First published in 1946, this atmospheric memoir of the battle of the Atlantic offers one of the most original accounts of war at sea aboard a corvette, escorting convoys in both the North and South Atlantic. The author, an RNVR lieutenant, experienced the terrors of U-boat attacks and the hardships of autumn gales as well as the relief of shore runs in ports as far apart as Halifax and Freetown. The narrative begins with Harling's voyage from the Clyde to New York on the Queen Mary (or QM...

Forged during the Second World War, the close and abiding friendship of Robert Harling and Ian Fleming, one of the twentieth century's most iconic authors, would go on to define the lives and literature of both men significantly.Their paths first crossed in 1939, and Harling later became Fleming's deputy in the commando unit dubbed 'Fleming's Secret Navy', which was tasked with obtaining equipment, codebooks and intelligence from the enemy. The war made fast friends of the two writ...

Within the walls of Truvy’s beauty shop are six women whose lives increasingly hinge on the existence of one another. Together, they absorb the passing seasons, just like the weathered wooden structure of the salon “home” that they share.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast production, starringFrances Fisher, Jeanie Hackett, Shannon Holt,Amy Pietz, Brittany Snow, Jocelyn Towne. Additional voices by Josh Clark.Directed by Jessica Kubzansky and recorded before an aud...

Explore the human side of the latest digital technologies and trendsIn Human-Driven Experience: The Battle for Trust in a Digital Age, veteran digital strategist delivers a must-read exploration of how to capture the attention of consumers whose tolerance for inauthenticity is at an all-time low. In the book, you’ll discover ways to harness the sometimes whiplash-inducing pace of change in the marketplace to accelerate innovation in your own organisation.

Dive deep into the boundless realms of the cosmos with "Amazing Tales Volume 80", a meticulously curated anthology offering an extraordinary expedition. This volume is not just a collection, but a gateway to worlds where the familiar collides with the extraordinary, bringing to life the timeless dance of human curiosity and resilience against the unknown. Each story is a masterstroke in its own right, meticulously selected to cater to both the inveterate explorer of consciousness and the a...

**Efterlängtad ny bok om kriminalpolisen Eve Dallas»Böckerna om Eve Dallas är ren och skär underhållning!« The Guardian»Nora Roberts Dallas-romaner är njutningar man bara inte får missa.« Harlan Coben**Med kirurgisk precision attackerar en seriemördare de mest utsatta människorna på New Yorks gator. Det första offret, en uteliggare, hittas död. Inga blåmärken, inga tecken på strid. Bara ett laserskarpt, knytnävsstort hål där hans hjärta brukade sitta.Kriminal...

Vintage Sci-Fi 19 - 19 Science Fiction Short Stories from Philip K. Dick, H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur C. Clarke, Jack London, Theodore Sturgeon and moreThe Father Thing by Philip K. DickThe Crystal Egg by H. G. WellsMicrocosmic God by Theodore SturgeonEight Million Dollars From Mars! by Winston MarksLake of Fire by Frank Belknap LongThe Coming of the Ice by G. Peyton WertenbakerForever vy Robert SheckleyMan–Hun...

50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories Vol. 8Step into a time machine of imagination with 50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories Vol. 8 — a thrilling audio collection featuring over 32 hours of classic science fiction from the golden age of the genre: the 1890s through the 1960s.These mind-bending tales come from legendary authors who shaped the future before it arrived — including Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Edgar Al...

Step into another unforgettable collection of vintage imagination with Lost Sci-Fi Books 341–360, featuring twenty remarkable stories from some of the greatest writers of the Golden Age and beyond. From deep-space mysteries and rogue robots to ancient secrets, eerie encounters, and clever twists, every story delivers a new adventure.Travel through the endless darkness of space in Michael Shaara’s Orphans of the Void, then explore strange futures in...