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In the fourth instalment of the K-Twelve Legacy Series, the Office of Special Projects is under new management - Colonel James Scott. It is now the noughties, and Scott has brought the OSP into the modern era. As tough as nails, uncompromising. When a former operative dies suddenly whilst researching a book and then his son disappears without trace, Scott assigns rookie operative Fiona Dexter to investigate. When she is almost killed, Scott must rethink and brings out the big guns. Jacob Fallon, great-grandson of the legendary Jonathan Fallon, explodes literally on to the page as the modern K-12.Fallon is sent to Scotland to investigate the death of an analyst whos body is washed up on the shores of the River Clyde. Files suddenly get delivered to the OSP headquarters that point to an attack by a far right group called The Wolf Pack, whose origins hark back to the end of the Second World War, who plan to bomb a climate change conference.Join us as Fallon and Dexter follow the clues as they race to stop the wolf pack and learn of an even more sinister plot.

WHO IS MY DADDY?(Mothers terrible secret)This is a story about a young boy growing up without knowing who his father was to guide or advise him on the pitfalls of life.This account covers from a very young age through to an age when he is about to enter the adult world on his own.All the author had during this period, knowing a person I called Daddy was my mothers "Common-Law Husband" known as a "Partner" in todays vernacular, which was a life of brutality, incessant beatings and physical and mental abuse.Who was my Daddy? Over the years I have got nearer to the truth, although my mother and her FAMILY had kept a deep dark secret to the end.You, the reader, must make up your own mind about what follows. Everything that is written is how I recall what happened to me during my short stay on this wonderful planet.Life still goes on now, way into my retirement years, and listening to friends and veterans talking about their accounts of their early life experiences has encouraged me to put mine on record.

Molly the Monkey discovers a magical golden mango in the jungle that grants her incredible powers, from understanding animals to creating floating fruit baskets and even flying. Excited by her newfound abilities, she shares the secret with her best friend Benny, but soon learns that magic comes with responsibility when a playful wish causes chaos in the jungle. Guided by the wise parrot Polly, Molly learns to use her gifts thoughtfully, repairing the damage she caused and helping animals in need, including rescuing baby animals during a storm. In the end, the mango loses its magic, but Molly carries its lessons of bravery, kindness, and responsibility in her heart, becoming a true hero and caring leader for the jungle.

Retired police detective inspector Thomas Maitland has rented a house in Cornwall; hes going to paint his way to recovery from the experiences of the spring. A local woman with an intriguingly expensive collection of modern art wants to put on a show of his work.But Maitlands next door neighbour, also his landlord, is unsettling, and when he finds his benefactor dead at the bottom of her garden, Thomas Maitland feels death casting its net over him again.

Antony Johnson serves up a festive whodunnit thats clever, funny and wonderfully easy to inhale in one sitting. Perfect for anyone who wants their Christmas crime with extra wag Jo MiddletonMore than one mystery, more than one secret, and definitely more than one dog - this funny, exciting, charming rollercoaster of a book has it all David QuantickIts almost Christmas, and actress and amateur sleuth Gwinny Tuffel is still pondering what to buy DCI Birch (retired) and whether she could adopt a new furry friend. But sorting through her late fathers papers leads her into his mysterious past, pointing to an enigmatic liaison now living in a Somerset commune populated by a group of retired spies.When Gwinny and Birch are unexpectedly snowed in at the remote farmhouse, they find that any skeletons in her fathers closet have been joined by a body in the attic. Surrounded by people for whom keeping secrets is second nature, along with an energetic Cocker Spaniel, Gwinny and Birch are embroiled in a murder case once again. Will they uncover the culprit and escape in time for Christmas?Readers love The Dog Sitter Detectives Christmas Tail:My three favourite things dogs, books and Christmas.Readers who love Agatha Christies charm or Richard Osmans humor will find something familiar yet refreshingly light here.Such a fun read!I gulped this tale down-its that good.Charming and cozy

A leading travel journalists depicts and predicts the good, the bad, and the ugly about the future of travel and how we can transcend the complications of climate change, AI, and touristification in this latest addition to the FUTURES Series.In the future, tourists will strap on a VR headset that serves up information about the storefronts and cathedrals they pass, letting them "see Paris" without actually laying eyes on it. Instant-translation earbuds will mean well never have to learn the words Donde esta la biblioteca? and who needs a library or bookstore when Spanish-English dictionaries and guidebooks are obsolete?Meanwhile, thanks to AI, travelers will have an unprecedented fount of information at their disposal but how much of it can be trusted? And is it really "saving time" if AI bots are sending everyone to stand in line at already-overrun tourist spots?In the coming years, more cities and countries will take drastic measures to combat not only a flood of tourist but of a growing worldwide workforce of "location-independent professionals," enacting congestion pricing and car-free zones, and grounding budget airlines such as Ryanair (or "Ruinair," as climate activists have dubbed it) in favor of zero-emission, hydrogen-fueled train networks.In The Future of Travel, award-winning food and travel writer Daniel Maurer himself a veteran globetrotter will predict epic tugs-of-war between the travelers and the locals and what happens when technology allows entire new classes of travelers to move as far as they can, as much as they can.

