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From the dawn of civilization to the modern dilemmas of nation building in Africa and the Middle East, this book takes a look at the common challenges and experiences that unite the human past and inform the future.

War on Drugs has done almost nothing to prevent drugs from being sold or used, but it has nonetheless created a little-known surveillance state in America's most disadvantaged neighborhoods. The author introduces you to an unforgettable cast of young African American men who are caught up in this web of warrants and surveillance.

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A Frozen Island. This tiny isle off the coast of Brittany is the scene of a murder left shrouded in mystery and grief. A Frozen Crime. Killian's study has been left intact since his death - the perfect state for Enzo Macleod's forensic investigation. A Frozen Heart. Killian's widow is still hoping, the first suspect is still hiding, and the treacherous island itself still has a revelation for Enzo.

A cat-and-mouse suspense thriller featuring a retired homicide detective who's haunted by the few cases he left open, and by one in particular - the pre-dawn slaughter of eight people among hundreds gathered in line for the opening of a jobs fair when the economy was guttering out. Without warning, a lone driver ploughed through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes.

When a woman is hit by a car and knocked unconscious, passer-by Libby feels a sense of responsibility towards her. Libby was the one who called the ambulance, after all. When the woman comes round, she's suffered complete temporary memory loss, and can't remember who she is, where she's come from and why she's in Longhampton.

The deep oceans and global seafloor are truly Earth's last frontier. They remain largely unexplored, yet are critical to our survival on this planet. This magnificent, full-color volume transports you to bizarre landscapes hosting exotic life forms that rival the most imaginative science fiction. Starting with a historical summary of seafloor exploration and the developing technologies used to study this extreme environment, it then describes ...

Alison Weir is one of Britain¿s top-selling historians. She is the author of numerous works of history and historical fiction, specialising in the medieval and Tudor periods. Her bestselling history books include , Eleanor of Aquitaine, Elizabeth of York and, most recently, The Lost Tudor Princess. Her novels include Innocent Traitor, Katherine of Aragon: The True Queen and Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession. She is an Honorary Life Patron of His...

John Man is a historian with a special interest in Mongolia. He has travelled widely across the lands that formed the Mongol Empire, becoming one of the few Western writers to explore the hidden valley where Genghis may have died, climb the sacred mountain on which he is supposedly buried and explore the ruins of Xanadu, the first capital of Genghis¿s grandson, Kublai Khan. His books, published in over twenty languages, include the bestselling...

An honest account of Miller's quest to reverse 20 years of lies and read the books he'd always claimed to have read. A witty tour of literature from all genres, including Joseph Heller, Herman Melville and Dan Brown. From the author of "Tilting At Windmills", who has also written for "The Guardian" and "Esquire". Now in paperback. *Also appeared in January Buyer's Notes*

An inspiring, deeply affecting posthumous collection of award-winning essays and stories from a young author who has become an icon for her generation.

Can friends stay friends for twenty-five years when there's so much secrecy and deception, such a tangle of lingering resentments?

Dan and Gemma have found their dream first home, but can only afford the deposit by returning, rent-free, to Dan's childhood home. But it's only for six months. Even they can manage that. Surely. From a "Sunday Times" top 10 bestselling author.

Stephen Fry invites readers to take a glimpse at his life story in the unputdownable MORE FOOL ME.

Full of magic, colour and societal upheaval in the architectural renaissance of Turkey, this is the sweeping tale of plagues, wars, forbidden romance and the simple love between a boy and his elephant.

Now in paperback, this is a stand alone psychological thriller from the author of the Sandro Cellini series. Set in a remote coastal Essex village, as a woman goes back there to confront her tragic past. 'A tense, gripping thriller, and utterly compulsive. I loved it.' S.J. Watson

Fay runs a cake shop from her beautiful house on the scenic bank of the canal. She whips up airy sponges, scrumptious scones and fresh bread, and her customers love trying Fay's delicious creations as they watch the world go by. Running her own cafe and looking after her mother means Fay is always busy but she accepts her responsibilities and she's sure her family appreciates all she does for them.

Watch your students grow up with Rosie and Ben as they enjoy reading at the right level. The language is carefully graded so the Readers are easy to use alongside any coursebook or for reading alone. A powerful partnership with the non-fiction series means students can explore the same topic through fact and fiction. Read an adventure set in Africa's Serengeti, and then find out more about how animals use camouflage in Learners can comple...

A practical guide to connecting with plants through ceremony.

The latest volume in the bestselling "Outlander" series, set in 18th century America amid the War of Independence. The seventh in the series, "An Echo In The Bone", went straight to no.2 on the "Sunday Times" bestseller list.