When Net Force Explorer Madeline "Maj" Green crashes while piloting an XB-70 Valkyrie supersonic bomber, it isn't a matter of life or death - the plane is only a virtual simulation and the sabotage is only a prank. But the prankster has other more deadly ideas.

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Another fast-paced and warm-hearted thriller from award-winning writer, and former MP, Alan Johnson.

Poppy Meadows has a face of rare beauty. She lives with her widowed mother and her brother and, like any other nineteen-year-old, enjoys life. And, oh, how she loves to dance! The only blot on her happiness is her dreadful boss in the office where she works.

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An encyclopedia listing every actor and actress ever to have won or been nominated for an Academy Award over the last 70 years, and including the 1998 results. Pen portraits incorporate, where possible, quotes from the stars, showbiz anecdotes, and snippets of memorable movie dialogue.

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When Letty Edginton becomes a munitionette in the Royal Woolwich Arsenal her life changes forever. She finds herself part of a world where girls wear makeup and boys whistle. In the midst of this she meets Ollie, beginning a journey of love and hardship.

Meet Sadie Keith: 39 years-young, single mum of twins, and self- employed magic operative (she doesn't like to say 'clown').

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In June 1940 Britain expected enemy invasion. Despite Churchill's determination to fight on the beaches, many parents made desperate efforts to send their families abroad to safety.

The brilliant new novel from the critically acclaimed author of "Backpack", "Baggage", Cuban "Heels", "Atlantic Shift" and "Plan B".

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Kate McCaulay thinks she has rebuilt her life, but one day her carefully erected existence collapses when tragedy explodes back into her life. Ten years ago, her baby Jamie was stolen, but now letters have started ariving on her doormat saying "I know where he is".

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A novel of danger and skulduggery on the race track.

Kate Ivory has new neighbours. On one side is a charming Oxford academic, and on the other a retired couple - neither likely to be involved in serious crime. But within a few weeks she is answering questions about a brutal murder on her own doorstep.

Part of the "Oxford" series.

Kate Ivory is spotted by a successful publisher, and at last it looks like her days as a hack writer are over. But her young editor, Neil, falls victim to fraud and while he is trying to clear his name the fraudster is found dead. Neil is the obvious supect but Kate must try and clear his name.

Daisy Tompkins has put in a complaint about her tutor, Joseph Fechon. Faith Beeton, Dean of Women Students investigates, but Joseph is her friend, so she turns to her reluctant friend Kate Ivory for an impartial opinion. Then Daisy is murdered and Kate is drawn into the search for the truth.

Laura Carter is hoping for excitement when she leaves England to stay in her aunt's hotel on the Barrier Reef. But she's not prepared for the kind of excitement she gets. How could she be She's not to know that her aunt's beach-side hotel is really the best little whorehouse in northern Australia.

Thrilling erotica from an established Delta author

Descendant of the Fraser family and wife of a diplomat, Veronica Maclean tells the story of her life played out against the dramatic social, political and diplomatic history of the 20th century, giving details of her meetings with the famous and her travels around the world.

Presents the latest research on the phenomenon of reincarnation, placing it within a scientific framework by examining the theories and beliefs about why ordinary people experience such powerful memories of a past life. With original case studies, including those of young children who describe the details of a past time they could never have known.

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The stories in this collection have been written by many historical crime writers all wishing to pay tribute to the work of Edith Pargeter, alias Ellis Peters, who wrote the Brother Cadfael series. The authors have also contributed a short introduction about their sources and influences.

Marlena Spieler shows how pasta can accommodate any level of cooking skill, any budget, any flavour or theme. It can be sweet or savoury, hot or cold, soup or salad, and these recipes range from the exotic to the simple, all with rich Mediterranean flavours.

Artist Rosie dreams of a peaceful country cottage, but when her dreams are realised, she quickly discovers that village life is far from peaceful. A mixture containing sex, farcical mistimings, ghastly pretensions and the dawning of true love, as well as a very nosy postman.

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A saga set in Leicester at the beginning of the public transport industry in the 1920s.