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Hamlet's father, the king of Denmark, has died suddenly. But instead of grieving, his mother Gertrude has married the dead king's brother, Claudius.

I saw everything. They told me everything. I played a part in everything.'

'It is a far, far better thing that I do than I have ever done.'

'There is a whistling sound behind us. Shells pass overhead and explode in a sheet of flame a hundred meters away.'

A Professor's Perspective: Essays on the 45, not 46, Presidents of the United StatesDr. Herbert Barry, III, Professor of Psychology and author of over forty academic articles and three books, has alwayshad a keen interest in people and politics, and in particular the individuals that become President of the United States.In a series of fifty-four essays written between 1986 and 2023, Dr. Barry provides a unique analysis of each President.Using his training from Harvard and Yale, and his experience from over fifty years of teaching at the University ofPittsburgh, the Professor Emeritus weaves the impact of names, birth order and historical events into a perspective ofeach President and, through the collection, ends up telling the tale of the United States of America.

It is the Valley of Fear, the Valley of Death. The terror is in the hearts of the people from the dusk to the dawn.'

The Baker Street Classics Sherlock Holmes collection is a retro-inspired full set of Conan Doyle's wonderful tales of the inimitable "consulting detective" at work.

The Baker Street Classics Sherlock Holmes collection is a retro-inspired full set of Conan Doyle's wonderful tales of the inimitable "consulting detective" at work.

The Baker Street Classics Sherlock Holmes collection is a retro-inspired full set of Conan Doyle's wonderful tales of the inimitable "consulting detective" at work.

Upon the ground around the body were the footprints of a gigantic hound! When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead, his face distorted with shock and horror, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are faced with a sinister and difficult puzzle.

'I find myself in a very strange and mysterious situation.'

'Life is infinitely stranger than anything which the mind of man could invent'

'She? That's Little Dorrit. She's nothing. She's just a whim.'

Louisa is the practical daughter of a powerful industrialist. Sissy is the imaginative daughter of a clown. What will happen when two such different lives collide?

'On his rigid face was an expression of horror and hatred such as I had never seen before upon human features.'

All the animals were looking forward to the new, happy lives they would lead when Mr Jones's rule over them came to an end. When the animals get rid of Mr Jones and take over the farm, they are excited by their new freedom. But can they run the farm with tools that are designed for humans?

If there is no word for freedom, how can anyone be free? Winston Smith lives in a nightmare world where the Thought Police spy on everyone and children are taught to betray their parents. Even the smallest sign of disagreement with the Party results in torture, imprisonment, or death. Big Brother oversees everything - but who is he?

On a dark heath, Macbeth stumbles across three witches who can see into the future.

Viola survives a shipwreck, but she thinks her twin brother Sebastian has died.

'Why bless you, Little Nell! What if I had lost you?'

When we tell people what to do, they may listen, but they are unlikely to commit to action and are even less likely to remember. When we ask great questions that lead to insight, an emotional component is triggered in the brain that leads to commitment and accountability. Leaders who ask use these strategies, and more, to connect deeply, lead fearlessly and achieve results that transform.You need this book if you are a leader who recognises one or more of these challenges: Having all the answers and needing to be in control feels like hard work. Staff engagement is patchy and not everyone is on board. Leadership bench-strength is lacking. Results are inconsistent and people aren't following through on their commitments. Your team is performing well and yet you know more is possible.Leaders Who Ask leverage coaching capabilities and questioning techniques to create Fearless Cultures. About the Author: CORRINNE ARMOUR is a leadership expert who helps leaders and teams develop Fearless Leadership and deliver transformational results. Known for her energy, empathy and results focus, Corrinne is a sought after speaker.Her previous books include Developing Direct Reports: Taking the Guesswork Out of Leading Leaders and Cracking the Code for Workshop Performance. Reviews: "The shift from being a leader who tells, to a leader who asks isn't easy … but it's the most powerful strategy to take your leadership to the next level. This book shares frameworks, tactics and powerful questions that have the potential to change the way you lead."- Michael Bungay Stanier, Author of Wall Street Journal bestseller The Coaching HabitDeep within everyone is unbounded potential and the role of the leader is to draw this out. This is not achieved through instructing or telling; but through suspending judgment, asking questions and listening intently. This book provides a powerful approach for leaders to build culture by assisting one human being at a time to transform their life. This is truly the great honour of leadership.- Dr David Cooke, Managing Director Konica Minolta Business Solutions AustraliaCorrinne has helped me realise the value of embracing a less directive leadership approach. If you want to ask more and tell this, this book sets out how in an engaging way.- Simone Zelencich, Executive Director, People & Culture The Royal Children's HospitalLeaders today need the critical balance between business and people acumen. They are expected to have a range of tools to increase business performance as well as develop the critical soft skills needed for setting a culture that focuses on people and stimulates innovation.I recommend this book to leaders who strive to set a high performing culture by motivating and empowering all within their organisation, thus enhancing leadership, organisational performance and staff retention.- Matthew Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Parks Victoria

'It would have been far better if you had never been born.'

When Dr Henry Jekyll dares to explore the delicate balance between good and evil, he little suspects the destructive powers he will unleash.

Mischief is in the air when the King and Queen of the Fairies quarrel and Puck is left in charge of the love potion.

When David's mother marries the malevolent Mr Murdstone, David's childhood happiness is destroyed for ever.

The time has come for an unlikely heroine to have a real adventure.