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Imagine an organization as a house, with its people flowing like water through a network of pipes and drains—the workflows and processes guiding this flow. Now, picture the chaos if all that water—representing all the work—were forced through a single, narrow pipe. Faucets run dry, sewage backs up, and clean and dirty water mix, contaminating the entire system.Agile transformations often stumble because they treat people like obstacles to be moved by force, rather than understanding that, like water, they''ll naturally seek the most efficient path. Success in Agile lies in empowering teams to find and follow these paths, rather than imposing rigid, one-size-fits-all mandates. In this book, we''ll explore how Agile practices can be better understood and deployed by viewing your organization as a complex plumbing system—one where the right flow, not force, is the key to transformation.

He tidied his hair, smoothed down his vest, and extended a hand. ‘Perhaps we can begin anew,’ he said. ‘Dr V. Frankenstein, at your service.’When an unsettling folk tale leads the Ninth Doctor and Rose to a remote village in Wales, they get more than they bargained for.A scientist has taken it upon himself to create new life – imitating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a book that has sent shock waves around the country.But, much like his fictional counterpart, this doctor is playing god, and with forces beyond his understanding. As the Doctor and Rose attempt to put the brakes on the experiment before it gets out of control, a sinister supernatural presence reveals itself . . .

He tidied his hair, smoothed down his vest, and extended a hand. ‘Perhaps we can begin anew,’ he said. ‘Dr V. Frankenstein, at your service.’When an unsettling folk tale leads the Ninth Doctor and Rose to a remote village in Wales, they get more than they bargained for.A scientist has taken it upon himself to create new life – imitating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a book that has sent shock waves around the country.But, much like his fictional counterpart, this doctor is playing god, and with forces beyond his understanding. As the Doctor and Rose attempt to put the brakes on the experiment before it gets out of control, a sinister supernatural presence reveals itself . . .

Brought to you by Puffin.The second audio collection in the Doctor Who: Puffin Classics series featuring four adventures.Alien pirates, and sea-faring friends abound in this incredible Treasure Island and Doctor Who crossover.'Who was that?' asked Clara. 'And what are pieces of eight?'The Doctor smiled. 'Robert Louis Stevenson. I did tell you.'Summoned to 1700s Plymouth, the Doctor and Clara must investigate a mysterious thievery from the Crown of King George.Their travels take them to a remote island - but as the secrets of the theft are unearthed, the Doctor discovers something far more sinister. The spectre of a terrible intellect is afoot.Thankfully, the Doctor and Clara won't be alone. A pirate called Long John Silver, a runaway called Janey Hawkins, and professor called River Song, are all along for the ride.Embark on a strange and enchanting adventure with old friends and familiar foes in this glorious crossover of Doctor Who and Alice in Wonderland.The Doctor and his companions visit the dreaming spires of peaceful Oxford, hoping for a brief respite from their travels.But when Lewis Carroll appears at a garden party and their fellow guests transform into animals, they realise that everything is not as it seems . . .An unknown cosmic foe has trapped them in a twisted version of Alice's Wonderland. Separated from the Tardis and from each other, their only hope of escape lies in cryptic clues teased by fan-favourite characters from Carroll's classic tale.He tidied his hair, smoothed down his vest, and extended a hand. 'Perhaps we can begin anew,' he said. 'Dr V. Frankenstein, at your service.'When an unsettling folk tale leads the Ninth Doctor and Rose to a remote village in Wales, they get more than they bargained for.A scientist has taken it upon himself to create new life - imitating Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, a book that has sent shock waves around the country.But, much like his fictional counterpart, this doctor is playing god, and with forces beyond his understanding. As the Doctor and Rose attempt to put the brakes on the experiment before it gets out of control, a sinister supernatural presence reveals itself . . .A vampire is on the loose!On what they hope is going to be a holiday, the Doctor and his companions arrive in a quiet, unassuming seaside town called Whitby.The terrible significance of the place evades them, until they happen upon a theatre production that captivates their attention . . .Dracula!Suddenly, murders are occurring left, right and centre, each victim with trademark puncture wounds on their neck. Ian is soon missing, and a town shrouded in myth and legend is beginning to live up to its name.Clearly there is a Dracula at large. But the TARDIS team quickly realise: you can never trust a vampire . . .BBC, DOCTOR WHO and TARDIS (word marks and devices) are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under licence. BBC logo (c) BBC 1996. DOCTOR WHO logo (c) BBC 1973. Licensed by BBC Studios.(c)2023 Bali Rai, 2024 Paul Magrs, 2025 Jack Heath, Paul Magrs (P) 2025 Penguin Audio

