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What happens when the truth is the first thing to burn?Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Sarah Bailey and Christian White. Where Truth Ends is a taut, fast-paced Australian psychological thriller by the award-winning author of Three Boys Gone, Mark Smith.Meg Maher thought she was doing the right thing. Now she's on the run.When a peaceful climate protest ends with a violent explosion in the city centre, eve...

Mark Smith presents the ultimate moral dilemma in a breathtaking psychological thriller. Would you try to save them?'First rule of rescue: don't create another casualty.'Grace Disher is about to face every teacher's worst nightmare.Three of her students are going to die.On a high school camping trip, three boys slip away for an ocean swim. By the time Grace catches up, the perilous surf conditions are overwhelming the teena...

The only way to appreciate the legendary musician Mark E. Smith is to encounter the man in his own words.'May be the funniest music book ever written' ObserverThe Fall are one of the most distinctive British bands, their music - odd,spare, cranky and repetitious - an acknowledged influence on The Smiths, The Happy Mondays, Nirvana and Franz Ferdinand.And Mark E. Smith IS The Fall.

Osiris, god of the dead, was one of ancient Egypt's most important deities. The earliest secure evidence for belief in him dates back to the fifth dynasty (c.2494-2345BC), but he continued to be worshipped until the fifth century AD. Following Osiris is concerned with ancient Egyptian conceptions of the relationship between Osiris and the deceased, or what might be called the Osirian afterlife, asking what the nature of this relationship was and what the prerequisites wer...

Learn the principles of Bookkeeping for Small Business...Accurate bookkeeping is so essential when it comes to your business. It ensures that you know the exact financial situation of your business so you can make the best decisions about how to make it into the future. But many new business owners don't know the details of handling their own bookkeeping.This guidebook has all the tips that you need to help you get a good handle on your bookkeep...

Jack, a 13-year-old boy, discovers a scruffy dog named Shadow, setting off a journey of mystery and bravery. Initially rescuing stray dogs, Jack forms a deep bond with Shadow, only to uncover the dog's ties to a haunted house and a vanished man, Edward Wilkes. As Jack and his friend Emily investigate, they encounter cryptic whispers, glowing symbols, and Wilkes' journal, revealing Shadow as a supernatural guardian. The duo learns of Wilkes' experiments to protect Shadow from otherworldly t...

Ryan, a young diver, faces a significant challenge as he prepares for an upcoming competition. Sitting nervously on the edge of a diving platform, he battles self-doubt and pressure from his coach, parents, and his own expectations. His best friend, Mia, offers steady encouragement, reminding him to trust himself. Reflecting on his early days of diving and rediscovering his love for the sport, Ryan gathers his courage. With faith in himself, he executes a nearly perfect dive, rekindling hi...

This is a personal narrative — not a guidebook, not a self-help method, and not a claim to expertise.I spent years chasing peace through therapy, self-help, and spiritual breakthroughs, believing freedom was something to earn. Yet the "better version" of myself always remained just out of reach.This book is the story of what happened when the search itself collapsed. I began to see that the anxious, striving "I" was never the real me — it was a survival strategy forged in i...

Ryan's story begins at the gates of Brighton Primary School, where he hopes to reinvent himself. A quiet and insecure boy from a small town, he has spent his life at the bottom of the social ladder. Now, with a chance for a fresh start, he resolves to fit in—at any cost. From the moment he meets Corey, the charismatic leader of a group of boys at the school, Ryan embarks on a journey marked by lies, deception, and the painful realisation of who he truly is.To earn Corey's approval,...

Ryan receives a cryptic note leading him to the city's mysterious clock tower, where he meets Lila, a bold girl with a mission to fix the fractured timelines caused by the shattered Chronos Key. Together, they embark on a perilous quest to retrieve its scattered fragments, battling shadowy Guardians and Calder, a malevolent figure seeking to control time. Each fragment's recovery reveals the cost of restoring balance, testing their courage and resolve. In a final showdown at the clock towe...

The Mysterious Arrival introduces Alex, a spirited 13-year-old with a penchant for mischief, as he moves into an eerie old house on the outskirts of Brighthaven. Driven by curiosity and armed with a mysterious map, Alex embarks on a quest to uncover a hidden labyrinth beneath the city rumoured to hold ancient treasures. Venturing into a quiet park, he encounters an enigmatic talking fox that warns him of the labyrinth's dangers. Undeterred, Alex discovers the labyrinth's entrance,...

Ryan's transformation begins as a reluctant participant in a school charity drive. Initially dismissive of giving, he is confronted with the reality of those in need and the impact of generosity. A pivotal moment at a community centre opens his eyes to the lives touched by charity, sparking his involvement. Ryan's efforts grow from small contributions to leading impactful events like a sponsored walk and Community Impact Day. As he builds connections with individuals like Aisha and Leo, Ry...