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Borgen : outside the castle: A thrilling BBC Radio full-cast spin-off from the Danish TV series, starring Tim Pigott-Smith. Hans Gammelgaard, Private Secretary in the Danish Ministry of the Environment, is seeking approval for the controlled use of genetically modified crops by Danish farmers. However, unseen enemies seem prepared to go to any lengths in pursuit of their own agenda.
Five little ducks and other stories: Listen and Play encourages the pre-school child to observe the world with their ears! Each audio book contains an exciting mix of songs, nursery rhymes, sound puzzles and tongue twisters and finishes with a short story.
Frog's new home and other stories: In Frog's New Home, Jake finds a home for a friendly frog called Norman. The Tweenies act the story of Three Little Pigs in I'll Huff and I'll Puff. They go on a treasure hunt while waiting for their jelly to set in The Wobbly Jelly Hunt. And in Wings, Dotman comes to the rescue when their flying game gets a little bit scary.
Fun with the Teletubbies: Ooooh! Listen to Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po as they enjoy their favourite songs, nursery rhymes and dances. Children can sing and dance along with the Teletubbies to Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Pat-a-Cake and many others.
Go camping! and other stories: Five more episodes from the hugely popular animated series 3rd & Bird featuring Samuel, Rudy and Muffin - as seen on BBC TV.
In the night garden. Let's go into the garden..: Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka, the Tombliboos and the Pontipines as they enjoy a day full of songs and dances in the garden.
In the night garden. Wake up, Upsy Daisy!: Upsy Daisy is tired and wants a rest-- but Makka Pakka, Igglepiggle, the Tombliboos and the Pontipines want to play! Includes original songs from the BBC TV series.
Just a minute. Series 56, [episode 1]: Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious BBC Radio 4 word game. Panellists Paul Merton and Julian Clary reveal, among other things, what they think of New Year's Eve parties, and David Mitchell and Gyles Brandreth discuss the art of writing a book.
Just a minute. Series 56, [episode 4]: Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious BBC Radio 4 word game. The panellists are David Mitchell, Paul Merton, Julian Clary and Gyles Brandreth.
Knowing me, knowing you : more of the TV series: In this special compilation there's a new chat in town and Alan is a rocket. So get ready to enter the chat-o-sphere as Alan Partridge tries to prove that his show's not moribund, meets another Alan Partridge and delves into Alan's Big Pocket.
The muffin express and other stories
One day in Teletubbyland : playtime stories: A funtime audio, perfect for long car journeys. Thirty minutes of hilarious sound track stories from Teletubbyland, featuring the malfunctioning tubby custard machine, a tooter and control panel noises.
Pingu. Hide and seek: Ten Adventures with Pingu, specially adapted for audio
That Mitchell & Webb sound. Series 2: Starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb, from Channel 4's Peep Show, That Mitchell and Webb Sound is a hilarious mix of satirical sketches and surreal characters that provides a fantastically skewed perspective on everyday life.
That Mitchell & Webb sound. Series 3: David Mitchell & Robert Webb star in the complete third series of their Sony Award-winning comedy show - as broadcast on BBC Radio 4. Here the duo return to their radio roots, and this third fantastic series finds them in their finest ever sketch-show form.
That Mitchell & Webb sound. Series 4: The fourth BBC 4 radio series starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
That Mitchell & Webb sound. Series 5: The radio sketch series which spawned BBC TV's That Mitchell and Webb Look returns with five brand new episodes. Among the topics given the unique Mitchell & Webb treatment are the future of farming (battery penguins); Thomas Hardy's exciting idea to make his books even sadder; the very confusing goings on in a cash-register shop; a horror story for slugs; the Escalator brothers inventing the world's first horseless staircase; and the very last programme the BBC ever does.
Tweenies. Big days out!: Join Bella, Milo, Fizz and Jake as they travel on trains and planes, visit all the animals at the zoo, and see lots of different fish at an aquarium. At the beach they make sandcastles and have fun looking for treasure. Packed with songs and stories.
A deadly dealer Ellery Adams: Molly Appleby's career as a reporter for Collector's Weekly is finally taking off, as is her relationship with coworker Matt Harrison. But the more time she spends covering Southern antiques and collectibles, the more times she finds herself face-to-face with a new mystery.
A devious lot Ellery Adams: Molly Appleby has promised her new husband that their honeymoon will be trouble-free-specifically, no sleuthing. Unfortunately, trouble seems to follow Molly wherever she goes, even to England.
A fatal appraisal Ellery Adams: Molly Appleby loves her job at Collector's Weekly covering auctions and estate sales all over the South. When her latest assignment takes her to Richmond, Virginia, to interview the staff of the hit TV show Hidden Treasures, she's expecting a quick, fun trip.
A treacherous trader Ellery Adams: Molly Appleby is on cloud nine. The talented reporter and senior staff writer for Collector's Weekly just got engaged to the man she loves. When she takes time off to plan her wedding and shop for a vintage gown, the spunky writer with a growing reputation for finding corpses and solving murders vows to her family and fiance to avoid trouble at all costs--until the wedding photographer she visits turns up dead in his home, the victim of foul play.
Blood in the water Taylor Anderson: Ever since the USS "Walker" came from another world war to defy the terrifying Grik and diabolical Dominion, Matt Reddy and his crew have given their all to protect the oppressed Lemurians.
Kane & Abel Jeffrey Archer: William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski, one the son of a Boston millionaire, the other a penniless Polish immigrant, are two men born on the same day on opposite sides of the world, their paths destined to cross in the ruthless struggle to build a fortune.
Payoff : the hidden logic that shapes our motivations Dan Ariely: Payoff investigates the true nature of motivation, our partial blindness to the way it works, and how we can bridge this gap. With studies that range from Intel to a kindergarten classroom, Ariely digs deep to find the root of motivation - how it works and how we can use this knowledge to approach important choices in our own lives. Along the way, he explores intriguing questions such as: Can giving employees bonuses harm productivity? Why is trust so crucial for successful motivation? What are our misconceptions about how to value our work? How does your sense of your mortality impact your motivation?
The Sarah Jane Adventures. Deadly download Jason Arnopp: Sarah Jane and friends battle a deadly computer virus in this exclusive audio story, read by Elisabeth Sladen. Sarah Jane is in a Christmassy mood, but her cosy afternoon listening to carols is interrupted when Mr. Smith suddenly announces that danger is imminent.
The case of the missing Bronte Robert Barnard: Scotland Yard Superintendent Perry Trethowan is enjoying a vacation evening at a cosy Yorkshire pub when an old woman shows him an original, unpublished Bronte manuscript. Trethowan agrees to engage in a little literary detective work, but he doesn't realise that for a criminal the manuscript is motive for theft, torture and murder.
Black day at the Bosphorus Cafe Matthew Baylis: He didn't follow the world news much these days. The world, in any case, always came to Haringey. When Mina, a Kurdish student activist, plunges in flames from the top floor of Wood Green Shopping City, it's widely assumed to be a political protest. But local reporter Rex Tracey, who knew the dead girl, doesn't buy it. His suspicions mount when a council whistleblower meets a similarly ugly end. As he investigates, the sleuthing journalist with the chequered past and the penchant for Polish lager is sucked into a world of honour killings, corrupt officials, and clashing traditions.
The mothers Brit Bennett: It is the last season of high school life for Nadia Turner, a rebellious, grief-stricken beauty. Mourning her mother's recent suicide, she takes up with the local pastor's son. Luke Sheppard is twenty-one, a former football star whose injury has reduced him to waiting tables at a diner.
3 Para Patrick (Patrick Joseph) Bishop: Afghanistan in the summer of 2006. In blazing heat in remote outposts the 3 Para battlegroup is pitted against a stubborn enemy who keep on coming. Until now, the full story of what happened there has not been told. This is it.
Ground truth : Para : return to Afghanistan Patrick (Patrick Joseph) Bishop: Afghanistan, 2008. After their eighteen-month epic tour of Helmand Province, the troops of 3 Para are back. This time, the weight of experience weighs heavily on their shoulders. In April 2006 the elite 3 Para Battle Group was despatched to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, on a tour that has become a legend.
Lives lost Britta Bolt: Pieter Posthumus is enjoying a quiet drink in his favourite bar when the screaming starts. A minute later, the owner of the guesthouse next door rushes in: one of her tenants has been murdered. Marloes, the guesthouse owner, is an odd but kind soul. Posthumus cannot believe it when she is arrested for both her tenant Zig's murder and another death years before.
Fireman Sam. Paper plane down and other stories Andrew Brenner
The power Rhonda Byrne: You are meant to have an amazing life! This is the handbook to the greatest power in the Universe - The Power to have anything you want. Every discovery, invention, and human creation comes from The Power. Perfect health, incredible relationships, a career you love, a life filled with happiness, and the money you need to be, do, and have everything you want, all come from The Power.
Size 12 is not fat Meg Cabot: Heather Wells rocks. Or, at least, she did. That was before she left the pop-idol life behind after she gained a dress size or two and lost a boyfriend, a recording contract, and her life savings (when Mom took the money and ran off to Argentina).
Awaken your heart at work Jack Canfield: In this original audiobook, Jack Canfield leads you to experience a more fulfilling and powerful work life. Here he helps you tap into your heart-centre, release habitual limiting patterns, and connect with your higher abilities and insights. Jack's inspiring guidance will unleash your potential for experiencing new heights of productivity and success.
Dadland : a journey into uncharted territory Keggie Carew: Keggie Carew grew up in the gravitational field of an unorthodox father who lived on his wits and dazzling charm. As his memory begins to fail, she embarks on a quest to unravel his story, and soon finds herself in a far more consuming place than she had bargained for.
Take the key and lock her up Ally Carter: For the past three years, Grace Blakely has been desperate to find out the truth about her mother's murder. She thought it would bring her peace. She thought it would lead her to answers. She thought she could put the past to rest. But the truth has only made her a target. And the past? The only way to put the past to rest is for Grace to kill it once and for all.
Deep down Lee Child: Summoned by Military Intelligence to Washington, D.C., Reacher is sent undercover. The assignment that awaits him: The army is meeting with its Capitol Hill paymasters for classified talks on a new, state-of-the-art sniper rifle for U.S. forces. But vital details about the weapon are leaking--straight from the Capitol and probably into the hands of unidentified foreign arms dealers.
High heat Lee Child: Jack Reacher is almost seventeen, and he stops in New York City on the way to visit his brother at West Point. The summer heat is suffocating, the city is bankrupt, and the mad gunman known as Son of Sam is still on the loose. Reacher meets a woman with a problem, and agrees to help her, but then the power grid fails and the lights go out, plunging the lawless city into chaos. What does a visiting teenager do in the dark? If that visiting teenager is Jack Reacher, the answer is plenty.
Not a drill Lee Child: The tiny town of Naismith has nothing going for it - except the start of a wilderness trail through Maine's ancient forests. But one day the trail is suddenly closed by county police. No reason is given. Rumours start - is there something in the woods that no one must see? That no one must even know about? Then Jack Reacher drifts into town. What does he make of the Do Not Enter tape strung between the trees?
Small wars Lee Child: In this short story, Lee Child goes back to 1989, when Jack Reacher is serving as an officer in the military police, assigned to solve the cold-blooded murder of a young officer--whose killer may be closer to Reacher than he suspects. The telex is brief and to the point: One active-duty personnel found shot to death ten miles north of Fort Smith.
Miss Marple's final cases Agatha Christie: A collection of Miss Marple mysteries, plus some bonus short stories. First, the mystery man in the church with a bullet-wound! then, the riddle of a dead man's buried treasure! the curious conduct of a caretaker after a fatal riding accident! the corpse and a tape-measure! the girl framed for theft! and the suspect accused of stabbing his wife with a dagger. Six gripping cases with one thing in common -- the astonishing deductive powers of Miss Marple.
The Pale Horse Agatha Christie: Father Gorman is called to a dingy rooming house to see a woman who, before she dies, confesses a bizarre tale to him. Leaving the house he is followed and, in the fog, a fatal blow is struck. A piece of paper with nine names written on it is found in the dead priest's shoe. The clue leads to The Pale Horse Inn, home of three women: a psychic, a medium and a witch. Can Mark Easterbrook and his friend Ariadne Oliver unravel the occult mysteries?
Roman crazy Alice Clayton: Avery Bardot steps off the plane in Rome, looking for a fresh start. She's left behind a soon-to-be ex-husband in Boston and plans to spend the summer with her best friend Daisy, licking her wounds--and perhaps a gelato or two. But when her American-expat friend throws her a welcome party on her first night, Avery's thrown for a loop when she sees a man she never thought she'd see again: Italian architect Marcello Bianchi. Marcello was the man--the one who got away. And now her past is colliding with her present, a present where she should be mourning the loss of her marriage and--hey, that fettuccine is delicious! And so is Marcello.
A heart's betrayal Colleen Coble: When Emmie Croftner answered the door to her late husband's home, she discovered an awful truth: her deceased husband was a bigamist. And what's more, the home she thought she inherited never belonged to her at all. Suddenly displaced, powerless, and ashamed, Emmie can't stay in Wabash, Indiana.
A heart's disguise Colleen Coble: In the aftermath of the Civil War, a young woman searches for her lost love at the edge of the West. The Civil War has destroyed Sarah Montgomery's marriage before it's even begun. After Sarah receives word that her fiance, Rand Campbell, has been killed fighting for the Union, her brothers and ailing father persuade her to pledge herself to Ben Croftner--despite her strong misgivings. But when Sarah finds out that Rand is in fact alive--and that Ben Croftner knew it--she indignantly breaks off the engagement and goes in search of Rand. But Ben Croftner does not take rejection lightly--and a single woman with a sick father makes an easy target.
Berry the hatchet Peg Cochran: The entire town of Cranberry Cove is popping with excitement. Monica Albertson is baking cranberry goodies by the dozen, and shopkeepers are decking out their storefronts for the first annual Winter Walk - an event dreamed up by the mayor to bring visitors to the town during a normally dead time of year.
Nostromo Joseph Conrad: A gripping tale of capitalist exploitation and rebellion, set amid the mist-shrouded mountains of a fictional South American republic, employs flashbacks and glimpses of the future to depict the lure of silver and its effects on men. Conrad's deep moral consciousness and masterful narrative technique are at their best in this, one of his greatest works.
The German girl : a novel Armando Lucas Correa ; translated by Nick Caistor: Before everything changed, young Hannah Rosenthal lived a charmed life. But now, in 1939, the streets of Berlin are draped with red, white, and black flags; her family's fine possessions are hauled away; and they are no longer welcome in the places that once felt like home. Hannah and her best friend, Leo Martin, make a pact: whatever the future has in store for them, they'll meet it together. Hope appears in the form of the SS St. Louis, a transatlantic liner offering Jews safe passage out of Germany.
Leave it to Eva Judi Curtin: Fun, feisty Eva Gordon's never been one to shy away from helping her friends - whether they want her help or not! - but this time she might have found a problem that's too big even for her ? When Eva and her family head to Seacove for their summer holidays, she's looking forward to seeing Kate again but it turns out things have gone very wrong for Kate.
The co-op's got bananas! : a memoir of growing up in the post-war North Hunter Davies: Despite the struggle to make ends meet during the tough years of warfare in the 1940s and rationing persisting until the early 1950s, life could still be sweet. Especially if you were a young boy, playing football with your pals, saving up to go to the movies at the weekend, and being captivated by the latest escapade of Dick Barton on the radio.
Grace Natashia Deon: For a runaway slave in the 1840s south, life on the run can be just as dangerous as life under a sadistic Massa. That's what fifteen-year-old Naomi learns after she escapes the brutal confines of life on an Alabama plantation. Striking out on her own, she must leave behind her beloved Momma and sister Hazel and take refuge in a Georgia brothel run by a freewheeling, gun-toting Jewish madam named Cynthia.
Hostage Jamie Doward: Making a killing in the market. A bomb takes out a CIA station chief in Geneva. A serial killer strikes apparently at random across the UK. In Algeria a terrorist network that controls the illicit trade in guns, drugs, oil and cigarettes is preparing to murder a hundred US and British energy workers unless a ransom is paid.
Die laughing Carola Dunn: Confronting her darkest fears by making a dental appointment, the Honorable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher is alarmed to discover that her dentist has died in his office, an event she is reluctant to believe was accidental.
A mourning wedding Carola Dunn: The inimitable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her husband Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher seem to get a reprieve from their sleuthing duties when they are invited to the wedding of their friend, Lucy Fotheringay.
Rendezvous with yesterday Dianne Duvall: Modern-day bounty hunter Bethany Bennett helps her brother track two fugitives to a forest outside of Houston, Texas. But what should have been a routine apprehension of two bail skippers spirals out of control and ends in violence. After Beth and her brother are both seriously injured, a mysterious figure suddenly looms over her.
Buddha's book of meditation : mindfulness practices for a quieter mind, self-awareness, and healthy living Joseph Emet: A journey from "brainfulness" to mindfulness, from self-control to self-regulation, and from indifference to compassion. Mindfulness meditation is an increasingly popular form of an ancient and powerful technique for reducing stress, elevating one's mental state, and improving the practitioner's overall quality of life.
Buddha's book of stress reduction : finding serenity and peace with mindfulness meditation Joseph Emet: From stress to well-being-give yourself the gift of the Buddha's peace. No, it is not all in your head: life is stressful, and some lives more so than others.
So brave, young and handsome Leif Enger: The story of an aging train robber on a quest to reconcile the claims of love and judgment on his life, and the failed writer who goes with him.
Running man : how running saved me from addiction and transformed my life Charlie Engle: After a decade-long addiction to crack cocaine and alcohol, Charlie Engle hit rock bottom after a near-fatal six-day binge ended in a hail of bullets. Then he found running, and it has helped keep him sober, focused and alive. He began to take on the most extreme endurance races, such as the 155-mile Gobi March, and developed a reputation as an inspirational speaker. However, after he made the documentary Running the Sahara, narrated by Matt Damon, which followed him on a 4500-mile crossing of the desert and helped raise $6 million, he was sent to prison after failing to complete his mortgage application properly.
Bleak Expectations Mark Evans
Bleak expectations : the complete third series Mark Evans: The epic Victorian comedy is back with more of the remarkable adventures of Pip Bin as he battles his evil ex-guardian Mr Gently Benevolent, in six more chapters of tragedies and triumphs in the style of Charles Dickens -- after too much gin.
How to talk so little kids will listen : a survival guide to life with children ages 2-7 Joanna Faber: For over thirty-five years, parents have turned to How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk for its respectful and effective solutions to the unending challenges of raising children.
The princess diarist Carrie Fisher: In 1976, Carrie Fisher was a teenager filming a movie, with an all-consuming crush on her costar. And it just happened to become one of the most famous films of all time - the first Star wars movie. When she recently discovered the journals she had kept, she found them full of plaintive love poems, unbridled musings with youthful naivete, and a vulnerability that she barely recognized. In revisiting her diaries, Fisher ponders the joys and insanity of celebrity as well as the absurdity of a life spawned by Hollywood royalty whose lofty status has ultimately been surpassed by her own outer-space royalty.
A sister's duty June Francis: Rosie Kilshaw is only 15 when her mother Violet is killed in a tragic accident, but as the oldest of her siblings, she vows to keep her family together, no matter what the sacrifice. But as distant family members begin to resurface into their lives, Rosie quickly realizes that there is a lot more to parenting than she first thought. And when her estranged aunt Amelia decides to take them in, she will have a difficult choice to make .
The Lone Warrior Paul Fraser Collard
This is now Ciara Geraghty: An ordinary day. An ordinary bank. An ordinary street in an ordinary town. Nothing ever happens, until, one day, a shocking robbery turns life upside down for five people: Cillian, a police detective, Martha, the woman he thought was the life of his life, Tobias, who came to Ireland after WWII and now lies in a coma, shot in the bank robbery, Roman, the young Polish teenager who is suspected of pulling the trigger and his mother Rosa, the cleaner, who dreamed of a better life for herself and her son and things will never be ordinary again.
Jeremy Poldark Winston Graham: Cornwall, 1790. Ross Poldark faces the darkest hour of his life. Accused of wrecking two ships, he is to stand trial at the Bodmin Assizes. Despite their stormy married life, Demelza has tried to rally support for her husband. But there are enemies in plenty who would be happy to see Ross convicted, not least George Warleggan, the powerful banker whose personal rivalry with Ross grows ever more intense.
The Wilderness war Julia Green: The Wilderness is the perfect place for building dens, making fires and camping out all night. It's the only place where Noah and his friends feel truly free. Then the sign appears 'LAND FOR SALE'. Doesn't anyone care about the wildlife and the trees? The deer who comes at dawn, the baby crow Noah has been feeding, all of the creatures who've made the Wilderness their home? One thing is for sure - Noah and his friends are not giving up on the Wilderness without a fight.
Burned and broken Mark Hardie: An enigmatic policeman currently the subject of an internal investigation is found burned to death in his car on the Southend sea front. A vulnerable young woman, fresh out of the care system, is trying to discover the truth behind the sudden death of her best friend. As DS Frank Pearson and DC Catherine Russell from the Essex Police Major Investigation Team are brought in to solve the mystery that surrounds their colleague's death, they're under intense pressure to crack the case without damaging the force's reputation.
The animal fair and other stories Philip Hawthorn: Listen and Play encourages the pre-school child to observe the world with their ears! Each audio book contains an exciting mix of songs, nursery rhymes, sound puzzles and tongue twisters and finishes with a short story. Listen and Play offers more than just songs, more than just stories, more than just rhymes. It takes a journey through sound that offers the pre-school child the opportunity to interact with the audio. Ideal for young children listening at bedtime or in the car, includes favourites such as: The Wheel On The Bus; On The Farm; and Beside the Seaside.
The library at the edge of the world Felicity Hayes-McCoy: When Hanna Casey discovered her high-flying barrister husband's longstanding affair, she left their London home and returned with her teenage daughter to the little village where she was born, on Ireland's Finvarra Peninsula. Now, after six years living with her widowed mother Mary, Hanna has settled into a dull job as a local librarian in the small nearby town of Lissbeg.
The soulmate Debby Holt: Widower Henry Drummond is marking time, drifting towards retirement, until he accidentally saves a life. His daughter Maddie is at a wedding with the love of her life.
The miner's girl Maggie Hope: Orphaned from birth, Mary Trent has always dreamed of the day she can escape from poverty, and when she meets the dashing young doctor Tom Gallagher, it seems her prayers have been answered. But an untimely pregnancy spells disaster and the threat of returning to a life of destitution. Is a marriage of convenience the only thing that can save her?
Pretty honest Sali Hughes: A witty, wise and truthful beauty handbook for real women on what works in real life from Sali Hughes, beloved journalist and broadcaster.
Bilbo the lifeguard dog : a true story of friendship and heroism Steve Jamieson: When Steve Jamieson met Bilbo, a chocolate Newfoundland puppy, little did he know that the small bundle of fluff would grow to take up a huge space in his heart and change his life forever.
The most dangerous place on Earth Lindsey Lee Johnson: In an edenic community of wealthy Bay Area families, Molly Nicholl, a replacement teacher from a poorer, scrubbier version of California, arrives in the middle of the school year and soon becomes intrigued by the hidden lives of her privileged students.
While the duke was sleeping Sophie Jordan: Shop girl Poppy Fairchurch knows its pointless fantasizing about the Duke of Autenberry. Still, dreams can't hurt anyone, unlike the carriage Poppy spies bearing down upon the unsuspecting duke. After she pulls him to safety, the duke lapses into a coma and Poppy is mistaken for his fiance.
The road home : news from Lake Wobegon Garrison Keillor: From America's favourite storyteller, here are eighteen new tales of Lake Wobegon, hand-picked from live broadcasts of A Prairie Home Companion.
In gallant company Alexander Kent: New York, 1777. As the American Revolution rages on the mainland, the British Navy prepares for action at sea. Against a growing fleet of American and French privateers, the Navy must maintain its blockade of Washington's vital military supplies.
Midshipman Bolitho Alexander Kent: Sixteen-year-old Richard Bolitho waits to join the Gorgon, ordered to sail to the west coast of Africa and to destroy those who challenge the King's Navy. For Bolitho, and for many of the crew, it is a severe and testing initiation into the game of seamanship. Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger December 1773, Falmouth.
Passage to mutiny Alexander Kent: October 1789, New South Wales. Into Sydney, capital of Britain's infant colony, sails the frigate Tempest.
With all despatch Alexander Kent: A troubled peace with France means that in the harbours and estuaries around England, the royal fleet has been left to rot. Even a frigate captain as famous as Richard Bolitho is forced to swallow his pride and visit the Admiralty daily to plead for a ship.
The silent ones Ali Knight: Shy art student Darren Evans would do anything to find out the fate of his beloved sister Carly, presumed to be one of the five female victims of Olivia Duvall. Olivia confessed to the killings and is serving a life term, but refuses to reveal where the girls' remains lie.
Shoe dog : a memoir by the creator of Nike Philip H Knight: In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and CEO Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid start-up and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing, and profitable brands. In 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan.
Get your sht together : how to stop worrying about what you should do so you can finish what you need to do and start doing what you want to do Sarah Knight: Provides a straight-talking, humorous, and helpful guide to shedding self-doubt and finding one's own path to success
Cop job Chris Knopf: It's bad enough when someone you know is brutally murdered; it's worse when the guy was a paranoid schizophrenic helplessly bound to a wheelchair. Sam Acquillo and Jackie Swaitkowski tried to look after Alfie Aldergreen, as had other Southampton villagers, but now they were forced to wonder what else they could have done.
Buddhism : a beginner's guide to inner peace and fulfillment Jack Kornfield: The teachings of Buddhism offer us a practical way to achieve the inner peace, fulfilment, and happiness that we all want. Buddhism is an informative yet compact audio guide with celebrated teacher Jack Kornfield.
The ice princess Camilla Läckberg: Returning to her hometown after the funeral of her parents, writer Erica Falck finds a community on the brink of tragedy. The death of her childhood friend, Alex, is just the beginning. Her wrists slashed, her body frozen in an ice-cold bath, it seems, at first, that she has taken her own life.
Frost wolf Kathryn Lasky: When a terrible danger threatens the wolves of the Beyond, outsider Faolan must take a leadership role and inspire the pack to stand together.
Lone wolf Kathryn Lasky: Abandoned by his pack, a baby wolf with a mysterious mark on his deformed paw survives and embarks on a journey that will change the world of the wolves of the Beyond.
Shadow wolf Kathryn Lasky: After earning the right to return to the wolf pack that abandoned him, the exiled Faolan joins the clan as a lowly "gnaw wolf," but his goal of rising in the pack order is threatened when a jealous rival frames him for an unspeakable crime.
Watch wolf Kathryn Lasky: Far from the owls of Ga'Hoole, a war is brewing. A bear cub has been snatched by a wolf - an unthinkable betrayal of the peace that has long existed between the wolves and grizzly bears of the Beyond.
By winter's light Stephanie Laurens: It's December 1837, and the young adults of the Cynster clan have succeeded in having the family Christmas celebration held at snow-bound Casphairn Manor, Richard and Catriona Cynster's home. Led by Sebastian, Marquess of Earith, and by Lucilla, future Lady of the Vale, and her twin brother, Marcus, the upcoming generation has their own plans for the holiday season.
Lord of the privateers Stephanie Laurens: The eldest of the Frobisher brothers and widely known as the lord of the privateers, Royd Frobisher expects to execute the final leg of the rescue mission his brothers have been pursuing. What he does not expect is to be pressured into taking his emotional nemesis, childhood sweetheart, ex-handfasted bride, and current business partner, Isobel Carmichael, with him. But is it Isobel doing the pressuring, or his own restless unfulfilled psyche?
Tiger Days and the secret cat Sarah Lean: Meet animal lover, Tiger Days! A brand-new young fiction series about animals, friendship and adventure by bestselling author Sarah Lean. Meet animal lover, Tiger Days! When nine-year-old Tiger Days stays with her grandmother at Willowgate House she never knows what might happen...
The Screwtape letters C S Lewis: This profound and striking narrative takes the form of a series of letters from Screwtape, a devil high in the Infernal Civil Service, to his nephew Wormwood, a junior colleague engaged in his first mission on earth trying to secure the damnation of a young man who has just become a Christian. Although the young man initially looks to be a willing victim, he changes his ways and is 'lost' to the young devil.