''I was mind blown... I ended up finishing the book at 2:30am on a workday - need I say more?!'' Reader review, 5 stars ''Whoa baby, this was a WILD ride! A brilliant page turner'' Reader review, 5 stars

Some couples would kill for a weekend away...

It was supposed to be a fun trip. Three couples, friends since high school, arrive at a remote mountain retreat ready to unwind and catch up. When an innocent remark of swapping partners is made, they laugh it off as a joke. But after a few glasses of wine, it doesn''t sound like such a bad idea. With the lights off, it''s not really cheating when you don''t know who you''re with, right? As the lights flicker back on, what started out as a night of fun quickly descends into horror when one of the husbands is discovered dead. Suspicion grows between the friends, but no one is willing to come forward and confess what they know. With no phone service and the car keys missing, they''re now stranded on the mountain with no way down. And the killer is just getting started... An absolutely unputdownable and fast-paced crime thriller that will keep you guessing with each new page, never knowing what to expect next. Fans of Clare Mackintosh, Sarah Pearse and Lucy Foley will enjoy this gripping locked-room thriller from Jack Heath set in the Australian bush.*First published as Kill Your Husbands, an Audible Original title*Authors and readers are GRIPPED by The Wife Swap:''Yes yes yes yes yes-this was everything I needed in a crime/mystery/thriller! ... it was so good I never wanted to put it down. It had me up at night thinking about it'' Reader review, 5 stars''AMAZING... you need to read this book asap! Put down your current read, pick this one up! You won''t be disappointed!!'' Reader review, 5 stars ''A twisted and devious ride... I loved it!'' Hayley Scrivenor, author of Dirt Town''Could. Not. Stop. Reading. An absolutely brilliant, well-crafted, sophisticated tale of intrigue, lust, betrayal, and sheer creepiness... Warning: don''t read before bed or you will be up late wondering ''what the hell happened''? and ''who the hell did it''?'' Reader review, 5 stars''A deviously clever locked-room mystery that had me nailed to the page till the very end. I dare you to stop reading once you begin'' Dinuka McKenzie, author of The Torrent and Taken''I had to read this with the lights on! ...it sucks you in before it ramps up the dial to spine-chillingly terrifying! This is an addictive, turn the page, locked-room thriller that I found impossible to put down'' Reader review, 5 stars

''FIVE STARS! This WAS right up my alley. OMG. This was such a captivating thriller!'' Reader review, 5 stars One little mistake can change everything.Elise knows better than anyone how quickly things can change. She used to be the great hope of her hometown. A promising young runner who''d make everyone proud at the national championships. But that was before she messed everything up . . . After what happened, she''s got no job, no girlfriend, no prospects. And the whole town hates her - almost as much as she hates herself. But only one person never gave up on her brother, Callum. Now he''s the one who needs her. When he goes missing and the cops have no leads, Elise knows she has to find him herself. But the more she digs into Callum''s life, the more she starts to wonder if she really knows her perfect big brother at all. We all make mistakes. What if this one will cost their family everything? Readers love The Mistake! ''Couldn''t put it down!! Loved it!! What a twist I did not see coming.'' Reader review, 5 stars ''Wow! ... This is one nail biting, heart pounding, kick you in the face thriller with an ''aha!'' moment that you won''t see coming.'' Reader review, 5 stars ''Dark, twisty and brilliant! So fast paced and tense that I was barely able to take a breath!'' Reader review, 5 stars ''Thrilling right through to the end. It was smart, eerie, sad, and super twisty!'' Reader review, 5 stars ''I f***ing loved this book!!! The entertainment factor was perfect!!! '' Reader review, 5 stars ''This would make an awesome block buster movie as there is a huge OMG moment which made my jaw drop.'' Reader review, 5 stars ** Previously published as Kill Your Brother **

