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Paperback. Condition: Good. 'This will haunt you. Riveting!' Shari Lapena, author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR'The Shape of Night is as compulsive as it gets.' Lesley Kara, author of THE RUMOURIf the walls could talk . . . they'd tell her to leave. Now.When Ava arrives at Brodie?s Watch, she thinks she has found the perfect place to hide from her past. Something terrible happened, something she is deeply ashamed of, and all she wants is to forget.But the old house on the hill both welcomes and repels her and Ava quickly begins to suspect she is not alone. Either that or she is losing her mind.The house is full of secrets, but is the creeping sense of danger coming from within its walls, or from somewhere else entirely?***Readers are obsessed with The Shape of Night***** ?A creepy, atmospheric thriller that I thoroughly enjoyed.?***** ?A powerful book that I could not put down but ? I was scared to pick back up!!?***** ?Twists and turns till the end. Really kept me turning the pages..…

Paperback. Condition: Good. The First Heroes tells the extraordinary story of the daring raid and shows for the first time the real story of what was to be the turning point in the war against Japan.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Presents an account of Andy McNab, from the day he was found in a carrier bag on the steps of Guy's Hospital to the day he went to fight in the Gulf War. Recounting his activities in the Special Forces unit, McNab offers an insight into the world of surveillance and intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism and hostage rescue.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. By Sunday Times bestseller Mary Jane Staples, this is the gripping next instalment in the Adams Family saga. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas, Maggie Ford and Katie Flynn.PRAISE FOR THE ADAMS FAMILY SERIES! "Mary Jane Staples makes you care about her characters, which explains why her books have enjoyed so much popularity" -- Take a Break"Forget Eastenders, this it the London of old, when people knew each other's names and communities really pulled together." -- Woman's Realm"Mary Jane Staples completely capture the feel of the period and the essence of the people.has warmth, humour and charm. An ideal book for you holiday reading." Finesse "I get so engrossed in the stories I feel like one of the family." - ***** Reader review. "These books about the Adam's family are fantastic! These books are the kind you can read, leave a while and read again & again!" - ***** Reader review*********************************CAN THE FAMILY KEEP SAFE FROM HARM?1926: A murderer is behind bars - thanks to Boots - but he is now plotting revenge on the entire Adams clan from his cell.When a dapper, quiet, but rather odd lodger turns up at Doreen Paterson's house, nobody thinks anything is amiss. Certainly not Doreen - who works for Boots in Adams Enterprises and thinks him just wonderful.Could the strange lodger be plotting the downfall of the irrepressible, outrageous, and larger-than-life Adams clan?A Family Affair is the fifth in Mary Jane Staples's Adams Family series. Their story continues in Missing Person. Have you read the first four Adams Family novels.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Why are drugs so expensive? How easy is it for the pharmaceutical companies to grease the good doctor's palm? Or who exactly is profiting from your illness, embarrassing affliction or brand new nose? Packed with true stories, anecdotes and revelations, this book offers a look at 24 hours in the life of a hospital.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Glasgow city has been the silent witness to some of the most significant events. This title presents such notable events as the launching of the Queen Mary, the victorious 16-month work-in campaign by the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders in the early 1970s, the Ibrox disaster of 1971 and the plague that gripped the Gorbals in 1900.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Arian - named in Welsh for the colour of her silver hair - was both spirited and unconventional, often shocking the residents of World's End with her wild behaviour. As she began to make a name for herself in the leather and shoe-making trade, she won the backing of the intriguing and charismatic Calvin Temple, a backing that was to prove disastrous when her venture with a French company failed and it looked as though all their money would be lost. In desperation, Arian set out for France in hope of salvaging their investment. Falling foul of the law in France, Arian was given a grim alternative to prison - a loveless marriage with a man she despised. Would she ever be able to find fulfilment with the man she loved, or was she forced to face a life sentence of unhappiness.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In the dead of night on 20 March 2003, Royal Navy Marines have been given the job of capturing the oil pipelines and pumping stations through which 90 per cent of Iraq's oil is exported. This title tells the story of courage, fortitude and the harsh realities of modern war, fought in the context of the turmoil of the Middle East.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. When Newcastle United crashed out of the FA Cup in Cardiff in April 2005, it was official. Since their last success - an FA Cup win in 1955 - no less than thirty-two clubs have won one of the three major prizes in the English game, but not the Magpies. This book examines this football phenomenon.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. The mystery man threw off his disguise and started to run. Furious stewards gave chase. The crowd roared.A legend was born. Soon the world would know him as 'the ghost runner'. John Tarrant. The extraordinary man whom nobody could stop. As a hapless teenage boxer in the 1950s, he'd been paid £17 expenses. When he wanted to run, he was banned for life. His amateur status had been compromised. Forever. Now he was fighting back, gatecrashing races all over Britain. No number on his shirt. No friends in high places. Soon he would be a record-breaker, one of the greatest long-distance runners the world has ever seen. This is his true story: The Ghost Runner.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Killed in the name of oil and steel. How did the ultimate freedom machine end up paralysing us all? How did we end up driving to our own funeral, in somebody else's gravy train? Deborah and Geoffrey know, but they have transport problems of their own, and anyway, whoever it was that murdered the city can just as easily murder them.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. This novel is a story of love, loss and the power of sisterhood and family relationships to survive the deepest hurts and secrets.

