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A gripping thriller with a unique twist, Taken by Lisa Stone follows the story of 8-year-old Leila Smith, who vanishes without a trace from her home on the Hawthorn Estate. A nationwide search is...

Elvis Cole and Joe Pike are drawn into a dark world when Nita Morales hires them to find her missing daughter. She believes it's a ruse, but they soon discover that the truth is far more sinister.The...

A gripping thriller about a high-stakes kidnapping that pushes the limits of justice. When multimillionaire Gregory Marchant's daughter is taken by a ruthless group of ex-soldiers, Detective Chief...

A gripping thriller about a writer's desperate fight for survival. When his home is invaded and he's taken to a remote house in the wilderness, he faces a terrible choice: prove himself or die. Four...

Set in 1968 London, Taken is a gripping mystery that explores the dark secrets and lies that can bind families together. When two young women meet at a home for unmarried mothers, an unlikely...

Photographs Not Taken is a unique collection of essays by photographers who abandoned traditional tools to capture an image. Each contributor has stripped down their idea to its bare essence,...

The wealthy industrialist's world is turned upside down when the police inform her that her missing son has faked his own kidnapping. Desperate for answers, she turns to Elvis Cole and Joe Pike, a...

Former state trooper Jenna Darrow was taken hostage by a deadly vampire who terrorized her for hours, feeding on her blood and leaving her more dead than alive. She survived - albeit as an altered...

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost is a beautifully illustrated companion to the poet's famous poem. This heartwarming book features original text accompanied by warm and inviting illustrations that...

The Taken Girls by Glenn Cooper A family's Italian holiday villa is left untouched after their sudden disappearance. Four years later, two young girls return, but with no signs of aging. Their...

The Road Taken by Ann Garratt explores the impact of emigration and loss of homeland on personal identity. A journey back through her childhood reveals how Ann's Irish roots and subsequent move to...

Taken Captive: A Japanese POW's Story by Ooka ShoheiThis powerful and poignant memoir recounts the author's experiences as a prisoner of war in the Philippines during World War II. Starving and...

A blonde-haired girl lies frozen in fear, her painted red lips sealed shut in silence. This is just one scene from a crime thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.When Detective Amanda...

A tragic event sets off a chain of mysterious occurrences in this Hercule Poirot mystery. Gordon Cloade's sudden death sparks a surprising inheritance, and his widow finds herself at the centre of a...

Dame Edith Sitwell's autobiography, Taken Care Of, is a unique and fascinating account of her life. Completed just before her death in 1964, this book offers a glimpse into the life of one of...

Paths Not Yet Taken by Philip Rennett is a thought-provoking satirical drama that explores the complexities of human action and inaction. Set over five days, this novel weaves together crises,...

Trapped in her home, Priya is desperate for a moment to herself. But tonight brings outlaws who remind her that she's prey.A fantasy reverse harem Omegaverse novel, Taken concludes the story of...

Experience the raw power and unpredictability of grizzly bears in Glacier National Park. Kathleen Snow's gripping first-person accounts bring to life harrowing true stories of human-bear encounters...

A Caribbean cruise turns into a desperate fight for survival when a child is taken. With only 48 hours to find her, the parents and their friends embark on a perilous journey through treacherous...

Tess Knox's wedding day was supposed to be the happiest day of her life. But behind closed doors, a dark secret lurked, threatening to destroy everything she thought she knew about love and loyalty...

Gordon Cloade's life was cut short in a tragic bomb blast during the London blitz. His widow, Mrs Underhay, inherited his vast fortune overnight. However, her first husband is believed to be alive,...

Casey Edwards has demons to put right. She's been lost in booze and bad company since she had to give away her baby at 15. Now, she wants to find her child and make things right. In Soho, Casey meets...

Rosie Lewis shares her heart-wrenching experience as an experienced foster carer in this poignant and emotional memoir. When she takes on the case of Megan, a baby born with a drug addiction and a...

Taken by Force: Erotic Stories of Abduction and Captivity is a collection of stories that explore the complex and often taboo world of men kidnapping men. Editor Christopher Pierce brings together a...

Ricky McAllister's latest con has gone horribly wrong. He's been double-crossed and left for dead in a wealthy man's mansion. As he lies there, he sets off a chain of events that will lead to...

