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Blood Ties: The Calabrian Mafia is a searing insider account of one of Italy's most powerful and feared crime syndicates. With unparalleled access, Claudio Antonelli and Gianluigi Nuzzi reveal the...

Brianna Bright, Ballerina Knight is a heartwarming story about finding one's true talent and purpose. When Princess Brianna's dreams of becoming a ballerina seem impossible, she embarks on a journey...

The Navigators of Dune is the final book in the Schools of Dune trilogy, set 10,000 years before the events of Dune. This epic conclusion to the series explores the origins of the Bene Gesserit...

Learn the skills you need to create stunning digital artwork with Adobe Illustrator. This comprehensive guide takes you from the basics to advanced techniques, using real-world projects to illustrate...

The Butlerian Jihad is the first book in a series that explores the origins of a war against thinking machines in a vast, complex universe. This epic novel delves into the early days of the Spacing...

This book is a straightforward introduction to consent for kids and families. It explains that your body belongs to you and that you have the right to set your own rules and boundaries with others...

A 1999 snapshot of American film culture on the brink of the Millennium, Best. Movie. Year. Ever. is a celebration and analysis of the movies that defined that year. From Fight Club to The Sixth...

Rewire Your Mindset: Take Control of Your Mental, Emotional and Physical World Are you in charge of your life, or are you being swept away by things that seem out of your control? This book shows you...

Discover the beauty of the North York Moors with these carefully selected circular walks, graded to suit all abilities. From leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes, this guide offers a range of...

The Rogue Crew is a thrilling tale of bravery and friendship, as the Long Patrol team of hares joins forces with the fearless sea otters of the Rogue Crew to defend their home against a terrifying...

Song for the Unraveling of the World A new short story collection from a modern master of the form, walking the tightrope between literary fiction, sci-fi, and horror. In these stories, doubt,...

The Union Pacific and Its Predecessors is a comprehensive history of the Union Pacific railroad, one of the nation's first transcontinental railroads. Formed in 1862, the Union Pacific has been in...

Linux for the Superuser: A Comprehensive Guide to the Linux Operating System Understand the inner workings of Linux and take control of your computer. Unlike other operating systems, Linux provides...

Adobe Illustrator Classroom in a Book 2024 Release is a comprehensive guide to learning Adobe Illustrator. With 17 lessons, it provides real-world, project-based learning to cover the basics and...

Stanley Baxter's television specials delighted over 20 million viewers at a time, cementing his reputation as a master of pantomime. Behind the scenes, however, Baxter struggled to reveal the full...

A 5-in-1 Collection of The Passion Translation Old Testament Experience the rich history and vibrant prophecy of the Old Testament in this comprehensive collection. The Passion Translation Old...

The Presidents Noted Historians Rank America's Best--and Worst--Chief Executives C-SPAN's Historians Surveys of Presidential Leadership have been a benchmark for decades, ranking America's presidents...

This comprehensive guide to fault finding in electrical circuits is ideal for anyone who needs to diagnose and repair electrical faults in domestic, commercial, or industrial settings. Written by an...

The Invention of Hugo Cabret is a captivating mystery that follows the life of Hugo, a young orphan who keeps to himself in the walls of a busy train station in Paris. His survival depends on secrets...

Pass the Irish Driving Test with Confidence Get the inside knowledge you need to pass your driving test first time. This practical guide reveals the actual testing scorecard used by the Department of...

A rich and vivid history of Britain's second city is revealed in this comprehensive account of Manchester's people and place. From its Roman roots to its modern-day influence, Manchester's story is...

Dune: Hunters of Dune is a science fiction novel that continues the story of Paul Muad'Dib, resurrected from the past to face a mysterious Enemy threatening the universe. Aboard a sophisticated...

Heap 2025: University Degree Course Offers provides essential guidance for students navigating the UK's vast array of undergraduate degree courses. Drawing on the author's 50 years of experience as a...

London's gang warfare was a brutal and complex phenomenon that predated the infamous Krays. In the early 20th century, rival gangs clashed in violent battles over territory and pride. The Bethnal...

The IET Wiring Regulations: Explained and Illustrated provides clear guidance on simplifying the most commonly misunderstood aspects of the IET Wiring Regulations. This book focuses on areas where...

A remarkable glimpse into the complexities of relationships and the secrets we keep. Romantic Times. Kim Luchetti returns to her family farm in Illinois after eight years away, forced to confront the...

