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An exciting new collection of tales and whiskers from the world's best-loved storyteller. From the dog who found a lost teddy to the missing basket filled with kittens, this collection of Enid Blyton tales has all your favourite pets, whether they have fur, scales, feathers or shells. Would you...

Are you tired of battling persistent pain despite trying countless methods without lasting results? Whether you’re a healthcare professional seeking new techniques, a fitness enthusiast looking to boost recovery, or someone ready for lasting relief, Myofascial Triggers is your practical guide to effective self-care.

Sense and Sensibility: Following their father's death, the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, face a drastic reduction in their fortune and must move to a modest cottage in Devonshire. Elinor, representing reason and prudence, hides her heartbreak after being separated from the young Edward Ferrars. In contrast, the passionate Marianne gives herself entirely to a romance with the charming but fickle John Willoughby.

Sue Divin's Runaway Road is a riveting and moving story of family and belonging set in contemporary Northern Ireland, perfect for fans of Margaret McDonald's Glasgow Boys. 'Moving, funny, cinematic, compelling' - Bernie McGill 'This powerful, immersive story explores difference and belonging...

The Time Machine: A brilliant Victorian scientist travels to the astonishing year 802,701 AD. What initially appears to be a paradise inhabited by the peaceful and beautiful Eloi soon reveals a terrifying reality. Following the mysterious theft of his invention, the Traveler discovers the Morlocks, monstrous subterranean creatures who breed the surface-dwellers as livestock. Trapped in this divided future, he must fight tenaciously for his survival and recover his only means of escape before witnessing the freezing twilight of Earth.

The War of the Worlds: In the late 19th century, humanity lived complacently, unaware that cold, superior intelligences were watching them from Mars. Soon, massive metallic cylinders crash into England, unleashing a relentless invasion. Armed with giant tripods, devastating Heat-Rays, and suffocating Black Smoke, the invaders quickly crush human resistance. Amidst the chaos, one man embarks on a harrowing journey through a ruined London to reunite with his wife. Just when human extinction seems imminent, the Martians succumb to the most unexpected ally: Earth's bacteria.

In the dark, labyrinthine streets of London, the respected lawyer Mr. Utterson uncovers a terrifying mystery surrounding his long-time friend. The brilliant but deeply troubled Dr. Henry Jekyll has forged a dark, inexplicable alliance with the sinister and brutal Mr. Edward Hyde.

There's magic around every corner in this spellbinding short story collection from Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller! Discover the goblin who cast a wicked spell, the magic stone that finds lost things and the boots that walk away on their own. From wizards and witches to pixies...

What mysteries hide on the other side of the looking-glass? In this charming modern adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic, we follow Alice into an inverted world where logic is defied and chess pieces come to life. After stepping through the glass, Alice explores a giant chessboard inhabited by talking flowers, eccentric queens, and unforgettable characters like Humpty Dumpty and the twins Tweedledum and Tweedledee. To be crowned queen, she must overcome amusing riddles and absurd situations. A timeless adventure about imagination and dreams, perfect for letting your mind soar.

CANDIDE: Candide is a central work of the Enlightenment, written as a coming-of-age novel that follows an optimist convinced the world is a paradise, even as reality insists otherwise. With this satire, Voltaire transforms three years marked by historical disasters —the Lisbon earthquake and the Seven Years’ War —into sharp literary critique, targeting Leibniz’s doctrine that we live in “the best of all possible worlds.”

AI doesn't need to be overwhelming, technical, or full of hype. You don't need to learn coding. You don't need to chase every new tool. And you definitely don't need another book filled with buzzwords and theory.

Let Go, Let God is more than just a catch phrase. It's a way of life. This is about giving your problems to God. He is the only one who can see all outcomes and possibilities. He is the only one who can guide you on the right paths.

Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Wall Street lawyer needs extra help in his office and hires Bartleby, a reserved and highly efficient copyist. At first, this enigmatic employee works from dawn to dusk without uttering a single complaint. However, everything changes the day when, faced with a completely routine request, Bartleby responds with a phrase that will baffle everyone: “I would prefer not to.” From that moment on, his polite but unwavering refusal becomes an unbearable mystery. This adaptation of Melville's classic is a fascinating portrait of isolation and the absurdity of modern life.

We follow Nick Carraway as he delves into the dazzling and superficial world of Long Island in the Roaring Twenties. His neighbor, the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, throws extravagant parties with a single, desperate purpose: to win back his former love, the unattainable Daisy Buchanan. As Nick is drawn into a whirlwind of obsession, wealth, and dark secrets, he uncovers the painful cracks in the American Dream. This thrilling adaptation revitalizes F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless classic, offering an unforgettable listen about tragic love and illusion.

If you've always wanted to play the piano but thought it was too hard, too late, or too expensive—this audiobook is for you. Inside is a practical, no-fluff method that shows you exactly what to do each day for 30 days to start playing with confidence.

Feeling overwhelmed by personal finance? You’re not alone. Many young adults find navigating the financial world intimidating. This book is your financial GPS, transforming stress into success with simple, actionable steps.

In Moonfall: Exposing the Greatest Lie in History, Matt Wallace peels back the layers of America’s proudest achievement to reveal the cracks beneath the story. From missing tapes and impossible shadows to the deadly Van Allen radiation belts, Wallace asks the questions NASA hopes you won’t.

Discover simple strategies for budgeting, saving, and building your wealth…without getting overwhelmed by financial lingo. In the journey of life, your wallet is more than just a toolkit–it’s one of the star players that can boost your performance and allow you to level up.

Drawing from my extensive experience as the lead HR trainer for a Fortune 1000 company and two multinational corporations, I've identified key strategies that significantly enhance success rates for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exam candidates. Beyond rote memorization of study materials, it's crucial to contextualize information within real-life scenarios, facilitating deeper understanding and retention.

The town of Black Hollow was a place most people never heard of, tucked away between dense forests and forgotten roads. It had a single main street, a handful of local businesses, and a community where everyone knew each other’s names. It was a town where time seemed to move slower, traditions held strong, and the biggest excitement was the annual fall festival. But something had changed.