Grace, not perfection : embracing simplicity, celebrating joy Emily Ley: As a busy wife, new mother, business owner, and designer, Emily Ley came to a point when she suddenly realized she couldn't do it all. She needed to simplify her life, organize her days, and prioritize the priorities. She decided to hold herself to a standard of grace rather than perfection. This mantra led to the creation of her bestselling Simplified Planner(r), a favourite among busy women everywhere--from mamas to executives and everywhere in between.
22 dead little bodies, and other stories Stuart MacBride: From the No. 1 bestselling author of The Missing and the Dead comes the short novel: 22 Dead Little Bodies, plus two short stories: Stramash and DI Steel's Bad Heir Day, and a novella: The 45% Hangover, all featuring his most popular characters - DS Logan McRae and DCI Roberta Steel.
WTF?! : What the French Olivier Magny: With Stuff Parisians Like, Olivier Magny shared his hilarious insights into the fervently held opinions of his fellow Parisians. Now he moves beyond the City of Light to skewer the many idiosyncrasies that make modern France so very unique. In France, the simple act of eating bread is an exercise in creative problem solving and attempting to spell requires a degree of masochism.
The haunted season G M Malliet: Something sinister is afoot at Totleigh Hall, the showcase of the sleepy English village of Nether Monkslip. Lord and Lady Baaden-Boomethistle have been in residence for some weeks now, and the villagers are hoping for a return to the days when the lord of the manor sprinkled benefits across the village like fairy dust. But a sudden grisly death intervenes, and Max Tudor's talent for sorting through clues is once again called into play.
Lifetime Liza Marklund: David Lindholm is found naked on his bed with bullets through his head and stomach. All the homicidal evidence points in the direction of his wife Julia. Julia, who is suffering from shock and trauma, rambles on about a woman who she claims entered the house, killed her husband, and ran off with her son. When journalist Annika Bengtzon is assigned to the case, she must work against the clock to clear Julia's name and find the missing child, before it's too late.
A clash of kings George R R Martin: The Iron Throne once united the Sunset Lands, but King Robert is dead, his widow is a traitor to his memory, and his surviving brothers are set on a path of war amongst themselves. In Dragonstone, Stannis has declared himself king, while Renly proclaims himself king at Storm's End, and Eddard Stark's fifteen-year-old son Robb wears the crown of the north at Winterfell.
A clash of kings George R R Martin: The Iron Throne once united the Sunset Lands, but King Robert is dead, his widow is a traitor to his memory, and his surviving brothers are set on a path of war amongst themselves. In Dragonstone, Stannis has declared himself king, while Renly proclaims himself king at Storm's End, and Eddard Stark's fifteen-year-old son Robb wears the crown of the north at Winterfell. A comet in the night sky, red and malevolent, the colour of blood and flame, can only be an omen of murder and war. Princess Shireen dreams of dragons waking from stone. And a white raven has brought word from the Citadel itself, foretelling the end of summer, the longest in living memory, lasting ten years. The smallfolk say it means an even longer winter to come.
A dance with dragons George R R Martin: The struggle for the Iron Throne continues. On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all.
A dance with dragons George R R Martin: The struggle for the Iron Throne continues. On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all.
A feast for crows George R R Martin: After centuries of strife, the seven powers dividing the land have worn themselves down into a stalemate. The monstrous King Joffrey is dead, and the Northern rebels are scattered. Into this blasted peace, however, come the scavengers, outlaws and renegades, who have been waiting to pick over the remnants. Daring new plots and alliances are formed, and personalities new and old have emerged from the struggle to take up new positions.
A game of thrones George R R Martin: The struggle for the Iron Throne has begun, in a place where winters and summers may last years. 800 feet of solid ice protect the kingdom, and a panoply of medieval-based fantasy characters mix courage, cowardice, nobility and vice in equal measure.
A game of thrones George R R Martin: The struggle for the Iron Throne has begun, in a place where winters and summers may last years. 800 feet of solid ice protect the kingdom, and a panoply of medieval-based fantasy characters mix courage, cowardice, nobility and vice in equal measure.
A storm of swords. Part 1, Steel and snow George R R Martin: The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud, and winter approaches. Beyond the Northern borders, wildlings leave their villages to gather in the ice and stone wasteland of the Frostfangs. From there, the renegade Brother Mance Rayder will lead them South towards the Wall. Robb Stark wears his new-forged crown in the Kingdom of the North, but his defences are ranged against attack from the South, the land of House Stark's enemies the Lannisters.
A storm of swords. Part 2, Blood and gold George R R Martin: The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud, and winter approaches. Beyond the Northern borders, wildlings leave their villages to gather in the ice and stone wasteland of the Frostfangs.
Binny bewitched Hilary McKay: Binny Cornwallis has lost some money. Money that wasn't really hers in the first place. With her best enemy Gareth and her beloved dog Max she turns detective to track it down, but the Cornwallis family are anything but helpful. Little brother James and his friend Dill are having an adventure of their own and big sister Clem is acting very strangely. And on top of all this, Binny suspects their next-door neighbour may be a witch ...
The chemist Stephenie Meyer: She used to work for the U.S. government, but very few people ever knew that. An expert in her field, she was one of the darkest secrets of an agency so clandestine it doesn't even have a name. And when they decided she was a liability, they came for her without warning. Now she rarely stays in the same place or uses the same name for long. They've killed the only other person she trusted, but something she knows still poses a threat.
Kensuke's kingdom Michael Morpurgo: Washed up on an island in the Pacific, Michael struggles to survive on his own. He is found by an old Japanese man and together they work out how he can be saved.
The argonauts Maggie Nelson: A genre-bending memoir, a work of 'autotheory' offering fresh, fierce, and timely thinking about desire, identity, and the limitations and possibilities of love and language. At its centre is a romance: the story of the author's relationship with the artist Harry Dodge. This story, which includes the author's account of falling in love with Dodge, who is fluidly gendered, as well as her journey to and through a pregnancy, is an intimate portrayal of the complexities and joys of (queer) family-making.
The borrowers Mary Norton: Pod, Homily and Arrietty are a family of tiny people who live beneath the floor, behind the grandfather clock in the old rectory. They own nothing - everything they have is borrowed from the 'human beans' who don't even know they exist. Arrietty's father, Pod, is an expert borrower. He can scale curtains using a hatpin and bring back a doll's teacup without breaking it. Girl's aren't supposed to go borrowing, but as Arrietty is an only child, Pod breaks the rules. But when she is in the house borrowing, something happens which changes their lives. Arrietty makes friends with 'the boy upstairs'.
Between the lines Jodi Picoult: What happens when happily ever after isn't. Delilah hates school as much as she loves books. In fact, there's one book in particular she can't get enough of. If anyone knew how many times she has read and re-read the sweet little fairy tale she found in the library, especially the popular kids, she'd be sent to social Siberia forever.
Change of heart Jodi Picoult: One moment June Nealon was happily looking forward to years full of laughter and adventure with her family, and the next, she was staring into a future that was as empty as her heart. Now her life is a waiting game. Waiting for time to heal her wounds, waiting for justice.
Lone wolf Jodi Picoult: Edward Warren, twenty-four, has been living in Thailand for five years, a prodigal son who left his family after an irreparable fight with his father, Luke. But he gets a frantic phone call: His dad lies comatose, gravely injured in the same accident that has also injured his younger sister Cara.
Nineteen minutes Jodi Picoult: Sterling is a small, ordinary New Hampshire town where nothing ever happens -- until the day its complacency is shattered by a shocking act of violence. In the aftermath, the town's residents must not only seek justice in order to begin healing but also come to terms with the role they played in the tragedy. For them, the lines between truth and fiction, right and wrong, insider and outsider have been obscured forever.
Salem Falls Jodi Picoult: Robbed of his teaching career and reputation by a student's false accusations, Jack St. Bride is struggling to rebuild his life, but fresh accusations of rape by teenage girls from his former school threaten to destroy him once again.
Pollyanna Eleanor H Porter: When Pollyanna's father dies, she is sent to live with her only surviving relative, the rich but stern Aunt Polly. Pollyanna's joy soon turns to disappointment when her spinster aunt gives her a cold greeting and tells her she is to stay in the attic.
Lost sound : the forgotten art of radio storytelling Jeffrey Lyn Porter: From Archibald MacLeish to David Sedaris, radio storytelling has long borrowed from the world of literature, yet the narrative radio work of well-known writers and others is a story that has not been told before. And when the literary aspects of specific programs such as The War of the Worlds or Sorry, Wrong Number were considered, scrutiny was superficial.
Mister Monkey Francine Prose: The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author weaves an ingenious, darkly humorous, and brilliantly observant story that follows the exploits and intrigue of a constellation of characters affiliated with an off-off-off-off Broadway children's musical. Mister Monkey - a screwball children's musical about a playfully larcenous pet chimpanzee-is the kind of family favourite that survives far past its prime.
Go in and sink! Douglas Reeman: February 1943. As the balance of the war slowly shifts in Britain's favour, Lieutenant-Commander Steven Marshall brings his battle-scarred submarine into home port. Captain and crew are exhausted after 14 months' continuous service, but for most there can be no thought of leave.
The white guns Douglas Reeman: There will be days when you wonder at and question some of the risks you had to take, the sacrifices you were forced to offer in the face of death ... In Kiel Harbour, 1945, the war in Europe is at an end. But for Lieutenant Vere Marriott and the men of MGB 801, moored amid a nightmare of devastation, it is an uneasy, unsettled peace. New assignments ashore and afloat mean fresh tensions and conflicting emotions. For some, glory now takes second place to profit. For others, revenge at last seems within their grasp. No one is shooting at Marriott now. But dangers come thick and fast - from confrontation with the Russians to his feelings for Fraulein Geghim. There is more to victory than survival ...
Smek for president Adam Rex: Gratuity Tucci and her alien friend, J.Lo, journey to New Boovworld, one of Saturn's moons, to clear J.Lo's name after a string of misunderstandings.
River of souls Kate Rhodes: Jude Shelley, daughter of a prominent cabinet minister, had her whole life ahead of her until she was attacked and left to drown in the Thames. Miraculously, she survived. A year later, her family ask psychologist Alice Quentin to re-examine the case. But then an elderly priest is attacked in Battersea, his body washed up at Westminster Pier.
Breaking cover Stella Rimington: A new Cold War is coming, and Liz Carlyle is about to find herself on very thin ice.
Percy Jackson and the sea of monsters Rick Riordan: Demi-god Percy Jackson and his friends must journey into the Sea of Monsters to save their camp. But first Percy will discover a secret that makes him wonder whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honour or a cruel joke.
Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse (Book 3) Rick Riordan: It's not every day you find yourself in combat with a half-lion, half-human. But when you're the son of a Greek God, it happens. And now my friend Annabeth is missing, a Goddess is in chains and only five half-blood heroes can join the quest to defeat the doomsday monster. Oh and guess what. The Oracle has predicted that not all of us will survive.
The secrets of Wishtide Kate Saunders: Mrs. Laetitia Rodd, aged fifty-two, is the widow of an archdeacon. Living in Hampstead with her confidante and landlady, Mrs. Bentley, who once let rooms to John Keats, Laetitia makes her living as a highly discreet private investigator.
Portland Place : secret diary of a BBC secretary Sarah Shaw: Portland Place is the diary of Sarah Shaw for the year of 1971. Working as a secretary for the BBC at the time, Sarah's diary describes the life of a suburban girl who certainly wasn't 'swinging' but who was, ironically, not only working on a cutting edge BBC survey on sex education but was also about to embark on an extraordinary first love affair. Sarah talks humorously and frankly about what it was like to be a young, working woman at the time as well as life at the BBC during the 1970s.
Maigret and Monsieur Charles Georges Simenon: In 'Maigret and Monsieur Charles', Maigret must discover who is responsible for the sudden disappearance of one of Paris' best-known solicitors
The bar on the Seine Georges Simenon: In 'The Bar on the Seine' a condemned man tells Maigret about a riverside drinking hole where a murderer lurks undetected. Pursuing the clue, Maigret witnesses a death and discovers a much older crime...
Madame Maigret's own case Georges Simenon: In 'Madame Maigret's Own Case', when Madame Maigret makes a friend outside her dentist's office, she stumbles upon the resolution of one of her husband's most stubborn investigations.
Maigret and the burglar's wife Georges Simenon: "Sad Freddie" is committing a burglary when he discovers the body of a dead woman, holding a telephone in her hand. Can Maigret believe the burglar's wife in the face of other evidence?
Maigret and the hundred gibbets Georges Simenon: Georges Simenon and his masterful inspector, Jules Maigret, look back together over one of their favourite cases in this full-cast dramatisation that has been specially adapted for radio from the original novel.
Maigret and the madman of Bergerac Georges Simenon: Georges Simenon and his masterful inspector, Jules Maigret, look back together over one of their favourite cases in this full-cast dramatisation that has been specially adapted for radio from the original novel.
Maigret at the crossroads Georges Simenon: Georges Simenon and his masterful inspector, Jules Maigret, look back together over one of their favourite cases in this full-cast dramatisation that has been specially adapted for radio from the original novel. In 'Maigret at the Crossroads', a murder with unusual characteristics finds Maigret at the remote Three Widows Crossroads.
Maigret goes home Georges Simenon: Georges Simenon and his masterful inspector, Jules Maigret, look back together over one of their favourite cases in this full-cast dramatisation that has been specially adapted for radio from the original novel. In 'Maigret Goes Home' Maigret discovers that things are never the same if you go back, when an anonymous letter draws him to his place of birth.
Maigret goes to school Georges Simenon: Georges Simenon and his masterful inspector, Jules Maigret, look back together over one of their favourite cases in this full-cast dramatisation that has been specially adapted for radio from the original novel. In 'Maigret Goes Home' Maigret discovers that things are never the same if you go back, when an anonymous letter draws him to his place of birth.
Maigret has doubts Georges Simenon: Georges Simenon and his masterful inspector, Jules Maigret, look back together over one of their favourite cases in this full-cast dramatisation that has been specially adapted for radio from the original novel. In 'Maigret Has Doubts', the Inspector regrets being forced to suppress his instincts about the indecipherable Josset case.
Maigret hesitates Georges Simenon: In 'Maigret Hesitates', an anonymous letter throws up a baffling problem: someone is about to be murdered, but who?
Maigret's little joke Georges Simenon: In 'Maigret's Little Joke', Maigret and his wife take a secret holiday in Paris. When a murder occurs, Maigret must get his information from the press and radio. How can he leave Janvier to solve the crime alone?
Maigret's little joke : and other stories Georges Simenon: 'The Yellow Dog' sees Maigret upsetting the citizens of Concarneau as he begins his murder investigation. But there is poison in the Pernod, a howling yellow dog and, it seems, a madman on the loose...
A man's head Georges Simenon: In 'Maigret: A Man's Head', a convicted man is allowed to escape, then followed by police investigating a double murder. Maigret finds himself entering glittering society and a war of nerves with a suspect...
A man's head : and other stories Georges Simenon: In 'Maigret: A Man's Head', a convicted man is allowed to escape, then followed by police investigating a double murder. Maigret finds himself entering glittering society and a war of nerves with a suspect. 'The Bar on the Seine' sees a condemned man telling Maigret about a riverside drinking hole where a murderer lurks undetected.
My friend Maigret Georges Simenon: In 'My Friend Maigret', Maigret investigates the murder of a tramp on the French island of Porquerolles but he is hampered by the attentions of Inspector Pyke of Scotland Yard.
The patience of Maigret Georges Simenon: In 'The Patience of Maigret', Maigret's old bete noire, Manuel Palmari, has been found murdered. Will that help Maigret get to the bottom of his criminal empire at last?
The yellow dog Georges Simenon: In 'Maigret: The Yellow Dog', the citizens of Concarneau are not happy when Maigret begins his murder investigation. But there is poison in the Pernod, a howling yellow dog and, it seems, a madman on the loose...
Home sweet home April Smith: Against the backdrop of America's heartland, this stunning epic drama follows the Kusek family over fifty years, through relocation from metropolis to prairie, the panic of Communism and McCarthyism, a smear campaign, a dramatic trial, and, ultimately, murder. On Christmas Eve, 1985, Jo Kusek discovers her brother and his family have been savagely attacked.
The warden's daughter Jerry Spinelli: Living with her warden father in an apartment above a 1950s prison, Cammie O'Reilly struggles to come to terms with the loss of her mother, who died saving her from harm when she was a baby, and interacts with some of the reformed inmates.
The brightest night Tui Sutherland: Sunny has always taken the Dragonet Prophecy very seriously, so Morrowseer's devastating news changes everything--now she must forge a new identity, and find a way to stop the futile and destructive war between the dragon clans.
The dark secret Tui Sutherland: When Starflight, one of the dragonets of destiny, is kidnapped by the NightWings he finds that the kingdom of his birth is a miserable place, full of terrible secrets and that, with his fellow dragonets too far away to help, the fate of two kingdoms rests in his talons.
Moon rising Tui Sutherland: When Moonwatcher, a young NightWing with secret powers, begins school at the academy started by the dragonets of destiny after the end of the war, she soon realizes that someone is attacking the students. Moon must choose whether to help or continue to hide her gifts.
Talons of power Tui Sutherland: The war is over. The false prophecy has been fulfilled. But the dragonets still have enemies. A dark evil, buried for centuries, is stirring. And a young NightWing may have had the first true prophecy in generations. Something is coming to shake the earth Something is coming to scorch the ground Jade Mountain will fall beneath thunder and ice Unless the lost city of night can be found.
Ring of fire Brad Taylor: Fifteen years ago, in order to win a contract in the Kingdom, a desperate defense contractor used a shell company to provide a bribe to a wealthy Saudi businessman. Now a powerful player in the defense industry, he panics when the Panama Papers burst onto the public scene. Providing insight into the illicit deeds of offshore financing, they could prove his undoing.
Murder in Chelsea Victoria (Victoria E.) Thompson: Sarah Brandt is shattered when she learns that a woman has inquired at the Daughters of Hope Mission for Catherine, the abandoned child she has taken as her daughter. The woman claims she was Catherine's nursemaid, and is now acting on behalf of the girl's mother to reunite them.
Murder on Amsterdam Avenue Victoria (Victoria E.) Thompson: In the midst of Sarah and Frank's wedding preparations, Sarah accompanies her mother on a condolence call to the Upper West Side, where Charles Fairfax, the son of family friends, has died unexpectedly after suffering from a mysterious disease.
Murder on Fifth Avenue Victoria (Victoria E.) Thompson: Sarah Brandt and Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy investigate the murder of a Knickerbocker club member.
Murder on Mulberry Bend Victoria (Victoria E.) Thompson: Sarah Brandt, a midwife in turn-of-the-century New York City, has seen more than her share of joy and sorrow, birth and death. Now she will see for the first time how the squalor of the streets can breed madness and murder.
Murder on Sister's Row Victoria (Victoria E.) Thompson: A lady of means helps midwife Sarah Brandt rescue a young woman and her newborn from a brothel. But when the wealthy benefactor is found murdered, Sarah uncovers some unpleasant truths about the victim, her charity, and the woman and child Sarah risked her own life to save.
The Eiger sanction Trevanian: Meet Jonathan Hemlock. He has a renovated Gothic church on Long Island for his home, he teaches art, climbs mountains, and performs assassinations (sanctions) to get money to augment his fabulous collection of art masterpieces purchased in the black market. Against his will he is tricked into a most hazardous sanction assignment that involves an attempt to conquer and scale on of the most treacherous mountain peaks in the Swiss Alps, the Eiger.
Hillbilly elegy : a memoir of a family and culture in crisis J D Vance: Vance, a former marine and Yale Law School graduate, provides an account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class.
The Christmas light Donna VanLiere: In the small town of Grandon, five very different people discover the true meaning of Christmas. Jennifer and Ryan are both single parents, struggling with their own losses and heartache. Sixteen-year-old Kaylee is faced with a life-changing situation that has affected her whole family.
The Christmas note Donna VanLiere: Gretchen Daniels has recently moved into an apartment with her two children to be closer to her mother, Miriam. She and her children are building a life together in a new community when a mysterious young woman, Melissa McCreary, moves into the apartment next to them.
From the earth to the moon Jules Verne
Journey to the center of the earth Jules Verne: Geologist Otto Lidenbrock is perusing an ancient Icelandic manuscript when he discovers a mysterious encrypted note. The message reveals the account of a sixteenth-century explorer who claims to have found a passageway to the centre of the earth.
Creature teacher goes wild Sam Watkins: Something's out of control in the classroom! Jake and his class are going to the opening of Wilf's Wild adventure Theme Park. Things get a bit too wild, though, when Jake's teacher - Mr Hyde - ends up turning into Creature and causing chaos! Jake and his friends will have to find Creature and get him to turn back into Mr Hyde before the truth about their teacher gets out. It's going to be a rollercoaster of an adventure!
A tiger tale Holly Webb: Kate's grandfather has died and she's missing him desperately. Her Mum wants Kate to talk about it, but that only makes Kate angry. Granddad has gone and he's never coming back. At least she has her toy tiger, Amos, to keep her company. It was a present from Granddad, and somehow holding him close makes Granddad seem less far away. But she doesn't expect Amos to turn into a real tiger - a big, comforting, friendly tiger who smells of Granddad, and sounds like him too.
The envoy Edward Wilson: Kit Fournier, a disaffected former American officer, goes deep undercover and sides with the enemy at the height of the Cold War. Giving a unique look into the CIA in London, Kit faces not only the looming arms race and an impending H-bomb apocalypse but also a crisis of the soul-brought about by the unveiling of his own dark, personal secret that might prove more deadly than the dispatches he's decoding.
The kingdom of speech Tom Wolfe: Taking readers on a rollicking ride through history, a master storyteller and reporter, whose legend began in journalism, presents a paradigm-shifting argument that speech, not evolution, is responsible for humanity's complex societies and achievements.

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Evading the duke : a Regency romance collection: The Wooing Game: The first meeting for James, Earl of Wynn and Miss Charlotte Cavanaugh was not so spectacular. Come to think of it, neither was the second which led to a hasty marriage followed by three years of speculation as to why the two were never seen in the same room.
Inspirations: 'Anthology' comes from the Greek word that stands for garlands - a bouquet of flowers. An anthology then, should be a sort of reminder of something else, a small token of something much larger.
The princess and the pea: Although the handsome prince meets ladies blessed with beauty, wealth and brains, he knows in his heart that none is the true princess he longs for. Then, one stormy night, a wet, dishevelled and very weary young woman knocks at the castle door. Could she be his queen? One tiny pea buried underneath twenty soft mattresses might reveal the truth.
Why we need love: A collection of excerpts, passages, and paintings that explore how some of the great minds of civilization have tackled the question of why we need love.
One fine day Erica Abbott: Celebrated operatic soprano Caroline Prince has returned to Denver to assume the position of artistic director of the regional opera company. When her path crosses that of Jill Allen, the passion they'd shared before Caroline's career skyrocketed still seems to burn hot for both of them. But Jill remembers all too well being a distant second in Caroline's list of passions. How can she trust that Caroline will be content in her new life and they can build something that will last?
The murder book Jane Adams: Introducing Detective Chief Inspector Henry Johnstone in the first of a brand-new historical mystery series. Lincolnshire, England. June, 1928. When three freshly-buried bodies are unearthed in the front yard of a rented cottage, DCI Henry Johnstone, a specialist murder detective from London, is summoned to investigate.
Tokyo vice : a western reporter on the police beat in Japan Jake Adelstein: From the only American journalist ever to have been admitted to the insular Tokyo Metropolitan Police Press Club, here is a unique, firsthand, revelatory look at Japanese culture from the underbelly up.
Zelda's Big Adventure Marie Alafaci
Excel 2016 power programming with VBA Michael Alexander: Encompassing an analysis of Excel application development and a complete introduction to Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) - with over 800 pages of tips, tricks, and best practices, this comprehensive book presents all of the techniques you need to develop both large and small Excel applications.
The beckoning lady Margery Allingham: Tonker and Minnie Cassands' garden party proceeds as planned, even after the death of the eccentric Mr. William Faraday. But after a second death, of a tax inspector that wasn't very well-liked, the Cassands still intend to carry on with their party. Albert Campion notices, however, that all the fuss surrounding the festivities provides perfect cover for more sinister activities.
More work for the undertaker Margery Allingham: Apron Lane is a little bit of Dickensian London that still appears to be flourishing in the brave new post-War world. Urchins abound, and a quasi-feudal order is maintained by the eccentric Palinode family, once the squires of Apron Street and still expecting a certain forelock-tugging deference, even as their fortunes have evaporated.
The goat who chewed too much Tom Angleberger: Inspector Flytrap in the Goat Who Chewed Too Much brings readers back to the wacky world of Inspector Flytrap's Detective Agency, home to the world-renowned solver of BIG DEAL mysteries. The plant detective works tirelessly with his assistant, Nina,on his community's unsolved cases. There's no case too big, but there are definitely cases too small for this endearingly self-important plant detective.
Widow's Peak Joel Anthony: The mayor of Widow's Peak, a picturesque lakeside town in western Ohio, is dead. Although his death was made to look like a suicide, Mike Pace, one of the first police officers at the crime scene, thinks differently.
Pawn's gambit Harry Armstrong: This is an enthralling political thriller. Starting from one seemingly inconsequential event, it escalates to embrace contemporary political events on an epic scale. Though a work of fiction, the author's detailed research into this world, the institutions and the places involved, give a startling authenticity to the tale which emerges.
Think big : overcoming obstacles with optimism Jennifer Arnold: Jennifer Arnold and Bill Klein have faced some big challenges in their lives. On the way to becoming a preeminent neonatologist and a successful entrepreneur--as well as parents and television stars--these two have faced prejudice, medical scares, and the uncertainty of life with special needs children. And even though they have dealt with fear, depression, hopelessness, and the urge to give up, they have found a way to persevere.
Heir to the duke Jane Ashford: As eldest son of the Duke of Langford, Nathaniel Gresham sees his arranged marriage to Lady Violet Devere as just another obligation to fulfill--highly suitable, if unexciting. But as Violet sets out to transform herself from dowdy wallflower to dazzling young duchess-to-be, proper Nathaniel decides to prove he's a match for his new bride's vivacity and daring.
Lord Sebastian's secret Jane Ashford: Lord Sebastian Gresham is a battle-tested soldier and brilliant strategist. Yet all his life he's had to hide his complete failure to decipher letters. In his own mind, he's just stupid. What a miracle it is that he's found the perfect bride.
What the duke doesn't know Jane Ashford: A proper English wife, or the freedom of the sea? Lord James Gresham is the fifth son of the Duke of Langford, a captain in the Royal Navy, and at a loss for what to do next. He's made his fortune; perhaps now he should find a proper wife and set up his nursery.
A leap of faith Trisha Ashley: Sappho Jones stopped counting birthdays when she reached thirty but, even with her hazy grip on mathematics, she realises that she's on the slippery slope to the big four-oh! With the thought suddenly lodged in her mind that she's a mere cat's whisker away from becoming a single eccentric female living in a country cottage in Wales, she has the urge to do something dramatic before it's too late. The trouble is, as an adventurous woman of a certain age, Sappho's pretty much been there, done that, got the T-shirt. In fact, the only thing she hasn't tried is motherhood. And with sexy potter Nye on hand as a potential daddy - or at least donor - is it time for her to consider the biggest leap of all? It's either that or buy a cat...
The Golden Legend Nadeem Aslam
Our song Dani Atkins: This is the story of Ally and Charlotte, whose paths have intersected over the years though they've never really been close friends. Charlotte married Ally's ex and first true love, David. Fate is about to bring them together one last, dramatic time and change their lives forever.
Hag-seed : The tempest retold Margaret Atwood: Felix is at the top of his game as artistic director of the Makeshiweg Theatre Festival. His productions have amazed and confounded. Now he's staging a Tempest like no other: not only will it boost his reputation, it will heal emotional wounds. Or that was the plan.
Dawn in my heart Ruth Axtell: Called home to Regency London after his brother's death, Tertius Pembroke, Earl of Skylar, must marry quickly and produce an heir. Lady Gillian Edwards seems the ideal bride: young, beautiful and innocent.
The parent agency David Baddiel: Barry has always hated being called Barry. In fact, its number 2 on the list of things he blames his parents for, along with 1. 'being boring' and 3. 'always being tired'. But then one day Barry makes a fateful wish, and finds himself in a world where everything is upside down.
Safe kids, smart parents : what parents need to know to keep their children safe Rebecca Anne Bailey: This practical guide to keeping children safe at any age empowers both parents and kids to be alert, follow a safety list and to critically assess situations to take the right steps to reduce risks.
