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‘A tour de force’ – S.A. Cosby ‘An instant classic’ – Alex Michaelides Set in the tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, a murder case sets a duo of Black and white lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongfully-accused Black defendants. Jack...

There are stories about people who want to live forever. This is not one of those stories.... Alfie Monk is like any other nearly teenage boy - except he's 1,000 years old and can remember the last Viking invasion of England. Obviously no-one believes him. So when everything Alfie knows and loves is destroyed in a fire and the modern world comes crashing in, Alfie embarks on a mission to find friendship, acceptance and a different way to live...which means finding a way to make sure he will eventually die.

When Melanie D'Angelo arrives at Rose Cottage, she’s only looking to mend her shattered heart and restore the beautiful house her grandmother once called home. The last thing she wants is to become involved with her landscape designer.... Single dad Mike Mikelewski can't deny his instant connection with the gorgeous Melanie, but he already has a woman in his life - his adorable but troubled young daughter, Jessie. So even though Melanie makes his heart pound - and Jessie smile - he won’t allow himself to take a chance on a love that’s blossoming just like the Rose Cottage garden.

In 1945 when the atomic bombs were dropped in WWII, our “protectors” and “watchers” in outer space saw that Earth was on a collision course with disaster. The prime directive of non-interference prevented them from taking any action, but then they came up with a brilliant plan to save Earth and assist her in her ascension. They couldn’t interfere from the “outside”, but maybe they could influence from the “inside”. So the call went out for volunteers to come and help. “Earth is in trouble - who wants to volunteer?”

Environmental devastation and economic chaos have turned America into a land of horrifying depravity. Assault, theft, sexual abuse, slavery, and murder are commonplace. And a zealous, bigoted tyrant has won his way into the White House. Directly opposed is Lauren Olamina, founder of Earthseed - a new faith that teaches "God Is Change". Persecuted for "heathen" beliefs as much as for having a Black female leader, Earthseed's followers face a life-and-death struggle to preserve their vision.

For well over a century, Monster Hunter International has kept the world safe from supernatural threats far and wide. Now, join us as we delve some of the wilder stories from the library archives which have never seen the light of day. The Monster Hunter Files Vol. 2 continues the secret lore and mythical battles against the forces of evil, and the fallout from these conflicts.

Does bedtime feel like a nightly struggle—one more story, restless energy, busy thoughts that just won’t settle? You’re not alone. And it doesn’t have to be this hard. This book is a carefully crafted collection of gentle, calming stories designed to help children relax, unwind, and drift off to sleep quickly.

Does your child struggle to quiet their mind at night? Do they ask lots of “what if” questions, replay their day, or have trouble settling their body before bed? You’re not alone. And there’s a gentle, simple way to help. Bedtime Stories to Calm Anxious Kids isn’t just a collection of stories. It’s a calming experience designed to help children: Slow their thoughts, Relax their bodies, Understand their feelings, Build confidence from the inside out.

Business strategist, entrepreneur, #1 podcaster and global speaker Lisa Johnson is here to guide you through the world of passive income. No complicated plans or tech troubles; just a simple step-by-step approach using Lisa's simple system to earning money either as a side hustle or as your main business, without ever trading time for money.

The astonishing inside story of the Wagner Group, the world’s deadliest militia “Putin’s Sledgehammer provides an in-depth account of, and essential political and economic background to, the story of Prigozhin’s meteoric rise and abrupt demise.” ―Times Literary Supplement A...

Join thousands of high achievers transforming their lives with Areté by Brian Johnson—a daily roadmap to living at your best. With 451 bite-sized insights inspired by ancient Stoic philosophers and backed by modern science, this book provides practical tools you can implement on the go. Track your progress with the free Heroic app & watch your transformation unfold.

Corinne Gray is a woman whose life is falling apart. When probationary detective Kyle Nazarian unexpectedly knocks on her door on a rainy morning, she knows why. He wants to talk about her son, Ben. This is her chance to finally explain how her sweet-natured child – who loved history and dreamed of swimming for Olympic Gold – grew up to do the unthinkable. What really happened to Ben? And could anyone have prevented it?

Do you struggle to get your little guy to settle down for bed? Is he a fan of roaring trucks, mighty tanks, fearless ninjas, and unstoppable superheroes? Bedtime Stories for Awesome Boys is the perfect solution!

Are you looking for bedtime stories that go beyond entertainment? Look no further than Girl Power Bedtime Stories. This collection of enchanting tales is designed to help your child develop unwavering confidence, manage anxiety, and cultivate mindfulness while drifting off to sleep.

Melody flies to London to speak at a convention about differently abled kids in this “warm and beautifully told” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novels Out of My Mind and Out of My Heart. When Melody saves an elderly...

Struggling to make bedtime easy and stress-free? This is the solution you've been waiting for! This enchanting collection of stories will transform your child’s bedtime routine into a moment of joy, calm, and connection.

Zero is just one of 20,000 people aboard a spaceship bound for a new planet set to be colonized. The journey is over a century long but luckily, everyone is in stasis, so they’ll be safe and sound asleep during the trip. Everyone that is, except for Zero, whose pod has malfunctioned, waking him up a hundred years early. His initial excitement in roaming the ship alone quickly turns to a heart-stopping interstellar adventure when a family of space pirates show up, trying to hijack the ship and take the colonizers hostage.

Much of Richard Matheson's work has found its way into pop culture: The title story became a memorable episode of television's The Twilight Zone, and more recently, Will Smith starred in the blockbuster movie I Am Legend. Stephen King has declared Matheson to be one of his favorite writers. Find out why as you listen to the classic horror story of a man who peers out of his airplane window to see a gremlin destroying the wing.

From bestselling author Danielle L. Jensen comes a thrilling novel in the Dark Shores world, a series that Sarah J. Maas called "everything I look for in a fantasy novel." THEIR BATTLES ENDED IN VICTORY Lydia returns to Mudaire to enter training at the healing temple. But instead of fighting to...

The People's Republic of Haven made a tiny mistake when it announced the execution of Honor Harrington. It seemed safe enough. After all, she was already dead. Unfortunately, they were wrong. Now Honor has escaped from the prison planet called Hell and returned to the Manticoran Alliance with a few friends. Almost half a million of them, to be precise including some who know what really happened when the Committee of Public Safety seized power in the PRH.