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From the streets of Petrograd during the heady autumn of 1917, to Mao's stunning victory in October 1949, and Fidel's triumphant arrival in Havana, in January 1959, the history of the twentieth century was transformed in dramatic and profound ways by the Russian, Chinese and Cuban revolutions. Here, the stories of these epoch-defining events are told together for the first time. At the heart of each revolution was an epic journey: Lenin's 1917 return to Russia from exile in Switzerland; Mao's 'Long March' of 1934-35, covering some 6,000 miles across China; and Fidel Castro's return to Cuba.

England, the 1520s. Henry VIII is on the throne, but has no heir. Cardinal Wolsey is his chief advisor, charged with securing the divorce the pope refuses to grant. Into this atmosphere of distrust and need, comes Thomas Cromwell, first as Wolsey's clerk, and later his successor.

Spanning 400 years, Drax of Drax Hall is a story of a plantation owning dynasty that has never been told. It all started when James Drax, one of the first settlers in Barbados in 1627, founded the British sugar industry. His descendants went on to write the book on how to run a slave plantation. For more than two hundred years, the family enslaved up to 330 people at any time and became enormously rich.

A mysterious advert in a newspaper promising to restore hope to the hopeless brings together four strangers. None realising they will end up investigating a twisted and troubling crime that threatens their very futures. Mitch, a former Crime Scene Investigator, Olivia, a brilliant PhD student, and Florence, a middle-aged solicitor, find themselves working with an enigmatic newspaper Editor who refers to himself only as Ed.

A dying artist creates a series of ten paintings - The Death Pictures - which contain a mysterious riddle, leading the way to a unique and highly valuable prize. Thousands attempt to solve it. But before the answer can be revealed, the painter is murdered. A serial rapist is working through a series of attacks. He isn't shy to make clear his hatred of women, and taunting of the police. He leaves his calling card, a witch's hat at the houses he breaks into, each numbered from a pack of six. The detectives face baffling questions. Why kill the artist when he would die naturally in just a few weeks time?

Two great social causes held center stage in American politics in the 1960s: the civil rights movement and the antiwar groundswell in the face of a deepening American military commitment in Vietnam. In Peace and Freedom, Simon Hall explores two linked themes: the civil rights movement's response to the war in Vietnam on the one hand and, on the other, the relationship between the black groups that opposed the war and the mainstream peace movement.

WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FOR FICTION In inimitable style, Hilary Mantel's New York Times bestselling Wolf Hall is "a darkly brilliant reimagining of life under Henry VIII. . . . Magnificent." (The Boston Globe). The basis for the TV series...

Minuscule Musical is a podcast where our hosts have written a short (minuscule) musical where form, structure, and good taste is stretched to its limits and ultimately asks: What is a musical anyway?

Welcome to the Twizz Cast hosted by Simon Hall also known online as Twizz Lordsi. The TwizzCast is a Twizz Clan Podcast focused on online gaming entertainment, esports news & Tournaments, Youtubers, twitch streamers and the general world revolved around gaming. There will be many featured guests from the gaming community from OG Figures To New up and coming streamers, pros and content creators. ONLY on the TwizzCast...

A publishing event from music legend Paul Simon: an intimate, candid, and definitive biography written with Simon’s full participation—but without his editorial control—by acclaimed biographer and music writer Robert Hilburn. For more than fifty years, Paul Simon has spoken to us in songs...

“Bringing together rigorous research and a vibrant writing style” (School Library Journal), Code Name Verity meets Inglourious Basterds in this riotous, spirited biography of the most dangerous of all Allied spies, courageous and kickass Virginia Hall. When James Bond was still in diapers...

They were the ones left behind. When the world ended, it didn’t come with fire or flood—it came with silence. The rich, the powerful, the useful—they vanished overnight, leaving behind the rest. Johnny, Beth, and a handful of others are the remainder. Not chosen. Not remembered. Just… still here. In the hollow carcass of civilization, they drift through the ruins of purpose, haunted by questions with no answers. Was it merit? Money? A mistake? Or were they simply never meant to matter?

Step into a world where forgotten wishes, hidden bravery, and silent melodies drift like whispers in the wind. "The Keeper of Lost Dreams" is a enchanting collection of bedtime stories, where 20 unique human and animal duos embark on magical journeys to retrieve what's been lost. From Lily and her glimmering goldfish searching for an underwater castle, to Tom and his timid squirrel finding courage against a noisy woodpecker, each of the 20 chapters introduces a new, heartwarming adventure.

In Not Alone, discover a compassionate and empowering guide for navigating the ups and downs of life. This insightful audiobook reveals the universal truth that everyone faces struggles, but it’s how we confront and share these challenges that shapes our journey.

Step into the heart of history with The Big Questions: Who Were the Romans?—a thrilling and visually stunning journey through one of the most powerful empires the world has ever known. This book brings Roman Britain to life with epic storytelling, breathtaking imagery, and fascinating facts that will captivate young listeners and history lovers alike. Discover the Secrets of Roman Britain Witness the Roman legions invade Britain, facing fierce resistance from warriors like Boudica.

What if a single story could bring a forgotten world back to life? When Lily discovers a hidden door in her grandmother’s attic, she never expects it to lead to an enchanted realm—a world where mythical creatures still exist, waiting to be remembered. A centaur, a fairy, and a dragonet reveal a painful truth: magic is fading, disappearing as belief in their world vanishes. Determined to save what remains, Lily captures their stories in her journal, hoping to restore the connection between their world and hers.