I love their wonderful warmth and charm.' Maureen Lee, bestselling author of The Seven Streets of Liverpool. Ipswich, 1923.After an unlucky start in her first role as a nursemaid, sixteen-year-old Elin Odell looks forward to seeing in the New Year at home. Little does she know, her family is changing and she has no idea what lies ahead . . .Having been offered the role as governess for the Lamberts in Middlesex, Elin quickly accepts, leaving her own family behind in Ipswich. But when tragedy strikes at her new home, Elin steps up to hold everyone together at the expense of her own happiness. As the Lambert's troubles grow, so do her family's back home and she finds herself struggling to support them both. But with the help of her employer's charming brother, Mark, might she find her own happiness after all?'Reading a Sheila Newberry book is like having dinner with your mother in her warm and cosy kitchen. You can feel the love and care put into every juicy morsel' - Diane Allen, bestselling author of For the Sake of Her Family.

    The LRCC training is designed to break him mentally and physically. Liam must prove that he’s tough enough – but things turn nasty in the interrogation room . . . Full story available in hardback on January 1st.

    Most men would consider him one of the luckiest guys alive.But is he?Free diving on a reef off the south coast of Maui, Jack spies something small and round—like a golden eye gleaming at him from the coral—and makes a grab for it. Back aboard his Zodiac, he discovers he’s found a 1941 West Point class ring with the initials C. W. M. inscribed on inside of the band.While struggling with his failing relationship and his new job working for his fiancée’s father, an unscrupulous developer, Jack sets out to find the soldier who lost the ring—a quest that leads him to Charles William McIntyre. But it’s not until he gets a phone call from McIntyre’s twenty-seven-year-old granddaughter Katie that he learns the ring’s secret.“This proves my dad was telling the truth,” she says. “He didn’t kill my mother.”The ring is evidence needed to support her father’s alibi, and Jack’s statement is crucial. To help secure her father’s release from prison, he joins Katie in Henderson, Nevada where she lives. But it’s not that easy. Someone is willing to kill to keep her father behind bars. As Jack and Katie race to stay a step ahead of the killer, they put their lives on the line to discover the identity of the man responsible for her mother’s murder and the truth behind her death. This is a new release of a previously published edition.

    Robb’s Obsession in Death? Immerse yourself in her world and discover hidden treasures with this Sidekick. Warning: This is an independent companion to Obsession in Death, meant to enhance your experience of the novel. If you have not yet bought J.D. Robb’s novel, make sure to purchase it before buying this unofficial Sidekick. A murderer has his eyes on Lieutenant Eve Dallas—but not for the reasons you might think. He considers himself her greatest fan, and he just wants to show her how much he likes her . . . with the bodies of those who have wronged or opposed her in the past. As the killings continue, Dallas must race against time to unravel the mystery—before love turns to hate. Obsession in Death is the fortieth book in J.D. Robb’s bestselling In Death series. With this Sidekick, you’ll: • Spend some more time with the characters you’ve come to know and love • Learn what you might have missed on your first read of Robb’s novel • Uncover some of the novel’s hidden gems and underlying themes • Explore possible alternate endings and imagine ideas for a sequel • Get a chance to discuss Obsession in Death with other savvy readers on our Goodreads forum Sidekicks are entertaining and insightful reading companions, filled with delightful commentary and thought-provoking questions. What are readers saying about Anna Call's Sidekicks? "Makes the book much more interesting," "a real eye-opener," a "beautifully written perspective into what is actually happening between the lines." Designed to be read side by side with the novels they complement, they’ll give you even more reasons to love some of today’s best books.

    At the age of fourteen she surrendered her mind, body and soul to him. In exchange she was given the life of a fairy tale, having access to all the money...cars...jewelry and clothes she wanted. Never having a want in the world because money wasn't a thing. Everywhere she went people smiled in her face yet secretly plotted her downfall all because she was with one of the biggest entertainers in her city. It's a perfect world until the Music stops...The question is will she be able survive the blow of ultimate betrayal delivered by her one true love...B

    His work as an American film producer, animator, voice actor, and entrepreneur would lead to a variety of enhancements in the way that we make cartoons and his personal style would touch the world and forever leave his mark. Regardless of the negative connotations associated with his name since his death, none can deny his importance in film and animation history and in the cultural fabric of the United States. The awards and commendations he has won and been awarded speak for themselves, but so does his work and the innovations he’s brought into the future of animation and filmmaking. His movies are still shown, re-released, and adapted quite frequently, and his legacy lives on with Disney as a film company, the Disney amusement parks that now span several countries, and so much more. His high standards and expectations live on in the Disney company’s continued efforts in the production of popular entertainment and they inspire other innovators in the field of entertainment, film, television, and animation as well. No matter what your opinion of Walt Disney may be, none can argue against the extraordinary magnitude of the span of contact that his work has had on the world. The physical proof of his existence is everywhere. Walk into any mall, scan the channels on your television on any day, or even just walk out of your house and chances are, something that was created by Disney will cross your path. This book looks at the life and work of this great animator, and the legacy he leaves behind.

