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Kate Middleton's life's story seems like a modern-day fairy-tale. An attractive, clever, and ambitious girl from unexceptional beginnings meets and falls in love with a wealthy prince destined to be King when they are both university undergraduates. Now, with the British monarchy in transition, Catherine is Princess of Wales and is set to become Queen. Since her wedding on 29 April 2011, Catherine has endeared herself to the people of the UK, the Commonwealth and worldwide on her extensive travels, with her infectious smile, sense of style and down-to-earth nature. Her self-deprecation, willingness to laugh at herself, solid work-ethic - along with her husband, William, warmth, and accessibility - this royal family's dynamic duo have become the most popular members of the Royal Family. But it's not come without its fair share of commentary and scandal, particularly with recent revelations on the relationship of the 'Fab Four' with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as well as her own health scares. As interest in the royals continues to gain legions of new, younger fans, there is increasing interest in their histories and back stories of the principal players in this story. This book aims to discover, through talking to close sources both on and off the record within the royal household, what has made Catherine the woman she is today.

<p><b>FROM THE NO.1 MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING TRUE CRIME AUTHOR<br><br></b> In the aftermath of Nurse Lucy Letby's conviction in August 2023 for the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six others, cold-blooded killings by some of the most trusted professionals are a subject of very real public concern. The subject is also extremely topical, with massive media coverage. <br><br>In <i>Talking with Serial Killers: Murderous Medics</i>, No.1 bestselling author, Christopher Berry-Dee focuses his forensic spotlight on the phenomenon of murders committed by doctors and other medical professionals, including the child-killing nurses Beverly Allitt and Lucy Letby, and Dr Harold Shipman, the UK's most prolific serial killer.</p>

<p><b>'Exposes a dark and corrupt underworld in British football' Joao Castelo-Branco, ESPN</b><br><br><b>'Gritty, dark and inspiring - you won't have read a story like this before' Daniel Taylor, <i>The Athletic</i> and <i>New York Times</i></b><br><br><b>'The descent from talented footballer to convicted criminal is shocking. The journey thereafter is nothing short of inspirational' </b><b>Rob Dorsett, Sky Sports</b><br><br><b>'A compelling and necessary story' Nicolas Sayde, Council of Europe</b><br><br>***<br><br>In 2012, English football was rocked by the biggest match-fixing operation to hit these shores in the modern era. An Asian syndicate had infiltrated the Conference South with players being offered vast sums of money to help rig games and net millions of pounds for the fixers. Loyal fans attending matches were oblivious to the fact that outcomes had been predetermined. The remarkable story of how this syndicate was able to take hold of the national sport is told to us by a man who not only played in many of these games, but went to jail for helping to fix them - Moses Swaibu.<br><br><i>Fixed</i> breaks new ground as Moses Swaibu becomes the first player ever to write openly about how he helped to fix games, revealing exactly what happens on the pitch when a match is being manipulated. He also exposes how the criminal gangs operate, how young professional players are targeted and groomed and the threats of violence that are used to keep them in check. From fixer, to rehabilitation, Swaibu's story of redemption offers a fascinating insight into the ugly side of the beautiful game. This is a sporting account like none ever written before.</p>

<p><b>'Massive, groundbreaking new research that sheds more truth on the Holocaust.' - Helen Fry</b><br><br>Never told in detail before, this is the account of how, for four years, British and Allied codebreakers decrypted secret SS and Gestapo messages detailing the mass killings of the Holocaust, and how the Germans in turn deployed cryptanalysis to try to conceal their persecution of Europe's Jews. The compelling and fast-paced narrative is told from the perspectives of two central and opposing characters, who never meet.<br><br>At Bletchley Park, there is the legendary but unsung British codebreaker Nigel de Grey, shy, determined, nicknamed 'the Dormouse' by his colleagues. In Nazi-occupied Poland, SS Major Hermann Höfle, a former taxi driver from Salzburg, and one of the Third Reich's ruthless bureaucrats of mass death, oversees the operations of five concentration camps, including Treblinka.<br><br>De Grey fought hard to make sure the vital intelligence from decrypted signals reached Allied leaders and was acted on. Höfle, meanwhile, used complex coded messages to try to conceal the mass killings. De Grey worked with his American counterparts, as well as codebreakers and intelligence agents from the Soviet Union, France, the Vatican, Switzerland and Poland. Yet he had dangerous enemies closer to home: a cabal of senior British government and intelligence officials disbelieved or ignored repeated intelligence reports about the ongoing Holocaust.<br><br>Flawlessly researched, this is the story of a battle between good and evil, between life and mass death, a cat-and-mouse war of electronic wits. More than eighty years on, as Russian leaders face war crimes charges in international courts, the words 'Never again' seem more pertinent than ever.</p>

