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If You Don't Do Politics, Politics Will Do You

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A guide to navigating office politics effectively and ethically

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Most people try to avoid office politics - but office politics won't avoid you.

If you've ever been blindsided at work, confused by decisions that made no sense, or frustrated that hard work alone wasn't enough, this book will help you understand why.

In If You Don't Do Politics, Politics Will Do You, leadership expert Niven Postma demystifies the political dynamics that shape every organisation - whether we acknowledge them or not.

With clarity, warmth, and deep insight, she shows that political intelligence is not about manipulation or game-playing. It is about understanding people, relationships, influence, and power so that you can navigate your workplace with confidence and integrity.

Drawing on experience from corporate boardrooms, executive teams, business schools, and global leadership programmes, Niven helps readers learn how to:

Recognise the unwritten rules that shape organisational life

Read the room, understand agendas, and anticipate risk

Build political capital and strengthen strategic relationships

Use influence ethically to get things done

Protect yourself and your team in challenging cultures

Lead with clarity, purpose, and integrity, even in complex environments

Packed with real-world stories, practical frameworks, and accessible insights, this book equips readers at every career stage - from early career professionals to senior leaders - with the tools they need to thrive in modern workplaces.

If you've ever thought "I wish someone had told me this years ago," this book is that conversation.

It will open your eyes to what is really happening around you, why it matters, and how you can navigate your organisation more effectively - without losing yourself in the process.

Office politics exist. The only question is whether they will happen to you or whether you will learn how to handle them with intelligence, awareness, and integrity.

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Daily Meditations For Developing Unbreakable Strength And Resilience In Alcohol Recovery

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Are you struggling to stay resilient in your alcohol recovery? Do you need guidance to strengthen your emotional and mental well-being on your sober journey? Do you want a daily guide to help you overcome any obstacle you face?

In Sober On A Drunk Planet: Stoic Sobriety, you'll discover practical tools and daily meditations designed to help you build resilience, cultivate emotional sobriety, and navigate life's challenges through the power of Stoicism.

Written by international best-selling author, counselor, and strength coach Sean Alexander, this book draws from his personal journey of sobriety and years of experience helping others build both strong minds and bodies. His unique blend of Stoic philosophy, professional expertise, and coaching empowers readers to cultivate inner resilience and live a life of purpose and fulfillment beyond alcohol.

Rooted in the timeless wisdom of Stoicism, this book provides practical tools for anyone living an alcohol-free lifestyle or those still trying. It equips you to face life's toughest moments - whether it's personal loss, relationship struggles, career stress, or health problems - with clarity, strength, and emotional balance. These daily meditations not only support you in giving up alcohol but they also help you cultivate lasting emotional sobriety, enabling you to navigate life's challenges without turning back to alcohol.

Whether you're new to the sober journey or have been living alcohol-free for years, Stoic Sobriety provides the insights and strategies needed to remain mentally and emotionally strong throughout your alcohol recovery.

In this book, you will discover:
The transformative power of daily meditations in building emotional well-being and mental resilience in your sobriety.How to apply Stoic principles to overcome life's challenges while staying alcohol-free and grounded.Daily reflections that significantly enhance your self-awareness, allowing you to consciously manage your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.How Stoic wisdom can shift your mindset from negativity to a positive, can-do attitude, empowering you to tackle any obstacle.The secret to finding true joy in sobriety and why this is the key to being truly wealthy.How Stoicism can guide you in discovering your purpose beyond the bottle, helping you create a life you'll never want to escape from.

.....and much, much more.

If you're ready to live with purpose, strengthen your mental resilience, and cultivate a fulfilling, alcohol-free life, Sober On A Drunk Planet: Stoic Sobriety is your guide to navigating alcohol recovery with unbreakable strength and resilience.

Ready to transform your life and embrace emotional freedom? Click 'Buy Now' and start your journey to lasting sobriety and inner strength today!

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Unveiling and embracing the true heart of God

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Released to Reign is a powerful, faith-filled journey into the life, authority, and redemptive power of Jesus Christ.

In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, and spiritual battles, this book reveals what it truly means to live under Christ's authority and walk in the freedom He purchased for us. Through Scripture-based insight and heartfelt reflection, Released to Reign explores the victory, identity, and purpose believers receive through Jesus.

This book is not just about understanding who Jesus is, it's about discovering who you are because of Him.

