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Discover how African-American professionals can combine their personal strengths with the wisdom of others to plant the seeds of a positive, lasting legacy in the workplace. Randal Pinkett was the first African-American winner on The Apprentice. When he won, he also became the only contestant to...

Christopher Lee's highly-acclaimed and award-winning BBC Radio 4 history of the British Empire. Britain had the biggest empire the world has ever known. At one time a quarter of the global land mass was British. Over a third of the world was insured at Lloyds. At his coronation, more than 400...

A hopeful orphan. An incredible wizard. One boy must do the impossible to change his life forever...Ozel wonders if he'll ever escape his angry, fat caretaker. As the orphan hopes for a better future, a mysterious wizard gives him the gift of an apprenticeship and some unbelievable magic. But when Ozel discovers he's the lone heir to a massive fortune, he'll need more than a few spells to claim it.

On the evening of their wedding anniversary, Ali and Matthew are involved in a fatal car accident. Grief-stricken, Ali can’t bring herself to believe that her beloved Matthew is gone. The smell of his aftershave lingers in their bedroom. His voice still rings out on their answerphone. She sees his face in the eyes of strangers. But as the months pass, and her family and friends rally round, Ali starts to uncover secrets that Matthew kept from her.

Molly Baker is living her best life. Thirty-eight years old, she lives on the 25-acre Hope Farm in Buckinghamshire, surrounded by (mostly) four-legged friends and rolling hills. An ex-teacher, Molly runs the farm as an alternative education for kids who have special needs or behavioural issues. It's full on, but she wouldn't have it any other way. So when the well-groomed Shelby Dacre turns up at Hope Farm asking to enrol his son Lucas, Molly isn't fazed. But Lucas is distant, and soon Molly realises he might be more of a handful than she anticipated.

From the ancient civilizations along the banks of the Indus to the vibrant, modern democracy that thrives today, India’s history is a rich saga told through diverse cultures, monumental achievements, and profound spiritual insights. Explore the dawn of Indian civilization, witness the rise and fall of mighty empires, from the Maurya and Gupta dynasties to the majestic Mughal Empire, each leaving an indelible mark on the subcontinent’s cultural and architectural heritage.

A seven-volume collection containing some of the most fascinating journals and letters to have been written in the last two hundred and fifty years, all performed in a dramatised setting.

After fleeing German-occupied Paris, Alix is back in her home in Belgrade, hoping to finally reunite with her parents. But her parents have fled with King Peter to ensure his safety. Alix and her father's deputy steward Drago's attempt to find them is derailed and they are forced to reside in the Serbian country home. But all is not lost when Alix finds Nikola in the city - the man she was arranged to marry before war broke out. She has more in common with him than ever expected, and together with Drago they join a new Resistance.

An intimate three-volume collection of moving letters from the private writings of three of the most popular writers of the 19th century, presented in a dramatised setting.

A must-read title for all fans of Patrick Rothfuss and Trudi Canavan, FIRE is an exceptional fantasy novel. From the deft characterisation to the gripping story, the fast-paced action to the evocative prose, this is one of the strongest fantasy novels of the year. Set in a world of stunningly...

All five volumes from the landmark BBC radio series This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century. Christopher Lee’s vivid, compelling history tells the story of Britain from the death of Queen Victoria to the dawning of a new millennium. This collection includes the original volumes 1-5.

'It has tremendous narrative drive, and a plot that kept me guessing' - British Science Fiction Association 'Winterkeep is a book of sparkling charm, complex emotions and steely themes' - Daily Mail 'This story is phenomenal' - NerdDaily Welcome back to the Graceling Realm . . . A new land has...

Now a motion picture starring Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, and David Dawson, an exquisitely told, tragic tale of thwarted love. “Stunning…fraught and honest.” —New York Times Book Review It is in 1950's Brighton that Marion first catches sight of Tom. He teaches her to swim, gently...

Agent J and his A-team follow confusing clues into the bowels of the Vatican underground and the corners of South Africa, to hunt down a man claiming to be the second coming of Christ and to stop a world cataclysm. Are the leads accurate or deceptions? Are the Archangels from heaven or someplace...

One year ago, the hunt ended.With a single text message, Maple’s old life was erased. Her friends, her family, and her future were cut away by the masked stranger who haunted her steps. To the world, she disappeared by choice. To him, she finally came home.Now, the autumn leaves are falling...

Princess Lilitu has never met her parents, never even known their names until one day shortly after her fifteenth birthday a powerful demon named Azazael busts into her life (literally). Learning that he is her father, and Lucifer’s wife Lilith is her mother the young princess chooses to go...

Knowing how to do valuable work is only part of building a profitable service business. You alsoneed to understand what your work costs, communicate what customers are actually buying, andcharge enough to make delivering that work sustainable.Cost Useful Results is a practical guide to turning...

This book is your starting point for deep personal healing and transformation. In Reclaiming Original Innocence: The Journey Begins, you will learn how to remove guilt, shame, and blame from your mental and emotional bodies, restoring your strong foundation. On this loving journey, you will discover new levels of listening attentively, perceiving compassionately, and trusting your most profound inner wisdom.

Horrified at the thought of facing an arranged marriage, Valda runs away from her home in the beautiful French countryside. Determined to become a photographer, she heads to the south of France in the company of a Romani caravan. Learning about their way of life makes her question everything she has been raised to believe. A disastrous run-in with an arrogant and handsome stranger sends her plans awry. She is once again awakened to the possibility of a life of adventure, passion and if she dares believe it, true love.

'Seasparrow Is the Most Emotionally Harrowing Graceling Novel yet' - Paste Magazine 'A harrowing, rewarding tale of survival' - Kirkus Reviews Welcome back to the Graceling Realm . . . In the immediate aftermath of the events of Winterkeep, Bitterblue and her entourage begin the journey back to...