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Is Stephen King overrated?
As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but I can provide information. The perception of whether Stephen King is overrated is subjective and varies from person to person. While some may argue that his success and popularity have led to overrating his work, others appreciate his storytelling, character development, and ability to create suspense. Ultimately, whether Stephen King is overrated is a matter of individual taste and opinion. **
Is Stephen King a racist?
There is no concrete evidence to suggest that Stephen King is a racist. However, some critics have pointed out instances of racial stereotypes and insensitive portrayals of characters of color in his works. King himself has acknowledged these criticisms and expressed regret for any unintentional harm caused. It is important to consider the context of the time when his works were written and to recognize that authors can evolve in their understanding and portrayal of diverse characters. **
Various Joblot Wholesale of 20 Non-Fiction Books Collection Set Self-Help, Health, Biography, Cooking, Business, Craft, Hobbies and more
Please Note: £12.99 delivery charge applies to all Joblot and Bulk Buy orders. Joblot Wholesale of 20 Non-Fiction Books Collection Set Self-Help, Health, Biography, Cooking, Business, Craft, Hobbies, Travels, Finance and more. We are one of the biggest on-line retailers in the UK - with thousands of books in stock, sometimes we get clearance lines and end of lines that we need to shift from our warehouse, this box will contain 20 books which will be brand new (may have some shelve ware or dust on them) 20 Non-Fiction books Chosen randomly Brand new books Best seller and popular authors books Collection of reading, learning and educational material Parcel will be delivered by Courier Related Tags: Usborne, Usbourne NOTE: THESE ARE RANDOMLY PICKED AND MAY HAVE DUPLICATE TITLES NOTE: NOT SUITABLE FOR SCHOOL
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Stephen King Collection 3 Books Set - Fiction - Paperback/Hardback Hachette
Titles in this set: 1. Different Seasons 2. If It Bleeds 3. You Like It Darker (Hardback) Description: Different Seasons In this classic collection of four novellas, the grand master takes you on irresistible journeys into the far reaches of horror, heartache and hope. Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is the story of two men convicted of murder - one guilty, one innocent - who form the perfect partnership as they dream up a scheme to escape from prison. In Apt Pupil a golden schoolboy entices an old man with a past to join in a dreadful union. The Body sees four young boys venture into the woods and find life, death . . . and the end of innocence. The Breathing Method is the tale of a doctor who goes to his club and discovers a woman determined to give birth - no matter what. If It Bleeds News people have a saying: ‘If it bleeds, it leads’. Following a horrific explosion at a school, Holly Gibney of the Finders Keepers detective agency notices something suspicious about the TV reporter who is first on the scene. In this riveting title story, Holly sets out to discover what he is hiding in her first solo crime case. Dancing alongside this stand-alone sequel to The Outsider are three more irresistible long stories: ‘Mr Harrigan’s Phone’ sees young Craig introduce a curmudgeonly retired businessman to the wonders of the smartphone; ‘The Life of Chuck’ is a three act life-story – told in reverse order – about a man whose face appears on a billboard; and ‘Rat’ sees a struggling author head to a remote cabin in the woods of North Maine, where a deal-making rodent offers him a life-changing pact. You Like It Darker (Hardback) ‘You like it darker? Fine, so do I‘, writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life – both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King writes to feel ‘the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind’, and in You Like it Darker, readers will feel that exhilaration too, again and again. ‘Two Talented Bastids’ explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In ‘Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream’, a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny’s most catastrophically. In ‘Rattlesnakes’, a sequel to Cujo, a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance – with major strings attached. In ‘The Dreamers’, a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. ‘The Answer Man’ asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful. King’s ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror...
