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Ethan Williams lands in Beijing thinking he has signed up for adventure, a year abroad to escape burnout, bad decisions, and a life that stopped fitting a long time ago. What he gets instead is a crash course in culture shock, chaos, and the strange, hilarious beauty of being a foreigner who barely knows how to order noodles, let alone navigate a new life.

Bobby was once the golden boy of British pop—raised on the gritty streets of Birmingham, England, forged by ambition, and propelled into global fame. But solo success wasn’t about chart positions or headlines. It was about honouring his working-class roots, becoming a devoted father, and finally building a life that felt real.

Hollywood Said No! reveals the full-length, never-before-seen scripts for many would-be films, including Bob and David Make a Movie (fleshed out with brand-new storyboards by acclaimed artist Mike Mitchell) and Hooray For America! (a satirical power-house indictment of all that you hold dear).

Steve Lehman is conducting scientific studies on vampire teeth to deduce what is fiction and what is folklore. In the pursuit of acquiring Islamic Holy water for this study, Steve must leave his hidden laboratory and travel across Romania. In leaving the safety of his lab, Steve risks exposing himself to the vampires who want the teeth back and the Romanians who want him to stop the tests.

In Pelé: 10 Facts About the King of Football, Jasmine Dyggan brings to life the extraordinary story of a boy from the slums of Brazil who became a global icon, an agent of hope, and the first true superstar of the beautiful game. With clarity, insight, and deep admiration, this concise but powerful portrait explores ten pivotal facts that define Pelé’s unmatched career and lasting legacy.

When Thomas Wright lands in Shanghai for his first teaching job, he’s bracing for culture shock, not forbidden attraction. Navigating language, longing, and unspoken rules, he finds himself drawn into a seductive triangle with two enigmatic students, each more dangerous and irresistible than the last.

Public Wi-Fi Dangers: 10 Tips for Safe Browsing is your essential guide to navigating the convenience—and the peril—of open wireless networks in today’s hyper-connected world. In this clear, practical, and eye-opening guide, cybersecurity author Alsden Keir strips away the illusion of safety surrounding public Wi-Fi and arms you with the knowledge to protect yourself. Each chapter focuses on a specific threat—and the corresponding action you can take to neutralize it.

The history of golf is a captivating journey that spans centuries and continents, evolving from a rudimentary pastime in medieval Scotland to a global phenomenon with rich competitive traditions. Emerging in the 15th century on the misty landscapes of Scottish links, golf faced attempts to curb its popularity, only to persist and flourish. The 18th century witnessed the formalization of golf courses, with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews standing as a testament to the game's growing stature.

I'm a high roller, I won't deny it. I can buy anything I want. What I need is to settle down. But how the hell am I meant to find the right person to do it with? Dating in my position—thirty-something millionaire, with a chain of hotels in Vegas and even bigger ambitions to come—is difficult enough, let alone finding someone who I want to spend my life with. So, when I meet Farren, a matchmaker who's hard-up for cash and new in town, it all clicks into place. She'll find me the perfect woman, she'll get the paycheck, and we both get our happy ever after.

The AI Revolution: 10 Industries Being Transformed by AI by Julian Vexley is a timely and powerful exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping the very fabric of our world—one sector at a time. As the invisible engine behind a new era of efficiency, creativity, and insight, AI is no longer a futuristic idea. It is here, it is real, and it is changing everything.

Beneath war-torn Europe, a vampire cabal begins devouring history—rewriting the legacy of humankind’s greatest minds into immortal propaganda. Ink fades. Names vanish. But one time traveler refuses silence. He journeys through fractured time to summon four literary titans: Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, H. P. Lovecraft, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Together, they form a covenant to fight the vampiric apocalypse—not with swords, but with words. As stories unravel and alternate selves threaten to consume them, these authors must decide: Can memory survive when monsters control the pen?

What happens when history’s greatest warriors, sports icons, and cultural legends step into the ring? Fantasy Fight Match brings you the ultimate dream fight book, where impossible bouts become reality. From Tyson Fury vs. Muhammad Ali in a boxing clinic to Mike Tyson taking on the Incredible Hulk in an all-out brawl, every fight is analyzed in thrilling detail, complete with training strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and round-by-round breakdowns.

This book explores the journey of Sir Lewis Hamilton as you've never seen before—layered, vulnerable, complex, and utterly human. Halven Strayer charts Hamilton’s rise from a modest childhood in Stevenage to the global stage of Formula One stardom, where he would rewrite the record books and challenge the DNA of a sport steeped in tradition and privilege. But this is more than a sports biography. It is a deep dive into the psyche of a cultural trailblazer, an exploration of identity, ambition, and what it truly means to carry the hopes of millions while navigating the pressures of perfection.

Lee Murray’s life reads like a Hollywood script—except every jaw-dropping moment is real. From the brutal world of cage fighting to masterminding the largest cash robbery in UK history, his story is one of extraordinary highs and devastating lows. Raised in the tough streets of South London, Murray was a born fighter—both inside and outside the cage. His raw talent and knockout power saw him rise through the ranks of British MMA, culminating in a UFC fight that would put his name on the global stage.