The twilight wife A J Banner: Thirty-four-year-old marine biologist Kyra Winthrop remembers nothing about the diving accident that left her with a complex form of memory loss. With only brief flashes of the last few years of her life, her world has narrowed to a few close friendships on the island where she lives with her devoted husband, Jacob.
The cauliflower Nicola Barker: To the world he is Sri Ramakrishna godly avatar, esteemed spiritual master, beloved guru. To Rani Rashmoni, he is the Brahmin fated to defy tradition. But to Hriday, his nephew and long-time caretaker, he is just Uncle, maddening, bewildering Uncle, prone to entering trances at the most inconvenient of times, known to form dangerous acts of self-effacement, who must be vigilantly safeguarded not only against jealous enemies but also against that most treasured yet insidious of sulphur-rich vegetables: the cauliflower.
Never too late Jo Barney: Decades ago, a shotgun wedding locked Edith into a life with a husband she's not sure she ever loved. At sixty-five, she feels like a ghost in her own life, wondering where all this came from: the scornful husband, the mercenary brood of grandchildren, her well-meaning but controlling daughter-in-law.
The runaway Jo Barney: Ellie is in her sixties, gruff and independent. She doesn't expect much from life; it's broken enough promises to her. The only ugliness in the world Ellie can truly clean up is the graffiti marring mailboxes in her neighbourhood, and she centres her days around this as one of the few acts that gives her a little peace.
Blackass A Igoni Barrett: Furo Wariboko wakes on the morning of a job interview to discover he's turned into a white man: red hair, green eyes, pale skin. In this condition he plunges into the bustle of Lagos to make his fortune.
Getting wild Sarah Barrie: When Ella Jameson steps into a room, people scramble to attention. She's ruthless, terrifying, and untouchable - and very, very successful as Editor-in-Chief of Australia's top travel magazine. Then Ryan Edwards, Adventure traveller, walks into her office with an unexpected job proposal, and Ella just knows he's going to be trouble.
Winter duet Anne Barwell: Germany 1944. Hunted for treason and the information he carries, Kristopher and Michel leave their safe house to journey across Germany toward Switzerland. Caught in a series of Allied bombings, they stop to help civilians and narrowly escape capture by German forces.
The day of the tortoise H E (Herbert Ernest) Bates: The Day of the Tortoise, a novella published in 1961, is a touching tale of a brief interlude of pleasure in the stale existence of Fred Tomlinson, a man nearing his sixties. A bachelor, Fred shops, cleans, cooks, and otherwise indulges the eccentric demands of his three spinster sisters until a chance meeting with the fun-loving Kitty who, without the sisters' knowledge, begins to disrupt the household's long-established routines.
Triple echo H E (Herbert Ernest) Bates: Published in 1970, The Triple Echo was Bates's last significant novella, but one which he described as taking twenty-five years to complete.Set in the 1940s, the wife of a war prisoner lives in desperate loneliness and fear on an isolated farmstead. She encounters a young farmboy completely out of his element as a soldier, and the two carve out a relationship in defiance of the war around them.
Lisette's Paris notebook Catherine Bateson: What do you wear to Paris? Ami and I discussed it for hours but I still couldn't think of anything suitable. Ami said a trench coat with nothing underneath but your best underwear.
The little pea Eric Battut: A green pea plant grows in a garden. Inside one pod, a small green pea decides that he is not going to be like all the other peas; he is going to be different. His journey leads him to meet a beautiful peacock, a ferocious tiger, and a noisy elephant. Each of these animals inspires Little Pea and he takes something from each of them back to the garden - but will the others accept Little Pea's desire to be different? Full of humour and optimism, this touching story of a little pea is at once an Adventure story and a celebration of uniqueness.
Cyanide games Richard Beasley: When Melissa Cheung's husband is arrested in China for corruption, her first call is to Peter Tanner. As a criminal defence barrister, Tanner often crosses paths with some of the most evil but wealthy members of the nation's underbelly.
Huckleberry hearts Jennifer Beckstrand: Though Cassie Coblenz left her Amish community to go to college, Mammi and Dawdi's farm will always feel like home. It's the ideal place for an extended study break - at least until her grandmother's handsome English doctor becomes a regular distraction. Zach Reynolds is the kind of heartbreaker Cassie has learned to avoid, no matter how charming he may be.
Maggie's Kitchen Caroline Beecham: Amid the heartbreak and danger of London in the Blitz of WWII, Maggie Johnson finds her courage in friendship and food. They might all travel the same scarred and shattered streets on their way to work, but once they entered Maggie's Kitchen, it was somehow as if the rest of the world didn't exist. When the British Ministry of Food urgently calls for the opening of restaurants to feed tired and hungry Londoners during WWII, Maggie Johnson seems close to realising a long-held dream.
Pond Claire-Louise Bennett: A deceptively slender volume, it captures with utterly mesmerizing virtuosity the interior reality of its unnamed protagonist, a young woman living a singular and mostly solitary existence on the outskirts of a small coastal village.
The prisoner Alex Berenson: To unmask a CIA mole, John Wells must resume his old undercover identity as an al Qaeda jihadi--and hope he can survive it--in the new cutting-edge novel from the #1 bestselling author.
The bookshop on Rosemary Lane Ellen Berry: Take a trip to the Yorkshire village of Burley Bridge, where a very special little cookbook shop has just opened its doors... In the beginning... Kitty Cartwright has always solved her problems in the kitchen. Her cookbooks are her life, and there isn't an issue that Cooking with Aspic can't fix.
The perfect distraction Jessica Bird: "Have you met Madeline Maguire?" Sure have, Spike thought. I saw her last night in my dreams. As far as sexy bad boy Spike Moriarty was concerned, Madeline Maguire defined female perfection. When they'd met, she'd walked up and asked to see his tattoos as if she wasn't the most gorgeous thing on the planet.
Love's sweet revenge Rosanne Bittner: Over the years, Jake and Miranda Harkner have endured all the dangers a wild and brutal West could throw at them. Now, settled on their ranch in the beautiful Colorado hill country, they've finally found peace. But for a man like Jake Harkner, danger is always lurking, and the world may not be ready for an infamous outlaw-turned-lawman-turned-legend to hang up his guns.
Tom Clancy's Duty and honour Grant Blackwood: Even though he's on forced leave from the clandestine intelligence group known as The Campus, Jack Ryan, Jr., still finds himself caught in the crosshairs after an attempt on his life is thwarted when he turns the tables on his would-be dispatcher.
Three dark crowns Kendare Blake: In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers.
I will marry George Clooney (... by Christmas) Tracy Bloom: There comes a time in every woman's life when the only answer is to marry George Clooney. For Michelle, that time is now. Slogging her guts out in a chicken factory, whilst single-handedly bringing up a teenager who hates her, is far from the life that 36-year-old Michelle had planned.
No-one ever has sex on a Tuesday Tracy Bloom: Childhood sweethearts Matthew and Katy agree they must never see each other again after they end up in bed together following a school re-union. So all is forgotten - until eight months later when a shock meeting at an antenatal class forces them to confront the fact that Matthew could be the father of Katy's baby.
Secrets of a scandalous marriage Valerie Bowman: A duchess awaiting trial for her vile husband's murder is the most delicious gossip the town has heard in years. But for Kate Townsende, the woman in question, it could be a matter of life and death. And when a shrewd and handsome nobleman offers to publish her side of the story while arranging for a barrister to take her case, she's tempted by much more than the chance to defend herself.
Everyone is watching Megan Bradbury: 1967. Robert Mapplethorpe knows he is an artist. From his childhood home in Queens he yearns for the heat and excitement of the city, the press of other people's bodies. He wants to be watched, he wants to be known. 1891. Walt Whitman has already found fame, and has settled into his own sort of old age. Still childlike, still passionate, he travels with his friend and biographer Bucke to the city he has always adored, the scene of his greatest triumphs and rejections.
A promise to protect Patricia Bradley: In a steamy small town of secrets, danger, and broken promises, a woman reaches out to a former love to save her brother's life-can she prevent her own secret from being revealed?
Shadows of the past Patricia Bradley: Psychology professor and criminal profiler Taylor Martin prides herself on being able to solve any crime, except the one she wants most desperately to solve--the disappearance of her father twenty years ago. When she finally has a lead on his whereabouts, Taylor returns home to Logan Point, Mississippi, to investigate.
Silence in the dark Patricia Bradley: Bailey Adams broke off her engagement to Danny Maxwell two years ago, and fled Logan Point for the mission field in Chihuahua, Mexico. Now she's on the run-- she just doesn't know from whom. To make matters worse, people who help her along the way find themselves in danger too-- including Danny. In the midst of the chaos, can Bailey keep herself from falling in love with her rescuer all over again?
Gone without a Trace Patricia Bradley
Conditional love Cathy Bramley: Meet Sophie Stone, a thirty-something serial procrastinator. Tesco knickers, Take That and tea with two sugars is about as exciting as it gets. Sophie's life is safe and predictable, which is just the way she likes it, thank you very much.
Outlaw's pursuit : a western duo Max Brand: Bob Lindsay is stuck in his shack in the Powder Mountains during a huge dust storm. When he finally emerges, he finds his water hole is nothing but a wallow of mud, and two-thirds of his crop has been wiped out.
The affair Amanda Brooke: A shocking story about a fifteen-year-old girl and the man who took advantage of her. "You might as well know from the start, I'm not going to tell on him and I don't care how much trouble I get in. It's not like it could get any worse than it already is.I can't. Don't ask me why, I just can't".
The goodbye gift Amanda Brooke: Lucy Cunliffe is waiting for a heart. Just twenty-four, she's spent most of her life going in and out of hospital and after numerous operations, there's nothing more the doctors can do, other than wait for the right donor. The day she gets the call is a day of joy and sorrow.
Not just for Christmas Alexandra Brown: Kitty, who runs the Spotted Pig Tea-rooms in the picturesque village of Tindledale, thinks she's come to terms with her husband Ed's death on active duty. When she learns that Ed's army dog, a black Labrador named Monty, is being retired and needs rehoming, it awakens her heartache once more.
The secret of Orchard Cottage Alexandra Brown: April Wilson is wondering what to do next: her life has been turned upside down after the loss of her husband so she's hoping to piece herself together again with a visit to her elderly great aunt, Edith. Arriving in the rural idyll of Tindledale, she's dismayed to find Edith's cottage and the orchards surrounding it in a sorry state of disrepair.
This is not over Holly Brown: You'll have your deposit within seven business days, just like it says on Getaway.com. I've put through a refund to your credit card for the full amount, minus $200 to replace the stained sheets...Miranda. When 30-year-old Dawn reads Miranda's email, she sees red.
Goodnight moon Margaret Wise Brown: Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room: goodnight chairs, goodnight comb, goodnight air.
Sensible shoes : a story about the spiritual journey Sharon Garlough Brown: Follow the moving stories of four women as they are drawn into a spiritual formation journey at a retreat centre: Hannah, a pastor who doesn't realize how exhausted she is.
Chocolate horse Bonnie Bryant: For as long as Carole and Lisa have known their best friend, Stevie, she's been at war with one - or all - of her three brothers. In fact Stevie never misses an opportunity to tease Chad about his current girlfriend, dye Alex's underwear pink, or put stones in Michael's lunchbag. But all that changes when Stevie's twin, Alex, contracts meningitis, and becomes seriously ill. This time Stevie is looking for a way to show one of her brothers just how much she cares.
Horse crazy ; &, Horse shy Bonnie Bryant: The Saddle Club stars three heroines, Stevie, Carole and Lisa, who form The Saddle Club at the Pine Hollow Stables. Each character has a distinctly different personality but all share an equal love of horses and a strong loyalty to each other.Carole Hanson and Stevie Lake have been best friends ever since they met at Pine Hollow Stables.
No turning back Tracy Buchanan: Famous radio presenter Anna Graves and her daughter are violently attacked in the local park. They escape the worst but the attacker is left with a serious injury and later dies in hospital. Anna's life falls apart from that moment. She is charged with manslaughter, subject to threats from the dead boy's family and the focus of a media frenzy.
Heart of darkness : Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska David Burke: In January 1982, Bruce Springsteen recorded a set of demos in his New Jersey bedroom for what was intended to be his new studio album. These recordings, including, as they did, "Born In The USA", which was to become Springsteen's signature hit only a few years later, promised an impressive album.
The other half of my heart Stephanie Butland: Fifteen years ago Bettina May's life's veered off course in one disastrous night. Still reeling from the shock of losing everything she thought was hers, Bettina opens a bakery in a village and throws herself into the comfort of bread-making. She spends her days kneading dough and measuring ingredients.?
The secret Rhonda Byrne: Once known only by an elite who were unwilling to share their knowledge of the power, 'the secret' of obtaining anything you desire is now revealed by prominent physicists, authors and philosophers as being based in the universal Law of Attraction. And the good news is that anyone can access its power to bring themselves health, wealth and happiness. Fragments of The Secret have been found in oral traditions, literature, religions and philosophies throughout the centuries.
Ronaldo : the obsession for perfection L (Luca) Caioli: A three-time winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or, Cristiano Ronaldo's status as a footballing superstar is unquestionable. His insatiable desire to succeed and to improve himself year after year has seen him rise to the very pinnacle of his sport and kept him there for nearly a decade now.
A time to heal Barbara Cameron: Christopher Marshall is a weary and wounded ex-soldier who just wants some peace in his life. He met Hannah in the hospital and later corresponds with her.
The lost gate Orson Scott Card: Danny grew up in a family compound in Virginia, believing that he alone of his family had no magical power. But he was wrong. Kidnapped from his high school by a rival family, he learns that he has the power to reopen the gates between Earth and the world of Westil.
Dadland : a journey into uncharted territory Keggie Carew: Keggie Carew grew up in the gravitational field of an unorthodox father who lived on his wits and dazzling charm. As his memory begins to fail, she embarks on a quest to unravel his story, and soon finds herself in a far more consuming place than she had bargained for. Tom Carew was a maverick, a left-handed stutterer, a law unto himself.
IQ and psychometric test workbook : essential preparation for verbal, numerical and spatial aptitude tests, and personality tests Philip J Carter: Although most people believe that there is little we can do to improve the intelligence we were born with, the brain can be exercised just like any other part of the body. Thought processes and intelligence scoring can be improved by practising different types of testing.
Angel cake Cathy Cassidy: Anya used to dream of moving to Britain to start a brand-new life. But as she sits in a school where nobody understands her, she dreams of Polish summer skies and the place where she once belonged. Then Anya meets bad boy Dan. He's no angel, but she's sure there's a sweeter side to him. And when things begin to fall apart, Anya realizes she's not alone - how can Dan be such bad news when being with him feels like heaven?
Dizzy Cathy Cassidy: Dizzy's mum left when she was small. But every year, on her birthday, something arrives in the post - a present or a card with her mum's loopy writing on. Dizzy has kept everything. But this year is different. This year's present is her mum, in person. Tanned and skinny with loads of earrings and a huge smile, Storm is a human whirlwind. She whisks Dizzy away for a summer that puts her whole world in a spin.
Driftwood Cathy Cassidy: Hannah and Joey have been best friends forever - just the two of them. But when Joey's new foster brother, Paul, turns up, everything changes. Hannah's world is turning upside down. Can you rescue a friendship when it's drowning? Can you save a friend in trouble - if they don't want to be saved?
Ginger snaps Cathy Cassidy: Gone are the days when Ginger was an outsider, always on the fringes of friendship. She's swapped puppy fat and pigtails for make-up and hair straighteners and never looked back. Ginger and Shannon are best mates, but when they befriend lonely Emily, everything changes. Are Ginger and Shannon drifting apart or can they stay best friends forever?
Hopes & dreams Cathy Cassidy: Jodie always feels like second best, caught in the shadow of her best friend Summer. Now Jodie has taken Summer's place at the prestigious Rochelle Academy. It's everything she's ever dreamt of, but she's racked with guilt and struggling to follow her dancing dreams.With the help of her friends and the gorgeous Sebastien, will Jodie finally take a risk and step into the spotlight?
Indigo blue Cathy Cassidy: When Indigo's mum announces that they're moving - just Indie, Mum and baby Misti - Indie doesn't understand. Why the hurry? Where are they going? Will her best friend, Jo, still be there for her? In a dingy old flat with a grumpy neighbour, no heating and only biscuits to eat, Indie begins to realize that her mum's got a reason for running away - a secret no one can admit ...
Moon & stars Cathy Cassidy: It's Halloween and Finch is returning to Tanglewood - Skye can't wait to see him. But Finch has a secret he isn't ready to share and he doesn't know if he can face her. After a spooky night in the gypsy caravan, Finch realises this can't go on - but will he find the courage to do the right thing?
Scarlett Cathy Cassidy: Scarlett's not red like a sunset, she's red with rage. She cannot BELIEVE her mum's sunk so low as to pack her off to Ireland to stay with the dad who left them. Surely he's the reason for everything going wrong, her never being able to stay in a school, rules always just, somehow, seeming to get broken? Ha! They won't get round her so easily. But she hasn't reckoned the gorgeous Kian, and he might just find a way to change Scarlett's mind. There's a chance that - this time - things will be different ...
Summer's dream Cathy Cassidy: Summer has always dreamed of dancing, and when a place at ballet school comes up, she wants it so badly it hurts. Middle school ends and the holidays begin, but unlike her sisters, Summer has no time for lazy days and sunny beach parties. The audition becomes her obsession, and things start spiralling out of control...The more Summer tries to find perfection, the more lost she becomes. Will she realise - with the help of the boy who wants more than friendship - that dreams come in all shapes and sizes?
Sundae girl Cathy Cassidy: Jude's family are crazy, quirky, bizarre ... her mum brings her nothing but trouble and her dad thinks he's Elvis! All she wants is a hassle-free life - but it's not easy when she's chasing a trail of broken promises. Things go from bad to worse, but could the floppy-haired boy from school be her knight on shining rollerblades ...?
Sweet Honey Cathy Cassidy: Honey is going to live with her dad in Australia. Determined to make a fresh start, she couldn't be further away from the tough times at Tanglewood. Her new life is a dream come true - until school begins. The girls are different from Honey's friends in England and the only person who seems to understand her is the cute boy from the beach she's chatting to online. But when he, the girls at school and even her dad start breaking promises, who can she trust? All alone on the other side of the world, Honey's past is about to catch up with her.
Breath of earth Beth Cato: In an alternate 1906, the United States and Japan have forged a powerful confederation the Unified Pacific in an attempt to dominate the world. Their first target is a vulnerable China. In San Francisco, headstrong secretary Ingrid Carmichael is assisting a group of powerful geomancer wardens who have no idea of the depth of her own talent or that she is the only woman to possess such skills.
The Yiddish policemen's union Michael Chabon: In a world in which Alaska, rather than Israel, has become the homeland for the Jews following World War II, Detective Meyer Landsman and his half-Tlingit partner Berko investigate the death of a heroin-addled chess prodigy.
The traitor Kimberley Chambers: She fell for the enemy. Now she must pay the price.The gripping second novel from the #1 bestselling author in the Mitchells & O'Haras trilogy.The Mitchells and the O'Haras have been enemies for years.One a gangland family, the other travellers, they resort to violence to solve problems between them.
Black jade Kylie Chan: The Heavenly defences struggle to hold against the combined might of the Eastern and Western demon hordes. The God of War Xuan Wu is now at full strength but is his might enough to safeguard the realm when half the Heavens are already in their hands? John and Emma fight a last-ditch desperate struggle to conserve their kingdom and protect their families as everything around them falls apart.
Need Joelle Charbonneau: In this exploration of the dark side of social media, and government control and manipulation, the teenagers in a small town are drawn deeper and deeper into a social networking site that promises to grant their every need--regardless of the consequences.
Don't tempt me Loretta Lynda Chase: Spunky English girl overcomes impossible odds and outsmarts heathen villains. That's the headline when Zoe Lexham returns to England. After twelve years in the exotic east, she's shockingly adept in the sensual arts. She knows everything a young lady shouldn't and nothing she ought to know. She's a walking scandal, with no hope of a future-- unless someone can civilize her. Lucien de Grey, the Duke of Marchmont, is no knight in shining armour.
Your scandalous ways Loretta Lynda Chase: James Cordier is all blue blood and entirely dangerous. He's a master of disguise, a brilliant thief, a first-class lover - all for King and Country - and, by gad, he's so weary of it. His last mission is to "acquire" a packet of incriminating letters from one notorious woman.
The slow cooker cookbook : 87 easy, healthy, and delicious recipes for slow cooked meals John Chatham: Slow cooking offers the best of both worlds - hearty, healthy meals with minimal effort. The slow cooker, or "Crock Pot" as it is commonly referred to, is well known for its delectable pot roasts and savoury stews, but what is less known is that it is capable of so much more. E
Hong Kong Piera Chen: Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Hong Kong is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Cruise Victoria Harbour aboard the Star Ferry, ride on the Peak Tram for amazing views, or explore the Mong Kok markets; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hong Kong and begin your journey now!
The city of gold and lead John Christopher: Three boys set out on a secret mission to penetrate the City of the Tripods and learn more about these strange beings that rule the earth.
The pool of fire John Christopher: Will and a small group of free people plan to destroy the three great cities of the Tripods before the arrival of a space ship destined to doom the planet.
When the Tripods came John Christopher: Fourteen-year-old Laurie and his family attempt to flee England when the Tripods descend from outer space and begin brainwashing everyone with their hypnotic Caps.
The white mountains John Christopher: Young Will Parker and his companions make a perilous journey toward an outpost of freedom where they hope to escape from the ruling Tripods, who capture mature human beings and make them docile, obedient servants.
Lost city of the Templars Paul Christopher: Retired Army Ranger turned historian John Holliday has thwarted the plots of Rex Deus, the twenty-first-century incarnation of the Templars, all over the world. Now, the lost journal of explorer Percy Fawcett leads Holliday deep into the South American jungles on a quest to uncover the greatest mystery of the Middle Ages ... Trailed by an infamous tomb raider and menaced by a tribe of hostile natives, Holliday and his crew uncover a five-hundred-year-old society hidden in the cauldron of the Amazon.
Red Templar Paul Christopher: After nearly losing his life in Africa, retired Army Ranger and historian John Holliday is ready for some R & R back in the U.S. But when a dishevelled Russian called Genrikhovich intercepts him in the airport, Holliday's homecoming will have to wait.
Secret of the Templars Paul Christopher: Ex-army ranger turned historian John Holliday is in search for the truth behind the ancient and deadly Templar order. Putting their lives in danger, Holliday and his good friend Eddie once again travel the world on the trail of a deadly Templar plot.
The Templar conspiracy Paul Christopher: In Rome, the public assassination of the Pope by a sniper on Christmas Day sets off a massive investigation that stretches across the globe. But behind the veil of Rex Deus--the Templar cabal that silently wields power in the twenty-first century--the plot has only just begun. When retired Army Ranger John Holliday uncovers the true motive behind the Pontiff's murder, he must unlock the secrets of the modern Templar conspiracy--and unravel a deadly design to extend the Templar influence to the highest levels of power.
The Templar cross Paul Christopher: Retired Army Ranger John Holliday has reluctantly settled into his teaching position at West Point, when young Israeli archaeologist Rafi Wanounou comes to him with desperate news. Holliday's niece--and Rafi's fiancee --Peggy has been kidnapped while photographing the excavation of an ancient tomb in Egypt.
The Templar legion Paul Christopher: Army Ranger Lt. Col. John Holliday continues his quest to uncover the mysterious secrets of the ancient Templar Order, an organization renowned for its incredible wealth and hidden power.
The Templar throne Paul Christopher: The hidden hand which rules history Army Ranger John Holliday has made it his life's mission to unlock the secrets of the ruthless, ancient Templar Order, who are as renowned for their hidden wealth and power as for their desperate secrecy.
Valley of the Templars Paul Christopher: Retired Army Ranger John Holliday and his friend Eddie travel to Cuba in search of Eddie's brother, who has vanished mysteriously. Soon they find themselves trying desperately to stop the shocking plot of a secet Templar cabal that has been growing for five hundred years. As the conspiracy tightens its iron grip around the corrupt and dying Castro regime, Holliday must find Eddie's brother before it is too late and the secret horror of what lies in the Valley of Death is revealed.
The longest date : life as a wife Cindy Chupack: The bestselling author of The Between Boyfriends Book and an award-winning writer for Sex and the City and Modern Family takes a hilarious, heartbreaking look at marriage. Cindy Chupack has spent much of her adult life writing about dating and relationships for several hit TV series and as a sex columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine.
A rustle of silk Alys Clare: Introducing physician-sleuth Dr Gabriel Taverner in the first of an intriguing series of mysteries set in early 17th century Devon. 1603. Former ship's surgeon Gabriel Taverner is attempting to re-establish himself as a country physician in rural Devon.
The doctor's gift Lucy Clark: When redhead Dr. Kelly O'Shea roars into the small Australian village, Dr. Matt Bentley's heart flips. But he knows what it is to be burned by love and he intends to keep away.Yet their sizzling attraction culminates in one earth-shattering kiss. And Kelly has to admit her secret--she's pregnant with her now-ex-husband's child. Kelly retreats to sort out her life. But Matt can't help feeling protective of this fiercely independent woman and her unborn child. Then Kelly realizes she loves Matt, though there's only one way she can have him--she has to swallow her pride!
A lesson in dying Ann Cleeves: Who hanged the headmaster in the playground on the night of the school Hallowe'en Party? Almost everyone in Heppleburn either hated or feared the viper-tongued Harold Medburn. Inspector Ramsay is convinced it was the headmaster's enigmatic wife but Jack Robson, school governor and caretaker, is determined to prove her innocence. With the help of his restless enthusiastic daughter, Patty, Jack digs into the secrets of Heppleburn, and uncovers a cesspit - of lies, adultery, blackmail and madness.
Because you're mine Colleen Coble: Alanna has been plagued by tragedy. So it should come as no surprise that in the beauty that surrounds Charleston, all is not as it seems. When her husband is killed by a car bomb while their band is on tour in Charleston, Alanna doesn't know where to turn. Her father-in-law is threatening to take custody of the baby she carries, but the one thing she knows for sure is that she can't lose the last piece of Liam she has left. Their manager offers her a marriage of convenience to gain her U.S. citizenship and allow her to escape her father-in-law's control.
Berried secrets Peg Cochran: It's cranberry picking time-in an all-new mystery series from the national bestselling author of the Gourmet De-Lite Mysteries. When Monica Albertson comes to Cranberry Cove-a charming town on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan-to help her half-brother Jeff on his cranberry farm, the last thing she expects to harvest is a dead body.
Berry the hatchet Peg Cochran: The entire town of Cranberry Cove is popping with excitement. Monica Albertson is baking cranberry goodies by the dozen, and shopkeepers are decking out their storefronts for the first annual Winter Walk - an event dreamed up by the mayor to bring visitors to the town during a normally dead time of year.
The burning page Genevieve Cogman: When it's your job to save the day where do you start? Librarian spy Irene has standards to maintain, especially while on probation. And absconding from a mission via a besieged building doesn't look good. But when her escape route home goes up in flames, what's a spy to do? However, it seems Gates back to the Library are malfunctioning across dozens of worlds. Worse still, her nemesis Alberich is responsible - and he plans to annihilate the Library itself. Irene and assistant Kai are posted to St Petersburg, to help combat this threat. Here Alberich emerges, as Irene tries to save her friend Vale and foil assassination attempts. Then one incredibly dangerous opportunity to save the Library emerges.
Riddle of the raptors Stephen Cole: Meet Captain Teggs Stegosaur and the crew of the amazing spaceship DSS Sauropod as the Astrosaurs fight evil across the galaxy! Flesh-chomping raptors have kidnapped two top dino athletes.
The seas of doom Stephen Cole: A huge seamonster is on the loose in the watery world of Aqua Minor, and Captain Teggs and the astrosaurs on the DSS Sauropod are sent to help. But when Teggs and Gipsy travel to the bottom of the sea to investigate, they find big trouble.
Deadly treasures Vivian Conroy: The third book in the Lady Alkmene Callender Mystery series. Murder on the coast. Lady Alkmene Callender has little interest in marriage, especially when her father is up to his matchmaking tricks, but when the opportunity arises to visit an archaeological dig she cannot resist.
I, Partridge : we need to talk about Alan Steve Coogan: Alan Partridge is a fictional radio and television presenter played by Steve Coogan. Alan's broadcasting career began as chief DJ of Radio Smile at St. Luke's Hospital in Norwich. But his big break came with his BBC chat show Knowing Me, Knowing You.