<p><b>FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!<br><br>Introducing the TOP BALLERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.<br><br>Name: </b>Johan Cruyff<br><b>Nationality: </b>Dutch<br><b>Hero Rating: </b>94<br><br>Johan Cruyff revolutionised football. Hailed as one of the greatest footballers in history and most forward-thinking managers of all time, Cruyff was awarded the Ballon d'Or three times in the space of four years.<br><br>His career began with Ajax, winning three European Cups, eight Eredivise titles and an Intercontinental Cup before Barcelona bought the forward for a world record transfer fee of $2 million.<br><br><i>Ultimate Football Heroes</i> is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.<br><br>Collect them all! Also available in the TOP BALLERS range:<br><i>Messi</i>, <i>Péle</i>, <i>Neymar, Maradonna</i>, <i>De Bruyne</i>, <i>Griezemann</i>, <i>Foden</i>, <i>Firmino</i>, <i>Coutinho </i>and <i>Pogba</i>.</p>

<p><b>*THE PERFECT MOTOGP BOOK FOR FATHER'S DAY*</b><br><b><br>Marc Márquez is the apex predator of the MotoGP world: arguably the greatest motorcycle racer who ever lived, he is an eight-time world champion. He is the man who dethroned Valentino Rossi, and who changed the sport of MotoGP forever.</b><br><br>Márquez's hyper aggressive riding style has made him many enemies, and his epic championship battle with Valentino Rossi in 2015 led to one of the most controversial moments in the history of MotoGP.<br><br>But his story off the track is just as incredible: devastating accidents, surgeries and recoveries, racing on despite a diagnosis that left him knowing one more head injury could leave him blind. His self-admittedly ruthless personality and desire to win make him an explosive, dominant and at times controversial character.<br><br>Told by bestselling author Stuart Barker, with the insight of rivals, team members, pundits, managers and many close to his story, this is the a story of pure sporting theatre and white-knuckle speed twinned with real human drama. <i>Marc Marquez:</i> <i>Everything or Nothing</i> is the Márquez told in full for the very first time.</p>

<p><b>The forgotten tale of MI6's top spy in Nazi Germany and his bid to stop the Second World War.</b><br><br>In the world of espionage, where the accounts of renowned spies often dominate the narrative, this is a rare gem - an untold story of a completely unknown spy. Baron William de Ropp, a Baltic German aristocrat, wasn't just any ordinary spy; he was MI6's top secret agent in Nazi Germany from 1931 to 1939, managing to escape Berlin just before war broke out. This unsung hero had direct access to Adolf Hitler and an inside track on the Nazi regime. His reports, shrouded in secrecy, had the power to shape British policy toward Germany in a pivotal period of history.<br><br><i>The Spy and the Devil</i> is a riveting tale of espionage, intrigue, and the untold impact of one man's secret mission on the course of history. A journey into the shadows of Nazi Germany, where a forgotten British spy worked tirelessly to avert catastrophe, and discover the secrets that history almost left behind.<br><br>Bill de Ropp's story has never been published in full before, adding an extra dimension to what is, by any standard, the account of a very remarkable man. Drawing on his years of service in the Foreign Office, Tim Willasey-Wilsey offers an insider's view of this outstandingly effective but enigmatic British spy.</p>

<p><b>THE STORY OF THE LIONESSES FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!</b><br><br>Celebrating the success of the phenomenal Lionesses, this book follows four key players in their journey from the playground to the pitch, as they prepare to defend their European trophy in 2025.<br><br>Learn how star players Alessia Russo, Lauren Hemp, Keira Walsh and Millie Bright keep the pride of England burning bright on the road to the next UEFA Women's Championship.<br><br><i>Ultimate Football Heroes</i> is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.</p>

