Charlotte learns the truth behind the execution of the Royal Romanov family of Russia, revealed to her by the surviving grandson of Tsar Nicholas II, the last full blood Prince of Russia. One of the World's biggest mysteries and tragic events is uncovered after a century of numerous speculations.She must face the threats and dangers from the governments in power wanting to keep the truth hidden. Should she tell the world the secrets being buried or stay silent as the shadow group b...

Living his life oblivious to his heritage, an unknown prince and the rightful heir to the throne of England finds the truth about his birthright in a most unexpected way. His new love interest discovers his link to the royal family with physical proof that starts him on a journey of self-discovery and deception, revealing the extent the shadow group surrounding the monarchies will go to keep their secrets. Spanning three generations, The Lost King of England uncovers facts kept hidden and ...

A Reference Grammar of French is a lively, wide-ranging and original handbook on the structure of the French language. It includes new information on register, pronunciation, gender, number, foreign words (Latin, Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian), adjectives and past participles used as nouns, texting, word order, frequency of occurrence of words, and usage with all geographical names. Examples come not only from France, but also from Quebec, Belgium and Switzerland. Readers will apprecia...

Identifying the core values and principles of the teachings of Gotama, the Buddha, Living life on life's terms systematically rethinks them in a way that addresses the issues of this secular age. 'What matters today?', the authors ask.At the heart of this book is a reimagining of the Four Noble Truths. They are reframed as practical tasks to be performed - guidelines for living ethically and responding wisely to the realities of life.This approach rests on a philos...

What is this? Ancient questions for modern minds presents talks given by Martine and Stephen Batchelor during a Son (Chan/Zen) retreat in England in 2016.Leading us through the practice of radical questioning at the heart of this Korean Buddhist tradition, the authors show how anyone at all can benefit from this form of radical inquiry today.These talks demonstrate clearly how a practice with origins in China a thousand years ago can meld with insights from the nat...

'This gripping psychological thriller hooks you from the very first scene, plunging readers into a tense, emotionally charged battle between past and present.' Reader review, 5 starsShe knows all your darkest secrets . . . Now she's the woman next door."It can't be. Please God, don't let it be. I left all that behind over twenty-five years ago. Didn't I?"We've just got home after two weeks of sun, sea and relaxation when th...

2019 RUNNER-UP OF THE BODLEY HEAD | FINANCIAL TIMES ESSAY PRIZE‘Where are you going?The voice came again, and two figures appeared … It was clear that these men were not working for the government. They wore green uniforms, with the small red logo of the Ta’ang National Liberation Army. As they walked, their rifles flopped from side to side.’In Myanmar, E. S. Batchelor travels the highland road leading out of Burma to China. Encounters with...

The Commencement of Self is a collection of poems that provides a thorough account of a young woman's battles with self-loathing, anxiety, depression, and bipolar II disorder. This book is meant for all readers, with a focus on those who struggle with mental illness or experience general unease in life. The poems in this collection, which are grouped chronologically and based on their values, are very dear to the author since they represent her life journey, rebirth, and self-discovery. Fe...

In a city where once upon a time happens all the time...Tony Wolfe keeps order for notorious crime lords The Three Pigs - and gets paid handsomely for it. It grants him a life of luxury in a city where everyone lives in fear of the Queen and her dark magic.But that life is torn apart when a job goes wrong and the Pigs punish Wolfe - and his family - for their own mistakes.As their wrath escalates, Wolfe fights back against his employers. Crossing paths with...

Could she, a professor of mathematics, follow the simple arithmetic of suicide, or would her courage fail her?A calculated terrorist attack on Australian soil raises alarm for the local police. Greater horrors lie behind the catastrophe of an imminent second action. The history of the early twenty-first century rests with three main characters: Josh, an ex-navy clearance diver; Jack, his Sydney Water Police Officer partner; and Inaya, a woman with a past.In making ...

As quantum and AI technology hurtle the world into an era of innovation, engineers and IT specialists need to prepare themselves to succeed in the new reality.Over the last 30 years, the world has experienced and enjoyed the benefits of major technological progress like quantum sensing and artificial intelligence (AI) that has improved every sector of life.No longer are these terms "buzzwords"-they're everyday technologies businesses rely on to provide good...

'Penny Batchelor, just released one heck of a book, and it's straight up poppin'! This book deserves a standing ovation and I am SO here for it. I cant even tell you what I thought I was going to read compared to what I actually did read but I can tell you, this book is one that I will never be able to stop talking about and it deserves every bit of the hype it is about to get' Reader review, 5 starsFive unlikely friends. One reunion. Who will make it out a...