Jump! Jilly Cooper: Etta Bancroft - sweet, kind, beautiful - adores racing and harbours a crush on one of its stars, the handsome high-handed owner-trainer Rupert Campbell-Black. When her bullying husband dies, Etta's selfish children drag her from her lovely Dorset house to live in a hideous modern bungalow in the Cotswold village of Willowwood.
Mount! Jilly Cooper: Rupert is consumed by one obsession: that Love Rat, his adored grey horse, be proclaimed champion stallion. He longs to trounce Roberto's Revenge, the stallion owned by his detested rival Cosmo Rannaldini, which means abandoning his racing empire at Penscombe and his darling wife Taggie, and chasing winners in the richest races worldwide, from Dubai to Los Angeles to Melbourne.
The German girl : a novel Armando Lucas Correa: Before everything changed, young Hannah Rosenthal lived a charmed life. But now, in 1939, the streets of Berlin are draped with red, white, and black flags; her family's fine possessions are hauled away; and they are no longer welcome in the places that once felt like home. Hannah and her best friend, Leo Martin, make a pact: whatever the future has in store for them, they'll meet it together.
The girl with no name Diney Costeloe: Lisa is thirteen when she arrives in England in August 1939, with just one precious letter from the mother she will never see again. Bullied at school for being German, worse is to come when the Blitz blows her new home apart and she wakes up in hospital, with no memory of who she is or where she came from.
Her missing husband Diney Costeloe: A man murders his wife and goes on the run. In the most dangerous decision of her life, a lonely young mother takes pity on him and offers him refuge. The man is Jimmy Randall, who, in The Throwaway Children, murders Rita and Rosie's mother, Mavis, before disappearing. This is the story of what happened next, as he borrows his father's army uniform and masquerades as a soldier, fooling lonely Elsie Tarrant into thinking she has found a wonderful new lover, little knowing that he is a wanted man and a murderer.
The lost soldier Diney Costeloe: Eight ash trees were planted in the Dorset village of Charlton Ambrose, as a timeless memorial to the men killed in the Great War.
Millions Frank Cottrell Boyce
The best of daughters Dilly Court: Despite her privileged upbringing, Daisy Lennox has always longed to make something of her life. She is drawn to the suffragette movement, but when her father faces ruin they are forced to move to the country and Daisy's first duty is to her family.
The orphan's dream Dilly Court: Motherless since she was five, Mirabel Cutler was raised by her father to be a lady. But when he dies suddenly, Mirabel finds herself cast out on the street by her ruthless stepmother. She is taken to a place of refuge by charismatic sea captain, Jack Starke.
A place called home Dilly Court: Born out of wedlock when her mother was only fourteen, Lucy Pocket has spent all her life in the care of her disreputable but charming grandmother, Eva. They dodge from one poor lodging house to another, always in debt and resorting to theft in order to exist.
The ragged heiress Dilly Court: On a bitter winter's day, an unnamed girl lies dangerously ill in hospital. When two coarse, rough-speaking individuals come to claim her, she can remember nothing of the events that brought her to her present state, not even her name. According to the men, she is their young sister, Lucy.
Tandia Bryce Courtenay: Tandia, a beautiful Afro-Indian girl, is raped by South African police. Consumed by hatred for the white man, she finds refuge in a brothel deep in the veldt, where she trains as a terrorist. Then she meets Peekay, and their relationship has profound consequences.
The fifteen decisive battles of the world : from Marathon to Waterloo Edward Shepherd Creasy: Ranging from Marathon to Waterloo, this classic of military history chronicles battles that changed the course of history. Originally published in 1851, at the zenith of British imperial power, it found an eager audience of readers who wanted to understand how Britain had achieved its tremendous influence and how long it would last. Since then, these chronicles of ancient and modern military confrontations have informed and inspired generations of students and armchair historians.
Holy disorders Edmund Crispin: 'Holy Disorders' takes Oxford don and part time detective, Gervase Fen to the town of Tolnbridge, where he is happily bounding around with a butterfly net until the cathedral organist is murdered, giving Fen the chance to play sleuth. The man didn't have an enemy in the world, and even his music was inoffensive: could he have fallen foul of a nest of German spies or of the local coven of witches, ominously rumoured to have been practicing since the 17th century?
The moving toyshop Edmund Crispin: Richard Cadogan, poet and would-be bon vivant, arrives for what he thinks will be a relaxing holiday in the city of dreaming spires. Late one night, however, he discovers the dead body of an elderly woman lying in a toyshop and is coshed on the head.
Inspector French and the Cheyne mystery Freeman Wills Crofts: When young Maxwell Cheyne discovers that a series of mishaps are the result of unwelcome attention from a dangerous gang of criminals, he teams up with a young woman who is determined to help him outwit them. But when she disappears, he finally decides to go to Scotland Yard for help.
The sound of broken glass Deborah Crombie: While investigating the murder of a well-respected barrister who was found dead at a seedy hotel in Crystal Palace, Detective Inspector Gemma James and her partner, Detective Sergeant Melody Talbot, begin to question everything they think they know about their world and those they trust most.
Havana storm Clive Cussler: While investigating a toxic outbreak in the Caribbean Sea that may ultimately threaten the United States, Pitt unwittingly becomes involved in something even more dangerous - a post-Castro power struggle for the control of Cuba.
Piranha Clive Cussler: During a covert operation, Cabrillo and the crew meticulously fake the sinking of the Oregon--but when an unknown adversary tracks them down despite their planning and attempts to assassinate them, Cabrillo and his team struggle to fight back against an enemy who seems to be able to anticipate their every move.
A mutiny in time James Dashner: Time has gone wrong, and best friends Dak Smyth and Sera Froste, together with the young Hystorian Riq, must use the infinity ring to travel back to one of the Great Breaks a mutiny on the Santa Maria to correct history and defeat the SQ.
The Scorch trials James Dashner: After surviving horrific conditions in the Maze, Thomas is entrapped, along with nineteen other boys, in a scientific experiment designed to observe their responses and gather data believed to be essential for the survival of the human race.
Battle at Avengers Tower Adam Davis: Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, and Hawkeye are traveling the world, tracking down the remaining clusters of the evil organization known as Hydra. The last base, hidden deep in the forests of Europe, is the most heavily guarded of them all. What will it take to make the planet safe once again?
The course of love Alain De Botton: What does it mean to live happily ever after? At dinner parties and over coffee, Rabih and Kirsten's friends always ask them the same question: how did you meet?
The smart stepfamily marriage : keys to success in the blended family Ron L Deal: Whether you're dating, engaged, a young stepfamily, or an empty-nest couple, The Smart Stepfamily Marriage gives you the tools you need at any stage to create a remarriage that will last.
Tempest unleashed Tracy Deebs: Half-human, half-mermaid Tempest must again choose between land and sea as two boys vie for her affection and the evil sea witch returns.
DI Sean Corrigan crime series 6 book collection Luke Delaney: Cold killing: A series of brutal killings leaves South London's Murder Investigation Unit struggling to connect the crimes: no recognizable method; no forensic evidence; no link between the victims. DI Sean Corrigan's troubled past has left him with an uncanny ability to identify the darkness in others.
An imperfect killing Luke Delaney: Sue Evans is a beautiful and successful TV presenter - that is until she's shot dead in the car park of her Southbank studios. Sean Corrigan and the Southwark Police Department are under pressure to solve the crime fast.
The Jackdaw Luke Delaney: A lone vigilante is abducting wealthy Londoners and putting their fate in the hands of the public. Within hours of disappearing, the victims appear on the internet, bound to a chair in a white room. Revenge or mercy? Their crimes of greed and incompetence are broadcast to the watching thousands who make up the jury. Once the verdict is cast, the man who calls himself 'The Jackdaw' will be judge and executioner.
The rule of fear Luke Delaney: Sergeant Jack King is back on active duty after months off following a violent encounter. On the Met's promotional fast-track scheme, King is headed straight for the top, but policing the streets is where his heart truly lies. Tasked with cleaning up the notorious Grove Wood estate, King is determined to rise to the challenge. But it's not just drug dealers and petty thugs his team have to worry about.
Batman's guide to being cool Howard Dewin: Lego Batman reveals how he became the coolest super hero in all of Gotham, introducing his friends and enemies, equipment, and vehicles.
The world until yesterday : what can we learn from traditional societies? Jared M Diamond: The "World Until Yesterday" is a visionary new account of humanity's past from Jared Diamond, author of the international bestsellers "Collapse" and "Guns, Germs and Steel", which has sold over 1 million copies and won the Pulitzer Prize.
William Shakespeare's The Phantom Menace Ian Doescher
The Ghost of Castle Ravenswych Charlotte Louise Dolan
The substitute bridegroom Charlotte Louise Dolan: Elizabeth Goldsborough was enjoying a London season that promised marriage to that handsome gentleman, Simon Bellgrave.
Summer Escapade Charlotte Louise Dolan
Long way home Eva Dolan: A man is burnt alive in a suburban garden shed. DI Zigic and DS Ferreira are called in from the Peterborough Hate Crimes Unit to investigate the murder. Their victim is quickly identified as a migrant worker and a man several people might have had good reason to see dead.
Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired : living with invisible chronic illness Paul J Donoghue: Millions of people suffer from invisible chronic illnesses - that is, diseases characterized by chronicity and symptoms that are not externally manifested. They may look well and even function normally while suffering extreme fatigue or pain or any of a number of distressing symptoms from such illnesses as multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine, and Crohn's disease - to name just a few.
Nightingales at war Donna Douglas: As the war takes its toll, the Nightingale nurses must do their bit for king and country...Dora is the devoted mother of twin babies but, determined to help the war effort, she goes back to work at the Nightingale Hospital.
Nightingales on call Donna Douglas: Dora and her old enemy Lucy are paired up on the children's ward for the final three months of their training. The two nurses couldn't seem more different, but they may have more in common than they think, as each hides a secret heartache.
Bella and the beast Olivia Drake: Bella Jones feels like a fish out of water in civilized England. Raised abroad by her explorer father, she's amused by the very proper manners of the nobility. Nevertheless, to save her younger siblings from ruin, she must infiltrate a ducal household in order to find the map to an ancient treasure trove.
Dream spinner Olivia Drake: Scandal has always seemed to follow dark and enigmatic Kent Deverall, Duke of Radcliffe; and the tragic, mysterious death of his young wife only added fuel to the flames of gossip. But spirited and beautiful debutante Juliet Carelton sees something in the Duke of Radcliffe's eyes--a dark intensity that calls to her impetuous nature.
His wicked wish Olivia Drake: The daughter of a disgraced woman and a common actor, Madelyn Swann has been shunned by the nobility. No proper lady would traipse about on a Covent Garden stage, let alone sell herself at auction to the highest bidder. S
Stir, sizzle, bake : recipes for your cast-iron skillet Charlotte Druckman: The cast-iron skillet has been a humble workhorse used for generations to crisp bacon perfectly and fry chicken; now use it to turn out tender scones, cakes, and breads. A curious home cook, Charlotte Druckman has figured out every trick for this versatile pan.
Grit : the power of passion and perseverance Angela Duckworth: In this must-read book for anyone striving to succeed, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows parents, educators, athletes, students, and business people both seasoned and new that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a focused persistence called "grit."
Freedom : my book of firsts Jaycee Lee Dugard: In the follow-up to her #1 bestselling memoir, A Stolen Life, Jaycee Dugard tells the story of her first experiences after years in captivity: the joys that accompanied her newfound freedom and the challenges of adjusting to life on her own. When Jaycee Dugard was eleven years old, she was abducted from a school bus stop within sight of her home in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Counterspy : a spycatcher novella Matthew Dunn: An escaped terrorist is after intelligence officer Will Cochrane on U.S. soil - saying Will is the one who killed his leader - but Will knows there has to be more to this story. Will gets close enough to shut the man down, but when he does, that act opens the door to yet another, much more dangerous surprise ...
Erased Matthew Dunn: Daniel Rayne knows who he is. It means nothing if the rest of the world does not. His memory is clear. His suddenly severed identity, a mystery. With seemingly no means of proving who he is, he fights through the maze of societal convention, struggling to resurrect his existence, hoping against all hope to get his life back.
A soldier's revenge : a Will Cochrane novel Matthew Dunn: Intelligence agent Will Cochrane must rescue the young daughter of a Federal judge in Washington DC-and evade authorities who believe he's murdered an innocent bystander.
The spy house Matthew Dunn: Will Cochrane's latest assignment will plunge him into the thorny politics of the Middle East. The stakes: averting a war that could engulf the world in flames.
Spy trade : a spycatcher novella Matthew Dunn: When a mission goes awry in Syria, senior CIA officer Bob Oakland is captured by aspiring members of ISIS, who demand the release of one of their own, Arzam Saud, in U.S. captivity. When their hands are tied by Washington's refusal to negotiate, the CIA turns to MI6 officer Will Cochrane to find out what's really going on. The threats are escalating quickly, and in order to save the CIA officer, Cochrane must uncover why Saud is truly so important ...
Crossroads of Canopy Thoraiya Dyer: At the highest level of a giant forest, thirteen kingdoms fit seamlessly together to form the great city of Canopy. Thirteen goddesses and gods rule this realm and are continuously reincarnated into human bodies. Canopy's position in the sun, however, is not without its dark side. The nation's opulence comes from the labour of slaves, and below its fruitful boughs are two other realms: Understorey and Floor, whose deprived citizens yearn for Canopy's splendour.
Summer skin Kirsty Eagar: Jess Gordon is out for revenge. Last year the jocks from Knights College tried to shame her best friend.
Taken Cynthia Eden Cynthia Eden: The Last Option Search Team (LOST) returns - and for one agent, the hunt for a serial killer just got very personal. Bailey Jones somehow survived her harrowing abduction by the infamous Death Angel. But while her physical scars have healed, she can't stop wondering about a woman she helped to escape, who simply disappeared.
50 days of hope : daily inspiration for your journey through cancer Lynn Eib: You've just heard a diagnosis that shakes your world: It's cancer. And what you long for most is the hope that everything will be okay. You are not alone.
Murder in the merchant's hall Kathy Lynn Emerson: When Mistress Rosamond Jaffrey is summoned to her childhood home for "a matter of life and death," she expects to find her foster mother, Lady Susanna Appleton, at death's door.
Buchanan bandits Marcus Emerson: A bandit is on the loose at 6th-grader Chase Cooper's school. As each day passes, the bandit's reach grows further and further.
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja Marcus Emerson
A game of Chase Marcus Emerson: Rival ninja clans, pirate overlords and now a sneaky evil genius - at my school, things don't stay quiet for long... The science fair is coming up, and things are going smoothly - until some supervillain starts stealing science projects and destroying them. Oh, and leaving me anonymous notes and trying to frame me. It's going to be a long week.
Pirate invasion Marcus Emerson: Being the leader of a ninja clan isn't easy - especially when half of my ninja clan quit. This week started with 'Talk Like a Pirate' day, and it looks like it's going to end with an all-out pirate invasion. The entire school is in danger, and I'm the only one who can save it. My name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja.
Rise of the red ninjas Marcus Emerson: It all started when some kid stole my book bag, and set off an avalanche of disaster that turned into the worst week of my life. I'm number one on the school's most-wanted list, and I've just found out about a rival ninja clan - the red ninjas. Things are looking bleak, but ninjas never quit...and neither do their enemies. My name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja.
Scavengers Marcus Emerson: The Scavengers invited me to join their secret club. Turning them down was a bad idea... It's election week and I'm trying to help Zoe become president...while fending off the creepy Scavengers and a school reporter who's trying to expose my ninja clan. Yeah, my week is packed. My name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja.
Terror at the talent show Marcus Emerson: It's been one disaster after another lately, and things aren't slowing down. During talent show rehearsals someone trashed the stage and set a penguin loose. (Seriously!) Now I'm on the hunt for a pet penguin and the kid who set him free. This week is gonna be wild. My name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja.
Buddha's book of stress reduction : finding serenity and peace with mindfulness meditation Joseph Emet: From stress to well-being-give yourself the gift of the Buddha's peace. No, it is not all in your head: life is stressful, and some lives more so than others. Yet people react to the same situations differently, and recognizing the difference between what we can control and what we can't is crucial for stress management-and it is an awakening in and of itself.
I liked my life Abby Fabiaschi: Maddy is a devoted stay-at-home wife and mother, host of excellent parties, giver of thoughtful gifts, and bestower of a searingly perceptive piece of advice or two. She is the cornerstone of her family, a true matriarch...until she commits suicide, leaving her husband Brady and teenage daughter Eve heartbroken and reeling, wondering what happened.
The sunlight pilgrims Jenni Fagan: Set in a Scottish caravan park during a freak winter it is snowing in Jerusalem, the Thames is overflowing, and an iceberg separated from the Fjords in Norway is expected to arrive off the coast of Scotland The Sunlight Pilgrims tells the story of a small Scottish community living through what people have begun to think is the end of times.
The Land of the Silver Apples Nancy Farmer: After escaping from the Sea of Trolls, the apprentice bard Jack plunges into a new series of Adventures, traveling underground to Elfland and uncovering the truth about his little sister Lucy.
More please! : my family recipes you'll love to cook and share Manu Feildel: As the cheeky co-host of one of the country's best-loved TV programs, MKR, Manu Feildel gets to sample some of the finest home cooking in the nation.
Living dangerously Katie Fforde: Polly Cameron is happy being thirty-five and celibate, living in a small Gloucestershire town with a possessive cat for company and a Rayburn for comfort. After all, a relationship would only complicate things...
The Rose Revived Katie Fforde: If May, Sally and Harriet didn't need the money so badly, they definitely wouldn't be working for Slimeball Slater at Quality Cleaners. So when they discover it's Slimeball taking them to the cleaners, they decide to set up their own business - and that's when things really start to take off.?
Wild designs Katie Fforde: Althea is the mother of three strong-minded children one of whom is a Buddhist and owner of a finicky dog named Bozo. Saddled with too large a house (albeit in a beautiful Cotswold village), worrisome mortgage payments, a bossy younger sister and irksome ex-husband, Althea still manages to muddle through life comfortably enough.
Perfect remains Helen Fields: On a remote Highland mountain, the body of Elaine Buxton is burning. All that will be left to identify the respected lawyer are her teeth and a fragment of clothing. In the concealed back room of a house in Edinburgh, the real Elaine Buxton screams into the darkness.
The letters Suzanne Woods Fisher: When widow Rose Schrock turns her Amish farmhouse into a bed and breakfast, she expects there might be problems. The reaction of her cantankerous mother-in-law for one. Disapproval from the church for another. But what she doesn't expect is that the guests at the Inn at Eagle Hill will spill their problems into her life and into her heart. She also never expects the kind of help and support she gets from Galen King, the quiet and rugged horse trainer next door.
The last pearl Leah Fleming: 1879, York. Greta Costello must rely on her wits to survive. She finds refuge as a Saturday girl for an old jeweller, Saul Abrahams, and her eye for detail, her long fingers and appreciation of beauty persuade Saul to train her as a pearl stringer.
Murder, she wrote. Hook, line and murder Jessica Fletcher: She Wrote mystery series continues as Jessica Fletcher takes a relaxing getaway that turns into a reel deadly situation. Jessica enters a fly-fishing competition at a nearby lake.
Little deaths Emma Flint: July 1965, and the streets of Queens, New York shimmer in the heatwave. One stifling morning, divorced cocktail waitress Ruth Malone wakes to find her two young children are missing.
The chocolate kiss Laura Florand: At La Maison des Sorcieres, the window display is an enchanted forest of sweets, a collection of conical hats delights the eye and the habitues nibble chocolate witches from fanciful mismatched china.
Vince Flynn collectors' edition. Extreme measures, Pursuit of honour, American assassin Vince Flynn: In this special collectors' edition, relive the action in Vince Flynn's political thrillers.Extreme Measures: Mitch Rapp and his protege Mike Nash need to bring down an al-Qaeda cell, but certain leaders on Capitol Hill think that men like Rapp and Nash need to be put on a short leash.
Vince Flynn collectors' edition. #3, Consent to kill, Act of treason, Protect and defend Vince Flynn: In this special collectors' edition, relive the action in Vince Flynn's #1 New York Tmes bestselling political thrillers.Consent to Kill: An eye for an eye: that's what the powerful father of a dead terrorist demands in retribution--and with his hate-filled plea, Mitch Rapp becomes the target of an explosive international conspiracy.
Here I am Jonathan Safran Foer: In the book of Genesis, when God calls out, "Abraham!" to order him to sacrifice his son Isaac, Abraham responds, "Here I am." Later, when Isaac calls out, "My father!" to ask him why there is no animal to slaughter, Abraham responds, "Here I am."
Fight like a girl Clementine Ford: Online sensation, fearless feminist heroine and scourge of trolls and misogynists everywhere, Clementine Ford is a beacon of hope and inspiration to thousands of Australian women and girls. Her incendiary debut Fight Like A Girl is an essential manifesto for feminists new, old and soon-to-be, and exposes just how unequal the world continues to be for women.
The things I didn't say Kylie Fornasier: I hate the label Selective Mutism - as if I choose not to speak, like a kid who refuses to eat broccoli. I've used up every dandelion wish since I was ten wishing for the power to speak whenever I want to. I'm starting to wonder if there are enough dandelions.
Game bet Richard Forrest: He's the finest shooter in the world, and in a few minutes, he'll have an open shot at the president of the United States. He cuts a hole in the glass, assembles his rifle, and finds his target.
Sister sister Sue Fortin: Alice: Beautiful, kind, manipulative, liar. Clare: Intelligent, loyal, paranoid, jealous. Clare thinks Alice is a manipulative liar who is trying to steal her life. Alice thinks Clare is jealous of her long-lost return and place in their family. One of them is telling the truth. The other is a maniac. Two sisters. One truth.
Forbidden area Pat Frank: A young teenage couple having a rendezvous one night on a beach in Florida suddenly sees a submarine emerge from the ocean. Armed soldiers disembark the vessel and a Buick drives off its landing ramp. For Henry Hazen, who is scheduled to ship out to an army training camp the next day, the sight leaves him uneasy, but he tells no one what he has witnessed.
Daughter of the Murray Darry Fraser: 1890s, River Murray, Northern Victoria. Young and spirited Georgina Calthorpe is not happy living with her foster family the MacHenrys in their neglected sheep run on the banks of the River Murray. Unlike the rest of the family, she isn't looking forward to the return of prodigal son Dane.
Taken Barbara Freethy: When fate brings together Kayla Sheridan and Nick Granville, two lost souls duped by the same con man, they set out on a dangerous journey to find this elusive and arrogant criminal and, along the way, discover unsettling truths about their own pasts and unexpected love.
Tender is the night Barbara Freethy: FBI agent Kate Callaway is on her way to San Francisco for a family wedding when her boss asks her to make a side trip to deliver an important message to a rogue ex-agent.
The one-straw revolution : an introduction to natural farming Masanobu Fukuoka: Call it Zen and the Art of Farming or a Little Green Book, Masanobu Fukuoka's manifesto about farming, eating, and the limits of human knowledge presents a radical challenge to the global systems we rely on for our food.
Everywhere I look Helen Garner: I pedal over to Kensington just after dark. As I roll along the lane towards the railway underpass, a young Asian woman on her way home from the station walks out of the tunnel towards me. After she passes there's a stillness, a moment of silent freshness that feels like spring.
Bourbon creams and tattered dreams Mary Gibson: Handsome Frank Rossi took Matty Gilbie away from her working class roots in Bermondsey, East London and promised her fame and fortune. In America, the Cockney Canary would become a movie star. As his wife, she would be half of a power couple, feted and adored by all.
Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian lions Mario Giordano: Recently widowed Poldi moves to Sicily in order to quietly drink herself to death with a sea view. But fate intervenes. When she finds a corpse on the beach, she becomes a potential suspect in the murder case and falls in love with the police detective in charge.
Deep survival : who lives, who dies, and why Laurence Gonzales: In Deep Survival, Laurence Gonzales pulls readers to the boundary region between life and death, where they peer into the hearts, minds, and souls of those who have survived seemingly impossible situations and those who have given in to death.
Lady Helen and the Dark Days pact Alison Goodman: Summer, 1812 After the scandalous events at her presentation ball in London, Lady Helen has taken refuge at the fashionable seaside resort of Brighton, where she is training to be a Reclaimer with the covert Dark Days Club.
The last renegade Jo Goodman: As the owner of the Pennyroyal Saloon and Hotel, Lorraine Berry is privy to almost everything that goes on in Bitter Springs, Wyoming. With too many good men dying at the hands of a local rancher, Raine hires a shootist to be the town's protector. Kellen Coltrane comes to the Pennyroyal to carry out a dying man's last wish. But after meeting Raine, Coltrane becomes the shootist's accomplice in protecting the town - and the courageous widow.
This gun for hire Jo Goodman: Colorado, 1888. While protecting a powerful mine owner with many enemies, Quill McKenna hires bounty hunter Calico Nash to help guard his boss's daughter, but is unable to control his attraction to her as death threats come thick and fast.
With all my heart Jo Goodman: Grey Janeway has lost his way. With no memory connecting him to his past, he is free to start over, and there is no better place to do that than San Francisco. In the city where rebuilding is a matter of course as well as pride, Grey looks to carve out a life that suits a man with no history. He knows there is a fortune to be made in this gold rush town, and he's betting everything on the success of his gaming hall and hotel. Berkeley Shaw is gifted-or cursed-with the ability to see what others can't.
Word 2016 for dummies Dan Gookin: The bestselling beginner's guide to Microsoft Word Written by the author of the first-ever For Dummies book, Dan Gookin, this new edition of Word For Dummies quickly and painlessly gets you up to speed on mastering the world's number-one word processing software.
The plain choice : a true story of choosing to live an Amish life Sherry Gore: As a young adult, Sherry Gore dreamed of a radio career, but instead, a series of terrible mistakes left her wrecked and alone. Then one morning she walked into a church and the truth of Jesus' forgiving love shattered her world--and put it back together again.
Bones and roses Eileen Goudge: After wrecking her real estate career in a booze-fueled blowout, Cypress Bay property manager and recovering alcoholic Tish Ballard thought she had put her past behind her. But when she opens an old trunk, a bequest from an anonymous benefactor, she finds it filled with bones and roses.
The diary Eileen Goudge: When the two grown daughters of Elizabeth Marshall discover an old diary of their mother's in her attic, it comes as a shock to learn that the true love of Elizabeth's life was not their father.
Swimsuit body Eileen Goudge: With a Hollywood movie about to start filming in the California seaside town of Cypress Bay, Tish Ballard, owner of Rest Easy Property Management, welcomes her first celebrity tenant. Delilah Ward isn't your typical beautiful, spoiled actress; she's America's sweetheart. Even Tish is charmed by the young star, which makes her gruesome discovery of Delilah's bloodied corpse all the more gut-wrenching. With so much at stake, Tish has no choice but to do whatever it takes to lure a crafty killer out of hiding.
The best of both rogues Samantha Grace: The worst thing Mr. Benjamin Hillary ever did was leave his bride-to-be on their wedding day. The hardest thing he will ever have to do is watch her marry another man.
Noble intentions Andrew (Novelist) Grey: When Robert learns he's an earl who's inherited an estate in disrepair, he needs to marry money. Tech wizard Daniel wants a title to impress the snobs from his school, and a bargain is struck.
Arizona Ames : a western story Zane Grey: Not all outlaws are bad mend. Rich Ames didn't set out to be a gunslinger-it was forced on him. When two men roughed up his sweet sister, Rich reached for his trusty Colt and let loose on them. When the smoke cleared, Rich was the only one standing, now a fugitive of the law and forced to abandon his quaint home and family in Tonto Basin. Rich soon acquired the name Arizona Ames and for years after that fateful day his name struck fear into the hearts of bad men all over the West.
The Hash Knife Outfit : a western story Zane Grey: When Gloriana Traft came to Arizona to visit her tenderfoot brother Jim, trouble was rampant in Yellow Jacket. The notorious Hash Knife Outfit of rustlers and gunmen was stealing the ranchers' cattle and terrorizing the beautiful valley.
West of the pecos Zane Grey: From one of the bestselling western novelists of all time, comes another classic story. Templeton Lambeth had so desperately wanted a son- an heir to ride by his side through the vast, wild ranges just west of the Pecos River. But to his disappointment, his wife bore a girl. His hopes crushed and in denial, he decides to raise his daughter as if she were a boy.
