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Impeccably researched historical fiction which beautifully combines fact with fiction, and brings to the fore details of speech, fashion and other details of its 18th Century setting.

A compelling collection of true stories that aims to provide evidence of life after death. You Can't Die was inspired by the author's personal experiences and journey of belief after the loss of her parents which adds a genuine and relatable touch to the book's narrative.

A humorous children's mystery story that follows chimneysweeps Bert Bogglethrop and his son Norman, who acquire a refurbishment contract to restore a tired medieval estate called Monkspew Manor where dark secrets stalk the corridors and chimneys.

A collection of sometimes semi-autobiographical short stories based around the author's past life travelling the world, and re-examining past events he imagines how different things might have been. The author's previous career travelling the world gave him plentiful material for these tales.

A practical guide to life and workplace coaching which uses non-technical language and practical engaging exercises to maximise results. It offers an innovative and dynamic new approach to coaching.

The story's central character grows up in Cape Town during the 1960s, and he comes to manhood in the 1970s: these were years of tremendous political, social and cultural significance in South Africa, and they do not leave him unaffected.

A meticulously researched Second World War novel, set around the Normandy Invasion, where the action is spliced into historically accurate events on the battlefield. The author's first-hand experience of the military gives added authenticity to the plotline.

A novel about searching for your long-lost family, partly based on the author's own search for her birth family, which shows how recent advances in DNA have transformed this type of search, and opened up many new possibilities. But also shows that not all family reunions can be happy ones.

A complex thriller which combines historical research with a modern setting, and also highlights modern day issues such as climate change, homelessness and the treatment of veterans.

A scientific thriller which may seem more like science fiction, but where all the science is both current and plausible, if extremely frightening.

A profoundly moving and captivating tragedy that, while marked by sadness, is also illuminated by moments of beauty, joy, and unexpected humour. It weaves together the depth and complexity of a life, blending the lines between memoir and fiction.

A fabulous combination of wildlife and superheroes brought together with lots of beautifully painted illustrations. A story aimed at the 5-7 age group but will be popular with both children and adults.

A rags to riches story designed to inspire those with a suppressed desire to achieve more. The story of John Moon, an ordinary boy from a 1960's council estate in Somerset, who achieved success which his childhood programming should have made impossible.

Poopsy and the Gigantic Poo Mountain is a beautifully illustrated children's story that introduces young children to green economics. It takes a humorous look at the problem of animal waste disposal and its potential use in the wider economy.

Super Squad tells the story of those 23 footballers in the 1960s and 70s, who had the greatest influence on English football; and how that influence laid the path for football as it is today. Football fans of the time witnessed the English First Division produce the two greatest English players and the two greatest Scottish players ever - and one George Best. But we also witnessed the 'pioneers'; those players who did something for the very first time.The book deals with the significance of the abolition of the 'maximum wage' and the almost immediate effect it had on the game, the salaries and transfer fees. The book also touches upon the huge influence of television - both colour and black and white - during this time.This isn't just the story of those players, who stood out through their greatness alone. This is also the story about the players who were overlooked, the players who were unfairly mocked and the players who were forgotten - Super Squad seeks to honour their legacy.

A cycling journey around the entire coast of Britain, broken down into manageable sections, giving details of planning, bicycle information and all requirements for such an epic journey. A cycle guide written to appeal to cyclists of all ages and abilities, and for armchair travellers and readers who love the British landscape and its coastline.

Over 300 delicious and straightforward recipes and suggestions for every occasion. Includes vegan, gluten free, vegetarian and dairy free options. These quick and easy recipes make cooking from scratch a healthy, tasty option.

A global thriller, told through flashbacks, revealing how success is nurtured by ambition and greed, and built on a platform of lies, deceit and privilege. Reveals the psychology of the protagonist's actions as he alternates between defiance and angst, hope and fear.

A unique collection of non-fiction stories drawn from the author's lifetime experiences where the author lived and worked in seven countries and visited more than fifty countries for professional purposes. The Stories are disparate and cover events in Africa, Asia and Europe.

An empowering story of a woman who loses everything but gradually finds love, friendship and meaning out of the ashes of her former privileged life.

From a distance the world can't see beyond her smile, beauty and elegance. She doesn't give much away, and she is unaware of the power that it creates. Her reality is far from what the world sees. When she loses a person she loves, she questions fate and all those around her. She finds herself in a dark tunnel and can't seem to find God's grace. Sadness, anger and rage consume her mind, grief casts a shadow over her heart. But desperate to survive, and hope fading, she is unaware that destiny is working to direct her course.An evocative and emotive novella, Dark Tunnel of Grace explores an unparalleled depth of grief and emotions when the character struggles to cope with the loss of a loved one, while being unaware that fate is working to deliver hope.

A personal account, written by a paediatrician, that reflects what bereaved parents, families and children have said about their bereavement journey. Dr Richard G Wilson is internationally known for his concept 'Whirlpool of Grief and the River of Life'.

'Please Sir, Skool Isn't Werking' looks at the last fifty years of state school education and is written with humour and insight by an experienced retired headteacher. The is a highly entertaining read and can be enjoyed by teachers, senior educational leaders, parents, and anybody with an interest in education.

A compelling and gripping sci-fi novel that crosses genre boundaries but is bound together by a complex relationship between the two main characters Elizabeth Fallon and Isaac Goldman. The novel challenges the perception of human imagination and how humans interpret reality.

When Nature Nurtures is a cathartic and evocative book that follows the author's unique encounters with nature. The book features ten short stories, both humorous and sad, but always written with honesty.

A collection of fun and imaginative poetry in the style of Spike Milligan. Nonsense poems full of humour and the absurd, and with complementary illustrations by Ian Ward

Di Castle was born at Harpenden Memorial Hospital (known as the Red House) The memoir, set in Harpenden, spans the 1950s and 1960s - a time of great social change following the Second World War. It includes her home experience, early schooldays. Subsequently, transition to grammar school was followed by secretarial training at St Albans College of Further Education. She then worked as a medical secretary at Luton and Dunstable Hospital and later at St Albans City Hospital. A The author has used research of the 1950s and 1960s to place her life in context. From starting school, Festival of Britain in 1951, the Coronation in 1953, milk and coal delivered by horse and cart, moving house, numerous pets such as rabbits, a tortoise, budgies, and even a mouse! She and her sister entertained themselves with skipping ropes, Jokari, hopscotch, a den made from runner bean canes and hessian sacks that brought our coal for our open fire and growing flowers and vegetables in our own dedicated gardens. Red House to Exodus is a humorous yet informative memoir that combines historical research of the time and area and will appeal to anyone born in the post-war period.

A time-slip novel combining mythic fantasy and folklore with a contemporary tale of family, love and dangerous secrets in a London suburb. The story explores the nature of faith and existence and the role children play in defining the greater good and is ideal for fans of Neil Gaiman, Kazuo Ishiguro and Angela Carter.

Allies is a gripping and compelling story that represents a moral inquisition of a town faced with a dilemma of personal guilt, and examines the dubious motives displayed by those engaged in the struggle against Nazism.