New Releases by Mike Phillips

''An excellent story.'' ''Fantastic and exciting, fast-paced, action packed tale.'' Can Cameron, a recluctant hero, stand up to an ancient foe with the power to end all creation? He has help from Angeline, a warrior princess, passionately committed to fighting evil without compromise. But time is short and Cameron is torn! Will he return to protect his family from the imminent deluge of evil, or does he try to save everyone? Is that even possible? The Halfling Chronicles is an action packed journey for Cameron and his comrades, where everything they know is turned upside down. Where the evil of cruel mythical beings, so much darker than those protrayed in the stories passed down through generations, triumphs far too often. ''Gripped from the start...my imagination running wild.'' 250 Pages

A gripping new thriller from the master of crime... ''It''s a winner, involving bent MPs, snatched heiresses, sex, drugs, and double dealing'' Time Out In the 1980s, London is a melting pot of cultures, but race and class create sharp divisions. Black British journalist Sam Dean looks for stories, not missing persons. But when an old friend asks for help tracking down a White Conservative MP''s daughter, he feels he can''t say no. Especially as Virginia''s disappearance is tangled with the fate of Roy, a young mixed-race boy who reminds Sam of his own son. A trail of secrets leads Sam into the backstreets of Black British culture, to the crossroads of race and class where you''ll find seedy walk-up flats, betting parlours and smoky nightclubs. London''s answer to S.A. Cosby, Blood Rights is a riveting time capsule of London''s multi-cultural history wrapped up in a tense thriller.

In 1980s London, Black political leaders who can straddle the racial divide are a rarity. So when a rising Black politician, Aston Edwards, is murdered, the effects quickly ripple through London''s Afro-Caribbean community. Then a young Black boy is arrested for his murder, surrounded by rumours of an affair with Aston''s wife. Sammy Dean, journalist-turned-investigator, is determined to find the truth. When a Black activist''s death is written off as a suicide, Sam begins to think the two cases are linked. With tensions running high, can Sam find the truth before the city erupts? The Late Candidate is a gritty and authentic representation of London''s multi-cultural history, wrapped up in a tense thriller.

Bunnee is lost in the one place he promised he would not go. He must find his way out before he ends up in a pie!

This book is stuffed with the fastest, brightest, longest, funniest, weirdest, wildest, wettest, saddest, brainiest, and fascinating-est things in the world.It will amuse, entertain and amaze you with the most excellent, outstanding and, quite simply, best things on our planet and beyond. For instance, did you know the oldest skyscraper in the world is in Chicago and was built in 1885? Or, that the most extraordinary fireworks display was the one that closed the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia, in 2000? Or that the world''s most expensive painting is ''The Scream'' by Edvard Munch, sold in 2012 for $119.9 million? From the highest peaks to the murkiest depths, the fastest man to the slowest sloth, the oldest lake to the most venomous snake and much, much more.

When a beautiful rainbow appears in the sky, Liam and his best friends Chas and Brendan set off to find the pot of gold at the end of it because they have no money. But their quest proves far from easy and they face many problems and difficulties which they must learn to overcome. Will they find the treasure or will they stay poor? An action-packed, fun-filled story for junior readers with useful lessons about business objectives that will appeal to everyone.

This book is a kind of "knowledge dump", its intention is to provide you with information you need to grow your business successfully and profitably. In it I talk about some of the things I believe are crucial in a modern business: business culture, business strategy, leadership, and getting the whole business to work together to achieve common objectives. So what qualifies me to write this book and why might you read it? My wife and I started a business in 1996 Direct Visual Ltd (DV). Back then we owed money to everyone. About all we had was ambition and the knowledge we had accumulated over the years. By 2011 the business that started in our garage achieved a turnover of around ten million pounds and was sold at a premium. But this is not "our story"; it is a shortcut to your business success.

Book Two in the Chronicles of the Goblin King series. The enchanted creatures of legend still exist, taking refuge from an age of camera phones and government labs in a secret place called the World Below. After leading a revolution against Baron Finkbeiner, the despotic ruler of the World Below, Mitch Hardy has taken the throne. Unknown to him, ancient powers are at work. The Lords of Faerie seek to revenge the death of Baron Finkbeiner and recover the mysterious Blade of Caro. Soon Mitch is fighting for his life against hellish monsters, the likes of which he never imagined.