The $100 startup : fire your boss, do what you love and work better to live more Chris Guillebeau: Learn how to be your own boss and spend more time living your life. Change your job to change your life. You no longer need to work nine-to-five in a big company to pay the mortgage, send your kids to school and afford that yearly holiday. You can quit the rat race and start up on your own - and you don't need an MBA or a huge investment to do it. The $100 Startup is your manual to a new way of living.
Scandinavian comfort food : embracing the art of hygge Trina Hahnemann: The Scandinavians excel at comfort--family, friends, a good atmosphere, long meals, relaxation, and an emphasis on the simple pleasures. They even have a word for this kind of coziness that comes with spending quality time in hearth and home when the days are short: "hygge". Trine Hahnemann is the doyenne of Scandinavian cooking, and loves nothing more than spending time in her kitchen cooking up comforting food in good company. This is her collection of recipes that will warm you up and teach you to embrace the art of hygge, no matter where you live.
The well of loneliness Radclyffe Hall: Based on her own life, 'The Well of Loneliness' tells the story of Sir Philip and Lady Gordon and their daughter. It becomes apparent that she is not like other girls, and falls in love with another woman.
A cottage in the country Linn B Halton: What do you do when your best friend has an affair with your husband of twenty-five years? The father of your two children and the person you trusted with your heart? Not to mention the best years of your life ...Well, you pack your bags, grab half of the equity in the house you've both lovingly restored and run away to an idyllic little cottage in the country.
Weekend : a novel Jane Eaton Hamilton: In this intimate, sexy novel, two lesbian couples living next door to each other one summer in cottage country find each of their relationships at a crossroads. One woman celebrates her fiftieth birthday, which causes her to reconsider what she wants out of life and her partner; the other couple are the parents of a new baby, which cannot conceal the turmoil of their relationship. Weekend is a plaintive, moving exploration of the true nature of love - about trust, negotiation, and what's worth keeping in the end.
True colours Kristin Hannah: The Grey sisters have always been close. After their mother?s death, the girls banded together, becoming best friends. Their stern, disapproving father cares less about his children than about his reputation. To Henry Grey, appearances are everything, and years later, he still demands that his daughters reflect his standing in the community. Winona, the oldest, needs her father's approval most of all.
Tangled Webs Irene Hannon
Homo deus : a brief history of tomorrow Yuval N Harari: Homo Deus will shock you. It will entertain you. Above all, it will make you think in ways you had not thought before." (Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking Fast, and Slow). Yuval Noah Harari, author of the bestselling Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, envisions a not-too-distant world in which we face a new set of challenges.
Margaret Preston : recipes for food and art Lesley Harding: Celebrated for her vibrant and distinctive pictures of indigenous flowers, artist Margaret Preston was an equally colourful and outspoken personality. Less well known is her legacy as a generous and insightful teacher and keen cook, and her deep sense of civic duty.
The Watcher Joan Hiatt Harlow
Fall from pride Karen (Karen S.) Harper: Sarah Kauffman sought permission from her church elders to paint murals on a few of the Amish community's barns. Each was designed like an old-fashioned quilt square, representing a piece of the Amish traditions Sarah loved. The works of art were intended to draw more tourists to the Home Valley in the struggling economy. But instead, they invited a menace. One by one, each barn is set ablaze and destroyed. And soon, the arson fires spread fear through the community. Now Sarah wonders if she's being punished for her pridefulness...or whether there's a more malevolent will at work.
Upon a winter's night Karen (Karen S.) Harper: Though she is deeply loved by her parents, the fact that Lydia Brand is adopted has always made her different from her Amish community. As Christmas approaches and she searches for answers about her biological parents, more questions surface.
The crystal mirror Paula Harrison: Laney's thinks the summer's going to be boring but how wrong she is! From the moment she sees a blood-red moon, things take a turn for the magical. For Laney is a faerie, a member of the Mist Tribe, and things are about to get exciting, and mysterious, and dangerous.
The Wildwood Arrow Paula Harrison
The new vegetarian Alice Hart: This modern vegetarian bible has 200 recipes for tempting food which will make you feel amazing as a food expert and an incredible cook. Delicious and healthy vegetarian recipes are intrinsic to her cooking (not that the odd indulgence doesn't feature). Alice cooks colourful and natural ingredients with taste and enjoyment in mind. This book covers a wide range of nourishing, vegetarian food, featuring chapters on Mornings, Grazing, Quick, Thrifty, Gatherings, Grains, Raw-ish and Afters.
Excel 2016 all-in-one for dummies Greg Harvey: Your one-stop guide to all things Excel 2016 Excel 2016 All-in-One For Dummies, the most comprehensive Excel reference on the market, is completely updated to reflect Microsoft's changes in the popular spreadsheet tool. It offers you everything you need to grasp basic Excel functions, such as creating and editing worksheets, setting up formulas, importing data, performing statistical functions, editing macros with Visual Basic and beyond.
Thruway Killers Harvey Havel: Droogan McPhee is the son of a wealthy entrepreneur who owns several liquor stores throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts. His step-mother is roughly Droogan's same age.
Small change Elizabeth Hay: These twenty superbly crafted linked stories navigate the difficult realm of friendship, charting its beginnings and ends, its intimacies and betrayals, its joys and humiliations. A mother learns something of the nature of love from watching her young daughter as she falls in and out of favour with a neighbourhood girl.
Riding home : the power of horses to heal Tim Hayes: The first and only book to scientifically and experientially explain why horses have the extraordinary ability to emotionally transform the lives of thousands of men, women and children, whether they are horse lovers, or suffering from deep psychological wounds.
Never alone Elizabeth Haynes: Sarah Carpenter lives in an isolated farmhouse in North Yorkshire and-following the death of her husband some years ago and the departure of her children for university- for the first time she's living alone. But she's not lonely.
Bury me when I'm dead : a Charlie Mack Motown m ystery Cheryl A Head: Charlene. "Charlie", Mack is a PI in Detroit. Born and raised in the city that America forgot, Charlie has built a highly respected private investigations firm through hard work, smart choices, and relentless ambition.
The legacy of Lucy Harte Emma Heatherington: Sometimes time is all we have with the people we love. I ask you to slow down in life. To take your time, but don't waste it. Maggie O'Hara knows better than most that life can change in a heartbeat. Eighteen years ago she was given the most precious gift - a second-hand heart, and a second chance at life.
Missing Dee Henderson: When the elderly mother of Wyoming police chief John Graham goes missing, he travels to Chicago and pairs up with a savvy female cop to investigate. They discover her disappearance is no accident, and a race against the clock begins.
First of the Tudors Joanna Hickson: Jasper Tudor, son of Queen Catherine and her second husband, Owen Tudor, has grown up far from the intrigue of the royal court. But after he and his brother Edmund are summoned to London, their half-brother, King Henry VI, takes a keen interest in their future.
The midnight bell Jack Higgins: `The bell tolls at midnight as death requires it.' But will it finally toll for Sean Dillon & company in the explosive new thriller of murder, terrorism and revenge from the Sunday Times bestselling author.In Ulster, Northern Ireland, a petty criminal kills a woman in a drunken car crash.
Watching the wheels : my autobiography Damon Hill: 2016 marks the twentieth anniversary of Damon Hill's coronation as Formula One World Champion. For the first time ever he tells the story of his journey through the last golden era of the sport when he took on the greats including Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher and emerged victorious as World Champion in 1996, stepping out of the shadow of his legendary father Graham Hill.
On Beulah Height Reginald Hill: They'd moved everyone out of Dendale that long hot summer fifteen years ago. They needed a new reservoir and an old community seemed a cheap price to pay. They even dug up the dead and moved them too. But four inhabitants of the valley they couldn't move, for nobody knew where they were.
Department 19 : 3 book collection Will Hill: Department 19. In a secret supernatural battle that's been raging for over a century, the stakes have just been raised -- and they're not wooden anymore. When Jamie Carpenter's mother is kidnapped by strange creatures, he finds himself dragged into Department 19, the government's most secret agency.
Zero hour Will Hill: Department 19 still stands against the darkness. But for how much longer? Book 4 in the explosive series from bestselling author, Will Hill. As Dracula continues his rise, the men and women of Department 19 wait for good news.
The sex myth : the gap between our fantasies and reality Rachel Hills: From a bold new feminist voice, a book that will change the way you think about your sex life. Fifty years after the sexual revolution, we are told that we live in a time of unprecedented sexual freedom; that, if anything, we are too free now.
Rocket's 100th day of school Tad Hills: Rocket is busy collecting one hundred things to celebrate the one hundreth day of school and has the perfect place to keep them safe until Bella, a squirrel who loves acorns, gets involved.
Unfck your habitat : you're better than your mess Rachel Hoffman: Marie Kondo meets Thug Kitchen in this practical, no-holds-barred approach to decluttering that'll motivate you to get off your butt and tidy up. Finally, here's a housekeeping and organizational system developed for those of us who'd describe our current living situation as a "fcking mess" that we "really need to get around to fixing one day".
Fifth column : the Blitz detective Mike Hollow: An attractive young woman is found dead on a bomb site in the early hours of the morning. At first glance, she is just another casualty of the previous night's air raid, but when the post-mortem shows signs of strangling, DI Jago is called on to investigate.
Party of one : a memoir in 21 songs Dave Holmes: From comedian, Esquire contributor, and former MTV VJ Dave Holmes, the hilarious memoir of a music geek and perpetual outsider fumbling his way toward self-acceptance, with the music of the '80s, '90s, and '00s as his soundtrack. Dave Holmes has spent his life on the periphery, nose pressed hopefully against the glass, wanting just one thing: to get inside.
The mating season Laurie Horowitz: Self-proclaimed 'bird nerd' Sophie Castle has been given the opportunity of a lifetime- her own documentary about her fine-feathered friends. But her cameraman, Rigg Greensman, is unmotivated... and drop dead gorgeous. Can they work together to convince the public to love birds - without falling in love themselves?
A hard woman to kill Alex Howard: Chechnya: an incorruptible security officer is assassinated. Berlin: a small child grieves for his father. In the East: an obese psychopath sets his feet on the first rungs of his criminal career.
An incidental death Alex Howard: DCI Hanlon faces the toughest decision of her career as a string of political murders lead to a deadly confrontation. A controversial, right-wing German politician is due to speak at the Oxford Union.
Tears of the renegade Linda Howard: The return of Cord Blackstone, the vengeful family renegade and a cousin by marriage, brings fear, personal turmoil, passion, and love to Susan Blackstone as they take part in a battle for control of the family company.
Web of deceit Katherine Howell: When paramedics Jane and Alex encounter a man refusing to get out of his crashed car with bystanders saying he deliberately drove into a pole, it looks like a desperate cry for help.
As death draws near Anna Lee Huber: The latest mystery from the national bestselling author of A Study in Death tangles Lady Kiera Darby and Sebastian Gage in a dangerous web of religious and political intrigue. July 1831. In the midst of their idyllic honeymoon in England's Lake District, Kiera and Gage's seclusion is interrupted by a missive from Kiera's new father-in-law.
The hairdresser of Harare Tendai Huchu: Vimbai is the star hairdresser of her salon, the smartest in Harare, Zimbabwe, until the enigmatic Dumisani appears. Losing many of her best customers to this good-looking, smooth-talking young man, Vimbai fears for her job, vital if she's to provide for her young child. But in a remarkable reversal the two becomes allies, Dumi renting a room from Vimbai, then inviting her to a family wedding, where to her surprise, he introduces her to his rich parents as his 'girlfriend'.
The maestro, the magistrate & the mathematician Tendai Huchu: This novel follows three Zimbabwean men as they struggle to find places for themselves in a new society. As he wanders Edinburgh to a constant loop of the music from home, the Magistrate--once a judge, now a health aide--tries to find meaning in his new surroundings.
On the edge Frank Parker Hudson: Richard Sullivan has a problem. His average American family is on the edge of ruin and they don't even realize it. The Sullivans are struggling through everyday life with a dark power over them so strong that they cannot find their way -- a power that is filling their minds with voices of greed, hate, pride and temptation.
The president Frank Parker Hudson: The President is a gripping action thriller with a strong Christian message for the individual and the nation. Originally published in 1995, The President reads like today's newspaper.
The surrender of Miss Fairbourne Madeline Hunter: A woman running a prestigious London auction house? Preposterous! But that is exactly what Emma Fairbourne intends to do after her father dies and leaves her the reins of this fabulous enterprise. Of course, she is not addlepated enough to do this openly and scare away her wealthy collectors.
The geek feminist revolution Kameron Hurley: The book collects dozens of Hurley's essays on feminism, geek culture, and her experiences and insights as a genre writer, including "We Have Always Fought," which won the 2013 Hugo for Best Related Work. The Geek Feminist Revolution will also feature several entirely new essays written specifically for this volume
Country roads Nicole Hurley-Moore: Since her father was badly injured in a farming mishap, Rebecca Duprey has been working day and night to keep the family sheep station, Bluestone Ridge, going. But her father is finding it hard to step back from being in control and her unfaithful ex-boyfriend keeps lurking around.
Don't look back Gregg Andrew Hurwitz: In Don't Look Back, Eve Hardaway, newly single mother of one, is on a trip she's long dreamed of a rafting and hiking tour through the jungles and mountains of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. Eve wanders off the trail, to a house in the distance with a menacing man in the yard beyond it, throwing machetes at a human-shaped target.
Tell no lies Gregg Andrew Hurwitz: A series of anonymous threats intended for others puts a man, and everyone he loves, in the path of a relentless killer. Daniel Brasher has always been something of a disappointment to his old-money aristocratic San Francisco mother. Daniel left his high-paying job as a money manager to marry his community organizer wife and work at a job he loves, leading group counseling sessions with recently paroled ex-cons.
The Workhouse Children Lindsey Hutchinson
Brave new world Aldous Huxley: "Community, Identity, Stability" is the motto of Aldous Huxley's utopian World State. Here everyone consumes daily grams of soma, to fight depression, babies are born in laboratories, and the most popular form of entertainment is a "Feelie," a movie that stimulates the senses of sight, hearing, and touch.
Backyard chickens : how to keep happy hens Dave Ingham: Keeping a few hens was once only for rural dwellers with big yards - or inner-city hippies. Now it's mainstream and an attractive proposition wherever you live. Fluffy little recycling units that eat weeds, bugs and scraps and turn them into organic eggs - what's not to love?
The art of hygge : how to bring Danish cosiness into your life Jonny Jackson: The Art of Hygge is packed with recipes to warm you on a cold winter's evening, craft ideas for decorating your home, and inspirational suggestions for enjoying the magic of everyday pleasures. Whether it's a perfectly brewed cup of coffee, a delicious Danish apple cake shared with friends, or a snuggly hand-knitted jumper, you'll find that a little hygge brings a lot of happiness!
On a wing and a prayer Ruby Jackson: Rose Petrie is desperate to do something for the war effort and she is doing her best down at the munitions factory, but she is dealt a blow when her childhood sweetheart, Stan, tells her he doesn't feel the same way about her. Determined to get away and make a new start, Rose decides to put her mechanical skills to good use and signs up for the Women's Auxiliary Service. But Rose discovers that delivering fruit and veg in her father's greengrocer's van is very different to driving trucks for the army in a country under siege.
Legacy of Greyladies Anna Jacobs: Wiltshire, December 1915. Olivia Hanbury is widowed and has been persuaded by her cousin Donald to move in with his meek little wife while he is serving in France. When he's wounded, he returns home to convalesce. Tensions rise between him and lively Olivia. Her friend Babs involves her in starting the new Women's Institutes and introduces her to Alex, an antiques dealer.
Dead like you Peter James: Don't imagine for one moment that I'm not watching you...The Metropole Hotel, Brighton. After a heady New Year's Eve ball, a woman is brutally raped as she returns to her room. A week later, another woman is attacked. Both victims' shoes are taken by the offender...Detective Superintendent Roy Grace soon realises that these new cases bear remarkable similarities to an unsolved series of crimes in the city back in 1997.
It's not about the hair : and other certainties of life & cancer Debra Jarvis: Exploring both the spiritual and personal aspects of cancer, as well as the social and cultural views of health, disease, life, and death, Jarvis's account speaks to the uncertainties, fears, and overall process inherent in dealing with the disease.
Toys go out : being the Adventures of a knowledgeable Stingray, a toughy little Buffalo, and someone called Plastic Emily Jenkins: Six stories relate the Adventures of three best friends, who happen to be toys.
Paul Jennings' trickiest stories Paul Jennings
Unbearable! Paul Jennings
Unbelievable! Paul Jennings
The Unforgettable What's His Name Paul Jennings
Unreal! Paul Jennings
I found you Lisa Jewell: 'How long have you been sitting out here?' 'I got here yesterday.' 'Where did you come from?' 'I have no idea.' East Yorkshire: Single mum Alice Lake finds a man on the beach outside her house. He has no name, no jacket, no idea what he is doing there. Against her better judgement she invites him in to her home.
How to hygge : the secrets of Nordic living Signe Johansen: Nordic countries are consistently rated as the best places to live for quality of life, happiness and education, literacy and gender equality. But what's their secret? In How To Hygge, renowned Scandinavian cook and writer Signe Johansen explores the culture of hygge, shares the secrets of Nordic living and shows you how to adopt these elements into your everyday life, wherever you are in the world.
Twelve Vanessa Jones: How should a young woman live now? Lily is waiting, as ever, for the weekend, waiting to get out of the city, waiting for that ever-elusive, life-defining, climactic episode, the one that will `explain to me everything that's gone before, and everything that's to come'.
Summer's crossing Julie Kagawa: Robin Goodfellow. Puck. Summer Court prankster, King Oberon's right hand, bane of many a faery queen's existence and secret friend to Prince Ash of the Winter Court. Until one girl's death came between them, and another girl stole both their hearts. Now Ash has granted one favour too many and someone's come to collect, forcing the prince to a place he cannot go without Puck's help into the heart of the Summer Court. And Puck faces the ultimate choice: betray Ash and possibly win the girl they both love, or help his former friend turned bitter enemy pull off a deception that no true faery prankster could possibly resist.
The boy who harnessed the wind : a memoir William Kamkwamba: When William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old, his family told him that he must leave school and come home to work on the farm - they could no longer afford his fees. This is his story of how he found a way to make a difference, how he brought light to his family and village, and hope to his nation. Malawi is a country battling AIDS, drought and famine, and in 2002, a season of floods followed by the most severe famine in fifty years brought it to its knees.
The secrets of Gaslight Lane M R C Kasasian: London, 1883: All is quiet at 125 Gower Street. Sidney Grice is swotting up on the anatomical structure of human hair whilst his ward, March Middleton, sneaks upstairs for her eighth secret cigarette of the day. The household is, perhaps, too quiet. So, when a beautiful young woman turns up at the door, imploring London's foremost personal detective to solve the mystery of her father's murder, Grice can barely disguise his glee.
Becoming Aurora Elizabeth Kasmer: Tonight we are wolves. Our pack moves as one, past empty shop fronts and faded billboards. Sixteen-year-old Rory is at a crossroads in her life. While her gang plans its next move in a racially motivated turf war, Rory is sentenced to spend her summer at an aged care facility.
Sandpiper Island Donna Kauffman: Ford Maddox was running from his past when he came back to Blueberry Cove, Maine. With feisty Delia O'Reilly there to cheer him on, he couldn't have picked a better place to start over-- even if he's determined to do it alone in his island tree house, working to save endangered seabirds ... and himself.
Snowflake Bay Donna Kauffman: There's no place like seaside Blueberry Cove, Maine, at Christmas--and there's nothing like a wedding, the warmth of the holidays, and an old crush, to create the perfect new start. Interior designer Fiona McCrae has left fast-paced Manhattan to move back home to peaceful Blueberry Cove. But she's barely arrived before she's hooked into planning her big sister Hannah's Christmas wedding--in less than seven weeks.
Starfish moon Donna Kauffman: Kerry McCrae's wanderlust has taken her to parts of the globe most people have only glimpsed in pictures. So why is tending bar at the family pub in Blueberry Cove after her Uncle Fergus's stroke an easier adjustment than she expected? And why hasn't she left once Fergus is back on his feet?
Big Maggie : a play in two acts John B Keane: The story of Big Maggie Polpin and her attempts to keep her family together after the death of her husband is an enduring theatre favourite. The dialogue crackles with hilarious, caustic putdowns as the indomitable Maggie deals with her feckless family and unwanted suitors.
The Wolf in the Attic Paul Kearney: The fantastical appears in the middle of 1920s Oxford as a young refugee looking to escape her grim reality rubs shoulders with two of the founding fathers of modern fantasy, Tolkien and Lewis. 1920s Oxford: home to C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and Anna Francis, a young Greek refugee looking to escape the grim reality of her new life.
Crack house : the incredible true story of the man who took on London's crack gangs and won Harry Keeble: The bastard offspring of cocaine, crack first entered the UK in the early 1990s. By the end of the decade Britain's inner cities were in the midst of a crack epidemic, with users being responsible for a massive proportion of crime -- 95% of street shootings are crack-related, for example.
A model crime Carolyn Keene: An ultrachic modeling contest draws Nancy into a beauty of a mystery. A major modeling agency, a designer clothes company, and a popular teen magazine promise to make one girl's dreams come true. All are sponsors of the Face of the Year contest-and Bess is a finalist. With Nancy at her side, she's off to Chicago to seek the fame and fortune that awaits the winner.
Marrying the royal marine Carla Kelly: Illegitimate Polly Brandon has never felt like more than an ugly duckling. So she's amazed when Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal. Under ordinary circumstances she knows this distinguished lieutenant colonel of marines would never have looked at her, but having his protection for the journey is comforting - and something more that she's afraid to give a name to. Should she trust what she sees in Hugh's eyes - has she turned from an ugly duckling into a beautiful, desirable swan?
Regency Christmas gifts : three stories Carla Kelly: In Regency England, a war widow returns a parcel and attracts the interest of a well-to-do retired sailing master and his sister, a self-made man returns to Scotland to marry the woman he has corresponded with ever since he left as a boy, and a man visits the estate of his relatives to comfort his lovely second cousin, who is unhappy that Christmas has been usurped by her sister's nuptials.
With This Ring Carla Kelly
The Good People Hannah Kent
The winter horses Philip Kerr: Kalinka, a Ukrainian Jewish girl on the run from the Nazis, finds unlikely help from two rare Przewalski horses.
The woman who stole my life Marian Keyes: Stella Sweeny is back in Dublin. After living the dream in New York for a year touring her self-help book, appearing on talk shows all over the USA and living it up in her 10-room duplex on the Upper West Side she's back to normality with a bang. And she's got writer's block.
Without you, there is no us : my time with the sons of North Korea's elite Suki Kim: It is 2011, and all universities in North Korea have been shut down for an entire year, the students sent to construction fields except for the 270 students at the all-male Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST), a walled compound where portraits of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il look on impassively from the walls of every room. Suki Kim offers a moving and incalculably rare glimpse of life in the world's most unknowable country, and at the privileged young men she calls "soldiers and slaves."
The angel knight Susan King: Refusing to surrender her home or the location of her family's treasures to an invading king's army, Lady Christian MacGillean incites the pity of Sir Gavin Faulkener, who requests the lady's hand in marriage in order to save her life.
Lady Miracle Susan King: Desperate to save his ailing niece, Highland warrior Diarmid Campbell seeks out the young woman he once saw perform a healing miracle on a battlefield. But when he finds her--now a trained physician--she denies her gift. Undeterred, Diarmid carries the stubborn beauty off to his Highland stronghold. Yet as the captive lady reveals her deepest secret--and the warrior opens his closed heart--a perilous enemy emerges to threaten them. Soon they must rely on each other--and a miracle only love can bring...
Taming the heiress Susan King: According to Scottish legend, the kelpie, a magical sea creature, grants good fortune to the Isle of Caransay upon finding a bride on the sea rock. When Meg MacNeill spends one night on that rugged rock as local tradition demands, a handsome man emerges from the sea and passion takes its course. Legend fulfilled, the mysterious man disappears.
Waking the princess Susan King: Years ago, Christina Blackburn posed for a scandalous painting that rocked the Victorian art world-and nearly ruined her life. Now a proper antiquarian for the National Museum, Christina hides her smoldering beauty behind an icy facade and prim spectacles. When the museum sends Christina to examine an ancient Highland treasure, she comes face-to-face with the same notorious painting-and its dangerously handsome owner.
I want my hat back J Klassen: This is a picture book debut by a rising talent that tells a cumulative tale with a cheeky twist, aided by graphically simple, and truly hilarious, illustrations. The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently and politely, he asks the animals he comes across, one by one, whether they have seen it.
You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine Alexandra Kleeman
Learning to ride Erin Knightley: She never wanted to love a cowboy...Rodeo king Tanner Callen doesn't want to be tied down. When he sees Madeline Harper at a local honky-tonk and everything about her screams New York, he brings out every trick in his playbook to take her home. But soon he learns that he doesn't just want her for a night and, instead, hopes for forever...
The graveyard apartment Mariko Koike: Koike's novel is the suspenseful tale of a young family that believes it has found the perfect home to grow into, only to realize that the apartment's idyllic setting harbours the specter of evil and that longer they stay, the more trapped they become. This tale of a young married couple who harbour a dark secret is packed with dread and terror, as they and their daughter move into a brand new apartment building built next to a graveyard.
Everything I want to eat : Sqirl and the new California cooking Jessica Koslow: The award-winning chef of Los Angeles' popular restaurant Sqirl shares over one hundred of her favourite health-conscious recipes, which use real foods and can be adjusted to suit different dietary requirements.
Welcome to nowhere Elizabeth Laird: Twelve-year-old Omar and his brothers and sister were born and raised in the beautiful and bustling city of Bosra, Syria. Omar doesn't care about politics - all her wants is to grow up to become a successful businessman who will take the world by storm. But when his clever older brother, Musa, gets mixed up with some young political activists, everything changes.
Sackett Louis L'Amour: Hard circumstances had made William Tell Sackett a drifter, but now he hungered for a place he couldn't name yet knew he had to find. South of the Tetons he came upon a ghost of a trail that led him through a keyhole pass into a lonely, alien, yet beautiful valley--a valley that held a fortune in gold. Then he found an even greater treasure: beautiful Ange Kerry, a courageous and resourceful woman. Yet the harsh ways it takes to preserve his claim and his life could be the one thing that drives Ange away forever.
Starflight Melissa Landers: Solara Brooks needs a fresh start, someplace where nobody cares about the engine grease beneath her fingernails or the felony tattoos across her knuckles. The outer realm may be lawless, but it's not like the law has ever been on her side. It's been a long time since Solara has believed in anyone, and Doran is the last person she expected to trust. But when the Banshee's dangerous enemies catch up with them, Solara and Doran must come together to protect the ship that has become their home and the eccentric crew that feels like family.
Passing Nella Larsen: Married to a successful physician and prominently ensconced in Harlem's vibrant society of the 1920s, Irene Redfield leads a charmed existence - until she is shaken out of it by a chance encounter with a childhood friend who has been 'passing for white'. An important figure in the Harlem Renaissance, Nella Larsen was the first African-American woman to be awarded a Guggenheim fellowship.
The Undoing Shelly Laurenston: No one would ever accuse Jace Berisha of having an easy life considering her husband killed her. Now she fights for mighty Viking gods with the spectacular and vicious Crows. But things are turning very bad, very quickly because a vengeful, ancient goddess has come into the world with just one thing on her mind ending it.
The one with the hen weekend Erin Lawless: This is a hilarious new romantic comedy series about one bride and her four best friends. Nora Dervan is ready for her Happy Ever After. With her darling Harry waiting at the altar, and all her family and friends around her, she is certain that her special day will not be forgotten/will be one to remember. But with her four bridesmaids hiding more secrets than bottles of champagne, will her big day be remembered for all the right reasons?
The complete Orsinia : Malafrena stories and songs Ursula K Le Guin: The inaugural volume of Library of America's Ursula K. Le Guin edition gathers her complete Orsinian writings, enchanting, richly imagined historical fiction collected here for the first time. Written before Le Guin turned to science fiction, the novel Malafrena is a tale of love and duty set in the central european country of Orsinia in the early nineteenth century, when it is ruled by the Austrian empire.
The sixth man : a thriller Ron Lealos: A quick wit and a sharp tongue alone won't be enough for Captain Chyang Fang to survive this case. Someone is murdering high-ranking Vietnamese government officials, so the head of Saigon's homicide division, Captain Chyang Fang, a troubled Chinese Vietnamese man, is given the task of finding the killer.