Paying for a peerage - an illegal practice - feels like a very modern form of corruption, one that both the Labour and Conservative parties have been happy to indulge in at times during the early twenty-first century. Except, of course, it was happening almost a century ago.Meet Maundy Gregory, actor, journalist, publishing proprietor, conman, embezzler, MI5 spy - and the man you went to see if you had the money to pay for a peerage in the post-First World War years.Cutting a dash across high society of the 1920s - he was in attendance at the wedding of the future George VI - the immaculately oiled and overdressed Gregory would happily pockets thousands for playing Mr Fixit for wannabe knights and lords, and swell the coffers of Lloyd Georges Liberal Party to millions of pounds.Business was brisk, and business was brazen. Visitors to his lavish office on Parliament Street, with a direct line to Number 10, would be wined and dined and, after paying up, leave satisfied that they would be next on the list for a knighthood or barony. Nothing could be guaranteed, of course, and it was a strictly no refunds business.But Gregory was also suspected of being something else, to add to his impressive list of accomplishments: a murderer. As the political winds changed, the debts mounted up and the walls closed in around him, he somehow managed to inherit his mistresss not inconsiderable savings when she scribbled a new will on the back of a menu and was suddenly taken ill ...In The Man Who Sold Honours, Stephen Bates lifts the lid on the truth about this long-forgotten character who remains the only person ever to be successfully prosecuted under the sale of honours act of 1925. A powerful preview of the scandals to come in Britain in recent years, this is the story of the original honours tout - a riches-to-rags tale of greed, corruption and murder in the interwar years.

Spensers back with a vengeanceBest Thriller BooksSpenser investigates a case that hits dangerously close to home in this latest installment of Robert B. Parkers beloved series.Spenser is waiting out the latest Boston snowstorm when he gets word that Rita Fiore has been shot. Ritas always been a tricky one: flirting with Spenser for years, shes an ever-present figure that transcends friendship in Spensers circle. But at the end of the day, Rita is family. And family will always be protected.Both a pitbull in the courtroom and provocateur outside it, Rita is no stranger to controversy. But as one of the citys toughest lawyers, Spenser knows that theres no short list of suspects who might want to enact revenge. With Ritas life hanging in the balance, its up to him to get to the bottom of things, even if it means unearthing some unsavory secrets that might just lead him into an age-old game of lies and deceit.

A cultura coreana — literatura, cinema, séries e música pop — vem instigando o mundo a conhecer melhor a Coreia do Sul. E não há maneira mais envolvente de se aprofundar na essência de um povo do que

When two teenagers are found brutally murdered on the island of Lidingo, dressed in white tunics and wearing crowns of candles, former French police officer Maia Rehn joins local Commissioner Aleksander Storm to unravel a mystery with a shockingly dark heart. The highly anticipated sequel to the international bestselling gothic mystery, Yule Island.`A horrific, baffling crime startles a small Swedish community. This is perfect Scandi Noir, dripping with atmosphere. The writing shines, and the story is impossible to resist. Gustawsson is a master Shari Lapena`A gripping mystery simmering with social outrage this is what crime fiction should be Alexandra Sokoloff`Johana Gustawsson is an extraordinarily talented storyteller, with a beautiful, eloquent writing style. Scars of Silence unfolds at a breathless pace, and the climax is devastating Kate Rhodes___________Twenty-three years ago, a young woman was murdered on the Swedish island of Lidingo. The island has kept its silence. Until nowAs autumn deepens into darkness in Lidingo, on the Stockholm archipelago, the island is plunged into chaos: in the space of a week, two teenaged boys are murdered. Their bodies are left deep in the forest, dressed in white tunics with crowns of candles on their heads, like offerings to Saint Lucia.Maia Rehn has fled Paris for Lidingo after a family tragedy. But when the murders shake the island community, the former police commissioner is drawn into the heart of the investigation, joining Commissioner Aleksander Storm to unravel a mystery as chilling as the Nordic winter.As they dig deeper, it becomes clear that a wind of vengeance is blowing through the archipelago, unearthing secrets that are as scandalous as they are inhuman.But what if the victims werent who they seemed? What if those long silenced have finally found a way to strike back?How far would they go to make their tormentors pay?And you how far would you go?_______`Haunting, human and wholly unputdownable unforgettable characters caught in the web of a chilling mystery, set against the stark, mesmerising backdrop of Sweden. Few writers balance heart and horror so masterfully this is Scandi Noir at its finest Thomas Enger`A shockingly cold slice of Scandi noir that combines the darkness of folk horror with a sharp-eyed exploration of consent Sarah Hilary`Relevant and timely, Scars of Silence is compulsive whodunnit, with a strong and important message, tackling issues of great relevance in todays world. Once I started reading, I couldnt stop utterly addictive Sam Holland`Magnificent! So chilling and atmospheric I was utterly gripped. Johana Gustawsson gets better and better with every book Lisa Hall`A page-turner full of twists and turns, told with devastating tenderness; I felt bereft when it ended. Scars of Silence is a masterclass in Nordic Noir Heidi Amsinck`Scars of Silence is incredible powerful, timely, superb with layers of emotion even in the darkness. Such a talent! Louise Swanson`Gustawssons writing is so vivid, its electrifying Peter James

