Fool’s Assassin (Free Sampler) (Fitz and the Fool, Book 1)
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‘Hobb is a remarkable storyteller’ Guardian Sunday Times bestselling author Robin Hobb returns to her best loved characters in a brand new series. Tom Badgerlock has been living peaceably in the manor house at Withywoods with his beloved wife Molly these many years, the estate a reward to his family for loyal service to the crown. But behind the facade of respectable middle-age lies a turbulent and violent past. For Tom Badgerlock is actually FitzChivalry Farseer, bastard scion of the Farseer line, convicted user of Beast-magic, and assassin. A man who has risked much for his king and lost more… On a shelf in his den sits a triptych carved in memory stone of a man, a wolf and a fool. Once, these three were inseparable friends: Fitz, Nighteyes and the Fool. But one is long dead, and one long-missing. Then one Winterfest night a messenger arrives to seek out Fitz, but mysteriously disappears, leaving nothing but a blood-trail. What was the message? Who was the sender? And what has happened to the messenger? Suddenly Fitz's violent old life erupts into the peace of his new world, and nothing and no one is safe.
Raw: The diary of an anorexic (HarperTrue Life – A Short Read)
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Lydia was 19 years old and enjoying university with a loving family and great friends when she became anorexic. The doctors told her that she would die. This is Lydia’s account of what anorexia did to her, how it changed her and how it impacted on her family, friends and all her choices in life. Her story is told through letters and blogs that Lydia wrote at the best and worst of times, notes from her parent s and friends desperately trying to find a way through to her and doctors notes with the horrific exacting details. Lydia is now 23 and ‘recovering’. She strongly believes that recovery is possible, and feels she is almost there. She wrote her book to explain her deepest thoughts and to explain the painful mental torture that she endured and overcame. And she wrote it in the hope that others suffering would relate to it, and that other families watching their loved ones will be touched and understand more deeply how an eating disorder really feels.
Sylvia’s Story (GI Brides Shorts, Book 3)
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This is Sylvia’s story, one of four true stories from the book GI Brides. The room was filled with GIs – some playing pool, some jostling for control of the jukebox, and others taking doughnuts from a silver machine in the corner – while half a dozen young women rushed around serving them. ‘So, what can I do?’ Sylvia asked, keen to get stuck in. Sylvia is volunteering at a Red Cross Club in the West End when she meets a charismatic Irish-American called Bob. He sweeps her off her feet and convinces her to fly to America to marry him after the war. But living with Bob’s gambling relatives proves a nightmare, and in desperation Sylvia runs away to England, giving Bob an ultimatum… Sylvia’s story is extracted from GI Brides, written by the bestselling authors of The Sugar Girls. It captures the memories of the thousands of women who crossed the Atlantic for love after the Second World War.
The School of English
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When a plane crashes on a remote island, a small group of schoolboys are the sole survivors. From the prophetic Simon and virtuous Ralph to the lovable Piggy and brutish Jack, each of the boys attempts to establish control as the reality - and brutal savagery - of their situation sets in. The boys' struggle to find a way of existing in a community with no fixed boundaries invites readers to evaluate the concepts involved in social and political constructs and moral frameworks. Ideas of community, leadership, and the rule of law are called into question as the reader has to consider who has a right to power, why, and what the consequences of the acquisition of power may be. Often compared to Catcher in the Rye, Lord of the Flies also represents a coming-of-age story of innocence lost.
The King of Clubs:A Hercule Poirot Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Hercule Poirot is asked by Prince Paul of Maurania to solve the murder of Henry Reedburn, which has greatly distressed the Prince’s fiancée, the famous dancer Valerie Saintclair. The only other witnesses seem to be a family of four who were playing bridge near an open window when she staggered in, crying ‘Murder!’
The Disappearance of Mr Davenheim:A Hercule Poirot Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Mr Davenheim, a wealthy financier, leaves his home to mail a letter, then fails to return. The story fills the newspapers and intrigues Hercule Poirot, who challenges Inspector Japp that he can solve the case before the police, and without leaving his flat.
Sorry, But Has There Been a Coup:and other great unanswered questions of the Cam
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Topical satire from the authors of Is it Just Me or is Everything Shit? ‘Is the Cameron government a coup?’ This is the question under discussion in this witty and topical article from the bestselling authors of ‘Is it Just Me or is Everything Shit’. This question, and 44 other questions, orbiting this central question like satellites of love. Such as, ‘Will Cameron kill Clegg?’ and ‘Did Sam Cam invent trip-hop?’ You know, important stuff. Like, ‘Is it wise to put Sir Toby Young in charge of all the schools?’ and ‘What is the socio-political significance of Pippa Middleton’s buns?’ Also, ‘Is there a link between the Big Society and the occult?’
In A New York Minute
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In A New York Minute
A Christmas Angel: True Stories of Gifts from Angels at Special Times
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True-life stories of angels showing their care and love for us at a special time of year. Afterlife expert, Jacky Newcomb, tells the heartwarming stories of angels visiting and giving hope and love at this special time of year. At a time when the loss of our loved ones is felt the most, here are the stories that will inspire and prompt the true meaning of Christmas.