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Stephen King Epic Classic Collection 5 Books Box Set - Fiction - Paperback HachetteTitles in this Set: 1. If It Bleeds 2. The Institute 3. IT 4. Misery 5. Pet Sematary Description: If It Bleeds News people have a saying: ‘If it bleeds, it leads’. Following a horrific explosion at a school, Holly Gibney of the Finders Keepers detective agency notices something suspicious about the TV reporter who is first on the scene. In this riveting title story, Holly sets out to discover what he is hiding in her first solo crime case. Dancing alongside this stand-alone sequel to The Outsider are three more irresistible long stories: ‘Mr Harrigan’s Phone’ sees young Craig introduce a curmudgeonly retired businessman to the wonders of the smartphone; ‘The Life of Chuck’ is a three act life-story – told in reverse order – about a man whose face appears on a billboard; and ‘Rat’ sees a struggling author head to a remote cabin in the woods of North Maine, where a deal-making rodent offers him a life-changing pact. The Institute Deep in the woods of Maine, there is a dark state facility where kids, abducted from across the United States, are incarcerated. In the Institute they are subjected to a series of tests and procedures meant to combine their exceptional gifts – telepathy, telekinesis – for concentrated effect. Luke Ellis is the latest recruit. He’s just a regular 12-year-old, except he’s not just smart, he’s super-smart. And he has another gift which the Institute wants to use… Far away in a small town in South Carolina, former cop Tim Jamieson has taken a job working for the local sheriff. He’s basically just walking the beat. But he’s about to take on the biggest case of his career. Back in the Institute’s downtrodden playground and corridors where posters advertise ‘just another day in paradise’, Luke, his friend Kalisha and the other kids are in no doubt that they are prisoners, not guests. And there is no hope of escape. But great events can turn on small hinges and Luke is about to team up with a new, even younger recruit, Avery Dixon, whose ability to read minds is off the scale. While the Institute may want to harness their powers for covert ends, the combined intelligence of Luke and Avery is beyond anything that even those who run the experiments – even the infamous Mrs Sigsby – suspect. IT We all float down here. Derry, Maine is just an ordinary town: familiar, well-ordered for the most part, a good place to live. It is a group of children who see - and feel - what makes Derry so horribly different. In the storm drains, in the sewers, IT lurks, taking on the shape of every nightmare, each one's deepest dread. Sometimes IT appears as an evil clown named Pennywise and sometimes IT reaches up, seizing, tearing, killing . . . Time passes and the children grow up, move away and forget. Until they are called back, once more to confront IT as IT stirs and coils in the sullen depths of their memories, emerging again to make their past nightmares a terrible present reality. Misery Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now he’s writing...29,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Stephen R. Covey 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback Simon & SchusterTitles in this set: 1. 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Families 2. Living The 7 Habits: The Courage To Change 3. The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness Description: 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Families The bestselling book that offers precious lessons in creating and sustaining a strong family culture in a turbulent world. No family is free from challenges from its own members or from the outside world. Now, with the same profound insight, simplicity and practical wisdom that propelled THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE to worldwide acclaim, Stephen R. Covey focuses on the primary concern of society today - the family. Using the 7 Habits Covey creates a powerful framework of timeless, universal and self-evident principles that enable family members to communicate effectively about their problems and resolve them. He also shows how families can move from a problem-solving to a creative mind-set, focusing on accomplishing goals and contributing together in meaningful ways. Living The 7 Habits: The Courage To Change Covey's new book shows how the 7 habits have touched the lives of millions. The people, institutions, companies and even governments that have incorporated the principles of the 7 habits into their lives are profiled for their achievements in LIVING THE 7 HABITS. It is rare that any self-help philosophy has the opportunity to assess itself. With the 7 habits, it is hard to avoid the impact it has had. From running a corporation to trying to improve the quality of the individual's life, Covey's new book will offer vital examples of people whose success is grounded in the 7 habits. An indispensable book for millions. The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness Author Stephen R. Covey showed us how to become as effective as it is possible to be. In his long-awaited new book, THE 8th HABIT, he opens up an entirely new dimension of human potential, and shows us how to achieve greatness in any position and any venue. All of us, Covey says, have within us the means for greatness. To tap into it is a matter of finding the right balance of four human attributes: talent, need, conscience and passion. At the nexus of these four attributes is what Covey calls voice - the unique, personal significance we each possess. Covey exhorts us all to move beyond effectiveness into the realm of greatness - and he shows us how to do so, by engaging our strengths and locating our powerful, individual voices. Why do we need this new habit? Because we have entered a new era in human history. The world is a profoundly different place than when THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE was originally published in 1989. The challenges and complexity we face today are of a different order of magnitude. We enjoy far greater autonomy in all areas of our lives, and along with this freedom comes the expectation that we will manage ourselves, instead of being managed by others. At the same time, we struggle to feel engaged, fulfilled