'I love puzzles, and finding answers is the only truly enjoyable part of what I do.' This is because Professor Patricia Wiltshire is a forensic ecologist, her days spent at crime scenes collecting samples, standing over dead bodies in a mortuary, or looking down her microscope for evidence. Nature has given us a messy, imperfect world, but her job is to help make sense of it when we need it to most. A pioneer of forensic ecology - using the natural world to help solve crimes - Patricia has been involved in some of the most high-profile murder cases. Not only does she help the police solve crimes and give answers to the most bemusing circumstances, she can help to exonerate the innocent and enable confessions from the guilty. Working at the interface of where the criminal and natural world interact, Patricia will show us how she finds the answers to some of the worst crimes imaginable.Through a study of her most infamous cases, we join Patricia in putting the puzzle together, teasing the evidence out of her cases - 'a garden came out of his hair' - and showing us all how life and death have always been, and always will be, intertwined. But how do you find justice for a mother who has lost her daughter in the most horrific of circumstances? How does she face the very worst of humanity's crimes, and the weight of responsibility to the victims and those they leave behind?

<p><b>FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!</b><br><br><br><b>Introducing the GOAL MACHINES collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.</b><br><br><br><b>Name: </b>Cole Jermaine Palmer<br><b>Nationality: </b>English<br><b>Hero Rating: </b>87<br><br>Blessed with a natural talent and unwavering determination, Cole Palmer proved himself a footballing prodigy from a young age. Quickly rising through the youth ranks at Manchester City and later joining their main squad as part of the winning team who took home victories for the Premier League, FA cup and UEFA Championship all in the same year, he then signed with Chelsea FC in 2023. Known for his composure, this attacking midfielder is one of the best young footballers in the world.<br><br>Follow the story of Cole Palmer, ultimate football hero, from academy player at Manchester City all the way to scoring the equalising goal at the UEFA Euro 2024 final and being named as England's Men's Player of the Year in 2024.<br><br><i>Ultimate Football Heroes</i> is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.<br><br><br><b>Collect them all! Also available in the GOAL MACHINES range:</b><br><i>Haaland,</i> <i>Mbappé</i>, <i>Ronaldo</i>, <i>Kane</i>, <i>Lewandowski</i>, <i>Rooney</i>, <i>Zlatan</i>, <i>Nunez</i>, <i>Aguero</i>, <i>Vardy</i>.</p>

<p><b>How does an abusive childhood lead you into the world of drug dealers and addiction?</b><br><br> When Marc was a small child, his father committed suicide. When his mother remarried, Marc thought his life was going to be OK but he could never have imagined just what was going to happen...<br><br> <i>Unloved </i>is Marc's powerful story of sinking into the depths of addiction and despair and then finding the inner strength to rise above it. Marc is now at peace with his past and leads a happy and productive life.</p>

<p><b>FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!<br><br>Introducing the TOP BALLERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.<br><br>Name: </b>Lamine Yamal<br><b>Nationality: </b>Spanish<br><b>Hero Rating: </b>88<br><br>Proving a gifted footballer from the age of four, Lamine Yamal overcame adversity to sign with La Masia at the age of seven. A talented right winger, Yamal's pace and powerful long-range shots have propelled him in his career to become one of the best young footballers in the world.<br><br>Follow the story of Lamine Yamal, ultimate football hero, from humble beginnings in Catalonia all the way to being named as UEFA Euro 2024's Young Player of the Tournament.<br><br>world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.<br><br>Collect them all! Also available in the TOP BALLERS range:<br><i>Messi</i>, <i>Péle</i>, <i>Neymar, Maradonna</i>, <i>De Bruyne</i>, <i>Griezemann</i>, <i>Foden</i>, <i>Firmino</i>, <i>Coutinho </i>and <i>Pogba</i>.</p>

