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The Nickel Boys is a devastating narrative that dramatizes a dark chapter in American history. In 1960s Florida, two boys are unjustly sentenced to a juvenile reformatory, where they face a hellish...

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead is a powerful and haunting novel about two boys sentenced to a reform school in 1960s Florida. Abandoned by his parents, Elwood Curtis is brought up by his loving...

Nickel and Dimed: Undercover in Low-Wage AmericaBy Barbara Ehrenreich, Granta Books, 2021This groundbreaking book tells the story of Ehrenreich's undercover journey into the world of low-wage...

Dawn Nickel, a leading voice in the recovery community, presents a daily meditation book that acknowledges the unique needs of women in recovery. This book provides a safe space for women to reflect...

The Future Shock by Alvin Toffler is a groundbreaking work that predicted the anxieties of a world transformed by rapidly emerging technologies. Its insightful analysis of accelerating change has had...

Shocking Cinema of the 70s explores the decade's most controversial films, from hard-hitting dramas to provocative thrillers. This collection delves into the historical and social forces that shaped...

Termination Shock by Neal Stephenson In this visionary technothriller, climate change has reached a catastrophic tipping point. A swirling vortex of superstorms, rising sea levels, and deadly...

Short and Shocking! is a collection of surprising and thought-provoking stories that will keep you turning the pages. With over forty tales in one book, each story is unique and special, ranging from...

The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism Naomi Klein's groundbreaking book reveals how a small group of powerful individuals are exploiting global catastrophes to reshape the world in...

The Candy Cards: The Shocking Story of Dean Corll In the late 1960s, a seemingly ordinary figure was handing out free candy to teenagers in a working-class neighborhood. But behind the friendly...

Body Shocks: Extreme Tales of Body Horror by Ellen Datlow Ellen Datlow presents 29 spine-tingling tales of body horror that will leave you unsettled. This anthology delves into the darker aspects of...

The Shock of the Anthropocene: The Earth, History and Us The Earth has entered a new epoch: the Anthropocene. This geological revolution of human origin marks a significant shift in our understanding...

The Shock of the Old challenges the conventional narrative of technological progress, revealing a more nuanced and complex history of innovation. By exploring the intersection of technology,...

The Complete Future Shocks, Volume Two by Alan Moore is a collection of mind-bending one-off sci-fi stories from 2000 AD. This second volume in Tharg's Futureshocks series features early work by...

Bloody London is a unique and terrifying walk through the dark, gore-drenched streets of the capital, uncovering the city's most shocking and gruesome secrets.From the sites of executions and...

A shocking twist awaits in this gripping psychological thriller. When Paige Nichols meets her husband's new colleague, she suspects an affair is unfolding before her eyes. But as Cara Morton makes a...

Explore the chilling world of serial killers in this gripping true crime compendium. Uncover the shocking stories and delve into the twisted minds behind some of history's most infamous murderers...

Shell Shocked: My Life with the Turtles, Flo and Eddie, and Frank Zappa and Others A candid and humorous memoir by Howard Kaylan, the original lead vocalist of the Turtles, recounting his life...

Follow the Money: The Shocking Deep State Connections of the Anti-Trump CabalDan Bongino exposes the intricate web of connections between powerful Democrats and the Deep State, who conspired to...

A gripping domestic thriller that explores the darker side of suburban life. When a group of parents make a reckless pact at a school fundraiser, the consequences are devastating. As the truth begins...

Deranged is a true story of one of America's most notorious killers. Albert Fish, a seemingly ordinary man, led a life of unimaginable horror in the 1930s. This book, written by Harold Schechter,...

Boston's darkest secret was finally laid to rest in 1874, when 14-year-old Jesse Pomeroy was arrested for a series of heinous crimes that shocked the city. Now, acclaimed true crime writer Harold...

The Boyfriend is a gripping psychological suspense novel with a shocking twist. Twenty years after her boyfriend's disappearance, Jodie's life is turned upside down when she discovers a T-shirt with...

Get the authentic words and phrases of the Celtic language of Ireland for your tattoo or inscription. This comprehensive guide features over 400 Irish-language words, phrases, and sayings, along with...

Guidance Note 5: Protection Against Electric Shock provides essential safety guidance for specifiers, designers, contractors, and inspectors. The document has been updated to reflect changes in BS...

