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Lionel Ross, in his fourth novel ‘Men of Conviction’ tells the fascinating tale of three desperate and disparate young men, released from prison on the same day. They are Hussein, the Islamist preacher of Jihad, Wayne the burglar and Dovid the religious Jew and ‘one offence fraudster.’ Men of Conviction is their story over the ensuing ten years. The action takes place in such contrasting locations as 21st century Manchester, Istanbul, Afghanistan, Belfast and a mysterious breakaway Islamic republic. The contemporary background to the plots ensures the airing of such issues as Islamist and Irish terrorism, religious intolerance and drug trading. The main characters are easily recognised as typical members of today’s British multi-cultural society. As the cataclysmic ending approaches, the paths of the three main characters are destined to cross again in an epic and amazing ending.

Mark Knightley - handsome, clever, rich - is used to women falling at his feet. Except Emma Woodhouse, who's like part of the family - and the furniture. When their relationship changes dramatically, is it an ending or a new beginning? Emma's grown into a stunningly attractive young woman, full of ideas for modernising her family business. Then Mark gets involved and the sparks begin to fly. It's just like the old days, except that now he's seeing her through totally new eyes. While Mark struggles to keep his feelings in check, Emma remains immune to the Knightley charm. She's never forgotten that embarrassing moment when he discovered her teenage crush on him. He's still pouring scorn on all her projects, especially her beautifully orchestrated campaign to find Mr Right for her ditzy PA. And finally, when the mysterious Flynn Churchill - the man of her dreams - turns up, how could she have eyes for anyone else? With its clueless heroine and entertaining plot, this modern re-telling of Jane Austen's Emma stays true to the original, while giving fresh insights into the mind of its thoroughly updated and irresistible hero.

Introducing a powerful new voice in psychological crime fiction… Leigh Russell will be signing copies of her stunning debut novel Cut Short. "When a frenzied killer begins slaying young women in parkland in the sleepy town of Woolsmarsh, newly promoted Detective Inspector Geraldine Steel knows it is only a matter of time before the gruesome discovery of another naked corpse. "What began as a straightforward murder investigation is now a desperate hunt for a serial attacker whose bloodlust is spiraling out of control. "But Steel is already battling demons of her own. Her relocation to Woolsmarsh isn’t going as planned, her relationship with her boyfriend is in tatters, and now threatening messages suggest an old adversary is back to settle a score."

We are delighted to welcome back instore on Sunday 20 and Thursday 24 December 2009 (Christmas Eve) our friend Duncan McNair, author of the hugely popular and successful Morello Letters - Pen pal to the Stars. Duncan will be signing and dedicating copies of the book, and will be accompanied by Enoch, the famous goat from the Morellos' menageries. Both will be delighted to chat and to answer any questions. The book, which has received rave reviews, is a gently hilarious collection of letters by the confused and endearing Morello family to the great and the good, with genuine and often amazing responses. Tony Blair, the Archbishop of York, Cliff Richard and Gordon Ramsay are amongst the numerous victims getting the unique Morello treatment. Do visit www.morelloworld.com for some sample letters and more information. “The Morello Letters (is) an absolutely hilarious collection of letters. Remember The Timewaster Letters and think bigger. The stocking filler this year.” (Booksellers’ Choice from The Bookseller).

Based on unprecedented access granted to the authors, including exclusive interviews with Arsene Wenger, Arsenal looks in detail at the club's transformation into a global superpower under the stewardship of their French manager right up to the end of the 2008/09 season. This paperback edition is fully revised and includes three brand new chapters.

We are delighted to welcome back instore on Sunday 20 and Thursday 24 December 2009 (Christmas Eve) our friend Duncan McNair, author of the hugely popular and successful Morello Letters - Pen pal to the Stars. Duncan will be signing and dedicating copies of the book, and will be accompanied by Enoch, the famous goat from the Morellos' menageries. Both will be delighted to chat and to answer any questions. The book, which has received rave reviews, is a gently hilarious collection of letters by the confused and endearing Morello family to the great and the good, with genuine and often amazing responses. Tony Blair, the Archbishop of York, Cliff Richard and Gordon Ramsay are amongst the numerous victims getting the unique Morello treatment. Do visit www.morelloworld.com for some sample letters and more information. “The Morello Letters (is) an absolutely hilarious collection of letters. Remember The Timewaster Letters and think bigger. The stocking filler this year.” (Booksellers’ Choice from The Bookseller).