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Leah Remini has never been the type to hold her tongue. That was nev--er more evident than in 2013, when Remini loudly and publicly broke with the Church of Scientology. Now, in this frank, funny, poignant memoir, the former King of Queens star reveals the in-depth details of her painful split with the church and its controversial practices. Indoctrinated into Scientolo--gy as a child while living with her mother and sister in New York, Remini eventually moved to Los Angeles, where her dreams of becoming an ac--tress and advancing Scientology's causes grew increasingly intertwined. As an adult, she found the success she'd worked so hard for, and with it a prominent place in the hierarchy of celebrity Scientologists, such as Tom Cruise. But when she began to raise questions about some of the church's actions, she was declared to be a threat and therefore a "Suppressive Per--son." As a result, all of her fellow parishioners-including members of her own family-were told to disconnect from her. Forever. Bold, brash, and bravely confessional, Troublemaker reveals the hard-won truths of a life lived honestly-from an author unafraid of the consequences.

`THE BIG SHOW IS AS CLOSE AS YOU’LL EVER GET TO FIGHTING YOUR LIFE FROM THE COCKPIT OF A SPITFIRE OR TYPHOON. PERHAPS MOST VISCERALLY EXCITING BOOK EVER WRITTEN BY A FIGHTER PILOT’ Rowland White, Author of Vulcan 607Pierre Clostermann DFC was one of the outstanding Allied aces of the Second World War. A Frenchman who flew with the RAF, he survived over 420 operational sorties, shooting down scores of enemy aircraft, while friends and comrades lost their lives in the deadly skies above Europe. The Big Show, his extraordinary account of the war has been described as the greatest pilot’s memoir of WWII. `

'A stone cold classic. One of the best military aviaton memoirs ever written' Rowland White, author of Vulcan 607 'I only have to think Speed, and I am at 600 knots in seconds. Think Height and I am gazing down from a eight-mile-high perch within one minute. Think Freedom and I am wrested away from a dank, cold world, cloudbase at 300 feet, through a brief shock of cloud to emerge into a golden blue world, another dimension, crystal clear for miles and miles' Fighter Pilot. Robert Prest had never wanted to be anything else. And even as a boy he had set his sights on flying the awesome McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. The big, twin-engined interceptor offered an irresistible combination of charisma, power and performance. Air combat, strike, gunnery, bombing and rocketry, the F-4 was jack-of-all-trades, master of most. From the lonely pursuit of Soviet intruders out over the North Sea and strength-sapping high-g dogfights, to maintaining Quick Reaction Alert on Germany's Eastern border, ready to scramble Battle Flight at a moment's notice, Prest and his fellow aviators stood toe-to-toe with a powerful opponent.But the defence of the West came at a cost, and comrades in arms would pay with their lives. No other book so vividly brings to life the high-pressure, high stakes, high-speed world of an RAF fighter pilot on the Cold War frontline. But it's more than that. In capturing a sense of the wonder and magic of flying, Prest's book ranks aviation classics from writers like Saint-Exupery, Richard Bach, Cecil Lewis and Ernest Gann.

David Miscavige, the Church of Scientology's current leader and successor to founder L. Ron Hubbard, hasn't always ruled with a dictator's iron fist - nor was Scientology even part of his destiny. It was his father, Ron Miscavige, who signed his family up, and David bought in totally, even as a boy. Years later, Ron could only watch with dismay as his bright, carefree son transformed into the ruthless leader he is today. Ruthless is David's story told by the person who knows him best - his father. Ron traces the arc of David's life from his early years to David's eventual, stellar rise to power in Scientology; his brutal approach to running the organization today; and the disastrous effects that his leadership has had on countless numbers of Scientologists and their families.

‘A SHINING ACCOMPLISHMENT. A CLASSIC' NEW YORK TIMES‘RANKS AMONG THE OUTSTANDING AIR MEMOIRS OF THE WAR' MAX HASTINGSThe Classic Account of One of The Most Daring and Deadly Battles of WWII

‘SUPERB… COLIN FORBES HAS NO EQUAL AT THIS SORT OF THING’ SUNDAY MIRROR‘KEEPS THE READER ON THE EDGE OF HIS CHAIR’ DAILY TELEGRAPHIn West Germany, a British agent is savagely murdered and left with a neo-Nazi sign carved into his back.In London, Tweed of the Secret Intelligence Service sends his most capable operator, Keith Martel, to replace the man – and to find the truth behind his death.Very soon, the top four Western leaders – American, British, French and German – will be on their way to meet their Soviet counterpart in Vienna for a crucial summit.Tweed and Martel believe one of them is the target for assassination. They must urgently work out which one – or a nightmare will come true…Double Jeopardy is the first in the Tweed & Co series of gripping and suspenseful spy thrillers – perfect for fans of John le Carré, Ken Follett and Charles Cumming.PRAISE FOR COLIN FORBES:‘Utterly realistic and gripping action’Spectator‘A projectile of a thriller’New York Times‘Better than Alistair Maclean’s suspense novels’Pasadena Star-News‘Suspense mounts swiftly, plenty of action and intrigue’ American Publishers Weekly‘Out-Alistairs Maclean’ New York Times

