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Brought to you by Penguin. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Sixteen hundred years ago Britain left the Roman Empire and swiftly fell into ruin. Grand cities and luxurious villas were deserted and left to crumble, and civil society collapsed into chaos. Into this violent and unstable world came...

You already know what matters most. You just never seem to finish it. Not because you’re lazy. Not because you lack discipline. But because every day, the urgent cuts the line. By the time you answer the emails, sit through the meetings, and solve everyone else’s problems, the work that actually matters is still sitting there: unstarted or half-finished. Busy feels like progress. It isn’t. FASTER fixes that. Everyone is busy. The overwhelmed and the effective share the same goal: get more done. So busyness cannot be the difference. The difference is structure.

The podcast for GPs, hospital doctors and other professionals in high-stakes, high-stress jobs who want to thrive rather than just survive. You studied for years, you’re really good at what you do but you’ve noticed that you’re starting to feel overwhelmed, overworked and under-resourced. You may be comparing yourself to a frog in boiling water - the heat has built up so slowly that you haven’t noticed the extra-long days becoming the norm. You may feel on the edge and trapped in the very job that you’ve spent years working towards. Here’s the problem, frogs only have two choices; ...

The continuing adventure of Henry Gordon Jago and George Litefoot, characters first introduced on television in Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang (1977), who have become Infernal Investigators, solving mysteries involving paranormal or alien phenomena in 1880s London. This release features four full-cast audio dramas plus a behind-the-scenes documentary.

The continuing adventures of Henry Gordon Jago and George Litefoot, characters first introduced on television in Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang (1977), who have become Infernal Investigators, solving mysteries involving paranormal or alien phenomena in 1880s London.

Summer can be the most challenging season for maturing skin. Increased sun exposure, heat, dehydration, and oxidative stress can intensify pigmentation, weaken the skin barrier, and accelerate visible aging. Summer Skincare for Maturing Complexions is a practical, science-informed guide designed to help you protect, hydrate, and rejuvenate your skin while navigating the harsh effects of summer weather. Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll discover how to build a skincare routine that respects the changing needs of mature skin while defending against environmental stressors.

A holy island. A haunted detective. A shocking murder. When the body of a young woman is found on the altar of the abbey church on Caldey Island, Detective Inspector Carys Morgan is plunged into a world where evil lurks in holy places. On this small island, reached only by boat, everyone is a suspect. Carys must navigate a closed world of islanders, monks, and pilgrims, each hiding a secret behind walls of silence and faith. When a second body surfaces in the monastery fishpond, it’s clear the murders follow a chilling religious pattern.

A treasury of Doctors invite you to join them in twelve exciting and original audio adventures. The Tenth Doctor must take a dangerous test when he seeks an audience with the mysterious Minds of Magnox. The Twelfth Doctor and Nardole think they're in 1950s suburbia until an attack takes them into The Nightmare Realm. The Ashes of Eternity threaten the Ninth Doctor and Rose in 1980s England, before the duo encounter The Beast of Scar Hill on a snowy Yorkshire moor.

Geography Is Destiny tells the history of Britain and its changing relationships with Europe and the wider world, from its physical separation at the end of the Ice Age to the first flickers of a United Kingdom, struggles for the Atlantic and rise of the Pacific Rim. Applying the latest archaeological evidence, Ian Morris explores how geography, migration, government and new technologies interacted to produce regional inequalities that still affect us today. 

This is the first major biography for a generation of a truly formidable king. Edward I is familiar to millions as 'Longshanks', conqueror of Scotland and nemesis of Sir William Wallace ('Braveheart'). Edward was born to rule England, but believed that it was his right to rule all of Britain. His reign was one of the most dramatic of the entire Middle Ages, leading to war and conquest on an unprecedented scale and leaving a legacy of division that has lasted from his day to our own.

The brilliantly compelling new biography of the treacherous and tyrannical King John, published to coincide with the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. Authoritative and dramatic, Marc Morris' King John offers a compelling portrait of an extraordinary king whose reign marked a momentous turning point in the history of Britain and Europe. King John is buried in Worcester Cathedral.

Four original stories featuring the Eleventh Doctor, Amy and Rory: In Hunter's Moon, the travellers visit Leisure Platform 9, where gamblers and villains mix with socialites and celebrities. In Touched By An Angel, the Weeping Angels are using history itself as a weapon - and the Doctor, Amy and Rory must stop them. In Paradox Lost, an ancient android is dredged from the Thames, with a message that can only be delivered to the Doctor. In Borrowed Time, by Naomi Alderman, the three friends go undercover at a bank where time is the commodity on offer for loan.

Hannah and her husband appear to live a good life. No one knows the emotional nightmare Hannah endures behind closed doors. A blessed freedom is in the jewelry she crafts in the shed behind her house. But what will Hannah do when her husband threatens to take away even the smallest things that bring her joy? Hannah has a plan. Now it’s just a matter of pulling it off without leaving a single trace behind.

The Neurodiversity Podcast talks with leaders in the fields of psychology, education, and beyond, about positively impacting neurodivergent people. Our goal is to reframe differences that were once considered disabilities or disorders, promote awareness of this unique population, and improve the lives of neurodivergent and high-ability people.

The Pax Britannica trilogy is Jan Morris’s magnificent history of the British Empire from 1837 to 1965. Huge in scope and ambition, it is always personal and immediate, bringing the story vividly to life. Pax Britannica, the second volume, is a snapshot of the Empire at the Diamond Jubilee of 1897. It looks at what made up the Empire —from adventurers and politicians to communications and infrastructure, as well as anomalies and eccentricities.

Learn how to master the stock market without the hype or the headache. This podcast breaks down complex investing into simple, "chill" strategies you can actually use. From comparing giant rivals like Coke vs. Pepsi to spotting red flags in "Superstar CEOs," we show you how to look at the numbers and ignore the noise. Whether you are just starting out, moving away from debt, or looking for a steadier way to build wealth, we provide the clear, jargon-free guidance you need to grow your portfolio with confidence. Stop chasing "get-rich-quick" schemes and start building your path to financial ...

Banged up and burnt out, our survivors find themselves in the employ of an Indigenous tribe on the Wind River Reservation. Tasked with farming and keeping the town free of the dead, they chafe at their captivity.

Brought to you by Penguin. From the creators of the internationally bestselling, award-winning, multi-adapted phenomenon The Lost Words: a dazzling celebration of birdlife in Britain, re-imagining the classic field guide for a new generation of nature lovers A great thinning of the skies is...

Miles Morales has a lot going on, what with moving to a new neighborhood, dealing with the loss of his father, and the whole gaining superpowers thing. After a misunderstanding with the law, Miles questions what it means to be a hero when people are ready to believe the worst of you. Tempted by the power and freedom of his new abilities, Miles must decide what kind of Spider-Man he wants to be. When Vulture starts wreaking havoc across the city with his new accomplice Starling, Miles can't just sit back and watch.

Nominated in Best Fiction at the Audie Awards 2020. The sequel to the International Number One Bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz, based on a true story of love and resilience. Her beauty saved her life - and condemned her. Cilka was only sixteen-years-old when she was taken to...