Fanny and Stella: The Young Men Who Shocked Victorian England By Neil McKenna In 1870, two young men were arrested in London for dressing as women. Their case sparked a sensational trial that...

Get the full story behind the shocking true crime case of Jeffrey Epstein, a billionaire with a dark secret.From humble beginnings to the elite of New York City and Palm Beach, Epstein's rise to...

A psychological thriller with a shocking twist, this novel tells the story of Samira Wilder's seemingly perfect marriage to wealthy and handsome pro golfer Roland Graham. As she settles into his...

Forensic science has played a crucial role in solving some of the world's most heinous crimes. This book delves into the real-life stories where DNA evidence and expert analysis have helped...

The Evidence is a gripping psychological thriller about Simone Fischer, a young mother accused of murdering her husband. Journalist Esme secures an exclusive interview with Simone after a decade in...

The Teddy Boy Wars: A Youth Cult that Shocked Britain In 1950s Britain, a sudden and mysterious phenomenon emerged among young men. Dressed in distinctive fashion, they took to the streets, dance...

The Plot: A Seismic Account of Power and Deception in Westminster A fly-on-the-wall account of the plot to bring down Boris Johnson, this book reveals a devastating fault line within government...

A car accident leaves a couple fighting for their lives in hospital, but their minds are consumed by a shocking discovery: a scarf belonging to a young woman with honey-coloured hair, a victim of a...

The Inheritance is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. After her husband's death, a mother returns to their Scottish holiday home with her three grown-up...

Scams and Swindlers: A Collection of Shocking True Stories of the World's Most Daring Con Artists This book delves into the world of con artists, revealing the mind-bending schemes and crimes that...

The Family Across the Street is a gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist. When a chance encounter with a neighbour reveals a dark secret, one woman's life is forever changed.As the...

The Kidnapping: An Abduction, a Bloody Rescue and a Manhunt That Shocked IrelandThis gripping true crime account intertwines personal narratives with wider themes of remembrance, loss, courage and...

A fascinating look at the trials that shaped modern Britain. Thomas Grant's book explores the most sensational and intriguing cases that took place in Court Number One of the Old Bailey, a court that...

When a man vanishes on the night after proposing, his fiancée's life is turned upside down. But is he in danger, or has he simply walked out?As Grace searches for answers, she uncovers a hidden...

The Housewarming: A Completely Unputdownable Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist by S. E. Lynes. A year after Abi's disappearance, her mother Ava is still haunted by the day she vanished...

The Perfect Father: The True Story of Chris Watts, His All-American Family, and a Shocking MurderBy John Glatt, St. Martin's Publishing GroupDiscover the tragic truth behind the seemingly perfect...

The Hitmen: A Family of Killers for Hire The Wilson family's business was simple: assassination. Brothers Eric, Keith, John, their cousin Alan, and nephew Luke worked for Ireland's criminal gangs,...

Deadly Equines: A Fact-Filled Analysis of Meat-Eating Horses Reveals a Hidden History.For centuries, horses have been perceived as gentle herbivores, but what if evidence demonstrated a darker side...

The Wrong Child by M. J. Arlidge is a gripping thriller about a mother's dark secret and a daughter's desperate plea for help. When 3-month-old Max is abducted, his parents are plunged into a...

Helen Naylor's heart-wrenching true story reveals a shocking family secret that upended her life. Ten years ago, she discovered her mother had been faking debilitating illnesses for thirty years. The...

A Murder in Hollywood: The Untold Story of Tinseltown's Most Shocking Crime In the glamorous world of 1950s Hollywood, a dark and violent tale of abuse and murder unfolded. Lana Turner, a star of the...

Vinnie's past is marked by tragedy and loss. A childhood accident left him with fragmented memories, making him sensitive and anxious. His family and brother Frank have been his lifeline, but as they...

A History of British Serial Killing: The Shocking Account of Jack the Ripper, Harold Shipman and BeyondBy the UK's leading criminologist, David Wilson, this book tells the stories of Britain's serial...

Hotel K: Bali's most notorious jail is a place where paradise and hell coexist in stark contrast. Located on the island of Bali, this infamous prison has been home to a diverse range of inmates,...

