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Of all the enemies that our hero has shrunk away from, there was one he feared above them all. By his own admission they gave him nightmares into his dotage. It was not the French, the Spanish, the Americans or the Mexicans. It was not even the more exotic adversaries such as the Iroquois, Mahratta or Zulus. While they could all make his guts churn anxiously, the foe that really put him off his lunch were the Ashanti."You could not see them coming," he complained. "They were well armed, fought with cunning and immense savagery and above all, there were bloody thousands of the bastards."This eighth packet in the Thomas Flashman memoirs details his misadventures on the Gold Coast in Africa. It was a time when the British lion discovered that instead of being the king of the jungle, it was in fact a crumb on the lip of a far more ferocious beast. Our 'hero' is at the heart of this revelation after he is shipwrecked on that hostile shore. While waiting for passage home, he is soon embroiled in the plans of a naïve British governor who has hopelessly underestimated his foe. When he is not impersonating a missionary or chasing the local women, Flashman finds himself being trapped by enemy armies, risking execution and the worst kind of 'dismemberment, ' not to mention escaping prisons, spies, snakes, water horses (hippopotamus) and crocodiles.It is another rip-roaring Thomas Flashman adventure, which tells the true story of an extraordinary time in Africa that is now almost entirely forgotten.

How is it that our supposedly intelligent species manages to do such damage to the precious and fragile planet that we inhabit? We ought to be able to work out what is best for us. We ought to be able to think of the future. But we don't. This perverse behaviour reflects our failure to understand the human personality. We have been powerfully influenced by misguided ideas about people and about what it is that makes for human flourishing. The Earth and Us is a book about people, our impact on the natural environment and the political, economic and industrial implications - and about how we all live our lives.

Father Spyridon presents a challenge and a warning to all Christians about the growth of the kingdom of Satan. He points first to the signs of this growing kingdom before explaining how we are each attacked and manipulated by evil powers that have corrupted our world. The looming threat of a one world government is presented by this Orthodox priest with a mixture of soberness and urgency.

In "this seventh instalment in the memoirs of the Georgian rogue Thomas Flashman ... he re-joins his former comrade in arms, Thomas Cochrane, in what is intended to be a peaceful and profitable sojourn in South America. Instead, he finds himself enjoying drug-fuelled orgies in Rio, trying his hand at silver smuggling, and escaping earthquakes in Chile before being reluctantly shanghaied into the Brazilian navy. Sailing with Cochrane again, he joins the admiral in what must be one of the most extraordinary periods of his already legendary career"--Amazon.com.

The novel is a satirical, campus novel set in the recent past. It concerns the ivory towers of academe, what it is to be Non-PC in the Eighties, and a great deal of alcohol.It is December, 1985. The year is winding gently towards its close until Dr Fergus Girvan, a Classicist at Ariel University, finds his research has been stolen by the man who is also seeking to steal his daughter. But which man is, actually, the more unscrupulous of the two? And is there hope for either of them?"You have such a lovely use of language I found myself drawn into your story on that alone. Merry murder from piles and fabulous descriptions of the knee cartilage make this a joy to read." (Kelly Van Nelson, author of The Pinstripe Prisoner, long-listed for the Yeovil Literary Prize 2017) "It's really interesting how you create a sense of modern day angst that we can all relate to but set that within an academic setting relating to historical and archaic study. It's a lovely juxtaposition between two worlds and works really well." (Karl Warburton, forthcoming novel: The Taxi-Dermist)"It is good to read such fluent and entertaining writing. ... The tone is just right for the world-weary Fergus: it is always gratifying when a new character so quickly becomes familiar. ... Comedic writing often runs the risk of being anything but; however, the dry wit deployed here is sharp (indeed, Tom Sharpean) and well directed." (Jago Piran, author of YA thriller The Devil's Own Time)

Danny Anders has a secret. Contrasted with his loveable image on the outside is a profound hatred harbouring within. Obsessed with a warped sense of power and control, he struggles to come to terms with his love-hate relationship with the women in his life. As the frustration and anger is nurtured inside him, a violent streak arises. Unsure on how to control and regulate his feelings, Danny yields to his 'evil' half; a half that yearns to kill. He embarks on a voyage of self-discovery and battles with his immoral inner self. But is he really in control? Can Danny stop himself from killing? Can he ever restore his life to normality?

