"Doug Allan seems to be immune to most of the limitations that govern other humans. Furthermore, he is totally without fear in a way that comes not from recklessness but from deep knowledge and experience." - Sir David AttenboroughDoug Allan OBE was one of the most respected wildlife cameramen in the world, known for capturing the wildest, most remote places on Earth. His breathtaking cinematography earned him numerous accolades, includin...

What could be better than a nap to slow the frantic course of our pressure-filled lives, dominated by the cult of performance and the need to constantly outdo ourselves? What could be better, in our anxiety-inducing world, than cocooning yourself by falling discreetly asleep on the couch or in a hammock? "One ought not attempt to 'force' nature," Epicurus said long ago. Solet's not challenge the philosophers, let's learn to suspend time instead.Napping is a lifestyle, one that resp...

The new unputdownable psychological thriller by the bestselling author of THE WRONG DAUGHTER.Tori thought the worst thing that could happen was losing her best friend.She was wrong.Three years after Matilda's murder, Tori is preparing to marry the man they both loved. She tells herself she's moved on. That the past is buried.Then the messages start. Sent from Matilda's phone.The sender knows things n...

The Piddlington Gazette is ready to dig up another story.When intrepid reporter Hattie falls into a giant sinkhole in the High Street of Piddlington Minster, she escapes with little more than bruises, and a glimpse of something glittering beneath the surface. Gold, perhaps? Her editor, Harry Hedges, senses the scoop of a lifetime.But before anyone can investigate, the town's disgraced MP, Alistair Groves, is found dead in the very same sink...

A perfect husband.An invitation to the party of the year.A web of lies that will tear it all apart.Since meeting Austin and marrying into the dazzling and powerful Avery family, Sienna has everything she could want - including an invitation to the most exclusive party of the summer, held on an idyllic and remote private island.But Sienna and Austin have a secret. And now someone wants to make them pay. But w...

Readers are OBSESSED with The Miss Clara Vale Mysteries series!'Wow... kept me guessing till then. I found this one to be a real page turner... lots of twist and turns to keep you guessing' NetGalley Review, 5 stars'I love historical mysteries, and this one held my interest until the end. I will be looking for more in this series. I truly enjoyed it' NetGalley review, 5 stars'Perfect for cosy crime lovers. This one has an especially clever plot and is perfect readin...

From award-winning author Tia Fisher comes an unforgettable wartime story of friendship, courage, and one boy's heart-wrenching quest for the truth. Perfect for fans of Phil Earle and Michael Morpurgo.It's 1944 and Stan's hopes of keeping his family together until the war is over are shattered when his father signs up to fight. Left with his mother in Croydon as Hitler sends over waves of V1 rockets, Stan suffers endless air-raid sirens and long nights in the cramp...

Clara Newsome was twenty-two when she died. A prodigiously talented writer, she'd seemed destined to take the literary world by storm.Twenty years later, her four best friends have done rather well for themselves. Now successful screenwriters and producers, they've finally decided to adapt Clara's only novel into a television series, recruiting Clara's son Xavier to help. A creative retreat in a remote mansion in the NSW Southern Highlands, ten days of brainstorming, and a story th...

The hate is real. So is the chemistry.Annie loves Christmas — the silly party games by the fire, the Christmas crackers around her mam's delicious turkey. But this year, everything feels bittersweet. Single again and facing the sale of her beloved childhood home, she's bracing for a festive season full of change.Penn hates Christmas — and always has. Sure, his parents have a huge house in the countryside that they decorate each year for hundreds of their 'close friends'. Bu...

Lives are torn apart. Lives are woven together.As war approaches...Young Jewish couple Max and Gerda are running their treasured family toyshop, but impending danger will force them to make unimaginable choices to stay alive.There are decisions to be made.Just fifteen and drafted into the SS, Josef is unprepared for war. Serving his country will force Josef to question all he knows about himself. Can he do e...

The Ryzon Baking Book opens with a brand trusted by New York's leading hotels, clubs, schools, and institutions, then turns that professional confidence into a practical home guide. Built on scientific research, expert testing, and consultation with noted cooking authorities, it argues that baking succeeds through exact level measurements, not guesswork, and offers reliable recipes meant to improve on older cookbooks. Its scope is broad and inviting, ranging from quick breads, pastries, pu...

Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary of the English Language, edited by Rev. Thomas Davidson and published in 1908, presents itself as a compact but remarkably comprehensive guide to English. Its preface frames the work as a practical successor to earlier editions, drawing on authoritative sources across languages and disciplines to cover pronunciation, etymology, technical terms, colloquialisms, compound phrases, and illustrated reference material. The opening guidance explains how to ...