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<b>Who really rules our future? </b><br/><br/>When Silicon Valley says it is 'moving fast and breaking things', the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Duran reveals something far more sinister: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule.<br/><br/>Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Duran traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in <i>The Sovereign Individual</i> by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles - Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan and Elon Musk - and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and the algorithmic propaganda of social media.<br/><br/><i>The Nerd Reich</i> explains the origins, strategies and ambitions of Silicon Valley's war on democracy for the first time. From San Francisco's manipulated elections and secret billionaire projects to the corridors of Downing Street and the White House, Duran exposes how the world's richest men are building a new political order.

'<strong>Fiendishly clever and highly addictive.</strong>' <strong>Ian Moore</strong> <br/><br/>The perfect Christmas gift for armchair detectives - Agatha Christie meets <em>Murdle . </em> <br/><br/> <strong>12 murderous mysteries to read.</strong> <br/><br/> <strong>20 perplexing puzzles to solve.</strong> <br/><br/> <strong>1 mystifying murder to unravel...</strong> <br/><br/> <strong><em>Mastermind </em>Puzzlemaster Sarah Dunnakey cordially invites you to crack the code of who killed Edward Luddenham.</strong> <br/><br/>It's the first anniversary of the mysterious death of Edward Luddenham, found dead at his home on the Yorkshire moors one frosty Christmas Eve. <br/><br/>Now nine people gather at his manor house for the reading of the Will. Each has their own motivations for coming: curiosity, duty, unrequited love, desperation, greed. <br/><br/>They have been instructed to bring a "festive mystery story" to share. <br/><br/> <strong>But all <em>you </em>need is a pencil.</strong> <br/><br/>Safe from the biting cold and the relentless snowfall outside, settle in with your favourite tipple in hand, as the storytelling begins. <br/><br/>Though you'll need to keep your wits about you - for among those present is Edward's killer... <br/><br/> <strong>Can you solve the puzzles and unmask the murderer before they strike again?</strong> <br/><br/> <strong>Agatha Christie meets <em>Murdle</em> with these twelve puzzling whodunnits from renowned professional puzzler Sarah Dunnakey, that will test even the most seasoned of sleuths this Christmas.</strong> <br/><br/> <strong>Perfect for fans of BBC's <em>Ludwig</em>, Robert Thorogood and Alexandra Benedict.</strong> <strong>Praise for <em>The Twelve Murders of Christmas</em>:</strong> <br/><br/>'Fiendishly clever and highly addictive reading. Perfect for a quiet Christmas corner by the fire.' <strong>Ian Moore</strong>, author of <em>Death & Croissants</em> <br/><br/>'<strong>An inventive combination of gripping read and fiendish puzzles</strong>. If you liked BBC's <em>Ludwig</em>, you'll love this.' <strong>Paddy Duffy</strong>, panellist on Radio 4's <em>Round Britain Quiz</em> <br/><br/>'Wonderfully well crafted and delightfully devilish at every turn - it's Christmas crime with a head scratchingly fantastic twist.' <strong>Jonathan Whitelaw</strong>, author of <em>Murder in Tinsel Town</em> <br/><br/>'Such a treat - fiendishly clever murder mysteries along with puzzles that will keep you guessing for ages ... I can't think of a better present for everyone you know. Just remember to keep a copy for yourself.' <strong>Amanda Lees</strong>, author of <em>The Dictionary of Crime</em> <br/><br/>'Very, very clever and like nothing I've ever read before,' <strong>Alex Pine</strong>, author of <em>The Killer in the Cold</em> <br/><br/>'A perfect stocking filler this Christmas for anyone who enjoys a good yarn and is an enthusiastic puzzler.' <strong>Liz Fielding</strong>, author of <em>Murder Under the Mistletoe</em> <br/><br/>'Utterly addictive - never has the phrase "one more chapter before bed" been so literarily appropriate.' <strong>G.D. Wright</strong>, author of <em>Into the Storm</em> <br/><br/>'A totally unique book, combining great murder mysteries with proper brain-teasers. I loved it, and I'm sure other puzzle fans will too.' <strong>Antony Johnston</strong>, author of <em>The Dog Sitter Detective</em> <br/><br/> <strong>Mystery lovers and puzzle fanatics can't get enough of <em>The Twelve Murders of Christmas</em>:</strong> <br/><br/>'<strong>Challenging and fun</strong>. It's a joyful book and <strong>an ideal gift</strong> or an emergency boredom break-glass for yourself.' Netgalley review <br/><br/>'<strong>Engrossing </strong>and <strong>enjoyable </strong>throughout, with surprises and a <strong>brilliantly done</strong> build up.' Netgalley review <br/><br/>'An <strong>enthralling </strong>blend of classic mystery and challenging puzzles that <strong>will delight</strong> fans of both genres.' Netgalley review <br/><br/>'A lot of fun and <strong>definitely recommended</strong>.' Netgalley review <br/><br/>'These <strong>deliciously dark</strong> stories <strong>will keep you guessing</strong> until the very end.' Netgalley review

