A game of chess. The sacrifice of a queen.In London, 1973, two strangers sit across from each other in a park playing a game that will change both their lives forever.One simple gambit will draw both Evelyn Copeland, a researcher, and Krystyna Zygalska, daughter of a Polish diplomat, into a labyrinth of secrets, betrayal and death, as conflicting realities lead to the uncovering of an event that occurred twenty-eight years earlier in 1945. An event that one person will go to ...

Little Keys Open Big DoorsAre you feeling spiritually stuck? Do you long for a deeper, richer faith? The road to breakthrough begins here.Join Australian prayer pioneer Warwick Marsh as he shares the wisdom gained from his travels around the world and into the heart of God. Distilled from five decades of following Jesus, these time-tested truths of the Christian life will inspire new and mature believers alike.Practical, biblical and accessible,

Spooky, nocturnal creatures heavily associated with vampires and witchcraft, bats are the only true flying mammal. With 17 different species across the UK, bats are crucial to insect control and pollination. This book explores many of the species living in the UK looking at their physiology, as well as the threats to bats and their inclusion in myth and legend.

Haiku-ish Soundbites Book 1 contains 104 photographs, each with a 'soundbite' in approximately Haiku form. Because it contains colour images, it may not work in all e-book readers. It has been tested in Calibre, Kindle for Android and the Google online e-book reader.. Size may be 10-60 MB depending on the retailer chosen. The soundbites are impressions of and reflections on the landscape of Longdendale (Derbyshire, UK) and beyond.

"The Red Saint" is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a mysterious and charismatic figure known as the Red Saint. The character is enigmatic and becomes a symbol of hope and rebellion for many. The narrative explores his impact on the lives of those around him and the larger society.The novel delves into themes of social justice, personal sacrifice, and the struggle for moral integrity in a world filled with corruption and injustice. The Red Saint’s journey is marked by...

From the bestselling author of The North Wind and The West Wind comes a sizzling fantasy romance novel inspired by Sleeping Beauty and the Greek myth of Theseus and the MinotaurPrincess Sarai of Ammara has less than three months to live before death claims her. Cursed as a child to die on her twenty-fifth nameday, she will do whatever it takes to secure her realm’s future, including an arranged marriage to Prince Balior, ...

The Complete Works of Warwick Deeping brings together an extensive collection of historical novels, action-adventures, and tales of romance by the prolific author. Deeping's literary style is characterized by richly detailed settings, intricate plots, and well-developed characters that immerse readers in different time periods and genres. His novels often explore themes of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit, making them a compelling read for fans of historical fiction and a...

With Nature provides new ways to think about our relationship with nature in today’s technologically mediated culture. Warwick Mules makes original connections with German critical philosophy and French poststructuralism in order to examine the effects of technology on our interactions with the natural world. In so doing, the author proposes a new way of thinking about the eco-self in terms of a careful sharing of the world with both human and non-human beings. With Nature

Westminster Abbey is one of the most important and well-known medieval buildings in Europe but, despite being studied by generations of scholars, there is still much to learn about its history and architecture. The lantern over the centre of the church is a case in point. Edward the Confessor built a great tower here, which is depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry. When Henry III was rebuilding the Abbey in the 1250s, a new tower was begun which was to have dominated the Westminster skyline, but...

Can you tell the difference between talking to a human and talking to a machine? Or, is it possible to create a machine which is able to converse like a human? In fact, what is it that even makes us human? Turing's Imitation Game, commonly known as the Turing Test, is fundamental to the science of artificial intelligence. Involving an interrogator conversing with hidden identities, both human and machine, the test strikes at the heart of any questions about the capacity of machines to beha...

The first edition from poetry by us/you&i is containing affection as well as love within chapter one. Chapter two containing reality along with what life throws at us. Inside of chapter three, there you will find forfeiture, loss and hurt. Yet the last chapter four is light-hearted amusement to bring out the laughter from within. Based on present time my life and others I have known and briefly meet, passing inside life.

‘A carefully researched book on a long-neglected subject which fills a major gap in our Second World War knowledge’ – Norman Longmate, author of If Britain Had FallenBritish Secret Intelligence Service officers and others in the War Office were never convinced that appeasement would prevent a Nazi invasion. Defying high-level opposition, they quietly worked instead on preemptive ‘Last Ditch’ survival plans. These included a secret resistance network known as the GHQ Auxiliary Units...