The complete story behind the creation, renovation, and transformation of the world’s foremost research library on the works, life, and times of William Shakespeare.Explore the history of the Folger Shakespeare Library in this lushly illustrated volume, which traces the work of those who have built, supported, and reimagined the institution from its founding in 1932 to its renovation and reopening in 2024.Originally designed by Philadelphia architect Paul P...

The compelling untold story of the season that put Merseyside football on the map essential reading for all Liverpool and Everton fans, plus anyone interested in sport or social history.In 1905/06, newly promoted Liverpool led by master team-builder Tom Watson stunned the football world by claiming their second First Division title. Across Stanley Park, influential administrator Will Cuff guided Everton to their first FA Cup triumph, cementing a landmark year for b...

The fifth book in this action-packed adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!"A funny and exciting fantasy adventure story" - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The TimesNEXT LEVEL ACTION! DON'T LOOK DOWN!Kit can't wait for the next dungeon – especially as he and his teammates, ...

The handbook brings together a growing body of research that explores the language people use when they are playing, coaching, administering, reporting on and watching sport. In addition to illustrating the variety of research being undertaken at the interface between language and sport, the volume conceptualises, consolidates and distinguishes the exciting and expanding field of sports linguistics that is emerging around these studies.Grounded in the broader concer...

In this exclusive e-novella from Kieran Kramer, a daring young debutante learns that when it comes to love, there's more than meets the eye…Lady Eleanor Gibbs is shocked when she stumbles upon a tattooed London gentleman involved in an illicit embrace. Five years ago, a masked man bearing that same tattoo saved her and the six children of the Marquess and Marchioness of Brady from a band of thieves. Now, Ellie's "hero"—better known as the notorious Earl of Tumbridg...

Charlie, Brock, Anna and Spencer return for four more short stories with the following: Anna – Spencer begins to question whether he sees Anna as more than a friend, especially when the two decide to hang with just each other for a day. Dumb – Brock is forced to undergo a test or be forced to stay back a year. He fears he isn't smart enough nor capable to succeed. Dreams – As the neighbourhood sleeps, vivid dreams form… Train – Tensions flare high on board a train after a disastrous school...

Scuba Diving Certification Course: Wanna breathe underwater but completely unsure where to start?Most beginners believe that signing up for a scuba diving certification is a guaranteed ticket to a lifetime of legendary underwater adventures. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but getting an open water diver course completion card (c-card) does not automatically mean you are actually ready to dive.The dive indust...

In three weeks, King John will visit Nottingham Castle. When he is here, we're going to rob him. Any questions so far?In medieval Nottingham, the corrupt King John, aided by the Sheriff of Nottingham, takes what he wants while the people suffer.But there is hope. And it wears a hood.Local lad Robin and his sidekick Little John have become infamous for stealing the King's ill-gotten gains and returning them to the people who so desperately ...

It's all fun and games until somebody dies. Delve into the unsettling world of Hollow Twilight, a Ready Player One meets Stranger Things LitRPG where there's no XP to collect and no loot to scavenge, but one wrong move could be the difference between life and death.Reid, a seemingly average high school senior, is bored of his meaningless life. That is, until he and his friends learn about a new mobile game, Hollow Twilight, and d...

A Supernatural Soldier's StoryPrivate Arthur J. Wright is a paranormal exception. Killed at the Somme in WWI when only fifteen, this boy soldier refuses to pass over until he warns future generations not to be fooled by the lies of war. For 100 years, he has watched over Aylesford Village - silently ghosted and forgotten by the world, forced to witness generations of local boys walk blindly into the exact same trap.The ghost soldier meets a fourteen-year-old, also named Art...

Middle-earth for middle graders! This young reader fantasy series proves you don't have to be brave or powerful to do great things.In a classic fantasy world of anthropomorphic rabbits, three young siblings are on the run from the villainous Gorm tribe who have killed and enslaved their clan. Podkin, once destined to be clan leader, has always been spoiled, but now he must act bravely as he, his older sister, and baby brother flee for their lives.Facing pur...

Most organisations are investing in artificial intelligence. Many are adding cost, complexity, and risk.In the AI era, technology is not the constraint. Discipline is. Advantage comes from Strategic Intelligence, the ability to convert data and models into decisions that improve performance, not just activity.In The Executive's Guide to Strategic Intelligence, How Leaders Remove Noise, Make Better Decisions, and Build Lasting Advantage