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The third volume of Kurkov's critically acclaimed, intimate and deeply moving war diaries: a poignant, personal account of life under siege in Ukrainerich with humanity, dark humor, and unforgettable resilience amidst devastation.

"Clever, passionate" The Times

"The pieces are flawlessly structured; the tone is devoid of self-pity ... Yet saturating the book is a note of savage black comedy, the farce of a world made weird by unimaginable violence" Spectator

"Uplifting and utterly defiant" Daily Express

"No-one with the slightest interest in this war, or the nation on which it is being waged, should fail to read Andrey Kurkov" Daily Mail

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Andrey Kurkov's war diaries continue  a searing, deeply human portrait of a nation reshaped by war.

In this third volume of Andrey Kurkov's war diaries, Ukraine's greatest living writer chronicles the third year of the full-scale invasion from his home in Kyiv and from journeys all over the countrycapturing moments of horror, resilience, absurdity and grace with unmatched clarity.

Children on a contested border wear hooded bulletproof vests to school; soldiers write haiku; professional clowns go to war; and the mother of a young soldier, killed in battle, uses his compensation money to create a rehabilitation center for veterans. Roses bloom across Ukraine in quiet tribute to a florist and soldier killed in Avdiivka, remembered by those who once bought his flowers.

The Dnipro River seems to slow when the first missiles fall, as though nature itself had paused in shock. In Pokrovsk, 7,500 residents refuse to leave a city that no longer existstheir homes obliterated but their will unbroken. A general's seventeen-year-old pet toad becomes an iconic symbol of defiance. And buried beneath a cherry tree, a murdered writer's final diary is recovered, a haunting echo of a silenced voice.

From the home front to the trenches, Kurkov captures the rhythms of survivalthe quiet rituals, unlikely joys, unexpected humor and appalling costsin an intimate and deeply moving record of national endurance. Three Years on Fire is a luminous act of remembrance, rich with unforgettable detail and human spirit, from a writer whose voice stands witness to everything Ukraine has lostand everything it refuses to give up.
From the international bestselling author of The Stolen Heart, Death and the Penguin and The Grey Bees

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Praise for Andrey Kurkov's war diaries:

"Andrey Kurkov [is] one of the most articulate ambassadors to the West for the situation in his homeland." Sam Leith, Spectator
"Immediate and important ... From the grim incredulity at Russians massing on the border to the displacement of millions of people, this is an insider's account of how an ordinary life became extraordinary. It is also about survival, hope and humanity." Helen Davies, The Times
"Ukraine's greatest novelist is fighting for his country," Giles Harvey, New York Times
"The author's on-the-ground account is packed with surprising details about the human effects of the Russian assault ... His voice is genial but also impassioned, never more so than when deploring Putin's efforts to erase Ukrainian culture and history. Ukraine, he says, 'will either be free, independent and European, or it will not exist at all'. That's why the war has to be fought, with no concession of territory. And he remains quietly hopeful that it will be won," Blake Morrison, Guardian

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Y si la obesidad no fuera una cuestion de voluntad?

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Leer Cerebro hambriento es un acto de ciencia y compasio n. En un mundo que todavi a responsabiliza al paciente, Fernando Pe rez Galaz nos recuerda que la obesidad no es un fallo de voluntad, sino el resultado de un sistema biolo gico complejo en el que convergen los genes, el cerebro y el entorno. Comprenderlo no solo favorece la adherencia al tratamiento, tambie n alivia el estigma, disuelve la culpa y nos devuelve la posibilidad de tratarnos con dignidad y evidencia. Prepa rense un buen cafe porque no van a querer dejar de leer.

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Speeches on Europe and the European Union, 2016-20

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A compelling vision for the future of Europe from one of its most respected voices.

In Reclaiming the European Street, President Michael D. Higgins offers a powerful analysis of the challenges facing the European Union and a hopeful path forward. Through insightful speeches, Higgins addresses:


- The need for social and economic equality
- The importance of reclaiming democratic values
- The path to a sustainable future


This collection provides a framework for understanding the EU's past, present, and future, and inspires readers to engage in the vital work of building a more just and equitable society. For academics, policymakers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Europe's role in the 21st century.

