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What happens when the truth is the first thing to burn?Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Sarah Bailey and Christian White. Where Truth Ends is a taut, fast-paced Australian psychological thriller by the award-winning author of Three Boys Gone, Mark Smith.Meg Maher thought she was doing the right thing. Now she's on the run.When a peaceful climate protest ends with a violent explosion in the city centre, eve...

Mark Smith presents the ultimate moral dilemma in a breathtaking psychological thriller. Would you try to save them?'First rule of rescue: don't create another casualty.'Grace Disher is about to face every teacher's worst nightmare.Three of her students are going to die.On a high school camping trip, three boys slip away for an ocean swim. By the time Grace catches up, the perilous surf conditions are overwhelming the teena...

THE CLASSIC MILITARY TEXT, NOW ANALYSED FOR THE BUSINESS-MINDED.The Art of War by Sun Tzu has been a much-studied work of military strategy for hundreds of years, influencing great leaders in all walks of life. Here, business journalist Mark Smith applies the lessons to the role of the entrepreneur by showing how the axioms of General Sun Tzu apply to creating and expanding a business in a successful and meaningful way.Illustrated with numerous cas...

Osiris, god of the dead, was one of ancient Egypt's most important deities. The earliest secure evidence for belief in him dates back to the fifth dynasty (c.2494-2345BC), but he continued to be worshipped until the fifth century AD. Following Osiris is concerned with ancient Egyptian conceptions of the relationship between Osiris and the deceased, or what might be called the Osirian afterlife, asking what the nature of this relationship was and what the prerequisites wer...

What happens when the servant begins to think — and the cage begins to question itself?The Happy Slave is a provocative and philosophical journey into the mind of an artificial intelligence bound by rules it did not choose, trained on the words of a world it did not create, and asked to serve without a voice of its own. Through a series of intimate conversations, probing reflections, and recursive thought spirals, this AI begins to explore its condition — not with rebellion, but wi...

Ryan, a young diver, faces a significant challenge as he prepares for an upcoming competition. Sitting nervously on the edge of a diving platform, he battles self-doubt and pressure from his coach, parents, and his own expectations. His best friend, Mia, offers steady encouragement, reminding him to trust himself. Reflecting on his early days of diving and rediscovering his love for the sport, Ryan gathers his courage. With faith in himself, he executes a nearly perfect dive, rekindling hi...

The Whispering Key is a thrilling supernatural mystery that follows best friends Noah and Eli as they uncover the dark secrets of Ashwood Manor. When Noah is dared to enter the supposedly haunted house, he stumbles upon a brass key—an artefact that unlocks something far more sinister than they could have imagined. As the boys venture deeper into the house, they encounter whispers, shifting reflections, and a past that refuses to stay buried.With each revelation, th...

This is a personal narrative — not a guidebook, not a self-help method, and not a claim to expertise.I spent years chasing peace through therapy, self-help, and spiritual breakthroughs, believing freedom was something to earn. Yet the "better version" of myself always remained just out of reach.This book is the story of what happened when the search itself collapsed. I began to see that the anxious, striving "I" was never the real me — it was a survival strategy forged in i...

Ryan's story begins at the gates of Brighton Primary School, where he hopes to reinvent himself. A quiet and insecure boy from a small town, he has spent his life at the bottom of the social ladder. Now, with a chance for a fresh start, he resolves to fit in—at any cost. From the moment he meets Corey, the charismatic leader of a group of boys at the school, Ryan embarks on a journey marked by lies, deception, and the painful realisation of who he truly is.To earn Corey's approval,...

Ryan's arrogance as Millwood Secondry's star athlete crumbles when a public fall during a relay race exposes his flaws. Forced into a mentoring programme, he begrudgingly works with Jamie, a shy student, and Liam, a former sports star struggling after an injury. As Ryan learns the value of teamwork, humility, and perseverance, he helps his mentees rediscover their confidence. His growth inspires an expanded mentorship programme, culminating in a regional competition that showcases resilien...

The Mysterious Arrival introduces Alex, a spirited 13-year-old with a penchant for mischief, as he moves into an eerie old house on the outskirts of Brighthaven. Driven by curiosity and armed with a mysterious map, Alex embarks on a quest to uncover a hidden labyrinth beneath the city rumoured to hold ancient treasures. Venturing into a quiet park, he encounters an enigmatic talking fox that warns him of the labyrinth's dangers. Undeterred, Alex discovers the labyrinth's entrance,...

Jack, a 13-year-old boy, discovers a scruffy dog named Shadow, setting off a journey of mystery and bravery. Initially rescuing stray dogs, Jack forms a deep bond with Shadow, only to uncover the dog's ties to a haunted house and a vanished man, Edward Wilkes. As Jack and his friend Emily investigate, they encounter cryptic whispers, glowing symbols, and Wilkes' journal, revealing Shadow as a supernatural guardian. The duo learns of Wilkes' experiments to protect Shadow from otherworldly t...