Simon Lewis

"The true stories of Captain William Bligh, survivors of WWII U-boat attacks, Thor Heyerdahl, Poon Lim, and Ellen MacArthur, who survived harrowing experiences at sea"--Provided by publisher.

Describes some of history's most famous escape attempts, detailing the lives of Henri Charriere, Roger Bushell, the Dalai Lama, Frank Morris, John and Clarence Anglin, Dith Pran, and others.

An exploration of the Anthropocene and "a relentless reckoning of how we, as a species, got ourselves into the mess we're in today" (The Wall Street Journal). Meteorites, mega-volcanoes, and plate tectonics-the old forces of nature-have transformed Earth for millions of years. They are now joined by a new geological force-humans. Our actions have driven Earth into a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene. For the first time in our home planet's 4.5-billion-year...

The remarkable story of the chance meeting that transformed penniless, ostracised archaeologist Howard Carter into a household name following his discovery of the tomb of the boy-king, Tutankhamun.

"DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: China reveals the magnificence of China's greatest sights, including in-depth coverage of the Forbidden City and Terracotta Soldiers. The guide provides expert tips for visiting the Great Wall, cruising through the stunning Yangzi Three Gorges, and exploring the ultra-modern cities of Shanghai and Hong Kong. Explore China's cultural heritage through richly illustrated features on everything from the Beijing Opera to Confucianism,...

On a seaside holiday, four kids from a mixed family visit the beach, where they discover a floppy-eared creature that grants their wishes. But there's a catch: the kids' adventures in rock-climbing, pop stardom, and flying end promptly at sunset, leaving them in danger each time. Can they learn to control the magic before something dreadful happens?

After injured gymnast Kelly sneaks a visit into her boyfriend's house, the house is attacked by armed robbers, who don't see Kelly. Kelly decides to take on the robbers herself as they hold her boyfriend and his mother hostage to convince the family patriarch to aid them in a bank scam to protect his family. A savage game of cat and mouse ensues between Kelly and the intruders.

Clémence arrives back in town bringing her problems to an already troubled Paradise. Tom flaunts his reconciliation with Clémence in front of a desolate Katherine. Distressed, she is rescued by Jonas at her darkest hour. As Katherine confides in Jonas, her words confirm his suspicions of Tom's dark past. Katherine learns some unexpected news that reignites her fight and purpose.

Spirits are high in anticipation for the annual staff outing but Tom must deliver unhappy news. Applications for a sought-after job flood in and Denise's excitement is punctured when Moray asks her not to apply. Katherine gives Flora a beautiful doll, but her naïve enjoyment of it irritates Tom and he begins to question whether her unstructured days are rendering her ignorant, so he takes action.

Lucille confesses to Clara she doubts her feelings for Ballentine, but soon regrets her comments and attempts to buy Clara's silence. Tom's behaviour is disturbingly spiteful and a frightened Katherine confides in Moray. Unbeknownst to them Tom has been watching their intimacy grow. Tom and Katherine attempt a truce but the good intention unravels leaving devastation in its wake.