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Lennox McRae is a dirty fighter. He crashed my car, stole my first kiss, then walked away with another woman. There’s no reason why, years later, when I see him in a fight, I should be lusting after his body. They call him Hard Nox, but I know him, and damned if he's getting an easy ride back into my life.

Labeled variously a realistic story of whaling, a romance of unusual adventure and eccentric characters, a symbolic allegory, and a drama of heroic conflict, Moby Dick is first and foremost a great story. It has both the humor and poignancy of a simple sea ballad, as well as the depth and universality of a grand odyssey.

A year has passed, and in this third novel of the Pop Larkin series, Pop Larkin is preparing to build the bungalow he promised Charley and Mariette upon their engagement. He buys a country home slated for demolition, intending to convert it for the two, but it is not long before a London couple persuade him to sell it. Pop, ever the trickster, sells it for an extortionate price, as the two social climbers know little about country life.

In a restless world, we often chase satisfaction, only to find it fleeting. Matt Fradd invites you to discover Jesus, Our Refuge. This clear and honest guide reveals the Heart of Christ as humanity’s true home. Packed with Fradd’s relatable stories and wisdom, it’s a must-hear for anyone seeking meaning and refuge amid life's spiritual battle.

Master the art of property auctions with Before the Hammer Falls. This essential guide offers a deep dive behind the scenes of UK property auctions, equipping you with the strategies seasoned investors use to both buy and sell with confidence. Whether you're aiming to secure the best deals or maximize the sale price of your property, this book arms you with the tools you need.

'Harris is a master of pace and entertainment' Observer 'Could scarcely be more of the moment' The Times Nothing spreads like fear . . . In the secretive inner circle of the ultra-rich, Alex Hoffmann is a legend. He has developed an algorithm for playing the financial markets that generates...

A fictional portrayal of an aging revolutionary, this novel is a powerful commentary on the nightmare politics of the troubled 20th century. Born in Hungary in 1905, a defector from the Communist Party in 1938, and then arrested in both Spain and France for his political views, Arthur Koestler writes from a wealth of personal experience.

You contain multitudes. At any given moment, your inner critic might be questioning whether you're an imposter, and your inner child might be yearning for compassion and self-care. These parts don't make you broken—they make you human. Parts Work allows you an all-access pass to wholeness by understanding, befriending, and leading the multiple voices within yourself.

Every jury has a leader, and the verdict belongs to him. In Biloxi, Mississippi, a landmark tobacco trial with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake begins routinely, then swerves mysteriously off course. The jury is behaving strangely, and at least one juror is convinced he's being watched...

When the exuberant president of Ng'ombwana proposes to dispense with the usual security arrangements on an official visit to London, his old schoolmate, Chief Superintendent Alleyn, is called in to persuade him otherwise. Consequently, on the night of the embassy's reception, the house and grounds are stiff with police.

Ireland, 1011 AD. The mortal kingdoms rise up against High King Brian Boru as they seek to wrest his crown from him. Yet the real struggle is between the two magical races of Ireland, the Fomorians and the Descendants, eternal enemies who both now seek dominion over the mortal world. Gormflaith, queen of King Brian, remains unmasked as the powerful Fomorian she is. Gormflaith plans to establish control over Ireland and destroy the Descendants in one fell swoop... but she cannot do it alone.

God is a tough audience as far as audible response is concerned, but at least you don't have to explain the references. In this collection of prayers, much-loved comedian, broadcaster and radio host Frank Skinner has tried to retain the bare candour of the rehearsal-room improvisation - to show what faith feels like, from the inside - but infused it with all the production values required to make it a passable public entertainment. In it are his convictions, his questions, his fears, his doubts, his elations - all presented in an eavesdropper-friendly form.

The lives of the inhabitants of Swevenings are disrupted only by a fierce competition to catch the Old Un, a monster trout known to dwell in a beautiful stream which winds past their homes. Then one of their small community is found brutally murdered; beside him is the freshly killed trout. Both died by violence - but Chief Detective Inspector Roderick Alleyn's murder investigation seems to be much more interested in the fish.... Scales of Justice was first published in 1955.

Constable Nick’s beat is modernised, with his police bike replaced by a mini-van. He gets more than he bargained for as his work draws him into closer contact with villagers, in more ways than one! There are compromising positions aplenty in this next charming instalment of Aidensfield life. Nick finds himself lost in heavy fog and runs across a couple of illicit lovers trapped in their car. He advises the village grocer about his very respectable lady shoplifter and discovers how farmer Owens copes with his bossy wife. 

Eigentlich wollte John Grey den Mann, den er einst seinen Freund nannte, nie wiedersehen. Doch ohne die Hilfe des schottischen Rebellen und Kriegsgefangenen Jamie Fraser droht dem englischen Königshaus große Gefahr. Im Gedenken an die katastrophale Schlacht von Culloden, durch die er seine geliebte Claire verloren hat, tut Jamie sich schließlich mit John zusammen. Unfreiwillig vereint, reisen der Offizier und der Rebell nach Irland, um einen Major der britischen Armee zur Rede zu stellen.

Die Geheimdienste auf der ganzen Welt horchen auf, als sich die Information verbreitet, dass Liu Wangsu vermisst wird. Ein Wettkampf entbrennt zwischen der chinesischen Staatssicherheit und dem Campus, wer den Mann zuerst ausfindig machen kann. Bis Präsident Jack Ryan eine Information erreicht, die alles verändert: Einem hochrangigen chinesischen Maulwurf mit dem Codenamen Surveyor ist es gelungen, den amerikanischen Geheimdienst zu infiltrieren.

¡En Los 3 Eventos! Fe, amor y Dios, Frank A. Isede comparte un viaje crudo y conmovedor a través de tres experiencias que alteran la vida que abrieron el corazón y revelaron algo más profundo que el dolor, el miedo o incluso la esperanza, una conexión directa con lo Divino. Este no es un sermón pulido ni una guía espiritual práctica. Es un testimonio vivido de cómo se puso a prueba la fe, cómo el amor sanó y cómo Dios se dio a conocer en la tranquilidad y el caos.

Three moments. One divine encounter. A lifetime transformed. In The 3 Events! Faith, Love and God, Frank A. Isede shares a raw, soul-baring journey through three life-altering experiences that cracked open the heart and revealed something deeper than pain, fear, or even hope and a direct connection with the Divine. This isn’t a polished sermon or a spiritual how-to guide. It’s a lived testimony of how Faith was tested, how Love healed, and how God made Himself known in the quiet and the chaos.

The definitive guide to why different financial markets exist and how they operate. This edition brings the listener right up to speed with the latest developments in financial instruments and provides a clear and incisive guide to this complex world that even those who work in it often find hard to understand. With chapters on the markets that deal with money, foreign exchange, equities, bonds, commodities, financial futures, options and other derivatives.

Nick is still settling into his role at the Ashfordly Section police station, and he’s drawn the short straw: night duty. Alone in the midnight hours with nothing but dead leaves, stray cats and legends of ghosts and ghoulies to accompany him. A sleeping village doesn’t mean a simple shift, though. Between the early risers of the farming community, a badger with a sweet tooth and getting to know his new workmates, there’s no time for Nick to kick his feet up in the station.