'A clear and comprehensive guide to a sector every intelligent investor needs to know about' –Martin Vander Weyer, Business Editor, The SpectatorThe ninth edition of the annual investment handbook often referred to as the City's best-kept secret.Expertly edited by Jonathan Davis, professionally qualified investor, Financial Times columnist and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast, The Investment Trusts Handbook 20...

The first illustration of a cannon in Europe can be dated quite precisely to 1326.This book explores the development of gunpowder, the earliest appearance of cast-bronze cannon in Western Europe, followed by the design and development of the wrought-iron cannon. The wrought-iron hoop-and-stave method of barrel construction was a system that came to dominate medieval artillery design both large and small until the end of the 15th century, and saw the cannon used not...

This essential Star Wars Legends novel is the first in a trilogy chronicling the rise of the fearsome Sith lord Darth Bane.“A solid space adventure [that] charts the evolution of an antihero almost as chilling as Darth Vader.”—Publishers WeeklyOn the run from vengeful Republic forces, Dessel, a cortosis miner, vanishes into the ranks of the Sith army and ships out to join the bloody war against the Republic and its Jedi ch...

Sir Johns philosophy of investing, which is built around the presumption that investors must have the courage and patience to ride out economic and market cycles, remains highly relevant today. In the aftermath of two of the most savage bear markets in living memory, which twice within a decade have seen stock markets around the world fall, peak to trough, by 50%, many investors remain shell-shocked and disillusioned by their losses. Had they followed a disciplined Templeton approach, we c...

"Enter a world where shadows conceal deadly secrets, and every whispered truth unravels a new layer of deception. Brace yourself for a thrilling journey through a maze of suspense in 'Shadows of Deceit'—where nothing is as it seems and danger lurks in the shadows."

"Dive into the digital revolution with 'EpicCraft,' an immersive guide tailored for entrepreneurs in vinyl graphics and glass etching. Uncover the secrets of social media mastery, sustainable e-commerce, and AI-powered marketing. Embark on a journey from industry evolution to local triumph, weaving captivating narratives and unlocking the magic of visual craftsmanship. Elevate your business with actionable insights, making 'EpicCraft' the definitive must-read for those ready to conquer...

Blind Mans Eclipse is three novellas that explore without flinching fundamental questions about how we live with ourselves and one another: Does capital punishment truly serve the greater good? Can obesity be beautiful and, more important, what is beauty? Would the world be a better place if we had one religion instead of many? Taut, succinct, and infused with great feeling and detail, each story enters psychological shadows in search of why people think and act as they do when confronted ...

Eight years after their ship crash-landed, the colonists from Earth have learned to survive on another world.Despite the relative harmony of the colony, Galena remains a treacherous place. The oceans are ruled by massive aquatic beasts that restrict the survivors to their farms and the lands beyond...where other dangers lurk.A chance recovery of multipurpose space suits in a salvage crate and an unnatural tunnel leading away from the colony unlock a pathway...

'A clear and comprehensive guide to a sector every intelligent investor needs to know about' –Martin Vander Weyer, Business Editor, The SpectatorThe ninth edition of the annual investment handbook often referred to as the City's best-kept secret.Expertly edited by Jonathan Davis, professionally qualified investor, Financial Times columnist and editor of the Money Makers newsletter and podcast, The Investment Trusts Handbook 20...

A brand new, fully updated, second edition of the classic bestsellerWho are the professional investment managers responsible for moving and making millions on the stock market? What approaches and strategies do they adopt?Britain has more successful stock market investors than any other country outside the United States. Yet for a long time their activities – and the secrets of their success – have remained shrouded in mystery to anyone outside the Square Mile.Now t...

Tempted by the power of the Dark Side and plagued by nightmares of Padme’s death, Anakin must choose his path. His decision will reverberate throughout the galaxy.A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away . . .War! The Republic is crumbling under attacks by the ruthless Sith Lord, Count Dooku. There are heroes on both sides. Evil is everywhere.In a stunning move, the fiendish droid leader, General Grievous, has swept into the Repub...

Twenty years have passed since Darth Bane, reigning Dark Lord of the Sith, demolished the ancient order devoted to the dark side and reinvented it as a circle of two: one Master to wield the power and pass on the wisdom, and one apprentice to learn, challenge, and ultimately usurp the Dark Lord in a duel to the death. But Bane’s acolyte, Zannah, has yet to engage her Master in mortal combat and prove herself a worthy successor. Determined that the Sith dream of galactic domination will not...