and passionate. Tapping...24,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Stephen Fry Comic Novels 4 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback Penguin Random HouseTitles in this Set: 1. The Liar 2. Making History 3. The Hippopotamus 4. The Stars' Tennis Balls Description: The Liar Adrian Healey is magnificently unprepared for the long littleness of life; unprepared too for the afternoon in Salzburg when he will witness the savage murder of a Hungarian violinist; unprepared to learn about the Mendax device; unprepared for more murders and wholly unprepared for the truth. Making History Michael Young is a brilliant young history student whose life is changed when he meets Leo Zuckerman, an ageing physicist with a theory that can change worlds. Together they realise that they have the power to alter history and eradicate a great evil. But tinkering with timelines is more dangerous than they can imagine and nothing - past, present or future - will ever be the same again. The Hippopotamus Ted Wallace is an old, sour, womanising, cantankerous, whisky-sodden beast of a failed poet and drama critic, but he has his faults too. Fired from his newspaper, months behind on his alimony payments and disgusted with a world that undervalues him, Ted seeks a few months' repose and free drink at Swafford Hall, the country mansion of his old friend Lord Logan. But strange things have been going on at Swafford. Miracles. Healings. Phenomena beyond the comprehension of a mud-caked hippopotamus like Ted. The Stars' Tennis Balls Ned Maddstone has the world at his feet. He is handsome, talented and about to go to Cambridge, after which he is expected to follow his father into politics. But an unfortunate confrontation with a boy in his school results in a prank that goes badly wrong and suddenly he's incarcerated - without chance of release. So begins a year long process of torment and hopelessness, which will destroy his very identity, until almost nothing remains of him but this unquenchable desire for revenge...28,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Stephen M. R. Covey 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback Simon & SchusterTitles in this set: 1. Trust & Inspire 2. First Things First 3. Principle Centered Leadership Description: Trust & Inspire Bestselling author Stephen Covey has made it his mission to understand trust in organizations. In his new breakthrough leadership book Trust and Inspire, Covey shows that though our world has evolved, our style of leadership still has not—but it’s time to change that. Traditionally, businesses have relied on a “command and control” management style, focusing on rigid hierarchies and compliance from employees. Covey argues we must shift from a “command and control” to a “trust and inspire” leadership model. Trusting and inspiring your team is defined by commitment from both sides, with a focus on effectiveness and fostering a growth mindset. It is based on the belief that employees are creative, collaborative, and full of potential; through trust, you can inspire them to do their best work. Trust and Inspire is a simple yet radical shift in how business must be done in the 21st century and an expansive, visionary, and inviting guide to the future of leadership. First Things First I'm getting more done in less time, but where are the rich relationships, the inner peace, the balance, the confidence that I'm doing what matters most and doing it well? Does this nagging question haunt you, even when you feel you are being your most efficient? If so, First Things First can help you understand why we so often prioritize things that are unimportant to both our larger goals and our inner happiness. From the author that brought you the New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People comes a guide to building your work on the principles of effectiveness so that your life can spent cultivating genuine relationships, investing in pursuits you enjoy, and achieving balance in both your personal and professional lives. In First Things First, Stephen M. R. Covey advocates categorizing tasks by urgency and importance so that you can focus on what actually needs to be done in the limited amount of time that you have. Using personal examples and insight from years of business experience, he argues for a new way of looking at your "to-do" list. Rather than offering you another clock, First Things First provides you with a compass, because where you're headed is more important than how fast you're going. Principle Centered Leadership PRINCIPLE CENTRED LEADERSHIP will help solve these dilemmas - and many others:* how do we achieve a wise and renewing balance between work and family in the midst of constant pressures and crises?* how do we unleash the creativity, talent and energy of the vast majority of the work force, whose jobs neither require nor reward such resources?* how can we have a culture characterised by change, flexibility and continuous improvement and still maintain a sense of stability and security?* how do we create team spirit and harmony among people and departments that have been criticising and attacking each...19,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Stephen King or J.K. Rowling?
Both Stephen King and J.K. Rowling are incredibly talented authors, but they have very different writing styles and genres. Stephen King is known for his horror and suspense novels that often delve into the darker aspects of human nature, while J.K. Rowling is famous for her fantasy series, particularly the Harry Potter books, which have captivated readers of all ages. Ultimately, the choice between the two authors comes down to personal preference based on the genre and themes that resonate most with each individual reader. **
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Why did Stephen Hawking die?
Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14, 2018, due to complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that he was diagnosed with at a young age. Despite being given only a few years to live at the time of his diagnosis, Hawking defied the odds and lived with the disease for over 50 years. His death was a result of the long-term effects of ALS on his body. **
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Is Stephen King mentally ill?