Two people are dead. One man believes it was murder.Now he has to prove it. Fans of The Killing, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Jo Nesbø and Will Dean will love this dark and gripping début thriller.NOTE: KULT is inspired by shocking and tragic real events.

‘SUPERB… COLIN FORBES HAS NO EQUAL AT THIS SORT OF THING’ SUNDAY MIRRORA terrible secret lurks within an exclusive Swiss Clinic…When news reporter Bob Newman gets a tip-off about a mysterious package smuggled across an eastern border, it’s yet another link in a chain of sinister incidents that have one thing in common – they are all connected with the Berne Clinic and something called Terminal.But what is Terminal? And why is Tweed of the British Secret Intelligence Service so desperate to find out?An ex-CIA hitman arrives in Switzerland and the mystery of the Berne Clinic deepens.Why is it surrounded by barbed wire and guarded by Dobermans and the Swiss Army?And why do the people who can answer these questions keep getting murdered?Tweed and Newman will not rest until they know exactly what is happening. And together they make a formidable force…Terminal – the second in the Tweed & Co series of thrillers – has all the hallmarks of Colin Forbes’s terrifying and brilliant novels – the surprises and twists, the violence and the tension – and it is one of his very best.PRAISE FOR COLIN FORBES:‘Utterly realistic and gripping action’ Spectator‘A projectile of a thriller’ New York Times‘Keeps the reader on the edge of his chair’ Daily Telegraph‘Better than Alistair Maclean’s suspense novels’ Pasadena Star-News‘Suspense mounts swiftly, plenty of action and intrigue’ American Publishers Weekly‘Out-Alistairs Maclean’ New York Times

‘SUPERB… COLIN FORBES HAS NO EQUAL AT THIS SORT OF THING’ SUNDAY MIRRORA journalist is brutally murdered and a video of her killing is sent to London by Soviet Intelligence with a warning – tell other people to keep away from Procane…Intelligence agencies are convinced that Adam Procane, a top Washington official, is about to defect. But the Presidential election is only two months away and it’s the last thing the Americans want.Trouble is, no one knows who Procane really is, so nothing can be done to stop him.In London, Tweed of SIS watches and waits.Four highly suspect Americans have already passed through London en route to Scandinavia – the Deputy Head of the CIA, the National Security Advisor and his wife, and the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces. Any one of them could be Procane.So it’s time for Tweed to act. To get back into the field. To find Procane before the Soviets wreak havoc…Cover Story is the third in the Tweed & Co series of gripping and suspenseful spy thrillers – perfect for fans of John le Carré, Ken Follett and Charles Cumming.PRAISE FOR COLIN FORBES:‘Utterly realistic and gripping action’ Spectator‘A projectile of a thriller’ New York Times‘Will keep the reader on the edge of his chair’ Daily Telegraph‘Better than Alistair Maclean’s suspense novels’ Pasadena Star-News‘Suspense mounts swiftly, plenty of action and intrigue’ American Publishers Weekly‘Out-Alistairs Maclean’ New York Times

‘COLIN FORBES HAS NO EQUAL AT THIS SORT OF THING’ SUNDAY MIRRORWhen one of Tweed’s sector chiefs is found dead at the foot of a Greek mountain, Tweed vows to use every resource at his disposal to find the killer and avenge the man’s death.The investigation quickly leads Tweed and his team to another unsolved murder, committed forty years ago during a World War Two Commando raid on the Greek island of Siros.Three of the Commandos who took part in the raid now live close to each other on Exmoor in the remote English countryside – and when Tweed finds them they are terrified. But of who? And why?Trapped in a vortex of violence and death, Tweed begins to uncover a diabolical plot. As time runs out, only Tweed can prevent a catastrophe – if he isn’t already too late....The Greek Key, the sixth book in the Tweed & Co. series, is a spellbinding espionage thriller, a superb adventure story and an ingenious whodunnit – all in one gripping book.PRAISE FOR COLIN FORBES:‘Utterly realistic and gripping action’ Spectator‘A projectile of a thriller’ New York Times‘Better than Alistair Maclean’s suspense novels’ Pasadena Star-News‘Suspense mounts swiftly, plenty of action and intrigue’ American Publishers Weekly‘Out-Alistairs Maclean’ New York Times

