New Releases by Dan Smith

A meteorite harbouring an alien lifeform crashes to Earth with horrifying consequences in this gruesome and gripping tale from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith.

A stunning, exciting story from acclaimed author Dan Smith - author of the Carnegie Medal-nominated Nisha''s War. BERLIN 1961 Anja and Monika live opposite each other. They play together every day, with Otto the cat. One night they wake up to bangs and shouts. Soldiers are building a huge barbed wire fence between them. A terrible forever wall that gets longer and higher until it divides the whole city. On the East side, Monika is scared - neighbours are becoming spies and there are secret police everywhere. It''s Anja who spots that Otto has found a way across. If he can visit Monika, then perhaps she can too. But Anja gets trapped and there''s no safe way back . . . An emotional, atmospheric story from Carnegie Medal-nominated author Dan Smith From the author of Nisha''s War, My Friend the Enemy and She Wolf A high-stakes adventure, set during the Cold War, centred on two cousins separated when the Berlin Wall is built Perfect for readers aged 9 and up who may be studying the Cold War at school PRAISE FOR DAN SMITH: ''Action, adventure, wolves, snow ... this story has EVERYTHING. I devoured it so quickly I need to read it again.''EMMACARROLL onShe Wolf ''This book grabbed me from page one - highly recommended''HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY on My Friend the Enemy

A ground–breaking experiment at the new research farm at Hilltop House goes very wrong in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith.

A ground- breaking experiment at a new research farm quickly grows out of control in this modern take on Day of the Triffids from master of creepy sci-fi Dan Smith. When Pete, Krish and Nancy read a story in the local paper about weird gunk being found in a field where sheep have gone missing next to Hilltop House, they''re sure there''s a mystery to be investigated. The new research farm at Hilltop is working on the creation of new bio-fuels, but when a storm knocks out the power in the local area and something escapes from the farm, it''s clear that the research has gone horribly wrong ... Can the brave trio save the village in their most terrifying adventure yet?

This book has some wonderful and very unusual stories of faith, love, kindness, patience, humor, and character-building stories. You will read stories in this book that you will never find in any other book. These stories will relate to you and will help you to grow spiritually and will help to build your faith and character. This book is sure to touch your heart as you read the stories that flow from the love of Jesus heart into your heart. You will really be blessed from reading this book.

Animals behaving oddly, people falling suddenly ill – what’s creeping around down at the farm? Crooked Oak’s mystery-solving team return with another spine-tingling adventure.

Nisha and her mother, Amma, flee the war in Malaya to take refuge at her father''s ancestral home in England. Here, however, Nisha must follow her stern grandmother''s countless rules - and most of all ignore the ghost child beckoning her from the weeping tree high on the cliff top ...

In the tradition of City of Thieves and Child 44, a troubled World War I veteran races across the frozen steppe of 1930''s Ukraine to save a child from a shadowy killer with unthinkable plans. December 1930, Ukraine. Luka is a war veteran who now wants only to have a quiet life with his family in his village. But everything changes the day the stranger arrives, pulling a sled bearing a terrible cargo. In the chaos that ensues, a little girl vanishes. Luka is the only man with the skills to find who could have stolen a child in these frozen lands – and besides, the missing girl is best friend to Luka’s daughter. Together with his sons, Luka sets out in pursuit across lands ravaged by war. Soon they realize that the man they are tracking is no ordinary criminal, but a skillful hunter with the child as the bait. It will take all of Luka’s strength to battle the harshest of conditions, and all of his wit to stay a step ahead of Soviet authorities.

In a modern recurring revenue business it is impossible to scale without treating sales as a science. In this first book of the Sales Blueprints series, Jacco Van Der Kooij and Fernando Pizarro break down the science of sales into its basic elements. Unlike any book before it, The SaaS Sales Method exposes the math the underpins each stage in revenue production, from marketing, to sales, to customer success, and infers how revenue leaders should structure their processes, organizations, and training in each.By linking all three functions, The SaaS Sales Method provides a framework for the modern revenue leader to understand and improve their entire system, shifting from what the authors call a superstar culture to a science culture in the process.While subsequent books in the series go into depth on the specifics of each revenue function and the skills needed to succeed in each, The SaaS Sales Method is the glue that holds the entire approach together.

Pete, Nancy and Krish''s school camping trip takes a turn for the sinister when they uncover a terrifying mystery ... A page-turning thriller for fans of the supernatural from bestselling author Dan Smith.

Raped in Prison: A Horror Story By: Russell Dan Smith In this powerful memoir, Russell Dan Smith chronicles his life as a child prisoner among adults and explains the turbulent atmosphere of life in prisons. He details the assault he faced as a child among older prisoners. Smith had enemies among prisoners and prison administrators which necessitated an extraordinary step by federal officials to step in to protect Smith from both. The brutalities he faced lead Smith to for his own organization to end molestation in prisons throughout the world.