Paperback. Condition: Good. On Glasgow's meanest streets life started well for the young Paul Ferris. How did he become Glasgow's most feared gangster, deemed a risk to national security?Arthur Thompson, Godfather of the crime world and senior partner of the Krays, recruited young Ferris as a bagman, debt collector and equaliser. Feared for his capacity for extreme violence, respected for his intelligence, Ferris was the Godfather's heir apparent. But when gang warfare broke, underworld leaders traded in flesh, colluding with their partners - the police. Disgusted, Ferris left the Godfather and stood alone. They gave him weeks to live.While Ferris was caged in Barlinnie Prison's segregation unit accused of murdering Thompson's son, Fatboy, his two friends were shot dead the night before the funeral and grotesquely displayed in a car on the cortége's route. Acquitted against all the odds, Ferris moved on, determined to make an honest living.They would not let him.The National Crime Squad, MI5, the police and two of the country's most powerful gangsters saw to that. A maximum-security prisoner, Ferris is known as 'Lucky' because he is still alive.This is one man's unique insight into Britain's crime world and the inextricable web of corruption - a revealing story of official corruption and unholy alliances.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Remembrance Day 1920: A wartime secret connects three women's lives: Hettie whose wounded brother won't speak; Evelyn who still grieves for her lost lover; and Ada, who has never received an official letter about her son's death, and is still waiting for him to come home. Can these three women ever let go of the past. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. With an unplanned baby on the way, a newly-wed daughter whose marriage is already in trouble, a teenager who won't eat and doesn't think there's anything wrong with her, and, hiding secrets from each other, Barry and Aimee are on a rocky road. When love flies in the window ex-wives can cause a lot of trouble.…

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. 'An exquisitely beautiful and compelling novel about love, loss and life' Rachel Joyce'This captivated me.This beautiful book shows us that grief is not a problem to solve, but an expression of love, as we watch a family come together in the most heartwarming way.' Ann Napolitano, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Edward_____________________________________For Rich, life is golden.He fizzes with happiness and love.But Rich has an incurable brain tumour.When Rich dies, he leaves behind a family without a father, a husband, a son and a best friend. His wife, Ruth, can't imagine living without him and finds herself faced with a grief she's not sure she can find her way through.At the same time, their young son Ollie becomes intent on working out the meaning of life. Because everything happens for a reason. Doesn't it?But when they discover a mismatched collection of presents left by Rich for his loved ones, it provides a puzzle for them to solve, one that will help Ruth navigate her sorrow and help Ollie come to terms with what's happened. Together, they will learn to lay the ghosts of the past to rest, and treasure the true gift that Rich has left them: the ability to embrace life and love every moment.Harriet Kline weaves together the voices of a grieving family and paints an achingly beautiful picture of love in all its forms: absent, lost and, ultimately, regained. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. _________________If your life was going to end tomorrow, what would you do today?''Quirky, funny and hugely readable, this is a story about the power of friendship and sisterhood, as well as love and loss.' FabulousJennifer Cole has just been told that she has three months to live -- ninety days to say goodbye and put her affairs in order. Trying to focus on the positives she realises she has one overriding regret: the words she?s left unsaid. So Jennifer writes letters to three significant people in her life: her overbearing, selfish sister, her jelly-spined, cheating ex-husband, and her charming, unreliable ex-boyfriend finally telling them the things she?s always wanted to say but never dared.At first, she feels liberated. But once you start telling the truth, it's hard to stop. And, as she soon discovers, the truth isn't always what it seems. Death has a way of surprising you .A smart, funny, uplifting debut which asks big questions._________________WHAT AUTHORS ARE SAYING:'I LOVE this book! It is full of heart and hope.' Cathy Kelly'This novel is going to provoke the most brilliant conversations around the water coolers!' Badass Women, Talk Radio'Brilliantly funny and thought-provoking--an absolute joy.' Rosie Walsh, bestselling author of Ghosted and The Man Who Didn't Call'Without doubt Melanie Cantor?s Death and Other Happy Endings should be at the top of your summer reading list. This book is full of life and hope.A rollicking page turner.' Melanie Sykes, BEST Recommended Summer Reads.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Following the huge success of Crap Towns, loafer's bible the Idler presents the even funnier Crap Jobs.Drawing on the resources of the Idler's hudely witty audience, Crap Jobs is a side-splitting trawl through the worst job experiences ever. From the North Sea Ferry cabin cleaner to the artificial chicken inseminator, read tales of degrading exploitation and humilitation, of bosses from hell and co-workers from purgatory. A unique combination of mordant humour and biting social satire, Crap Jobs tells of stress, misery and rebellion in the darkest most satanic warehouses, offices, call centres, hospitals, restaurants and factories in the UK.