Bøger af Nikki Smith

An emotionally charged suspense about the dark corners of a mother's mind, perfect for fans of Erin Kelly and Louise Candlish

Ever feel in need of a break?Jude and Sophie do. They're over London with it's long hours, grey skies and grimy air. An endless, exhausting cycle.So when they get an invitation from Layla and Nate, their best friends who actually did it - quit their lives and moved to the sumptuous jungle and white sands of Bali - it's impossible to say no.But when they arrive, Jude and Sophie soon realise the life their friends claim to be living is far from what they made it out to be. And while Jude and Sophie might appear to be the perfect guests, their reasons for being here are darker than Layla and Nate could ever have imagined.Soon, these couples will be facing more than just a little trouble in paradise . . . Because you can escape halfway around the world but your secrets will always follow.

Looking for challenging and engaging math that extends beyond finding answers? UnSOLVED: Advanced Yet Accessible Problems in Mathematics is a series of guided explorations into problems that remain unsolved in the world of mathematics. There are no solutions; they have not been proven true or false. Each book in the series presents a different unsolved problem in an easily accessible context, yet reveals an advanced depth of understanding. Follow along to discover patterns, examine special cases, and learn about these mathematical mysteries. Mathematicians of all ages can participate in these tasks by applying elementary math concepts.Low Floor: everyone can get on board, simple starting pointHigh Ceiling: room to grow and stretch beyond the start, not limitingUnSOLVED: Graceful TreesAll trees are graceful. The problem posed in this book explores that statement. While there is a bit of graph theory vocabulary involved, only simple concepts of counting and subtracting are needed to solve these puzzles. Terms are defined, and illustrated examples guide children and adults to apply graceful labeling to tree graphs by placing odd consecutive integers into vertices. Twenty artfully designed trees from our world are presented as a backdrop for examining patterns, strategies, and combinations. What exactly is unsolved in this Graceful Tree problem?

Looking for challenging and engaging math that extends beyond finding answers? UnSOLVED: Advanced Yet Accessible Problems in Mathematics is a series of guided explorations into problems that remain unsolved in the world of mathematics. There are no solutions; they have not been proven true or false. Each book in the series presents a different unsolved problem in an easily accessible context, yet reveals an advanced depth of understanding. Follow along to discover patterns, examine special cases, and learn about these mathematical mysteries. Mathematicians of all ages can participate in these tasks by applying elementary math concepts. Low Floor: everyone can get on board, simple starting pointHigh Ceiling: room to grow and stretch beyond the start, not limiting UnSOLVED: Flying SquirrelThe problem posed in this book is one of the most famous open problems in mathematics: the Collatz Conjecture or 3n+1. Patterns, structures, and relationships are explored within the sequences of a simple function. This long-term task is easily accessible for intermediate grade students, yet continues to stump present-day mathematicians. No counterexample nor theorem has been found since 1937 when the problem was first posed. Children and adults are guided through this mathematical mystery with a focus on logic, reasoning, and efficiency, while applying elementary math concepts. The work leans heavily on multiplication, place value, and halving. What exactly is unsolved in this Flying Squirrel problem? "Mathematics is not yet ripe enough for such questions." -Paul Erdős

Embark on a riveting exploration of history's most infamous female perpetrators in the second installment of the gripping true crime series, "Femmes Fatales." This chilling anthology meticulously unravels the dark tales and convoluted motivations behind women who brazenly defied societal norms to perpetrate unimaginable acts. From sinister poisonings to calculated cold-blooded murders, each narrative unfolds with meticulous detail, immersing readers in a spine-tingling odyssey into the intricacies of criminal psychology.Handpicked from the compelling narratives featured on the renowned true crime podcast 'Evidence Locker True Crime, ' these cases present a diverse spectrum of criminality.Follow the twisted path of a spree killer who derived pleasure from the act of killing. Transport yourself to the past and discover the relentless determination of women from a small Hungarian town who seized control of their destinies at any cost. Explore the unsettling tales of two women prioritizing insurance pay-outs over their marriages. Brace for an enthralling odyssey into the minds of these infamous female killers as their haunting stories unfold with a captivating fusion of intrigue and horror. Cases included in this volume: Aurore Martin - The Honeymoon KillerStella Nickell - The Seattle Cyanide MurdererLily Young - The Butter Box Babies AffairPhoolan Devi - The Bandit QueenJoanna Dennehy - The Peterborough Ditch MurdererLucretia Dunkley - Unscrupulous WifeYiya Murano - The Poisoner of MonserratSharon Kinne - La PistoleraNicole Thornton - Stalker, KillerJulia Fazekas - The Angel Makers of NagyrévEach story is exhaustively researched, offering a disturbingly intimate portrayal of the lives of these female killers and the harrowing circumstances surrounding their crimes.