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Annie and Lewis search for the son of an old enemy, who may hold the key to ending Annie's curse. Their investigations lead back to the past, uncovering something that could destroy the most powerful people in the country. The compelling, chilling next instalment in the Annie Jackson Mysteries series...
`A tense, creepy page-turner  Ian Rankin
`Spine-tinglingly thrilling with an extraordinary sense of place  Caro Ramsay
`A master storyteller at the very top of his game ... mesmeric and suspenseful  Marion Todd
`The past echoing in the present. A whisper of the supernatural. Strong characters. Evocative prose ... What is there not to like? Impressive  Douglas Skelton

Two men, centuries apart, dream of being a wolf.
One is burned at the stake.
Another is locked in a psychiatric hospital for most of his life.
And Annie Jackson is about to find out why...
Vowing once again to remove herself from society, Annie is back living alone in her little cottage by the shores of a loch. But when an old enemy  now locked up in a high security hospital  comes calling, begging her to find the son that she was forced to give up at the age of seventeen, Annie is tempted out of seclusion. The missing boy holds the key to ending Annie's curse, and he may be the only chance that both she and Lewis have of real happiness.
Annie and Lewis begin an investigation that takes them back to the past, a time etched in Scottish folklore, a period of history that may just be repeating itself. And what they uncover could destroy not just some of the most powerful people in the country, who will stop at nothing to protect their wealth and their secrets, but also Annie's life, and everything she holds dear...
Dark, immersive, and utterly compelling, The Howling is a story of deception, betrayal, and misplaced power, and a reminder that the most public of faces can hide the darkest of hearts...

`Dark, tender, human, haunting, compassionate, gripping and rooted in Scotland and its history. A triumph  S.E. Lynes
`Malone is the master of twists, turns and the unexpected  Herald Scotland
Praise for the Annie Jackson Mysteries
`His biggest smash hit yet ... an assured paranormal thriller in which the paranormal isn't even the scariest part...  Herald Scotland
`A creepy tale with the terrifying legend of the baobhan sith at its core  Observer
`Brilliantly creepy ... a spine-tingling treat  Daily Record
`Prepare to have your marrow well and truly chilled by this deeply creepy Scottish horror ... A complex and multi-layered story  Sunday Mirror
`Unsettling, multi-layered and expertly paced  CultureFly

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Extra! Extra! American billionaire King Kerry is using his immense wealth to quite literally buy London, in this gripping mystery from prolific writer and creator of King Kong, Edgar Wallace. King Kerry and his associates own a huge and growing portfolio of properties, and he has come to London to expand his empire. A charming and ambitious man, he nevertheless has made a few enemies along the waya including the obnoxious and dangerous Hermann Zeberlieff, whose bad business decisions and gambling habit mean he would like nothing more than to get his hands on Kerry's fortune. When Elsie Marion, late for work again and in a dreadful rush, bumps into a charming grey-haired man on the tube, little does she know how much her life is about to change. For the dashing stranger has just bought Tack and Brighten, her place of employment, and is about to offer Elsie a new job she simply cannot refuse. Thus begins a whirlwind of mysterious events for Elsie, as she soon finds herself in the cut-throat world of business in a London which she never knew existed before. King Kerry's rivals will go to deadly lengths to topple his growing property empire, and when a long-buried dark romantic secret from King Kerry's past comes to light, a shock will lie in store for all.

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Britain is in crisis. Unrest and inner city tensions feed on unemployment. And as the Government struggles to contain the soaring debt, no one listens. Most are tired of 'PR-savvy' words, tired of the 'blame-game' that poses as debate.


Divisions in the Cabinet force the premier's resignation. Because circumstances are too dire to afford the luxury of an election, the Queen calls a meeting of the three main party leaders.


Some days previously, the Leader of the Opposition had received a letter that intrigued him. The writer, in fact, had held little hope of making contact. For him, it was one last try. Yet much to his amazement he received a phone call from the opposition leader's secretary. When they met, the Leader of the Opposition was polite, but blunt: 'Why should you see the answer when all the experts down the ages have ignored it?' he asked - yet, his interest had been aroused.


Following the meeting with the Queen, it was announced that the Leader of the Opposition had been asked to form a national government. With the support of the other two party leaders, he sets out to win over the cabinet, parliament and the country to implement the reform recommended by the letter writer.