How did the UK transition from being the worlds workshop to having the dependent, service-driven economy of today, prone to severe negative shocks and daunting economic challenges?In an urgent reality check that will embarrass politicians from all parties, hugely experienced economists Vicky Pryce and Andy Ross track the forces that have shaped the UK economy since the Industrial Revolution. Drawing on extensive front-line policy experience, they tackle complex issues such as the reaction to globalisation and the legacy of deindustrialisation; the responses to Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine; the impacts of climate change, inequality and immigration; and whether the lack of investment and low growth of recent years were, in fact, inevitable.Rather than placating populist sentiments with false promises, politicians must now be honest with the public about the difficult road ahead. After all, there will be no sudden economic reset. Advocating pragmatic solutions over political dogma, Mismanaged Decline proves that good economics heeds no ideology.At a time of rising geopolitical uncertainty, this balanced, non-partisan account offers a blueprint for a stronger, fairer and more resilient economy.

Onde os Caminhos Pausam é um relato sensível e sincero sobre um encontro que parecia improvável ― e, por isso mesmo, inesquecível.Um homem e uma mulher, em momentos distintos de suas vidas, cruzam tr

É preciso mudar a maneira de entender o homem. Ele é a possibilidade de relacionamento, e isso é o que define seu ser. Essa é sua característica definidora, e ele não veio ao mundo com vocação, talen

Em Estarei sempre com voce Todd Parr celebra o poder do apoio e da presença em todas as fases da infancia. Com frases curtas e ilustraçes vibrantes, o livro mostra que, independentemente das circunstancias, sempre havera alguem disposto a apoiar, ouvir e celebrar cada conquista sua. Uma obra acolhedora que fortalece vinculos e incentiva o desenvolvimento emocional saudavel desde cedo.

Com frases curtas e ilustrações vibrantes, Eu sou forte! mostra às crianças que força está em pedir ajuda, aprender com os erros, cuidar de si e nunca desistir. Todd Parr celebra a coragem e a autoco

A imunidade é a chave para a longevidade e a prevenção do câncer. A incidência de câncer, doenças autoimunes e virais crônicas cresce constantemente, causando sofrimento e incerteza a pacientes e fam

The Cornish summer burns hotter than it has in 15 years but beneath the sunshine, something sinister stirs.When eco-architect Olivia Merrick unveils her latest project a cliffside manor reborn as a luxury eco-hotel she expects acclaim, not chaos. And the return of her partner Jago Trevithick KC, a brilliant but broken barrister, who is seeking peace by the sea.But peace is short-lived. A waitress is found dead in the hotel pool.Who wanted her gone and why?Has the dark side of Jagos work followed him to Cornwall?Or is someone close to Olivia hiding deadly secrets?As whispers spread through the sun-bleached village, Olivia and Jago must uncover the truth before the tide turns red again.In a paradise built on lies and long-buried sin, can love or anyone survive the truth?Reader ReviewsBrilliant Cornish Crime!Superb read!The next book in this fabulous series!Thoroughly enjoyable read and brilliantly written!

When eco-architect Olivia Wells returns to the small Cornish seaside village of Penbartha, she hopes to honour her godfathers legacy transforming his disused beloved railway station into a sustainable hub for local entrepreneurs.But paradise hides its cracks and not everyone is as committed as she thought.After a heated and unexpected argument with someone she considers a friend and ally, Olivia discovers their murdered body.Can she trust anyone in Penbartha?The tight-knit community closes ranks to protect her but the evidence tells a different story.Who would want to frame her?And how far will they go to keep things buried?As secrets rise like the tide, Olivia must uncover the truth before it pulls her under for good.The first novel in the Olivia Wells mystery series, blending love and betrayal, murder and redemption, beneath the untamed beauty of the Cornish shore.Readers Reviews Great Cornish Cozy CrimeA mystery that deserves screen treatmentLoved It!Could not put it down!

No mundo atual, educar filhos exige muito mais do que amor e boa vontade: pede preparo, ciência, presença e escolhas conscientes. Este livro reúne um time multidisciplinar de psicólogos, médicos, ped

Im actually thinking about giving into temptation. The original sin.Ani is a dazzling young academic with a secret addiction to violent pornography. As her career and relationships unravel in between lectures on Paradise Lost, can she confront her uncontrollable desires? Funny, unsettling and honest, Sophia Chetin-Leuners Porn Play was shortlisted for the Verity Bargate Award in 2022, and premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by Josie Rourke and starring Ambika Mod.