'Caught in Traffick' is the sequel to 'Known to Social Services', and continues the story of social worker Diane Foster. Set mainly in Thailand; Diane and her partner Ethan are on a working holiday, blissfully unaware of the dangers lurking against the beautiful backdrop of white beaches and glorious monuments. With gripping twists and turns, hair-raising rescue attempts & heart breaking tragedies
"Gozo: Is the Grass Greener?" is the story of the bestselling author, Freya Barrington, and her husband, Steve, when they moved from the UK to live on the small, Mediterranean island of Gozo in the Maltese archipelago.
Filled with deeply nuanced storytelling and vividly drawn, often heartbreaking human characters, "Snow in Amman: An Anthology of Short Stories From Jordan" is a rich selection of contemporary Jordanian fiction which stands in stark contrast to many of the prevailing stereotypes of Arabic culture.
Written from life experience and ringing with authenticity, Known to Social Services follows Diane Foster, a dedicated social worker, into the grim, grey world of the Deacon Hill estate in Millbrook and the tormented lives of its inhabitants.
The Lazy Guide Books™ are gentle, sensitive mind maps that navigate, energize and encourage. The subtle suggestions given throughout this book, soothe and heal any discomforts and hurts that may be encountered during the day; encouraging you to let go of past worries or concerns for the future, leaving you free to totally enjoy the preciousness of the present moment.
Strange Tales (Combined Illustrated Ed.) is a collection of 29 horror stories, many of which are set in the Maltese Islands, and 49 illustrations. Coyne manifests himself a true master at sleight of hand in these tales and their surprise endings.
The second edition of Ballun Pingut comprises 1400 terms and expressions in the Maltese language, all linked to the world of soccer. The author explains the terms and gives them in alphabetical order. The book can interest different audiences such as those who love the Maltese language and those who form part of the soccer world.
I am Mariah. Would you like to know more about me? If you do, please have a look at my photo story. Now, it's your turn. Tell me something about yourself... This interactive book in which Mariah interacts with her readers is for children aged three to seven years old. The activities presented in it can be used both for cross-curricular activities and to help children learn more about themselves.
The Legend of Amanda Robins is a fast-moving, gripping, young adult supernatural thriller by a teenage author who never disappoints with her inventiveness.
Bormla: A Struggling Community is a landmark, mixed methods study in which JosAnn Cutajar presents the current situation of the people of this impoverished, historical, European city in the Maltese Islands. Measures that can be taken by the community, the nation and politicians are also presented, to heal the social ills of this city.
Il-Ħajja u l-Avventuri ta’ Santa Klaws (The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus) by Frank L. Baum, translated into the Maltese language by Matthew Scerri, Ph.D.
Joe Fenek - Joe the rabbit - meets up once again with his animal friends Jimmy the rat, Digger the shrew, Tony the rat, Horace the horse, Mario the mouse and Spikey the hedgehog, to discover the meaning of Christmas and the way humans celebrate this feast day in the Maltese Islands.
Il-Letteratura fit-Traduzzjoni / Literature in Translation was published to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Department of Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies at the University of Malta. The book is the seventh in our translation series and is available in paperback edition. Included works are written in Maltese, English and Italian.
In The Philosophy of Desert Metaphors in Ibrahim al-Koni - The Bleeding of the Stone, Meinrad Calleja takes a close look at one of al-Koni’s works – The bleeding of the stone – and attempts to prise out philosophical reflections concealed in the text. In it the desert provides a landscape rich in allusions while metaphors allow readers to engage in creative interpretation.
The Battle Roar of Silence: Foucault and the Carceral System explores the philosophical rationales sustaining morality, law, punishment and the carceral system as part of the globalisation discourse. This is an interdisciplinary study fusing aspects of sociology and psychoanalysis in a philosophical framework to tender a politically-charged critique of contemporary modes of domination and power.
Operas are one of the most popular elements in the Western classical music tradition. They are an art form which incorporates many of the components of spoken theatre such as acting, scenery and costumes, and even dance. Operas are generally produced in a theatre or in an opera house and accompanied by an orchestra. Here are the 20 most popular operas in the Maltese islands to date.
Stories My Parents Told Me is a collection of seven short stories based on actual events during World War II on the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. The stories describe a difficult time for children and their families where survival was paramount and family ties were what sustained them. These stories describe a culture of a time past for a deeply religious and frugal people.
Leo left his native Sicily in 1806 to serve in the British Army in Malta. All he had were dreams and ambitions of youth. He wanted to become a professional soldier to serve his country. Based at Fort Ricasoli, he forged new friendships and fell in love with Lisa, a village girl from Kalkara. But his hopes, dreams and ambitions turned into a terrifying ordeal and desperate struggle to stay alive.
A causa dell’attuale pandemia, causata dal Coronavirus (SARS-CoV2) moltissime famiglie in tutto il mondo, e sopratutto molti bambini, hanno visto le loro abitudini giornaliere cambiare drasticamente da un giorno all’altro, a causa delle misure prese di distanziamento ed isolamento.
The Coronavirus Made Simple: A Guide for Little Kids. 'The Thousand Questions of DIno Ricciolino about the Coronavirus' is a colourful question and answer book by an inquisitive child and his mum.
The world's FIRST children's picture book by Elisavet Arkolaki and illustrated entirely by Platon with life-size spray paint graffiti, painted in public primary schools. A fun, heartwarming story with award-winning art portraying children from all six inhabited continents.
The Gozo Cat Detectives: Trilogy 2, by Sarah Springham and illustrations by Ryan Galea and Philip Taliana, are stories about courageous, curious cats and the animal friends they meet in the course of their adventures, as they travel around Gozo solving mysteries and bringing happiness and understanding wherever they can.
The Gozo Cat Detectives: Trilogy 2, by Sarah Springham and illustrations by Ryan Galea and Philip Taliana, are stories about courageous, curious cats and the animal friends they meet in the course of their adventures, as they travel around Gozo solving mysteries and bringing happiness and understanding wherever they can.
Commemorative program for the Opera Gala held to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner, at the Hilton Hotel, Portomaso, Malta on 27th September 2013.