God's gentle voice whispers words of comfort, joy, and unconditional love into the heart of his people. This daily devotional offers a daily dose of encouragement, helping you lean into God's...

The Sisterhood of Dune is set 83 years after the Battle of Corrin, where the last thinking machines were destroyed. The descendants of the disgraced Harkonnen family have sworn vengeance against the...

The Bullworker Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to the Isometric Exercise System The Bullworker Bible is a science-based, user-friendly guide that shows how to use the Bullworker exercise system to...

The Crate Escape is the remarkable true story of a young man's determination to return to his homeland after feeling trapped in Australia. In 1962, he embarked on an extraordinary journey, flying for...

Railways were invented to carry goods, primarily minerals. By the time of nationalisation, their role as common carrier had fully developed, with a century of use under their belt. This comprehensive...

Redwall is a story of courage and friendship, set in the idyllic Mossflower Wood. A year of peace and abundance has brought the gentle mice together to celebrate, but a sinister shadow looms over the...

Big Paracord Book: 50 Useful Paracord Projects For Beginners And Advanced Discover the versatility of paracord with this comprehensive guide to 50 useful projects. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts,...

The Encyclopedia of Guitar Chord Inversions is a comprehensive guide to expanding your guitar chord vocabulary across the entire fretboard. By using a movable chord system, this book provides a clear...

Santa Claus has lost his way. After a tragedy strikes the North Pole, he turns his back on humanity and gives up on Christmas. But one boy still believes in him, and that could be the biggest mistake...

52 Assignments: Street Photography is a comprehensive guide to unlocking your creative potential as a street photographer. With 52 color-coded commissions and concepts, this book provides a...

Beau Wants to Know is a charming picture book that invites young children to explore the world around them with curiosity and imagination. When his mind starts to wander, Beau's adventures take him...

Brighten up your days with a unique perspective. This innovative collection of 366 poems offers a fresh take on the year, with each poem inspired by a significant event associated with that day. From...

DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 3: The Prophet is the epic conclusion to the graphic novel adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. This visual masterpiece brings together classic science fiction and...

The Fitness Mindset: Eat for Energy, Train for Tension, Manage Your Mindset, Reap the ResultsDiscover a proven approach to achieving your fitness goals and transforming your mindset. This book...

Brigid, a complex and multifaceted figure, has been revered worldwide for centuries in her various guises as both goddess and saint. This book explores the development of this unique mythical and...

Explore the scenic Cumbrian Coast Railway with David Hindle. This book is perfect for those who enjoy discovering new places and appreciate the beauty of the Lake District and its wildlife. The book...

Becoming Brianna by Terri Libenson is a heartwarming story about finding confidence and navigating the challenges of middle school. As Bri prepares for her bat mitzvah, she's faced with a series of...

Racing the Wind: A Cumbrian Childhood is a poignant and evocative memoir that captures the essence of rural life in 1950s Britain. Patricia Nolan's account of her formative years, set against the...

The Transcantabrian: A Journey on the 'Coal Train' is a travelogue that follows the route of the old narrow gauge railway between Bilbao and Leon, through the provinces of Vizcaya, Santander, Burgos,...

Oswald: Return of the King by Edoardo Albert is a historical novel that tells the story of Oswald, the exiled prince who becomes king of Northumbria. After much hardship, Oswald and his family arrive...

The Cumbrian Coast in the Classic Diesel Years is a nostalgic look back at the region's railway heritage. Paul Shannon's photographs capture the beauty and charm of this bygone era, when steam trains...

The Precambrian Evolution of the North China Craton provides a detailed synthesis of the geology, structure, and evolution of one of the world's oldest cratonic blocks. Focusing on Neoarchean mantle...

Winifred Nicholson Cumbrian Rag Rugs is a beautifully illustrated book celebrating the work of British rag rug designer Winifred Nicholson.Nicholson's inspiration for her craft began in the early...

The GonMad Cumbrian Dictionary and Phrase Book is a unique collection of words and phrases that celebrate the quirky side of Cumbria. First launched online in 1997, this tongue-in-cheek dictionary...

Patrick O'Brian's life was marked by a remarkable blend of literary genius and personal seclusion. In A Very Private Life, his stepson Nikolai Tolstoy offers an intimate portrait of the man behind...

