Daring tales of kidnap and rescue, assassination and revenge, the politics of death and espionage, these are the themes of this latest volatile concoction of classic and new writing. The days of empire and traditional war have been replaced by cyber warfare but the subtle, lethal methods of agents and spies remain the same.

A deluxe edition with a chilling selection of original and classic short stories. The new tales, many of them published here for the first time, bring a modern twist to the outstanding mix of intrigue that lurks in the furtive imagination of E.F. Benson, Henry James, Wilkie Collins, Washington Irving , Edith Wharton, Oscar Wilde and so many more.

A powerful new addition to the bestselling Gothic Fantasy series of new writing and classic stories. With tales of pirates, deathly fogs and ferocious rocks, these dark tales of the haunted mind, trapped like ghosts at sea, are sure to entertain and enthrall.

Chords are one of the most important ways that children can learn about music. They provide a fast route into playing with others and encourage a feeling for structure and composition. This title covers the basic chords in each key, including majors, minors, triads, fourths, sixths, sevenths and ninths. With notation and TAB.

All the key chords, organised as a chord per page, this is a flexible, comprehensive solution for anyone learning or playing the guitar at any level. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, concealed spiral book will fit into a gig bag, flight case or hand bag with the minimum of fuss.

Every developing guitarist wants to know how to produce the licks so familiar to us all – the awesome solos and guitar virtuosity, the signature riffs of the most memorable songs. This is the ideal book for anyone who can’t get enough of those classic styles, with notation and TAB examples in a wide range of musical styles.

Hearty, healthy, traditional and slow-cooked food is a perennial favourite, but here we add a tasty, modern twist. This terrific, new recipe collection shows you how to achieve delicious meals using an essential kitchen device. Simple preparation in the morning will allow you to return later to the tantalising aromas of an already cooked meal.

Learn all you need to know about the raw food lifestyle, including the many benefits, key ingredients, tools and techniques. Then try one of the delicious naturally vegan recipes for staples, breakfasts, juices and smoothies, salads, snacks, mains, soups and sweet treats, from Courgette ‘Spaghetti’ with Walnut Pesto to Red Berry Cheesecake.

All you need to know about fermenting. Including basic recipes for culturing healthy bacteria to create classic ferments such as sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt and sourdough, and more beautifully illustrated recipes for pickles, drinks, soups, mains and treats – probiotic Cucumber & Kefir Smoothie to Buckwheat Pancakes. Great for tastebuds and tummy!