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Summer, 1962. A scorching heat wave is suffocating L.A.PI Jim Keegan is offered a small fortune to find a beautiful woman.He refuses.The job seems suspicious.The next day the same woman turns up on his doorstep.Eve fears for her safety. She is being watched. Before Keegan knows it, someone has been killed with KeeganΓÇÖs own gun, and he gets sucked into a world of suspicion and betrayal where heΓÇÖs never quite sure where the truth lies. Before long heΓÇÖs the prime suspect in a murder he didnΓÇÖt commit, and all the evidence seems to point in his direction.ItΓÇÖs almost like someone planned it that way.ΓÇÿTerrificΓÇÖ Publishers WeeklyΓÇÿA very cleverly written bookΓÇÖ @mrsfegfictionΓÇÿI knew what was going on until three pages before the end when I was proven HORRIFICALLY wrongΓÇÖ @nobooksgivenΓÇÿA truly exciting, punchy and interesting readΓÇÖ @reading_for_my_mindΓÇÿIt pulls you inΓÇÖ BooklovelifeΓÇÿClassic mystery lovers this novel is highly recommended for youΓÇÖ @nightfallmysteries

Orphaned young, H is sent to live with her doting aunt in London. H’s life is a happy one until her lecherous cousin robs her of her innocence, and the plague takes away the city and the people she loves. H is cast out – friendless, pregnant and destitute – into the rapidly emptying streets of London under quarantine.Forced to fend for herself, she is determined to gain back the life she lost. H will face a villain out for revenge, find love in the most unexpected places, and overcome a betrayal that she never could have foreseen. Weathering it all, can H charm, or scheme, her way to the life of freedom and independence that she longs for?Shortlisted for the HWA Debut Crown Award''Full of terrific historical detail... has that sparky confidence and unputdownable quality.'' Alison Pearson, judge for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize''This book is well written and the narrator, in whichever guise, is engaging… a very readable, interesting… exciting book, which I am happy to recommend'' Historical Novel Society

Inspired by a true story, this is the tale of one womanΓÇÖs uncharted voyage to freedom.When two ships meet off the Pacific coast of New Spain, an enslaved woman seizes the chance to escape. But Maria has unwittingly joined Francis DrakeΓÇÖs circumnavigation voyage as he sets sail on a secret detour into the far north. Sailing into the unknown on the Golden Hind, a lone woman among eighty men, Maria will be tested to the very limits of her endurance. It will take all her wits to survive ΓÇô and courage to cut the ties that bind her to Drake to pursue her own journey. How far will Maria go to be truly free?''A thrilling historical novel'' David Nicholls''[A] gripping tale of true feminine courage'' Martine McDonagh''An extraordinary journey half way around the world by a woman who was almost completely written out of history'' Mandy Haggith''This is a lively, spirited account of the epic voyage made by Maria, a woman who was a mysterious passenger on Francis DrakeΓÇÖs Golden Hind'' Sally OΓÇÖReilly

ΓÇ£No man, for any considerable period, can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the true.ΓÇ¥The Scarlet Letter is a literary landmark, chronicling Hester Prynne''s affair and the punishment she receives from the Puritan Colony in which she resides.One of the first mass-produced books in America, Nathaniel Hawthorne''s masterpiece is a chilling exploration of shame, social stigma, and society''s unquenchable thirst for revenge.This cautionary tale, drenched in symbolism and psychological complexity, forces the reader to consider if guilt, sin, and evil are inherent in all of us. A testament to the novels staying power, it is revered and referenced across the artistic spectrum; from film, literature, and television to music, opera, and the theatre; from D. H. Lawrence and Henry James to Childish Gambino and Taylor Swift.The Legend Classics series:Around the World in Eighty DaysThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Importance of Being EarnestAlice''s Adventures in WonderlandThe MetamorphosisThe Railway ChildrenThe Hound of the BaskervillesFrankensteinWuthering HeightsThree Men in a BoatThe Time MachineLittle WomenAnne of Green GablesThe Jungle BookThe Yellow Wallpaper and Other StoriesDraculaA Study in ScarletLeaves of GrassThe Secret GardenThe War of the WorldsA Christmas CarolStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeHeart of DarknessThe Scarlet LetterThis Side of ParadiseOliver TwistThe Picture of Dorian GrayTreasure IslandThe Turn of the ScrewThe Adventures of Tom SawyerEmmaThe TrialA Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allan PoeGrimm Fairy TalesThe AwakeningMrs DallowayGulliverΓÇÖs TravelsThe Castle of OtrantoSilas MarnerHard Times

