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Mark Vardy is a boy on a mission - to follow in his policeman father's footsteps and train at the elite Academy of Martial Arts, hidden in the depths of England's New Forest. Mark and his friends train with mysterious senseis, learning the secrets of the martial arts and honing their skills and spirit for future adventures. In a series of challenges, Mark's skills and character are put to the test. When his future, dreams, and ambitions are at stake, can Mark keep his commitment to doing the right thing?

Imagine a slight change to our historical timeline where the Industrial Revolution heated up much quicker than expected. Technological marvels such as airships, trains, battleships, and submarines came into being much earlier. They were followed by steam-powered wonders such as mechanical men, flying ships, and even crafts capable of reaching the deepest fathoms of the sea or traveling to distant celestial orbs. That is the world where Sherlock Holmes and his Boswell, Dr. Watson find themselves in Sherlock Holmes: Adventures in the Realms of Steampunk.

Fifteen-year-old Rose has always had worse things to worry about than the foretold end of the world. Ever since her father abandoned them, she has struggled to provide for her poor family and shield her younger siblings from their mother’s drunken rages. But when Doomsday begins on a beautiful morning, Rose finally loses everybody she loves.

After the daring escape from the gallows of Gaspard Delacroix, Alderman James is finally convinced that all has not been as it seemed in Dublin for many years. Has he been chasing the same killer all along? With his career now in peril, he must unmask his enemy before time runs out. Edwards, though addled by unseen enemies, puts his final plan into motion. Can anything stop him from bringing down the chaos he so craves? Can the Light Beneath the Cauldron finally set the city to boil over?

Emory Vale wakes each morning in a lighthouse that no longer shines and follows a ritual written in a manual that seems to add its own pages. Dust the objects. Catalog the arrivals. Never ask who they belonged to. Soon the objects begin to answer anyway.

The Avenging Sun ventured deep within the Hades Nebula in search of its prize. Mitsuko, the captains daughter, readies herself to ascend her father and take the mantle of leadership to the dismay of half the crew. As tensions run high, a series of events shipwreck the Avenging Sun upon a cursed world belonging to the Ag’nagaruth. With no way off world, the newly appointed captain must do all in her power to hold her crew together, as plots to overthrow her bleed to the surface.

DS Charlie Stone is struggling. Recently separated from his wife and estranged from his daughter Maddie, Charlie is a single dad trying hard to keep his life together. An apparently cut and dried case of murder piques Charlie's interest. As he delves further into the murky coastal underworld, he realises things are darker than they first appeared. Charlie's family become being dragged into a world of darkness, danger and depravity. Can Charlie find the answers, while keeping all he holds dear, safe from harm?

Delve into the fascinating realm of Artificial Intelligence, and explore its various facets. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, AI has emerged as one of the most transformative fields, captivating the attention of people from all walks of life. Whether you are a seasoned professional or simply a curious mind over 30, this book, AI Mastery: A Guide for the Curious 30+ Mind, will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of AI and its applications.

In today's ever-evolving business landscape, the dream of entrepreneurship is becoming increasingly attainable. Many individuals aspire to start their own businesses, driven by the desire for independence, creative fulfilment, and financial prosperity. However, the decision to embark on an entrepreneurial journey can be daunting, especially when it comes to maintaining financial stability during the transition from employment to full-time entrepreneurship.

This philosophical book delves into the concept of truth, offering a thought-provoking exploration of how we come to know the world. Drawing on centuries of philosophical inquiry, the author examines the nature of reality, perception, and understanding, inviting listeners to engage with complex ideas and ask their own questions.

On a alien shore on a far distant world two space explorers find dozens of huge, mysterious sandcastles. Where did they come from? Who built them? And will the men survive long enough to discover the answers? Castles Made of Sand is a short story. It has been published twice, originally in the ezine AlienSkin in 2007, and then as a reprint in the e/print magazine Aoife's Kiss in the December 2009 issue.

Nature always fights back. Even after mankind had scorched the Earth with nuclear fire, the forests regrew. New life now flourishes where it can, strange and savage. The distant descendants of the last survivors of Armageddon now live high in the interconnected branches of the vast forest, eeking out a simple existence.

Marooned on an uncharted Planet, Kal wanders the savage wilderness on the edge of survival until he stumbles upon The Tribe living in a cave, near extinction, and threatened by the local wildlife. Kal instigates the technical and cultural birthing of the tiny people, which takes off at a breathtaking pace. But there is another technological force at play on the strange planet: a relic of some past civilisation, or something more current?

He was deeply religious and the greatest warrior of his time, but... He married a nun who was the King of England's sister. He stood trial for treason twice. The King wanted him dead at any cost. He conquered England and founded Parliament.

The Planning stage of the worldwide propaganda machine took years to set up. Ed, better known in the business world as Mr. Edward Peterson, knew that if he could align his dream with the right funding organizations and gain their support, it would only take a few decades to subjugate his unsolicited members into believing anything. People are gullible. It was all about writing the programs and making them user-friendly so that they became a part of everyone's daily life, that secret goals could be met.

In the wake of a mysterious comet’s arrival, Earth is forever changed. A crystalline pathogen—dubbed the Ferrophage—emerges, consuming iron, collapsing infrastructure, and rewriting the rules of biology. As cities fall and satellites blink out, humanity scrambles to survive a world where steel turns to dust and blood becomes fuel for something alien.

The Bible has many mysteries but the greatest mystery is rarely discussed. This in itself is a great mystery! Recently a renowned Prophecy speaker announced that he was beginning a program on Bible Mysteries. His list did not include Chapter 12 of the book of Revelation which contains at least 5 major mysteries. Revelation is the Key Prophetic book given to us by Jesus Christ himself concerning His Return. It is the only book that promises a Blessing to anyone who reads it, hears it, or understands it.

King Henry III has suppressed the elected Parliament and returned England to the abusive governance that the Provisions of Oxford of 1258 corrected. But a new force is rising to oppose him. Young lords, the common people, even the outlaws of Sherwood and the Weald are organizing, led by Simon’s cousin Peter de Montfort and Gilbert de Clare. Condemned as a traitor, Simon is lured back to England from his refuge in France where he has taken the Cross of a crusader and is about to leave for the Holy Land. Seeing the cause he championed reviving, he agrees to be the leader of this new army.

Warfare, clandestine romance, intrigue, and Bordeaux wine mix in a feast of adventure in Volume II of Montfort: The Founder of Parliament. Viceroy Simon de Montfort learned the hard lessons of military strategy and politics that later enabled him to seize England and found Parliament, the first modern democracy.

"Shadows of Empire – Understanding Britain’s Global Legacy and Its Modern Implications" takes listeners on a thought-provoking journey through the intricate and enduring consequences of the British Empire. This comprehensive exploration, rooted in conversations with individuals from Britain and former British colonies, offers fresh perspectives on the empire's impact on our world. The book's author, with a unique background that spans both the UK and former colonies, provides a balanced and objective analysis of historical events.