On a crisp January day, a Presidential inauguration day, a one-megaton blast ripped through the Soviet embassy in Washington, D.C.Subsequent explosions around the globe changed the face and the shape of the earth forever. Out of the ruins emerged Deathlands, a world that conspired against survival.In the blasted heart of the new America, a group of men and women plan desperately to escape the eerie wastes and mutated life forms of their nuclear hell. Three warriors—the toug...

Discover dark rituals, eldritch creatures, and monstrous secrets in this masterfully frightening horror anthology of 17 short stories inspired by the iconic works of legendary writer H. P. Lovecraft, curated by award-winning anthologist Stephen Jones.Featuring some of the biggest names in horror fiction, including Ramsey Campbell, Kim Newman, Brian Stableford, and many more. This newly redesigned edition also includes a revised and updated Introduction and ...

Crash Course – your effective every-day study companion PLUS the perfect antidote for exam stress! Save time and be assured you have the essential information you need in one place to excel on your course and achieve exam success.A winning formula now for over 25 years, having sold over 1 million copies and translated in over 8 languages, each series volume has been fine-tuned and fully updated to make your life easier. Especially written by senior students or junior doctors/residents – th...

OPTIMISE AND ENHANCE YOUR BRAINWe all know that we’re capable of more than what we’re already accomplishing. But what if we discovered the tools we need to get the most out of our brain and achieve unheard-of mental performance?CHANGE YOUR HABITS.UNCOVER NEW LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE.With expert guidance from accomplished neuroscientist, Dr. Jack Lewis, you’ll discover how to unlock the hidden potential of your brain. Using simpl...

A human monster that roamed the streets of London in the 1800s has unknowingly returned wreaking havoc with the help of his ingenious modern-day invention.

Every human being on this planet has the most incredible device in the known universe residing within their skull. Yet despite all of us having more or less the same make and model, the vast majority of users are completely unaware of its stunning capabilities; let alone its phenomenal ability to adapt. The human brain adapts to the demands of pretty much any environment. It physically changes its own circuitry to improve performance in any behaviour that is regularly required of it. It wi...

Das wunderbare Land Oz erzählt die Flucht des Jungen Tip, der mit Zauberpulver Jack Kürbiskopf und ein hölzernes Pferd belebt, vor der Hexe Mombi. Mit der Vogelscheuche und Glinda stellt er sich General Jinjurs Coup in der Smaragdstadt, bis sich Tip als Prinzessin Ozma erweist. Baums picareske, dialogreiche Erzählung verbindet Märchenlogik mit sanfter Satire auf Herrschaft und Geschlechterrollen (Erstveröffentlichung 1904). L. Frank Baum, Journalist, Theatermacher und Autor des Wizard of O...

It was the railway's Titanic. A horrific crash involving five trains in which 230 died and 246 were injured, it remains the worst disaster in the long history of Britain's rail network.The location was the isolated signal box at Quintinshill, on the Anglo-Scottish border near Gretna; the date, 22 May 1915. Amongst the dead and injured were women and children but most of the casualties were Scottish soldiers on their way to fight in the Gallipoli campaign. Territorials setting off for war o...

A fantastic story that takes you on a rollercoaster of an adventure through the African bush and beyond.- The Watermark PressJack of All Trades is about the early life of wildlife expert, fisherman, and raconteur par excellence Jack Mudd, covering his school days and early adventures in mining and construction to a major period of his seagoing days.The book provides a wonderful series of vivid descriptions, humorous incid...

Optimize your brainpower and performance with practical tools and skillsThe human brain is constantly rewiring its 160 billion cells, continually and imperceptibly changing the way we think. Because of that, we can fundamentally change the way our brains work—for the better. Sort Your Brain Out shows you how to re-wire your brain to be more creative, make better decisions, improve your mood and memory, manage stress, and stave off senility. The book explai...

In today's fast-paced world, it's tough to find the time to read. But with Joosr guides, you can get the key insights from bestselling non-fiction titles in less than 20 minutes. Whether you want to gain knowledge on the go or find the books you'll love, Joosr's brief and accessible eBook summaries fit into your life. Find out more at joosr.com.You have the most powerful and advanced supercomputer housed between your ears. Utilize its power, optimize its function and make the most ...

'Can all animals talk?' Jack asked.'Well, of course they can,' said Boadicea the Shetland Pony. 'We're not idiots, you know.'----------Jack is a very small and bendy boy. So small and bendy, that he can hide inside his own school bag!Other than bending and hiding, his favourite thing to do is to go to Old Mr Mudge's junkyard and ride the horses, Lightning and Boadicea.It's definitely better than goin...