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Fifteen year old Marcus Rutherford and his younger sister Zoe arrive at their Uncle Reggie's estate in idyllic Sussex. Free from having to look after his sister, Marcus explores the huge estate to learn more about his uncle's mysterious money-making schemes. One night, the countryside erupts in violence, propelling Marcus into a great adventure. Going into hiding - with only a strange bandaged actress for company - wasn't part of his summer holiday plan. Will they ever see Uncle Reggie again? Will they ever make it out of the hole?

When Mike Reid, a British forensics expert, stays in an Auckland hotel apartment he inadvertently gets involved in a murder. Entrusted with a data source that proves Russian involvement, Mike hotfoots it back to London to deliver it safely into the right hands. Avoiding poisoning by a Russian seductress and detecting mobsters disguised as scientists are the least of Mike's worries. Unwilling to let go of the case, he falls even deeper down the rabbit hole, risking his life to track down the Handler in a race against time. Who is The Handler, how is he connected with the man in the hotel ceiling, and what does he want with Uncle Reggie?

When Mike Reid, a British forensics expert, stays in an Auckland hotel apartment he inadvertently gets involved in a murder. Entrusted with a data source that proves Russian involvement, Mike hotfoots it back to London to deliver it safely into the right hands. Avoiding poisoning by a Russian seductress and detecting mobsters disguised as scientists are the least of Mike's worries. Unwilling to let go of the case, he falls even deeper down the rabbit hole, risking his life to track down the Handler in a race against time. Who is The Handler, how is he connected with the man in the hotel ceiling, and what does he want with Uncle Reggie?

England welcomes a new summer, three years after an uprising. Expert coder Alice Woodstock returns from Australia, looking for work. A chance encounter at the local police station leads to a headlong race with her new friend Detective Boris McDonald across London to stop a tragedy. The fallout from her efforts brings her to the attention of the Home Office who are closing in on the shadowy figure behind the historic uprising - The Handler. Alice is recruited to corner him, before realising she may be in more danger than she thought.

England welcomes a new summer, three years after an uprising. Expert coder Alice Woodstock returns from Australia, looking for work. A chance encounter at the local police station leads to a headlong race with her new friend Detective Boris McDonald across London to stop a tragedy. The fallout from her efforts brings her to the attention of the Home Office who are closing in on the shadowy figure behind the historic uprising - The Handler. Alice is recruited to corner him, before realising she may be in more danger than she thought.

New World. New Him.Wake. Work. Sleep. Repeat. Eric Prince is in a rut. He manages a fast food restaurant, plays computer games. Smokes a bit. Life is a little ho-hum. And on a night like any other he closes the restaurant and heads home.But then he wakes up naked, on a cliff, in a fantasy world with no idea how he got there. Or how anything works. And things are very different in this world... For a start they don't speak English. Or read and write English. Which makes him illiterate.Desperate for answers, Eric makes friends with a waitress, a librarian and a horse who seems smarter than them all put together. With violent death around every corner, will he make it back home or will he be stuck in a medieval world forever?For anyone who loves portal fantasies and other world adventures.

New World. New Him.Wake. Work. Sleep. Repeat. Eric Prince is in a rut. He manages a fast food restaurant, plays computer games. Smokes a bit. Life is a little ho-hum. And on a night like any other he closes the restaurant and heads home.But then he wakes up naked, on a cliff, in a fantasy world with no idea how he got there. Or how anything works. And things are very different in this world... For a start they don't speak English. Or read and write English. Which makes him illiterate.Desperate for answers, Eric makes friends with a waitress, a librarian and a horse who seems smarter than them all put together. With violent death around every corner, will he make it back home or will he be stuck in a medieval world forever?For anyone who loves portal fantasies and other world adventures.

Want a promotion? A larger raise? Or guidance on how to handle your psycho boss?Adventures in Analytics is for anyone who wants to achieve a satisfying career in analytics. It presents ideas, anecdotes, and experiences from fifty industry professionals who provide valuable insights for getting ahead.Whether you're just starting out, a manager or a senior manager, there's something here for everyone.WHAT'S INSIDE: The difference between analytics and ITWhy you can't measure the ROI of analytics and how to handle demands that you do soHow to get into analytics with no experienceWhat really counts in analyticsHow to kill Imposter SyndromeThe differences in what matters at Analyst, Manager and Senior Manager positionsAnd yes, some methods to handle that psycho boss.Filled with real-world stories and written in a down to earth and accessible manner, Adventures in Analytics is essential reading for anyone working in this field."I wish I had your book when I first got promoted into my manager role because I fell into every hole you mentioned." - Aalia van Wyk, Analytics Delivery Lead, Countdown Supermarkets"A must-read for anyone navigating the intricate world of analytics." - Tom Wolfenden, Director of Corporate Data, Hirschbach"This book shares the highs, lows and inevitable frustrations... the dialogue and the dynamics will help you forge your own path in a fast changing environment." - Chris Carey, Former Global Insight Director, EMI MusicC. G. Lambert has fifteen years' analytics experience across a multitude of industries in a variety of roles. He currently works as a consultant identifying and rectifying issues with analytics functions across the globe.

From treadmill to true love?Zara isn't what Oliver expects when he enlists a personal trainer named "Zee" to shed his Covid kilos. She's blonde, brainy, and never says no to a Magnum - something Oliver can get on board with being an ice cream lover himself.Suddenly, exercising is less excruciating with Zara slogging it out next to him on the treadmill - even if he is paying her for his pain.Zara isn't oblivious to Oliver's charms and, as they become closer, considers breaking her "never date a client" rule for him. But she could be too late to the party. Other women are noticing his newly toned physique and aren't being shy about it.With Oliver's ego swelling along with his muscles, and their friendship hanging in the balance, can they even remain gym buddies, let alone grow into something more?A sweet/clean, dual POV, friends-to-lovers romantic comedy for fans of Portia MacIntosh and Beth O'Leary.