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Twisted Tales from Hamburg and Other Stories - Volume 1
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'The room was spinning. Thoughts were pulsing from one vein to the next'.Twisted Tales takes us through scenes of familiar human conditions.From complete inebriation through a marriage without love via a gambling addiction ruining lives past the sometimes mean streets of Hamburg then onto to the sunshine of Thailand.Characters in each story must battle with their own minds and outside influences in order for them to make the right decision which is all too seldom in what we call modern life and in some cases Part 1 is only the beginning of their journey....
Distraction
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Part mystery, part love story, this Cold War thriller sees the enigmatic PK, the faithless son of a clergyman, seemingly involved in the disappearance of a schoolgirl. His close friend, Frank, certain that PK holds the key to the missing girl, is determined to find her. But Frank, a former soldier in Northern Ireland, is unaware that he is being targeted by a terrorist with a personal vendetta. Meanwhile, the nuclear countdown continues...This excellent, thoughtful and darkly comic page-turner is set in the decade before the end of the Cold War, and focuses on the twelve days leading up to a potential Armageddon. Will the schoolgirl be found and PK exonerated? Can Frank escape the terrorist's revenge? And, ultimately, what is the distraction that causes a US pilot to hesitate in his defence of the UK?Based on real-life events, finely crafted and realistic, Distraction will appeal to mystery and thriller enthusiasts alike.
On the Third Night
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Lucy and her young family have moved to a cottage on a quiet lane in a peaceful coastal town. Her husband is moving work but she is running away from the memory of the son she lost. She wants a fresh start, but the house is not going to let her look to the future, not when the past has so much it wants to show her. The first night in the house will confuse her. The second night will terrify her. The third will change everything, because a door to the other side has opened and they are coming...
Midnight Inferno
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When news of an electrical disturbance reaches the Millers Fall Police Department, no one imagined the fate of the officers sent to investigate. Unable to contact their colleagues, the remaining officers plan their own search, but stop as the night sky turns to an amber haze. With five officers missing, Sheriff Mason Palmer is forced to investigate. Anomalies befall the town, worrying its residents. With no explanation of these events, Palmer's only lead appears with Mitchum Hoyt, the leader of a backwoods cult living in isolation. As the investigation deepens, Palmer realises the relevance of Hoyt's preaching. They're coming....
1970s Movie Quotes - The Quick Quiz
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Are you a fan of 70s movies? Do you think you could recognise a film just from a single quote?If so, you'll love this fantastic quiz featuring 120 of the greatest movies of the decade. With classic lines from Star Wars to Shaft, Jaws to Jonathan Livingston Seagull and many more, these questions - sorted into easy, medium and hard categories - are sure to keep the whole family entertained.
Career Road Map
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There are many times in a career where short pieces of advice come in useful, whether you're looking for a new job, thinking about leaving your current role, or trying to make progress inside an organisation.Here are 52 short pieces from careers expert John Lees, aimed to provide vital short-cuts, help you out of a fix, re-energise your job search or interview planning, or to rethink the way you manage your career. Most originally appeared in John's weekly column for the UK daily newspaper Metro.
101 Amazing Statistics
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Did you know that you're almost two thousand times more likely to die from an asteroid hitting the earth than you are from a terrorist attack? Would you be shocked to learn that almost half of pilots surveyed admitted to falling asleep during a flight? Do you think world population growth is increasing or declining? And does a regular social drinker earn more or less than their alcohol-free counterpart? This fascinating book contains over one hundred statistics that will surprise, shock and amaze you. With sections covering life, death, crime, education, the environment and much more, this is a great quick read for readers of any age.
101 Amazing Facts about Clowns
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From ancient Egypt to the modern-day circus, the role of the clown can be traced throughout history. But how much do you really know about the profession that takes comedy very seriously? This fascinating book takes the reader on a journey through the ages, explaining how clowns such as the whiteface and auguste came to be. You'll read about history's best-loved performers such as Joseph Grimaldi, the father of modern clowning, and learn about the origin of terms used today such as the 'clown alley'. If you want to know why blue make-up is supposed to bring bad luck, and who the literary world's first ever killer clown was, then this is the book for you.