The Never Taken Images Photographic Paper Archive documents a unique long-term artistic project using photo-sensitive media. Swiss photographers Françoise and Daniel Cartier have been collecting and...

When Time is Taken by Norah Bradford is a powerful and thought-provoking true crime story that explores one of Northern Ireland's darkest periods. In 1979, Robert was tragically murdered in a...

Shannon Bliss has finally found a way out of her troubled past, but she knows she still has unfinished business to attend to. With evidence that could put her captors behind bars for a long time, she...

Robert Frost's poetry collection features twenty-eight poems that explore the human experience. Among these is "The Road Not Taken", a thought-provoking piece that invites reflection on choice and...

Taken: Inside the Alien-Human Abduction Agenda is a groundbreaking investigation into the paranormal links between humans and extraterrestrial beings. Dr. Karla Turner's startling accounts of alien...

The Rogue Not Taken by Sarah MacLean is a historical romance novel that combines the fun and guilty pleasure of celebrity gossip with a Regency twist. When Sophie, the least interesting of the Talbot...

Vintage cars are showcased in this collection of photographs taken at the Technik Museum Speyer in Germany. The museum's exhibition features a wide range of vehicles, including planes, trains,...

This mage's life was one of anonymity, but that changed when he became embroiled in the magical world once more. Now, his unique investigative talents are in high demand, but with great risk comes...

Zionism and the Roads Not Taken by Noam Pianko explores the thought of three key interwar Jewish intellectuals who challenged the traditional model of a sovereign nation-state. Simon Rawidowicz,...

Poems that explore being and becoming. This collection delves into the human experience, examining the complexities of existence through verse. The poems within offer a nuanced exploration of...

First published in 2001, Taken for a Ride reveals how new transport systems deliver extraordinary profits. Taxpayer funds are used to benefit private landowners.A new introduction by Fred Harrison...

The Remarkable Power of the Unremarkable By Eviatar Zerubavel Hardcover, 160 pages, published 2018. Our language choices often reflect and reinforce dominant cultural norms. Words like "openly gay"...

In 1931, Hans Litten's reputation as a brilliant lawyer and defender of those fighting against the Nazi movement was cemented. However, when he called Adolf Hitler to testify in court, it sparked a...

Riley Paige is back in this gripping second installment of her mystery series. A string of murders has shaken upstate New York, with victims found hanging in chains and no apparent motive or clues to...

Robert Frost's poetry collection features some of his most celebrated works, including "The Road Not Taken" and "Fire and Ice".These poems showcase Frost's unique style and exploration of themes such...

The Road Taken: An Archaeologist's Journey to the Land of the BibleSeymour Gitin recounts his life's journey, from childhood in 1940s Buffalo, New York, to a storied career as an archaeologist...

Lady Rose Munro's life is about to take a dramatic turn. Abducted by a mysterious stranger just days before her wedding, she finds herself in the midst of a treacherous game of loyalty and deception...

At Shadow Falls, teens with supernatural powers bond, fall in love, and learn to harness their abilities. But when a shocking revelation changes everything they thought they knew about themselves and...

The Taken Ones: A Novel by Jess LoureyTwo girls vanished. A woman was buried alive. Decades of secrets lie between these two crimes, waiting to be uncovered in this pulse-pounding novel.In 1980,...

The Tragedy of Political Theory: The Road Not Taken by J. Peter Euben explores the connection between ancient Greek tragedy and classical political theory.Euben argues that understanding Greek...

Soul Taken is the latest gripping installment in a bestselling urban fantasy series. When a powerful vampire goes missing, Mercy Thompson must navigate a treacherous landscape of alliances and...

The term "openly gay" has become widely accepted, but its counterpart "openly straight" remains less common. Eviatar Zerubavel explores why this is the case in his thought-provoking book, Taken for...

Places I've Taken My Body is a powerful and poignant exploration of identity, disability, and human experience. Molly McCully Brown weaves together a rich tapestry of themes and ideas, drawing on her...

The Shaping of a Soul: A Life Taken by SurpriseRichard Harries' life has been a journey of unexpected twists and turns, yet one that has remained true to his faith. Serving in the German army, he...

Taken by the Muse: On the Path to Becoming a Filmmaker is a story of self-discovery and creative journey. Anne Wheeler recounts her serendipitous path, from breaking with tradition to finding her own...

