job of ensuring our children’s safety expands as students become more independent and begin to have greater online autonomy. From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children isn’t just another book — it’s a passionate call to action for teachers, a roadmap to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care.Written by authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. Dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but extending into the global community.Each chapter is filled with practical examples, stimulating discussion points, and ready‑to‑use lesson plans tailored for students in third and fourth grades. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber‑safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful.As parents partner with educators to create cyber‑secure spaces, this book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership. It’s a testament to taking proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely.By choosing From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children, you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation — one click at a time!

In Book 3, fifth and sixth graders are maturing, becoming more independent, and online activities are second nature. From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children isn’t just another book — it’s a passionate call to action for teachers. It is a roadmap to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care, as the critical job of ensuring students’ safety as the digital world expands.Written by authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. This book helps us dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but also in the global community.Each chapter is filled with practical examples, stimulating discussion points, and ready‑to‑use lesson plans tailored for students in fifth and sixth grades. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber‑safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful.As parents partner with educators to create cyber‑secure spaces, this book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership. It’s a testament to taking proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely.By choosing From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children, you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation — one click at a time!

Our seventh and eighth graders are now "officially" teens, and online activities are second nature. From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children isn’t just another book. Teachers will find this book to be a road map to navigate the digital landscape safely, with confidence and care, as their critical job of ensuring students’ safety in a digital world expands.Dive into engaging content that illuminates the importance of cyber safety, not only in our classrooms but extending into the global community.Written by authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields, this accessible manual is a timely resource for educators. Each chapter is filled with practical examples and teacher tips, stimulating discussion points, and ready‑to‑use lesson plans tailored for students in seventh and eighth grades. Regardless of your technology skill level, this book will provide you with the guidance and the tools you need to make student cyber safety awareness practical, fun, and impactful.Parents consider educators their partners in creating cyber‑secure spaces. This book stands as a framework of commitment to that partnership whether you are in a middle school environment or in a child‑serving agency. It confirms proactive steps in equipping our young learners with the awareness and skills they need to tread the digital world securely.By choosing From Street‑smart to Web‑wise®: A Cyber Safety Training Manual Built for Teachers and Designed for Children, you position yourself at the forefront of educational guardianship, championing a future where our children can explore, learn, and grow online without fear. Join us on this journey to empower the next generation—one click at a time!

________________________'A thriller with a difference. The plot is as taught as the prose is tight - both qualities reminiscent of Graham Greene' - Sunday Express'Once you have opened its first page you won't be able to stop reading. A superbly plotted story with a brilliant twist' - A.N. Wilson'Brian Moore is a man of profound human insight as well as a master storyteller ... the most subtle, most readable, least pushy of guides' - Sunday Telegraph________________________THE SUPERB THRILLER FROM BRIAN MOORE WHICH INSPIRED THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING MICHAEL CAINE AND TILDA SWINTON________________________Pierre Brossard is on the run. For his life. From a determined squad of unknown hit-men. From his former 'friends'. From his past. Condemned to death in absentia by French courts for crimes against humanity during the war, he has been in hiding for over forty years. Now, perhaps, justice will be done.

____________________‘In this explosive book Moore brings a world pulsating to life, with vivid descriptive writing and a series of beautifully accurate vignettes' - Financial Times‘Tightly-made and absorbing. Brian Moore is a highly intelligent writer who has the enviable ability to make you want to go on turning the pages... this is a very exciting book' - A. N. Wilson, Evening Standard‘The profundity of this book is achieved with breathtaking lightness... Moore can push the reader's mind against its own extremities' - Guardian____________________When Father Paul Michel, a missionary on the desperately poor Caribbean island of Ganae, plucks a black child from abject poverty, he does not expect the boy to become a charismatic Catholic priest and outspoken revolutionary. Jeannot, as Father Paul calls him, is a messianic orator who bravely urges his black brethren to rise against their oppressors. At odds with the Vatican in Rome, he is expelled from his order only to emerge as the first democratically elected president of the volatile Ganae. Antagonising the mulatto elite and the ruling military junta, Jeannot discovers his enemies will stop at nothing - assassination, arson, brutal repression - to destroy him. Even Father Paul, who tells this story, is unsure whether Jeannot is saint or tyrant. In this deeply unsettling novel, Brian Moore weighs immortal souls against mortal misery.____________________‘Poised, bracing and moving... if pleasure indeed corrupts the soul, then this very novel is a twenty-four carat sin' - Independent

