Dan Smith

On the banks of a sprawling Brazilian river lies So Tiago - a small town without a conscience, forsaken by its people and by God - the perfect place for a fallen priest to escape his past. Sam whiles away his time drinking and fishing, but when one bloody night he helps a dying stranger, he feels a change is coming.Soon Sam catches the attention of the dead mans employer, the formidable Catarina Da Silva whose hypnotic gaze he has trouble resisting. But little does he know that in a place where life is cheap, love can be deadly. Trapped in Da Silvas dangerous web, Sam finds himself plummeting towards So Tiagos dark heart. And as the heavens finally open, he must face his past if he is to find redemption...

In a world governed by 'fake news' and where world leaders are dismissing 'facts', this statistically meticulous presentation of trends is vitally important to understand the world today. A milestone of graphic reporting, this groundbreaking 'atlas with attitude' keeps pace with the speed of change with informed analysis and graphically analyses every key indicator and vital statistic of modern life. New topics for this 10th edition include: Climate change: Impact on human health and security, different scenarios, and the time left to change course Terrorism: Number of terrorist attacks in each country Weapons of mass destruction: Chemical weapons use in Syria Peace: Agreements reached across the years Democracy: Spread of democracy around the world Minorities: Peoples under threat Big business: Panama and Paradise papers, and dirty business * Around 258 million people live outside the country of their birth *14% of the world's children are economically active *Violence is estimated to cost the world $8.3 trillion a year. Less than half of this would meet the UN's development goals by 2023 * USA: nearly 40 million people a year depend the Feeding America network for help * UK: the Trussell Trust handed out 1.6 million food packages in 2018/19

On the other side of paradise, a nightmare waits...After caring for his mother in her last days, Alex has gone off round the world - with no plan other than to travel and maybe recapture some of his lost youth. Beginning his travels in Indonesia, the idea of finding himself sounds appealing...but soon, he finds himself in real trouble.It starts with a bus crash on a terrifying mountain road. Lucky to escape with his life, Alex loses everything else - even his identity. But then he meets Domino, a beautiful girl who takes Alex under her wing. At first its an intoxicating adventure, but Alex starts to realise that danger seems to follow her around. As they approach the magnificent Lake Toba, and head to the remote community of free spirits that Domino calls home, it seems theres trouble in paradise.The ideals of the camp seem honourable - a simple life, shared by friends in a beautiful place hidden from the world. But Domino has no answers for the questions that are forming in Alexs mind: Why do the local villagers hate them so much? Why are people leaving the camp in the dead of night? And what are the strange shapes lurking just beyond the clearing? A taut, atmospheric and emotive thriller, DARK HORIZONS transports you to the lush landscapes of Sumatra, and the twisted ideals and deadly secrets lying in wait there...

Jingle and Joy: A Collection of Christmas Poems is a heartwarming anthology of 100 festive poems that capture the magic of the holiday season.From decorating the tree and singing carols to sleigh rides and snowy nights, this collection celebrates the cherished traditions and whimsical moments of Christmas. With playful rhymes and joyful themes, each poem brings the spirit of Christmas to life, making it the perfect companion for cozy winter evenings.Whether shared with family or read by the fireside, this book will fill your heart with warmth and holiday cheer all season long.

Silent Nights: A Collection of Christmas Poems invites readers to experience the serene beauty of the holiday season.Through 100 meticulously crafted poems, this collection captures the quiet wonder of snowy landscapes, starlit skies, and the warmth of hearthside gatherings. Each verse offers a moment of reflection, celebrating themes of peace, love, and hope. Whether read by a crackling fire or during a calm winters night, these poems provide a timeless escape into the tranquil spirit of Christmas.Ideal for anyone seeking solace and inspiration, Silent Nights is a perfect companion for the holiday season.

Las guerras se hacen para conquistar territorios y poder. La mayor parte de las guerras actuales son guerras civiles que se producen para preservar la identidad étnica o religiosa, para poner fin a situaciones dramaticas de pobreza y explotacion, o para tratar de corregir la historia. La mayor parte de las victimas son civiles. El formato del Atlas de la guerra y la paz da forma y sentido a las estadisticas sobre las zonas mas calientes del mundo, al tiempo que realiza una vision de conjunto sobre el terrorismo, el trafico de armas, los campos de minas, el control del gasto militar y el papel de la ONU y la OTAN. El atlas del estado de la guerra y la paz comienza poniendo de manifiesto el tragico coste de la guerra -muertes, refugiados, colapso de naciones- y termina con una nota de esperanza, trazando el mapa de los esfuerzos diplomaticos y los procesos a favor de la paz.

In The Parrot Who Spoke Up for Peace, Percy the parrot embarks on a journey through a lively jungle torn apart by conflict.When a feud breaks out between the monkeys and toucans over the fruit trees, Percy, known for his mimicry, must find a way to mediate. He learns that peace doesnt come from silence, but from listening, understanding, and using ones voice for good.This tale teaches children the power of empathy, sharing, and teamwork, showing how even the smallest voices can make a big difference.

