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Tarzan and the Lost Empire (Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library) Book 12 of the Tarzan Series - Special Edition Authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Somewhere in the heart of Africa, a young archaeologist disappeared in the remote jungle mountains—Erich von Harben, son of an old...

With a fragile peace established in the Enclave between humans and Chimeras, both species must learn to put aside their differences to ensure their continued survival. But racial tensions are simmering just beneath the surface, ready to explode. Meanwhile, Clayton and Samara’s daughter, Dora, might be the answer that everyone is looking for: her immunity to both strains of the Chimeran virus could soon lead to a cure, making it possible to establish new settlements beyond the Enclave.

Growing up in a poor Yiddish speaking home in 1950s London, Lillian – then just a teenager – marries charming older man Raymond. One day he takes their children to the local park. But he never returns.

Written between 1913 and 1914, it was published over 50 years later, the author believing that due to public and legal attitudes to homosexuality, to publish it in his lifetime would signal an end to his career. Maurice is now considered to be one of the most groundbreaking and significant novels of the LGBT+ canon, and in this brand new recording Ben Whishaw (Mary Poppins Returns, Paddington, A Very English Scandal) gives an emotive and mesmerising performance.

The United Nations of Earth sent out the Forerunner ships to explore and colonize the four most promising star systems within 50 light-years of Earth. Forerunner One left Earth under the command of Captain Clayton Cross, heading for Trappist-1. After a ninety year journey to reach it, the crew encountered not only a habitable world, but alien life already inhabiting it, and dark secrets lurking beneath the surface. The revelation of who these aliens are and what they want proves more terrifying than promising, and Captain Cross is forced to make tough decisions that will affect not only his crew, but the fate of the entire human race.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The inside story of the Houston Astros, whose relentless innovation took them from the worst team in baseball to the World Series in 2017 and 2019 “Reiter’s superb narrative of how the team got there provides powerful insights into how organizations—not...

When Joe tells a local news reporter exactly what he would do if he were leader of the country, the video goes viral and Joe's speech becomes famous all over the world! Before long, people are calling for the current leader to resign and give someone else a go... and that's how an ordinary boy...

Tarzan and Lord of the Jungle (Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library) Book 11 of the Tarzan Series - Special Edition Authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Cruel slave traders have invaded the jungle domain of Tarzan of the Apes. Now they head toward a fabled empire of riches that no...

Just when Tarzan, Lord of the Apes, looks to be settled happily into family life with his wife, Jane, and their son, Jack, Tarzan’s arch-enemy, Nikolas Rokoff, kidnaps the infant boy. With his son’s life set to be forfeit to a tribe of African cannibals, Tarzan enlists the help of the beasts...

The story of a young man who, although born of a woman, was left by a succession of untoward circumstances to be reared in an African jungle by a she-ape, the only mother he ever knew. Tarzan was drawn from the jungle by love for a young American girl whom chance threw in his way. Disappointment...

When Benjamin and Edgar Bowen embark on a Grand Tour of Europe, they are ready to meet people of quality. They have trunks full of powdered, silver wigs and matching suits, a hunger to experience the architectural wonders of ancient Rome and an ability to quote Voltaire (at length). They will make connections and establish themselves in high society, just as their mother has planned. But it soon becomes apparent that their outfits are not quite the right shade of grey, their smiles are too ready, their appreciation of the arts ridiculous. 

Experience the unyielding truth of George Orwell, the 20th century’s premier political conscience. Listening to this essential essay collection offers a masterclass in critical thinking, serving as the ultimate antidote to modern spin, doublespeak, and manufactured narratives. Politics and the...

Die drei Musketiere führen ein Doppelleben als Mädchen am Hof alias Olivia (Athos), Isa (Porthos) und Inès (Aramis), als eines Tages die freche Charlotte (D'Artagnan) aus der Provinz auftaucht und verlangt, ein Musketier werden zu dürfen. Charlotte ist überglücklich, den Grafen de Tréville kennenzulernen. Er stellt ihr die Möglichkeit in Aussicht, ein Musketier zu werden. Doch sie gerät mit Isa, Olivia und Inès in Streit.

Endurance: An Epic of Polar Adventure is Frank Worsley's first-hand account of one of the greatest survival stories ever told. As captain of the Endurance, Worsley recounts Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Antarctic expedition with remarkable clarity and immediacy, taking readers from the crushing grip of the pack ice to the extraordinary voyage that saved every member of the crew. Rich in detail and driven by the perspective of someone who lived through it, this is a gripping story of courage, leadership, and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

Britain is broke. We have been living beyond our means for decades, piling up debt year after year. It is now costing the British taxpayer well over £100 billion a year just to pay the interest on our borrowings - more than we spend on either education or defence. Sooner rather than later...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of The Spy and the Traitor comes the ultimate true-life Cold War thriller: a “page-turning masterpiece” (The Guardian) about a Russian double agent with a desperate secret—and the key to stopping a nuclear apocalypse. “Ben Macintyre has a...

Bloomsbury presents Zombie Worms and Blue Dragons: Celebrating 100 Iconic Life Forms written and read by Ben Garrod Zombie Worms and Blue Dragons celebrates 100 of the largest, smallest, oldest, newest, most venomous, fearsome, intelligent and sometimes most bizarre forms of life on Earth in a...

A bold, funny, and deeply practical playbook to navigate toxic workplaces, outsmart bad bosses, and take control of your career—no matter who’s in charge. “Annoyingly funny, phenomenally helpful” - Chris Donnelly My Boss Is a Moron is the book every frustrated employee didn’t know they...

For fans of I'm Not Scared, You're Scared, comes a hilarious audiobook about using humor to combat fear, from actor and director Ben Falcone. It's time for bed, but Claire can't fall asleep. There's a storm outside, and the thunder is so loud and scary! Good thing her parents are there to help...

A hilarious, unputdownable second-chance-romance about the most unlikely, gay roommate mishap. Perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston and Gwen & Art Are Not in Love. “A vibrant story that’s perfect for fans of Casey McQuiston” —People Romance is the last thing on Charlie’s mind. On his...