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Set in 12th-century Jerusalem, Pilgrim follows the treacherous journey of a German knight and his companions as they return home after seven arduous years battling for God in the Holy Land. Within this sprawling tale lies a tapestry of medieval horror, intertwining history and folklore, encompassing both a metaphysical and literal odyssey.

Featuring the first three books in Jack Gatland's critically acclaimed, internationally bestselling Tom Marlowe Thriller series written by New York Times #1 Bestseller Tony Lee writing as Jack Gatland, this boxset is perfect for fans of the Bourne movies, Burn Notice, Jack Ryan, James Patterson, Mark Dawson, Lee Child, Mick Herron and Robert Ludlum, among others. FIVE STAR REVIEWS "Fast-paced and action packed, Jack Gatland's thrillers always deliver a punch.

Since its publication in 1842, Dead Souls has been celebrated as a supremely realistic portrait of provincial Russian life and as a splendidly exaggerated tale; as a paean to the Russian spirit and as a remorseless satire of imperial Russian venality, vulgarity, and pomp. As Gogol's wily antihero, Chichikov, combs the back country wheeling and dealing for "dead souls"—deceased serfs who still represent money to anyone sharp enough to trade in them—we are introduced to a Dickensian cast of peasants, landowners, and conniving petty officials.

When ex-MI5 agent Tom Marlowe wakes to find a ten-million dollar bounty on his head, London erupts into chaos. His nemesis, St John Steele, has turned the city into a battleground, unleashing elite assassins in a twisted contest where every failed kill slashes the prize money in half. The longer Marlowe survives, the less he’s worth—forcing killers to act fast before the reward vanishes. But the bounty is just the bait. Steele’s real game is MARLOWE, a dark web cryptocurrency where high-stakes gamblers bet on Marlowe’s death—wagering on when, where, and even how he’ll be taken out.

Words matter. They have the capacity to capture a special moment, elevate people’s opinion of you, or resonate with an audience with a beautiful turn of phrase.Used incorrectly, though, words - and specifically a limited vocabulary - cripple our ability to describe our experiences and articulate our thoughts and values. Whether you are preparing for an SAT exam, or you want to speak more eloquently at your next meeting or interview, this is the book for you!

Insects are the most successful group of animals ever to have lived. They comprise a million species and perhaps 10 quintillion individuals: one in every four animals on the planet is a beetle; one in every ten is a butterfly or moth. Much of life on earth depends on the activities of these busy, teeming arthropods, from pollination to the breaking down of waste matter. In Alien Worlds, Steve Nicholls draws on a lifetime of writing about, photographing and filming the natural world to create an ambitious account of insect evolution and biology

When the Little Didney Animal Rescue Centre is threatened with closure, the fate of the animals rests entirely on a quiz team from the local pub. The Farmhouse Five, the collective leftovers rejected by the other teams. Can these five quiz team refugees beat 2,000 other teams in a massive quiz chase across the South West of England? The prize is a 1,000 acre estate left in the will of an eccentric millionaire, but the challenge is huge. Not only have the Farmhouse Five never once won their local pub quiz, but now, somebody else isn’t playing fair.

British MI5 “Section D” agent Tom Marlowe has been burnt, his Security Services clearance deleted, and his protection from foreign agencies removed. Travelling America following the events of Target Locked, Tom takes a covert job from a US senator he has connections with—to attend a West Coast event she's speaking at as a ghost, to watch from the shadows, and inform her of any threats he finds.

Truth is stranger than fiction...and scarier! This audiobook contains accounts of real Catholic exorcisms. Many of these exorcism were made into movies, but even Hollywood with all its special effects and spinning heads couldn’t recreate the true horror experienced by these possessed children. These true stories of exorcisms are meant to inoculate you against the tricks and traps of evil. It is highly recommended that you listen to the Pray of St. Michael the Archangel (provided) before embarking on these accounts.

British MI5 “Section D” agent Tom Marlowe has been burned, his Security Services clearance deleted, and his protection from foreign agencies removed. Now on the run from assassins with old scores to settle, Marlowe accepts an offer from retired CIA associate Brad Haynes to stay with him in New York. But as ever, Brad has a reason for calling his friend across to the East Coast.

Ex-British MI5 “Section D” agent Tom Marlowe has been burnt, his Security Services clearance restricted, and his protection from foreign agencies in discussion. Added to that, the gift his late father gave him - a gift he doesn't want - has painted a target on his back so large, it can be seen from space.

Lisa Quinn has a boyfriend: Sean Knight. She is just 16 years old, and he is her first. He's handsome, and, with his charm, he wins over her usually overprotective parents.

Someone is killing old spies. Retired and forgotten, these relics from the Cold War are being removed—quietly and brutally. And when “Section D” MI5 agent Tom Marlowe, on medical leave after a botched mission, learns his old mentor is one of the murdered ex-agents, he starts an investigation that threatens to cost him his career, his freedom…and even his life.

May 1941. One of the senior choristers of St Paul's Cathedral choir, Dr Edwin Roberts, is found beaten to death in the crypt of the Cathedral. Coburg and Lampson are called in to investigate, and when they get there, Coburg is pleasantly surprised to be greeted there by Arthur Waterson, now sporting a dog collar, someone he was at Eton with many years before. Waterson believes that there may be a connection between the very precious books that are houses in the Crypt and Dr Roberts' work at Bletchley Park.

Some debts can only be repaid in blood. British MI5 “Section D” agent Tom Marlowe has been burnt, his Security Services clearance restricted, and his protection from foreign agencies in discussion....

A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible. Gary Regan, the "most-read cocktail expert around" (Imbibe), has revised the original edition with many more cocktail recipes and fascinating information on the drink-making revival that has popped up in the past decade, confirming once again that this is the only cocktail reference you need.

Bartley Gorman was the greatest bareknuckle fighter of modern times. He reigned as King of the Gypsies for 20 years, beating all comers in illegal contests at fairs and racetracks, down mineshafts and in quarries, on campsites and car parks. He fought for honour and pride and became a legend among the travelling community.

What if our understanding of capitalism and climate is back to front? What if the problem is not that transitioning to renewables is too expensive, but that saving the planet is not sufficiently profitable? This is Brett Christophers' claim. The global economy is moving too slowly toward sustainability because the return on green investment is too low.

Dive into a spellbinding journey through Norse mythology! This book is your compass to a world where ancient myths are the cultural heritage's fabric. From the creation myths surrounding the mighty Ymir to the tales of gods like Odin and Thor, every page invites you into the heart of Viking lore.

Has any war in history gone according to plan? Monarchs, dictators and elected leaders alike have a dismal record on military decision-making, from over-ambitious goals to disregarding intelligence, terrain, or enemy capabilities. This not only wastes the lives of civilians, the enemy and one's own soldiers, but also fails to achieve geopolitical objectives and usually lays the seeds for more wars down the line.