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Is there truth to the rumors about the huge man-apes of the Nepalese Himalayas—and are the fabled yetis truly as gentle and enlightened as the local monks claim? Can the creature that pretty Cousin Olivia and her friends glimpsed in Sherwood Forest actually be a unicorn, as described in biblical texts and the work of Galileo? Can the Germanic myth of kobolds—house spirits—and especially the Klaubautermann, which lives onboard ships, hold any truth? Is it really dangerous for one of them to be seen by its ship’s crew? And what really causes earthquakes in remote Iceland?

There’s an unwritten law that says what happens on a stag weekend stays on a stag weekend. Yet, sometimes, the events are too extraordinary not to share. You are cordially invited to join the stag party of John Cove—the date: 14 April 1986. The company you'll share is fun, and the spirits are unlimited. Be warned, though, it may cost an arm and a leg. Fear Goggles It's going to be a Stag Party To Die For.

An horrific shooting on a crowded London commuter train in broad daylight sparks a determined manhunt. A desperate search for a killer. As well as the seemingly ordinary traveller who attempted to intervene. Who was he? And why on earth did he run? Answers are needed and fast. Because the police are not the only ones looking. Miles Dalton is more at home in front of his computer than out in the real world.

With her farm beset on all sides, what is a widow to do? Coveted by the sadistic ruler of Caldor, fiery landowner Sabra Billerton becomes ensnared by the political intrigues of Baron Niles Turners court. After she is pushed to the brink of losing her home, a dark-eyed soldier named Gheric intercedes on Sabras behalf. When the handsome stranger shows up that night on her doorstep, Sabra reluctantly agrees to his offer of support.

While Joe and his relatives continue their laborious work at Darby ironworks in Coalbrookdale, his brother Richard, through his marriage to a Bridgnorth Corn Merchant's daughter, ascends the social ladder. The novel unfolds, weaving in moral and ethical complexities as it portrays the realities of 18th-century England's justice system. Through the Banghams' interactions with the law, the narrative sheds light on the grim aspects of prisoner transportation to America and the struggles of its enslaved populace, introducing the emerging anti-slavery sentiment.

Coalbrookdale is a work of fiction based on the life of Joseph Bangham, who lived in the Severn Gorge 300 years ago. He worked for the Coalbrookdale ironworks when Abraham Darby was perfecting the use of coal in the production of iron. These developments facilitated the mass production of iron, and as the technology spread, industry thrived. This was a pivotal moment in the history of the modern world. This is a story of an ordinary family living at an extraordinary time and in the district known as the "cradle of the Industrial Revolution".

A delightfully funny, fantastically inventive collection of twenty newly unearthed short stories by Sir Terry Pratchett, the award-winning and bestselling author of the phenomenally successful Discworld fantasy series. This special trove is a must-have for Pratchett fans of all ages. The...

The noble Titus returns victorious to Rome bringing Tamora, Queen of the Goths as his captive. When one of Tamora's sons is condemned to die, she vows revenge, and, aided by the villainous Aaron, she exacts a terrible retribution, inaugurating a grim cycle of rape, murder, and cannibalism. This macabre, often brilliant tragedy comes from the earliest stage of Shakespeare's dramatic career.

When people run out of basic necessities, they will do things they aren't ordinary capable of. That includes pillaging and plundering their neighbors' homes to keep their own families fed. What have you done to secure your home?

The research submarine Pisces has been stolen from the San Diego Oceanographic Institute. The thing is, nobody can figure out why anybody would want it. It has limited range and highly specialized uses, and anyone attempting to use it or sell it would attract a lot of attention. Asked to look into it, David Larkin and Samantha Colt soon find themselves following a trail of mayhem and murder across several states, uncovering a plot that, if successful, could cost millions of people their lives.

These jungle and not-so-jungle friends must learn, through hardship, that family, no matter who they are, mean the most and that it is all right to be different. Differences can bring everyone together and strengthen family that much more.

"I was in my kitchen making breakfast when the three men broke in and tried to kill me." So begins the latest exciting episode in the adventures of David Larkin and his partner Samantha Colt. Eight years ago, Larkin and Colt were part of a team that terminated notorious drug kingpin Francisco Salazar. Now Salazar's son Ramon has grown up, taken over the family business and sworn his revenge upon them.

Things to Do When You Are on a Long Trip, Waiting Around, or Just Plain Bored is the perfect antidote. It features a variety of fun and creative things you can do in your imagination or by being more perceptive, speaking, or interacting with others. Activities range from interesting things to think about and imagine, to mind games to enjoy with yourself and others, and more.

The Sparrow is a state-of-the-art surveillance aircraft, equipped with the latest in imaging sensors and ultra-sensitive listening capabilities. It is invisible to radar and can fly and hover in virtual silence, and can defend itself with the most advanced missiles and machine guns available. It could be disastrous in the wrong hands. And it's in the wrong hands. When the Sparrow is stolen former government operative and 'expediter' David Larkin is hired to find it and get it back.

David Marr has written for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Monthly, been editor of the National Times, a reporter for Four Corners, presenter of ABC TV's Media Watch and now writes for the Guardian. His books include Patrick White: A Life, The High Price of Heaven, Dark Victory (with Marian Wilkinson) and five Quarterly Essays: 'His Master's Voice', 'Power Trip', 'Political Animal', 'The Prince' and 'Faction Man'.

Brought to you by Penguin. Far away and long ago, when dragons still existed and the only arcade game was ping-pong in black and white, a wizard cautiously entered a smoky tavern in the evil, ancient, foggy city of Morpork... A truly unmissable set of unearthed stories from the pen of Sir Terry...

How to Find Publishers and Agents and Get Published is about how to successfully write, pitch a book, write a query letter, promote a book, and build a platform. Many of these chapters started off as answers to questions from clients or prospective clients of Publishers Agents and Films (www.publishersagentsandfilms.com), a service that connects writers to publishers and agents. Then, I began thinking about all the steps involved, from writing a book to getting published.

Wisdom’s End is a fantasy adventure in which a wandering minstrel and his dancing dog take us on a journey of discovery at a time when most humans have abandoned the polluted surface of the planet for a life of servitude to the robots in the underground levels.

A gruesome case for John Gammon and his team from Bixton Police. During this case, John struggles to find the killer. Is there more than one, and is it somebody close to home? John wrestles with the fact that one of his team might be giving the killer information or may even be involved. The killer appears to know every move Bixton Police make, but how, that is the question. Another intense thriller in the John Gammon Peak District Detective series.

This is the story of Tich, how he became a chimney sweep's climbing boy and found a new friend, Sootyfoot, a climbing boy's brush. Together they found a world of magic and adventure beyond the soot and grime of the chimneys of Barley Grange, which was to change Tich's life forever. As Tich grows up, he finds himself manipulated by the ghosts of Barley Grange, who prompt him to dedicate himself to trying to change the lives of poor children forever, ensuring that never again will they need to climb chimneys to survive.