A dog called Homeless ; A horse for Angel ; The forever whale Sarah Lean: A dog called Homeless: Cally Fisher saw her mum bright and real and alive. But no one believes her, so Cally's stopped talking. A mysterious wolfhound always seems to be there when her mum appears and now he's started following her everywhere. But how can Cally convince anyone that Mum is still with them, or persuade Dad that the huge silver-grey dog is their last link with her?
Harry and Hope Sarah Lean
Hero Sarah Lean: Leo dreams about being a hero. In his imagination he is a fearsome gladiator, but he wants to be a hero in real life. When the boys at school dare Leo to do something he knows is wrong, he lets everybody down. How can he make things right again? A little dog called Jack Pepper is missing and it will take a true hero to find him and bring him home...
Tiger Days and the midnight foxes Sarah Lean: When nine-year-old Tiger Days stays with her grandmother at Willowgate House she never knows what might happen - new friends to meet, animals to rescue and problems to solve! Tiger returns to Willowgate and discovers someone, or something, has been digging up plants, burying eggs and even taking socks from the washing line!
Tiger Days and the secret cat Sarah Lean: Meet animal lover, Tiger Days! A brand-new young fiction series about animals, friendship and Adventure by bestselling author Sarah Lean. Beautiful black-and-white illustrations throughout. When nine-year-old Tiger Days stays with her grandmother at Willowgate House she never knows what might happen... new friends to meet, animals to rescue and problems to solve!
All this in 60 Minutes Nicholas Lee: The hilarious inside story of life on the road as a 60 Minutes cameraman. For more than thirty years Nicholas Lee worked as a cameraman on 60 Minutes, Australia's most-respected and most-watched current affairs program, alongside Ray Martin, George Negus, Ian Leslie, Richard Carleton, Mike Munro, Jennifer Byrne, Liz Hayes and Tara Brown, among many others. All This in 60 Minutes is the revealing and often hilarious memoir of his time with the show of the crazy days of unlimited expense accounts, unbelievably expensive hotels, the fun and fear on the road, the terrifying plane rides, and the refugee camps and war zones.
Adopt-a-dad Marion Lennox: For Michael Lord, head of security at Maitland Maternity, the arrival of the package from his long-lost mother recalled his abandonment as a baby - so he wasn't about to desert his secretary, Jenny Morrow. Seven months ago her husband had died in an accident. Now she was pregnant and her controlling mother-in-law wanted custody of her unborn child. The confirmed bachelor couldn't ignore a woman in trouble. Michael had an idea that could keep Jenny and her baby in Texas - a temporary husband!
The earl's convenient wife Marion Lennox: The terms of the will are simple: to keep his family's Scottish castle, Alasdair McBride, Earl of Duncairn, must marry his housekeeper Jeanie Lochlan. Given their difficult past there's no love lost between these two but their chemistry is undeniable! Now, vows exchanged and living together in their sumptuous Scottish castle, they start to uncover closely held secrets. And as their carefully erected barriers start to crumble, they begin to wonder if one year be enough?
The fairy's return and other princess tales Gail Carson Levine: The Fairy's Mistake: Pokes fun at a meddlesome fairy whose plans for good go terribly awry.The Princess Test: The author spoofs the notion that a pea can prove a person's pedigree.Princess Sonora and the Long Sleep: Features a genius of a princess, a hundred years of snooze, two princes, and a flock of balding sheep!
Death in the 12th house : where Neptune rules Mitchell Scott Lewis: Someone is bumping off rock's wrinkled royalty. After the death of the third aging rock star, 58-year-old Freddie Finger, lead singer for multiplatinum band Rocket Fire, astrologer-detective David Lowell is brought into the case. Freddie wasn't well liked, and Lowell has his hands full with plenty of suspects: Freddie's ex-wives, his disgruntled band members, his greedy manager, and the musician whose career Freddie sabotaged many years ago.
Honoured society : th Sacilian mafia observed Norman Lewis: The Honoured Society describes how the US army returned the Mafia to power in 1944, after Mussolini came close to destroying them. It looks at the Mafia in their homeland - how in attempting to preserve Sicily for the Sicilians in the face of countless invasions it infiltrated every aspect of the island's life, corrupting landowners, the police, the judiciary and even the church. In one chilling chapter Norman Lewis details the escapades of eighty-year-old Padre Camelo, who led his monks on sprees of murder and extortion, frequently using the confessional box for transmitting threats.
Naples '44 : an intelligence oficer in the Italian labyrinth Norman Lewis: Norman Lewis arrived in war-torn Naples as an intelligence officer in 1944. The starving population has devoured all the tropical fish in the aquarium, respectable women had been driven to prostitution and the black market was king. Lewis found little to admire in his fellow soldiers, but gained sustenance from the extraordinary vivacity of the Italians around him - the lawyer who earned his living by bringing a touch of Roman class to funerals, the gynaecologist who specialised in the restoration of lost virginity and the widowed housewife who timed her British lover against the clock. "Were I given the chance to be born again," writes Lewis, "Italy would be the country of my choice."
Taken Rosie Lewis
Chasing dreams Susan Lewis: Growing up in a small town, Sandy Paull dreams of something better. When she lands a job with one of London's leading theatrical agencies her dreams appear to be coming true, particularly when she meets Michael McCann, her handsome and dynamic boss. Ellen Shelby, as a highly respected and successful agent, has Hollywood at her feet.
The moment she left Susan Lewis: Kesterly-on-Sea is full of secrets. Some are darker than others; many are shameful. One is even deadly. Andee is an ex-detective whose marriage is breaking up. So when a young female student disappears without trace, she throws herself into the search. Meanwhile, the town's beloved Rowzee Cayne has just discovered that she is terminally ill, and doesn't want to burden her family and friends with the news.
The Boy on the Wooden Box : how the impossible became possible on Schindler's list Leon Leyson: Leon Leyson (born Leib Lezjon) was only ten years old when the Nazis invaded Poland and his family was forced to relocate to the Krakow ghetto. With incredible luck, perseverance and grit, Leyson was able to survive the sadism of the Nazis, including that of the demonic Amon Goeth, commandant of Plaszow, the concentration camp outside Krakow.
Always in my heart Freda Lightfoot: Brenda Stuart returns to her late husband's home devastated by his loss, only to find herself accused of bestowing favours upon the Germans. Life has been difficult for her over the war, having been held in an internment camp in France simply because of her nationality. Thankful that her son at least was safe in the care of his grandmother, she now finds that she has lost him too, and her life is in turmoil.
Man of my dreams Johanna Lindsey: Wildly unpredictable, the most desirable beauty in the land, Megan Penworthy has set her amorous sights on Ambrose St. James, a man she has never met but has every intention of marrying. And no other suitor will satisfy her especially not the common, if uncommonly handsome, horse breeder, Devlin Jefferys.
Cool! Hong Kong : your essential guide to what's hip & happening Martin Liu: What makes Hong Kong a cool place to work, live and visit? One part is cultural. Hong Kong's history as a free international port and hub, devoid of trade limitations, has created a fascinating environment in which Cantonese and Chinese culture mixes easily with Western culture and influences.
Along came love Tracey Livesay: When a silly, impulsive decision lands free-spirited India Shaw behind bars in San Francisco, she has no choice but to call the only person she knows in the unfamiliar city - the very man she abandoned after a steamy two-day fling. The fact that she's pregnant with his child is something she'd rather not divulge.
Chasing slow : courage to journey off the beaten path Erin Loechner: You're here, but you want to be there. So you spend your life narrowing this divide, and you call this your race, your journey, your path. You live your days tightening your boot straps, wiping the sweat from your brow, chasing undiscovered happiness just around the bend.
Smoke Bellew Jack London: A sweeping Adventure saga in the tradition of White Fang and The Call of the Wild, bringing to vivid life the cold, bleak, unforgiving Yukon wilderness and the colourful, desperately uncertain lives of both natives and intruders.
Inheritance Kate Loveday: When Cassie Taylor inherits Yallandoo, a cattle station near Cairns in Far North Queensland, she is shocked. What does she know about running cattle? But the property has been in her family for generations, and Cassie is not a quitter. She leaves behind her Sydney life and heads to the station, determined to make a go of it.
Black teeth Zane Lovitt: Jason Ginaff doesn't get out much. Partly because of the anxiety, mainly because he works at home. Researching people on the internet. Job candidates doing bucket bongs on Instagram accounts they thought they'd deleted; the prospective new head of sales stripping for a hens' night. He's been searching for something on his own time, too. Now he's found it: the phone number of the man he believes to be his father.
Up from the sea Leza Lowitz: A novel in verse about the March 2011 tsunami that sent Japan into chaos, told from the point-of-view of Kai, a biracial teenage boy.
The maze Philip MacDonald: The ultimate murder mystery - can you find the murderer before the detective? Maxwell Brunton was found dead in his study - murdered beyond doubt. There were ten people in the house on the night of the murder, and at least seven of them had an adequate motive for murdering him.
Murder gone mad Philip MacDonald: The first Golden Age detective novel to feature a serial killer with no rational motive - and surely impossible for Scotland Yard to solve? A long knife with a brilliant but perverted brain directing it is terrorising Holmdale - innocent people are being done to death under the very eyes of the law.
The prince Niccolo Machiavelli: The world's most influential - and controversial - treatise on politics. Composed in exile and published posthumously, The Prince is Niccolo Machiavelli's legacy and the foundation of modern political theory. Drawing on his firsthand experiences as a diplomat and military commander in the Florentine Republic, Machiavelli disregards the rhetorical flourishes and sentimentality typically found in sixteenth-century mirrors for princes - guides instructing noblemen in the fine art of rulin.
It's not you, it's them Portia MacIntosh: First comes love. Then comes family. After a lifetime of kissing frogs, Roxie Pratt has given up on finding her own fairytale romance. That is, until she meets her very own Prince Charming, Mark Wright, and he sweeps Roxie off her feet. So when Mark finally gets down on one knee and pops the question, there's only one thing left to do: meet the family. And when everything has been picture-perfect so far, what could possibly go wrong?
To Tame a Wild Lady Ashlyn Macnamara
Cedar Cove series. Volume 1 Debbie Macomber: Debbie Macomber's bestselling and beloved Cedar Cove series begins with these four novels. Reconnect with your favourite characters and meet some new friends from this tight-knit community where love and friendship are just around the corner.16 Lighthouse Road. This is Olivia Lockhart's home. She's a family court judge known for her controversial judgments--like the divorce petition she denied. Thanks to an article by Jack Griffin, editor of the local paper, everyone's talking about it!
Silver linings Debbie Macomber: Set in Cedar Cove's charming Rose Harbor Inn, Debbie Macomber's novel follows innkeeper Jo Marie and two new guests as they seek healing and comfort, revealing that every cloud has a silver lining, even when it seems difficult to find..
Sweet tomorrows Debbie Macomber: Jo Marie thought that Mark was the one - but now he's left Rose Harbor and she is unsure if he's ever coming back. The Rose Harbor Inn doesn't seem the same without him but Jo Marie knows she has to move on with her life.
The association of small bombs Karan Mahajan: After witnessing his two friends killed by a "small" bomb that detonated in a Dehli marketplace, Mansoor Ahmed becomes involved with a charismatic young activist, whose allegiances and beliefs are more changeable than he could have imagined.
The Cairo trilogy Najib Mafouz: Naguib Mahfouz's magnificent epic trilogy of colonial Egypt appears here in one volume for the first time. The Nobel Prize--winning writer's masterwork is the engrossing story of a Muslim family in Cairo during Britain's occupation of Egypt in the early decades of the twentieth century. The novels of "The Cairo Trilogy" trace three generations of the family of tyrannical patriarch Al-Sayyid Ahmad Abd al-Jawad, who rules his household with a strict hand while living a secret life of self-indulgence.
Shelter in place : a novel Alexander Maksik: A story about the things we're willing to die for, and to kill for. Set in the Pacific Northwest in the jittery, jacked-up early 90s, from one of America's most thrillingly defiant contemporary storytellers, Shelter in Place is a stylish literary novel about the hereditary nature of mental illness, the fleeting intensity of youth, the obligations of family, and the consequences of all-consuming love. Joseph March, a twenty-one-year-old working class kid from Seattle, is on top of the world.
Full-time father Susan Mallery: One moment, computer consultant Parker Hamilton was quietly programming in his house along the rugged Pacific coast. And the next, his life was thrown into a tailspin. He discovered he was a father. What would he do?
Hometown heartbreakers. Books 4-6 Susan Mallery: Part-time wife: Craig Haynes comes from a long line of lady-killers. Lately, though, he can't stop thinking about Jill Bradford, his sons' new nanny. Sweet, redheaded Jill is perfect with his three rambunctious boys, and suddenly Craig finds himself thinking less about a fling and more about forever.Holly and Mistletoe: When firefighter Jordan Haynes rescues Holly Garrett's mischievous cat, Mistletoe, from her burning apartment, he winds up in the hospital.
The subtle art of not giving a fck : a counterintuitive approach to living a good life Mark Manson: Everything we've been told about how to improve our lives is wrong. Now superstar blogger Mark Manson tells us what we need to do to get it right.
Tell the truth, shame the devil Melina Marchetta: Chief Inspector Bish Ortley of the London Met, divorced and still grieving the death of his son, has been drowning his anger in Scotch. Something has to give, and he's no sooner suspended from the force than a busload of British students is subject to a deadly bomb attack across the Channel.
Soldier spy Tom Marcus: In the boot were six homemade pipe bombs, all linked to detonate at the same time from a single call on a brand-new pay-as-you-go phone found on the target. Special Branch also found Chinese Type 56 assault rifles with eight full magazines full of ammunition. His target was a local school.
Den of wolves Juliet Marillier: "Feather bright and feather fine None shall harm this child of mine" Healer Blackthorn knows all too well the rules of her bond to the fey: seek no vengeance, help any who ask, do only good. But after the most recent ordeal she and Grim have suffered, she knows she cannot let go of her quest to bring justice to the man who ruined her life.
Tower of thorns Juliet Marillier: Disillusioned healer Blackthorn and her companion Grim have settled quietly in Dalriada to wait out the seven years of Blackthorn's bond to her fey mentor. But trouble has a way of seeking out Blackthorn and Grim. Lady Geileis, a noblewoman from the northern border, has asked for the prince of Dalriada's help in expelling a howling creature from an old tower on her land - one surrounded by an impenetrable hedge of thorns.
The night itself Zoe Marriott: Would you sacrifice your soul mate to save the world? When Mio steals the family's katana - a priceless ancestral sword - from her parents' attic, she just wants to spice up a fancy-dress costume. But the katana is much more than some dusty antique and her actions unleash a terrible, ancient evil onto the streets of unsuspecting London.
Blood lines Angela Marsons: How do you catch a killer who leaves no trace? A victim killed with a single, precise stab to the heart appears at first glance to be a robbery gone wrong. A caring, upstanding social worker lost to a senseless act of violence. But for Detective Kim Stone, something doesn't add up. When a local drug addict is found murdered with an identical wound, Kim knows instinctively that she is dealing with the same killer.
Lost girls Angela Marsons: Two girls go missing. Only one will return. The couple that offers the highest amount will see their daughter again. The losing couple will not. Make no mistake. One child will die. When nine-year-old best friends Charlie and Amy disappear, two families are plunged into a living nightmare. A text message confirms the unthinkable; that the girls are the victims of a terrifying kidnapping.
Play dead Angela Marsons: The dead don't tell secrets... unless you listen. The girl's smashed-in face stared unseeing up to the blue sky, soil spilling out of her mouth. A hundred flies hovered above the bloodied mess. Westerley research facility is not for the faint-hearted. A 'body farm' investigating human decomposition, its inhabitants are corpses in various states of decay. But when Detective Kim Stone and her team discover the fresh body of a young woman, it seems a killer has discovered the perfect cover to bury their crime.
Steps to the gallows Edward Marston: A scurrilous newspaper has built up a large following by publishing details of political and sexual scandals. It is remarkably well-informed and has therefore created a whole host of enemies.
Boy-crazy Stacey Ann M Martin: The Pike family is taking a vacation to the beach, and Stacey and Mary Anne get to go along to help out! Two weeks of sun, sand and the cutest lifeguard Stacey has ever seen! Mary Anne says that Scott the lifeguard is way too old for Stacey, and besides, she shouldn't be ignoring the Pike kids to spend more time with a boy. But Stacey is in love. What could possibly be more important than following her heart?
Claudia and mean Janine Ann M Martin: Claudia's sister, Janine, is too busy being smart to be nice to anyone - even their grandmother, Mimi. But Claudia doesn't have to see Janine too much this summer, since the Baby-sitters Club is starting a new play group. It's going to be so much fun! But then Mimi has a stroke, and the whole summer changes. Now Claudia is "Mimi-sitting," and Janine is no help at all. How can the Kishi sisters get along when Janine is always so mean?
Claudia and the bad joke Ann M Martin: Claudia's not worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy, is a great practical joker. After all, how much harm can one girl do? As it turns out - plenty! Claudia breaks her leg because of one of Betsy's mean jokes and now she's talking about quitting the club. Baby-sitting might be too dangerous. The rest of the BSC decides that Betsy needs to be taught a lesson - and the joke war is on!
Claudia and the middle school mystery Ann M Martin: For once, Claudia's studied really hard for her math test. And when she gets her paper back, it has an A- on it. All right! But then Claudia's math teacher calls her to his desk and accuses her of copying off of Shawna Riverson's test. Claudia can't believe it, and neither can the Baby-sitters. Claudia would never cheat! And they're not going to rest until they help clear Claudia's name!
Claudia and the new girl Ann M Martin: Claudia has always been the most outrageous girl in her class until Ashley Wyeth comes along. Ashley's really different - she dresses in hippie clothes, wears six earrings and work boots, and is the most fantastic artist Claudia has ever met. Ashley says Claudia has artistic talent, too, but thinks Claudia should spend more time on her "calling" and stop wasting time on the Baby-sitters Club.
Claudia and the sad good-bye Ann M Martin: Claudia has a sad good-bye to make. Her grandmother, Mimi, has just died. Claudia understands that Mimi was sick for a long time, but she's still mad at her grandmother for leaving her. Who will help Claudia with her homework...and share 'special tea' with her?
Dawn and the big sleepover Ann M Martin: A bunch of kids at Stoneybrook Elementary have pen pals at a school in New Mexico. The Baby-sitters love hearing the letters that Charlotte, Becca, and the Pike kids get from their new friends. Then the bad news reaches Stoneybrook: their pen pals' school has been destroyed by a fire.
The ghost at Dawn's house Ann M Martin: Dawn has always thought there was a secret passage hidden in her house. But that doesn't explain why creepy things happen when Dawn's at home, or the spooky noises coming from behind her bedroom wall. Dawn is sure there's a ghost in her house! And so are the other Baby-sitters Club members.
Good-bye Stacey, good-bye Ann M Martin: Oh no! Stacey McGill is moving back to New York! That means no more Stoneybrook Middle School, no more Charlotte Johanssen, and worst of all ... no more Baby-sitters Club! Claudia is crushed that her best friend is moving away. How will the BSC cope without Stacey? What kind of going-away present is good enough for someone as special as she is? And now ... who could fill her shoes as the next member of the Baby-sitters Club?
Home is the place Ann M Martin: Far and near. Lost and found. Four girls. Four generations. Georgia cannot figure out what's going on in her family. Her mother, Francie, is extremely overprotective. Her grandmother, Dana, and her great-grandmother, Abby, don't speak to each other.
Kristy and the snobs Ann M Martin: When her mother's remarriage takes her family into a much wealthier neighbourhood, thirteen-year-old Kristy finds herself surrounded by snobbish girls who compare clothes, make fun of the Baby-sitters Club, and insult her aging dog.
Kristy's big day Ann M Martin: When Kristy Thomas's mother decides to get married again, Kristy and her friends in the Baby-sitters Club have to cope with all the small children that her family and friends are bringing to the wedding.
Little Miss Stoneybrook ... and Dawn Ann M Martin: Each member of the Baby-sitters Club sponsors a different girl in the Little Miss Stoneybrook competition, as Dawn also tries to cope with the break-up of her family after her parents are divorced.
Logan likes Mary Anne! Ann M Martin: Attracted to shy Mary Anne, Logan asks to become a member of the Baby-Sitters Club and gets Mary Anne as his "checker" on his trial job, but Mary Anne is plagued by a series of embarassing episodes.
Stacey's emergency Ann M Martin: Lately, the pressure's really been on Stacey. She hasn't been feeling well, her schoolwork and baby-sitting jobs are almost out of control, and she's sick of being in the middle of her parents' fights. Then it happens: Stacey ends up in the hospital because of her diabetes. The Baby-sitters are worried. So is Stacey. Why are things always so hard?
Speed : how to make things go really fast Guy Martin: Guy Martin, lorry mechanic, motorcycle racing legend and favourite of the Isle of Man TT, lives for the buzz he feels racing his bike round terrifying bends at 200mph. Nothing, he claims, can match it. Or can it? Guy is about to find out. Guy faces four dangerous and thrilling world-record challenges, pushing the boundaries of speed, and his body, to determine just how fast one man can go.
Patron saint of prostitutes : Josephine Butler and a Victorian scandal Helen Mathers: The 'steel rape' of women is a scandal that is almost forgotten today. In Victorian England, police forces were granted powers to force any woman they suspected of being a 'common prostitute' to undergo compulsory and invasive medical examinations, while women who refused to submit willingly some as young as 13 could be arrested and incarcerated. This scandal was exposed by Josephine Butler, a beautiful Evangelical campaigner who did not rest until she had ended the violation and helped repeal the Act that governed it.
Nil Lynne Matson: Transported through a "gate" to the mysterious island of Nil, seventeen-year-old Charley has 365 days to escape or she will die.
A flight of golden wings Beryl Matthews: September, 1938. Britain is at war and Ruth Aspinall, a gifted pilot, is determined to join the Air Transport Auxiliary, an organisation of civilian pilots who ferry aircraft to wherever they're needed. Meanwhile over in America, siblings Jack and Lucy Nelson, both experienced pilots themselves, are keen to join too.
Hold on to your dreams Beryl Matthews: London, 1899. As she prepares for a glittering ball that will usher in the new century, twenty-year-old Gertrude Melrose considers her good fortune. Attractive, intelligent, with a loving family, her only concern is for her brother Edward, who has been mixing with a disreputable crowd and seems intent on squandering his inheritance at the gaming-tables. Gertie hopes that with the support of Edward's long-standing friend, David, he can be made to see the error of his ways.
Notes from the hard shoulder James May: Top Gear presenter and columnist for the Daily Telegraph James May brings together another brilliant collection of his most controversial and humorous writing. From tales of motoring Adventures through India, Russia and Iceland, to classic articles on essential subjects such as driving songs and haunted car parks, these gems from the number one car connoisseur will take readers on a motoring journey that will amuse and entertain in equal measure.
The mind-gut connection : how the hidden conversation within our bodies impacts our mood, our choices, and our overall health Emeran A Mayer: Dr. Emeran Mayer, executive director of the Oppenheimer Center for Neurobiology of Stress and Resilience at UCLA, offers a cutting-edge view into this developing science, showing us the full impact and complexity of how the brain, but, and microbiome the community of microorganisms that lives inside the digestive tract communicate with one another. When this communication channel is out of whack, major health problems can crop up in both the mind and the body, including food sensitivities and allergies, digestive disorders, obesity, depression, anxiety, and fatigue.
Dark money : how a secretive group of billionaires is trying to buy political control in the US Jane Mayer: Why is America living in an age of profound economic inequality? Why, despite the desperate need to address climate change, have even modest environmental efforts been defeated again and again? Why have protections for employees been decimated? Why do hedge-fund billionaires pay a far lower tax rate than middle-class workers?
The pathfinder Margaret Mayhew: This is a heroic love story set at the time of the Berlin Air Lift. In the British sector is an RAF officer, in the Russian a German woman trying to keep her family alive. The story traces their lives and subsequent meeting and falling in love.
I see you Molly McAdams: Futures are uncertain, unpredictable - like ink spilled across the purest surface. Nearly imperceptible ripples move and flow until a unique stain is formed. The ink is permanently imbedded in the surface... During one wild night in college, Jentry Michaels is a tidal wave of ink that brands Aurora Wilde's soul. An unparalleled stain she can't forget despite the many months that have passed - and despite the distraction she'd hoped she would find in her new relationship with Declan, the charmer who captured her heart soon after.
Show me how Molly McAdams: After her first love was ripped from her grasp four years earlier, Charlie Easton was sure she would never be able to trust anyone with the shattered pieces of her heart again. That is, until Deacon Carver forces himself into her life, and makes those pieces swirl in chaos. But Charlie doesn't know how to let him in... until a stranger stumbles upon a notebook filled with her innermost secrets, and shows her how.
To the stars Molly McAdams: He promised to wait for her. She told him he was wasting his time. Not waiting for him ended up being the biggest mistake of her life. When they were younger, Knox Alexander swore to Harlow Evans that he would wait for her to turn eighteen so they could be together.
Get off the unicorn Anne McCaffrey: From the lady who taught dragons to fly and rockets to sing... The Smallest Dragon Boy. The only thing Keevan wanted in his life was to be a dragonrider just like his father. Surely nothing could be as thrilling as soaring through the air between the powerful wings of a dragon...But Keevan was small and there were always more boys than there were dragons -- someone must be disappointed.
The white dragon Anne McCaffrey: Jaxom, a rebellious youth, and Ruth, his white dragon, fly into another time to retrieve the queen's stolen egg, thereby averting a dragonrider war, and find their planet threatened once again by a Threadfall.
The Ghost Monica McCarty: Joan Comyn swore allegiance to Robert the Bruce the day she witnessed England's barbarous king torturing her famous mother, Scot patriot Bella MacDuff. Now the mysterious beauty slips into men's hearts like a specter and entices England's most illustrious barons to unwittingly divulge their secrets, then shares them with her king.
The fortress at the end of time Joe M McDermott: Captain Ronaldo Aldo has committed an unforgivable crime. He will ask for forgiveness all the same: from you, from God, even from himself. Connected by ansible, humanity has spread across galaxies and fought a war against an enemy that remains a mystery. At the edge of human space sits the Citadel - a relic of the war and a listening station for the enemy's return.
Who's that girl? Mhairi McFarlane: What's the one thing you do at a wedding? Kiss your groom. What's the one thing you don't do at a wedding? Kiss someone else's groom. When Edie is caught in a compromising position at her colleagues' wedding, all the blame falls on her turns out that personal popularity in the office is not that different from your schooldays, and if the groom is the head boy, Edie is closer to the geek with NHS glasses and purple braces.
Wildhorse Creek Kerry McGinnis: Young Billy Martin runs from home, burying his past in the quest for a future. He finds it in Queensland's spectacular Gulf Country, on the sprawling cattle runs. The Gulf breeds tough men, and Billy is quickly drawn to the excitement and Adventure of working with the fiery cattleman and ex-con, Blake Reilly, and his daughter.
Taming the Highlander May McGoldrick
Tempest in the Highlands May McGoldrick
So many ways to begin Jon McGregor: David Carter cannot help but wish for more: that his wife Eleanor would be the sparkling girl he once found so irresistible; that his job as a museum curator could live up to the promise it once held; that his daughter's arrival could have brought him closer to Eleanor. But a few careless words spoken by his mother's friend have left David restless with the knowledge that his whole life has been constructed around a lie.
Open for business Cressida McLaughlin: Robin Brennan has come home to Campion Bay. Now her parents have retired, she's set to become the new landlady of the Campion Bay Guesthouse. Bookings have been as thin as the hand towels, and it doesn't take long for Robin to realise that the place needs a serious makeover.
Cold blood Andy McNab: Nick Stone is suffering. The two people he cared for most are gone. Thousands of miles away five ex-servicemen, badly wounded in Afghanistan, are preparing for a trek to the North Pole in an attempt to begin to rebuild their shattered bodies and minds.
The fever tree Jennifer McVeigh: 1878. South Africa. A country torn apart by greed. Frances Irvine, left destitute by her father's sudden death, is forced to travel from the security and familiarity of her privileged English life to marry Edwin Matthews, an ambitious but penniless young doctor in South Africa.
Hexenhaus Nikki McWatters: A powerful novel about three young women caught in the hysteria of their own times.In 1628, Veronica and her brother flee for their lives into the German woods after their father is burned at the stake. At the dawn of the eighteenth century, Scottish maid Katherine is lured into political dissent after her parents are butchered for their beliefs. In present-day Australia, Paisley navigates her way through the burning torches of small-town gossip after her mother's new-age shop comes under scrutiny.
