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A quirky, light-hearted crime caper! Perfect for fans of M C Beaton and Alexander McCall Smith.Tytti Vertainen has a new job as Editor of the Tapiolinna Times, but before she can unpack her pot plant, an islander comes to her in distress. A mysterious spiritual healer has arrived on the island and started to visit cancer patients. Rumour has it, she's been called there by a saint in a vision to heal the sick. But the patients have started to die, and possibly not of natural causes. When the spiritual healer refuses to talk, Tytti's lie detector begins to yo-yo. Who is this woman and what does she really want? This is no normal case, and Tytti will be forced to be as cunning as her adversary in order to find out what the hell is going on. Sleepy Island Lies is set on the idyllic island of Tapiolinna in the Finnish archipelago. A place where crime - although not unheard of - is at least well hidden. A malign presence is threatening the sick and vulnerable. Will Tytti be the one to remedy it?

A study of the origins of gynaecology, an exploration of how the interior workings of the female body were understood and the influence of Hippocrates' theories on the gynaecology of subsequent ages.

This title provides an overview of the major theoretical issues and themes which have emerged from the engagement of anthropologists with southeast Asian communities.

When does a young girl's behaviour become a disease? In 16th-century Europe, the disease of virgins, or green sickness, was seen as a common disorder affecting young unmarried girls. Its symptoms included weakness, dietary disturbance and lack of menstruation. This title concerns this disorder.

Yes, Peanut and Penelope are real dogs who live in the King household and have the wonderful and quirky personalities displayed in this story. Their "Mommy Lady", Dr. Winnie King has a passion for children and dogs. This led to the creation of "The Adventures of Peanut and Penelope", a series of children's educational and entertaining stories designed to teach important life principles with the help of some very sweet and mischievous dogs.This particular storyline involves safety while crossing the street.

Yes, Peanut and Penelope are real dogs who live in the King household and have the wonderful and quirky personalities displayed in this story. Their "Mommy Lady", Dr. Winnie King has a passion for children and dogs. This led to the creation of "The Adventures of Peanut and Penelope", a series of children's educational and entertaining stories designed to teach important life principles with the help of some very sweet and mischievous dogs. This particular storyline involves pedestrian safety.