Miles Morales: Shock Waves is a gripping graphic novel that follows Miles' journey as he balances his life as Spider-Man with school at Brooklyn Visions Academy. When a devastating earthquake strikes...

Twelve Shocking True Crime Murder Cases Discover the darkest corners of human nature in this gripping collection of true crime stories. Spanning over 100 years and multiple countries, these twelve...

A shocking true story about familial betrayal, horrifying secrets and when justice prevails. Maureen Wood's memoir recounts her dark past, growing up in an abusive household where she was subjected...

A family with a dark secret. A child who refuses to speak. Rosie must help her before it's too late. Nine-year-old Caitlin has been living in silence, unable to express the fears that haunt her. When...

This book offers a unique insight into the minds of America's most notorious killers. Based on the popular Netflix documentary series, it features ten compelling cases with exclusive material.The...

Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms: A Practical Guide to Assessing Macro Economic Risk This new book offers a fresh approach to understanding macroeconomic risk, providing a valuable framework for...

Hitler in Paris: A Photograph that Shocked the World at War. In June 1940, Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime had just overrun Paris, the capital of France. As he stood before the Eiffel Tower, the iconic...

The Explorer and the Journalist: Frederick Cook, Philip Gibbs and the Scandal that Shocked the World In 1909, a telegram from American explorer Frederick Cook sent shockwaves through the polar...

Randy Lanier's life took a dramatic turn when he traded his childhood dream of racing at the Indianapolis 500 for a speedboat and a lucrative pot smuggling operation. As his smuggling business...

The greatest FA Cup Final shock of all time is revealed in this definitive account. On 5 May 1973, Sunderland, a team from the lower reaches of the Championship, pulled off an incredible upset...

The Hunt for the Silver Killer: A Shocking True Story of Murder and Investigation In 1996 and 1999, two elderly couples died in Wilmslow, Cheshire, under tragic circumstances. The police...

The Secret History of Flight 149: The True Story Behind the Most Shocking Government Cover-Up of the Last Thirty Years On 1 August 1990, British Airways Flight 149 departed from Heathrow airport,...

Terry O'Neill's story is one of unimaginable hardship and courage. At just ten years old, he stood up in court to testify against his brutal foster parents, accused of the manslaughter of his...

True Crime Stories: A Collection of Shocking Tales from Real-Life Murderers, Thieves, and Gangsters. This book delves into the darkest corners of human nature, presenting a chilling compilation of...

A shocking true story of a young girl's desperate bid for safety, and the woman who took her in.Tilly's life is marked by fear and abuse, but when she asks to be placed in foster care, she is given a...

Beast: The Top Secret Ilmor-Penske Engine That Shocked the Racing World at the Indy 500 In 1994, a revolutionary new engine was unveiled for the Indianapolis 500, sending shockwaves through the...

At just 14, Gaia's life was turned upside down when she was groomed and exploited by a criminal gang. Despite being placed in care, she was left vulnerable and subjected to horrific abuse and...

Oscar Pistorius' meteoric rise to Olympic glory and international celebrity came to an abrupt end in 2013. A shocking crime scene unfolded, leaving millions stunned and divided. Clinical psychologist...

The Acquired Wagons of British Railways Volume 5 Open Goods Wagons (including Medium Goods, High Goods, Hybars, Shocks and PW Opens) by David Larkin. This detailed guide covers the open goods wagons...

Married... With Children vs. the World: The Inside Story of the Shock-Com that Launched FOX and Changed TV Comedy ForeverA behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking show from its producer,...

Shell Shock to PTSD: A Comprehensive Analysis of Military Psychiatry This book provides a thought-provoking evaluation of the history and practice of military psychiatry, exploring the evolution of...

The Perfect Parents by J A Baker is a gripping psych thriller that explores the darker side of seemingly perfect families. Behind closed doors, the Hemsworths' marriage and family life are revealed...

Discover the shocking true crime cases of kids who kill in this disturbing collection. From a 12-year-old boy who brutally murdered another child, to a 15-year-old who became a hitman, these cases...

Discover the shocking true crime cases of kids who kill in this latest volume from Robert Keller.From a boy with a horror obsession who uses a claw hammer to act out his fantasies, to a 16-year-old...

Bill Maher's latest book is a hilarious and incisive commentary on American life, politics, and culture. Drawing on his years of experience as host of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Maher delivers...