Painted Eggs: 100 Easter Poems is a joyful collection celebrating the spirit of Easter through the eyes of children, bunnies, and painted eggs.With 100 carefully crafted poems, this book invites young readers to explore the wonder of the season, from Easter egg hunts and chocolate treats to the timeless magic of spring. Each poem is filled with vivid imagery, whimsy, and heartwarming themes of love, joy, and renewal.Perfect for children, parents, and educators, "Painted Eggs" will inspire smiles, spark imaginations, and bring Easter traditions to life, one poem at a time.

In A Beatitude Adventure with Sunny the Squirrel, journey through Acorn Grove, where Sunny Squirrel discovers the transformative power of kindness, unity, and peace.Guided by the wisdom of the Old Oak and inspired by the Beatitudes, Sunny leads her forest friends through challenges that test their courage and compassion. From rescuing a lost fawn to rebuilding a riverbank and nurturing a lonely cloud, each tale brims with lessons and humor.This collection of stories celebrates the beauty of community and the virtues that bring us together. Perfect for readers of all ages seeking inspiration and joy.

The superbly gripping thriller from the acclaimed author of RED WINTER and THE CHILD THIEF - perfect for fans of Wilbur SmithThere were times I felt I would always be deaths passenger. It moved one step ahead of me wherever I went, letting its shadow fall across me. It carried me on; shaded me from the world other people lived in.Leaving behind his life of violence in Brazils darkest shadows, Zico is determined to become a better man. But it seems his old life isnt quite done with him yet when hes tasked with making one last kill. Its one that could get him everything he has ever wanted; a house, some land, cash in his pocket, a future for him and his girlfriend, Daniella. But this one isnt like all the others. This one comes at a much higher price. THE DARKEST HEART is a journey through the shadowy heart of Brazil and the even darker mind of a killer, where fear is a death sentence and the only chance of survival might mean abandoning the only good thing youve ever known.

Ever wondered what it takes to get into Fort Knox? Fancied a peek inside the Coca-Cola Safety Deposit Box? Would you dare to visit Three Mile Island? The world is full of secret places that we either dont know about, or couldnt visit even if we wanted to. Now you can glimpse the Tora Bora caves in Afghanistan, visit the Tuscon Titan Missile Site, tour the Vatican Archives, or see the Chapel of the Ark. This fascinating guide book takes a look at 100 places around the world that are either so hard to reach, so closely guarded, or so secret that they are virtually impossible to visit any other way.

This book offers critical engagements with four objects from the nineteenth century: The ruins of the Crystal Palace in Sydenham and the dinosaurs that remain, the Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, Oxfords Pitt Rivers Museum and the short novel by H.G. Wells -- The Time Machine. These provide very different forms of encounter, but are bound by the shadow of the Great Exhibition of 1851.This immense spectacle helped forge our understanding of display, surveillance and commodity. This legacy can be detected in the development of the modern museum and gallery as well as the shaping of spaces and structures of trade, commerce and political display, denying any possibility of conceptually separating these sites. Linked by a cumulative narrative that binds the mid nineteenth century to the early twenty-first, these four objects are identified as formative traces of the past within the present. They provide models for critical thought and suggest answers to the problematic conditions that they present as ideologically specific relics from a previous age.

This is a pursuit thriller of the highest quality, reminiscent of the classic of the genre, Geoffrey Households Rogue MaleIrish IndependentBoth an engrossing thriller and the story of a man struggling in the grip of historical events that he only partially understandsSunday TimesIn the snow, death is not the coldest thing waiting for you...From out of the whiteness, a dark figure comes...December, 1930, Ukraine. After the horrors of war, Luka wants a quiet life with his family. His village has, so far, remained hidden from the advancing Soviet brutality - but everything changes the day a stranger arrives, pulling a sled bearing a terrible cargo: the bodies of two children. When the villagers fear turns deadly, they think they have saved themselves. And then a little girl vanishes. Luka is the only man with the skills to find the stolen child in these frozen lands. And though his toughest enemy is the man he tracks through the harsh winter landscape, his strongest bond is a promise to his family back home...

The chilling, sophisticated new historical thriller from the acclaimed writer of THE CHILD THIEF.A superbly shivery atmosphere THE TIMESA gripping thriller SUNDAY TIMESRussia, 1920. Kolya has deserted his Red Army unit and returns home to bury his brother and reunite with his wife and sons. But he finds the village silent and empty. The men have been massacred in the forest. The women and children have disappeared.In this remote, rural community the folk tales mothers tell their children by candlelight take on powerful significance and the terrifying legend of The Deathless One begins to feel very real. Kolya sets out on a journey through dense, haunting forests and across vast plains as bitter winter sets in, in the desperate hope he will find his family. But there are very dark things in his past - and theres someone, or something, on his trail...