Emotional intelligence is not a new idea. We know that it helps people to understand themselves and others better.But if skills like being self-aware, showing empathy and active listening are so important, why is the world still full of bullies, credit takers and serial interrupters?The New EQ tackles this paradox head on, exploring a new approach to emotional intelligence that will teach you how to:· improve self-awareness and boost resilience· succe...

The Routledge Companion to Drag offers a comprehensive academic exploration of drag as a global, historical, and cultural phenomenon.This volume examines drag beyond its popularised media image, tracing its diverse practices across time and geography. Chapters address key themes such as the history, herstory, and theirstory of drag, its representation on television, activism, and performance traditions from the Victorian and Elizabethan stage to contemporary contexts. With...

In this family, some secrets are worth killing for…'Ingenious and chilling in equal measure' M.J. ARLIDGE'Backstabbingly brilliant with twist after twist' JOHN MARRS'Relatable yet nerve-shredding... a master of the page-turning twist' CHRIS CHIBNALLThe outstanding new psychological thriller from Mark Edwards, the 5 million copy-bestselling author of

A dramatic tale of pain, rejection and healing. Nobody's Child tells of the gripping life of a troubled child and the road to peace. Mark Edwards was a young boy who came close to ending his life after being abandoned by his parents to the care system.This remarkable story of Mark's journey of adolescence, the rebellion, of forbidden love, his attempts at suicide, his emotional breakdown, being sectioned into a mental health asylum and the faith and love shown by a pastor, set Mark...

One of the family is dead.One of the family is missing.And one of the family might just be the killer...The outstanding psychological thriller from the 5 million copy-bestselling author of Here to Stay and The MagpiesPatrick couldn’t believe his luck when Holly fell for him. She’s wickedly funny, beautiful, and with an intimidatingly successful father, Charles.So when she invites him to Charles’ mansion for a New Year’...

IS IT A PARTY? OR IS IT A TRAP?THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘I loved this… incredibly satisfying’ Lisa Jewell‘Wow, what a ride! Hooked me from the very first page and didn’t let go’⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader Review******It starts with an invitation.A dinner party, years after you all last worked together.When everything ended so sudd...

He Calls It Love. She Calls It Her Worst Nightmare A compulsive high-octane thriller where love becomes DEADLY‘I was gripped all the way – the ending is terrific.’ Peter JamesDoesn’t love always feel this way?Alex Parkinson is in love with his writing tutor, Siobhan. He has never loved anyone like this, but how can he convince Siobhan that they are meant to be together?So Alex stalks her on Facebook and finds out where she lives, buys her pr...

Some Secrets Were Never Meant To Be Found. Some Killers Never Meant To Be Stopped. Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Michael Crichton“A fast-paced conspiracy thriller that stays suspenseful and unsettling to the very last page.” Emlyn Rees, bestselling author of HuntedA terrifying enigma – with the power to destroy…Twenty years ago, Kate Maddox was a volunteer at a research centre where scientists hunted for a cure for...

The Virus Is Back. The Clock Is Ticking. And This Time, The Whole World Is At Risk … A Gripping Thriller About The Search For A Lethal Contagion – perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Michael Crichton'Brilliantly written, with amazing characters…a totally superb read.'Two years on from uncovering a terrifying conspiracy of rogue scientists, all Kate Maddox wants is to lead a normal life with her partner Paul and son Jack. But then a face from the past tur...

A terrifying trio of Psychological Thrillers from the bestselling authors, Mark Edwards and Louise Voss.‘I was gripped all the way.’ Peter JamesCatch Your DeathTwenty years ago, Kate Maddox was a volunteer at research centre where scientists hunted for a cure for the common cold virus – then something terrible happened. Now Kate is back in England and a chance encounter sets her on a terrifying path. What really happened at the Cold Research Unit two decades ago?...

A chilling standalone winter thriller, set in the world of the million-copy bestselling The Magpies'Dark, twisted, chilling and utterly unputdownable' CLAIRE DOUGLASIt’s Noel and Dani’s first Christmas in their new home and they want everything to be perfect - lavish presents, a beautiful tree and outdoor decorations to join in with the festivities in this welcoming community.But they quickly wonder if this...

Some Secrets Were Never Meant To Be Found. Some Killers Never Meant To Be Stopped. Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Michael Crichton“A fast-paced conspiracy thriller that stays suspenseful and unsettling to the very last page.” Emlyn Rees, bestselling author of HuntedA terrifying enigma – with the power to destroy…Twenty years ago, Kate Maddox was a volunteer at a research centre where scientists hunted for a cure for...