Looking for challenging and engaging math that extends beyond finding answers? UnSOLVED: Advanced Yet Accessible Problems in Mathematics is a series of guided explorations into problems that remain unsolved in the world of mathematics. There are no solutions; they have not been proven true or false. Each book in the series presents a different unsolved problem in an easily accessible context, yet reveals an advanced depth of understanding. Follow along to discover patterns, examine special cases, and learn about these mathematical mysteries. Mathematicians of all ages can participate in these tasks by applying elementary math concepts. Low Floor: everyone can get on board, simple starting pointHigh Ceiling: room to grow and stretch beyond the start, not limiting UnSOLVED: Number Palindromes The problem posed in this book elicits the question "Does this always work?" among others. Patterns are revealed as attempts are made to turn numbers 1-100 into palindromes through a guided process. This long-term task is easily accessible for early grade students, yet continues to stump present-day mathematicians. Children and adults will explore patterns, structures, and relationships within this mathematical mystery by applying elementary math concepts. The work leans heavily on the base ten place value system and multi-digit addition. About 80% of all numbers under 10,000 produce a palindrome in four or fewer steps; about 90% of those in seven steps or fewer. What exactly is unsolved in this Number Palindromes problem?

'The perfect beach read' Harriet Tyce, Blood Orange'Wonderfully escapist and nail-bitingly suspenseful' Laura Marshall, Friend Request-----WELCOME TO PARADISE! Or so the staff say as they greet the Hamiltons on the pristine shores of the idyllic Maldives resort.And it starts off that way: snorkelling in the serene blue sea, champagne picnics on powder-white sand, and moonlit walks under the stars.But lies lurk beneath the luxury, because each of the guests has a secret... and they're not the only ones.Months later, a grisly discovery is made.Whatever happened to the Hamiltons? And how did their once-in-a-lifetime trip turn into the holiday from hell?From the author of THE BEACH PARTY comes a novel of sun, sea and secrets for fans of ONE OF THE GIRLS and WHITE LOTUS.PRAISE FOR NIKKI SMITH'A sumptuous blend of glossy luxury and dark underbelly' Andrea Mara, No One Saw A Thing'The new queen of the glamorous destination thriller' Ellery Lloyd, The Club'Set to be another summer scorcher' BA Paris, Behind Closed Doors'Bound to be the hit thriller of the summer!' T. M. Logan, The Holiday'Thrilling, twisting...a heart stopping read ' Chris Whitaker, We Begin at the End'Deliciously gripping and twisty' Shalini Boland, The Secret Mother'A cocktail of questionable motives... set against a backdrop to die for' Liv Matthews, The Twins'Dark secrets and twists that will knock you sideways' Lesley Kara, The Rumour

I Know an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly is a classic children's folk song. The original author is unknown, but it has been sung and retold many times and many ways. This picture book beautifully illustrates the original version. Nikki Smith combines watercolor, collage, and graphic design to illustrate the animal chase. Children will love to read and sing along with this book, but will we ever find out "why she swallowed the fly?" FULL INTERIOR PREVIEWS AVAILABLE AT www.NikkiSmithBooks.com

We are one woman and our words matter. Your words matter! My words matter! As women, we are individuals who can unite in authentic ways. I believe it is important to do our inner work and strengthen our own character so we can be a role model of compassion and success for other women. Having a conversation with a fellow entrepreneur turned into an interview idea for a Telesummit. Now 50 some interviews later we have 8 small books and a compilation book! I know you will enjoy these powerful stories and teachings. The chapters of this book showcase two of my interview guests. I ended up leaving the interviews in script format because they had such a beautiful flow and it was easier to read. I love getting people's messages out into the world; the messages that resonate with my message and what I am choosing to share. My message has evolved into a movement to unite women in love, nurture, and understanding by building a tribe of heart centered, supportive women who are confident and feel good about themselves, their skills, and their passions. I am a connector. I love connecting people to their soul and each other. I am good at helping people find clarity and releasing what no longer serves them. This book came about because I was feeling unfulfilled in my creativity. I was also hiding. In having a phone conversation one day I asked the person I was talking to if she would be open to having me do a phone interview that I could record and make into an Mp3. I told her I didn't know if I would put together an online summit and she was open to that idea as well. After 3 such interviews the title STUCK came to me and I went on to interview 14 women ages 16 to 77 about a time they were stuck in their lives. About 6 months later, after going through the process my husband Terry Earthwind Nichols created, I was all of a sudden okay with being on camera. I ended up interviewing over 50 women from my online classroom and turning those recordings into an Mp4 and sharing them through monthly online summits. The thing I enjoyed the most and what really brought out my skills and essence was the process I used to pull out a woman's true message by being her translator in order to bring out her truest self.

Five little ducks wander away from mother duck in this classic children's song. Children will love the photo-watercolor illustrations and the easy-to-read rhyme.

This activity guide contains reproducible activities that accompany Nikki Smith's picture book based on the classic children's sing-a-long song, "Five Little Speckled Frogs." These frog themed activities, designed for parents and teachers, connect to literacy, math, science and more.

"Making Words: Real or Nonsense?" contains 23 word building reproducibles that include a variety of letters and sounds for first grade. Children will practice using beginning and ending consonants, short vowels, long vowels, and r-controlled vowels to make words and determine if they are real or not. These reproducibles incorporate phonics, vocabulary, spelling practice, and word families (rhyming words). Dictionary skills can also be incorporated for children to determine if words are real or not. They are great to use for literacy centers, independent work, or homework.

1989: a group of friends arrives in Mallorca for a post-graduation holiday at a luxury villa. A beach party marks the pinnacle of their fun, until it isn't fun any longer, when an accident happens. Now: The truth about that summer has been collectively buried. But someone knows what happened. And they want the friends to pay for what they did.

A fresh, new look at the first few months of motherhood and beyond.

Emotionally and psychologically impactful, this is the new gripping thriller from Nikki Smith about a perfect family with a lot to hide...