Explaining Three Texts Often Taken Out of Context by David Pawson explores key Christian concepts in an accessible way. This book examines Revelation 3:20, John 1:12-13 and John 3:16, presenting the...

The world as we know it has ended. Millions have been taken, leaving behind those who must choose to accept or reject the Savior in order to move forward with their lives. In this gripping story, a...

In this intense and sophisticated erotic romance, a young woman finds herself in a desperate situation. A man with a penchant for buying whatever he wants has stolen her away to a deserted island,...

Stephen Baskerville's "Taken Into Custody" reveals a shocking truth about the American family court system. In this exposé, he argues that family courts have become instruments of oppression,...

The Duke Not Taken by Julia London Amelia Ivanosen, Princess of Wesloria, has been navigating the complexities of royal life since her sister's ascension to the throne two years ago. To avoid...

Rambles Beyond Railways, Or, Notes in Cornwall Taken A-FootA collection of observations and reflections from the author's travels in Cornwall, this book offers a unique glimpse into the region's...

Yitzhak Greenberg and Modern Orthodoxy: The Road Not Taken explores the thought-provoking ideas of Rabbi Dr. Irving "Yitz" Greenberg, a leading figure in American Judaism. Sixteen scholars from...

Point Taken: How to Write Like the World's Best JudgesThis practical guide offers a step-by-step approach to crafting effective legal writing, drawing on the expertise of 34 esteemed judges. By...

Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong girl. A tense and gripping thriller about a kidnapping that goes horribly wrong. A woman is taken in the night, but not the one her captors intended. Instead, they've...

Soul Taken is the latest gripping installment in the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. When the vampire Wulfe vanishes, Mercy is left to navigate a complex web of supernatural threats and...

The Taken-down God Selected Poems 1997-2008 by Jorie GrahamAcclaimed poet Jorie Graham presents a coherent and compelling body of work, selected from her five previous books. This collection...

Acclaimed political journalist Anushka Asthana takes readers behind the scenes of the 2024 general election campaign in her gripping account, Taken As Red. With unparalleled access to key players and...

The Fraud of the Fraud: Have you been taken for a ride? This written documentary presents undisputed facts about various events, including 9/11, the Iraq war, and other conspiracy theories. It...

When an infant goes missing, Detective Sergeant Kate Miles is drawn into a high-profile and emotionally fraught case. Was the baby taken by an unknown abductor or is the answer closer to home?As Kate...

Lady Sophie's Society Splash When Sophie, the least interesting of the Talbot sisters, finds herself at the centre of a scandal, she is forced to flee London in search of a new life. Her decision is...

Alex Verus's reputation precedes him, attracting all manner of individuals to the White Stone tournament at Fountain Reach. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, Alex is tasked with uncovering...

When the hunt for a serial killer becomes personal, one agent's past comes back to haunt her. Cynthia Eden's latest novel follows Bailey Jones as she navigates her harrowing abduction by the infamous...

Hardcover, 198 pages. A dark and suspenseful psychological thriller follows Special Agent Riley Paige as she investigates a series of murders in upstate New York. With no apparent clues, the FBI...

This story explores the life of a young girl who becomes pregnant and chooses to have her baby. Born out of wedlock, she goes on to raise her daughter with the support of a wealthy partner.The phrase...

A Reluctant Guest Taken Hostage by Saddam HusseinThis powerful and thought-provoking poetry collection tells the story of one man's experience under the oppressive regime of Saddam Hussein.With its...

The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum by Ian Hollingshead In recent years, politics has taken some unexpected turns. From coalition governments to controversies over media regulation and public...

Taken is a gripping paranormal vampire romance by Shalini Boland. When Madison falls in love with Alexandre, she never expects her life to become a deadly game.Trapped in an underground city filled...

Harvesting the Biosphere: What We Have Taken from NatureVaclav Smil's comprehensive account explores human claims on the biosphere's stores of living matter, from prehistoric hunting to modern energy...

Terry Waite's harrowing account of his time as a hostage in Beirut is a powerful exploration of human endurance and resilience. This gripping story reveals the complexities of life under duress,...