Ripples of Ann Arbor
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The Ripples of Ann Arbor begins in the beautiful State of Michigan USA. Kathy, a very shy seven year old girl sat quietly in the back of her grandmother's car. Her parents had tragically been killed in a horrific car accident and Kathy was in the car when they died just four days earlier; now she was waiting for the funeral service. Checking her fingernails she looked for any remaining blood that had not been scrubbed away by her Grandmother. The ripple of that day would stay with Kathy for the rest of her life and continue to spread to every part of her existence. In this incredible story the plot unlocks a tragic story, set against a lifetime of despair and adversity to face her demons. She embarks on a trail of destruction that just cannot stop leading to a really surprising ending.Just like the Ripples of her life.
Ultimate Movie Quote Quiz Book
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Are you a fan of movies? Do you think you could recognise a film just from a single quote? If so, you'll love this fantastic quiz featuring lines from over four hundred classic films.I would like, if I may, to take you on a strange quizzing journey. All the movies contained within will be your enemy, prince of a thousand enemies. But we aren't dealing with ordinary questions here; these are highly complicated... so, if you love the smell of napalm in the morning... Toga! Toga!The quiz is split into three main difficulties: easy, medium and hard. Within each difficulty there are both decade-specific rounds and general sections, in which the films referenced can be from any year between 1970 and 2017.Please note that some questions contain language that is above PG level, although we have blanked out the middle letters of the worst words used.Enjoy the quiz!
Fantastic Beasts - The Ultimate Quiz Book
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How much do you know about the fantastic beasts that live within the world of Harry Potter? Is your knowledge of the film second-to-none? Are you ready to test your own knowledge and that of your friends?Fantastic Beasts: The Ultimate Quiz Book contains 400 questions (and answers!) covering a wide range of subjects. From simple things that even a no-maj would likely know all the way up to complex subjects that would test even Newt Scamander himself, this is the perfect book for any Harry Potter fan. With sections on the characters, the beasts, the events in the film and much more, this is an excellent addition to any bookshelf.
George the Orphan Crow and the Creatures of Blossom Valley
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After his parents are killed, George, the Orphan Crow, starts a new life among the lively creatures of Blossom Valley and the enchanting butterflies that live there. But all is not as it seems... an evil ladybird, envious of the butterflies' beauty lures them to a remote place with a wicked plan in mind. George becomes suspicious and flies out looking for them. But is he too late? Has the wicked ladybird already put her plan into action? This original, intriguing story is mainly told by the colourful characters that make up the community and will fascinate readers of all ages.
Long Walk Home
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In one single day the entire UK changed, and could never revert back to normality. Bombs detonated in every major city across England, releasing the little known 'Non Compos Mentis Virus,' and with it destroying seventy-five percent of the population. However, the virus didn't kill those who contracted it, but instead infected their minds and senses, turning them in to violent psychopaths that can feel no pain and also gave them a new goal in life; to destroy anyone who does not carry the same virus. Bucky Jackson awakes from a minibus crash that killed most of his school cricket team. Rescued by his friend Johnny, the remaining kids and teachers seek sanctuary inside a hardware shop in a small, Northamptonshire town.As the days pass, they decide to try for a safe zone at a football stadium a few towns away. With every step danger lurks, not only from the zombies that swarm the area in their thousands, but more so from the handful of people who survived the virus outbreak. As their journey continues, Bucky is looked to as a leader to help them reach their destination. They encounter killer clowns, hordes of the undead and an organised crime outfit as well as dealing with treachery within their own group. Bucky must learn to unite his team and teach them to rely on each other, as their journey may be longer than anticipated....
Travels through History - Armenia and the UK
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Armenia is full of monasteries, fortresses, and people who are passionate about their past. The traveller is always aware of the importance of religion and history in this little-visited country, whose only open borders are with Georgia and Iran. The borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan are closed due to past differences.In the UK, visits to Leicester, Derby, Manchester, Bristol, and Cardiff are described. The first factory in the UK, a recently buried King, and stunning new buildings by the sea are given equal prominence.
Animals Evolution Avoided
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A humorous book about animals that ought to exist, but never quite made it due to circumstances beyond their control. In this book, you will find the Green Fox, the Straight Snake of Assam, and the Garlic Rat of Alabama. Read about the penguin that provides a back-scratching service to other penguins, the skua that only builds vertical nests, and the snake that hangs from trees pretending to be a vine.
101 Amazing Facts about the SNES
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This entry in Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series is all about Nintendo's iconic SNES - the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, also known as the Super Famicom in Japan. The book contains over 100 facts about the console, organised into sections such as hardware, peripherals, history, legacy and more, including some incredible information you probably never knew. From retro gamers who were there at the time to total n00bz who think a PlayStation is Old Skool, there's something in this fascinating book for everyone!