One dark secret will ruin everything.Elise used to be the great hope of her hometown. A promising young runner who'd make everyone proud at the national championships. That was before she messed everything up.After what happened, she's got no job, no girlfriend, no prospects. And the whole town hates her - almost as much as she hates herself.The only person who's never given up on her is her brother, Callum. But something weird is going on. He's missing. And the cops aren't even worried.Callum was always the good one when they were kids, and he's always been there for her. She's got to find him - she owes everything to him.But the more she digs, the worse things seem. Why would someone want to hurt Callum? Elise knows better than anyone how one little secret can change things forever . . .We all make mistakes. What if this one is deadly?

“A swift, intense page-turner.” —BCCB In this pulse-pounding tech-thriller, Jack Heath creates a world where everyone knows when you lie—and telling the truth doesn’t always set you free.Jarli likes to think he’s an honest guy. He’s a big believer in telling the truth, no matter what. So he develops The Truth App, a mobile application that listens in on your conversations and can tell when someone’s lying. Then his app goes viral and, suddenly, Jarli is an internet sensation. But, soon enough, Jarli realizes that being famous can be dangerous—especially when you’ve just exposed everyone’s deepest, darkest secrets. Now his entire town is out to get him: kids at school, teachers, the police, even his own family. Also, an underground network of criminals has just added Jarli to their hit list. Sometimes, exposing the truth comes with a price…

Jarli only narrowly escaped death after his world-shattering app made him infamous. Now there’s a new foe afoot and Jarli is far from safe in this thrilling sequel to The Truth App.When a seemingly unoccupied plane crash lands in the middle of Kelton, Jarli’s attempts to lay low and out of Viper’s criminal crosshairs crash lands along with it. The cause of the accident is a mystery until his Truth App uncovers a dangerous secret at the crash site—a secret Viper will do anything to keep buried. Suddenly Jarli is a target again and on the run with his high school tormentor, Doug. There’s no one he can trust, not even the police—and Jarli’s starting to think Doug is hiding something, too. Constantly at odds and left with no other choice, they team up to conduct an investigation of their own. But when Doug’s past comes back to haunt them, Jarli fears that there’s little hope in getting out of this one alive. Kelton was supposed to be the perfect hiding place. But there’s no hiding from the truth.

Timothy Blake has nothing to lose. He's headed to an isolated house in rural Texas with a hammer in his pocket and murder on his mind. His target is Fred, the ringleader of a criminal empire on the dark web. Once Fred is gone, Blake can disappear for good.But it turns out that Fred isn't alone. Five other psychopaths live in the house. They work together and call themselves the Guards. Torture, extortion and death are their business. Blake manages to convince them that he's one of their online associates. Soon they think he's a monster, like them. They're not wrong.Blake decides to pick them off one by one. But when a Guard is found with a bullet in his skull, Blake realises that someone else in the house may have the same idea - and he might be their next target.Meanwhile, who are the desperate people chained up in the building behind the house? One of them will change everything . . .A bloody, twisted roller-coaster of dark action and suspense from the acclaimed bestselling author of Hangman.'Gloriously messed up . . . A crime series like no other.' - Gabriel Bergmoser, author of The Hunted'Heath will make your spine tingle and your fingers flip pages.' - Candice Fox, author of Crimson Lake'Thrilling, grisly and inventive: Jack Heath has single-handedly increased my carbon footprint through lights left on.' - Benjamin Stevenson, author of Either Side of Midnight