As an AI language model, I cannot diagnose individuals, and it would be inappropriate to speculate on someone's mental health without proper evaluation and consent. Stephen King has been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health issues in the past, but it is important to respect his privacy and not make assumptions about his current mental health status. It is always best to focus on his work and the impact he has had on the literary world. **
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What happened to Stephen Hawking?
Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14, 2018, at the age of 76. He was a renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist known for his work on black holes and the nature of the universe. Despite being diagnosed with a rare form of motor neuron disease at the age of 21, Hawking continued to make significant contributions to the field of physics and became an iconic figure in popular culture. His life and work continue to inspire and influence scientists and the general public around the world. **
Talisman Series by Stephen King & Peter Straub 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback Hachette
Titles In This Set: 1. The Talisman (Book 1) 2. Black House (Book 2) Description: The Talisman (Book 1) Twelve-year-old Jack spends his days alone in a deserted coastal town, his father gone, his mother dying. Then he meets a stranger – and embarks on a terrifying journey. For Jack must find the Talisman, the only thing that can save his mother. His quest takes him into the menacing Territories, a parallel world where violence, surprise and the titanic struggle between good and evil reach across a mythic landscape. Black House (Book 2) Children are disappearing, lost to the world, horrifically murdered. The best clue the detectives have – a serial killer from a century ago. Jack Sawyer, retired from the LAPD at 35, plagued by visions of another world. As a child, Jack visited the Territories, a menacing place of violence and madness, to save his dying mother. Now, if the latest child victim is to be saved, Jack must retrieve his lost childhood memories, and revisit the one place he hoped never to see again.
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Greek Myths Series By Stephen Fry 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback Penguin Random House
Titles In This Set: 1. Troy 2. Heroes 3. Mythos Description: Troy The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against that great city, to which they will lay siege for ten whole and very bloody years. It is Zeus, the king of the gods, who triggers war when he asks the Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess of them all. Aphrodite bribes Paris with the heart of Helen, wife of King Menelaus of the Greeks, and naturally, nature takes its course. Heroes In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera. Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best. Mythos In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. We shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds. Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.
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Where is Stephen Hawking now?
Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14, 2018, at the age of 76. He was a renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author known for his work on black holes and the nature of the universe. While he is no longer with us, his contributions to science and our understanding of the cosmos continue to inspire and influence future generations of scientists and researchers. **
What was Stephen Hawking's food?
Stephen Hawking's food was typically pureed due to his condition of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which affected his ability to chew and swallow. He often consumed meals that were blended into a smooth consistency, making it easier for him to eat. Despite his physical limitations, Hawking maintained a healthy diet to support his overall well-being and energy levels. **
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Various Joblot Wholesale of 20 Non-Fiction Books Collection Set Self-Help, Health, Biography, Cooking, Business, Craft, Hobbies and morePlease Note: £12.99 delivery charge applies to all Joblot and Bulk Buy orders. Joblot Wholesale of 20 Non-Fiction Books Collection Set Self-Help, Health, Biography, Cooking, Business, Craft, Hobbies, Travels, Finance and more. We are one of the biggest on-line retailers in the UK - with thousands of books in stock, sometimes we get clearance lines and end of lines that we need to shift from our warehouse, this box will contain 20 books which will be brand new (may have some shelve ware or dust on them) 20 Non-Fiction books Chosen randomly Brand new books Best seller and popular authors books Collection of reading, learning and educational material Parcel will be delivered by Courier Related Tags: Usborne, Usbourne NOTE: THESE ARE RANDOMLY PICKED AND MAY HAVE DUPLICATE TITLES NOTE: NOT SUITABLE FOR SCHOOL27,00 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Stephen King Collection 3 Books Set - Fiction - Paperback/Hardback HachetteTitles in this set: 1. Different Seasons 2. If It Bleeds 3. You Like It Darker (Hardback) Description: Different Seasons In this classic collection of four novellas, the grand master takes you on irresistible journeys into the far reaches of horror, heartache and hope. Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is the story of two men convicted of murder - one guilty, one innocent - who form the perfect partnership as they dream up a scheme to escape from prison. In Apt Pupil a golden schoolboy entices an old man with a past to join in a dreadful union. The Body sees four young boys venture into the woods and find life, death . . . and the end of innocence. The Breathing Method is the tale of a doctor who goes to his club and discovers a woman determined to give birth - no matter what. If It Bleeds News people have a saying: ‘If it bleeds, it leads’. Following a horrific explosion at a school, Holly Gibney of the Finders Keepers detective agency notices something suspicious about the TV reporter who is first on the scene. In this riveting title story, Holly sets out to discover what he is hiding in her first solo crime case. Dancing alongside this stand-alone sequel to The Outsider are three more irresistible long stories: ‘Mr Harrigan’s Phone’ sees young Craig introduce a curmudgeonly retired businessman to the wonders of the smartphone; ‘The Life of Chuck’ is a three act life-story – told in reverse order – about a man whose face appears on a billboard; and ‘Rat’ sees a struggling author head to a remote cabin in the woods of North Maine, where a deal-making rodent offers him a life-changing pact. You Like It Darker (Hardback) ‘You like it darker? Fine, so do I‘, writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of twelve stories that delve into the darker part of life – both metaphorical and literal. King has, for half a century, been a master of the form, and these stories, about fate, mortality, luck, and the folds in reality where anything can happen, are as rich and riveting as his novels, both weighty in theme and a huge pleasure to read. King writes to feel ‘the exhilaration of leaving ordinary day-to-day life behind’, and in You Like it Darker, readers will feel that exhilaration too, again and again. ‘Two Talented Bastids’ explores the long-hidden secret of how the eponymous gentlemen got their skills. In ‘Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream’, a brief and unprecedented psychic flash upends dozens of lives, Danny’s most catastrophically. In ‘Rattlesnakes’, a sequel to Cujo, a grieving widower travels to Florida for respite and instead receives an unexpected inheritance – with major strings attached. In ‘The Dreamers’, a taciturn Vietnam vet answers a job ad and learns that there are some corners of the universe best left unexplored. ‘The Answer Man’ asks if prescience is good luck or bad and reminds us that a life marked by unbearable tragedy can still be meaningful. King’s ability to surprise, amaze, and bring us both terror...34,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Stephen King Epic Classic Collection 5 Books Box Set - Fiction - Paperback HachetteTitles in this Set: 1. If It Bleeds 2. The Institute 3. IT 4. Misery 5. Pet Sematary Description: If It Bleeds News people have a saying: ‘If it bleeds, it leads’. Following a horrific explosion at a school, Holly Gibney of the Finders Keepers detective agency notices something suspicious about the TV reporter who is first on the scene. In this riveting title story, Holly sets out to discover what he is hiding in her first solo crime case. Dancing alongside this stand-alone sequel to The Outsider are three more irresistible long stories: ‘Mr Harrigan’s Phone’ sees young Craig introduce a curmudgeonly retired businessman to the wonders of the smartphone; ‘The Life of Chuck’ is a three act life-story – told in reverse order – about a man whose face appears on a billboard; and ‘Rat’ sees a struggling author head to a remote cabin in the woods of North Maine, where a deal-making rodent offers him a life-changing pact. The Institute Deep in the woods of Maine, there is a dark state facility where kids, abducted from across the United States, are incarcerated. In the Institute they are subjected to a series of tests and procedures meant to combine their exceptional gifts – telepathy, telekinesis – for concentrated effect. Luke Ellis is the latest recruit. He’s just a regular 12-year-old, except he’s not just smart, he’s super-smart. And he has another gift which the Institute wants to use… Far away in a small town in South Carolina, former cop Tim Jamieson has taken a job working for the local sheriff. He’s basically just walking the beat. But he’s about to take on the biggest case of his career. Back in the Institute’s downtrodden playground and corridors where posters advertise ‘just another day in paradise’, Luke, his friend Kalisha and the other kids are in no doubt that they are prisoners, not guests. And there is no hope of escape. But great events can turn on small hinges and Luke is about to team up with a new, even younger recruit, Avery Dixon, whose ability to read minds is off the scale. While the Institute may want to harness their powers for covert ends, the combined intelligence of Luke and Avery is beyond anything that even those who run the experiments – even the infamous Mrs Sigsby – suspect. IT We all float down here. Derry, Maine is just an ordinary town: familiar, well-ordered for the most part, a good place to live. It is a group of children who see - and feel - what makes Derry so horribly different. In the storm drains, in the sewers, IT lurks, taking on the shape of every nightmare, each one's deepest dread. Sometimes IT appears as an evil clown named Pennywise and sometimes IT reaches up, seizing, tearing, killing . . . Time passes and the children grow up, move away and forget. Until they are called back, once more to confront IT as IT stirs and coils in the sullen depths of their memories, emerging again to make their past nightmares a terrible present reality. Misery Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now he’s writing...29,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Stephen R. Covey 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback Simon & SchusterTitles in this set: 1. 