Brian Robeson returns to the Canadian wilderness in this gripping sequel to Hatchet. Two years after surviving fifty-four days alone, he is sent back by the government to test his survival skills...

The Umbrian Thursday Night Supper Club is a true story about five extraordinary women who meet every week in the hills above Italy's Orvieto to cook, eat and share their life stories. In this unique...

Wearmouth and Jarrow: Northumbrian Monasteries in an Historic LandscapeThis study presents new research on the sophisticated centers of learning and artistic culture of Wearmouth and Jarrow, two of...

Cumbrian Cthulhu Complete Short Stories Volumes 1-4 is a collection of horror stories set in the Cumbrian region, inspired by the H.P. Lovecraft legendary Cthulhu Mythos. The book brings together...

The Golden Age and the Viking Age: Gaelic Influence in Northumbria. This comprehensive study explores the connections between the Gaelic world and the Northumbrian kingdom, shedding new light on the...

The Path of The 50th: The Story of the 50th (Northumbrian) Division This comprehensive account of the 50th (Northumbrian) Division's role in World War II is based on the personal diaries, note-books,...

The Cambrian Period: A Biological Big Bang The earliest life forms on Earth were single-celled bacteria and algae, laying the foundation for the diverse range of organisms that followed. This period,...

Isaac Milburn's remarkable life story spans from humble beginnings as a gamekeeper to his appointment as Royal bonesetter. His journey took him from rural Northumberland to the royal court, where he...

The Northumbrians: North-East England and Its People - A New History In this comprehensive new history, Dan Jackson explores the deep roots of Northumbrian culture, revealing how the region's unique...

A Very Cumbrian Murder: The Tragic Story of the Lady in the Lake by Douglas Binstead This is a full and frank account of one of the most notorious cases in our criminal history, told from the...

The Northumbrians: North-East England and Its People - A New History Dan Jackson explores the deep roots of Northumbrian culture in this new history of the people of North East England. He delves...

The Cambrian Railways Gallery A Pictorial Journey Through Time is a comprehensive and visually stunning exploration of the history of the Cambrian Railways. This book in Pen & Sword's 'Gallery'...

A Stranger In My Own Hometown is a gripping legal thriller that explores the complexities of Islam in the West. When a crusading newspaper reporter is sued by the Council for Islamic Religious...

The Cambrian Explosion: Evolution's Big Bang? Or Darwin's Dilemma Walter Starkey presents a thought-provoking exploration of the creation vs. evolution debate, arguing that animals can be understood...

The River by Gary Paulsen Two years after surviving fifty-four days alone in the Canadian wilderness, Brian Robeson is sent back to the wilderness by the government. This time, he's accompanied by a...

The Cimbri Appear Out of the Northern Mists In 120 BC, the Cimbri, a Germanic tribe, face an uncertain future as rising sea levels, temperatures, and precipitation threaten their survival. A final...

Rainbow Magic: Brianna the Bee Fairy Special Join Rachel and Kirsty as they meet a brand-new fairy who helps look after all the bees in Fairyland and the real world. But when her special items are...

A Lake District Christmas: Tales and Traditions of Cumbrian Yuletides PastExperience the nostalgic charm of Cumbria's winter celebrations, as compiled by Alan Cleaver. This collection brings together...

The Cimbrian War 113-101 BC: The Rise of Caius Marius In the late 2nd century BC, Rome faced its greatest challenge yet - the Cimbrian War. A series of devastating defeats at the hands of Germanic...

Slow Death in the Fast Lane is a gripping legal thriller that delves into the world of tax fraud and corruption. When Harvey Berkowitz's creative accounting lands him in court, he's assigned an...

Death is a great sacrament. It is the birth of a person from this earthly, temporary life, into eternity. In this volume, St Ignatius Brianchaninov explores the mystical boundaries that govern the...

Brian May's personal archive comes alive in this unique collection of over 300 previously unseen 3D photographs. The images, taken using stereo cameras carried by Brian throughout his life, offer a...

This comprehensive collection explores 100+ years of films that have sparked controversy and debate with their explicit content. From classic cinema to modern blockbusters, Stephen Tropiano examines...

A comprehensive guide to Patrick O'Brian's unique writing style, A Sea of Words is an in-depth reference that explores the full range of terms and phrases used throughout his novels. This updated...

