Tom Raines is suddenly recruited into the US Army to train as a virtual reality Combatant to see if he is good enough to help fight World War Three. Equipped with a new computer chip in his brain it looks as if Tom might actually become somebody. But what happens when you start to question the rules? In this first part of a fast-paced futuristic trilogy S. J. Kincaid asks significant questions concerning the use of technology & the value of life. 20th Century Fox have pre-emptively bought the film rights for the first book in the series. ...

With the exception of the royal marines who adopted light infantry rank insignia from their earliest days the Royal Navy was slow to introduce distinguishing rate badges for those serving on the lower deck. Even when they were introduced in 1853 the corresponding introduction of a uniform was still four years away. As for officers the design & arrangement of buttons also played a part in distinguishing one rating from another. ...

You'll lose a lot of sleep.. . Ralph does. At first he starts waking up earlier. & earlier. Then the hallucinations start
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Up to two in five people will suffer from insomnia at some point in their lives. Insomnia can make you feel depressed & exhausted affecting your ability to function during the day. Using the latest advice & information this guide covers everything you need to know: from the causes of insomnia & how to get diagnosed to all the treatment available medicinal or complementary. Discover how to develop a good sleep routine how to make your bedroom a more restful environment & how to combat stress. Relaxation techniques & dietary advice are also covered together with a section for parents with teenagers suffering from sleep difficulties. Whether you have trouble sleeping or someone close to you suffers from insomnia this is the essential guide to getting a good nights sleep. ...

Its 11pm. All youve wanted to do all day is sleep. Youre overworked underappreciated & the only thing that got you out of bed this morning was the thought of getting back in it again. Now finally here you are. In bed. On the cusp of sleep drifting off. Such a relief. For what we are about to receive may the Lord make us truly thankful. But then your mind wanders. Into territory where it should not go. From death to broken lightbulbs. From redundancy to unwritten thank-you letters. The minutes tick by. Oh God its going to be one of those nights. Those nights which seem to go on for ever when all the cares of the world weigh down on your shoulders... This is a book for anyone who has ever spent a night tossing & turning worrying about lifes worst scenarios. The Insomniacs Guide takes you on a journey that will have you laughing in your sleep (or lack of it). ...

NEW FOR 2011 Everything you need to know & do to get the grade you want! Now in full colour updated for the new GCSE & available in a new student-friendly size York Notes for GCSE is now easier to use & easier to read so it's easier than ever to get top marks. Written by examiners & teachers to give you an expert understanding of the text York Notes has the most in-depth coverage & analysis of everything from themes & contexts to characters plots & language. You'll get the low-down on everything you'll need to demonstrate how well you understand the text & write the best essays. There are sample answers essay plans & specialist guidance on understanding the questions you'll be asked in an exam together with an array of handy"es checklists study tips grade boosters & revision activities to help you learn revise efficiently & remember everything you'll need to write the very best answers. It's the ultimate guide to revision & exam success. For over 25 years York Notes has been helping GCSE students just like you achieve the very best grade they can in their exam. So if you're looking for straightforward easy-to-use advice on how to boost your grades to the next level York Notes for GCSE is the only guide you're going to need. ...

The peace & tranquility of Whoops-a-Daisy World has been shattered! Theres a mini crime wave sweeping the town. Various incidents have been reported across Whoops-a-Daisy World & its up to Inspector Croc to investigate. Just who could be causing all the commotion? Can Croc piece together all the clues & crack the case? Of course he can! Another fantastically funny story from the incredibly talented Sam Lloyd winner of the Roald Dahl Funny Prize & award-winning author of Mr Pusskins. Sams Whoops-a-Daisy World adventures are filled with drama action heaps of hilarity & the all-important feelgood ending. ...

Inspector Singh is sick of sick leave so when Mrs Singh suggests they attend a family wedding in Mumbai he grudgingly agrees
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Inspector Singh is in a bad mood. Hes been sent from his home in Singapore to Kuala Lumpur to solve a murder that has him stumped. Chelsea Liew
- the famous Singaporean model
- is on death row for the murder of her ex-husb&. She swears she didnt do it he thinks she didnt do it but no matter how hard he tries to get to the bottom of things he still arrives back at the same place
- that Chelseas husband was shot at point blank range & that Chelsea had the best motivation to pull the trigger: he was taking her kids away from her. Now Inspector Singh must pull out all the stops to crack a crime that could potentially free a beautiful & innocent woman & reunite a mother with her children. Theres just one problem
- the Malaysian police refuse to play ball...



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Inspector Singh is home
- & how he wishes he wasnt. His wife nags him at breakfast & his superiors are whiling away their time
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