The history of weapons and warfare is usually written from the point of view of the battles fought and the tactics used. In naval warfare, in particular, the story of how these weapons were invented, designed and supplied is seldom told. Chris Henry, in this pioneering study, sets the record straight. He describes how, to counter the extraordinary threat posed by the U-boats in the world wars, the Royal Navy responded with weapons that kept open the vital supply routes of the Atlantic Ocea...

I never believed in destiny until Darius Blackthorne stepped out of the shadows, his silver eyes burning through me like a brand. As a witch in a world that hunts my kind, I’ve learned to trust no one especially not a vampire prince whose very existence threatens the fragile peace between our clans. But when his touch sets my skin on fire, making me wet with a single graze of his fingers, I know I’m doomed. Our bond is written in the stars, a prophecy that could save or shatter our world, ...

This comprehensive guide to decimal coins (with Bank of England circulating notes added as a bonus) - which can trace it's history back over 50 years - puts all the rumours straight and also acts as an excellent collectors' guide to decimal coinage 1968 - 2017. Details are given on the mintage number, name of the designer and the size and weight. The publisher believes it to be the only truly accurate guide to decimal coinage.

The first new Irish coin price guide for many years. Note that the eBook version is in full colour. This is the 22nd updated edition of the Rotographic Irish coin price guide, which can trace its history back to the 1960s. This book includes a six page introduction to Irish coinage, from the earlier period onwards and then lists accurate market value for all Irish coinage dated from 1660 (Charles II) to 2000 (the last pre Euro coins). Most of the coin types are illustrated. Values are prov...

**In this “**skillfully penned tale of murder and cover-up that will keep readers enthralled until the powerful finish” (Fresh Fiction), family secrets and a serial killer from the past converge in this electrifying thriller.In 1985, Edward Shank famously gunned down the Beacon Hill Butcher, ending the serial killer’s reign of terror over the city of Seattle. But now in his eighties, Edward’s action-packed glory days are long behind him. The decorated form...

One murder, four guilty convictions, and a community determined to find justice.October, 1997. Late one night in Fairbanks, Alaska, a passerby finds a teenager unconscious, collapsed on the edge of the road, beaten nearly beyond recognition. Two days later, he dies in the hospital. His name is John Gilbert Hartman and he's just turned 15 years old. The police quickly arrest four suspects, all under the age of 21 and of Alaska Native and American In...

Each spirit and soul in the universe has the strength, power and ability to create their personal destiny and true desire.Krystal QueInspirations is a collection of messages that seek to do just what the title says: inspire you to use your own personal power and instincts to connect with your soul and spirit. The words provided can prompt your thought patterns in a different direction, allowing you to perceive the message in a way that can assist or benefit your life and he...

From the legendary Johnstones, a new standalone Western adventure along the wagon trail just before the Civil War, as two pioneering families in search of peace make an epic cross-country journey across the Oregon Trail …One nation on the brink of war. Two families in search of peace. Twenty-seven wagons on a journey as bold as America itself.Missouri, 1860. Rumors of war between the North and South are spreading across the land. I...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERONE OF THE TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES • ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY • SLATE • THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRERAlso named one of the BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by Vanity Fair, Time, NPR, The Guardian, Oprah Daily, Self, Vogue, The New Yorker, BBC, Vulture, and many more!OLIVIA WILDE to direct A24’s TV adaptation of The Candy House

It's wintertime at Greenglass House. The creaky smuggler's inn is always quiet during this season, and twelve-year-old Milo, the innkeepers' adopted son, plans to spend his holidays relaxing. But on the first icy night of vacation, out of nowhere, the guest bell rings. Then rings again. And again. Soon Milo's home is bursting with odd, secretive guests, each one bearing a strange story that is somehow connected to the rambling old house. As objects go missing and tempers flare, Milo and Me...

Don’t miss this “breakneck thriller” that examines “our culture’s obsession with serial killers and true crime” (Harper’s Bazaar) as it follows two women on the pursuit of justice against all odds. “A fascinating look at true crime and tabloid culture that’s as thoughtful as it is gripping” (People).A New York Times Notable Book of 2023New York Times Editors’ ChoiceInstant New York Times Bestseller