New Releases by Catherine Johnson

Zompoemz is a book of children's poems for ages 6 and up. There are all kinds of everyday zombies from baseball players to a groundhog zombie.

Drawing together the work of ten leading playwrights - a mixture of established and emerging writers - this National Theatre Connections anthology is published to coincide with the 2014 festival, which takes place across the UK and finishes up at the National Theatre in London. It offers young performers between the ages of thirteen and nineteen everywhere an engaging selection of plays to perform, read or study. Each play is specifically commissioned by the National Theatre's literary department with the young performer in mind. The plays are performed by approximately 200 schools and youth theatre companies across the UK and Ireland, in partnership with multiple professional regional theatres where the works are showcased. As with previous anthologies, the volume will feature an introduction by Anthony Banks, Associate Director of the National Theatre Discover Programme, and each play includes notes from the writer and director addressing the themes and ideas behind the play, as well as production notes and exercises. The National Theatre Connections series has been running for nineteen years and the anthology that accompanies it, published for the last three years by Methuen Drama, is gaining a greater profile by the year. Some iconic plays have grown out of the Connections programme including Citizenship by Mark Ravenhill, Burn by Deborah Gearing, Chatroom by Enda Walsh, Baby Girl by Roy Williams, DNA by Dennis Kelly, and The Miracle by Lin Coghlan. The series has a recognisable brand and the anthologies continue to be an extremely useful resource, their value extending well beyond their year of publication. This year's anthology includes plays by Sabrina Mahfouz, Simon Vinnicombe, Catherine Johnson, Pauline McLynn, Dafydd James, Luke Norris and Sam Holcroft.

Second edition of this popular course for young learners - now seven levels including Starter. Bursting with bright ideas to inspire both teachers and students, Kid's Box gives children a confident start to learning English. It also fully covers the syllabus for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests. The Alphabet Book is designed to help children whose mother tongue is not based on the roman alphabet, to recognise and practise the formation of all the letters in the alphabet. The language covered corresponds to Kid's Box but this book can also be used with other courses.

Change isn't necessarily a bad thing; werewolves know this better than most people. Rebecca Howarth had a quiet, contented, safe life, despite having been changed into a werewolf as the result of a vicious attack. Then, suddenly, everything that she thought she knew about her life, as a woman and as a werewolf, is turned on its head. The safety she'd felt had been a lie. Now she has to figure out how to rebuild her life from the rubble and how to find real safety for those she loves, and herself. Callum Lennox spent almost six years of his life in jail for a crime he didn't commit, no easy task for a werewolf. Now he's back on the outside, and nothing is as he expected it to be, least of all the woman for whom he surrendered his freedom. Callum has to reclaim his place in the world, and in the pack, but it won't be the same one he left behind. Life for Rebecca and Callum will never be the same again; especially when they find out that they're linked by more than the urge to howl at the moon.

Sixteen-year-old Ezra McAdam has much to be thankful for: trained up as an apprentice by a well-regarded London surgeon, Ezra's knowledge of human anatomy and skill at the dissection table will secure him a trade for life. However, his world is turned on its head when a failed break-in at his master's house sets off a strange and disturbing series of events that involves grave robbing, body switching...and murder.

Branding Television examines why and how the UK and US television industries have turned towards branding as a strategy in response to the rise of satellite, cable and digital television, and new media, such as the internet and mobile phone. This is the first book to offer a sustained critical analysis of this new cultural development. Branding Television examines the industrial, regulatory and technological changes since the 1980s in the UK and the USA that have led to the adoption of branding as broadcasters have attempted to manage the behaviour of viewers and the values associated with their channels, services and programmes in a world of increased choice and interactivity. Wide-ranging case studies drawn from commercial, public service, network and cable/satellite television (from NBC and HBO to MTV, and from BBC and Channel 4 to UKTV and Sky) analyse the role of marketing and design in branding channels and corporations, and the development of programmes as brands. Exploring both successful and controversial uses of branding, this book asks what problems there are in creating television brands and whether branding supports or undermines commercial and public service broadcasting. Branding Television extends and complicates our understanding of the changes to television over the past 30 years and of the role of branding in contemporary Western culture. It will be of particular interest to students and researchers in television studies, but also in creative industries and media and cultural studies more generally.

Lesson Purpose: To provide law enforcement officers with the knowledge and tools to successfully complete a sexual assault investigation believed to be facilitated by drugs and/or alcohol.

Miss Poot though that all she needed to feel good about herself was her hat that was as blue as the sky, with an orange ribbon tied around it. Let''s read and find out what happens to Miss Poot after she puts the hat on. What types of hat are you wearing that may cause you to change your behavior towards others? What type of clothing that you may be wearing that may cause you to pay more attention to yourself and less attention towards God?

"I can make things happen - good things - I know it!" Seren is so full of brilliant ideas - it''s just that she always seems to put her foot in it! First there was the dance routine where she fell off the stage. And now her plan to get her sister Sasha noticed by gorgeous Luke Beckford looks like it could backfire... Seren reckons she''s just hopelessly accident-prone! But there''s one person who believes in Seren. Her mate Keith is making a film for a national competition and he wants Seren to be in it. Could Seren turn out to be a star after all? This is a funny, big-hearted story with a lovable heroine who will make you laugh and cry.