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Spanning the four seasons of a year, "Necessary Secrets" tells the story of Dennis (Den) Sparks and his three adult children. Starting with Den contemplating his mortality on the day of his 70th birthday, the year ahead is told from four different points of view. A searing picture of NZ society today, the family deals with love, loss, financial struggles, drugs, domestic violence, and all the issues that Kiwis deal with daily. As he has done in his plays and his screen-writing, McGee turns a spotlight on the relationships and social issues of New Zealanders while making for an entertaining read.

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The greatest tragic love story ever told  but this time, Catherine tells it herself. In Catherine, Essie Fox breathes new life into Wuthering Heights, transforming a gothic masterpiece into a haunting confession of obsession, madness and love that even death cannot end.
With a nature as wild as the moors she loves to roam, Catherine Earnshaw grows up alongside Heathcliff, a foundling her father rescued from the streets of Liverpool. Their fierce, untamed bond deepens as they grow  until Mr. Earnshaw's death leaves Hindley, Catherine's brutal brother, in control and Heathcliff reduced to servitude.
Desperate to protect him, Catherine turns to Edgar Linton, the handsome heir to Thrushcross Grange. She believes his wealth might free Heathcliff from cruelty  but her choice is fatally misunderstood, and their lives spiral into a storm of passion, jealousy and revenge.
Now, eighteen years later, Catherine rises from her grave to tell her story  and seek redemption.
Essie Fox's Catherine reimagines Wuthering Heights with beauty and intensity  a haunting, atmospheric retelling that brings new life to a timeless classic and lays bare the dark heart of an immortal love.

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A follow-up to A Christmas Carol,this is the story of a poor ticket porter whose outlook is changed from despair to hope by the spirits of the chimes on New Year's Eve
As Trotty's working day as a lowly messenger draws to a close, his daughter, Meg, arrives with her fiance Richard in tow, and they proudly announce their wedding for the following day. This is cause for celebration, although their happiness is tempered by the comments of an alderman and other well-off citizens on the rights of the poor to marry. During the night, Trotty hears the chimes of a church bell and ventures out to climb the belltower. At the top he is greeted by goblins who tell him that he died during the climb and must now spend his time watching his friends and family live out their lives. What he witnesses makes for grim viewing, and Totty finds himself attempting to rescue his daughter from the brink of destruction. He wakes as if from a dream to the bells chiming out the beginning of a new year, and finds that no time has passed and it is New Year's Day. But as he sees his daughter cheerfully preparing for her wedding day, he is baffled as to whether this is just a dream within a dream. Tackling familiar themes of redemption, social injustice, and family, this is a story of hope and contemplation and is a moving festive read well worth discovering.

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A Japanese scientist thwarts an international plot to release a deadly virus by mutating it to make people kinder, but something goes horribly wrong ... A darkly funny, mind-blowing speculative thriller from the 'most original writer in Britain' (Daily Express)...
`Utterly believable, dark and disturbing ... one of my books of the year  Trevor Wood
`Brilliantly original ... an alternative reality of the pandemic that's both terrifyingly plausible, relevant and timely  Sam Holland
`Clever, compelling, funny and it really makes you think: could it yet happen? Or did it happen already?  Daily Mail
`Idealism clashes with political cynicism in a scathingly pointed satire that serves as a reminder of how the pandemic brought out the best in people but also, in some instances, the very worst  Financial Times
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Compassion may be humanity's deadliest weapon...
The threat of nuclear war is no longer scary. This is much worse. It's invisible. It works quickly.
And it's coming...
The scourge has already infected and killed half the population in China and it is heading towards the UK. There is no time to escape. The British government sees no way out other than to distribute 'Dignity Pills' to its citizens: One last night with family or loved ones before going to sleep forever ... together. Because the contagion will kill you and the horrifying news footage shows that it will be better to go quietly.
Dr Haruto Ikeda, a Japanese scientist working at a Chinese research facility, wants to save the world. He has discovered a way to mutate a virus. Instead of making people sick, instead of causing death, it's going to make them... nice. Instead of attacking the lungs, it will work into the brain and increase the host's ability to feel and show compassion. It will make people kind.
Ikeda's quest is thoughtful and noble, and it just might work. Maybe humanity can be saved. Maybe it doesn't have to be the end.
But kindness may also be the biggest killer of all...
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`One of the best things I've ever read ... incredibly moving and hugely entertaining  Chris McDonald
`It's the author's black humour and thought-provoking observations on human nature and our society that ... take over your brain to the extent that you'll be thinking about it for weeks after  CultureFly
`When Carver switches into full sci-fi, everything that comes before is injected with even deeper and darker themes, adding new layers that make the unpacking of the novel's final conclusion all the more satisfying  SciFi Now
`His best yet. Carver just gets better and better  S.J. Watson
`First and foremost a scathing takedown of government responses to the coronavirus outbreak  SFX
`The final chapters will have you racing through the pages to find out what happens ... Carver manages to get the right balance of dark humour, touching moments and razor-sharp social commentary  Crime Fiction Lover
`Arguably the most original writer in Britain  Daily Express
`Insightful, sharp-minded, and fascinating ... a brilliant twist on a pandemic  Sarah Moorhead
`Thoughtful, challenging and unafraid to examine the impact huge events can have on the human condition ... his most important novel to date  The Madrid Review
`Unflinching, smart and entertaining ... as thought-provoking as it is brilliant  Isabelle Broom
`One of the most compelling and original voices in crime fiction  Alex North