''A cracking read.'' Val McDermid''One of the yearΓÇÖs best urban crime stories. Topical, gripping and perfectly paced, you wonΓÇÖt be able to put it down.'' Better Reading''The Rip pulls you under and tosses your emotions around like flotsam bobbing up and down on the waves.'' Queenland Reviewers CollectiveA young woman living on the street has to keep her wits about her. Or her friends... but when the drugs kick in that can be hard.Anton has been looking out for her. She was safe with him. But then Steve came along.He had something over Anton. Must have. But he had a flat they could crash in. And gear in his pocket. And she can''t stop thinking about it. A good hit makes everything all right.But the flat smells weird.There''s a lock on Steve''s bedroom door.And the guy is intense.The problem is, sometimes you just don''t know you are in too deep, until you are drowning.Praise for Mark Brandi:Winner of the CWA Debut DaggerWinner of the 2018 Indie Debut Fiction Award''A bold new voice in fiction'' Louise Jensen''Devastating, breathtaking, and effortless'' Sarah Schmidt''An unforgettable story'' Sarah Bailey

A Polish psychological thriller which has been made into a successful HBO TV series.

"No, it is impossible; it is impossible to convey the life-sensation of any given epoch of one's existence-that which makes its truth, its meaning-its subtle and penetrating essence. It is impossible. We live, as we dream-alone."Regarded as one of greatest English novels of the twentieth century, Heart of Darkness tracks the aftermath of a disturbing voyage up the Congo River.This provocative novel, inspired by Joseph Conrad's own experiences, touches on economic, social and political exploitation.Almost one-hundred years after publication, this timeless classic provided the inspiration for Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 film Apocalypse Now.

The Little Book of Motivation is full of inspirational tips that are easy to implement, as well as words of advice to motivate you on whatever task you are doing and need to complete.It''s the perfect companion to keep with you at all times, pop it in your bag or pocket and dip in to it whenever you feel like you need guidance and motivation.Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. DemosthenesVision without execution is just hallucination. Henry FordA person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it. Jean de La FontaineThe noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding. Leonardo da VinciWillpower is the biggest tool you must have. AnonThe secret of getting ahead is getting started. Mark Twain

The long awaited Index update is now available in limited editionThe Dickensian was first published in January 1905 and has provided a rich source of information about all kinds of Dickens-related matters for over one hundred and five years. Its readership embraces a wide range of scholars and enthusiasts throughout the world. It is frequently quoted in other works and acts as a journal of record for its publisher, the Dickens Fellowship.To access the encyclopaedic wealth of material provided in the pages of the journal some help is clearly necessary. The first index to The Dickensian was commissioned by the Dickens Fellowship to celebrate the journalΓÇÖs seventieth anniversary in 1972. The index, compiled by Frank Dunn, was completed in 1976 as The Dickensian: A Cumulative Analytical Index, 1905-1974. The current limited edition update, compiled by John Welford, is a complementary volume to the Dunn Index, and covers the years 1975 to 2005.In the pages of John WelfordΓÇÖs index users of The Dickensian will find themselves able to track down references to events in DickensΓÇÖs life, aspects of his character, links to the times in which he wrote, as well as much fascinating information about his subsequent reputation. References to the novels, aspects of their composition, characters in them, reviews of adaptations for various media, the journals Dickens edited and his celebrated public readings all figure in detail in the index. The journalΓÇÖs intimate connection with its parent organisation is also acknowledged in references to the activities of the Fellowship and its branches. Entries in the index are arranged alphabetically and there are two supplementary indexes provided, for illustrations and obituaries.We feel sure that all readers of the journal, both professional and amateur, will want to have access to this volume, produced by The University of Buckingham Press and published in 2010.

Technology is redefining what it means to live in society and be human.

It happened after leaving the Slade School of Art.Anthony Green realised that Mary Cozens-Walker would be the subject of his life''s work.Anthony''s Green art foregrounding his wife, Mary Cozens-Walker, has resulted in an impressive body of work. It encompassed over 50 years of creative enterprise: paintings, sculptures, and prints.Since 1988, Green has produced two to three prints each year, many of which have featured at the Royal Academy''s Summer Exhibition.Anthony Green: Printed Pictures features the University of Buckingham Collection which included almost all of Green''s prints to date. His extraordinarily colourful palette has been faithfully reproduced, alongside captions for each print, revealing new and specific information about their background and production.Dr Paul Davis''s fascinating introductory essay draws on the recent interviews with Anthony Green, as well as art critics'' opinions, past and present, from the UK and beyond.

