September 1566. William Harley Clarenceux King of Arms lives quietly with his family in London with a document in his possession that could destroy the state. The aged Lady Percy Countess of Northumberland has not given up trying to find it. Nor has she forgotten how he betrayed her & the Catholic cause
- she has spent the last two years planning her revenge. But then eloquent & adventurous courtier John Greystoke suddenly seems most concerned for Clarenceuxs safety. & why on behalf of the government does Francis Walsingham have spies watching Clarenceuxs house day & night? When his wife & his daughter go missing Clarenceux finds himself on the run with his other young daughter hunted by Lady Percys agents. He knows he must finally destroy the document even if it should cost him his life
- but how can he until he has reunited his family?

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A brilliant reworking of the detective story by the much-acclaimed Michael Chabon author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & KLAY. In THE FINAL SOLUTION Michael Chabon has crafted a short suspenseful tale of compassion & wit that reimagines the classic 19th-century detective story. In deep retirement in the English countryside an 89-year-old man vaguely remembered by locals as a once-famous detective is more concerned with his beekeeping than with other people. Into his life wanders Linus Steinman nine years old & mute who has escaped from Nazi Germany with his sole companion: an African grey parrot. What is the meaning of the mysterious strings of German numbers the bird spews out? A top-secret SS code? The keys to a series of Swiss bank accounts perhaps? Or something more sinister? Is the solution to this last case
- the real explanation of the mysterious boy & his parrot
- beyond even the reach of the once-famed sleuth? Subtle revelations lead the reader to a wrenching resolution. This brilliant homage is the work of a master storyteller at the height of his powers.

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James Frey isnt like other writers. Hes been called a liar. A cheat. A con man. Hes been called a saviour. A revolutionary. A genius. Hes been sued by readers. Dropped by publishers because of his controversies. Berated by TV talk-show hosts & condemned by the media. Hes been exiled from America & driven into hiding. Hes also a bestselling phenomenon. Published in 38 languages & beloved by readers around the world. What scares people about Frey is that he plays with truth; that fine line between fact & fiction. Now he has written his greatest work his most revolutionary his most controversial. The Final Testament of the Holy Bible. What would you do if you discovered the Messiah were alive today? Living in New York. Sleeping with men. Impregnating young women. Euthanizing the dying & healing the sick. Defying the government & condemning the holy. What would you do if you met him? & he changed your life. Would you believe? Would you? The Final Testament of the Holy Bible. It will change you. Hurt you. Scare you. Make you think differently. Live differently. Enrage you. Offend you. Open your eyes to the world in which we live. Weve waited 2 000 years for the Messiah to arrive. Weve waited 2 000 years for this book to be written. He was here. The Final Testament of the Holy Bible is the story of his life. ...

It's the final whistle for Jamie Johnson! After leading Scotland to near-victory in the World Cup Jamie Johnson has landed the dream job: playing football for one of the best teams in the world Barcelona. But when disaster strikes & his days of football glory feel like a distant memory Jamie's future will begin exactly where everything first kicked off. ...

Sport & war was inextricably intertwined in the years leading up to the First World War as training for play was seen as training for war. Many members of the Rugby Union formed the officer class of the Great War their training dedication & team spirit helping them lead men into battle. The Final Whistle plays tribute to the role rugby played during the First World War by following the poignant stories of fifteen men who played for Rosslyn Park based just outside of Richmond Park London. These men came from diverse backgrounds with players from Australia Ceylon Columbia Ireland & South Africa but they were joined together in their love of the game & in the courage in the face of war. Their stories take us from London to the Western Front Mesopotamia Turkey Italy & Dublin. They took part in some of the most famous engagements of the war & many were honoured for their bravery on the battlefield. This is the first time their story has been told in full through personal diaries letters & previously unpublished photographs. It is a must-read for any rugby enthusiast or First World War historian. ...

A gripping courtroom drama combining psychological suspense & political intrigue from the pen of ex-barrister-turned-crime novelist Simon Tolkien grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien. It's the trial
- & scandal
- of the decade: Greta Grahame the beautiful young wife of Minister of defence Sir Peter Robinson is accused of conspiring to murder her predecessor Peter's first wife Anne. The prosecution case depends heavily on the evidence of one witness
- Greta's sixteen-year-old stepson Thomas. A dreamy bookish boy Tom was present but hidden on the night two men broke into their ancestral home The House of the Four Winds & killed his mother. His testimony steadfastly links Greta to the hitmen. But the boy's motives are unclear. Is he so crazed by grief that he would frame his stepmother for murder? Or are his feelings toward Greta more complicated than anyone realizes? Might he actually be jealous of his father jealous enough to destroy what remains of his own family? Or is he telling the truth
- that this cunning young woman will stop at nothing in her pursuit of wealth & status? Simon Tolkien combines compelling courtroom drama & classic psychological suspense in this sharply etched page-turner. Previously published in 2003 as The Stepmother.



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Final Word is an honest & reflective look at the life & career of a truly remarkable & often controversial leader in world rugby. Final Word is an honest & reflective look at the life & career of a truly remarkable & often controversial leader. With the Rugby World Cup win in 2011 Graham Henry broke the 24-year curse & restored the NZ All Blacks to the top of the rugby pedestal. But while Graham began & ended his career on a high along the way he experienced moments of despair bordering on depression. At the lowest point in his career he almost gave it all away. This book traces his lack-lustre academic career surprising considering he rose to become a successful headmaster; his achievements as a cricketer the origins of his rugby coaching; & his strong partnership with his wife Raewyn. Graham reveals the drastic measures he took to change the culture within the All Blacks & set them on the path to becoming world champions. In his eight years as coach the All Blacks maintained an incredible 85 per cent success rate across 106 matches & of course claimed the Webb Ellis Trophy at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. ...

In his illuminating fascinating book Keith Badman finally uncovers the truth about the icons last years. It was a tough time
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Nora is more certain than ever that she is in love with Patch. Fallen angel or no he is the one for her. Her heritage & destiny may mean that they will always be enemies but there is no turning her back on him. But now they face their biggest challenge. Can their love survive a seemingly insurmountable divide. & in the end will there be enough trust left to rebuild what has been broken? The lines are drawn
- but which sides are they on?
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Finance & Financial Markets is a best selling comprehensive introduction to the financial markets institutions & instruments that constitute global finance. Its practical approach makes it readily understandable for students on finance & economics courses & those wanting to understand the workings of the modern financial world. This third edition has been thoroughly updated in the wake of the recent financial crisis & discusses its implications for the finance industry. Key benefits of the third edition: * New chapter on the credit crunch covering the causes events & policy response. * Coverage of recent financial innovations such as collateralized debt obligations & credit default swaps. * Completely revised chapter 18 on financial regulation focusing on regulatory issues raised by the crisis. * An extensive set of case studies emphasising the real world of finance including the collapse of AIG & Lehman brothers behavioural finance the carry trade foreign exchange intervention the TED spread & the VIX index. * An on page glossary of key terms. * A companion website featuring interactive MCQs links to financial information & data sources Powerpoint slides & a timeline of the credit crunch with links to relevant news sources. ...