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Three wonderfully original, linked novellas based on true stories from the winner of the Paris Review's Discovery Award. A new voice from Yorkshire, John Barlow has been compared to Michel Faber and T.C. Boyle. This is his first book.A winged cat wreaks havoc in a Yorkshire workhouse. An autumnal romance between two pork pie makers is celebrated with a donkey wedding. The strange career of Michael 'Cast Iron' Mulligan is revealed by his unlucky apprentice Captain Gusto, both men who eat – and eat anything – for a living. These are the stories that mark the debut of one of fiction's most original and assured new voices. And, remarkably, they all are based on fact.Gypsies, Victorian businessmen, servants, masters and unwise children come together in three gothic and moving novellas of magic and deception. Largely set in the nineteenth century, they combine the satisfactions of the finest novels with a playfulness that does not forfeit humanity. With the comic sensibility of Dickens and a taste for the macabre worthy of Irvine Welsh, John Barlow is a storyteller with a unique imagination who will continue to amaze and entertain us for many years to come.

The first in a gripping new crime thriller series set in Yorkshire, for fans of Ian Rankin and Joseph Knox.‘A striking debut’ Peter Robinson‘The twisted big brother to Happy Valley’ Michael WoodOn a Thursday night in February, DS Joe Romano finds himself back on home turf in Wortley, West Leeds. He’s following up on the disappearance of drug dealer Craig Shaw.It’s the start of a case that could make or break Romano’s career. Because Shaw is about to go from missing to murdered.While some don’t think Shaw’s killer should be brought to justice, Romano believes every life counts. But he’s running out of time.The killer is ready to strike again. And Romano will be forced to question whether anyone has the right to kill.‘A gritty, uncompromising thriller’ Paul Finch, author of One Eye Open‘A commercial thriller that highlights hot-button regional and national issues . . . sure to generate conversation’ Yorkshire Post‘A modern take on the classic police procedural’ Russ Thomas, author of Firewatching‘Breakneck pace, terrific protagonist and a kick-ass sidekick’ Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man’s Grave

The first in a gripping new crime thriller series set in Yorkshire, for fans of Ian Rankin and Joseph Knox.‘A striking debut’ Peter Robinson‘The twisted big brother to Happy Valley’ Michael WoodOn a Thursday night in February, DS Joe Romano finds himself back on home turf in Wortley, West Leeds. He’s following up on the disappearance of drug dealer Craig Shaw.It’s the start of a case that could make or break Romano’s career. Because Shaw is about to go from missing to murdered.While some don’t think Shaw’s killer should be brought to justice, Romano believes every life counts. But he’s running out of time.The killer is ready to strike again. And Romano will be forced to question whether anyone has the right to kill.‘A gritty, uncompromising thriller’ Paul Finch, author of One Eye Open‘A commercial thriller that highlights hot-button regional and national issues . . . sure to generate conversation’ Yorkshire Post‘A modern take on the classic police procedural’ Russ Thomas, author of Firewatching‘Breakneck pace, terrific protagonist and a kick-ass sidekick’ Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man’s Grave

The first in a gripping new crime thriller series set in Yorkshire, for fans of Ian Rankin and Joseph Knox.‘A striking debut’ Peter Robinson‘The twisted big brother to Happy Valley’ Michael WoodOn a Thursday night in February, DS Joe Romano finds himself back on home turf in Wortley, West Leeds. He’s following up on the disappearance of drug dealer Craig Shaw.It’s the start of a case that could make or break Romano’s career. Because Shaw is about to go from missing to murdered.While some don’t think Shaw’s killer should be brought to justice, Romano believes every life counts. But he’s running out of time.The killer is ready to strike again. And Romano will be forced to question whether anyone has the right to kill.‘A gritty, uncompromising thriller’ Paul Finch, author of One Eye Open‘A commercial thriller that highlights hot-button regional and national issues . . . sure to generate conversation’ Yorkshire Post‘A modern take on the classic police procedural’ Russ Thomas, author of Firewatching‘Breakneck pace, terrific protagonist and a kick-ass sidekick’ Neil Lancaster, author of Dead Man’s Grave

'Taut, topical and tense’ Adam Hamdy‘My new favourite crime author’ Janey Godley‘A compelling written story told with relentless pace’ Neil Lancaster A gripping crime thriller set in Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Peter Robinson and Ian Rankin. Will the truth be buried with the dead? When DS Joe Romano first meets Ana Dobrescu she’s nervous, in serious danger, and clearly needs help. The next time Romano sees her, she’s dead.There was nothing more he could have done, but that’s cold comfort for Romano. He’s determined to catch Ana’s killer. Although the prime suspect, her millionaire boyfriend, is in a coma.With the help of his larger-than-life partner Rita Scannon-Aktar, Romano begins to piece together a puzzle that places Ana at the centre of something much bigger than they could have imagined.But while they’re hunting a murderer, those higher up are more concerned about the money. So it’s up to Romano to get justice for Ana. And whatever she knew, he’ll just have to pray that she didn’t take her secrets to the grave. ‘An incredibly fast paced piece of crime fiction that kept me turning the pages. Overall a cracking read!’ Karen Woods, author of Tracks ‘Fast paced and relevant . . . will keep you captivated from beginning to end’ Liz Mistry, author of the Detective Nikki Parekh series What readers are saying about the DS Romano series'Right to Kill is an intense, intelligent, and totally absorbing British police procedural – one of the very best I’ve read in a long while''If you like Stuart MacBride, Peter James and Harlen Coben then this is defintely one for you, as I can see echoes of each of these very successful authors in this thriller''Some great characters and non stop action, set in beautiful Yorkshire countryside''There are so many police procedurals out there, but this one really stands out…can't wait to read more because this is a great start to what will hopefully be a series''An absorbing, immersive and thoroughly entertaining thriller which even features some trademark northern banter. Highly recommended'

