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Ned Talbot is a small-time bookmaker on the edge of giving it all up when his world is turned upside down by a man who claims to be his father, long thought dead. And when the mysterious stranger is murdered, Ned feels compelled to find out exactly what is going on. But the more he discovers...

In the little hamlet of Wyvern’s Cross, where good manners, tennis and tea are pivotal to the functioning of society, little Dr Bickleigh has a rather large problem: he needs to erase his insufferable wife. His meetings with Ivy are becoming tiresome, and although his burning passion for Gwynyfryd Rattery does not play out as imagined in the toolshed, there is now the infinitely superior Madeleine Cranmere to be worshipped… Resourceful but impulsive, Dr Bickleigh is consumed with the image of his goal.

Die Gefängnisse sind voll. In der Themse liegen Schiffe vor Anker, die als Gefängnisse dienen. Von ihnen gehen Krankheiten und sittlicher Verfall aus. Die Londoner haben genug! Es muss eine Lösung gefunden werden. Die Lösung heißt Australien. John Timberland ist zwanzig als er für den Mord an seinem Lehrmeister, Ferdinand Wolf verurteilt wird. Unschuldig, mitten aus dem Leben gerissen, weg von seiner großen Liebe Lorelie, wird er auf die Alexander gebracht — eines der elf Schiffe der First Fleet nach Australien. Dort lernt John Daniel kennen.

This book is about the contours and landscapes of mental health. The Unfragile Mind traces some of the routes through mental health that Dr Gavin Francis's patients have shown him over his decades as a physician. The twenty-first century has opened up vital conversations about 'mental weather': moods that bring gusts of panic, others that bring freezing fogs of despondency.

Christians affirm that everything exists because of God—from subatomic quarks to black holes. Science often claims to explain nature without including God at all. And thinking Christians often feel forced to choose between the two. But the good news is that we don't have to make a choice. Science does not overthrow the Bible. Faith does not require rejecting science.

A tense and claustrophobic nightmare, this cult-classic is widely considered one of the best horror films of the twenty-first century. Written and directed by Neil Marshall, the director of Dog Soldiers and Hellboy, as well as episodes of Game of Thrones, Westworld, and Hannibal.

All of them are guilty. All of them must play the game. But only one can survive. On the first anniversary of a tragic fire at their high school, seven teenagers jump at the chance to attend a luxury desert retreat. But when they’re left at a rundown abandoned motel and a sinister text message...

Motivational, Inspirational, and Personal development.

Zebedee's Calling brings 11th Century England to life, with key battles and royal successions, as well as the efforts among a group of zealous Christians to have access to Scripture written in English. Along with revelations about rulers, military tactics and the Church, there also are descriptions of Anglo-Saxon society and daily life. Although this story is historical fiction, it parallels our time.

Divorce is one of the few things that’s more stressful than changing jobs or moving house, and there’s often a feeling that there’s simply no light at the end of the tunnel. The person who was your rock somehow became your worst enemy, constantly ready to do battle with you and sabotage your happiness.

Ten vintage dramas on the theme of murder, written by internationally recognised authors and set across the globe ‘Murder is murder, anywhere in the world. The taking of life, the most terrible crime a human being can commit, is the same in any language, whether it springs from vengeance...

Airlords of Han is the thrilling sequel to Armageddon 2419 A.D., continuing the adventures of Anthony Rogers as he battles to liberate 25th Century America from the oppressive Han overlords. Dive into this captivating tale from the March 1929 issue of Amazing Stories, narrated by Alan Winterrowd.

As humans on our great home planet the Earth, we get more out of life with happiness. I'm Francis W. K. the author of Discover Happiness! In this book I share my autobiographical, and inspirational methods of finding life's most important ingredient. Inner contentment can enhance your existence, when you Discover Happiness!

Immerse yourself in a spine-chilling anthology of seven ghost stories by Francis Marion Crawford. This collection weaves together all the classic elements of horror‚mysterious deaths, haunted mansions, and even encounters with vampires‚ensuring a thrilling experience for fans of the supernatural. - Summary by Carolin

Discover the extraordinary life of Genghis Khan, one of historys most legendary emperors. Born as Temujin to a clan leader, his early years were marked by tragedy when his father was poisoned, leaving his family vulnerable on the vast Eurasian Steppe. Against all odds, Genghis Khan rose to power and established the Mongol Empire, which became one of the largest empires in history. Despite his monumental achievements and fierce reputation, many mysteries surround his life, including the fact that no authentic portrait of him exists today. All depictions are created posthumously by those who ...

Join Lady Emilia Dilke, a celebrated author, art historian, and advocate for womens rights, as she weaves tales that blur the lines between reality and the supernatural. Her hauntingly dreamlike narratives evoke a sense of the esoteric, exploring tragic fables of love and loss through a gothic lens. With lyrical prose and vivid characterizations, Lady Dilke invites you to journey into realms where death and magic intertwine, revealing that the hearts desires may not always lead to the best outcomes. (Summary by Ben Tucker)

Science you can trust. Questions that matter. Join Professor Brian Cox and a panel of the world’s top scientists and experts as they tackle your questions about some of the biggest science challenges facing society today. Can we cure cancer? How do you separate nutrition fact from fiction? What do climate change and the march of AI mean for our future? Could we live forever? Each episode is recorded in front of a live audience and it’s their questions that drive the debate. Hear from the experts who actually know what they’re talking about, including Adam Rutherford, Helen ...

Vic Francis combines his background as a journalist with decades of pastoring, national church leadership and practising as a supervisor and spiritual director to champion pastors and their holy calling in an uncertain world.For Pastors aims to inspire, encourage and help pastors and Christian leaders keep saying yes to the call of God on their lives.

In a quest fueled by love, The Wanderer tirelessly searches for his beloved Beatrice, but fate seems to conspire against him. Desperate for help, he turns to a witch, only to discover that Unorna has her own agenda, determined to keep the star-crossed lovers apart. Will their story lead to a joyful reunion, or is their love doomed to remain a bittersweet memory? - Summary by Carolin

Living a good life as an architect with a fiery, beautiful wife, Tom becomes angry when he mistakes another woman for her and makes an irreversible decision. Life for Tom changes abruptly, and he unwillingly travels different paths finding new and very different lives. His wife appears to him in his dreams, trying to bring him back, but eventually gives up. Tom finds adventure, a new love and has a harrowing escape from near death. His life is broken into what seems real while he is awake but also what seems real during his dreams.