An intimate and gripping account of the 1993 World Chess Championship between Nigel Short and Garri Kasparov.‘A wonderful achievement… so tense, so gripping and so readable’ STEPHEN FRY‘A remarkable book – The Inner Game has all the compulsion of a good thriller’ ROBERT HARRIS

The First World War is raging and sisters Clementine and Claudia are coping in very different ways. Claudia is a nurse on the front line, doing her best to save the lives of soldiers wounded while serving their country. Clementine, on the other hand, is living the good life in England, deliberately oblivious to the horrors her sister and so many others are living through. When they both meet their perfect man, their already fractured relationship is tested in ways they could never imagine. The debut novel from Piper Milton, Clementine and Claudia is a powerful and beautifully written story of romance and war and a wonderful addition to the romantic traditions of Penny Vincenzi, Soraya Lane, Brief Encounter and Downton Abbey.

As the Second World War rages, the Japanese Imperial Army enters Burma and the British rulers prepare to flee. But the human legacy of the British Empire will be left behind in the shape of sixty-two Anglo-Burmese children, born to local women after affairs with foreign men. Half-castes, they are not acknowledged by either side and they are to be abandoned with no one to protect them. Their teacher, Grace Collins, a young Englishwoman, refuses to join the European evacuation and instead sets out to deliver the orphans to the safety of India. She faces impossible odds because between her and India lie one thousand miles of jungle, mountains, rivers and the constant, unseen threat of the Japanese. With Japanese soldiers chasing them down, the group s chances of survival shrink - until they come across a herd of fifty-three elephants who, with their awesome strength and kindness, quickly become the orphans only hope of survival. Based on a true story, Elephant Moon is an unforgettable epic tale of courage and compassion in the midst of brutality and destruction.

what will remain is a war novel born out of the author's own experiences of serving with the Royal Marines in Afghanistan. It consists of a series of distinct but closely interwoven stories told against the backdrop of the conflict: fragments of memory, sorrow and hope that build like impressionistic brushstrokes upon a canvas to create a profound and essential tableau of modern war and its place in society. Steeped vividly in the sun, sweat and sand of the Helmand front line but centred firmly within the treacherous battlefield of the human heart, what will remain is a harrowing and utterly captivating account from a richly talented debut author.

Why do some people appear to achieve anything they set their minds to, while others fall short? Why do some companies and teams grow and prosper, while others fight for survival?Nick Pye and Justin Wright have spent decades answering these questions through their work helping businesses of all sizes to innovate and grow. Now they have refined the lessons they learned into a simple framework which shows how those who consistently succeed do it by aligning what they want to achieve with what they are willing to do to get there. This is called being in the `Stretch Zone’. Stretchonomics explains how people or business can get there too, distilling the art and science of success into a series of principles which will enable you to `stretch’ towards your goals and fulfil your potential. It combines aspects of target-setting, resourcing, creativity, motivation and people performance. The resulting framework can benefit corporations, small businesses, sports teams and even individuals – anyone intent on stretching for success. Whatever your goal, Stretchonomics can increase your chances of getting there, not just once, but time after time.

‘An insightful, frighteningly intelligent thriller… a gem of a novel’ Robert DinsdaleA Welsh journalist falls foul of Stalin’s secret police after threatening to tell the world about the famine in the Soviet Union – a thriller based on a terrifying and tragic true story.

Jack Winter was once an idealistic and brilliant news reporter who broke the biggest stories around. But after wrongly blaming himself for a young girl's murder he changed sides and began killing stories for the rich and powerful, protecting them from exactly the kind of journalist he used to be. When a new client drags Jack into a lethal world of corruption and long-buried secrets, he finds himself wishing he could turn back the clock, because now he is fighting not just for headlines but his life. The debut novel from H. R. Hunter, The Storykiller is a new addition to the modern fiction traditions of Robert Harris, Harlan Coben and the House of Cards trilogy.

A crippled cargo ship drifts helplessly in the face of an oncoming hurricane-force storm. On board, a passenger whose presence means the world is watching. Only the skill, determination and raw courage of a lifeboat crew and the British military forces despatched to save them offer any hope of survival. But set against the savagery of the Atlantic even that might not be enough...If you like Frederick Forsyth, Tom Clancy, Andy McNab, Chris Ryan, Rowland White or Damien Lewis then you'll love Mike Lunnon-Wood.