Over 25 years in the making, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is described by the UN as setting an important standard for the treatment of indigenous peoples that will undoubtedly be a significant tool towards eliminating human rights violations against the planet''s 370 million indigenous people and assisting them in combating discrimination and marginalisation.The concerns and sticking points were consistently over some key provisions of the Declaration, such as indigenous peoples'' right to self-determination and the control over natural resources existing on indigenous peoples'' traditional lands. The four member states that voted against were Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States - though all four have since moved to endorse the Declaration.These papers discuss and examine relevant intellectual property law, human rights, family law, international treaty law and international economic law.

ΓÇÿHaunting and beautifully writtenΓÇÖ Emma BurstallWhen her identical twin Laurel dies, seventeen-year-old WillowΓÇÖs life falls apart. With her parentsΓÇÖ marriage faltering, she finds escape at her uncle JoeΓÇÖs cottage. But even as they begin to know each other, Willow is plagued with memories of her sister. Then, Lucas arrives in her life ΓÇô troubled, angry and with a dangerous past.JoeΓÇÖs cottage is idyllic, but the forest is filled with secrets. What is Joe hiding from her? What events have brought Lucas to her door? And who is the Slaughter Man who steals through WillowΓÇÖs sleep?As the lines between dreams and reality become blurred, WillowΓÇÖs torment deepens. It seems as if her only escape lies with the Slaughter Man.What Reviewers and Readers Say:ΓÇÿA dark, eloquently creepy tale. Parkin''s prose quivers with visceral terrorΓÇÖ Carol Lovekin, Author of Snow Sisters & GhostbirdΓÇÿHaunting, complex and beautifully written. A really compelling read'' Emma Burstall, the top 10 bestselling author of the Tremarnock Series

This important edition focuses on the human factor in training, cautionary tales of breaches that occurred through human error, while also identifying storytelling as an effective tool in cyber eduction.

An introductory guide to managing cybersecurity for businesses. How to prevent, protect and respond to threats.

How to develop your skills as a successful consultant.

This book offers comprehensive advice, based on decades of successful training results, skillfully condensed into an easily digested format. This original blueprint for leadership will help you inspire people to follow your lead and share your vision.

In an ageist future where euthanasia is encouraged as a patriotic act and dementia is not tolerated, a man watches his wife slip away from him. Fortuitously, he crosses paths with a young woman struggling to get the funds together to keep her brother's life support switched on and the two enter into a business arrangement. A smart dystopia in the tradition of "1984" and "The Handmaid's Tale".

One man miraculously survives the Atomic Bomb of Hiroshima. Two days later he catches the last train home. Home to Nagasaki.He arrives just 90 minutes before the world''s second atomic bomb explodes into his life.As he battles through the scene of apocalyptic destruction, surrounded by unthinkable suffering, he is plagued by one constant question: is he lucky, or unlucky? This is his answer: he''s the luckiest man alive.Compellingly vivid, the most sustained description of apocalypse since Robert HarrisΓÇÖs Pompeii. The Financial Times

Three struggling but forward-thinking mums of various kinds are united by their aversion to being labelled as 'mummy bloggers'. The three are each nominated for an award, with the pressure on from there, and the hidden pasts boiling over.

Clues to an elaborate assassination plot are intercepted in Paris and the authorities believe the assassin's lair lies in Soho, London. Heloise Chancey, courtesan and professional detective, must go undercover to spy upon the nest of suspects and end their murderous conspiracy.

A Powerful Toolkit to becoming a Top Consultant. Whether you are just starting out, considering or already working as a consultant this book is essential reading, enabling you to understand the needs of your client and to get the result they want.

Walt Whitman published his first collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass, in 1855. Whitman spent most of his professional life writing and revising it multiple times until his death.It was highly controversial during its time for its explicit sexual imagery, and Whitman was subject to derision by many contemporary critics.

Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is a novella written by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and published in 1886. London lawyer John Gabriel Utterson decides to investigate the appearance of the brutish and evil Edward Hyde, which leads him back to his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll.

"No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own; that as men busied themselves about their various concerns they were scrutinised and studied."

After her parents' death, sickly ten-year-old Mary Lennox is sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle. Everyone sees her as a selfish and rude child, but she's also terribly lonely. She dislikes her new home, but one day she finds the key to a locked and neglected garden.

No space of regret can make amends for one life's opportunity misused.