Soundless Richelle Mead: For as long as Fei can remember, no one in her village has been able to hear. Rocky terrain and frequent avalanches make it impossible to leave the village, so Fei and her people are at the mercy of a zipline that carries food up the treacherous cliffs from Beiguo, a mysterious faraway kingdom. When villagers begin to lose their sight, deliveries from the zipline shrink. Many go hungry.
Her long-lost husband Josie Metcalfe: A&E doctor Olivia mourned the loss of her solider hero husband two years ago, although there was a tiny part of her that believed he was still alive. When she hears his husky voice on her wedding day, her heart skips a beat- and she turns round to see Gregor, the love of her life. Working as an army medic has left Gregor unable to walk. But, despite the dark shadows under his eyes, his brooding good-looks are as devastating as ever. But does he still love Olivia- or has Gregor only returned to say his final goodbye...?
Miracle times two Josie Metcalfe: Obstetric nurse Jenny Sinclair is determined not to fall for the charms of baby doctor Daniel Carterton. His brilliance and compassion make women all over the hospital swoon when he enters a room! But after one heartbreaking day at work, the lines between personal and professional begin to blur, and one kiss leads to another Now Jenny must face her heart-meltingly handsome boss and tell him that she's pregnant with twins!
The trouble with brunch : work, class and the pursuit of leisure Shawn Micallef: What do your Eggs Benedict say about how notions of class have changed with the birth of the "creative class"?
Be my baby A L Michael: Two's company... If you asked Mollie whether she struggled as a single mum, she'd have to cover her daughter's ears before answering. Surrounded by friends, watching Esme grow into the sassiest eleven-year-old in North London, and building her name as TV chef Mollie Makes, Mollie's never been happier.
Always happy hour : stories Mary Miller: Acerbic and ruefully funny, this book weaves tales of young women-- deeply flawed and intensely real -- who struggle to get out of their own way. They love to drink and have sex; they make bad decisions with men who either love them too much or too little; and they haunt a Southern terrain of gas stations, public pools, and dive bars.
Thinking about it only makes it worse : and other lessons from modern life David Mitchell: Why is my jumper depreciating? Why are people so fing hung up about swearing? Why do the asterisks in that sentence make it okay? Why do so many people want to stop other people doing things, and how can they be stopped from stopping them? Why is every film and TV programme a sequel or a remake? This book deals with these questions.
Recluce tales : stories from the world of Recluce L E Modesitt: A collection of short stories set in the world of the Recluce saga features seventeen new tales and four popular reprints spanning the thousand-year history of Recluse, in an anthology complemented by a background essay.
Quick off the mark Susan Moody: Alex Quick investigates the murder of a close family friend in this intriguing, intricately-plotted mystery. In her former career as a police detective, Alex Quick was exposed to some brutally violent crimes - but none as horrific as this. A badly mutilated corpse is discovered in a field, the victim castrated, the word 'cheat' carved across his chest.
The lighthouse Alison Moore: Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 2012. On the outer deck of a North Sea ferry stands Futh, a middle-aged and newly separated man, on his way to Germany for a restorative walking holiday.
Village of secrets : defying the Nazis in Vichy France Caroline Moorehead: High up in the mountains of the southern Massif Central in France lie tiny, remote villages united by a long and particular history. During the Nazi occupation, the inhabitants of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon and the other villages of the Plateau Vivarais Lignon saved several thousand people from the concentration camps.
Pattern artist Nancy Moser: Born into a life of hard work, English housemaid Annie Wood arrives in New York City in 1911 with her wealthy mistress. Wide-eyed with the possibilities America has to offer, Annie wonders if there's more for her than a life of service. Annie chooses to risk everything, taps into courage she never knew she had, and goes off on her own, finding employment in the sewing department at Macy's. While at Macy's Annie catches the eye of a salesman at the Butterick Pattern Company.
Lulu Bell and the Arabian nights Belinda Murrell: Lulu Bell is about to make a new friend! It's Harmony Day at Shelley Beach School, and Lulu's class are going to be the stars of the school play. What will be the special theme this year? Lulu is sure that the new girl in her class will have good ideas. How can she make Amira feel welcome? The answer is a happy surprise for everyone!
Dance with the dead Jim Nally: Aspiring actress Elizabeth Smart lands her centre stage role: her mutilated body is found dumped in North London's red light district. Clasped in her hand is a piece of human hair belonging to an unidentified body of a woman murdered two weeks ago.
The argonauts Maggie Nelson: A genre-bending memoir, a work of 'autotheory' offering fresh, fierce, and timely thinking about desire, identity, and the limitations and possibilities of love and language.
Sleeping giants Sylvain Neuvel: 17 years ago: A girl in South Dakota falls through the earth, then wakes up dozens of feet below ground on the palm of what seems to be a giant metal hand.
Bush bolts Soraya Nicholas: Poppy is thrilled that her best friend Sarah is finally coming to visit Starlight Stables. She is sure that Sarah will love it all as much as she does - especially Poppy's beautiful pony, Crystal, and her horse-mad friends, fiery Milly and sweet Katie.
Saving Starlight Soraya Nicholas: Poppy's world is falling apart. Her aunt and uncle have had an ominous visit from the bank and they have lost an important riding sponsor. It means they might have to sell Starlight Stables. Could Poppy be about to lose everything - her beloved Starlight Stables, her beautiful horse Crystal, her friends Milly and Katie.
Wrath of the Storm Jennifer A. Nielsen
When breaks the dawn Janette Oke: Having survived the harshness of their first year in the far Northwest, Elizabeth and Wynn, her Royal Canadian Mountie, are now challenged by a crushing disappointment. Will their love for each other, hope for the future, and their faith in God carry them through?
Root, petal, thorn Ella Joy Olsen: Ella Joy Olsen traces the stories of five fascinating women who inhabit the same historic home over the course of a century--braided stories of love, heartbreak and courage connect the women, even across generations.
Great horse stories for girls : inspiring tales of friendship and fun Rebecca E Ondov
Welcome to Lagos Chibundu Onuzo: When army officer Chike Ameobi is ordered to kill innocent civilians, he knows that it is time to leave. As he travels towards Lagos, he becomes the leader of a new platoon, a band of runaways who share his desire for a better life.
Falling awake Alice Oswald: Alice Oswald's poems are always vivid and distinct, alert and deeply, physically, engaged in the natural world. Mutability - a sense that all matter is unstable in the face of mortality - is at the heart of this new collection and each poem is involved in that drama: the held tension that is embodied life, and life's losing struggle with the gravity of nature.
The empty nest Fiona Palmer: Mothers' Day has always been a special day for Sandi, because her beloved kids spoil her rotten. But this year won't be the same. Her daughter, Gracie, has joined her brother Jack at boarding school and Sandi dreads waking up to a quiet house. Even her husband, Paul, seems distant and preoccupied with farm work. So she never could have guessed what the day has in store ...
A Gwen Marcey collection Carrie Stuart Parks: A Cry from the Dust. When renowned forensic artist Gwen Marcey is recruited to reconstruct the faces of recently unearthed victims at Mountain Meadows, she isn't expecting more than an interesting gig ... and a break from her own hectic life.
Animal : the autobiography of a female body Sara Pascoe: Take a funny and illuminating tour of the female body with award-winning comedian Sara Pascoe. Women have so much going on, what with boobs and jealousy and menstruating and broodiness and sex and infidelity and pubes and wombs and jobs and memories and emotions and the past and the future and themselves and each other.
113 minutes James Patterson: Molly Rourke's son has been murdered... And she knows who's responsible. Now she's taking the law into her own hands. Never underestimate a mother's love.
Airport : code red James Patterson: A major terrorist cell sets a devastating plan in motion. Their target? One of the world's busiest airports London Churchill International Airport. Retired SAS captain Matt Bates and ex-Delta Force officer Chaz Shoeman find themselves caught up in the attack. And they are London's only hope at stopping an atrocity that could kill thousands.
Black & blue James Patterson: A beautiful young woman is found murdered on a river bank, and Detective Harriet Blue is convinced she's the next victim of the worst serial killer Sydney has seen in decades. But the more Harriet learns, the more she realises this murder is not what she first thought. And her own life might be tangled up in the case.
Break point James Patterson: One point away from winning the French Open, tennis star Kirsten Keller breaks down and flees the court in tears. Keller has been receiving death threats. Terrified and desperate, she hires former Metropolitan police officer Chris Foster to protect her at Wimbledon. As the championship progresses, Keller's tormentor gets ever closer. And the threats become horrifyingly real.
Bullseye James Patterson: Snow blankets the avenues of Manhattan's exclusive Upper West Side. The storm is the perfect cover for a fashionable, highly trained team of lethal assassins as they prowl the streets, hunting their prey. But their first hit is simply target practice.
Chase : a Michael Bennett thriller James Patterson: A man plunges to his death from the roof of a Manhatten hotel. It looks like a suicide - except the victim has someone else's fingerprints and $10,000 in cash. Enter Detective Michael Bennett.
Cross kill James Patterson: Cross kill: Along Came a Spider killer Gary Soneji has been dead for over ten years. Alex Cross watched him die. But today, Cross saw him gun down his partner. Is Soneji alive? A ghost? Or something even more sinister? Nothing will prepare you for the wicked truth
Dead heat James Patterson: It's the day of the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and excitement is at fever pitch. But a key athlete has gone missing and Detective Rafael Carvalho, on the brink of retirement, is assigned the case. When the athlete suddenly appears at the ceremony, it seems the case is solved. But Carvalho soon discovers that he has returned with the deadliest of intentions.
Dead heat. Part 1 James Patterson: It's the day of the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and excitement is at fever pitch. But a key athlete has gone missing and Detective Rafael Carvalho, on the brink of retirement, is assigned the case. When the athlete suddenly appears at the ceremony, it seems the case is solved. But Carvalho soon discovers that he has returned with the deadliest of intentions.
Dead heat. Part 2 James Patterson: Another shocking death rocks the 2016 Olympic Games. Could this death be linked to the first?
Dead heat. Part 3 James Patterson: As Detective Carvalho gets closer to unravelling the case, things suddenly get much more dangerous.
Dead heat. Part 4 James Patterson: Can Detective Carvalho solve the case before the final piece of the devastating plan falls into place?
The French kiss James Patterson: It's hard enough to move to a new city, but now everyone French detective Luc Moncrief cares about is being killed off. Welcome to New York.
Heist James Patterson: Three thieves have planned the perfect diamond heist. They've monitored the Hatton Garden jeweller for months and are ready to make the hit.
The hostage James Patterson: The grand opening of the world's most exclusive hotel: forty floors of breathtaking luxury. VIPs gather in London for the ultimate preview. But one uninvited guest plans to make this a day the city will never forget. Global Head of Security, Jon Roscoe, confronts a killer with a deadly timetable.
Hunted James Patterson: When former SAS captain David Shelley goes looking for an old comrade who has taken to a life on the streets, he finds his friend is dead. An MI5 agent contacts Shelley and arranges a meeting. All the signs point to murder, and the agent believes this is part of something much bigger. The only way Shelley can discover the truth is to put himself on the streets, and into the same danger that got his friend killed.
Kill or be killed : thrillers James Patterson: The trial: 'I'm not on trial. San Francisco is.' Detective Lindsay Boxer has finally managed to capture the drug cartel boss who has been tormenting her for months. And now he's about to go on trial for his life. But after threatening to unleash violence on everyone involved in the case, the whole city is paralysed, and Lindsay and the Women's Murder Club are caught in the eye of the storm.
Let's play make-believe James Patterson: Both survivors of the divorce wars, Christy and Martin don't believe in love at first sight and certainly not on a first date. But from the instant they lock eyes, life becomes a sexy, romantic dream come true. That is, until they start playing a strangely intense game of make-believe - a game that's about to go too far.
Little black dress James Patterson: Can a little black dress change everything in her life? Magazine editor Jane Avery spends her nights alone with Netflix and Oreos - until the Dress turns her loose. Suddenly she's surrendering to dark desires, and New York City has become her erotic playground. But what began as a fantasy will go too far... and her next conquest could be her last.
The pretender James Patterson: Logan Bishop is a thief living off a stash of stolen diamonds. But when his murderous ex-partner tracks him down, Logan must find a way to turn the tables - or lose the only woman who can handle the truth.
Private Berlin James Patterson: Private, the world's most respected investigation firm, has branches around the world, each staffed with the smartest, fastest, and most advanced agents, who have cutting-edge forensic tools that not even the most powerful governments possess. At Private Berlin, agent Chris Schneider has disappeared. Chris had taken a secretive personal leave and hadn't spoken to anyone from the office in days.
Private games James Patterson: Private, the world's most renowned investigation firm, has been commissioned to provide security for the 2012 Olympic games in London. Its agents are the smartest, fastest, and most technologically advanced in the world, and 400 of them have been transferred to London to protect over 10,000 competitors who represent more than 200 countries.
Private India James Patterson: When Santosh Wagh isn't struggling out of a bottle of whisky he's head of Private India, the Mumbai branch of the world's finest PI agency. In a city of over thirteen million he has his work cut out at the best of times. But now someone is killing women seemingly unconnected women murdered in a chilling ritual, with strange objects placed carefully at their death scenes.
Private L.A James Patterson: Jack Morgan investigates the disappearance of the biggest superstar couple in Hollywood. Thom and Jennifer Harlow are the perfect couple, with three perfect children.
Private London James Patterson: Sometimes when the nightmare ends - the terror is only just beginning. For Hannah Shapiro, a beautiful young American student, this particular nightmare began eight years ago in Los Angeles, when Jack Morgan, owner of Private - the world's most exclusive detective agency - saved her from a horrific death.
Private Oz James Patterson: James Patterson's bestselling Private series sees the world's most exclusive detective agency open a new office in Australia! With the best detectives in the business, cutting edge technology and offices around the globe, there is no investigation company quite like Private.
Private Vegas James Patterson: Las Vegas is a city of contradictions: seedy and glamorous, secretive and wild, Vegas attracts people of all kinds especially those with a secret to hide, or a life to leave behind. It's the perfect location for Lester Olsen's lucrative business. He gets to treat gorgeous, young women to five-star restaurants, splashy shows, and limo rides and then he teaches them how to kill.
The trial : Women's Murder Club James Patterson: 'I'm not on trial. San Francisco is.' Detective Lindsay Boxer has finally managed to capture the drug cartel boss who has been tormenting her for months. And now he's about to go on trial for his life. But after threatening to unleash violence on everyone involved in the case, the whole city is paralysed, and Lindsay and the Women's Murder Club are caught in the eye of the storm.
Triple threat James Patterson: Cross kill: Along Came a Spider killer Gary Soneji has been dead for over ten years. Alex Cross watched him die. But today, Cross saw him gun down his partner. Is Soneji alive? A ghost? Or something even more sinister? Nothing will prepare you for the wicked truth.Zoo. 2: The planet is still under violent siege by ferocious animals.
Truth or die James Patterson: After a serious professional stumble, attorney Trevor Mann may have finally hit his stride. He's found happiness with his girlfriend Claire Parker, a beautiful, ambitious journalist always on the hunt for a scoop. But when Claire's newest story leads to a violent confrontation, Trevor's newly peaceful life is shattered as he tries to find out why.
The verdict James Patterson: A woman violently attacked in her bed. A billionaire businessman on trial at The Old Bailey. As the world's press gather outside London's luxurious Tribeca hotel, can Jon Roscoe protect his own family from the terrifying consequences of the verdict?
The witnesses James Patterson: The Sanderson family has been forced into hiding after one of them stumbled upon a criminal plot. Or so they think. No one will answer their questions. And the terrifying truth may come too late...
The women's war James Patterson: Former Marine Corps colonel Amanda Collins and her lethal team of women warriors have vowed to avenge her family's murder. And they have nothing left to lose....
Zoo. 2 James Patterson: The planet is still under violent siege by ferocious animals. Humans are their desperate prey. Except some humans are evolving, mutating into a savage species that could save civilisation - or end it.
Dragonfire Donita K Paul: Three years of strife have passed since Kale and Bardon freed Paladin's knights. Now, fiery dragons scorch their beautiful countryside as an evil husband-and-wife wizard duo battle one another for supremacy. The people of Amara just want to be left alone, hoping the conflict with disappear.
Dragonknight Donita K Paul: Before vowing his allegiance to Wulder as a knight, Bardon heads to the mountains for solitude. His life is suddenly complicated by a woman and her granddaughter, N'Rae, on a mission to rescue the woman's son trapped in a chamber of sleep.
Dragonquest Donita K Paul: A dragonkeeper of Paladin, Kale is summoned from the Hall to The Bogs by the Wizard Fenworth to serve as his apprentice and tend his newly hatched meech dragon, Regidor. But Kale isn't going alone.
Dragonspell Donita K Paul: Once a slave, Kale is given the unexpected opportunity to become a servant to Paladin. Yet this young girl has much to learn about the difference between slavery and service.
The Complete Big Nate. Volume 5 Lincoln Peirce: The Complete Big Nate collects every daily and Sunday cartoon ever syndicated. Presented in a numbered series of e-books, each containing one year's worth of strips, this is a goldmine for all Big Nate fans to see many cartoons that have never been published in books. Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate.
The Complete Big Nate. Volume 7 Lincoln Peirce: The Complete Big Nate collects every daily and Sunday cartoon ever syndicated. Presented in a numbered series of e-books, each containing one year's worth of strips, this is a goldmine for all Big Nate fans to see many cartoons that have never been published in books. Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate.
The Complete Big Nate. Volume 12 Lincoln Peirce: The Complete Big Nate collects every daily and Sunday cartoon ever syndicated. Presented in a numbered series of e-books, each containing one year's worth of strips, this is a goldmine for all Big Nate fans to see many cartoons that have never been published in books. Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate.
Cinderella Penguin, or, The little glass flipper Janet Perlman: The most romantic penguin tale ever told! Here is the classic tale of Cinderella, featuring a cast of penguins. Poor Cinderella Penguin. Her stepmother and stepsisters are off to the Penguin Prince's ball, and she's left behind and feeling very sad. That is, until the Great Fairy Penguin arrives to grant her greatest wish. Cinderella Penguin is going to the ball!
Special topics in calamity physics Marisha Pessl: Special Topics in Calamity Physics is a dark comedy coming-of-age novel and a suspense tale told through the distinctive voice of its heroine, Blue van Meer. After a childhood moving from one academic outpost to another with her father (a man prone to aphorisms and meteoric affairs), Blue is clever, deadpan, and possessed of a vast lexicon of literary, political, philosophical, and scientific knowledge - and is quite the cineaste to boot.
Nancy Drew Diaries. #6, Monkey-wrench blues and Dress reversal Stefan Petrucha: In "Monkey-Wrench Blues" Nancy (and mechanic Bess) is asked to drive a fuel-efficient prototype in a government-sponsored race. But someone is determined that Nancy and Bess lose- at any cost! Plus, when Bess and George help Nancy pick out a dress for Deirdre's big party, little do they suspect it's the identical dress Deirdre will be wearing.
Still Life Dani Pettrey
The Aerosmurf Peyo
The Astrosmurf Peyo: Has a Smurf really set foot on another planet, or is it a smurfspiracy to fool Dreamy Smurf into becoming the Astrosmurf?
The finance Smurf Peyo: After Papa Smurf gets hurt in an accident in his laboratory, the Smurfs decide to copy the humans and use money. But money changes everything--and soon everything in the Smurfs Village is in turmoil.
Forever Smurfette : a Smurfs graphic novel by Peyo Creations Peyo: A special volume of five Smurfs graphic novel Adventures stars the indomitable Smurfette and includes the story "Little Red Smurfing Hood," in which Smurfette dons a red cape and encounters evil sorcerer Gargamel in wolf's clothing.
Gargamel and the Smurfs Peyo: The evil wizard Gargamel attempts to rid the world of Smurfs with the help of his cat Azrael.
The purple Smurfs Peyo: When a strange fly bites one of the Smurfs, a full-on epidemic develops in the Smurf Village! After being bit, a Smurf turns purple and his vocabulary is reduced to one single word: "gnap!"
The return of the Smurfette Peyo: The blue bombshell is back! It's been some time since the Smurfette left the Smurf Village, and she's been greatly missed. But when the Smurfette returns, she makes a startling announcement! Turns out she discovered a surprising way to avoid the somewhat unwanted attention she generally garners-she says she's looking to get married!
The Smurf and the egg Peyo: The Smurfs' egg-cellent Adventure! Imagine an egg that can make your wishes come true! That's just what the Smurfs find when gathering the ingredients to make a cake! But it all leads to no good, when all the Smurfs become consumed with greed!
The Smurf apprentice Peyo: A far too eager young Smurf wants to become an apprentice, and refuses to heed Papa Smurf's advice to wait until he's older. Instead he steal a page from Gargamel's spell book, and creates a magic potion that turns him into a monster ...
The Smurfette Peyo: When a Smurf finds a female Smurf in the forest, he brings Smurfette back to the village, where things start to go horribly wrong.
The Smurf king Peyo: When Papa Smurf goes away, his tiny blue subjects hold haphazard elections for a temporary leader that result in a showdown between Brainy Smurf and a power-hungry competitor who would name himself king.
The Smurflings Peyo: Back off, Booglooboo! Someone's knocking at the door-and they're coming in! Things are crazier than ever in the Smurfs Village, especially when the Smurflings appear! And what about the Smurfette? She's upset that she doesn't have a fellow female Smurf to be her friend. Well, the Smurflings have a plan to fix that, but it involves Gargamel!
The Smurfs and the howlibird Peyo: When one of Papa Smurf's experiments goes terribly wrong, it indirectly leads to the creation of the high-flying terror known as the Howlibird--a monster determined to destroy all Smurfs.
The Smurfs and the magic flute Peyo: This graphic novel features the first comics story in which the Smurfs ever appeared. In Medieval times, Johan, a royal page, and his friend Peewit, come upon a magic flute that makes those who listen to it too long dance until they collapse from exhaustion. When a thief steals the magic flute, Johan and Peewit must seek out the makers of the flute, the Smurfs, to make another magic flute to combat the thief.650
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The Smurfs Christmas Peyo: There's no peace on earth when Christmas comes to the Smurfs Village, at least not while Gargamel is lurking about! In this special collection of frosty fun and frolic, before The Smurfs can stuff their stockings and open their presents, they have to deal with dragons, talking snowmen, grumpy bears, a kidnapped Santa Claus, and a reindeer chase through the starry night sky! It's a race to save Christmas.
The Smurfs Olympics Peyo: Loving to play sports but unable to get the other Smurfs to play with him, Hefty Smurf organizes the "Smurf Olympics," but when neither team will select Weakling Smurf, he is forced to compete on his own for the grand prize of a Smurfette kiss.
Smurf soup Peyo: Challenged by Gargamel to make the world's most delicious soup or face ingestion by a hungry giant, the Smurfs scramble to distract the insatiable giant while Papa Smurf concocts a potion that will turn the giant against Gargamel.
Smurf vs. Smurf Peyo: Two sides of the Smurf Village are strongly divided over the Smurf language... After several failed attempts at peace-making, Papa Smurf sees only one possible solution... he must turn to the dark side... and enlist the help of Gargamel!
The strange awakening of Lazy Smurf Peyo: Lazy Smurf loves to nap, but this is ridiculous! When he wakes up one day after an especially refreshing rest, Lazy discovers that 100 years have gone by and the whole Village has changed--and not for the better. With all these elderly Smurfs hobbling around, no one is young enough to do the chores except Lazy himself, and work is not his strong suit. But something isn't quite right, and once Lazy discovers the truth behind this caper, disaster--and Gargamel--isn't far behind!
Singing exercises for dummies Pamelia S Phillips: The fast and easy way to take your singing skills to new heights Some people are born with a naturally great singing voice, but even the best singers can benefit from a broader range of knowledge and training. Voice training not only expands your technique and power, but enhances your performance abilities in business and on stage.
The toy maker Liam Pieper: Adam Kulakov likes his life. He's on the right side of middle age; the toy company he owns brightens the lives of millions of children around the world; and he has more money than he can ever spend, a wife and child he adores, and as many mistresses as he can reasonably hide from them.
Behind her eyes Sarah Pinborough: Louise is a single mum, a secretary, stuck in a modern-day rut. On a rare night out, she meets a man in a bar and sparks fly. Though he leaves after they kiss, she's thrilled she finally connected with someone. When Louise arrives at work on Monday, she meets her new boss, David. The man from the bar. The very married man from the bar...who says the kiss was a terrible mistake, but who still can't keep his eyes off Louise.
90 minutes in heaven : a true story of death & life Don Piper: As Baptist minister Don Piper drove home from a conference, his car collided with a semi-truck that had crossed into his lane. Piper was pronounced dead at the scene. For the next 90 minutes, he experienced the glories of heaven, where he was greeted by those who had influenced him spiritually, and he experienced true peace.
Taste & technique : recipes to elevate your home cooking Naomi Pomeroy: James Beard Award-winning and self-made chef Naomi Pomeroy's debut cookbook, featuring nearly 140 lesson-driven recipes designed to improve the home cook's understanding of professional techniques and flavor combinations in order to produce simple, but show-stopping meals.
Raising steam Terry Pratchett: Change is afoot in Ankh-Morpork Discworld's first steam engine has arrived, and once again Moist von Lipwig finds himself with a new and challenging job.
The science of Discworld Terry Pratchett: When a wizardly experiment goes adrift, the wizards of Unseen University find themselves with a pocket universe on their hands: Roundworld, where neither magic nor common sense seems to stand a chance against logic. The Universe, of course, is our own. And Roundworld is Earth. As the wizards watch their accidental creation grow, we follow the story of our universe from the primal singularity of the Big Bang to the internet and beyond.
The science of Discworld. II, The globe Terry Pratchett: "The Globe" weaves together a fast-paced Discworld novelette with cutting-edge scientific commentary on the evolution and development of the human mind, culture, language, art and science. The result is an original view of the world we live in.
The science of Discworld. IV, Judgement day Terry Pratchett: The fourth book in the Science of Discworld series, and this time around dealing with THE REALLY BIG QUESTIONS, Terry Pratchett's brilliant new Discworld story Judgement Day is annotated with very big footnotes (the interleaving chapters) by mathematician Ian Stewart and biologist Jack Cohen, to bring you a mind-mangling combination of fiction, cutting-edge science and philosophy.
The science of Discworld. III, Darwin's watch Terry Pratchett: 'Darwin's Watch' weaves together a Discworld novelette with cutting-edge scientific commentary on the evolution and development of the human mind, culture, language, art and science. The result is an original view of the world we live in.
Wings Terry Pratchett
Angels of mourning John Pritchard: Something appalling lurks under the streets of London. Something that has survived for centuries, thriving on pain and hatred and grief. And with another terrorist bombing campaign in the City, there's plenty to fuel such an appetite for evil.
Perfect daughter Amanda Prowse: Jackie loves her family. Sure, her teenage children can be stroppy. Her husband a little lazy. And providing round-the-clock care for her Alzheimer's-ridden mother is exhausting. All Jackie wants is for her children to have a brighter future than she did. So long as Martha, the eldest, gets into university and follows her dreams, all her sacrifice will be worth something won't it?
What Have I Done? Amanda Prowse
A Christmas fling : circle of friends novella Mary Jo Putney: Greg Marino and Jenny Lyme are both in show business, and they're both genuinely nice people who love their work. But he's American and she's English, he's behind the camera and she's in front, and when their paths had crossed a dozen years before, their careers swiftly took them away from each other. Can this time be different?
To Sir Phillip, with Love with 2nd Epilogue Julia Quinn
Sugar free Sue Quinn: Here are 65 delicious and innovative recipes for breakfast, snacks, pastries and desserts that allow you start the day with a peanut-butter and chocolate milkshake, snack on raspberry almond focaccia, choose scones for tea and eat chocolate ice cream - all sugar and guilt free.
Superfoods Sue Quinn: Here we have a collection of gourmet but simple recipes based around a core list of superfoods, to help you load your diet with as much goodness as possible. Start the day off right with her recipe for Supermuesli or perhaps crostini with wild cherries; then detox at lunchtime with an imaginative range of soups, salads and coleslaws.
Pornburger : hot buns and juicy beefcakes Mathew Ramsey: Indulge your naughtiest food fantasies and satisfy your gluttony and lust with this succulent cook-and-look book, from a self-described burger pervert and creator of the notorious PornBurger blog.
