An amphetamine-fueled thriller about a bombshell American widow on the run in Cape Town's violent badlands—from a writer being compared to George Pelecanos and Richard PriceA split-second decision with no second chance: get it wrong and you wake up dead.On a blowtorch-hot night in Cape Town, American ex-model Roxy Palmer and her gunrunner husband, Joe, are carjacked, leaving Joe lying in a pool of blood. As the carjackers make their getaway, Roxy makes a fate...

Diversion in youth justice is a subject of enduring interest. It concerns the processes by which decisions are made about whether or not to prosecute young offenders, and this book explores the continuing debates and historical developments which shape these processes. The treatment of young offenders is a contentious subject, and this book provides a comprehensive review of out of court decision-making in the context of wider arguments about how we should deal with the crimes of the young...

This interdisciplinary work examines the significant though often implicit role of soul in modern psychological discourse and human experience, challenging its apparent obsolescence in contemporary scientific contexts.It demonstrates how soul language explores human values and meaning in the modern world. It provides a uniquely wide-ranging analysis of the concept of soul while discussing its contemporary usage, historical development, anthropology and presence in psychological the...

"An unnerving thrill ride that kept me on edge from beginning to end. The set-up is terrific and the bad guy is really bad—but so are the good guys." —Phillip Margolin, New York Times -bestselling authorReluctant bank robber Jack Burn is on the run after a heist in the United States that left $3 million missing and one cop dead. Hiding out in Cape Town, South Africa, he is desperate to build a new life for his pregnant wi...

An extraordinary book, with its origin in the author’s long-standing interest in monuments and memorials, arising from many years of wandering Scotland’s hills and glens. It reflects and encapsulates a huge variety of monuments in every style imaginable – pillars, towers, obelisks, mausoleums, cairns and many more curious shapes. Everything from much-loved dogs and horses to seemingly obscure members of the aristocracy have been commemorated. Sculptors, artists and designers have let their...

Formula 1’s 75th anniversary on May 13, 2025, marks a landmark in motorsport history—a celebration of speed, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of greatness. From the inaugural race at Silverstone in 1950 to today, F1 has hosted 1,131 Grand Prix events, crowned 34 World Champions, and delivered countless unforgettable moments.The 100 Greatest Races captures the essence of F1’s unparalleled legacy. This exhilarating collection dives into the most iconic battles, from ed...

Benjamin Franklin wrote the first American self-help and career advice book. He laid the groundwork for how to run a successful business, live an exemplary life, build a personal fortune, and leave a permanent legacy.His Autobiography has been in print for almost 200 years. It is the basis for hundreds of business books that followed. Franklin applied his powerful mind to the creation of a successful business, securing the independence of a new country, developing ...

Step confidently into your professional journey with a pocket-sized compass of wisdom, Advice Written on the Back of a Business Card. This indispensable guide distills the collective genius of over 250 seasoned professionals across various industries, offering a mosaic of insights you can carry on your ascent to success.Each page of this remarkable book is a testament to the power of shared knowledge, born from a simple yet profound question: "What piece o...

Invest With As Little As $100, which I also call "Clarence", has been written for the person who wants to invest their hard earned money, but do not know how the various investment vehicles work. Throughout the years, people have been relying on "investment professionals" such as stockbrokers and financial planners to tell them how to invest their money. However, most of those professionals know as much about how investments work as a Kentucky Derby jockey knows about piloting the space sh...

Six essential steps to your millionaire status.In the transformative book "Becoming the Millionaire Employee," readers are offered an unconventional roadmap to achieving financial independence without the need to leap into the uncertain world of entrepreneurship. Through a clear, concise, and actionable plan, this book dismantles the myth that only business owners can amass significant wealth, instead illustrating how everyday employees can turn their sala...

The captivating narrative of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship continues With the race-count climbing to an astonishing 1,125 at the end of 2024. Formula 1's 75th season provides the perfect opportunity to bring the story right up to date. Speed, glamour, and intrigue … Formula 1 encapsulates our love affair with the car, our obsession with speed, and our insatiable desire to win. Its blend of glamour, worldwide reach, and the intrigue ...

Gloucester was one of Roman Britain’s most important cities. Before the M4 and M5 motorways were built it was known as the crossroads of England. The city’s street layout is much the same as it was when planned by Queen Ætheflaed, daughter of Alfred the Great. Behind modern shopfronts there is still much to be seen of its heritage, including the finest medieval merchant’s house in the UK and a fifteenth-century coaching inn that was the country’s largest when it was built. The city’s cathe...