A trilogy of thrillers set in Liverpool, featuring the formidable Detective Inspector CrustVeteran scriptwriter Vincent McInerney draws on his lifelong knowledge of Liverpool and his background in the Merchant Marine in these engaging thrillers, in which the gruff, indomitable John Crust and his sidekick Minty probe the circumstances surrounding a missing husband, a stolen sculpture and a hidden treasure.O’Rourke’s First Case – Mad...

Brenda Blethyn, Lesley Manville and Phil Davis star in this special Mike Leigh collection, featuring the iconic hit Abigail’s Party and a banned play from the BBC archivesOne of Britain's most prolific and influential writers, Mike Leigh has directed some of the best British films of the last 50 years, including Life is Sweet, Secrets & Lies and Vera Drake. He has written a plethora of plays for the BBC, among them the bleakly comic drama...

Three semi-autobiographical plays by Victor Pemberton telling the story of one family across the 20th centuryNovelist and playwright Victor Pemberton was best known for scripting Doctor Who and working on Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock. His many plays for BBC Radio included The Slide, Kill the Pharaoh. and this three-part family saga, a love story inspired by the lives of his own parents and starring Nerys Hughes, Nigel Anthony, Sheila...

Tarzan ist ein Kind des Dschungels, und doch ist er anders als alle anderen Mitglieder seiner Sippe. Schmächtig, haarlos, ungeschickt… nur die Liebe seiner Adoptivmutter Kala sichert ihm einen Platz unter den Gorillas. Als er älter wird entwickelt Tarzan jedoch Fähigkeiten, die ihn über seine Gefährten erheben: Er ist gerissener und geduldiger als sie, und sein Verständnis von Mechanik und sein Umgang mit Werkzeugen gleicht seine körperlichen Schwächen mehr als aus. Tarzan wähnt sich berei...

The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals.In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a ...

Indigenous Language for Development Communication in the Global South brings together voices from the margins in underrepresented regions of the Global South, within the context of scholarship focusing on indigenous languages and development communication. Contributors present cases as a starting point for further research and discussions about indigenous language and development communication in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Scholars of communication, sociology, linguistics, and develo...

Raymond Chandler hat ihn erfunden, Humphrey Bogart hat ihn unnachahmlich gespielt: Privatdetektiv Philip Marlowe. Nun wird die Kultfigur der Krimi-Literatur in dieser einzigartigen, von Christian Dörge zusammengestellten und herausgegebenen Anthologie zu neuem Leben erweckt in 23 Kriminal-Geschichten mit Philip Marlowe, geschrieben von den besten Spannungsautoren der Welt: Max Allan Collins, Benjamin M. Schutz, Loren D. Estleman, Joyce Harrington, Jonathan Valin, Dick Lochte, W. R. Philbri...

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation.From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own.America prides itself on liberty, on justice for all and, if you are a wealthy white man, that is essentially true. Sadly, many other segments of society find it difficult to feel or become part of this en...

Do the Hard Things First: Box Set (Books 1-3)Step forward confidently on a transformative journey with the "Do the Hard Things First" box set, a robust collection designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to conquer life's most challenging obstacles. This box set includes the first three books in the acclaimed series, each offering a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of self-discipline, overcoming procrastination, and achieving unparalleled success...

Only his memories can save her…A great primal power has risen. The Queen of Flesh and Fire has become the Primal of Blood and Bone—the true Primal of Life and Death. And the battle Casteel, Poppy, and their allies have been fighting has only just begun. Gods are awakening across Iliseeum and the mortal realm, readying for the war to come.But when Poppy falls into stasis, Cas faces the very real possibility that the dire, unexpected consequences of what she ...

Sixteen original stories of science fiction and wonder from sixteen talented authors, written to commemorate the first ten years of NewCon PressContents:Introduction by Ian WhatesThe Final Path – Genevieve CogmanWomen’s Christmas – Ian McDonaldPyramid – Nancy KressLiberty Bird – Jaine FennZanzara Island – Rachel ArmstrongTen Sisters – Eric BrownLicorice – Jack SkillingsteadThe Time Travell...

"Do the Hard Things First: Defeating Shiny Object Syndrome" is your essential guide to conquering distractions and achieving your goals. This book dives deep into the root causes of Shiny Object Syndrome (SOS), offering practical strategies and real-life applications to help you stay focused and productive.Here’s what you’ll learn:Understanding SOS and Its Impact: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Shiny Object Syndrome, its psychological roots, an...