How hard can it be to write a fantasy trilogy? From Carnegie Medalist Mal Peet comes an outrageously funny black comedy about an impoverished literary writer who makes a pact with the devil.Award-winning YA author Philip Murdstone is in trouble. His star has waned. The world is leaving him behind. His agent, the ruthless Minerva Cinch, convinces him that his only hope is to write a sword-and-sorcery blockbuster. Unfortunately, Philip—allergic to the faintest trace ...

COPING WITH GRIEF is the go-to book on the grieving process. It is a classic range title that has been in print since 1985. The new edition updates information and offers a fresh design, without losing the visual link with previous editions.this best-selling book offers sensitive and practical advice on how to deal with the grieving process, from coping with the funeral to managing anniversaries and special dates. Suitable for both the bereaved and their support team, it explains wh...

An enthralling story of a poor and gawky kid who mysteriously becomes the world's greatest goalkeeper — a seamless blend of magic realism and exhilarating soccer action."And you found it, this thing you were looking for?"It was darker now, and the city below Faustino's office was a jazzy dance of neon signs and traffic. The big man went to the window and looked down at it all, spreading his large hands on the glass. "No," he said. "It found me."When...

Dr Jali Benford had a normal life. Busy with her career advancements and seeking out romance. Beneath her charm and wit lied a deep secret. Only this deep secret could lead to murder.

Timing is everything. Sometimes what you see is not what is really taking place.

On August 22, 1962, Charles du Gaulle, then President of France, traveled with his wife and entourage through a quiet Paris suburb.With a shot, everything changed. Over 180 bullets showered the cars, the streets, the shops. Amazingly, everyone escaped without injury....but the hunt was now on. Who and why would someone attempt to kill one of France's most beloved political figures?In a gripping narrative, this book chronicles the planning of the fa...

The Cold War ushered in a time of secrecy—and willing media cooperation to keep those secrets. But even after winning that war, the vault of secrets remains firmly locked, especially surrounding John F. Kennedy's murder. Even for those who fundamentally oppose the current presidential administration, notions of a national security state and "fake news" must be examined to maintain a functional democracy. This book explains the rapid decline in confidence in government that started after th...

What Are We Doing Wrong?Every day up to a dozen new weight loss books are splashed onto the market. Meantime we just keep getting fatter. Whatever people are doing to take control of their weight is clearly not working. Millions have diligently, even religiously - followed the old age advice of cut calories, reduce carbs and engage in long, slow cardio type exercise, only to end up fatter than when they started. After a few rounds of this the majority of them simply throw their hand...

Contrary to popular belief, vegans have a lot of tasty food options. So Vegan Vibes Vol. 1 is a compilation of Chef Mal Eats most tasty vegan recipes. Filled with over 20 mouth-watering recipes this cookbook brings out the true authentic meaning of Vegan Vibes. The cooking techniques in this book also make vegan cooking look oh so easy. Through this book Chef Mal Eats will show you how to bring Vegan Vibes to you...

When a band of misfits realizes that their apartment is just the Waiting Room for the rest of their lives, they know just what to do: slow down, and enjoy the wait. And maybe throw a party. Aided by a wide sampling of the American experiment, the roommates work to make the best of one bad situation after another, keenly aware that life only gets worse from here. From bikers to drug dealers to acid heads to prostitutes to priests, everyone stops by the Waiting Room at one time or another, s...

Do you want to lose 8 to 10 lbs, but only have a week left?Maybe you have a special occasion coming, and that dress or your pants just won't fit?Are you tired of other weight loss approaches that take several weeks, even months and wish there were a faster way to do so?Do you wish there was a belly fat cure book or a belly fat diet book that could remove the horrible ugly flab that's ruining your plans?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you'...

From acclaimed British sensation Mal Peet comes a masterful story of adventure, love, secrets, and betrayal in time of war, both past and present.When her grandfather dies, Tamar inherits a box containing a series of clues and coded messages. Out of the past, another Tamar emerges, a man involved in the terrifying world of resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied Holland half a century before. His story is one of passionate love, jealousy, and tragedy set against the d...