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Will Jackson

Having a good old moan about little everyday frustrations is a quintessential part of being British, and when it comes to barmy bureaucracy we can really get our knickers in a twist! This book collects the most mind-boggling and side-splitting examples of potty political correctness, ridiculous red tape and well-intentioned (but ultimately wacky) warnings from across bonkers Britain today.Discover the ‘infallible logic’ that inspired a toy manufacturer to point out to customers that...

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Charlotte Swan

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Hollie Jackson, Will Thorne

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Monstrous Mates Series

Princess Elveena has never seen a dark elf in her life.As a princess of the light of elves, their two kinds have been separated since before her birth. When a royal messenger arrives inviting them to a ball hosted by the king of the dark elves, Elvie knows she cannot pass up on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Even after the warnings from her father, Elvie knows this will be a night she'll never forget.She expected to end the night with sore feet from t...

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Charlotte Swan

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Hollie Jackson, Will Thorne

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Monstrous Mates Series

Royal alchemist Kaethe knows two things. One: Drinking tea made from steeped riverhearts will cure almost anything. Two: Never, ever trust an orc.When a rumor that she believes pertains to her missing brother has her leaving the safety and warmth of King Arkain and Queen Elvie's court, she finds herself in the heart of the orc's territory. Brokenbone Mountain is rumored to be filled with unspeakable danger. If you can survive the harsh elements, those foul creature...

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Maceo C. Dailey Jr., Elaine Brown

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Afro-Texans

Reared in Houston (Freedmen’s Town), Texas, Emmett J. Scott was a journalist, newspaper editor, government official, author, and chief of staff, adviser, and ghostwriter to Booker T. Washington. Called “the power broker of the Tuskegee Machine,” Scott was a Renaissance man, scholar, and political fixer. However, his life has not received a full examination until now.Built upon fifty years of research, Maceo C. Dailey’s Emmett J. Scott offers fascinating detail by describin...

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Jon Stroud, Will Jackson

Who would live in a country where no child is allowed to win a race on sports day and you can lose your job for forwarding an ‘Irish joke’ email? About 60 million Britons, that’s who!This laugh-out-loud collection of ludicrous laws, political correctness gone mad, moneywasting council schemes and ridiculous red tape reveals how:Trapeze artists were told by insurers to wear hard hats in accordance with the European Union’s Temporary Work at Heights directive. After falling in ...

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Nev Davies, Will Jackson, Andrew Price, Jonathan Rees, Chris Lavy

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Oxford Higher Specialty Training

The successful FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics Viva returns for a second edition, now including over 95 viva topics. Completely updated to include current clinical management guidelines, and exam hot topics, the book is brought to you again from the team behind the highly successful Oxford revision course. Based on the principle that viva candidates improve their technique by observing and learning from others, the editor team have created a best-practice formula for dealing with the...

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History (R0)

Across their empire, the British spoke ceaselessly of deviants of undesirables, ne'er do wells, petit-tyrants and rogues. With obvious literary appeal, these soon became stock figures. This is the first study to take deviance seriously, bringing together histories that reveal the complexity of a phenomenon that remains only dimly understood.

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Jason Rekulak

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Suzy Jackson

'I loved it. The surprises really surprise and it has that hard-to-achieve propulsiveness that won't let you put it down. And the pictures are terrific!' Stephen King 'Must be the boldest double twist of the year. Truly fantastic' The TimesAN AMAZON.COM BEST MYSTERY/THRILLER OF THE YEARMallory is delighted to have a new job looking after gorgeous four-year-old, Teddy. She's been sober for a year and a half a...

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Will Henderson, Mary Jackson Pitts

This book explores how online therapy communities offer an accessible space that is not confined by economic abilities, geographical barriers, or familial restraints. Will Henderson and Mary Jackson Pitts use mixed methodologies of self-administered surveys and in-depth interviews to explore how online therapy communities can be used as a tool in the overall care of individuals who are in crisis and dealing with self-harming thoughts and behaviors. Faced with monetary constraints, lack of ...

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John Jackson Miller

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Will Damron

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Batman

After The Joker’s death, Batman and Gotham City face a mysterious new threat in this direct sequel to Tim Burton’s iconic Batman.The Joker is dead, but not forgotten. Gotham City is saved, but it is still not safe. By night, its new symbol of hope, Batman, continues his fight to protect the innocent and the powerless. By day, his alter ego, Bruce Wayne, wonders whether there may someday be a future beyond skulking the city’s rooftops or the cavernous halls...

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John Jackson Miller

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Will Damron

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Batman

Batman matches wits with The Riddler and uncovers Gotham’s past in this sequel to Batman: Resurrection, set in the world of Tim Burton's iconic Batman.It’s summer, and Gotham City has cause for celebration. The last vestiges of The Joker’s toxic legacy have finally faded, just in time for the mayor to partner with retail magnate Max Shreck to stage a Fourth of July celebration for the ages. But not everyone is rejoicing. Batman’s eternal vigilance...

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Mark Jackson

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Will Stauff

In our shared pursuit for a better America, recent events have sparked diverse perspectives. While some celebrated Trump's indictment, others questioned its alignment with democratic principles.The timing of the indictment raised eyebrows, prompting reflections on fairness and equality before the law. "The Unprecedented Indictment of Donald J. Trump" offers a thought-provoking exploration of this pivotal moment in American politics. This book focuses on the first...