Now in present day Iraq, Ur was a city that rose from the "Mounds of Pitch" half way between Baghdad and the Persian Gulf, ten miles west of the Euphrates. Sir Leonard Woolley documents his experience as leader of the great expedition that carried on without interruption until 1934. Before its closure, this significant archaeological dig on the part of both museums established an image of Ur throughout its four thousand years in existence. Indeed, the excavators unearthed much more than th...

Samantha, a final-year student from Bangor University in North Wales finds herself distracted by her student life on campus. She needs to get away from her friends to find time to finish her dissertation and to hike along some of the trails of Wales before heading back to South England later in the year. She is a typical young woman, and though she has anxiety from her broken childhood and dead-beat father, she has found feelings for a local boy called Owen.They find themselves alo...

A Warhammer 40,000 NovelKaptin Skeeg Horntoof is an ork freebooter with a simple code to follow, and a plan to plunder untold riches. Of course, nothing ever goes to plan, and he may have given himself a task that's bigger than his ambitions. Will his crew allow him to drag them into a quagmire, or will they take matters into their own hands?READ IT BECAUSETake the plunge into a world of ambition, power, and adventure, where every o...

This book is aimed at forward thinking people who wish to plan their retirement in advance and follow their dream. You don't have to be a millionaire and it can be done surprisingly economically if you don't mind a little work beforehand. It contains masses of useful information that will help you to prepare to cruise off into the sunset. I'm certainly no millionaire by a long chalk but I've a lifestyle a millionaire may envy. This book looks at life in a practical pragmatic manner with Wh...

You've got a great idea. Maybe it's a product, a service, or something the world hasn't seen yet. But here's the hard truth: ideas don't sell themselves. Getting onto a retail shelf, landing a distributor, or winning over a sponsor takes more than passion—it takes a pitch that buyers can't ignore. That's where this book comes in. In Pitch. Sell. Sold., Scott Woolley pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to get from concept to customer. With a career built on winning deals others c...

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Germany.Discover Germany's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from soaking up the fairy-tale magic of Schloss Neuschwanstein, to frolicking around Hanover’s sprawling Herrenhäuser Gärten, and exploring Hamburg's edgy HafenCity with its arty subway stations.Build a trip to remember with Lo...

A Warhammer 40,000 NovelThe Ork kill kroozer Big Thumpa is under new management Da Red Gobbo led his revolushunary grots to a famous victory, taking the ship for their own. But he's still not satisfied…READ IT BECAUSEAgainst almost impossible odds, and armed only with his wit and pilfered gubbinz, Da Red Gobbo is in for the fight of his life… not that that’s stopped him before. Join Da Revolushun!THE STORY

Diagnosed with kidney disease as a child, Dan Woolley endures years of hospital visits, medical challenges, and sacrifices, yet he refuses to let this illness define him. His unwavering courage and tender spirit allow him to forge profound connections with friends, family, and mentors who are inspired by his strength and resolve. One connection at the heart of the story is with his mother, Charlsie, whose love and devotion guide Dan through his toughest battles. Despite these challenges, h...

A Warhammer 40,000 AnthologyA collection of short stories focused on war-torn planets like Armageddon, as the Space Marines and Astra Militarum attempt to hold back many enemies of the Imperium before it's too late. In a hostile galaxy, there can be only war.READ IT BECAUSEThe galaxy is riven by war on a thousand fronts. It is up to the likes of the Astra Militarum, Black Templars, Blood Angels, Space Wolves, and more to fight despe...

SumikoA gripping tale of a young woman named Sumiko struggling against an ancient evil that caused havoc in her family line for centuries. Follow as she tries her best to live a normal teenage life in Taipei, but the monster within her likes to remind Sumiko that he is still around.

A Warhammer 40,000 AnthologyTwo novels, two novellas, and four short stories packed with ork action against some of their staunchest enemies. Dig deep into what makes facing the green tide such a daunting prospect.READ IT BECAUSEIn this epic collection, see all sides of the green tide collide. From the brilliant minds of some of Black Library’s favourite authors come tales of propa kunnin' and a whole lot of Waaagh!T...

A Warhammer 40,000 AnthologyThe 41st Millennium is a dark and terrible era where you will find little comfort or hope. Forget the power of technology and science. Forget the promise of progress and advancement. Forget any notion of common humanity or compassion. There is no peace amongst the stars, for in the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.READ IT BECAUSEFeaturing stories by some of Black Library's best-loved aut...