As a powerful insurgent army closes on Liberia's capital, London is forced to act, and HMS Beaufort is despatched to West Africa to pull British nationals from the teeth of encroaching danger. But when the volatile situation ashore unravels, the frigate's crew must draw deep on reserves of skill, ingenuity and sheer bloody mindedness to save it. And with time running out Beaufort's Captain makes the decision to take his ship up river...If you like Frederick Forsyth, Tom Clancy, Andy McNab, Chris Ryan, Rowland White or Damien Lewis then you'll love Mike Lunnon-Wood.

When Belize is invaded by a powerful neighbour it's Britain that must spring to the defence of this old outpost of empire. But intervening in distant Central America will test the limits of the former colonial power. And in the end the outcome will turn on the skill, boldness and heart-bursting bravery of handful of British forces already in country...If you like Frederick Forsyth, Tom Clancy, Andy McNab, Chris Ryan, Rowland White or Damien Lewis then you'll love Mike Lunnon-Wood.

When a group of missionaries get caught up in bloody African civil war London is forced to act. For the men of 40 Commando, Royal Marines, it should be a quick in and out. A nice clean operation. But what awaits them will test them like never before. And, facing overwhelming odds, this time the skill and raw courage of these legendary fighting men may not be enough...If you like Frederick Forsyth, Tom Clancy, Andy McNab, Chris Ryan, Rowland White or Damien Lewis then you'll love Mike Lunnon-Wood.

In August 2011 the shooting of Mark Duggan by the police sparked an explosion of rioting and lawlessness across the UK. Mobs went on the rampage and terrifying scenes of destruction and violence unfolded. Homes and businesses were burnt to the ground, thousands were arrested, many hundreds were injured and five people were killed. The Riots is the untold story of what police officers on the frontline experienced over those feverish days and nights as they battled to regain control of Britain's streets. Drawn from interviews with dozens of officers who have never spoken publicly before, this is a terrifying account of how the disorder spread through the country and how the police fought back while under attack from rioters armed with bricks, petrol bombs, knives and guns. The Riots is full of the kind of heroism we are used to seeing in war and features stories of astonishing bravery from the lethal frontline of British policing. It is as thrilling, controversial and important as real-life stories can get.

In 1942 Norman Hanson learnt to fly the Royal Navy's newest fighter: the US-built Chance Vought Corsair. Fast, rugged and demanding to fly, it was an intimidating machine. But in the hands of its young Fleet Air Arm pilots it also proved to be a lethal weapon.Posted to the South Pacific aboard HMS Illustrious, Hanson and his squadron took the fight to the Japanese. Facing a desparate and determined enemy, Kamikaze attacks and the ever-present dangers of flying off a pitching carrier deck, death was never far away.Brought to life in vivid, visceral detail, Carrier Pilot is one of the finest aviator's memoirs of the war; an awe-inspiring, thrilling, sometimes terrifying account of war in the air.

Jasper Ulrickson, beloved memoirist and crime novelist, is a good and decent man-devoted husband to his paralysed wife and loving father to their four-year-old child. Despite their challenges, the Ulricksons are happy. Then Jasper learns of the daughter he fathered eighteen years earlier, a beautiful young woman named Chloe, whose mother recently passed away. She needs her father and so Jasper welcomes her into his family and their home. Celibacy, sexual denial and marital fidelity are the traits for which Jasper has been celebrated by fans the world over. But he now learns-to his horror-that these traits have never been truly tested. That a man could feel such unnatural, horrible urges is unthinkable to Jasper. But then, Jasper does not know all of Chloe's story...A risk-taking, controversial and courageous novel, Undone is an unforgettable thriller-cum-satire which will be relished by fans of Michel Houellebecq, John Niven and Patricia Highsmith.

The North Atlantic, 1816. John Sackhouse, a native Greenlander, drifts in his canoe perilously close to death. He is rescued by a passing whaler whose captain, the enigmatic Owen Chase, believes John is a gift from God destined to lead his ship to untold riches. But the ship's crew do not trust John and decide he must be done away with - until a spectacular event changes everything. Soon the ship is bound for the bustling port of Nantucket where John must learn to cope with his celebrity status and the strange customs of a new land. Then he meets Owen's wife, the beautiful and bold Isobel, and, to his dismay, falls for her. As this love triangle intensifies, John also finds himself entangled in the murderous intrigue of rival whaleship companies. And beneath it all is the dark secret of John's past. Inspired by the incredible true story of John Sackhouse, The Esquimaux is a thrilling and unforgettable novel about greed and lust and the difficulties of love, friendship and acceptance.