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<div>While the story of Endeavour is widely written about, Captain Cook sailed in or with eight ships which began their lives as merchant ships. This detailed illustrated history tells the story of these ships and the people who have sailed in them. In placing these ships and people in the person...

Long before Robyn Davidson wrote Tracks, the extraordinary Ernestine Hill was renowned for her intrepid travels across Australia's vast outback. After the birth of her illegitimate son, Ernestine Hill abandoned her comfortable urban life as a journalist for a nomadic one, writing about this count...

This acclaimed WWII psychological courtroom drama was the sensation of 1954. The play portrays a mutiny of naval officers aboard the U.S.S. Caine whose suspicions concerning their captain's sanity lead to their rebellion and a subsequent court martial.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE STELLA PRIZE AND THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2014 "Burial Rites is beautiful and compelling . . . it's the announcement of a writer to watch." Guardian "A gripping tale." New York Times In northern Iceland, 1829, Agnes Magnusdottir is condemned to death for her p...

A companion book to the acclaimed documentary film that inspired a national conversation, BULLY is packed with information and resources for teachers, parents, and anyone who cares about the more than 13 million children who will be bullied in the United States this year. From commentary about li...

In Bullseye, an all-new ebook only novella from bestselling author David Baldacci, worlds collide when government assassin Will Robie (featured in The Innocent and The Hit) is caught in the crossfire with Oliver Stone and the Camel Club (both featured in the five Camel Club novels).

A child's ten-year nonfiction true story told from his point of view regarding his efforts to deal with bullying from the age of five to fifteen. The story illustrates his gradually changing mental processes in order to endure daily intimidation and beatings while walking to school, attending cla...

The Sunday Times Novel of the Year 2009 NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, WINNER OF THE BAFTA FOR BEST BRITISH FILM "The most compelling and moving portrait of a young woman I have read in a long time" Guardian, Books of the Year Young Eilis Lacey dreams of life beyond the confines of her tiny Irish...

Sometimes everything you ever learned about yourself is wrong Fashion is a fickle industry, a frightening fact for twenty-four year old model Ivy Clark. Ten years in and she's learned a sacred truth--appearance is everything. Nobody cares about her broken past as long as she looks beautiful for ...

Haute couture, gorgeous garçons, lush accents, the Eiffel Tower... Paris – c'est magnifique! With her mum's wedding fast approaching, Amy is on a mission to find the perfect bridesmaid dress. And what better place than the fashion capital of the world! She and Clover are on the plane quicker than...