''Taut, topical and tense’ Adam Hamdy‘My new favourite crime author’ Janey Godley‘A compelling written story told with relentless pace’ Neil LancasterA gripping crime thriller set in Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Peter Robinson and Ian Rankin.Will the truth be buried with the dead?When DS Joe Romano first meets Ana Dobrescu she’s nervous, in serious danger, and clearly needs help. The next time Romano sees her, she’s dead.There was nothing more he could have done, but that’s cold comfort for Romano. He’s determined to catch Ana’s killer. Although the prime suspect, her millionaire boyfriend, is in a coma.With the help of his larger-than-life partner Rita Scannon-Aktar, Romano begins to piece together a puzzle that places Ana at the centre of something much bigger than they could have imagined.But while they’re hunting a murderer, those higher up are more concerned about the money. So it’s up to Romano to get justice for Ana. And whatever she knew, he’ll just have to pray that she didn’t take her secrets to the grave.‘An incredibly fast paced piece of crime fiction that kept me turning the pages. Overall a cracking read!’ Karen Woods, author of Tracks‘Fast paced and relevant . . . will keep you captivated from beginning to end’ Liz Mistry, author of the Detective Nikki Parekh seriesWhat readers are saying about the DS Romano series''Right to Kill is an intense, intelligent, and totally absorbing British police procedural – one of the very best I’ve read in a long while''''If you like Stuart MacBride, Peter James and Harlen Coben then this is defintely one for you, as I can see echoes of each of these very successful authors in this thriller''''Some great characters and non stop action, set in beautiful Yorkshire countryside''''There are so many police procedurals out there, but this one really stands out…can''t wait to read more because this is a great start to what will hopefully be a series''''An absorbing, immersive and thoroughly entertaining thriller which even features some trademark northern banter. Highly recommended''

'Taut, topical and tense’ Adam Hamdy‘My new favourite crime author’ Janey Godley‘A compelling written story told with relentless pace’ Neil Lancaster A gripping crime thriller set in Yorkshire, perfect for fans of Peter Robinson and Ian Rankin. Will the truth be buried with the dead? When DS Joe Romano first meets Ana Dobrescu she’s nervous, in serious danger, and clearly needs help. The next time Romano sees her, she’s dead.There was nothing more he could have done, but that’s cold comfort for Romano. He’s determined to catch Ana’s killer. Although the prime suspect, her millionaire boyfriend, is in a coma.With the help of his larger-than-life partner Rita Scannon-Aktar, Romano begins to piece together a puzzle that places Ana at the centre of something much bigger than they could have imagined.But while they’re hunting a murderer, those higher up are more concerned about the money. So it’s up to Romano to get justice for Ana. And whatever she knew, he’ll just have to pray that she didn’t take her secrets to the grave. ‘An incredibly fast paced piece of crime fiction that kept me turning the pages. Overall a cracking read!’ Karen Woods, author of Tracks ‘Fast paced and relevant . . . will keep you captivated from beginning to end’ Liz Mistry, author of the Detective Nikki Parekh series What readers are saying about the DS Romano series'Right to Kill is an intense, intelligent, and totally absorbing British police procedural – one of the very best I’ve read in a long while''If you like Stuart MacBride, Peter James and Harlen Coben then this is defintely one for you, as I can see echoes of each of these very successful authors in this thriller''Some great characters and non stop action, set in beautiful Yorkshire countryside''There are so many police procedurals out there, but this one really stands out…can't wait to read more because this is a great start to what will hopefully be a series''An absorbing, immersive and thoroughly entertaining thriller which even features some trademark northern banter. Highly recommended'

The popularity of spreadsheets in both business and academia has increased considerably over the past five years. This new edition of a successful textbook will be thoroughly updated to reflect changing practices and technology. This text adopts an active learning approach with the emphasis being placed on the utilization of software tools to help build models. The book’s primary approach is to help the reader put theory into practice. The ‘learn by example’ approach used throughout the book guides the user through the complexities of model building. Every day examples from business and operations management form the basis of the book’s ‘hands on’ development models that help the reader to appreciate Excel’s power and flexibility.

Excel Models for Business and Operations Management, Second Edition, adopts a structured approach to management decision-making by integrating the activities of a manufacturing organization. The text is entirely assignment-based and uses Microsoft’s Excel software to develop over eighty models. Everyday examples from finance, marketing and operations management form the basis of the book’s ‘hands-on’ development models. As in the previous edition, the emphasis is on the practical implementation of real-world models rather than traditional theoretical concepts. The book’s learn-by-example approach helps to develop both analytical and mathematical skills by focusing on the formulation and building of business models.

New features in the second edition include

Finance models in a new chapter on investment analysis models Job sequencing including a VBA routine for Johnson’s Rule Multiplicative Holt-Winter’s model All models and reference notes updated to the latest version of Excel

Excel Models for Business and Operations Management is ideally suited to intermediate and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as MBA courses, in business studies, finance, accounting, information technology, and operations management. It should be of interest to managers and analysts who want to develop their model-building skills.