<p><b>For fans of the hit show, <i>Death in Paradise</i>, comes the real story of a British detective fighting crime and uncovering mysteries in the Caribbean sun . . . </b><br><br> <i>The Real Death in Paradise</i> recounts the two years Inspector Richard Preston spent as one of twelve young police officers seconded to the seemingly <b>idyllic Cayman Islands</b>. Who wouldn't love the opportunity to work in a <b>tropical paradise</b> and immerse yourself in the local culture as you sunbathe on the <b>sandy beaches</b> and swim in the crystal clear waters? What could possibly go wrong . . . ? <br><br>When faced with the reality of police life in the Caribbean - including <b>smuggling</b>, <b>rescuing turtles</b> and <b>mysterious murders</b> - Richard soon found out that the truth was far more interesting than he ever could have imagined. <br><br>Follow Richard's adventures in this <b>murderously </b>enjoyable sun-kissed memoir<br><br><b><i>'Wonderful... Richard's book reveals that truth really can be stranger than fiction', </i>Daily Express</b></p>

The autumn must read: Something Wicked this way comes... Accused. Condemned. Redefined. On 20 August 1612, ten people from Pendle were executed before a vast crowd at Lancaster's Gallows Hill. The condemned and their associates had endured six months of accusations, imprisonment and torture; their treatment was such that one of the group died in Lancaster Castle's dungeons, while awaiting trial. Today, a thriving tourism industry exists in and around Pendle, the former home of the so-called witches, yet virtually everything we know about the case originates from a single source: Thomas Potts' Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches, hurriedly published in 1613 and distinctly skewed in favour of the prosecution. Until now... Sunday Times bestselling author Carol Ann Lee brings an entirely fresh perspective to the story by approaching it as true crime. Having worked in the genre for more than a decade, her research leads to revelatory discoveries, transforming our knowledge of those shadowy figures behind ill-famed names, and the terrible events that befell them. After four centuries of superstition and surmise, the two central, warring families - each headed by a fiercely independent widow working as 'cunning women' - emerge fully formed, as the book uncovers the reality of their lives and their alleged crimes before exploring the trial and executions. Along the way, we uncover the truth behind some of the story's most enduring mysteries: the legend of Malkin Tower and the final resting place of the Pendle witches. This is a ground-breaking book that will take the reader on a spellbinding journey into the dark heart of England's largest and most notorious witch trial.

LOOK BACK AT AN AMAZING YEAR IN FOOTBALL WITH ULTIMATE FOOTBALL HEROES! Relive the GOALS, GAMES and GLORIES of the 2023-24 season, including titanic three-way battles for the Premier League and Women's Super League, a rollercoaster Champions' League campaign, and all the action from around the biggest European competitions. Read all about the race for the EPL title, Jude Bellingham's triumphant first season with Real Madrid, the Invincibles of Bayer Leverkusen, Kylian Mbappé's swan song season with PSG, Emma Hayes' last season with Super League champions Chelsea, and many, many more. This BUMPER SPECIAL EDITION is packed with stories of football heroes from across the world, plus stats and quizzes to test your knowledge - it's the ultimate yearbook for fans of the beautiful game!

The urgent, dramatic and untold story of how, for four years, British and Allied codebreakers decrypted secret SS and Gestapo messages detailing the mass killings of the Holocaust, and how the Germans in turn deployed cryptanalysis to try and conceal their persecution of Europe's Jews. The compelling and fast-paced story is told by two central and opposing characters, who never meet each other. At Bletchley Park, there is the legendary but unsung British codebreaker Nigel De Grey, shy, determined, nicknamed 'the Dormouse' by his colleagues. In Poland SS Major Hermann Hoefle, a former taxi driver from Salzburg, and one of the Third Reich's ruthless bureaucrats of mass death, oversees the operations of five concentration camps, including Treblinka. De Grey fought hard to make sure the vital intelligence from decrypted signals reached Allied leaders and was acted on. Hoefle, meanwhile, used complex coded messages to try to conceal the SS mass killings. De Grey worked with his American counterparts, as well as codebreakers and intelligence agents from the Soviet Union, France, The Vatican, Switzerland and Poland. He had dangerous enemies closer to home, too: a cabal of senior British government and intelligence officials disbelieved or ignored repeated intelligence reports about the ongoing Holocaust. It is the story of a battle between good and evil, between life and mass death, a war of electronic wits and cat-and-mouse. Seventy-five years on, as Russian leaders face war crimes charges in international courts, the words 'Never Again' seem even more pertinent than ever.