Karnes County''s history is rich in folklore, tall tales, real-life feuds, and even an outlaw or two. Declared a county in 1854, it was named after Henry Karnes, a heroic peace negotiator and early Texas Ranger. Despite struggles along the way, the county has survived due to its strong and sturdy pioneers who came from many countries, including the first Polish community to arrive in the United States. From those beginnings and the desire to take advantage of the good ranch and farming lands, the county grew into a great area to raise a family. The local school districts have excellent standards, boasting high ratings in every area and even a state championship football team in Falls City that won the 1A division in 2010. Furthermore, the latest boom in oil and gas drilling is bringing a growth surge that is expected to continue for quite some time.

Devon is heading for trouble. He and his mates jack from other kids. They need the money. It's no big deal. Then Devon meets Savannah, and everything changes. He starts to change. But Devon's past is about to catch up with him and nothing will ever be the same again... Building on the success of the Shades series, these new illustrated editions feature innovative action-packed artwork and plenty of dialogue to draw in the reader.

''The modern day Doctor Dolittle'' (Guardian), bestselling author of Animals in Translation, investigates the secrets of mental health in animals.

A surprising story of a girl born with cerebral palsy; an unexpected treat.

Kid''s Box is a six-level course for young learners. Bursting with bright ideas to inspire both teachers and students, Kid''s Box gives children a confident start to learning English. It also fully covers the syllabus for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests. The Alphabet Book is designed to help children whose mother tongue is not based on the romanic alphabet, to recognise and practise the formation of all the letters in the alphabet. The language covered corresponds to Kid''s Box but this book can also be used with other courses.

The author of "Animals in Translation" employs her own experience with autism and her background as an animal scientist to show how to give animals the best and happiest life.

Where the Locals Eat: Pittsburgh spotlights the 100 best restaurants in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Whether you are a local, a tourist, or passionate foodie, this comprehensive guide provides the ultimate culinary snapshot of the steel city, from German and Italian to the finest steak houses, sushi bars and New American hot spots. Perfect for a briefcase, purse or backpack, this pocket-sized guide also showcases hundreds of great restaurants in America's largest cities.

这是一部奇书。这是人与动物的心照无语。作者以自闭者独特的内心奥秘(一个和动物共同拥有的奥秘),为我们讲解动物如何观察世界、动物的情感、动物的进攻性、动物如何思考、动物天才等动物行为之谜,是一本适合大众阅读的科普读物。

Even the strongest of families aren't immune to malice, betrayal, and deceit. Wealthy and loving, the Pierson family is delighted to celebrate the marriage of handsome Paul Pierson and his wife, Pamela. Everyone rejoices that Paul has finally recovered from the tragic loss of his beloved first wife, and look forward to Paul and Pamela's new life together. But while Paul's family longs for his happiness, they are soon expressing concern about his beautiful bride. As the strain between siblings and spouses worsens, the Piersons discover that neither their money nor their considerable influence can keep the family safe from one woman's malicious intent. When the true nature of this family member is revealed, each of the Piersons are confronted with the quandary of human conduct and moral responsibility. Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace is a compelling story of the classic struggle between good and evil, and the violent undercurrent running beneath the illusory serenity of a close-knit Midwestern family. "Shades of Darkness, Shades of Grace explores the tightrope families' walk when one of their own is constantly under attack, and they're asked to retreat. An engrossing drama of frustration, human conduct, and murder." -Robin Van Auken, author of Play Ball! The Story of Little League Baseball

This volume presents amateur, anonymous snapshots of dogs from the turn of the century to the early 1950s in all kinds of ordinary and extraordinary settings. In it, we see dogs under the Christmas table, on front porches, at play by the beach, and posed beside babies, birthday girls, and in the casual family portrait. Each photograph in this remarkable collection reflects a unique moment in time and the sometimes surprising, occasionally humorous, and always intimate relationships people have with their dogs. Catherine Johnson''s collection - with its small format, unpretentious subjects, and days-gone-by aesthetic - not only reveals a love for ''man''s best friend'', but also presents a sophisticated selection made with a keen eye for the unusual within mundane.

Devon is heading for trouble. He and his mates steal from other kids. They need the money—its no big deal. Then Devon meets Savannah, and everything changes. He starts to change . . . But Devon''s past is about to catch up with him, and nothing will ever be the same again. A highly successful series of exciting, easy to read, short fiction books with storylines designed to appeal to young people who want high-interest material but who find full-length novels too daunting.

When Shehana finds Vlora, stabbed and dying, on her rough London estate, she stops to try to help her. In so doing, she enters a world completely foreign to her own. Vlora had come to England illegally with her brother to work, and ended up a prostitute. Now Shehana must find Vlora's brother and, with him, try to track down the killer.Shehana can't tell anyone what's going on: not her strict parents who want her to work hard at school and marry a man of their choosing; not her best friend, who would never understand; and certainly not her boyfriend. She hasn't even been able to tell him of her secret dream of going away to university.It seems that Vlora's brother may be the only one she can talk to. But can she trust him, and what exactly does he know about his sister's life, and her death?