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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...

Perfect for the beginner!I have been thinking of making my own candles for a while but wasn't sure what book to go for. This is exactly what I needed! Very simply written with pictures to demonstrate various techniques and a list of the equipment needed.Very Good, Worth It!Had a quick sift through and it looks very informative and some nice illustrations. Simple to follow well worth the price.You will learn how to make beautiful candles that not only look goo...

Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for the Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) IT Support 100-140 exam. Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) IT Support 100-140 Official Cert Guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success and is the only self-stud...

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...

Learn the principles of Bookkeeping for Small Business...Accurate bookkeeping is so essential when it comes to your business. It ensures that you know the exact financial situation of your business so you can make the best decisions about how to make it into the future. But many new business owners don't know the details of handling their own bookkeeping.This guidebook has all the tips that you need to help you get a good handle on your bookkeep...

Ryan, a 13-year-old boy who preferred solitude over the company of others, lived a life marked by detachment and quiet frustration. Residing in a quiet cul-de-sac, his days revolved around routines that offered little excitement or connection. However, everything began to change one seemingly ordinary day in the park.A reluctant observer, Ryan often watched life from the sidelines. When Mia, a confident girl from school, invited him to join a football game, he curtly refused, retre...

The early morning sun cast long shadows across the rugged terrain of Nyeri County, Kenya, as sixteen-year-old Juma stood on the uneven football pitch behind his school. The field was far from perfect—nothing more than a stretch of dirt with two crooked wooden posts for goals—but to Juma, it was a sanctuary, a realm where dreams flourished beyond the confines of his daily struggles. Clutching his cherished football under one arm, he took in the serenity of the moment, relishing the brief es...

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...

Rani's life in Aleppo is upended by war, forcing his family to flee their home in search of safety. Their journey takes them through treacherous landscapes, overcrowded boats, and refugee camps before reaching England. In Manchester, Rani struggles to adapt to a new culture, language, and school, feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Over time, he finds friendship with Jack, whose kindness and shared love of football help Rani build confidence and a sense of belonging. As the years pass, Rani ...

A FATHER'S A WAR, A SON'S FASCINATION, AND THE MEMORIES THAT DEFINE OUR NATION'Compelling and deeply personal . . . a riveting evocation of a father's heroic, top-secret RAF missions in WWII, coupled with a son's journey to the heart of his father's life and his war.'—DAMIEN LEWIS , bestselling author of SAS: The Great Train Raid‘An extraordinary story, brilliantly t...

Ryan's story is a heartfelt journey of self-discovery, growth, and the transformative power of respect and love. It begins with Chapter 1: The Move, where Ryan, a boy resistant to change, grapples with leaving his old life behind as his family moves to a new house. His frustration isolates him from his parents, but a mysterious talking oak tree in the backyard challenges his perspective. The tree gently nudges Ryan to consider the importance of respect and understanding, planting ...