Before the political rupture between Russia and the West—triggered by Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the invasion of Ukraine in 2022—the Royal Navy and the Russian Navy engaged in a complex programme of military cooperation. From 1988, the Royal Navy first collaborated with the Soviet Navy, then the Russian Federation Navy, culminating in a 1998 Memorandum of Understanding on naval cooperation. This book explores that unique period, examining how both navies operated and the les...

The Complete Poems of Robert Browning is an exhaustive anthology of the Victorian poet's works, showcasing his innovative dramatic monologues and intricate narrative poetry. This compilation spans 22 poetry collections, encapsulating themes of love, morality, and the duality of human nature, all conveyed through Browning's distinctive lyricism and rich characterizations. His use of varied forms and rhythms reflects the complexities of the Victorian era while engaging with philosophical and...

Stylist Elle Olsen lives in fear of someone discovering her secret identity as Princess Eloise. But the men who killed her entire family in a bloody coup have done just that and now they're coming for her. All Elle wants is to disappear into anonymity again, but the panty-melting billionaire who kidnaps her isn't about to let that happen.On the society pages, smoking hot financier Dominick Rasmussen is one of the world's most eligible bachelors, but there's more to him than meets t...

Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" is a gripping psychological thriller classic that delves into the duality of human nature. Written in a suspenseful and gothic style, the novel explores the idea of divided self and the battle between good and evil within one person. Set in Victorian-era London, the story's atmospheric and dark tone adds to its haunting allure, making it a timeless masterpiece in the realm of psychological fiction. Stevenson's use of sy...

Robert Louis Stevenson's 'The Incredible Travel Sketches, Essays, Memoirs & Island Works' is a collection of diverse writings that showcase Stevenson's masterful storytelling abilities and vivid imagination. The book is a literary treasure trove, encompassing a wide range of genres including travel sketches, essays, memoirs, and works set on various islands. Each piece is imbued with Stevenson's signature style, characterized by rich language, engaging narratives, and keen observation of h...

This book is part of the "Boy Scouts" series by Frank V. Webster, which was aimed at young readers and focused on the adventures of a group of Boy Scouts as they embarked on various outdoor expeditions and faced challenges along the way.In "The Boy Scouts of Lenox," the protagonist, likely a member of the Boy Scouts, and his fellow scouts undertake a hike over Big Bear Mountain. Along the way, they encounter obstacles, test their survival skills, and learn important lessons about teamwork,...

Although grief and feelings of loss after the death of a loved one are natural and universal experiences, sudden, violent, and traumatic loss puts survivors at increased risk for a range of mental health problems and greatly complicates the grieving process. The Grief Recovery with Individualized Evidence-Based Formulation (GRIEF) approach is designed specifically for treating individuals suffering from the grief that results from a traumatic death, and provides a transdiagnostic, modular,...

“You've got to get him, boys— get him or bust! ” said a tired police chief, pounding a heavy fist on a table. The detectives he bellowed the words at looked at the floor. They had done their best and failed. Failure meant “resignation” for the police chief, return to the hated work of pounding the pavements for them— they knew it, and, knowing it, could summon no gesture of bravado to answer their chief's. Gunmen, thugs, hi-jackers, loft-robbers, murderers, they could get them all in time— bu...

Trolls. You think you know all about them—from what you’ve read, seen, or heard.But have you considered the baby trolls?They do exist. And they have something to say....Meet Horatio, Saul, and little Grizelda: three baby trolls who just want to be heard, respected, and most of all, to be your friend.*****************************************************************"Young people stand up for what they believe in ... ...

"An outstanding alternative to most sleep books." —D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book ReviewThis is an invitation to a new nighttime ritual, a going-to-bed book that reminds us all that bedtime can be the most wonderful time of all...The spellbinding style and alluring rhythm of Justine Avery's writing are brought to life by Liuba Syrotiuk’s dreamlike watercolor illustrations to inspire children and adults to set aside the ...

The Bat gathers the defining energies of early twentieth-century American mystery into a tightly wrought drama of concealment, suspicion, and theatrical surprise. Set within the charged space of a country house shadowed by crime, it fuses Gothic atmosphere, drawing-room comedy, detective plotting, and melodramatic suspense. Its masked criminal, secret rooms, mistaken identities, and brisk reversals made it a landmark in popular mystery theatre and a precursor to later traditions of the cos...

In "My Brave and Gallant Gentleman," Robert Watson masterfully weaves a tapestry of historical narrative and rich character development set against the tumultuous backdrop of the 17th-century English Civil War. The novel is rendered in Watson's evocative prose, which reflects the period's complexity and depth, effectively immersing the reader in the intricate interplay of loyalty, honor, and moral ambiguity. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a valiant protagonist, shining light on ...