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Don't miss the party of the year!Number One bestselling author Sophie Kinsella returns with an irresistible new standalone about family love, family tensions and what you might hear if they didn't know you were in the room . . .'The best kind of escapism.' LUCY DIAMONDEffie's still not over her parents splitting up a year ago and her dad and his new girlfriend are posting photos everywhere (with the hashtags #viagraworks and #sexinyoursixties). Now they're selling the beloved family home and holding a 'house-cooling' party, but Effie hasn't been invited. Then she remembers her precious Russian dolls, safely tucked away up a chimney, and has no choice but to go back for them. She'll just creep in, grab the dolls and leave. No one will know she was ever there.But Effie can't find the dolls. And as she secretly clambers around dusty attics, hides under tables and tries (and fails) to avoid bumping into her ex-boyfriend, she discovers unexpected truths about her family - and even about herself.With time running out, Effie starts to wonder if the only way to find out what's really going on with her family is to simply crash the party.Expect shocking secrets, hilarious mix-ups and an unforgettable romance!'There really is no one else who can write like Sophie Kinsella [.] It's joyous and funny, but also contains emotional hidden depths. I absolutely loved it!' JILL MANSELL'The Party Crasher has all the wit, humour, warmth and wonderful characters that I love about Sophie's books. [.] It was a party I definitely wanted to be at and wasn't going to leave until the very end.' JO THOMASReaders are raving about The Party Crasher!'Addictive, moving in places and downright laugh-out-loud in others, I couldn't put this down!''I loved this book . . . authentic and relatable.''A delightful moment to remember what's really important and have a laugh.'.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. We all have a need to belong, to have a place and people we feel tied to: our nation, our family, our hometown or house. So how come one can find these feelings of belonging in a place that one has never visited before? Is it something about Ireland as a physical entity - its landscape - or its people that offered itself up as a mother's bosom to John McCarthy? Where do the roots come from - the soil or the nation? This is not just another jolly journey meeting those funny Irish people and their eccentric ways. As well as humour and eccentricity this is a look at the other side, the sadness beyond the Craic. With sections on the language, literature, music, politics and religion, we follow John McCarthy as he looks to his past and explores his own relationship with Ireland. …

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER!'Determined, focused and full of heart - this book encapsulates all that has made Sara Davies the powerhouse she is.' Giovanna FletcherFrom student halls to Dragons Den (and now Strictly Come Dancing!), this is Sara Davies MBE's story of building her multi-million-pound business from scratch and why we can all make it big. ------------------------Sara Davies is the queen of crafts. Whilst working as an intern in a small company, Sara noticed a gap in the industry and decided to pursue it. By the time she left university, she was running a business with a half million-pound turnover from her student bedroom. When she became the youngest of BBC 1's iconic Dragons, that turnover was £25 million. Today, she is one of Britain's biggest business names. In her first book - as full of warmth, wit and wisdom as she is - Sara shares what it took to get there: from manning factories overnight with her mam and dad to hitting the trade shows of Las Vegas alone, armed with little more than ambition and passion. We Can All Make It chronicles everything from what she looks for in a business investment to how she manages to find time to enjoy family life while running an empire. From the buzz of witnessing your latest product sell out, dancing the cha cha as you broadcast live to 96 million American homes, thriving after lockdown to being at the head of the biggest tables, Sara's unique storytelling answers all the questions for women in business today. Praise for Sara Davies'A business whizz' - Radio Times'A brilliant read.' Steph McGovern'Page-turning, inspiring' - Gethin Jones'She is amazing!' - Alison Hammond'Energy, focus, commitment: she's relentless!' - Peter Jones.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. A story of a childhood defined by loneliness, the absence of a father and the grim experience of a Quaker boarding school. But with gun-wielding school masters and sub-standard living conditions, Quaker boarding school wasn't much better.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Do you know how to store your knitwear? Write the perfect thank-you note? This book aims to help you run your life in a practical, orderly and stylish way. It tells you how to stop moths destroying precious cashmere sweaters, how to treat a calamitous stain quickly, or how to deal with a culinary disaster in the middle of a dinner party.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Finally, the book they don't want you to read is here - The Keys will reveal DJ Khaled's philosophy for success, featuring stories from his own life as he breaks down all of the major keys, including: 'The key is to weather the storm. It's gonna rain some days. That's how it is.' AND ANOTHER ONE.'The key is to make the right choice.' AND ANOTHER ONE.'The key is not to jetski at night.' AND ANOTHER ONE.'The key is to have every key.'.…