This book, first published in 1980, is a close analysis of Britain’s defence policy in the latter years of the Cold War. It examines the factors that limited the choices available to the governments of the day, including technological advances, costs, changes in the balance of power, strategic thinking in both West and East, and the consequent implications for the development of forces and arms.

Crooked Oak is under attack from a dangerous foe, and it looks like Pete, Krish and Nancy are the only ones who can stop it ... Stranger Things meets Invasion of the Body Snatchers in this thrilling sci-fi adventure. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic students aged 8+

A collection of haiku by Ohio poets, past and present.

Conner Warren never expected to meet a real-life angel, but that he did, one day in a bizarre scene in his pub. A desperate man takes a seat on a barstool and minutes later pulls a shotgun from his coat and points it at Conner. A big man at the other end of the bar grabs the barrel of the gun until it turns red hot, forcing the man to drop it. The big man turns out to be Hadranoel--a Holy angel from God. Conner had no interest in God, even though his African American girlfriend, Cassie Graham, constantly witnessed to him. Things changed for Conner when his ex-military friend Clive Turner, now in the Middle East, started sending packages of artifacts to Conner''s pub for safe keeping. Other people from the Middle East also wanted the rich treasure that Conner now possessed. After several harrowing experiences, Conner knew he was in over his head. Hadranoel was present to protect Conner and slowly help him to see that God loved him and wanted him in the kingdom. After Cassie become deathly ill with a kidney condition, Conner figured out that one of the vials of artifacts that he now possessed, might have a cure for Cassie. Conner made a deal with God, that he would serve him if He healed Cassie. Clive had been healed by accident when he was shot while escaping gunfire in the Middle East. The bullet had broken the vial which was in his breast pocket, and his healing had materialized. Cassie was completely healed overnight, and they eventually married.

I know how you feel... We are living in a frenetic society: full of duties, habits, precise activities that stop us from connecting with ourselves, from living our emotions in an authentic and conscious way. Anxiety, depression, uncontrolled anger, insomnia, low self-esteem, personal disorders are common responses that represent the unequivocal signs that we are losing our balance... The greatest asset of man is the brain: we can modify the perception of our experiences by changing the instruments of interpretation of reality. That''s right: thoughts have the power to model our behaviour in a different way, giving us the possibility to "read" the world in a new perspective...If you are experiencing a tough time in your life what I am proposing is a path of awareness of the mechanisms that regulate the continuous vicious circle that now is not allowing you to realize yourself and live in a natural, healthy and positive way...This collection focuses on "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy -CBT- " a concrete, incisive and scientific therapeutic approach that will allow you to start immediately the necessary change!This extraordinary boxset includes a truly effective collection of books: "CBT for Anxiety" (and other disorders) is the starting point that will give you the possibility to identify the negative recurring patterns that built the block...it is a solid theoretical basis full of strategies, techniques with many concrete examples."Anxiety Therapy" is the workbook to identify the signs of anxiety disorders where you will find exercises, tips and remedies immediately applicable looking at the problem from different angles."Borderline Personality Disorder" is a guide to get to know this and similar disorders using CBT in all its forms and the latest self help tips."Vagus Nerve Stimulation" the tenth of the cranial nerves can be involved in all the diseases described, let''s not forget that our body reacts to the impulses that are sent by the brain and suffers the condition that it causes ...Ready to begin this exciting journey to a brand-new you? Scroll up and click "Buy Now"!

Analysis of the perilous state of international affairs - and how the risks might be reduced - from one of the world''s leading peacebuilders.

Ylva, a young Viking girl, is swept by a storm to England where she is orphaned. Determined to avenge her mother''s death, she tracks the killer north. But when a stranger steps in, Ylva has to choose between vengeance and trust.

A girl grows up in a rural setting in Michigan where she is surrounded by trees. They block her view from the world she longs to see and feels she is missing out on all that is going on beyond them. She retreats to her little world that is close and unforbidden. Escaping to a place near, but still amidst those trees she resents and unbeknownst to her, finds a different kind of elusiveness. It lends itself to her adolescence in a way that is so silent and unpretentious that it almost goes unnoticed season after season. One day, long after her childhood is gone, she realizes what those trees gave her.

The ultimate guide for Sales Development Representatives, also known as SDRs. In this book you will learn the most advanced prospecting sales skills from recognized leaders in the sales profession. Covering everything from determining the right fit to going deeper and understanding what a customer''s real pain is, The SaaS Sales Method for Sales Development Representatives: How to Prospect for Customers helps sales leaders, sales managers, and individual salespeople understand what it takes to succeed and provides step by step instructions.