Cats in Heaven: And Other Animals.
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Amazing and inspirational stories from Jacky Newcomb show us that our beloved pets can communicate with us from the other side. Our pets are our family, our best friends and letting go of them is hugely difficult. In this collection of stories and real-life experiences, angel and afterlife expert Jacky Newcomb explains that we will be reunited with them again. Here are wonderful, uplifting stories of times when beloved pets communicated with their loved ones from the other side. In dreams and visitations, best friends come back from the other side to protect, support and help us.
The Plymouth Express:A Hercule Poirot Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. When Ebenezer Halliday’s daughter’s body is found stuffed underneath a train seat, the wealthy American industrialist hires Hercule Poirot to locate the murderer and over one hundred thousand dollars’ worth of stolen jewels.
The Kidnapped Prime Minister:A Hercule Poirot Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Just as the end of the First World War is drawing to an end, the prime minister is kidnapped and it is down to Hercule Poirot to locate him and avert an international crisis before a crucial conference convenes.
The Tuesday Night Club:A Miss Marple Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. After a supper of canned lobster and a dessert of canned trifle, three people become ill and Mrs Jones is found dead. Although a bought of botulism is suspected, the Tuesday Night Club is keen to investigate further…
The Thumb Mark of St Peter:A Miss Marple Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Fifteen years ago, Miss Marple’s niece, Mabel Denman was accused of murdering her husband. Mabel’s marriage had been an unhappy one, as Geoffrey had been abusive and violent. Can Miss Marple clear her niece’s name and reveal the true perpetrator?
The Affair of the Pink Pearl:An Agatha Christie Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. While staying at the Laurels with the Kingston Bruce family, Mrs Hamilton Betts discovers that her valuable pink pearl is missing. Presumed to have been stolen by another houseguest, the concerned host contacts the Beresford’s for help.
The Case of the Middle-Aged Wife:An Agatha Christie Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. Maria Packington suspects her husband of having an affair. In an attempt to revitalise her marriage, she responds to an advert from Mr Parker Pyne – who promises to provide solutions to unhappiness. Maria’s life soon undergoes a rapid transformation…
The Case of the Discontented Soldier:An Agatha Christie Short Story
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A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook. When civilian life proves too dull for Major Wilbrahams he contacts Parker Pyne in order to escape his boredom. Pyne’s assistant arranges a chance meeting with the beautiful Freda Clegg and the two join forces, but on leaving for Africa they encounter more than they had bargained for.
Eat. Nourish. Glow – Autumn
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The third of four seasonal e-shorts from London-based nutritional therapist Amelia Freer. Forget fad diets, now is the time to make a lasting change and develop a healthy, clean and sustainable relationship with food. Being healthy is a way of life, but it doesn’t have to be about denying yourself. Amelia Freer loves food and encourages a positive and realistic approach to healthy eating, believing that small lifestyle choices are the key to addressing the issues that often arise at Autumn such as weight gain and energy dips. In this book she offers simple changes to your diet and lifestyle to help you look and feel amazing, even as the days become shorter and colder and you start craving comfort food. Targeting seasonal problems and using seasonal ingredients, Amelia is on a mission – to wean us all off eating ready-made, additive-crammed foods and help us rediscover the joys of cooking and eating fresh, healthy ingredients. Autumn is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh food in the sun while concocting warm and wholesome food for the chilly evenings. With seven exclusive, delicious recipes, perfect for an end-of-summer nutrience boost, this e-short offers invaluable, practical advice on nutrition, with a focus on kick-starting and maintaining a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Amelia Freer’s first full-length title offering her complete food philosophy will be published in January 2015.
Hummingbird Bakery Rainy Day Treats
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This is an extract from the bestselling Cake Days by The Hummingbird Bakery.
Hummingbird Bakery Halloween and Bonfire Night Bakes
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This is an extract from the bestselling Cake Days by The Hummingbird Bakery.
The 9/11 Dogs
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Meet the dogs who searched for life amongst the ruins of the Twin Towers. Many heroes were made on 9/11 and in the weeks that followed. Not all of them showed human courage. Some of them could only show that they were truly man’s best friend. German Shepherds, Labradors and Spaniels accounted for the majority of the four-legged heroes. Over three hundred search and rescue dogs worked the pile at Ground Zero and the crash site at the Pentagon. For hours they searched, fighting off exhaustion with sheer determination and they continued every day long after the hope of finding survivors had passed. There were faithful Guide dogs who helped their sightless owners out of the Twin Towers and led them to safety showed unstinting devotion in the face of adversity. And later, therapy dogs arrived to bring comfort to the bereaved and confused. At every stage of the operation, dogs were there helping humankind in various roles. And invaluably, they provided comfort and reassurance and lifted spirits by their pure presence. Sadly many of the dogs are no longer with us but their achievements will never be forgotten. Isabel George was fortunate that the people close to the dogs were pleased to be asked to share their stories. This book is to honour the dogs and their people.

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