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A chilling Icelandic thriller where the past refuses to stay buried.

When the chief suspect in the disappearance of Arora's sister is found dead, and Arora's new financial investigation leads to the street where her sister was last seen, she is drawn into a shocking case that threatens everything. A three-year-old claims she is the reincarnation of Arora's sister, Isafold, and knows details of her death that have never been made public. Is it a hoax, or could there be a more sinister explanation?


As Arora delves deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies, forcing her to confront her own guilt and the possibility that she never really knew her sister at all. With the help of her boyfriend, Daniel, and her eccentric friend, Lady Gugulu, Arora must unravel the truth before it's too late. But as the lines between the past and present blur, Arora finds herself in a race against time to save not only herself but also the memory of her sister.


For fans of atmospheric Nordic Noir, complex female leads, and twisty plots.

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The twisty, BREATHTAKING sequel to the bestselling, addictive BLACK REED BAY

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Fresh from the scandal at Hampstead County PD, Detective Sergeant Casey Wray works a complex double-homicide that points to a killer on a murderous rampage and a shattering series of discoveries that could end her career ... The shocking sequel to the addictive, twisty Black Reed Bay...
Hampstead County Police Department is embroiled in scandal after corruption at the top of the force was exposed. Cleared of involvement and returned to active duty, Detective Sergeant Casey Wray nonetheless finds herself at a crossroads when it becomes clear not everyone believes she's innocent.
Partnered with rookie Billy Drocker, Casey works a shocking daytime double-homicide in downtown Rockport with the two victims seemingly unknown to one another. And when a third victim is gunned down on her doorstep shortly after, it appears an abusive ex-boyfriend holds the key to the killings.
With powerful figures demanding answers, Casey and Billy search for the suspect, fearing he's on a murderous rampage. But when a key witness goes missing, and new evidence just won't fit, the case begins to unravel. With her career in jeopardy, Casey makes a shattering discovery that threatens to expose the true darkness at the heart of the murders... with a killer still on the loose...