    She doesn’t believe that the Nazis will invade France...but invade they do, in droves of marching soldiers, in caravans of trucks and tanks, in planes that fill the skies and drop bombs upon the innocent. When France is overrun, Vianne is forced to take an enemy into her house, and suddenly her every move is watched; her life and her child’s life is at constant risk. Without food or money or hope, as danger escalates around her, she must make one terrible choice after another. ..." This is a must have Handbook to keep at your side for full comprehension of this beautiful historically accurate wartime, European story What You Will Get: - Chapter By Chapter Analysis - Visual Map and guideline to the Book - Complete Summary & Analysis of Essential Points - Character and Theme Analysis - A Short Informative Author Biography - Discussion Questions for both Readers & Book Clubs PLEASE NOTE: This is a BookMarked summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book.

    His name is Caradoc.In Rome a new Emperor, Claudius, accedes the throne. But he is politically weak, enemies who would take his place circle and plot. If he is to survive Claudius needs a triumph, one that marks him as a leader of men.Claudius’s eye turns to the mysterious isle of Britannia, home of the supernatural Druids and brutal, wild-eyed warriors, reputed to fight naked. The place not even Julius Caesar could conquer.AD43 and a massive invasion force, commanded by Aulus Plautius, lands on a tiny corner of Britannia. Caradoc, King of the country’s most powerful tribe, assembles an army to throw his enemy back over the water and into Gaul. But divisions are rife and there are those who are secretly working with the Romans for their own benefit. The very future of the country is at risk and only one man can safeguard it…Praise for Keith Nixon’s WorkA hugely enjoyable debut novel from Keith Nixon.'Ian Ayris, author of Abide With Me'Moves faster than a speeding bullet. Can't wait for more from Keith Nixon.'Tony Black, author of The Last TigerCool, creative and downright crude, THE FIX will get your heart pumping.'Gerard Brennan, author of FIREPROOF'Sharply observed, fast paced. Hard as a knuckleduster.'Richard Godwin, author of Apostle Rising'A blast from first page to the last, this high-octane debut takes aim at the corporate world and is fast, furious and a lot of fun. If there’s a knack to writing dark comedy, Nixon surely has it.'Nick Quantrill, author of The Late Greats'The Fix is a gritty, multi-layered novel which features a glorious mix of characters - all with that great human quality of being flawed and unique. Nixon's writing is what really makes this stand out. A fast-paced and quite excellent debut novel. 'Luca Veste, author of Dead Gone

    

    But the down-timers have too. Cardinal Richelieu cannot decide whether he likes Charleton Heston or Tim Curry better as Cardinal Richelieu. So, when the King is murdered on the way to see his unborn son, and the Cardinal is gravely wounded, who else would the Cardinal’s friends call on but D’Artagnan and the Three Musketeers! The dynamic foursome is charged with saving the Cardinal and getting him out of the reach of evil King Gaston. Even the Cardinal’s robe gets its share of adventures! Will D’Artagnan and his three friends win out and save the Cardinal?

    James Patterson and Marshall Karp’s NYPD Red 3 continues what appears to be a promising series set in a fictionalized New York City that is still close enough to actual events to be easily accessible to the reader. Detectives Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald investigate another case involving the wealthy elite of the city, one that touches upon the service economies present therein and point up the tensions between those at the proverbial top of the heap. The novel chronicles the continuing investigations of Detectives Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald. Beginning shortly after the end of NYPD Red 2 with the beginning of a new year and a new mayoral tenure, the novel sees Jordan and MacDonald pursue the killer of a New York investment tycoon’s Haitian chauffer and run into a kidnapping that the tycoon desires to keep secret. Generational tensions and sordid financial dealings come to light throughout the novel, as well as romantic difficulties for both Jordan and MacDonald. Followers of the still-young series will not be disappointed in what they find in the novel. This companion to NYPD Red 3 also includes the following: • Book Review • Story Setting Analysis of NYPD Red 3 • Story elements you may have missed as we decipher the novel • Details of Characters & Key Character Analysis • Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed • Thought Provoking /or Discussion Questions for both Readers & Book Clubs • Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols… • And Much More! This Analysis of NYPD Red 3 fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.

    

     Little does she know it’s about to get a whole lot weirder. When she answers an online help wanted ad, she never expects it to lead to the revelation that magic exists. She certainly never expects to experience it firsthand. But after teaming up with washed-up sorcerer Larry Stuttgart, sword master Dawn Blayde, werebear munitions expert Tank Johnson, and immortal zombie head-in-a-jar Bill, Lexie’s about to discover what life is like on the supernatural side. She’s about to join THE NYTE PATROL. *** This is the first novel of the snarky urban fantasy series, the Nyte Patrol. Look for book two, Nyte Terrors, coming soon!

    He saw the Tour for the first time in 1984, avidly following that year's race on television in the Normandy village where he lived. Since joining the Guardian in 1989, William Fotheringham has been at the forefront of British cycling journalism. Here he reflects on the events of the last twenty-three years - the triumphs, the tragedies and the scandals that have engulfed the world's most demanding sport. Key articles from his career are annotated with notes and reflections. What would he have said if he'd known then what we all know now about Lance Armstrong? Which cyclists and teams were not all they seemed? And which victories still rank as the greatest of all time?This is the definitive collection of cycling reporting.

    Now for the first time, the bestselling author of STREET CHILD reveals what happened to his orphaned sisters.In Victorian London, Lizzie and Emily are left in the care of a cook but their story takes them to the mills of northern England. There, under the keen eyes of the mill owners, the girls are made to work in harsh conditions and any chance of escape is sorely tempting…An incredible new STREET CHILD story based on the true experiences of Victorian mill girls.