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As the confrontation between King Kosar and Prince Jarand looms, forest fire, subterfuge, clandestine troops, and poison all threaten Prince Tarkyn and the woodfolk. When the Wizardess of the Lost Forest comes to Tarkyn’s aid, she reveals a shocking secret that threatens their very future. Bolstered by her unparalleled power, Tarkyn and his followers desperately attempt to stave off a civil war. But can Tarkyn find the strength to change the course of their realm, and save them all from the destructive, power-hungry rivals?

Escaping from their previous adventure on Skaro, the Doctor, Susan, Ian Chesterton (William Russell) and Barbara Wright (Jacqueline Hill) are inside the TARDIS when it appears to be taken over by an outside force. Bewildered and confused, the travellers become suspicious of each other’s motives, and tensions within the Ship begin to rise. The TARDIS appears to be trying to tell them something, yet the Doctor has very little idea of how to stop it hurtling backwards in Time, towards destruction.

Jerri, a young gerbil, leaves the nest for the first time and meets Jesus. They become firm friends and Jerri, together with his family and other companions, accompany Jesus throughout his travels and ministry, experiencing plenty of adventures of their own along the way.

A chilling tale from the late Victorian master of horror, W.W.Jacobs.

The classic tale of the uncanny and supernatural by W.W. Jacobs. Whilst serving in India, the Sergeant-Major acquired the mummified paw of a monkey - that had had a spell put on it by an old fakir who, "wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and those that interfered with it did so to their sorrow."

A prime minister acting strangely and world peace in the balance. Following his return from Washington, the prime minister’s behavior has changed. Based on his previous relationship with the PM, Major Jim Wilson is called in to investigate. What he finds is shocking and threatens the peace of the world. But now he must find a way to put things right, and there is very little time to do it. His small team sets out on a dangerous quest that takes them from the hills of Cumbria to the Cayman Islands and Dubai, but others are watching and playing for high stakes.

Miss Louisa Harcourt’s life isn’t exactly what she’d envisioned for herself. Widowed by the war, she returned home to protect her younger brother from domestic threats, but that put her into the soup as well. After constantly rebuffing unwanted attentions, she’s wearied of living in fear. Knowing something must be done, she hires someone who can teach her the skills she needs to defend herself - a champion in fisticuffs - but her trust in men has been dented.

What if you could become a black belt in only 72 hours? Klutzy video game designer Brian Baldwin takes a temp job at defense contractor Kirkman Enterprises, where he volunteers to be the Beta Test subject for Cyber Fighter: A revolutionary new AI-powered military training program, designed to train recruits in 72 hours via a VR Interface and neuromuscular stimulation.

America is under attack and this time the military, despite their power and courage, are helpless. Simon Drummer is on loan from MI6 to a bio-warfare protection unit in the USA when the terror they fear becomes real. A brilliant Arabic bio-chemist is driven to bring an end to the suffering of his countrymen. He believes that the regime that oppresses them could not exist without the support of the US government and the weapons they furnish. He needs to bring the truth to the American people in a way that will grab their attention.

Valentine Sean Butler, the 16th Viscount Mountgarret, is cursed to spend half his life as a merman. Though he doesn’t mind his beastly side, he takes exception to warring for the cause of the mers. They hate humans and require his fighting skills, but all Valentine wants is to sail his ship and be left alone in peace.... Then one chance meeting with a lady in Hyde Park bends his plans.

Surviving a terrorist explosion, a tutu incident, and a night of celebratory drinking, hungover hero DCI Jack Austin proposes an ill-advised alliance with a newly-turned criminal informant. After a string of high-profile murders is committed, Austin goes deep undercover - and uncovers a villainous scheme that threatens the Star Chamber. His world turned upside down, Austin needs to rely on courage, skill and improbable luck. But can he bring the perpetrators of the far-reaching scheme to justice?

Are you a fan of the upside-down worlds of the Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, or Black Mirror? How about Stephen King or Neil Gaiman? Then spend some time reading these 26 twisty, turny stories that cross genres and blur the lines between reality and fantasy. In "Seven Hundred and Seventy-Six", a timid bank clerk working in the Arizona frontier encounters a strange man and an even stranger gun. In "Captain Coffee", a caffeine-powered superhero comes to the rescue...and many more fun ways to spend a few minutes of your day.

What secrets lie in the ledgers of the Royal Government Bank? After Harry Paterson is summoned to London following his father's murder, he finds out that the late Lord Elliot Paterson had discovered hidden information dated all the way back to 1936...and a vast quantity of money erased from the accounts. Mysterious initials and an address in Leningrad - a major port in former Soviet Union - are his only clues. Together with the attractive Judith Meadows, Harry must unravel his father's mysterious death - and figure out the mystery hidden in the files of the Royal Government Bank.

Wild Monsters Dance About is a collection of 21 short stories that will take into author M.J. Sewall’s unruly mind. These finely tuned tales jump through genres, concepts and characters, predicaments, adventures, and conundrums. Whether about everyday-science going terribly wrong in "Unintended Science" to animal evolution suddenly speeding up in "It Finally happened" or the prickly family politics of road trips in "Sibling Warfare", these stories will thrill, delight, and discombobulate your imagination.

Two young pademelons fall into trouble and find themselves swept away. They are saved by Dewey, the sugar glider, and her friend Stripe, a possum, with the help of a friendly white-tailed uromys. First Moonshine, the first book in the Just Oz series, tells of their adventures as the little band sets out through the rainforest to reunite Paddy and Mellie with their family … and of some of the strange and wonderful creatures that they meet along the way, and how Dewey learns to fly.

Eat Like a Local: Johannesburg by Melinda Copeland offers the inside scoop on food in Johannesburg, South Africa. Culinary tourism is an important aspect of any travel experience. Food has the ability to tell you a story of a destination, its landscapes, and culture on a single plate. Most food guides tell you how to eat like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Eat Like a Local series, this book will give you a food guide from someone who has lived at your next culinary destination.

This brief biography of Rudyard Kipling is an ideal introduction for young and old alike to the fascinating life and works of one of the finest writers of the last hundred years.