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Lennox, Vonnie and Ava head to Greenland to meet up with Heather, Sandy and the Enceladons, commencing an epic showdown that will change everything ... The emotive, devastating yet ultimately life-affirming conclusion to the bestselling Enceladons Trilogy, as seen on BBC2's Between the Covers...
`An affecting and thought-provoking read. Johnstone's worldbuilding is top notch in this pacy eco-alien tale of peril and hope  Tendai Huchu
`Doug Johnstone has emerged as the unholy, octopoid lovechild of David Attenborough and Michael Crichton ... a thrilling, action-packed adventure  Callum McSorley
`Forget what you think you know about science fiction ... pick up this book if you want to explore what it means to be human, with all the hopes and fears, loves and losses that brings  something Johnstone has done in so many of his novels, but rarely as beautifully as he does in this trilogy  Scotsman
`Surprising, compelling and out of this world  Ann Morgan
`Johnstone brilliantly plays out the tensions between competing groups and their response to the peaceful aliens off the coast of Greenland. But will they survive? Johnstone is a born storyteller whatever the subject  Mirror
`A delight! We need more novels that take on human exceptionalism with such gusto  Ever Dundas
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It's been eighteen months since the Enceladons escaped the clutches of an American military determined to exterminate the peaceful alien creatures.
Lennox and Vonnie have been lying low in the Scottish Highlands, Ava has been caring for her young daughter Chloe, and Heather is adjusting to her new life with Sandy and the other Enceladons in the Arctic Ocean, off the coast of Greenland. But fate is about to bring them together again for one last battle.
When Lennox and Vonnie are visited by Karl Jensen, a Norwegian billionaire intent on making contact with the Encedalons again, they are wary of subjecting the aliens to further dangers. But when word arrives that Ava's daughter has suffered an attack and might die without urgent help, they reluctantly make the trip to Greenland, where they enlist the vital help of local woman Niviaq.
It's not long before they're drawn into a complex web of lies, deceit and death. What is Karl's company really up to? Why are sea creatures attacking boats? Why is Sandy acting so strangely, and why are polar bears getting involved?
Profound, ambitious and immensely moving, The Transcendent Tide is the epic conclusion to the Encedalons Trilogy  a final showdown between the best and worst of humanity, the animal kingdom and the Encedalons. The future of life on earth will be changed forever, but not everyone will survive to see it...
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`A powerful, poignant, and devastating finale to the Enceladons Trilogy, a series that has consistently blurred the lines between sci-fi, eco-thriller and character-driven drama ... a gut-punch of a read, serving up a tense, high-stakes plot that's as emotionally resonant as it is action-packed. It culminates as a bold and heartrending conclusion that resonates with profound themes and leaves an indelible impression  SciFi Now
`The gripping conclusion to his Enceladons trilogy  exploring first contact, humanity's relationship with our planet, and the possibility of alien civilisations  Daily Express
`A brilliant novel, handling complex themes ... a timely meditation on man's destructive nature  Ambrose Parry
`Wonderfully drawn ... a serious critique of the state of the world today in a tense thriller anchored in the lives of ordinary people  James Oswald
`One of the best writers of his generation  CrimeTime
`The perfect end to the perfect trilogy  Michael Wood
`Powerful, profound, prescient and pacy  Lyndsey Croal

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John Sherman & Dhoya, novella and story, are among the earliest of W.B. Yeats's published compositions, begun at his father's prompting when the young poet was living in London in 1888. John Sherman is a poignant and delightful narrative that dramatizes the predicament of a young man in love, troubled by his senses. It is complexly autobiographical, projecting the poet's Self and Anti-self through the contrasted personalites of Sherman and Howard, exalting a yearned-for Sligo in the west of Ireland at the expense of an alien English metropolis. Dhoya is a wonder tale of the heroic age, also set in Sligo, blending Irish mythology with local legend, and anticipating the Celtic Twighlight stories of 1893 and the late Byzantium poems. Published first in 1891 and again in 1908, John Shermand & Dhoya last appeared in America in 1969. This text followed that of the first edition and is accompanied by an Afterword by Eve Patten.

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A Parisian Bourgeois' Sunday and Other Stories

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A collection of stories by one of France's greatest short-story writersathe long title piece never having been available in English before.

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Bright Bewildering Green is a vivid, harrowing tale  told from the emotional security of middle age  of an impoverished childhood in rural Northern Ireland during the 1950s and early '60s. In its detailed evocation of the realities of life for an orphan family on an Armagh hill-farm, the sentimentality of the family pig is bled to death. William vents his frustrations on John, his sensitive youngest brother, and severe beatings lead to the boy's collapse and treatment for epilepsy until he escapes to Coventry. Inherited pluck and fortitude sustain him in a strange city, and from an achieved tranquillity the author allows himself to reflect upon the horrors, and occasional joys, endured as a child and faces them with dispassion. This compelling narrative is the record of a survivor.

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A Fairy Tale of New York is a funny, lusty, and sad novel of comic genius. Returning from study abroad, Cornelius Christian enters customs with his luggage and his dead wife. His first encounter in New York is with a funeral director, with whom he reluctantly takes employment to pay for the burial expenses. In the course of his duties he meets the beautiful Fanny Sourpuss over her millionaire husband's dead body. However, his over-enthusiastic handling of his first corpse lands him in court. Cornelius Christian wanders through the great sad cathedral that is New York, examining the human condition in all its comic pathos and lonely absurdity. Whether lingering in the Automat drinking from half empty coffee cups and stealing baked beans from the plates of customers who go looking for ketchup, or finding love on a street corner only to end up fighting his way out of a hooker's fists, Cornelius Christian, heroic anti-hero, sings of life's goodness in the wake of disaster.