Miles Morales, the Spider-Man from Brooklyn, is on the case when a new student's father goes missing. The investigation leads him to a surprising connection between the student's father and a major...

A shocking thriller inspired by the true stories of a male prison officer in a women's prison. Prison Officer Jim Dalton works on the male side of HMP Peterborough, a place fuelled by...

The Snapshot Killer: The Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Christopher WilderA chilling account of a monster who evaded detection for over twenty years, luring young girls with the promise of a...

The Fake Wife is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Olive Anderson's life is a living nightmare, six months into a marriage that her friends warned her...

Buried Beneath the Boarding House is a shocking true story of deception, exploitation and murder. In 1988, detectives investigated the disappearance of a man from a boarding house for the elderly and...

The Zodiac: A True Story of America's Most Elusive Serial Killer The Zodiac's crimes were marked by a twisted sense of pleasure and a desire to taunt the authorities. With a series of gruesome...

The global population is projected to decline, a trend that has occurred throughout history in response to catastrophe. In "Empty Planet", Darrell Bricker and John Ibbitson explore the consequences...

Death in the Blood: the Most Shocking Scandal in NHS HistoryA gripping narrative that spans over two decades, this book tells the story of the NHS infected blood scandal, one of the worst treatment...

The Nurse by J. A. Corrigan is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the complexities of the human psyche. When true crime author Theo Hazel visits nurse Rose Marlowe behind bars, he...

Glorious Rock Bottom is a raw and honest memoir about the author's 20-year struggle with addiction. Bryony Gordon, a respected journalist and mental health campaigner, shares her story of how hitting...

Discover the most shocking and bizarre animal facts on the planet! This picture book is packed with full-color photos and fascinating facts about strange and special creatures. From hagfish to...

Frank Brill, a retired small-town newspaper editor, has been given a terminal diagnosis. Rather than compile a bucket list of all the things he's wanted to do in his life, he creates a 'fuck-it list'...

Discover the fascinating stories behind 90 iconic watches, from the Rolex Daytona to the Casio G-Shock. This beautifully photographed book explores the histories behind era-defining timepieces,...

The story of Sophie and her mother, Amelia-Rose, is one of love, loss, and the devastating consequences of a tragic event. When Matty Melgren enters their lives, the relationship between the two...

Dark Heart: A Journey into Britain's Hidden World This book tells the story of Nick Davies' journey into the hidden realm of poverty and exploitation in British cities. On a rainy autumn evening, he...

Daddy's Wicked Parties: A True Story of Child Abuse This book tells the shocking true story of a young girl's experience of child abuse. At the centre of the story is a charismatic father who...

Bad taste is the essence of entertainment, according to John Waters, and his autobiography is a testament to that philosophy. This book tells the story of Waters's life, from his upbringing in...

A burned body is found in a disused signal box, and suspicion falls on a lonely teenager. However, DS Imogen Grey suspects there's more to the case than meets the eye. As she investigates, her...

Elsa Schiaparelli's autobiography is a fascinating account of her rise from a humble beginning to becoming a renowned fashion designer. Born in 1890, Schiaparelli's life was marked by her flair for...

A summer that will leave a lasting impact. Claire's sister Holly has been missing from Martha's Vineyard, and despite receiving a message claiming she's safe, Claire is convinced her sister didn't...

Horrible Husbands is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker side of marriage and relationships. When secrets are revealed and old wounds reopen, the lines between loyalty and...

A girl in a new country. A dark secret left behind. A dead body which might tell all. Paloma has led a privileged life since being adopted from an orphanage in Sri Lanka, but her parents'...

A devastating threat has been made against Sarah Mason and her young daughter Molly. Her world turned upside down when she receives news that her child has been taken as punishment for something she...

Louise Beech's Eighteen Seconds is a poignant and powerful memoir that delves into the complexities of her childhood. The author recounts her experiences with unflinching honesty, weaving a narrative...

Sarbjit Kaur Athwal's courageous story is one of immense bravery and fear. In 1998, her sister-in-law was murdered in an honor killing by her husband's family, sparking a nine-year fight for justice...

The Kennedy Curse: A Revealing Account of America's Most Famous Family The Kennedys have long been synonymous with American royalty, their name evoking a sense of charisma and public service...