Neal Stephenson hacks into the secret histories of nations & the private obsessions of men decrypting with dazzling virtuosity the forces that have shaped the past century. Weaving together the cracking of the Axis codes during WWII & the quest to establish a free South East Asian data haven for digital information in the present Cryptonomicon explores themes of power information secrecy & war in the twentieth century in a gripping & page-turning thriller. ...

A ten-foot-tall copper sculpture stands in the courtyard of the Central Intelligence Agency emblazoned with a message no one can decipher. One man knows exactly what the statue says. Dr. Jonathan S. Chalmers heads a CIA working group tasked with containing the greatest secret our government has ever kept
- & planning for its consequences. He alone knows the full story of the threats that face America: threats that have shaped our countrys past present & future. If Chalmers cant save us nobody can.
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NYC 2023. Terrifying alien invaders stalk the streets & a nightmare plague strikes down the citys myriad inhabitants with brutal epidemic speed. The citys systems are in chaos its streets & skyline are smashed & in flaming ruin. The battle is on against the lethal armoured bipedal war machines that stalk ravaged New York. ...

Praise for Katie Price. A fabulous guilty holiday pleasure
- heat. Unabashedly laden with sex & OTT with glitz... Go on run yourself
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The Crystal Bible" has become the worlds favourite crystal reference guide having sold over a million copies. The directory format enables you to find a known crystal instantly or to identify an unknown crystal. It covers the practical & esoteric properties of each stone including spiritual mental psychological emotional & physical effects plus its use in crystal healing. Encompassing traditional & contemporary crystal lore this book draws on Judy Halls 35 years of experience in this field. It is an indispensable reference for crystal lovers everywhere." ...

Justine Hoffman has made a safe & comfortable life for herself on the island of Friday Harbour but there is still something missing. Love. & after years of waiting & dreaming she is willing to do whatever it takes to change her destiny. But when Justine discovers that someone cast a spell on her when she was born with the result that she will never find her soul mate she is determined to change her fate. But she could never have dreamt of the dangerous complications that will follow.. . Meeting the mysterious Jason Black Justine unleashes a storm of desire & danger that threaten everything she holds dear
- because Jason has secrets of his own & he wants more from her than fate will ever allow.
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THE CRYSTAL DESERT is the third book in the Guardian Cycle a sweeping fantasy epic from one of the best new storytellers in the genre. Terrels destiny is far from clear. In exile from his home he journeys through a hostile world with only the spirits from an earlier life & his instincts to guide him. Having crossed two oceans Terrel finds himself in Misrah. A harsh & barren desert land survival there is a daily struggle for its nomadic tribes. But Misrah is also a place of many wonders where superstition is as important as the constant search for water. For Terrel his magical talents may be all that can save him. & lead him one step closer to discovering the truth of the mysterious prophecies in the Tindaya Code. For more information on this or any other Orbit book visit the Orbit website at wwww.orbitbooks.co.uk ...

Welcome to the sensational new Ladies of Lantern Streetseries by Amanda Quick where the lives of the Victorian gentry are filled with secrets
- & secret powers.. . Novelist & professional companion Evangeline Ames has rented a cottage in the outskirts of Little Dixby far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens she instinctively goes to the gardens for safety when her life is threatened again where she meets Lucas Sebastian
- who has never been one to ignore a lady in danger even if she is trespassing on his property. Immediately sensing each others psychic talents as well as their mutual desire Lucas & Evangeline find themselves with an even more pressing concern. Whoever tried to have her killed will try again. But who would want her dead? With Evangelines skill for detection & Lucass sense of the criminal mind they soon discover that they share a common enemy. & as the dangerous energy emanating from Crystal Gardens grows stronger they realise that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.

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Welcome to the sensational new Ladies of Lantern Streetseries by Amanda Quick where the lives of the Victorian gentry are filled with secrets
- & secret powers.. . Novelist & professional companion Evangeline Ames has rented a cottage on the outskirts of Little Dixby far from the London streets where she was recently attacked. Fascinated by the paranormal energy of nearby Crystal Gardens she instinctively goes there for safety where she meets Lucas Sebastian. Lucas & Evangeline immediately sense each other's psychic talents as well as their mutual desire. But who wants Evangeline dead? With Evangeline's skill for detection & Lucas's sense of the criminal mind they soon discover that they share a common enemy. & as the dangerous energy emanating from Crystal Gardens grows stronger they realise that to survive they must unearth what has been buried for too long.
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Crystal therapy has long been used as a gentle system of holistic healing. By drawing on the unique qualities of crystals such as quartz & amethyst you can balance the energy fields around your body home & office to bring well-being & gain health benefits. Crystals can help soothe emotional problems such as anxiety mood swings or shyness as well as physical symptoms such as migraines & allergies. In addition crystals can act as natural energy boosters & aid in detoxifying our systems. With crystal remedies for more than 250 common ailments & a directory of 250 crystals as well as detailed explanations of the most effective healing methods this book is the ultimate guide to healing with crystals. Illustrated with colour photographs & supplemented with practical exercises & case studies The Crystal Healer" is the ultimate practical reference from a highly respected healer & teacher." ...