Russian Revolution 1917
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In the third year of the First World War, The Russian Empire experienced a year of revolutionary turmoil that saw the fall of the emperor, Tsar Nicholas II. This was followed by the creation of an interim government which in turn was overthrown by an extreme revolutionary socialist regime in October that year. By the end of 1917 a government that would rule Russia as a dictatorship for most of the rest of the 20th Century was firmly in power and its establishment would have profound implications for the rest of Russian and 20th Century history. However, the revolution was not simply the product of short term events, instead it developed from long term problems and challenges from within Russia, which the government of the tsars was incapable of controlling.The purpose of this ebook is to focus closely on the revolutionary year of 1917 and explain why not just one but two governments fell in that year. It will also examine how and why the Bolsheviks, a revolutionary socialist party came to power. Firstly, however, we must explore the long term causes of the Russian Revolution, which stretch back deep into Russian history.This e-book also features advice on source-based questions and a section on historical interpretations of the Russian Revolution.
Guide to Rome
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This fantastic book gives readers an opportunity to visit and enjoy not only the major attractions that a guided tour usually includes, but also many other interesting sights that are not as commonly featured. By providing five different walking routes and detailed information about each attraction passed, the book allows the reader to choose how much time to spend at a particular place, rather than rushing to keep up with a guide.With detailed instructions of how to get from one place to another, including the nearest metro stations for the beginning and end of each walking tour, this excellent guide gives the reader a flavour of the many attractions Rome has to offer without having to join costly tours.
Silicon Valley - The Startup Quiz Book
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The Silicon Valley Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering all facets of the classic HBO series! As a fun game it will separate the Gavin Belson's from the Peter Gregory's and the End Frame's from the Pied Piper's and is a fantastic way to enjoy the show even more. Always blue, always blue, always blue...
Resistance Women：A Novel
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One of BookBub's best historical novels of the year and Oprah magazine's buzziest books of the month. From the New York Times bestselling author of Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker, an enthralling historical saga that recreates the danger, romance, and sacrifice of an era and brings to life one courageous, passionate American—Mildred Fish Harnack—and her circle of women friends who waged a clandestine battle against Hitler in Nazi Berlin.After Wisconsin graduate student Mildred Fish marries brilliant German economist Arvid Harnack, she accompanies him to his German homeland, where a promising future awaits. In the thriving intellectual culture of 1930s Berlin, the newlyweds create a rich new life filled with love, friendships, and rewarding work—but the rise of a malevolent new political faction inexorably changes their fate. As Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party wield violence and lies to seize power, Mildred, Arvid, and their friends resolve to resist. Mildred gathers intelligence for her American contacts, including Martha Dodd, the vivacious and very modern daughter of the US ambassador. Her German friends, aspiring author Greta Kuckoff and literature student Sara Weitz, risk their lives to collect information from journalists, military officers, and officials within the highest levels of the Nazi regime. For years, Mildred’s network stealthily fights to bring down the Third Reich from within. But when Nazi radio operatives detect an errant Russian signal, the Harnack resistance cell is exposed, with fatal consequences. Inspired by actual events, Resistance Women is an enthralling, unforgettable story of ordinary people determined to resist the rise of evil, sacrificing their own lives and liberty to fight injustice and defend the oppressed.
Act Natural：A Cultural History of Misadventures in Parenting
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From a distinctive, inimitable voice, a wickedly funny and fascinating romp through the strange and often contradictory history of Western parentingWhy do we read our kids fairy tales about homicidal stepparents? How did helicopter parenting develop if it used to be perfectly socially acceptable to abandon your children? Why do we encourage our babies to crawl if crawling won’t help them learn to walk?These are just some of the questions that came to Jennifer Traig when—exhausted, frazzled, and at sea after the birth of her two children—she began to interrogate the traditional parenting advice she’d been conditioned to accept at face value. The result is Act Natural, hilarious and deft dissection of the history of Western parenting, written with the signature biting wit and deep insights Traig has become known for. Moving from ancient Rome to Puritan New England to the Dr. Spock craze of mid-century America, Traig cheerfully explores historic and present-day parenting techniques ranging from the misguided, to the nonsensical, to the truly horrifying. Be it childbirth, breastfeeding, or the ways in which we teach children how to sleep, walk, eat, and talk, she leaves no stone unturned in her quest for answers: Have our techniques actually evolved into something better? Or are we still just scrambling in the dark?
