Justine Jones has a secret. A hardcore hypochondriac, she's convinced a blood vessel is about to burst in her brain. Then, out of the blue, a startlingly handsome man named Packard peers into Justine's soul and invites her to join his private crime-fighting team. It's a once-in-a-lifetime deal. With a little of Packard's hands-on training, Justine can weaponize her neurosis, turning it outward on Midcity's worst criminals, and finally get the freedom from fear she's always craved. End of problem.
"The style of presentation is to provide practical tips based on theoretical principles and research results without being too technical... This edition has been thoroughly updated with new concepts and references. The illustrations throughout the book reduce monotony, and the relaxed style keeps you going. It is a book both to be read from beginning to end, and to be kept in your shelves for future reference." -- British Journal of Educational Technology
Parker, whose Silent Joe won an Edgar in 2001, can turn his hand to many genres: this one is a thriller with elements of family feud, and with a setting-San Diego in an unusually rainy winter-that is wonderfully moody. Homicide cop Tom McMichael is called in on the murder of wealthy old Pete Braga, a legendary local character who was once a tuna fisherman and now moves in the city's top financial circles. The problem is that his Portuguese family and McMichael's Irish one have a rivalry going back two generations.
Going For Gold Intermediate - Language Maximiser (Audio cd)
For adults and young adults. Going for Gold is a two-level intermediate course designed to develop students' language skills and provide a gradual introduction to the requirements of the Cambridge FCE exam.
