The Black Crescent

Ein wunderschöner Roman über Liebe, Verlust und neue Chancen im malerischen Cornwall.Cornwall 1954: Nach der Trennung von ihrem Mann zieht die 26-jährige Mila mit ihrer Mutter Magda und ihrer fünfjährigen Tochter Jane in das halb verfallene Herrenhaus White Cove, um ein neues Leben zu beginnen. Doch kurz nach ihrem Einzug stellen die drei fest, dass sie nicht allein in dem großen Haus sind. Ein Fremder namens Jack Lord, der beharrlich über seine Vergangenheit schweigt, hat sich in dem alten Gemäuer eingerichtet. Nach anfänglichem Befremden freunden sie sich mit Jack an, der ihnen bei den Renovierungsarbeiten hilft. Zwischen Mila und Jack entwickelt sich schnell eine tiefe Nähe. Doch kann sie ihm trauen? Zumal sich bald herausstellt, dass White Cove voller Geheimnisse steckt ...

An easy-to-navigate guide for the assessment of musculoskeletal problems in lower limbs.With over 200 illustrations, The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Lower Limb is the quick reference tool you need. This clear and accessible guide will help you understand the purpose, procedures, and additional considerations for 99 lower limb tests. These tests can help you identify whether the musculoskeletal problem lies with a joint, a ligament, a muscle, a tendon, or another structure.The guide is presented in three parts, covering the hip (part I), knee (part II), and ankle and foot (part III).The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Lower Limb offers manual therapists and students a quick reference for special tests that are useful when assessing musculoskeletal issues.

An easy-to-use guide for the assessment of musculoskeletal problems in upper limbs.<BR><BR> With over 300 illustrations, there is no resource quite like The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Upper Limb. This clear and easy-to-use guide will help you understand the purpose, procedures, and additional considerations for 83 upper limb tests. These tests can help you identify whether the musculoskeletal problem lies with a joint, a ligament, a muscle, a tendon, or another structure.<BR><BR> The guide is presented in three parts, covering the shoulder (part I), elbow (part II), and wrist and hand (part III). Finding what you need is easy with the alphabetical listing of the tests, which includes the reason for choosing each one.<BR><BR>The Pocket Atlas of Special Tests for the Upper Limb offers manual therapists and students a quick reference for special tests that are useful when assessing musculoskeletal issues.

'A beautifully written and intriguing story that stayed with me long after I had turned the last page' Santa Montefiore. <BR>'I wanted to live in this story. Jane Johnson writes with such grace and ease' Carol Drinkwater. <BR>One house, two women, a lifetime of secrets... <BR><BR>Following the death of her mother, Becky begins the sad task of sorting through her empty flat. Starting with the letters piling up on the doormat, she finds an envelope post-marked from Cornwall. In it is a letter that will change her life forever. A desperate plea from her mother's elderly cousin, Olivia, to help save her beloved home. <BR><BR>Becky arrives at Chynalls to find the beautiful old house crumbling into the ground, and Olivia stuck in hospital with no hope of being discharged until her home is made habitable. <BR><BR>Though daunted by the enormity of the task, Becky sets to work. But as she peels back the layers of paint, plaster and grime, she uncovers secrets buried for more than seventy years. Secrets from a time when Olivia was young, the Second World War was raging, and danger and romance lurked round every corner... <BR><BR>The Sea Gate is a sweeping, spellbinding novel about the lives of two very different women, and the secrets that bind them together. <BR><BR>'I was completely swept up in this... Quite magical' Rachel Hore. <BR><BR>'I can't recommend it highly enough' Katie Fforde. <BR><BR>'I so enjoyed this. It's a treat!' Amanda Craig. <BR><BR>'A beautiful, evocative story... This had me in tears' Liz Fenwick.

What does it mean to live truthfully before God, in every ordinary decision and encounter? In these quiet yet searching pages, Jane Johnson explores the heart of Quaker discipleship as a lived response to the Light within. These essays speak with tenderness.Essays On Some Of The Testimonies Of Truth, As Held By The Society Of Friends gathers a finely crafted quaker essays collection, written as christian devotional essays rather than abstract doctrine. Johnson reflects on core testimonies of truth and the distinctive society of friends beliefs that shaped nineteenth century Quaker writings, illuminating how quaker spirituality and ethics form a way of life marked by sincerity, plainness, and compassion. At once personal and doctrinal, it stands as a classic theological collection that will interest christian theology students, readers of historical christian nonconformists, and anyone drawn to a faith expressed through conduct rather than creeds.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for individual reflection, quaker study groups, and devotional reading alongside George Fox Quaker writings or the John Woolman journal, it offers a valuable window into the spiritual mind of Friends and a rich addition to any serious Christian library or classic literature collection.

A gentle world of faith and wonder opens in Jane Johnson's "Devotional Poetry For The Children; Part II." Here, the innocence of childhood meets the timeless wisdom of Christian verse, inviting young readers and their families to moments of quiet reflection and heartfelt praise. Each poem is a doorway to moral lessons drawn from the Bible, crafted to nurture faith and obedience in tender hearts. These religious poems for kids are perfect for family bedtime devotions, Sunday school recitations, or as a cherished Christian nursery rhyme collection, offering comfort and inspiration in every line.Johnson's anthology stands as a luminous example of Victorian children's literature, echoing the values and rhythms of 19th-century Christian poetry. The collection gathers prayers and praise poems that speak directly to children, weaving together themes of gratitude, kindness, and trust in God. Its gentle language and melodic verse create an atmosphere where spiritual truths become accessible and memorable, making it a beloved companion for Christian families and a valuable addition to any children's hymn book collection. These verses are more than words; they are seeds of character, sown in the soil of young minds.Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you seek a classic for family devotion, a resource for Sunday school, or a piece of literary history, Jane Johnson's devotional poetry endures as a cultural treasure - inviting each new generation to discover the beauty of faith, obedience, and praise.