Official Paulo Coelho Day-Planner, Magic 2027, Jan 2027 - Dec 2027 with calendar, featuring quotes from the author of The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho, and illustrated by Catalina Estrada. Format Day-to-Day Calendar; Flexicover binding; matt lamination paper; Ribbon bookmark; Exclusive design; Paulo Coelho s day planner has inspired readers worldwide, with over 5,000,000 copies sold to date. Beautifully designed, it remains a timeless favourite and a meaningful gift for travellers, book lovers, and those seeking daily inspiration.

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<b>Book three in the No.1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling Into Darkness series, following the dark rom-com sensations <i>Lights Out </i>and<i> Caught Up</i>. The game is on for these enemies-to-lovers with laugh-out-loud banter and scorching-hot brat play.</b><br/><br/><i>I hate that woman.</i><br/><br/>Tyler Neumann has spent years looking for his father, and not because he wants to meet the man. No, he wants to <i>destroy</i> him. And he'll manipulate whoever he can to exact his revenge. <br/><br/>Including Stella McCormick. She's everything Tyler hates. Her wealth and privilege have protected her for her entire life, and Tyler thinks it's time she finally paid the price. Whether she's ready to or not.<br/><br/><i>I hate that man.</i><br/><br/>Stella might not believe in love at first sight, but loathing at first sight - no question. From the moment she sets eyes on Tyler in her tattoo parlor, she knows he's the devil planning to make her life hell.<br/><br/>Forced to play the part of his girlfriend and invite him into her family's glittering circles, Stella quickly clocks Tyler's ulterior motives. But love and hate are two sides of the same coin, and soon she doesn't know which is worse: being blackmailed by a man who wants to ruin her, or that they can't seem to keep their hands off each other.<br/><br/><b><i>Game On </i>is an enemies-to-lovers dark romance with morally grey characters. Some themes and scenes may be disturbing to readers. Please check the content warning at the beginning of the book.</b><br/><br/><b>Tropes:</b> <br/>Enemies-to-lovers<br/>Forced proximity<br/>Fake dating<br/>Rom-com <br/>Morally gray MMC <br/>Black cat FMC <br/>Blackmail <br/>Kidnapping <br/>Power imbalance <br/>Age gap <br/>Betrayal and redemption <br/>Dark past<br/>Revenge

<b>Increase your confidence, feel less anxious and get more out of life by taking small steps outside your comfort zone.</b><br/><br/>In <i>The Fear Opportunity</i>, Olympic Gold medallist Victoria Pendleton shows just how much you stand to gain by reframing your relationship with fear. This clear and practical book sets out how doing small, everyday things that scare you is the key to building self-confidence, handling anxiety, and coping when life gets bumpy.<br/><br/>The theory is one that drove Victoria to the heights of sporting success, winning multiple medals for cycling across her career. Since retiring, she's taken on huge challenges, from learning to be a jump jockey despite having barely ridden a horse, to attempting to climb Everest.<br/><br/>But Victoria - alongside the neuroscientists, researchers and psychologists she interviews <b>-</b> is clear that the lessons she's learned from her extreme experiences can be easily applied to your everyday life.<br/><br/>In <i>The Fear Opportunity</i> you'll learn the importance of the stories we tell ourselves and the powerful impact of changing them. Plus, Victoria examines five common major fears and unpacks how altering the way you see them can transform your life:<ul><li>Failure - can be understood as a bridge to improvement and a way to understand your intrinsic worth, whether you succeed or not</li><li>Change - a doorway to exciting new opportunities and a chance to uncover what it is you really care about</li><li>The unknown - leaning into uncertainty can make you more creative, curious and better able to navigate life's ups and downs</li><li>Being different - in reality, fear of standing out is often a desire to connect and belong; acting on that instead will have clear and pleasurable benefits</li><li>Death - perhaps the ultimate fear, and the ultimate call to appreciate everything life has to offer, while we have it</li></ul><br/><br/><b>Packed with examples and clear takeaways, <i>The Fear Opportunity </i>is a life-affirming toolkit for positively channeling fear, using it to discover everything you're capable of, and understand what matters to you most.</b>

<b>Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King</b> <br/><br/> Part memoir, part masterclass by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer's craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. <br/><br/>King's advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999 - and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. <br/><br/>Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King's critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.<br/><br/>Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, <i>On Writing </i>will empower and entertain everyone who reads it - fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.