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Welcome to Hell—where nobody can ever quite catch the barman's eye. In this collection, which contains all seven series of Old Harry's Game, get ready for some wicked one-liners and scorching satire. Satan is fed up after a millennia in charge of Hell, especially given the prospect of an eternity still running the damned place. Although he does enjoy playing pranks on the world of the living and devising wry torments for the souls in his keeping, he often wistfully recalls his past as an archangel.

A collection of four ghostly tales inspired by M. R. James: Casting the Runes, Lost Hearts, The Treasure of Abbott-Thomas and A View from the Hill.

This book is crafted with real-life experiences, practical advice, and relatable stories, ensuring you're well-prepared for the incredible journey of fatherhood. Your adventure in fatherhood is about to get a lot easier–and more enjoyable.

My name is Simon. I’m 10 years old. I’m a serial killer. Robert Stern (Rupert Penry-Jones), a successful defense attorney, doesn’t know what lies in store for him when he agrees to meet a new client in a derelict estate on the outskirts of Berlin. Stern is more than surprised, when his old love interest and professional nurse Carina (Emilia Fox) presents him a ten year old boy as his new client. Simon (Jack Boulter), a terminally ill child, who is convinced he has murdered many men in a previous life.

In the annals of piracy, few figures are as enigmatic and controversial as Captain William Kidd. His journey from a reputable seaman to one of the most infamous pirates encapsulates the blurred lines and moral ambiguities of 17th-century piracy and privateering. But he also lived through seismic times in the history of England, Scotland, the Caribbean and of the Americas, especially New York. It's an incredible journey, scuppered by those in high places with wealth and power that all began with maritime tradition dating before Julius Caesar.

Dan Gutman, the prolific author of over 60 popular books for children and young adults, vividly imagines what is surely every put-upon school kid's dream: a machine that does homework for them - error free!

You could say it all started with the red-eyed tramp with the slimy fingers who put the wind up Neville, the part-time barman, something rotten. Or when Archroy's wife swapped his trusty Morris Minor for five magic beans while he was out at the rubber factory.

After his failed proposal at Hunsford, Fitzwilliam Darcy suffers a devastating accident that alters the course of his future. Overwhelmed with concern, unresolved feelings, and self-blame, Elizabeth Bennet finds herself compelled to stay by his side throughout his recovery. Is this fate’s way of giving them a second chance, or are some wounds too deep to heal?

Kahlil Gibran was a profound Lebanese-American poet, philosopher, and artist whose work transcended cultural boundaries and touched the hearts and minds of millions worldwide. Born on January 6, 1883, in the mountain village of Bsharri, in what was then part of the Ottoman Empire (now Lebanon), he rose to become one of the most influential literary figures of the 20th century. His profound prose had impacted the lives of countless people, and his works have never been out of print.

The Hymns of God and Men follows the story of ten individuals and their journey after a world war. The fable begins with the deeds of a man whose life was based on extreme ideas brought on by misinterpretation of what he thought was true. His faith and his actions lead to a war and the death of a million souls.

Chip is confronted with a difficult decision as new evidence suggests that the Shadow Clan's power is expanding. He must decide whether to go back to Scotland to prove his innocence or begin a fresh start in the American Colonies. The question now is whether there is a safe place in the world where he can escape their influence.

In a forest filled with enchantment, animals meet aliens for the first time. When they come to understand a similar interest, the adventure begins. There is no way to see what lies behind the doors ahead, as the journey is just beginning.

You Are Allowed to Leave is more than a statement. It is an invitation to let go of what no longer serves you. Whether it is a relationship, a job, a belief, or a version of yourself that feels too small, this audiobook offers the quiet courage to walk away without guilt or apology. In this reflective and grounding listen, Joren Dorne guides you through the internal permission we all seek but rarely grant ourselves. With calm and thoughtful narration by Andy Robert, the words unfold gently yet stay with you long after. It feels like a conversation you did not know you needed.

Set in the Indian-subcontinent, "North From Calcutta" is a tale of espionage and forbidden love, action and adventure. As a terrorist plot unfolds, and with nuclear war hanging in the balance, one man plays out a last deadly game, putting his cold, practiced intelligence skills to the ultimate test even as he falls under the spell of the hypnotically seductive Indian architect who cracks the combination to his soul.

In this brilliant fictional tour de force, which the New York Times called "a deft, poignant novel," Newbery Medal–winning author Paul Fleischman re-creates the first great battle of the Civil War from the points of view of sixteen participants. Northern and Southern, male and female, white and black. Here are voices that tell of the dreams of glory, the grim reality, the hopes, horror, and folly of a nation discovering the true nature of war.

This collection was first published in 1916 and contains some of Frost’s most famous poems, including "The Road Not Taken", "Hyla Brook", and "Birches". Frost’s dedication reads: "To You - who least need reminding that before this interval of the South Branch under black mountains, there was another interval, the Upper at Plymouth, where we walked in spring beyond the covered bridge; but that the first interval of all was the old farm, our brook interval, so called by the man we had it from in sale."

Professor Flack hat es geschafft. Er kann Lebewesen unsichtbar machen! Sein Assistent Steve Dury stellt sich für den entscheidenden Versuch zur Verfügung, doch es geschieht ein schrecklicher Unfall im Labor. Das wahnsinnige, mordgierige Grauen entkommt den Flammen und fällt über die kleine Stadt Holsworthy her. Keiner ist vor der Blutbestie sicher. Profiler Dave Donovan nimmt den Kampf mit dem Unsichtbaren auf.

In 14th-century England, on the day that William Wallace of Scotland was executed, King Edward I knighted one of his faithful warriors, Walter de Burton. At the same time, Sir de Burton’s son, Milton, was a squire to the king and later realized his dream of riding with his father in formation. Christian faith and Scripture passages intersperse this story, along with a warning from Sir de Burton to his son that the church frowned upon anyone other than clergy reading the Holy Scriptures.

This wildly hilarious, brutally honest, and surprisingly practical guide follows a bright-eyed, slightly clueless young woman as she stumbles through the absurd maze of adulthood, with an unseen narrator dropping truth bombs at every turn. From dodging sketchy tax preparers to surviving job interviews, from avoiding financial ruin to handling heartbreak, this book covers all the essential lessons that school should have taught you but didn’t.

In the quirky and snack-filled world of Big Backia, the Big Backs—an oversized race with even bigger appetites—face a hilarious but heartfelt dilemma: they want smaller backs, but can’t resist their mountains of snacks. Desperate for change, young Katie Maroo seeks help from the legendary Fitness B. Warren, a no-nonsense guru with a simple mantra: “You don’t need that snack, Big Back!”