As the last Don of the Philadelphia mob, Ralph Natale, the first-ever mob boss to turn state's evidence, provides an insider's perspective on the mafia.Natale's reign atop the Philadelphia and New Jersey underworlds brought the region's mafia back to prominence in the 1990s. Smart, savvy, and articulate, Natale came up in the mob and saw first-hand as it hatched its plan to control Atlantic City's casino unions. Later on, after spending sixteen years in prison, he reclaimed the fam...

Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this thrilling sci-fi adventure from bestselling author Dan SmithStranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this fast-paced, horror adventure with an ecological twist.Something sinister is happening in Crooked Oak …Ever since the fracking site closed, Nancy’s parents have been acting weird. Their eyes are blank, they won’t eat – it’s like they’re no longer themselves. And now the symptoms are affec...

"When it sings, a garden will have the power to transport and to lead you to a place that is magical. It is an oasis for creation, available to anyone with a little space and the compunction to get their hands dirty."In Natural Selection, Dan Pearson draws on ten years of his Observer columns to explore the rhythms and pleasures of a year in the garden. Travelling between his city-bound plot in Peckham and twenty acres of rolling hillside in Somerset, he ...

The AI Frontier: Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Business" is an insightful guide on the transformative role of AI in the business world. The book begins by charting the evolution of AI and its adoption in business, followed by an overview of how AI is driving decision-making and customer engagement. It further explores AI's role in innovating business models and provides an in-depth understanding of AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, natural lan...

As the last Don of the Philadelphia mob, Ralph Natale, the first-ever mob boss to turn state's evidence, provides an insider's perspective on the mafia.Natale's reign atop the Philadelphia and New Jersey underworlds brought the region's mafia back to prominence in the 1990s. Smart, savvy, and articulate, Natale came up in the mob and saw first-hand as it hatched its plan to control Atlantic City's casino unions. Later on, after spending 16 years in prison, he reclaimed the family as...

Step inside Sissinghurst, the world's most famous garden, and understand the strength of its attraction in this beautiful, once in a generation study.Since is was bought and transformed by writer Vita Sackville-West and diplomat Harold Nicolson in the 1930s, Sissinghurst has captured imaginations with its unique and intricate design. From first sight of the Castle Tower to the magic of the world-famous White Garden, this garden of rooms and experiences, memories an...

A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. The fifth and final adventure in the Crooked Oak series.What’s slithering about deep underground …?When a meteorite crashes to Earth near Crooked Oak, Pete, Nancy and Krish are determined to find it. But they’re not the only ones …After spotting one of their teachers up on the moor where th...

A school camping trip takes a turn for the sinister in this page-turning thriller for fans of mysteries and the supernatural.What’s hiding in Harwood Forest?When Pete, Nancy and Krish arrive at Heathland Camp for a school trip, they’re in for an adventure – just not the kind they were expecting.Nearby sits the abandoned Harwood Institute. The crumbling buildings are out of bounds but strange screams come from the surrounding forest at night. Mystery shrouds the even...

*NARRATED BY AN ENSEMBLE CAST INCLUDING THE AUTHOR*A compelling and prismatic love story of one family's defiance in the face of injustice—and how their story echoes across generations."The Poet and the Silk Girl is an incredible book. I cannot recommend it highly enough." —Rachel Maddow, host of The Rachel Maddow Show and Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn OrderIn 1942 newlyweds Itaru and Shizu...

'TRULY INSPIRING' Mail on SundayNow familiar to millions of Gardeners' World fans as Longmeadow (the home of Nigel & Nellie), this is the story of Monty & Sarah Don's early days there. The Jewel Garden is the story of the garden that bloomed from the muddy fields around the Dons' Tudor farmhouse, a perfect metaphor for the Monty and Sarah's own rise from the ashes of a sp...

How do I complete my first oil painting step by step?This book outlines 20 achievable oil painting demonstrations for the beginner featuring landscape art from the simple to the more challenging (taken from my hardback Oil Paintings from the Landscape published by GMC Publications 2003)Find subject matter including a stone circle, a church, a cornfield, a lake, a castle, a coast, plus more exotic subject matter as a desert, Toronto, lightning and more. Techniques such as we...

The British artist and TV personality shows you how to get the very best results from watercolour pencils wherever and whenever you choose to create.Watercolour pencils are versatile, fun and easy-to-use no matter where you are. In Quick & Clever Watercolour Pencils, Charles leads you through the entire process of learning how to use these invaluable tools effectively, revealing his ingenious tips and tricks along the way.