The baby-led weaning cookbook : over 130 delicious recipes for the whole family to enjoy Gill Rapley: In "Baby-led Weaning", leading health visitor Gill Rapley and journalist and mum Tracey Murkett introduced parents to a common sense, easy and enjoyable approach to feeding your child, allowing your baby to join in with family meals right from the start of the weaning process.
Baby-led weaning : helping your baby love good food Gill Rapley: Baby-led weaning is a safe and enjoyable alternative using whole foods. This book explodes the myth that babies need to be spoon-fed and shows why self-feeding from the start is the healthiest way for your child to develop. It offers an approach to introducing solid food, shaping your child's eating habits.
The alibi James Raven: A perfect crime needs a perfect alibi. Crime reporter Beth Chambers is committed to uncovering the truth - and she's not afraid of bending the rules to get there. When troubled soap star Megan Fuller is found stabbed to death in her South London home, all eyes are on her ex-husband - the notorious gangster, Danny Shapiro.
Squirrels on Skis J Hamilton Ray
Death notes Sarah Rayne: Introducing professional researcher Phineas Fox in the first of a brand-new series of chilling mysteries. Phineas Fox has mixed feelings when he's asked to research the infamous 19th-century violinist Roman Volf for a TV documentary.
The celestine prophecy James Redfield: An ancient manuscript has been found in Peru. Its contents: nine insights the human race is predicted to grasp as we enter an era of true spiritual awareness. In this gripping Adventure-tale, James Redfield offers a compelling vision of the new spiritual understanding that is emerging in human culture.
Cloud nine Luanne Rice: A deeply moving and resonant novel about the power of love and family feeling in the face of suffering and change. A beloved only child, Sarah was brought up on a wild island, where the people were as one with the landscape and where her father,
Knight, heir, prince Morgan Rice: 17 year old Ceres, a beautiful, poor girl from the Empire city of Delos, finds herself alone at sea, drifting towards the mythic Isle Beyond the Mist--and towards the mother she never met. She is ready to complete her training, to finally understand her power, and to become the warrior she was meant to be.
Rebel, pawn, king Morgan Rice: 17 year old Ceres, a beautiful, poor girl from the Empire city of Delos, wakes to find herself imprisoned. Her army destroyed, her people captured, the rebellion quashed, she has to somehow pick up the pieces after being betrayed. Can her people ever rise again? Thanos sails for the Isle of Prisoners, thinking Ceres is alive, and finds himself in a trap of his own.
Rogue, prisoner, princess Morgan Rice: 17 year old Ceres, a beautiful, poor girl from the Empire city of Delos, finds herself forced, by royal decree, to fight in the Stade, the brutal arena where warriors from all corners of the world come to kill each other. Pitted against ferocious opponents, her chances of survival are slim.
A mother's confession Kelly Rimmer: Olivia and David were the perfect couple with their whole lives in front of them. When beautiful baby daughter Zoe came along, their world seemed complete.
Summer stars Nora Roberts: Second nature: For Celebrity magazine reporter Lee Radcliffe, tracking down the world-famous, notoriously private, horror-story writer Hunter Brown had become a personal quest. Her carefully planned ambush finally paid off at a small writer's conference in Flagstaff, Arizona.
How to beat PCOS naturally and regain a healthy and fertile life now : a simple guide on PCOS diet & exercises to conquer PCOS permanently today Heather Rose: Join the fast-growing group of women who have decided to take ownership of their health and not be held hostage by PCOS. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproductive age, and if left unchecked, is linked to serious health issues like infertility, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and endometrial cancer.
Little Pea Amy Krouse Rosenthal: Little Pea hates eating candy for dinner, but his parents will not let him have his spinach dessert until he cleans his plate.
Carve the mark Veronica Roth: On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favoured by fate, everyone develops a currentgift, a unique power meant to shape the future. While most benefit from their currentgifts, Akos and Cyra do not their gifts make them vulnerable to others' control.
Reality is not what it seems : the journey to quantum gravity Carlo Rovelli: Do space and time truly exist? What is reality made of? Can we understand its deep texture? Scientist Carlo Rovelli has spent his whole life exploring these questions and pushing the boundaries of what we know.
The Hogwarts collection. Volumes 1-2 J K Rowling: Pottermore Presents is a collection of J.K. Rowling's writing taken from the Pottermore archives: short reads originally featured on pottermore.com with some exclusive new additions. These eBooks, with writing curated by Pottermore, will take you beyond the Harry Potter stories as J.K. Rowling reveals her inspiration, intricate details of characters' lives and surprises from the wizarding world.
The hundred names of darkness Nilanjana S Roy: Nilanjana Roy takes us back to the Delhi neighbourhood of Nizamuddin, and its unforgettable cats--Mara, Southpaw, Katar, Hulo and Beraal. As they recover slowly from their terrible battle with the feral cats, they find their beloved locality changing around them.
Locker hero Rachel Renee Russell: Max is about to face the scariest place he's ever been - South Ridge Middle School! He has been home-schooled by his grandmother until now, and he's begged his parents to finally let him start attending a real school.
The hermit Thomas Rydahl: A car is found on a deserted beach on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura. On the back seat lies a cardboard box containing the body of a small boy buried in newspaper cuttings. No one knows his name, and there is no trace of a driver.
Madonna in a fur coat Sabahattin Ali: A shy young man leaves his home in rural Turkey to learn a trade in 1920s Berlin. The city's crowded streets, thriving arts scene, passionate politics and seedy cabarets provide the backdrop for a chance meeting with a woman, which will haunt him for the rest of his life.
Ten Eggs in a Nest Marilyn Sadler
Resolving everyday conflict Ken Sande: Ken Sande, author of the bestselling classic The Peacemaker, has long been a trusted resource on the topic of conflict resolution.
Extreme Prey John Sandford
Divided loyalties Patricia Scanlan: Shauna and Greg's marriage is under pressure. She wants another baby. He doesn't. She also has to endure her obnoxious in-laws, 'The Freeloaders', Della, Eddie and their spoilt kids. Shauna's glad to be moving abroad - she'll be free of them at long last. But three thousand miles won't stop the determined Della.
The truth about Julia Anna Katharina Schaffner: In June 2014, Julia White - a beautiful and intelligent young woman - blows up a coffee shop in central London, killing twenty-four people before turning herself in to the police.
Movie magic Rebecca L Schmidt: Asked to star in a movie, Lance invites his fellow knights along, but when the cameras start rolling, Lance doesn't want to share the spotlight.
The darkest hour Tony Schumacher: The terrible struggle that was WWII is over, the Germans have won and now occupy London, but it's up to a hardened British detective to turn the tables, save someone's life, and achieve what he has believed was impossible redemption in this crackling thriller debut.
Total recall : my unbelievably true life story Arnold Schwarzenegger: Total Recall is the unbelievably true story of Arnold Schwarzenegger's life. Born in the small city of Thal, Austria, in 1947, he moved to Los Angeles at the age of 21. Within ten years, he was a millionaire business man. After twenty years, he was the world's biggest movie star. In 2003, he was Governor of California and a household name around the world.
Twenty Chickens For A Saddle Robyn Scott
The rules of backyard cricket Jock Serong: It starts in a suburban backyard with Darren Keefe and his older brother, sons of a fierce and gutsy single mother. The endless glow of summer, the bottomless fury of contest.
A daughter's sorrow Cathy Sharp: Heartache and hardship in London's East End. Bridget has always been the one to take on the responsibility for looking after her family. With a drunken, violent mother, an unemployed brother who can't stay out of pub brawls and a wayward sister vulnerable to the smooth talk of shady men, it's hardly surprising when she falls for cheeky local lad, Ernie.
Success, Your Way G Richard Shell
The Urban Monk Pedram Shojai
Two days gone Randall Silvis: The perfect family. The perfect house. The perfect life. All gone now. What could cause a man, when all the stars of fortune are shining upon him, to suddenly snap and destroy everything he has built?
Whisper of sin : a psy-changeling novella Nalini Singh: San Francisco is under threat from a violent gang, a gang that has no idea who they're challenging. The DarkRiver pack of leopard changelings has already claimed the city as their territory, and they will fight with wild fury to protect its residents.
Nowhere to run Jack Slater: A missing child. A dead body. A killer on the loose. Returning to Exeter CID after his son's unsolved disappearance Detective Sergeant Peter Gayle's first day back was supposed to be gentle.
Let's do family together : 7 keys for generations of love and honor Gary Smalley: Do you want your home to be an environment of growth where each member finds forgiveness, love, acceptance, and honour? Renowned counsellor Dr. Gary Smalley reveals ways to build a marriage and a family that honours each family member.
Eat smart : what to eat in a day every day Niomi Smart: Niomi Smart's passion is healthy food and her most popular YouTube video series, What I Eat in a Day, inspires a global audience of millions to look, live and feel better. Now, for the first time, she has compiled all of her favourite recipes into a cookbook to show you the smart way to eat.
Home sweet home April Smith: Against the backdrop of America's heartland, this stunning epic drama follows the Kusek family over fifty years, through relocation from metropolis to prairie, the panic of Communism and McCarthyism, a smear campaign, a dramatic trial, and, ultimately, murder. On Christmas Eve, 1985, Jo Kusek discovers her brother and his family have been savagely attacked.
The biscuit witch : a Crossroads Cafe novella Deborah Smith: Dear Dr. Firth: I know you are in your cups at this time, drinking, taking pills, and sleeping under trees, but I have some experience rehabilitating lost souls in that regard, and so I am enclosing a box of my biscuits and a cold wrapped container of cream gravy for dessert. Please eat and write back.
The pickle queen : a Crossroads Cafe novella Deborah Smith: Pickles are mentioned in the Bible. Cleopatra ate them as a beauty regimen. Shakespeare put them in his plays. Mason designed jars for bottling them. So did Ball. Did Mason and Ball fight over the King of the Pickle Jars title?
The road to winter Mark Smith: Since a deadly virus and the violence that followed killed his parents and wiped out most of his community, Finn has lived alone on the rugged coast with only his loyal dog Rowdy for company. He has stayed alive for two winters hunting and fishing and trading food, and keeping out of sight of the Wilders, an armed and dangerous gang that controls the north, led by a ruthless man named Ramage.
Gorky Park Martin Cruz Smith: They lay peacefully, even artfully, under their thawing crust of ice, the centre one on its back, hands folded as if for a religious funeral, the other two turned, arms out under the ice like flanking emblems on embossed writing paper.
Three stations Martin Cruz Smith: Arkady Renko returns in a new mystery about crime and corruption in the cold, dark, impenetrable landscape of modern day Moscow.
Blue horizon Wilbur Smith: At the close of Wilbur Smith's bestselling Monsoon, Tom Courtney and his brother Dorian battled on the high seas and finally reached the Cape of Good Hope to start life afresh. In this spellbinding new novel, the next generation of Courtneys are out to stake their claim in southern Africa, travelling along the infamous 'Robber's Road.' It is a journey both exciting and hazardous, which takes them through the untouched wilderness of a beautiful land filled with warring tribes and wild animals.
Fresh India : 130 quick, easy and delicious vegetarian recipes for every day Meera Sodha: This is from the author of the Top Ten Bestseller Made in India Following on from her bestselling Made in India, Meera Sodha reveals a whole new side of Indian food that is fresh, delicious and quick to make at home.
One night with the boss Teresa Southwick: Executive assistant Olivia Lawson invents a boyfriend as a excuse to move away from her long-time crush and boss Brady O'Keefe, but Brady decides to follow his heart and try to convince Olivia to stay.
Heidi Johanna Spyri: When Heidi is sent to live in the Swiss mountains with her bad-tempered old Grandfather, everyone in the village feels sorry for her. What will a little girl do in such an isolated home, and with such a grumpy companion?
44 Charles Street ; and Malice Danielle Steel: 44 Charles Street : What makes a house...a home? Everything is falling to pieces for Francesca Thayer. Her beautiful, old house is full of leaks and in need of total restoration. Then her relationship with lawyer Todd collapses and he moves out.
The house on Hope Street Danielle Steel: Life was good for Liz and Jack Sutherland. In 18 years of marriage, they had built a family, a successful law practice, and a happy home on Hope Street. Then, in an instant, it all fell apart. For Jack a five-minute errand ends in tragedy, and suddenly Liz is alone with an unbearable loss.
Leap of faith Danielle Steel: Marie-Ange Hawkins has the kind of childhood that most people dream of - freedom, love and security in a beautiful old French chateau. But when she is just eleven, a tragic accident marks the end of her idyllic life. Orphaned and alone, she is sent to America to live with her great-aunt on a farm in Iowa, where she is forced to work while dreaming of returning to her beloved chateau.
Until the End of Time Danielle Steel
Peace on earth Gordon Stevens: The lives of three families converge: a Jewish family finally allowed out of Russia after years of persecution; a Palestinian family displaced by the Israelis from their ancestral home in Bethlehem; an English family from Hereford, home of the SAS: hostage, highjacker, rescuer - but who is really the villain, who is really the victim? A super novel of international intrigue and heartbreaking suspense.
Bollywood burglary Geronimo Stilton: Asked by a Bollywood star for help protecting a valuable ruby, Geronimo Stilton and Hercule Poirat are inadvertently cast in the actress's film in spite of limited acting skills and are horrified when an anonymous thief makes off with the ruby.
Lost in time Geronimo Stilton: I couldn't believe it. I, Geronimo Stilton, had to travel back in time to save a friend! Professor Paws von Volt needed my help. He had traveled to the past alone to prove that an artifact in the Egyptian Mouseum was genuine - and now he was lost in time!
The rottenest angel R L (Robert Lawrence) Stine: Rotten School has a new student named Angel Goodeboy--and he's really good. Everyone loves Angel, but Bernie Bridges is horrified because his role as the go-to-guy has got up and went to Angel. Bernie needs a plan to dethrone Angel and get him out of his life--fast.
Empire games Charles Stross: The year is 2020. It's seventeen years since the Revolution overthrew the last king of the New British Empire, and the newly reconstituted North American Commonwealth is developing rapidly, on course to defeat the French and bring democracy to a troubled world.
Sully : my search for what really matters Chesley Sullenberger: Airline pilot Captain "Sully" Sullenberger tells his life story, including his perspective on the emergency landing on the Hudson River that earned him the world's admiration, and offers insight on the essential qualities--leadership, responsibility and service--that he believes have been vital to his success.
Talons of power Tui Sutherland: The war is over. The false prophecy has been fulfilled. But the dragonets still have enemies. A dark evil, buried for centuries, is stirring. And a young NightWing may have had the first true prophecy in generations. Something is coming to shake the earth Something is coming to scorch the ground Jade Mountain will fall beneath thunder and ice Unless the lost city of night can be found.
Christmas under the stars Karen (Writer) Swan: Worlds apart. A love without limit. In the snow-topped mountains of the Canadian Rockies, Meg and Mitch are living their dream. Just weeks away from their wedding, they work and play with Tuck and Lucy, their closest and oldest friends.
Her every fear Peter Swanson: Following a brutal attack by her ex-boyfriend, Kate Priddy makes an uncharacteristically bold decision after her cousin, Corbin Dell, suggests a temporary apartment swap - and she moves from London to Boston. But soon after her arrival Kate makes a shocking discovery: Corbin's next-door neighbour, a young woman named Audrey Marshall, has been murdered.
The nest Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney: When Leo Plumb drives off drunk from a party in a sports car with a nineteen-year-old waitress in tow, to the moral and legal fallout must be added the horrible inconvenience to his brother and sisters.
The ignorant maestro : how great leaders inspire unpredictable brilliance Itay Talgam: Offers leadership advice based on examples of good orchestra conducting, emphasizing the importance of the recognition of one's own ignorance and the possibility that others may come up with ideas that a leader could not even imagine.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Jodi Taylor
Losing Juliet June Taylor: A twisty psychological drama about a friendship gone bad. You can't escape the past. Juliet and Chrissy were best friends until one fateful summer forced them apart. Now, nearly twenty years later, Juliet wants to be back in Chrissy's life. But Chrissy doesn't want Juliet anywhere near her, or her teenage daughter Eloise. After all, Juliet is the only person who knows what happened that night - and her return threatens to destroy the life that Chrissy has so carefully built. Because when the past is reawakened, it can prove difficult to bury. And soon all three of them will realize how dangerous it can get once the truth is out there.
Empire in black and gold Adrian Tchaikovsky: The city states of the Lowlands have lived in peace for decades. In far-off corners, the Wasp Empire has been devouring city after city with its highly trained armies and its machines ... And now its hunger for conquest and war has become insatiable.
The Tiger and the Wolf Adrian Tchaikovsky: In the bleak northern crown of the world, war is coming Maniye's father is the Wolf clan's chieftain, but she's an outcast. Her mother was queen of the Tiger and these tribes have been enemies for generations. Maniye also hides a deadly secret. All can shift into their clan's animal form, but Maniye can take on tiger and wolf shapes. She refuses to disown half her soul so escapes, rescuing a prisoner of the Wolf clan in the process.
Absolutely faking it Tiana Templeman: Thirteen luxury hotels, five months... no money. For Tiana Templeman, travel has always meant hiking boots and hostels, so when she wins a trip for two to stay at thirteen of the world's most exclusive five-star hotels, it sounds like the chance of a lifetime, an opportunity to see how the other half lives.
Blackberry summer RaeAnne Thayne: Claire Bradford needed a wake-up call. What she didn't need was a tragic car accident. As a single mum and owner of a successful bread shop, Claire leads a very predictable life in Hope's Crossing, Colorado, with no time to spare for romance.
Evergreen Springs RaeAnne Thayne: Christmas is the last thing on Cole Barrett's mind this year. He's barely hanging on trying to care for his two grieving children since his ex-wife died in a tragic accident.
Hope's Crossing series. Volume 2 RaeAnne Thayne: Currant Creek Valley: Alexandra McKnight a sous chef at the local ski resort, has just been offered her dream job at an exclusive new restaurant being built in Hope's Crossing. But when it comes to designing the kitchen, Alex finds herself getting up close and personal with construction foreman Sam Delgado.
Snow Angel Cove RaeAnne Thayne: Nothing short of a miracle can restore Eliza Hayward's Christmas cheer. The job she pinned her dreams on has gone up in smoke--literally--and now she's stuck in an unfamiliar, if breathtaking, small town.
Snowbound in Sweetwater Ranch RaeAnne Thayne
Claiming the duchess Sherry (Sherry M.) Thomas: Clarissa, the widowed Duchess of Lexington, has two great loves: the reticent and reclusive Mr. James Kingston and her faithful correspondent Miss Julia Kirkland, whom Clarissa has never met. Now both Mr. Kingston and Miss Kirkland are due to arrive at Clarissa's house - and Clarissa is about to find out that nothing of either is as she has been led to believe.
A dance in moonlight Sherry (Sherry M.) Thomas: After losing her childhood sweetheart to another woman, a young lady arrives at Doyle's Grange to mend her broken heart and meets a man who looks almost exactly like the man she cannot have. Come late at night, she tells him, so I can make love to you pretending that you are the one I love. Little does she realize what she is about to unleash.
A study In scarlet women Sherry (Sherry M.) Thomas: USA Today bestselling author Sherry Thomas turns the story of the renowned Sherlock Holmes upside down... With her inquisitive mind, Charlotte Holmes has never felt comfortable with the demureness expected of the fairer sex in upper class society. But she never thought that she would become a social pariah, an outcast fending for herself on the mean streets of London. When the city is struck by a trio of unexpected deaths and suspicion falls on her sister and her father, Charlotte is desperate to find the true culprits and clear the family name.
Love and marriage Margaret Thornton: Three friends discover that married life doesn't always run smoothly in this absorbing family saga. 1957. Newly-wed Val Walker is looking forward to starting a family. Her best friend, the previously flighty Cissie, is expecting her second child, content to settle down to full-time motherhood. Their mutual friend Janice, having just got engaged to boyfriend Paul, is looking forward to wedded bliss.
Sandlands Rosy Thornton: A collection of linked short stories, all set in and around the small village of Blaxhall in the sandlings of coastal Suffolk, which is the reason for the title, 'Sandlands'. The collection is inspired by the landscape of the area and its flora and fauna, as well as by its folklore and historical and cultural heritage.
The hidden dragon P J Tierney: Jamie takes to kung fu training with fervour, knowing that Zheng, or at least part of him, is so close. And despite this, Jade insists on training Jamie in upper body strength only. If this continues he'll never beat Zheng. It's only Jade's ability to see into the future that stops Jamie from rebelling entirely.
The last spirit warrior P J Tierney: Jamie Reign was born twelve years ago, on the first day of the Chinese Year of the Dragon. This supposedly auspicious start in life hasn't been much use to him, living a loveless existence with his abusive father, Hector, on a salvage boat.
The lost soul P J Tierney: Jamie Reign and his best friends Wing and Jade have returned to Chia Wu battle-sore and weary. Their victory against the depraved Recollector at Castle Rock has come at a huge cost, Wing's injury is getting worse, Feng Chow, although imprisoned on the island is still harbouring the evil spirit and worse of all, the great hope for the future, the Spirit Warrior has lost his connection to the Way.
The desert vet : how a city boy became a Bedouin nomad and spent thirty years caring for a menagerie of camels and other exotic creatures Alex Tinson: When Sydney-born vet Alex Tinson was literally plucked from the Australian outback to become chief vet in charge of the United Arab Emirates President's racing camels, he was given one mission: to make the President's camels the best in the UAE and, indeed, all of Arabia. Thirty years later he is still there, having become the world's leading camel vet while caring for a menagerie of unusual animals along the way.
The stockmen Rachael Treasure: Rosie Highgrove-Jones grows up hating her double-barrelled name. She dreams of riding out over the wide plains of the family property, working on the land. Instead she's stuck writing the social pages of the local paper. Then a terrible tragedy sparks a series of shocking revelations for Rosie and her family.
The autoimmune wellness handbook : a DIY guide to living well with chronic illness Mickey Trescott: The Autoimmune Wellness Handbook, from Mickey Trescott and Angie Alt of Autoimmune-Paleo.com, is a comprehensive guide to living healthfully with autoimmune disease. While conventional medicine is limited to medication or even surgical fixes, Trescott and Alt introduce a complementary solution that focuses on seven key steps to recovery: inform, collaborate, nourish, rest, breathe, move, and connect.
Great again : how to fix our crippled America Donald Trump: In this book (previously published as Crippled America), we're going to look at the state of the world right now. It's a terrible mess, and that's putting it mildly. There has never been a more dangerous time. The politicians and special interests in Washington, DC are directly responsible for the mess we are in. So why should we continue listening to them?
Hillbilly elegy : a memoir of a family and culture in crisis J D Vance: Vance, a former marine and Yale Law School graduate, provides an account of growing up in a poor Rust Belt town that offers a broader, probing look at the struggles of America's white working class. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over forty years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm.
Aftershocks Nancy Warren: Earthquake aftershocks trap Mayor Patrick O'Shea and his assistant Briana Bliss in an elevator. But emergency services are stretched to the limit with 911 calls. The mayor and Briana wait.
Rescue me Susan May Warren: Deputy Sam Brooks is committed to keeping the town of Mercy Falls safe. But when an arsonist strikes, Sam must abandon all his safety rules to rescue the woman he's falling in love with.
Wild Montana skies Susan May Warren: Search-and-Rescue pilot Kacey Fairing returned home to Mercy Falls, Montana, determined to put the past behind her and start a new life. But that won't be easy; her new partner is the man who broke her heart.
Into a raging sea : great South African rescues Tony Weaver: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the NSRI, here is a collection of daring rescues filled with drama and danger. From burning ships to shark attacks, sinking trawlers to hallucinating fishermen, these are the stories of man's constant battle with some of the most dangerous waters on earth.
Everything is changed Nova Weetman: If only we could all go back to the way it was before ...' Jake and Alex. Best mates. One terrible mistake. Two lives that will never be the same. Told in reverse, this powerful and gritty novel moves through the wreckage of a broken friendship, back to the moment when everything changed.
The Miss Silver mysteries Patricia Wentworth: Grey mask: After four years wandering the jungles of India and South America, Charles Moray has come home to England to collect his inheritance. Strangely, he finds his family estate unlocked and sees a light in one of its abandoned rooms.
Office 2016 all-in-one For Dummies Peter Weverka: The fast and easy way to get things done with Office. Perplexed by PowerPoint? Looking to excel at Excel? From Access to Word--and every application in between--this all-encompassing guide provides plain-English guidance on mastering the entire Microsoft Office suite.
Lean in 15 : the sustain plan Joe Wicks: In Lean in 15 - The Sustain Plan the author reveals how to sustain incredible results while still seeing progress week on week. Fully illustrated and with a hundred quick-to-prepare meals and four workouts, the plan is perfect for busy people who don't have time to spend hours in the kitchen or gym.
Lean in 15 : the shape plan Joe Wicks: Lean in 15: The Shape Plan introduces a new way of eating and training to build lean muscle and burn more fat. Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, has helped hundreds of thousands of people transform their bodies and feel amazing. In the Shape Plan, he shares 100 delicious recipes and four new workouts to take your fitness to the next level. Are you ready to start your transformation and get Lean in 15?
Lethal beauty Lis W Wiehl: After a young Chinese prostitute is stabbed to death by her rich American client, the tabloids dub Dandan Yee "Lethal Beauty" - despite the fact that she was the one who ended up dead. Yet even with double standards and naked prejudice working against her, Seattle prosecutor Mia Quinn is determined to get justice for Dandan Yee.
Bloody Tower : a Tudor girl's diary, 1553-1559 Valerie Wilding: The Tower of London is the greatest castle in England. It is a palace and a fortress, but also a prison. And tomorrow, a former Queen will be executed there: Lady Jane Grey, Queen for just nine days, sentenced to a traitor's death at the age of sixteen. Many say she does not deserve to die, but the Bloody Tower will have no mercy on her...
France Nicola Williams: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet France is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Climb the iconic Eiffel Tower, explore the mysterious abbey-island of Mont St-Michel, or taste Champagne amid the rolling vineyards of Reims.
Ursula's Secret Mairi Wilson
Last year Robert Charles Wilson: Two events made September 1st a memorable day for Jesse Cullum. First, he lost a pair of Oakley sunglasses. Second, he saved the life of President Ulysses S. Grant. It's the near future, and the technology exists to open doorways into the past--but not our past, not exactly. Each "past" is effectively an alternate world, identical to ours but only up to the date on which we access it.
Food, health and happiness : 115 on-point recipes for great meals and a better life Oprah Winfrey: With dishes created and prepared alongside her favourite chefs, paired with personal essays and memories from Oprah herself, this cookbook offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look into the life (and kitchen) of one of the most influential and respected celebrities in the world.
The boy behind the curtain Tim Winton: The remarkable true stories in The Boy Behind the Curtain reveal an intimate and rare view of Tim Winton's imagination at work and play. A chronicler of sudden turnings, brutal revelations and tender sideswipes,
Futuristic violence and fancy suits David Wong: Get ready for a world in which anyone can have the powers of a god or the fame of a pop star, in which human achievement soars to new heights while its depravity plunges to the blackest depths. A world in which at least one cat smells like a seafood shop's Dumpster on a hot summer day. This is the world in which Zoey Ashe finds herself, navigating a futuristic city in which one can find elements of the fantastic, nightmarish, and ridiculous on any street corner.
John dies at the end David Wong: Two high school dropouts who really have better things to do with their time than prevent the apocalypse. Its street name is Soy Sauce - a drug that lets its users drift across time and dimensions. But sometimes, those who come back bring something with them. Suddenly, a silent otherworldly invasion is underway, and mankind needs a hero. What it gets instead is John and David, a pair of dropouts who can barely hold down jobs. Can these two stop the oncoming horror in time to save humanity? No. No, they can't ...
This book is full of spiders : seriously, dude, don't touch it David Wong: David and John are again embroiled in a series of horrifying yet mind-bogglingly ridiculous events caused primarily by their own gross incompetence. The guys find that books and movies about zombies may have triggered a zombie apocalypse, despite a complete lack of zombies in the world.
Land of love and drowning Tiphanie Yanique: In the early 1900s, the Virgin Islands are transferred from Danish to American rule, and an important ship sinks into the Caribbean Sea. Orphaned by the shipwreck are two sisters and their half brother, now faced with an uncertain identity and future.
Made you up Francesca Zappia: Armed with her camera and a Magic 8-Ball and her only ally (her little sister), Alex wages a war against her schizophrenia, determined to stay sane long enough to get into college.

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