England is at war. Growing up in a lighthouse, eleven-year old Pet'sworld has been one of storms, secret tunnels and stories aboutsea monsters. But now the clifftops are a terrifying battleground,and her family is torn apart ...
The city: a concept nearly as old as history itself, it is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilizations to modern-day metropolises, maps have played a crucial role in urban progress. This book explores the development of cities through more than 70 captivating maps.
The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability, Jamie can see things no one else can. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine – as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave.
In-depth interviews with more than forty of the world's super-investors reveal that the keys to wealth and business success hold other life lessons as well