This 10-part course has been specifically designed to help new players who want to win modest amounts when playing blackjack online or with continuous-shuffle machines at live casinos. Most blackjack instruction books on the market today still propound card counting as the only viable way to win consistently. However, card counting is ineffective when playing online and when playing with continuous-shuffle machines. In today's Blackjack world, it is estimated that less than 1% of players are card counters. This program is presented in ten progressive lessons designed to lead the reader to proficiency quickly and naturally. It is strongly supportive of Basic Strategy, which must be learned to perfection, as well as propounding self control, careful organization and budget awareness.

'If you can't trust the man you love, then who can you trust?'How far would your husband go to give you the baby you so desperately desire? The child he can never father himself because he's infertile? Maddie McKinley's about to find out.After several failed IVF attempts, Maddie hopes to rekindle the passion of their honeymoon by having a mini-break in the Highlands of Scotland. However, Callum, her husband, has a hidden agenda. Balinriach Farm is home to his identical twin brother Jamie. Loyal and faithful, Jamie's integrity is pushed to the limit when Callum begs his twin to switch places and sleep with his wife, without her knowledge.Maddie's world is turned upside down when an emotional trail of deceit and lies unravel, revealing a much darker secret in Callum's life. A revelation with the ability to destroy everything Maddie truly loves. But the more Maddie learns about her husband, the deeper the chasm between them grows. With the true Callum exposed, can Maddie learn to live a lie, or will her husband's subterfuge crush her once and for all?The heart-wrenching new novel from Lynette Creswell, will leave you breathless, spellbound, and begging for more!

The Ancient Path is a call for twentieth century man to rediscover authentic Christianity. Fr. Spyridon highlights the gulf that exists between modern thinking and the belief and practices of the Early Church. It is a call to abandon the illusions of modern philosophy to return to the one path that leads to Christ. Rich with quotations from the Church Fathers each chapter deals with a separate issue, covering the saints, love, family, repentance, theosis and many more. In a book that pulls no punches Fr. Spyridon reveals how Orthodoxy is the living continuation of the faith given by Christ to the Apostles.

In August 2013 Father Spyridon took a life changing journey to the heart of Orthodox monasticism on Mount Athos. During his visit he encountered monks and hermits of the ancient Christian tradition who shared the wisdom of their lives. Journey To Mount Athos is a journey into mysticism and faith that will speak to the hearts of many.

When Dragan set out to become a tailor he didn't know that his life would depend on how good he could be. As a mischievous adolescent, inspired by tales of his legendary ancestor, Djordje, Dragan was always seeking adventure. Together with his cousin and dearest friend Rada they dreamed of times gone by, re-enacting battles against the Ottoman Turks until adolescent first love threatened to destroy their friendship. As the Nazis begin to unleash their power across Europe, evil descends upon Dragan's beloved country once more, ripping it apart and Dragan's family are drawn into the local resistance, hitting back at the Nazis. Witnessing betrayal, torture and execution, the only way open to Dragan is to join the Royal Serbian Christian Army. As communist forces sweep through the country, the Royalists' only hope is that the British will help them liberate their country and restore the monarchy but are duped into surrendering to them instead. Exiled from Yugoslavia, they are moved from one internment camp to another. Faced with the constant threat of starvation and further betrayal, an unbreakable bond is forged between comrades as Djordje guides Dragan from the dark into the light.

At the age of 96, former music hall great Frankie Funnybone has decided to write his memoirs. This first volume of four sees Frankie mistaking Wallis Simpson for Jimmy Jewell, saving Neville Chamberlain from murderous Nazis in Munich and ensuring his posh pals Burgess and Maclean get off safely on their foreign holiday. Oh, and getting married at Balmoral with the King as his best man.