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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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?

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.

Rapunzel has barely known life outside of her tower. Her guardian tells her that it's for her own safety. If others knew about her magical gift, they would surely come after her. And so Rapunzel dreams of the outside world, but tries to keep her spirits high in her isolation. One day, while Maria is foraging in the woods, she hears something in the distance. Intrigued, she follows the sound, and finds a tower with no exits besides a window high off the ground. In the window, sits a young maiden, singing her heart out.

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.

Spirited Miss Elizabeth Bennet finds herself drawn to the dashing Mr. Darcy. Though initially spellbound by his taciturn charm, a compromising situation, duty, and desperation compel their hasty marriage, binding two virtual strangers. But misunderstandings soon divide them, leaving them estranged and living separate lives. Even after circumstances bring them back together under the same roof, the gulf between them seems only to widen.

Five years after the Knights unified the empires, rebels rise from the ashes of the Althaean Siege, and Mirari and Gaven are thrust into a world of treachery and uncertainty. Gaven will stop at nothing until all members of the Blessed are captured. However, when Mirari discovers the truth about the Blessed, she is torn between her duty as Gaven’s partner and her desire to help the oppressed. Suspicion and secrets swirl, and as the weight of past regrets consumes Gaven, Mirari is forced to make heart-wrenching decisions that will forever alter her destiny.

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!”

The Littlest Cock is a hilariously cheeky and unexpectedly heartwarming tale about one tiny rooster's quest for acceptance, friendship, and self-discovery.

Are you ready to unlock true serenity and discover the path to your higher self? Look no further than The Art of Stillness: A Path to Self-Discovery, the ultimate guide to achieving inner peace and self-realization in today’s chaotic world. Written by HigherSelf, a visionary organization in personal growth and mindfulness, this audiobook offers a practical, step-by-step approach to quieting the noise of daily life and reconnecting with your inner being.

In The Association of Spells by D.R. Pierce, a covert organization controls public perception through media manipulation to incite war against Kyrophia, driven by the desire to seize its valuable resource, Energon. The story follows the Clarion Council, led by Liora Sanders, as they strive to unveil the truth behind the propaganda that frames Kyrophia as a threat. Amidst growing public support for military action, Liora and her team exploit their insider knowledge of media tactics to challenge the Association's narrative.

From the ridiculous ghost story of a man-eating catfish to glorious angling embellishments, The Secret Lives of Anglers reveals the hidden truths of this puzzling pastime.

This is a book for men. To inspire. To challenge and to uplift them. It is a roadmap that shows a future for healthy masculinity and healthy manhood. It is a book of hope for boys and purpose for blokes. It is an answer to the question: what should a man be like?

This story is about a young and very brave Search and Rescue Helicopter who volunteers to search for his hero "Oscar Charlie" who is lost in a storm, whilst carrying the "Top Brass" who are very important people, to the Base, by the edge of the sea.