Bertolt Brecht's Measures Taken and Other Lehrstücke is a collection of short plays that showcase his unique approach to theatre. Written in 1929 and 1930, these pieces are characterized by their...

Scarlett All her life, she's been scorned for what she is: an object of desire, a temptress, a demon. Now her dark powers of seduction might be her only salvation. Scarlett's world is one of darkness...

Alex's life is turned upside down when he finds the one person who completes him. However, this newfound love comes with its own set of challenges and heartache. As Alex navigates his relationships...

The Roman Conquest of Greece: A 53-Year Transformation. In less than fifty-three years, Rome rose from a regional power to an imperial force that conquered almost the entire known world. This pivotal...

The Roman Conquest of Greece: A Story of Power and Culture In 229 BCE, Rome set foot on Greek soil for the first time. Just sixty years later, it had become one of the first provinces of the emerging...

When frightening notes start appearing in her home, Jen Logan's perfect world shatters. The delicate white blooms of the oleander plant are an omen of death, and whoever is sending them knows this...

Amanda Gibson's life is consumed by her work as a journalist, but everything changes when she meets William Townsend, billionaire owner of a major clothing brand. A misunderstanding leads to an...

A chilling concept and a gripping debut from G.D. Sanders. When a teenage girl reappears unharmed but pregnant, DI Edina Ogborne is tasked with investigating the case. As she delves deeper, she...

How Did I Get Here? Making Peace with the Road Not Taken by Jesse BrownerThis thought-provoking exploration asks whether we've lived the life we intended. A novelist and United Nations employee,...

Rosa Mulholland's Strange Stories are a testament to her mastery of the macabre. This collection brings together some of her most unsettling and supernatural tales, gathered from her novels and...

Nobody's Fool: How to Avoid Being Taken inPsychologists Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris explore the science of deception, revealing the key habits of thinking and reasoning that make us...

The One Who Was Taken by Kerry Wilkinson is an unputdownable mystery novel that follows Nicola and Millie's desperate search for each other after a fateful summer night in the local park. Fifteen...

A Completely Unputdownable Mystery Thriller When a young woman's body is discovered in a park, local detective Jo is shocked to the core. The discovery is the second innocent victim to turn up dead...

Russian-born conceptual artists Ilya and Emilia Kabakov are among the most celebrated artists of their generation. Their work fuses the everyday with the conceptual, exploring universal themes such...

A collection of three erotic stories about close encounters with technology. This set includes "Taken by the Tetris Blocks", "Conquered by Clippy" and "Invaded by the iWatch". The stories are...

Singapore's era of pluralism between the 1950s and 1970s was marked by cultural, intellectual and political dynamism. A diverse range of individuals, including students, labour unions, ambitious...

Shifting Horizons: A collection of short stories and flash fiction that explore the complexities of life during challenging times.Sheena Billett's anthology features a range of sensitively written...

Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken" is one of America's most beloved and enduring works of literature. Yet, despite its widespread popularity, it remains a subject of debate among readers and...

The Good Ones Are Taken by Taj McCoy is a hilarious and steamy romantic comedy that will leave you hungry for more. Maggie's search for her Prince Charming takes an unexpected turn when she meets...

Charles Bukowski's final journals offer a candid and humorous look at the writer's life as death draws near. In these last writings, Bukowski shares intimate moments from his own existence,...

Gujarat and the Gujaratis: A Satirical Look at Life in 19th-Century India. First published in 1882, this book offers a unique glimpse into life in Gujarat during the late 19th century. Written by...

Little Girl Taken is an absolutely gripping and heart-pounding crime thriller that follows Detective Madison Harper as she returns to work after a case that left her life in shambles. Her first day...

The Tolerability of Risk: A New Framework for Risk Management A growing debate about risk regulation has sparked calls for new approaches and fresh ideas. This book provides a historical and topical...

Robert Frost's poetry has enchanted readers for over a century with its deceptively simple yet profound exploration of human choice and doubt. This Penguin Classics Deluxe edition presents some of...

The film industry has long been shaped by global forces, but some countries have resisted this trend. In "Exception Taken", Jonathan Buchsbaum examines how France has challenged Hollywood's dominance...

The Perception of Risk explores how our society's concerns about modern life dangers shape our understanding of risk. Paul Slovic examines the gap between expert views and public perceptions, tracing...