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Ex-journalist Dan Starkey is stuck in a grimy Belfast bedsit. His life is a disaster, and his only solace is the pub round the corner. He really, really needs something to get his teeth into. Fellow ex-journalist Mark Corkery provides that something. Corkery, an Internet horseracing gossip, wants him to investigate Geordie McClean, the man behind Irish American Racing. Simple enough for a man with Dan's experience, surely? But Trouble is Dan's middle name. And trouble is what he finds.

After a sequence of near non-stop adventures Dare, Digby and Peabody find themselves in a strange limbo of paranoid calm. Whilst there's been no sign of the Mekon anywhere in the solar system, Dare is certain Earth hasn't seen the last of the evil alien. Mysterious spaceship disappearances near Venus, an Academy student accidentally launching a prototype new spacecraft, and a floating prison cell in space...reveal themselves as all part of the Mekon's latest plan to defeat his arch-enemy Dan Dare once and for all.

Now, make Spanish your second language as completely, as quickly, and as easily as English became your first. You can do this by using the revolutionary Accelerated Learning Techniques, hailed around the world as the very best way to learn complicated material - fast! Haven't you always wanted to have a command of Spanish? To reap the benefits professionally that come with fluency in another language? To feel comfortable in top restaurants?

Next on her bucket list, Georgia Green is heading to Chile, but this time she's not going alone.... The new favourite series for fans of Bridget Jones's Diary, the Shopaholic series and Eat, Pray, Love. Join Georgia Green for a romantic trip into the sunset....

John Gammon is tested to his fullest abilities. A serial killer plays with Gammon, tormenting him every step of the way. It seemed like he was enjoying giving Gammon and his team the run-around.

Relationships have the potential to drastically improve our lives, or to sucker punch us in the emotional gut. Impactful as these interpersonal ties can be, it's worth the effort to become more familiar with them, question a lot of our default notions that surround them, and calibrate them to best suit our needs and those of the people we care about.

Whether you're a young adult who is stalled on the journey to independence or a concerned parent still sharing the family nest, this compassionate book is for you. Providing a fresh perspective on the causes of failure to launch, the expert authors present a 10-step plan that helps grown kids and parents work together to achieve liftoff.

This audiobook is a how-to guide and will provide you with all the information you need to be successful in your project sponsorship. It focuses on the three key areas of project sponsorship: stewardship, decisions, and results.

Destroying the croatoan's seat of power has grave consequences. Earth faces destruction unless bitter enemies can work together. Earth is recovering after Denver and his group managed to stamp out the immediate alien threat. Now Denver and his team, stationed in a liberated croatoan farm, plan to restore humanity as the dominant force. But when shocking information comes to light, they set off on an immediate mission north.

Lorsque Kylian M'Bappé entre dans le stade Loujniki de Moscou ce soir du 15 juillet 2018, il est sur le point de réaliser son rêve : devenir champion du monde. Voici le parcours hors norme d'un surdoué du football : depuis ses premiers matchs à l'AS Bondy jusqu'à son but victorieux en finale du mondial 2018 face à la Croatie.

For John Gammon, celebrated Peak District detective, life was now taking him places he could never imagine. Emotionally and professionally, his life would now always be different. The second book of the first series about Detective John Gammon based in the beautiful Peak District of Derbyshire.

A collection of fabulous tales of genies, heroes, flying carpets and fantastic voyages, The Arabian Nights has enchanted generations of children and adults. Forged in the Islamic Golden Age, it was brought to Europe in the 18th Century, where it became an instant sensation. Included here are seven full-cast dramatisations, starring Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad and Derek Jacobi as the King, as well as a bonus edition of In Our Time exploring the story behind the tales.

Detective Inspector John Gammon is involved in another serial killer case. With his private life quite messy, the cleanup results of previous cases under scrutiny by his peers. Gammon needs to get his private and professional life back on track. Maybe that could mean leaving the Peak District to try and get his career back to the high standard before he came back to the Peak District.

Want to elevate your presentations, attract more speaking opportunities, and feel amazing after your next talk? Colin Ryan, a 10+ year professional speaker and award-winning storyteller, has been where you are. He helps business leaders and owners become memorable public speakers. This podcast will show you how to stay calm on stage, hold attention, connect authentically, use humor and storytelling to bring your presentations and data to life, and more. Colin’s mission: help you stand out, grow your business, and become the memorable leader you’re meant to be. Free resources: ...

Autism is often misunderstood by mainstream society. Colin takes us on a journey through the key moments in his life with undiagnosed Autism. The added struggles with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculus are all part of who he is. There are sad times, funny times, times when he felt disdain for himself, but an underlying drive to carve out a life of normality is always there. A graduate of Edinburgh University shows to people that those on the spectrum are not daft or simpletons, only that they process information differently.

The Real Story of the Exodus Colin Humphreys, a world-renowned Cambridge University scientist, reveals for the first time the concrete, scientific truth behind the Exodus miracles. The Burning Bush: Caused by a volcanic vent that opened up under the bush. Crossing the Red Sea: The water was pushed back by a very strong wind blowing all night. This is a known physical phenomenon called wind set down. The details given in the Bible mean we can pinpoint where the Red Sea crossing occurred.

In 1944, P.G. Wodehouse, the creator of 'Jeeves and Wooster', was questioned by MI5 after broadcasting to America from a German internment camp. One of the interrogators was an up-and-coming journalist called Malcolm Muggeridge. The other was Major E.J.P. Cussen, who later became a high court judge. The stakes were high: one of Britain's best loved authors was facing the possibility of the death penalty.

A celebration of adult literature and reading. The whole book industry, including booksellers, librarians and publishers, were invited come together and pick out their favourite titles to be included the final list of 25 books by authors from the UK and Ireland. The final list included fiction, poetry and memoirs, among others. There were some best sellers, some classics and some lesser known.

Hometown Tales is a series of books pairing exciting new voices with some of the most talented and important writers at work today. Some of the tales are fiction and some are narrative nonfiction - they are all powerful, fascinating and moving, and aim to celebrate regional diversity and explore the meaning of home.

Simon Chambers, an everyday construction worker, finds his mundane life upended when he is suddenly abducted by a strange alien craft. What begins as a harrowing experience quickly propels Simon into a universe filled with astonishing revelations and unforeseen dangers. After escaping, Simon uncovers the shocking truth about an insidious alien slave trade run by various factions of humanity.