Winner of the Guardian children's book prize 2015I'm the one who's left behind I'm the one to tell the tale I knew them both knew how they lived & how they died Claire is Ella Grey's best friend She's there when the whirlwind arrives on the scene catapulted into a North East landscape of gutted shipyards; of high arched bridges & ancient collapsed mines She witnesses a love so dramatic it is as if her best friend has been captured & taken from her But the loss of her friend to the arms of Orpheus is nothing compared to the loss she feels when Ella is taken from the world This is her story
- as she bears witness to a love so complete; so sure that not even death can prove final
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WINNER OF THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2015SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD 2015 & THE DESMOND ELLIOTT PRIZE 2015 Meet the Bradleys In lots of ways they're a normal family Zippy is sixteen & in love for the first time; Al is thirteen & dreams of playing for Liverpool & in some ways they're a bit different Seven-year-old Jacob believes in miracles So does his dad But these days their mum doesn't believe in anything not even getting out of bed How does life go on now that Issy is gone? ...

A heart-stopping crime thriller & the fourth consecutive No 1 Bestseller from the author of the Logan Mc Rae series & Birthdays for the Dead He's back Eight years ago The Inside Man' murdered four women & left three more in critical condition
- all of them with their stomachs slit open & a plastic doll stitched inside & then the killer just disappeared Ash Henderson was a Detective Inspector on the initial investigation but a lot can change in eight years His family has been destroyed his career is in tatters & one of Oldcastle's most vicious criminals is making sure he spends the rest of his life in prison Now a nurse has turned up dead a plastic doll buried beneath her skin & it looks as if Ash might finally get a shot at redemption At earning his freedom At revenge
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Tom fell in love with Alice the moment he saw her He realises that being with her will not be easy but she is a force of nature a burst of sunlight in his otherwise ordinary world Some people might look at Alice & think she has everything but Alice knows she is not like other women Her life is complicated unpredictable difficult Alice does not like pity All she wants to do has ever wanted to do is sing Alice has been told not to follow her dreams So has Tom But when fate has already dealt a tough hand it's time to stop listening to everyone else & only follow their hearts A heart-wrenching read A moving story of an extraordinary young woman & the triumph of her spirit against huge odds' Fanny Blake Sunday Express ' An almost unbearably moving portrait of courage in the face of adversity & the enduring power of love it's impossible to get to the end of this powerful & poignant story without a lump in the throat' Deirdre O' Brien Sunday Mirror A Song for Tomorrow is an extraordinary story that goes straight to the heart Alice Peterson celebrates her namesake with great understanding & skill acknowledging the frailties & strengths the ambitions & the talent of an amazing young woman' Janet Ellis author of The Butcher's Hook An inspiring uplifting novel about an extraordinary young woman who refuses to let anything stand in the way of her love & her dream' Julie Cohen author of R&J Book Club pick Dear Thing 'A wonderful book about the beautiful Alice Martineau that both inspired me & made me cry uncontrollably when I finished it' Becky Barrow Sunday Times' What a beautiful passionate story I couldn't physically put the book down I had to keep on reading' Alice Beer journalist broadcaster & author Touching & vivid A book that will live on in the hearts of many' Casilda Grigg journalist A Song for Tomorrow brought Alice's soul to life This book had me in tears my favourite book of the year Lizzy Ward Thomas from the band Ward Thomas An emotional uplifting page-turner inspired by the true story of the singer Alice Martineau that celebrates making every moment in life count & never giving up' Jo Charrington Capitol Records ' If you read nothing else this year please read this book! You won't regret it! I didn't know anything about Alice Martineau when I opened this book but now I want to know more about this incredible woman' Reading between the pages ...

Based on George RR Martin&s fantasy epic A Song of Ice & Fire Roleplaying gives you everything you need to play & run games in the Seven Kingdoms using an easy-to-learn system specifically designed to evoke the atmosphere of the bestselling novels & hit TV show! The A Game of Thrones Edition

Includes:: the entire contents of the original core rulebook revised & updated plus the full-length adventure Peril at King&s Landing & a gorgeous new cover by fan-favorite artist Michael Komarck You & your fellow players take on the roles of key members of a noble house navigating the perilous waters of Westerosi politics & intrigue!

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The Stormcrow Archers Unit Box gives commanders a dedicated ranged attack unit for their forces Miniatures are supplied unpainted Preparation & assembly may be required ...

On a battlefield where the fighting is done up close & personal a reputation for vicious brutality can be just as effective a weapon as any blade or bow The Bolton cutthroats have simple armor & only a spiked mace at hand but they are coldly efficient at cutting down enemies with much more elaborate armaments The A Song of Ice & Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game – Bolton Cutthroats unit box contains twelve different Bolton cutthroat miniatures in four different sculpts one Dreadfort Captain unit attachment a movement tray & all of the associated unit cards The cutthroats specialize in driving fear into their opponents & with the vicious trait they&ll be able to force their enemies to fail panic tests on a regular basis It&s one thing to read about war in books; it&s quite another when you&re standing across the field from men who kill for sport!2 Players 40–50 Min Playing Time Age 14 ...

When it comes to training soldiers crossbowmen require a lot less work than average The real cost comes in the production of the crossbow itself Technological advances aren&t cheap & keeping weapons in working order during war is no easy task Still a family with resources like the Lannisters can afford to keep this ranged killing machine armed & ready for battle The A Song of Ice & Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game – Lannister Crossbowmen unit box contains twelve miniature figures in four different sculpts one unit card & one movement tray This unit of deadeye soldiers takes advantage of the technology available to a family of means At close or long range their bolts can pierce even thick armor However a wise commander will keep them away from melee charges if possible ...

Of all the Great Houses of Westeros there is none more wealthy & ready for war than the Lannisters Wars are fought with money & the ability to arm troops with the finest steel & equip them with armor to keep them alive & hacking at the enemy goes a long way over the course of a battle The A Song of Ice & Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game – Lannister Guards unit boxes come with twelve Lannister guard figures one Guard Captain unit attachment a movement tray & all associated unit cards These soldiers are not the fastest or even the strongest in the war What they do have is an incredible level of defense giving them the ability to wear their opponents down Wars are won by those with the will to continue fighting 2 Players 40–50 Min Playing Time Age 14 ...

Wars are fought with money & in the War of the Five Kings none of the Great Houses are more financially equipped than the Lannisters They outfit their troops in the best armor & arm them with the finest steel But troops still need leaders Some show their strength on the battlefield like the Hound Tyrion or Lord Tywin For others like Maester Pycelle & the High Sparrow their power is felt in the political arena But make no mistake they can influence the outcome of a battle all the same The Lannister Heroes set for the A Song of Ice & Fire Tabletop Miniatures Game gives players a powerful advantage in the war for the fate of Westeros Contents 5 Miniatures 4 Attachment Cards 18 Tactics Cards 3 NCU Cards ...