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The classic adventures of Mrs Pepperpot, the incredible shrinking woman who always seems to be in trouble, dramatised with a full-cast for BBC Radio, and starring Alison Steadman. Mrs Pepperpot, is a little old lady who lives in a cottage in the countryside together with her husband, Mr...

In the early hours of Saturday, December 17th, 2011, Zoe Nolan, a 19-year-old Manchester University student, walked out of a party taking place in the shared accommodation where she had been living for three months. She was never seen again.

From podcasts and documentaries to online forums, true crime is booming. But as one Audible editor and self-professed crime obsessive observes, the genre is being pulled in new and different directions along with a changing social landscape. She wanted to know: Can we ethically engage in true crime as real concerns surface around the crimes, victims, and systemic issues that directly impact the humans we are hearing about?

In a world of digital overload and never-ending work demands, Microsoft Copilot stands as a breakthrough in productivity. What once took hours—summarizing reports, formatting presentations, calculating forecasts—can now be done in minutes with precision and personalization. This book is a guide for professionals ready to integrate AI into their daily work, not as a novelty, but as a core tool for speed, clarity, and strategic thinking.

They were once untouchable—eight friends bound by pleasure, privilege, and a pact no one dared break. Behind silk masks and whispered dares, they shared everything. Secrets. Lovers. Lies. Until one of them disappeared. Ten years later, their past comes roaring back—one body at a time. Lennox Alderidge is found murdered, a symbol scrawled beside him that hasn’t been seen since the night everything fell apart. The Circle—fractured by betrayal and silence—must reunite to uncover the truth. But the deeper they dig, the more they realize: The masks they wore never truly came off.

In the history of enterprise technology, certain moments redefine the nature of work. The introduction of the personal computer democratized access. The rise of the internet enabled global connectivity. The advent of cloud computing delivered unprecedented scalability. Today, Microsoft Copilot ushers in a new era—one where intelligence is not merely embedded in software, but actively collaborates with professionals across every organizational layer.

Lena Zurak has never mastered magic. Mocked at the Academy of Light and ignored by her god, she turns instead to the bow, the only weapon that has never betrayed her. When whispers of a rising cult reach her kingdom, Lena is sent on a mission she cannot refuse. Cult leader Karkathi ed’ Sayana wields forbidden power, twisting young men from the Tahlari clans into monsters through black magic. Entire families vanish as a new order rises, its rituals steeped in blood, corruption, and necromancy.

Ten Sovereigns guard the fragile balance of existence: Life, Death, Mercy, Revenge, Pleasure, Pain, Fury, Peace, Joy, and Sorrow. Bound by ancient Law, they may whisper to mortals and guide them within the limits of their charge. But above all, one command endures: to love a mortal is forbidden. Eira, Sovereign of Peace, has always obeyed. Her realm is still and kept in Balance until she meets Adrian, a mortal artist whose paintings capture the impossible: the very threads of destiny itself. Drawn to him against her will, Eira crosses the veil again and again.

During the global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January 2024, Australian entrepreneur Philip Ryall and his wife Jennie invited more than sixty church leaders from various Christian backgrounds and denominations into their home for what they hope will be the first of many Unity Meals around the world. Like yeast leavening a loaf of bread, out of that meal grew the impetus for the book Dear Unity, a collection of thoughts from over thirty prominent Christian leaders around the world.

Ever wonder what goes on at Camp Half-Blood in between Percy Jackson’s legendary quests? Find out in the start of a new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan and an all-star team of coauthors! In book one, five newbie demigods dare to enter Camp Half-Blood’s forbidden...

A chilling international debut following a vampire who targets men who have harmed women—in the present, past, and future—and the woman-led task force entrusted with solving the murders "A haunting portrait of grief and pain and the lengths a mother will go to to protect her child."...

Ever wondered why we sneeze at the sun, why dragons haunt our myths, or why we’re hooked on scrolling social media? Why Do We Do That? Curious Questions and Surprising Answers is a captivating journey through the quirks and wonders of human life, nature, and beyond.

A New Titan: Deep Seek's Rapid Ascent in the AI Arena.... of artificial intelligence. Deep Seek, a Chinese AI company founded in May 2023, has quickly emerged as a significant contender, challenging the dominance of established players with its powerful and cost-effective large language models. Backed by the private resources of the Chinese hedge fund High-Flyer, Deep Seek has pursued an ambitious research and development trajectory, culminating in a suite of models that have captured the attention of professionals across various sectors.