A refuge from life's turmoil, this book offers a profound exploration of prayer as a means to return to God's loving presence. Through meditations on scripture and the wisdom of early Christian...

The RMS Queen Mary, a ship of unparalleled grandeur, has been a silent witness to history for thirty-one years. Its storied past includes helping to defeat Hitler and serving as a luxurious getaway...

The Beginning of a King's Journey: A Collection of Cantabrian Legends. In 17th-century Spain, a young king's travels took him to the town of San Vicente de la Barquera. There, he encountered a...

Discover afresh the transforming message of Jesus. This book offers an alternative vision of Christian faith and life, one that has sparked both praise and condemnation among those who have...

A gritty and powerful story about a single mother's desperate struggle to survive in a world of crime. Francesca is drawn into the dark underworld dealings of Tony Lambrianu, notorious gangland boss,...

Nietzsche's On Morality offers a profound exploration of ethics and morality. Brian Leiter provides a clear and compelling introduction to Nietzsche's ideas, including 'the will to power', the 'slave...

Dangerous Games is a gritty and powerful story about a young woman's desperate bid for freedom. Annette Lambrianu leaves behind her comfortable life in Italy to start anew in London, but she soon...

Francesca is a gritty and powerful story about a single mother struggling to get by. When an act of desperation leads her to owe a debt to a notorious gangland boss, she finds herself drawn into the...

A gripping gangland series comes to a shocking conclusion with Dirty Dealings. Tony Lambrianu's empire is built on deceit and betrayal, but when threats loom from all sides, he must fight for...

The Cambrian Ocean World: A Record of Ancient Sea Life in North America. During the Cambrian Period, nearly every modern group of animals appeared, marking a critical time in Earth's history. This...

Sailor of Liberty: An Epic Napoleonic Naval Adventure by J. D. Davies. In 1793, France is torn apart by internal strife and external threats from powerful European monarchies. Amidst this turmoil,...

Bodies at Sea: Sex, Drugs and the Physical Form in the Aubrey-Maturin Novels This study explores the complex relationships between bodies - both physical and figurative - in Patrick O'Brian's...

A skeleton is unearthed at Earlsacre Hall's lost gardens, sparking an investigation that soon becomes entangled with a recent murder case. A man has been found stabbed to death in a caravan at a...

Church Going Gone: A Biography of Religion, Doubt, and FaithBrian Mountford's memoir takes readers on a journey through his life as a priest, spanning over seven decades of social change and...

Sailor of Liberty by J. D. Davies is set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1793 France. As the infant republic faces threats from within and without, Philippe Kermorvant arrives in Brittany, driven...

The Marine Art of Geoff Hunt: A Master Painter's Journey. Geoff Hunt is renowned for his captivating marine art, which has adorned the covers of numerous bestselling novels. This book offers a unique...

The Cambrian Way Classic Wales Mountain Trek - South to North from Cardiff to Conwy Spanning 479km from the south coast to the north, this iconic route takes walkers through the heart of Wales,...

A comprehensive guide to navigating the Aubrey-Maturin novels, this updated atlas features maps created exclusively for each novel in the series. New chapters have been added to cover the final books...

A comprehensive guide to the Aubrey-Maturin series, this book catalogues every person, animal, ship, and cannon mentioned by name in Patrick O'Brian's 21 novels. With over 5,000 alphabetized entries,...

The Bad Boy by Gillian Godden In the world of the Lambrianus family, reputation is everything. Adam Lambrianu, born with privilege and entitlement, has a wild and reckless reputation that precedes...

The Bad Boy by Gillian Godden Adam Lambrianu is a man with a reputation for being a playboy and a bad boy. Born into a family of wealth and power, he's determined to make his own way in the world...

Tony Lambrianu's world is one of glamour and excess, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of power struggles and ruthless ambition. As the boss of a high-end nightclub in London's West End, he...

Shakespeare's Macbeth in Plain English. A new expanded edition of this popular guide makes the original play accessible to everyone. By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line...

Blind Descent: Surviving Alone and Blind on Mount Everest by Brian Dickinson. In one of the most harrowing experiences in mountaineering history, former Navy air rescue swimmer Brian Dickinson found...

Brian McGinnty's obsession with Star Trek has become all-consuming. Convinced that Captain Kirk is being held captive and brainwashed by his arch-nemesis, Brian sets out on a quest to rescue him...