At the height of summer a dark shadow falls across Exmoor. Children are being stolen from cars. Each disappearance is marked only by a terse note. There are no explanations, no ransom demands... and no hope. Policeman Jonas Holly faces a precarious journey into the warped mind of the kidnapper if he's to stand any chance of catching him.
Takes us on a journey through the history of Africa. This title presents the archaeological sites of beauty that rival the Great Wall of China, vast and ancient universities that predate Oxford and Cambridge, kingdoms of extraordinary wealth, great religious sites that surpass the Vatican, and a country with more pyramids than Egypt.
Presents a provocative assessment of the state of global economy. This title explains the background to the world's worst financial crisis, predicts the next steps in this infinitely dangerous game and offers practical advice on measures which you personally can take to protect yourself and your family.
This novel continues the story of Tom Corcorigan - the one-armed revolutionary, peacemaker and holder of the key to understanding the true nature and significance of mu-space. When unforeeen forces threaten to shatter Nulapeiron's fragile peace, it is time for legends to be reborn.
When British and American intelligence catch wind of a major Al Qaeda operation in the works, they are primed for action. The Afghan is Izmat Khan is a five-year prisoner of Guantanamo Bay and a former senior commander of the Taliban. In an attempt to stave off disaster, the intelligence agencies will try to do what no one has ever done before.
Three women came to the remote Cornish cottage. In that tiny Cornish community they discover strange memories of their forebears. They become swept up in a dramatic story which takes them on an epic journey across the West Country and to the solution of an amazing family mystery.
Rescued from certain death, Sven joins the tribes. Until his ruthless skills come to the attention of the Death's Head, an elite special ops force so feared the mere sight of their uniform makes whole regiments surrender. The Death's Head want Sven to sort out an impending military disaster. It soon becomes clear that all is not as it should be.
Shows readers how to turn their life around. This book provides the secrets to social success, as uncovered by modern research psychology.
Takes you through the Britain's famous castles, cathedrals, abbeys, great houses and bridges, and gives explanations of how they were constructed at a time when technology was limited and there were no power tools, no concrete, no steel, and no heavy machinery. This title explores the St Paul's Cathedral, the Humber Bridge and Blackpool Tower.
Kindan is an apprentice harper at the Harper Hall but he is finding the lessons very difficult and although he has his friends, Nonala, Kelsa and Verilan, he also has enemies, such as the bully Vaxoram. Things begin to improve for Kindan when he beats Vaxoram in a duel and Vaxoram becomes first his servant and then gradually his trusted friend.
Friends, family, workmates. Everyone you meet, and some you nearly meet, will have an impact on the way your day goes. This is the story of a group of men and women, living and working in a city, who are connected through love, work, friendship, or simply by virtue of proximity.
The Aux have been dropped on a far-flung planet called Hekati, only it's in Uplift space and not really a planet at all. As for their mission, it seems it's so damn secret that General Jaxx hasn't even told Lieutenant Sven Tveskoeg what it's about. Smelling a rat, Sven is so not happy - and when he's not happy is when bad things start to happen.
In the 1980s, Echo and the Bunnymen could be heard in student digs and bedsits nationwide. And they are still fronted by the tousle-headed, greatcoat wearing, chain-smoking Ian McCulloch, one of the great personalities in the business. This title covers his growing up in Liverpool in the '60s and '70s, and his twin passions of music and football.
A cookbook, which features recipes that are big hits from the author's kitchen and that are accompanied by personal anecdotes and comments from children at St Peter's, the school in which she worked for years as a dinner lady. It also tells the story of how the author became Britain's most vocal campaigner for good food for our kids.