A mesmerising novel from three-time Booker Prize nominee Brian Moore_________________‘A spellbinding storyteller' - Independent‘A tour de force' - New York Times‘Moore is a magician' - LA Times_________________France, 1856. Emmeline Lambert is married to an illusionist sent by Napoleon III to persuade the Arabs - poised for holy war and in thrall to charismatic leaders - that France's might and magic are the greater. Emmeline begins to feel like an illusionist herself, when she dazzles the Emperor and then sheds her inhibitions along with flimsy notions of patriotism and propriety in the hot glare of the Algerian sun. Power, politics, religion and love, the court of Napoleon III and the deserts of Algeria combine in this mesmerising novel from a master storyteller.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE_______________________‘Near perfection... one of the outstanding works of fiction of the year.' - The Times'A splendidly bracing experience.' - New Statesman_______________________Sheila Redden, a quiet, 37-year-old doctor's wife, has long been looking forward to returning with her husband to the town where they spent their honeymoon over twenty years ago. Little does she suspect that after a chance encounter in Paris she will end up spending her holiday with a man she has only just met, an American man ten years her junior.Four weeks later, Sheila is nowhere to be found. Owen Deane, her brother, follows her steps to Paris in the hopes of shedding some light on her disappearance, but soon begins to wonder if she will ever reappear. Interspersed with Sheila's harrowing memories of her hometown of Ulster at the height of the troubles, this is a compelling and powerful tale of love, escape and abandon._______________________‘The subject - an ordinary woman seized by love for a younger man in the middle of her life - supplies just the right material for Mr. Moore's tender, probing technique. It is uncanny: No other male writer, I swear (and precious few females), knows so much about women' - Sunday Telegraph

One of the most fundamental aspects of the auditory system is its frequency selectivity - the ability to resolve a complex sound into frequency compOhents. This ability plays a role in many aspects of auditory perception, including: the masking of one sound by another; the perception of pitch for pure tones and complex tones; the perception of timbre; the perception of the relative phase of components in complex sounds; and the perception of loudness. Over the last decade, there have been considerable advances in our understanding of frequency selectivity, both at the physiological and psychophysical level, and rapid progress continues to be made. This book summarizes the proceedings of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Auditory Frequency Selectivity which was held in Wolfson College, Cambridge from June 23rd to 27th, 1986. The Workshop brought together leading researchers from all disciplines relevant to the topic, with the aim of reviewing and consolidating the latest research findings, and identifying areas of uncertainty or controversy where further research is needed. The book is aimed primarily at research scientists and research students in the fields of psychology, audiology, auditory physiology, biophysics, medicine, acoustical engineering, noise control, communication and speech science. It should also be useful for advanced undergraduates in these disciplines. A feature of the book is that it includes summaries of the discussions which followed the presentation of each paper at the Workshop.

The average UK retirement age is 66.12 million people in UK are aged over 65.10% of this number is still working - by choice or by financial necessity.Whether you choose to retire or not - this book is how you can live your later years to their fullest.Many of us can be apprehensive to start planning for our 'second half' in life. And then, once it begins, what should become some of our very best years, a time of hard-earned relaxation and freedom, focusing on what we cherish the most, can instead become a period of worry and stress. For some, lacking the structure of their old routine, it is easy to struggle with a lack of purpose and even loneliness. But it needn't be. And help is at hand.In The Second Half, Brian Moore, the former England rugby player turned psychotherapist, draws on how he learned to thrive after the end of his own sporting career - athletes 'retire' from their principal careers earlier than most people - as well as the transformational stories of the clients he has treated to get the most out of this period of their lives.The result is an exciting and essential handbook full of easy and practical advice on: Finding Purpose, Building and Maintaining Relationships, Financial Planning, Preparing Wills, Physical and Mental Health & Wellness, Volunteering & Mentoring, Habits for Happiness, and How to Lead Your Most Fulfilled Life.

IT Sustainability for Business Advantage speaks to modern managers in all functions as well as to IT professionals. Implementing an effective IT sustainability strategy is essential for organizations pursuing sustainability as a means of business advantage and this book shows how to do it. The critical first step is getting clear about the ends of the IT sustainability program - the mission must be to further the company's sustainability objectives and strategic intents should include:

1) Making IT operations as sustainable as possible

2) Partnering with other functions to leverage IT in making their business processes more sustainable and to grow the business

3) Building a culture of sustainability within the IT organization.

The next step is to implement strategies to achieve these ends and the book explores the ways and means of doing this. These include industry best practices on how to apply the processes, techniques, and technologies related to Green IT and IT for Sustainability (ITfS). They also include techniques for change management and building social capital.