Set off from London and travel across the globe. Then try to make it back! In Lonely Planet Kids'' Around the World in 50 Ways, kids choose their favourite routes and transportation, from tuk-tuks and sleds, to steamboats and hot-air balloons. They''ll visit famous cities and exotic, far-flung places - and learn amazing facts about each destination along the way. But they''ll need to be careful: not every path will take them where they want to go! Welcome to the Tower of London! That''s the starting point of this amazing adventure. But what''s the next leg of the journey? That depends on the transportation chosen. Once aboard, kids can discover all about these amazing machines and how they work. Then upon arriving at their next destination, they''ll get to explore the local area and see what makes it so interesting and unique. With over 20 possible routes, who knows where they''ll end up? About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let''s start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humour and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place - inspiring children at home and in school. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.

Twelve-year-old Zak is plane-wrecked on an abandoned research outpost in the Antarctic with his sister and parents. Here, a series of nightmarish occurrences and bizarre visions suggest a link to something else - a presence beneath the ice - which only Zak can understand ...

A Day-by-Day Roadmap to a Successful and Balanced Life

In "Failing Greatly" Dan Smith has put his personal stories on paper so that others may learn not only from his mistakes but also from his victories. Complete with intimate details of some of worst days, including bankruptcy and near homelessness, Dan shares how he bounced back and found success in both life and business and how others can do the same. Dan helps you to understand why failing is the key to success. His blueprint for success will help you identify and achieve your goals. You will learn to find balance in today''s hectic world and explore how to bounce back from the lowest of lows. Exercises in each chapter will help you to discover methods to improve your mindset and focus.

The 2016 Manitoba election campaign began after more drama than any in the past two decades. Yet, the province basks in prolonged economic growth and Winnipeg continues to experience a public renaissance. So why does political discontent roil through the province? The governing New Democrats have weakened and demoralized themselves. The opposition Progressive Conservatives foresee victory but project little assurance of success. The Liberals ride a wave of popularity in Winnipeg, though appear fragile. What is going on and what will the campaign amount to? A team of two dozen political experts—academics, policy experts, and journalists—is following the campaign and will contribute their findings to Understanding the Manitoba Election 2016: Parties, Leaders, Campaigns, and Issues. Contributions will cover a wide range of themes, including public opinion, media coverage, voter turnout, Indigenous issues, fiscal and social policy, and the relation of Manitoba politics to recent developments across Canada. To be released on May 6, 2016, two weeks after the election, the open-access publication will provide early analysis and insights into the decision that Manitoba voters have made. Published in association with the University of Manitoba’s Duff Roblin Chair in Government.

Ready To Learn The Best WOD''s? Cross Training is not just any other workout fad. It was developed to be a physical philosophy, merging many different sports, disciplines and movements in the course of their workouts. The benefits of Cross Training have gained much popularity over the years, and now this exercise is being practiced in thousands of gyms all around the world. Working out isn''t just about the way you look. It is about maintaining a healthy and well-functioning body. This calorie blasting workout book is also packed with cardio, flexibility and endurance boosting exercises. Along with the workout descriptions will be pictures to you get a good idea on how executing a particular workout will look like. The exercises here and short and challenging, and the key to getting through them is your determination to push through and succeed. If these workouts are done diligently and properly, you may just be able to see and feel the results in no time, and no wonder why so many people are hooked on Cross Training already.

Kidnapped to a remote tropical island, Ash faces a terrifying challenge: cross the deadly jungle and find a cure for his mother, who''s been infected with a deadly disease. As he discovers his own unexpected powers, he begins to question everything he once knew - about his parents, his enemies and himself.

Keeping track of business mileage with your vehicle is one of the single best ways to save money on your taxes. In 2016, 10,000 business miles was worth approximately $5000.00 in tax deductions! This is a huge tax saving benefit that most businesses simply miss. Think of how much money you could save if you were keeping track of your business mileage. Not only is this a great tax benefit for you business, but it is also the most heavily scrutinized tax deduction by the IRS. Without the proper record keeping, you can bet that the IRS will not grant you this incredible tax deduction. Keeping accurate records of how, when and why you use your vehicle for business purposes is the only way to legally claim this tax deduction. That''s where the Mileage Log Book comes in. Each mileage log book features 100 pages with 3 mileage entries per page. This gives you 300 total entries and don''t worry because all the important information that the IRS requires can be found in this easy to use mileage tracker. Each entry includes: The date, Odometer starting mileage, Odometer finish mileage, Total business miles traveled, Destination, Business purpose and a place to include notes. At the bottom of each page is a field to calculate the total business miles driven for each page. The last page in the book let''s you finalize your yearly business miles by providing a predefined area to enter each month''s total business miles and a final total yearly total! Using all of these predefined fields is the single best way to ensure you can legally claim this huge tax deduction. There is also an area for entering information for each vehicle being used for business purposes. If you are not currently keeping track of your business mileage, now is the time and this Mileage Tracking Log Book makes it simple.