'The human race must press onward to its destiny… an ordered army, marching side by side over the level plain of equity and equality.'One of Jerome's more accomplished essays, The New Utopia unveils a fascinating insight into contemporary opinion on socialism.Published at the height of the second industrial revolution, and the consequent backlash surrounding labourer's wages and poor working conditions, The New Utopia recounts a dream of the author'...

A second chance at life. A threat to humanity. A gateway to the stars.It’s been ten years since Dr. Dario Ferdousi’s body died. His mind lives on in the digital utopia of CerebrX, which claims to solve all humanity’s problems. He and other digital pioneers have been promised a dream reality: no illness, no boredom, no scarcity, no death.So why are the immortals disappearing? Records claim they are dying by suicide, initiating their own deletions. But Dario ...

’Wow!… What a book!… Highly recommend.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐When mother-of-two Louisa doesn’t return home from work one night, her husband raises the alarm. Investigating the workshop where she ran her mail-order business reveals signs she was taken by force – and DCI Warren Jones is put on the case.As Warren and his team begin to dig into the missing woman’s life, a complex network of relationships emerges. Who is Louisa’s husband talking to on his second, secret phon...

The stakes are WAR when a zealous general spares nothing in his path, until reluctant Dr. Arman Pirouzi returns to Iran after the murder of his niece.“Filled with intrigue and shocking twists, it’s a must-read for anyone who loves political thrillers with real-world relevance.” —Jennifer Eaton, USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorDr. Arman Pirouzi left Iran behind for a better life in the United States until he is reluctantly recruited by the CIA and retur...

DCI Warren Jones has a bad feeling when the body of a young woman turns up in Beaconsfield Woods. She’s been raped and strangled but the murderer has been careful to leave no DNA evidence.There are, of course, suspects – boyfriend, father – to check out but, worryingly, it looks more and more like a stranger murder.Warren’s worst fears are confirmed when another young woman is killed in the same way.The MO fits that of Richard Cameron who served twelve years for rap...

'I am not sorry we note the barbarous horror of cannibalism, but grieved that, prying so narrowly into their faults, we are so blinded in ours.'First translated into English in 1603, 'On the Cannibals' is an essay reflecting on a remarkable trip to Brazil which Michel de Montaigne undertook at the end of the sixteenth century.A study into the customs and practices of indigenous peoples in the Americas, Montaigne delves into the concept of 'civilisation', contrasting ...

'Asked, "Who is the rich man?" Epictetus replied, "He who is content."'A stunning compilation of meditations, conversations and aphorisms from the renowned Stoic philosopher, Epictetus.Initially born into slavery, Epictetus knew first-hand the true meaning of suffering. He argued that it is impossible to control external events, and therefore we should work to accept what the future holds calmly and dispassionately. Some say his work is comparable to Socratic literat...

‘A formidable, brave and important book’ Robert Macfarlane‘Absolutely brilliant…You cannot read this book and defend the establishment’ Alastair Campbell, The Rest is PoliticsWho owns England?Behind this simple question lies this country’s oldest and best-kept secret. This is the history of how England’s elite came to own our land, and an inspiring manifesto for how to open up our countryside once more.

A beautiful, whimsical, and powerful tale, Lord Dunsany’s poetic use of language captures the strangeness and mystery of fairy tale magic and reminds us that not all fantasy epics have to culminate in a pitched battle between good and evil.Praised by writers as diverse as Neil Gaiman, Arthur C. Clarke, and H. P. Lovecraft, The King of Elfland’s Daughter stands alongside the works of Tolkien and C. S. Lewis as one of the cornerstones of twentieth-century fantasy literature....

When Professor Alan Tunbridge is discovered in his office with his throat slashed, the suspects start queuing up. The brilliant but unpleasant microbiologist had a genius for making enemies.For Warren Jones, newly appointed Detective Chief Inspector to the Middlesbury force, a high-profile murder is the ideal opportunity. He’s determined to run a thorough and professional investigation but political pressure to resolve the case quickly and tensions in the office and at home make li...

In order for multi-sourcing to be successful, organisations must be capable of integrating their service providers into a single, cohesive unit.SIAM/MSI – An introduction to Service Integration and Management/Multi-sourcing Integration for IT Service Management explains:the merits of a multi-sourced approach to outsourcing service towersthe benefits of multi-sourcing contracts with service providers for specified towershow to align multi-s...

'How dull, how impossible life would be without dreams – waking dreams, I mean – the dreams that we call "castles in the air," built by the kindly hands of Hope.'A fascinating snapshot into the life and mind of distinguished humourist and writer, Jerome K. Jerome.Published a year before Jerome's death in 1927, My Life and Times is his captivating memoir, recounting everything from his childhood to his professional career. With his trademark wit and perceptiv...