In the How to use the Flex XC3401 VRG Dual Action Orbital Polisher book, Mike Phillips provides an in-depth look at the lean, mean, German-made paint correction machine known as the FLEX XC3401. Perfecting your technique with this forced-rotation, dual action polisher will enable you to achieve the highest level of paint perfection. Everything contained in this how-to book is reinforced by the interaction on the AutogeekOnline.net discussion forum. The information in this book caters to everyone from the at-home enthusiast to the full-time pro.

It''s the end of the world, but a new beginning for humanity. The war has lasted for generations. In this technological age, no longer must humans risk their lives in combat. Fierce robots operated by remote control make up the bulk of the militaries. Satellites in the atmosphere render the heavens a frenzy of violent confrontation. However, the war has little effect on everyday life. The bloodshed is minimal, the disruption to commerce even less. It is a comfortable war. Most of the populace believe they have nothing to fear. Little they know their world is about to come to an end.

Kzine is a kindle only magazine published three times a year ontaining new stories in the sf, fantasy, horror and crime genres. Sometimes these genres are mixed together in one story. This issue there are seven stories by authors: Simon Kewin, Steve Conoboy, Forrest Roy Johnson, Mike Phillips, Louise Hughes, Sarah L. Byrne and Edward McDermott

Chronicles of the Goblin King Book One. In ancient times, magical creatures inhabited the Earth. They lived on mountaintops, in the branches of trees, at the bottom of lakes and rivers. That was long ago, before the human race declared war on the creatures they feared and hated. Now, the enchanted peoples are all but gone. Those few who remain fear being stretched out on an examination table in some secret, governmental facility. The only place they can hide from the ever increasing number of satellites and smart phones is in the World Below.

Another terrific compilation of jokes in the hugely successful series of Robinson Children''s joke books - this one specialises in completely ridiculous and utterly stupid ones - they''ll love it!

HORRIBLE HISTORIES WITCHES reveals the truth behind pointy hats and black cats, and other idiotic ideas about witchcraft. Full of foul facts, including which magic word was used to zap zits, why people were paid to prick a witch and much, much more. It''s everything you need to know about WITCHES - all the gore and more!

A Workbook enabling children to practise the language points presented in the Reader. These workbooks accompany the popular Collins Big Cat series. They enable children to practise and reinforce the target vocabulary and language structures presented in each corresponding Collins Big Cat reader through enjoyable puzzles, games and activities, as well as through more traditional comprehension exercises. Tracing, copying and eventually free-writing tasks build and develop children''s writing skills as they progress through the Bands, Pink A to Lime. A fun quiz to test understanding, and a reward certificate at the back of each Workbook, enable children to feel a sense of progress as they learn to read more confidently in English.

The book reveals how castles were built, not only for people to live in, but also to keep enemies out. Detailed illustrations show the materials that were used and special precautions that were taken to ensure castles would provide adequate defence. Photographs show several examples of castles and castle remains that can still be visited today.

Iolanda Stireanu is a brilliant criminal investigator. She is also crippled by mental instability and the fact that she can''t leave her flat. Anatomical Clues is a gripping exploration of damaged psychologies, fear and greed in a constantly shifting social landscape. Like Iolanda, this tale will creep into your head and stay there. (Mike Phillips)

In September 1971 Ion Rimaru stood trial for the murder of several women, accused of 23 very serious offences over a period of one year from May 1970: murders committed in extremely aggravated circumstances, with cruelty, premeditation, bestiality and sadism in four cases; attempted murders in six cases; rapes and attempted rapes; theft.

The research gathered led to the following recommendations: Earlier notification to the schools on the field trip tour dates, giving all of the handouts to the teachers at the end of the tour, a data collection point for juvenile set fires, training for department staff on the Life Safety House Tour and the department need to add a fire and life safety line item to the department budget.

The research gathered led to the following recommendations: Change the city policy related to revenues earned by the CCFD to make it easier to cover the costs of earning the revenue. Use earned balance of the net revenue to build the department''s wildland program and place the excess funds into a fire suppression fund to pay emergency costs of large fires within the city.

Pulp Empire debuts its biggest anthology ever with 19 stories that run the gamut from heroic sword & sorcery to outer space adventure. Heroes & Heretics brings some of the most talented new stars of pulp together in one massive collection of great pulp fiction!