The bestselling book that inspired the Bafta-winning BBC dramaCorruption. Blackmail. Conspiracy to murder. A Very English Scandal has all the hallmarks of a classic thriller with one difference. It's all true.In the late 1960s Jeremy Thorp, the charismatic leader of the Liberal Party, was at the height of his political career. But homosexuality had only just been legalized, and a former relationship with a younger man named Norman Scott threatened ...

The narrative is presented from the perspective of the iron star, as it observes and recounts the events and history it has witnessed over the ages. The story allows the celestial object to act as a silent observer of human history and evolution, from prehistoric times to the modern era.John Preston True's novel is a unique and imaginative work that explores themes of time, history, and the passage of ages from the perspective of an inanimate object. While it may not be as widely read as m...

"John Preston Arthur's History of Western North Carolina has for many years been considered one of the prime sources of information on the growth of the western section of the state." -Asheville Citizen, April 20, 1969"The first complete history of Western North Carolina...the author had visited every county in the mountain region...had gone to the original sources: people and their recollections, written records, old letters, legal documents." -March 17, 1963

The Iron Star — And What It Saw on Its Journey Through the Ages by John Preston True is a fascinating blend of science fiction and philosophical exploration, taking readers on an extraordinary voyage across time and existence. True crafts a narrative where a mysterious celestial object becomes the silent observer of humanity’s evolution, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations, the transformation of ideas, and the enduring essence of life itself. The...

WINNER OF THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY AWARD 2021THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE 2021A SUNDAY TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEARA dramatic, gripping account of the rise and fall of the notorious business tycoon Robert Maxwell from the acclaimed author of A Very English Scandal.**'The best biography yet of the media magna...

A brilliantly realised account of the most famous archeological dig in British history, now a major motion picture starring Ralph Fiennes, Carey Mulligan and Lily James.'Exquisitely original' Ian MacEwan'An enthralling story of love and loss' Robert HarrisIn the long hot summer of 1939 Britain is preparing for war. But on a riverside farm in Suffolk there is excitement of another kind: Mrs Pretty, the widowed farmer...

Revised and updated, this book offers a groundbreaking, comprehensive program to help those with bipolar disorder—and those who care about them—gain permanent control over their lives.Most people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and a bag of medications. However, only 20% of those with the illness are able to get true help with medication alone. Now, bipolar disorder expert Julie A. Fast, who was diagnosed with the illness at ...

Don't wait another day to live the life you deserve! Instead, get it done while you're depressed.Do you find your energy to be at an all-time low? Do you struggle to get out of bed some days?Have you found yourself losing interest in things that used to excite you?Then this book might be the book for you.Inside the pages of this self-help book, you can find:- Advice on altering your mindset and adopting a more creative approach to life

Ever wished you could grow your business while... well, handling other business?Finally-business wisdom that fits your schedule and your bathroom breaks. "40 Flushes to Grow Your Business" delivers powerful entrepreneurial insights in bite-sized daily readings perfect for the throne room.Inside you'll find:• Quick, actionable business lessons• Entertaining cartoons and jokes• Thought-provoking reflection questions• Real-world...

Now, mood management is in everyones reach.Anger. Depression. Anxiety. Low self-esteem. With the help of this guide, millions of Americans can stop suffering from these difficult emotions. Written by a prominent psychologist, this book is chock-full of the many strategies and approaches that have proven effective over the years. And since one size does not fit all, it includes information on self-help and counseling, psychiatric medication an...

The unforgettable story, decades before Ted Lasso, of the real-life Watford Football Team, transformed into a powerhouse by coach Graham Taylor and owner Elton John.Nothing has brought English soccer more immediately into the American mainstream than Ted Lasso, which captivated the nation in thirty-four episodes over three seasons. But before there was Jason Sudeikis’s lovable and, at first, hapless AFC Richmond, there was Watford Football Club, a...

Less than one hundred miles off the coast of Florida sits a tiny Caribbean island so innocuous that no one with grand nefarious plans would spare it a second glance. Or would they?Key Isabella might be small, but it has become a hub for the drug trade into the United States. For the Black Berets—the world’s fiercest mercenaries—the issue of a billion-dollar heroin smuggling operation hits a sore spot they can’t ignore. Arriving in the West Indies, the five-man team...