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Sunflower Inspired Living is a beautifully crafted guide for anyone who loves decorating with meaning, creating by hand, and designing spaces and events that feel joyful and welcoming. Inspired by the timeless beauty and symbolism of sunflowers, this book blends creativity, home décor, and heartfelt handmade projects into one inspiring lifestyle guide.

When one of their newest members–a veritable youngster–leaves the safety of Trinity House and ventures into Santa Fe alone, an act born of survival sets in motion a chain of events, like the butterfly effect, that puts the entire group in the crosshairs of a former mob hitman. After surviving an initial attack, mostly unscathed, with the madman’s whereabouts unknown and the possibility of another attempt on Trinity not a question of if, but when, the first cold snap of winter opens a window of opportunity that Army veteran Lee Riker and his small band deem impossible to ignore.

People often put things off because they feel they don't have enough knowledge or because they keep looking for the perfect strategy before starting a task.

Libby Tebbit had absolutely had her fill of big-city life. So, when presented with the opportunity to take over her gran’s shop, The Bookshop by the Beach, she’d have been crazy to turn it down, right? Idyllic notions of lazy days by the ocean shore, shooing away the surplus eligible bachelors circling around her like squawking gulls, filled her head. These things were certain to await her, she felt confident, in this next glorious chapter of her life - this wonderful seaside adventure on the Isle of Man.

There's a serial killer targeting the streets of Newcastle, seemingly picking his victims at random but subjecting them all to the same torturous end. When the Chief Inspector on the case goes missing, it falls on DCI Ryan to track down the man who is brutally murdering women and goading the police to 'catch me if you can'. As everyone becomes a suspect, Ryan and his team get drawn further and further into the case, but for Ryan the nightmare gets closer to home than he could ever have imagined.

Brought to you by Puffin. From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new story from the phenomenal Lottie Brooks series! Pack your bags, and put on your helmets, for Lottie’s latest hilarious diary! She’s off on a ONCE IN A LIFETIME skiing holiday - what could...

Although they didn't get what they wanted right away, it seemed to strengthen the hearts of those who believed. Then Mira saw that the true light of the lighthouse was not only the great beam that whirled over the ocean, but also the serene courage that it reflected back to those who trusted it. However, one afternoon Mira received some unpleasant news. The town council considered installing a new, less maintenance-intensive electric tower in place of the current lighthouse. Others said the old building was no longer usable and was too expensive to maintain. Mira's chest constricted.

Possessed by a treacherous daemon, he's running out of time to find the arcane items he needs to save his soul. To retrieve the Idol of Kolkuth, Malus will have to call on all his cunning and wits to survive a magic labyrinth and defeat its fearsome guardian. Murderer, betrayer, warrior beyond compare. Yet by the cruel standards of the dark elves, Malus Darkblade still has a lot to prove.

Ever since he made his first appearance in A Study In Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes has enthralled and delighted millions of fans throughout the world. Now Audible is proud to present Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection, read by Stephen Fry. A lifelong fan of Doyle's detective fiction, Fry has narrated the complete works of Sherlock Holmes - four novels and five collections of short stories.

As it came to be known, the Moonlight Quest was more than a single expedition. It turned into a symbol, a live example of the concept that you shouldn't be scared of the unknown and that you can develop bravery and understanding by being patient, reflecting on yourself, and being ready to keep going even when things are unclear. Every wind whisper, moonlight peek on the river, and leaf rustle in the quiet forest all carried the story along.

Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Against the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance - and healing - in each other's arms.  

Ghostly whispers, shocking secrets, and a Pomeranian on the loose … England, 1941: Evie Harris doesn’t believe in ghosts—not even when she spots a glowing figure outside her bedroom window in the quiet village of Crofter’s Green. But when the same eerie spectre is seen by Lord Hawthorne, tied to a long-buried family scandal, even Evie starts to wonder if the past is haunting Hawthorne Manor. Before she can investigate, Lord Hawthorne is found dead at the bottom of his grand staircase. An accident? Not likely.

The British Crown is in crisis, with constitutional threats at home and abroad. Since their infamous 'Megxit' split from the Royal Family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have dominated global headlines. Ferociously controversial, not least for demanding privacy while seeking the spotlight, the Sussexes have remained a subject of gripping fascination for both supporters and cynics alike. Both camps are united on one platform: what is the endgame? Fighting to preserve their royal titles and privileges, In their attempts to create a Sussex brand the couple have fuelled bitter hostility.

It seems like the perfect job. Great wages, accommodation provided and all located within the walls of Highwood Hall, a stunning stately home owned by the Howard family. Not many little girls dream of becoming a maid, but this is an opportunity for me to get back on my feet. And for me to revisit my past....

The Happy Hartes Bookshop has been a part of bookworm Florrie Appleton’s life as far back as she can remember. From the evocative smell of the books to working alongside her beloved Mr. H and his black Labrador, Gerty, there’s no wonder she calls it her happy place. Living in a town she loves with her family and group of close-knit friends around her, life is sweet. Until one dreadful Monday morning, when everything is turned upside down and things are changed forever. Devastated, Florrie finds herself thrown into an unexpected situation with handsome stranger Ed Harte.

On a warm spring evening, guests gather in a perfectly manicured garden to celebrate Maggie and Len’s twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Maggie leans against the apple tree, watching her fun-loving husband and darling children as her heart swells with pride. As the joyful party atmosphere disappears into the night, close by, the lifeless body of a young woman is pulled from a river. Slipping upstairs to find the special gift for her adoring husband, Maggie stumbles across something else hidden amongst the dusty boxes of family keepsakes.

Beginning with A Study in Scarlet and concluding with The Hound of the Baskervilles, this epic project took over 8 years to complete - and this landmark collection contains the extraordinary result. Here is the world's first ever fully dramatised Sherlock Holmes canon: 56 short stories and 4 novels, all made by the same team of directors, producers, dramatists and leading actors, and packed with the high production qualities of a film or TV drama that set it apart.

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From Hustle to Equity is a practical roadmap for entrepreneurs who are tired of trading time for money — and ready to build assets that work for them. Most people are taught to grind harder, work longer, and “chase opportunity.” But sustained wealth is rarely created through effort alone. It comes from ownership, leverage, and disciplined decision-making. This book reframes the entrepreneurial journey: away from endless hustle, and toward building equity that compounds quietly in the background.

No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio, or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce. The Way Home is a modern-day Walden - an honest and lyrical account of a remarkable life lived in nature without modern technology. Mark Boyle, author of The Moneyless Man, explores the hard-won joys of building a home with his bare hands, learning to make fire, collecting water from the stream, foraging, and fishing.