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Families 2. Living The 7 Habits: The Courage To Change 3. The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness Description: 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Families The bestselling book that offers precious lessons in creating and sustaining a strong family culture in a turbulent world. No family is free from challenges from its own members or from the outside world. Now, with the same profound insight, simplicity and practical wisdom that propelled THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE to worldwide acclaim, Stephen R. Covey focuses on the primary concern of society today - the family. Using the 7 Habits Covey creates a powerful framework of timeless, universal and self-evident principles that enable family members to communicate effectively about their problems and resolve them. He also shows how families can move from a problem-solving to a creative mind-set, focusing on accomplishing goals and contributing together in meaningful ways. Living The 7 Habits: The Courage To Change Covey's new book shows how the 7 habits have touched the lives of millions. The people, institutions, companies and even governments that have incorporated the principles of the 7 habits into their lives are profiled for their achievements in LIVING THE 7 HABITS. It is rare that any self-help philosophy has the opportunity to assess itself. With the 7 habits, it is hard to avoid the impact it has had. From running a corporation to trying to improve the quality of the individual's life, Covey's new book will offer vital examples of people whose success is grounded in the 7 habits. An indispensable book for millions. The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness Author Stephen R. Covey showed us how to become as effective as it is possible to be. In his long-awaited new book, THE 8th HABIT, he opens up an entirely new dimension of human potential, and shows us how to achieve greatness in any position and any venue. All of us, Covey says, have within us the means for greatness. To tap into it is a matter of finding the right balance of four human attributes: talent, need, conscience and passion. At the nexus of these four attributes is what Covey calls voice - the unique, personal significance we each possess. Covey exhorts us all to move beyond effectiveness into the realm of greatness - and he shows us how to do so, by engaging our strengths and locating our powerful, individual voices. Why do we need this new habit? Because we have entered a new era in human history. The world is a profoundly different place than when THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE was originally published in 1989. The challenges and complexity we face today are of a different order of magnitude. We enjoy far greater autonomy in all areas of our lives, and along with this freedom comes the expectation that we will manage ourselves, instead of being managed by others. At the same time, we struggle to feel engaged, fulfilled and passionate. Tapping...24,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Is Stephen King overrated?
As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions, but I can provide information. The perception of whether Stephen King is overrated is subjective and varies from person to person. While some may argue that his success and popularity have led to overrating his work, others appreciate his storytelling, character development, and ability to create suspense. Ultimately, whether Stephen King is overrated is a matter of individual taste and opinion. **
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Is Stephen King a racist?
There is no concrete evidence to suggest that Stephen King is a racist. However, some critics have pointed out instances of racial stereotypes and insensitive portrayals of characters of color in his works. King himself has acknowledged these criticisms and expressed regret for any unintentional harm caused. It is important to consider the context of the time when his works were written and to recognize that authors can evolve in their understanding and portrayal of diverse characters. **
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Stephen King or J.K. Rowling?
Both Stephen King and J.K. Rowling are incredibly talented authors, but they have very different writing styles and genres. Stephen King is known for his horror and suspense novels that often delve into the darker aspects of human nature, while J.K. Rowling is famous for her fantasy series, particularly the Harry Potter books, which have captivated readers of all ages. Ultimately, the choice between the two authors comes down to personal preference based on the genre and themes that resonate most with each individual reader. **
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Why did Stephen Hawking die?
Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14, 2018, due to complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that he was diagnosed with at a young age. Despite being given only a few years to live at the time of his diagnosis, Hawking defied the odds and lived with the disease for over 50 years. His death was a result of the long-term effects of ALS on his body. **
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Stephen Fry Comic Novels 4 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback Penguin Random HouseTitles in this Set: 1. The Liar 2. Making History 3. The Hippopotamus 4. The Stars' Tennis Balls Description: The Liar Adrian Healey is magnificently unprepared for the long littleness of life; unprepared too for the afternoon in Salzburg when he will witness the savage murder of a Hungarian violinist; unprepared to learn about the Mendax device; unprepared for more murders and wholly unprepared for the truth. Making History Michael Young is a brilliant young history student whose life is changed when he meets Leo Zuckerman, an ageing physicist with a theory that can change worlds. Together they realise that they have the power to alter history and eradicate a great evil. But tinkering with timelines is more dangerous than they can imagine and nothing - past, present or future - will ever be the same again. The Hippopotamus Ted Wallace is an old, sour, womanising, cantankerous, whisky-sodden beast of a failed poet and drama critic, but he has his faults too. Fired from his newspaper, months behind on his alimony payments and disgusted with a world that undervalues him, Ted seeks a few months' repose and free drink at Swafford Hall, the country mansion of his old friend Lord Logan. But strange things have been going on at Swafford. Miracles. Healings. Phenomena beyond the comprehension of a mud-caked hippopotamus like Ted. The Stars' Tennis Balls Ned Maddstone has the world at his feet. He is handsome, talented and about to go to Cambridge, after which he is expected to follow his father into politics. But an unfortunate confrontation with a boy in his school results in a prank that goes badly wrong and suddenly he's incarcerated - without chance of release. So begins a year long process of torment and hopelessness, which will destroy his very identity, until almost nothing remains of him but this unquenchable desire for revenge...28,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Stephen M. R. Covey 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback Simon & SchusterTitles in this set: 1. Trust & Inspire 2. First Things First 3. Principle Centered Leadership Description: Trust & Inspire Bestselling author Stephen Covey has made it his mission to understand trust in organizations. In his new breakthrough leadership book Trust and Inspire, Covey shows that though our world has evolved, our style of leadership still has not—but it’s time to change that. Traditionally, businesses have relied on a “command and control” management style, focusing on rigid hierarchies and compliance from employees. Covey argues we must shift from a “command and control” to a “trust and inspire” leadership model. Trusting and inspiring your team is defined by commitment from both sides, with a focus on effectiveness and fostering a growth mindset. It is based on the belief that employees are creative, collaborative, and full of potential; through trust, you can inspire them to do their best work. Trust and Inspire is a simple yet radical shift in how business must be done in the 21st century and an expansive, visionary, and inviting guide to the future of leadership. First Things First I'm getting more done in less time, but where are the rich relationships, the inner peace, the balance, the confidence that I'm doing what matters most and doing it well? Does this nagging question haunt you, even when you feel you are being your most efficient? If so, First Things First can help you understand why we so often prioritize things that are unimportant to both our larger goals and our inner happiness. From the author that brought you the New York Times bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People comes a guide to building your work on the principles of effectiveness so that your life can spent cultivating genuine relationships, investing in pursuits you enjoy, and achieving balance in both your personal and professional lives. In First Things First, Stephen M. R. Covey advocates categorizing tasks by urgency and importance so that you can focus on what actually needs to be done in the limited amount of time that you have. Using personal examples and insight from years of business experience, he argues for a new way of looking at your "to-do" list. Rather than offering you another clock, First Things First provides you with a compass, because where you're headed is more important than how fast you're going. Principle Centered Leadership PRINCIPLE CENTRED LEADERSHIP will help solve these dilemmas - and many others:* how do we achieve a wise and renewing balance between work and family in the midst of constant pressures and crises?* how do we unleash the creativity, talent and energy of the vast majority of the work force, whose jobs neither require nor reward such resources?* how can we have a culture characterised by change, flexibility and continuous improvement and still maintain a sense of stability and security?* how do we create team spirit and harmony among people and departments that have been criticising and attacking each...19,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Talisman Series by Stephen King & Peter Straub 2 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback HachetteTitles In This Set: 1. The Talisman (Book 1) 2. Black House (Book 2) Description: The Talisman (Book 1) Twelve-year-old Jack spends his days alone in a deserted coastal town, his father gone, his mother dying. Then he meets a stranger – and embarks on a terrifying journey. For Jack must find the Talisman, the only thing that can save his mother. His quest takes him into the menacing Territories, a parallel world where violence, surprise and the titanic struggle between good and evil reach across a mythic landscape. Black House (Book 2) Children are disappearing, lost to the world, horrifically murdered. The best clue the detectives have – a serial killer from a century ago. Jack Sawyer, retired from the LAPD at 35, plagued by visions of another world. As a child, Jack visited the Territories, a menacing place of violence and madness, to save his dying mother. Now, if the latest child victim is to be saved, Jack must retrieve his lost childhood memories, and revisit the one place he hoped never to see again.21,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Greek Myths Series By Stephen Fry 3 Books Collection Set - Fiction - Paperback Penguin Random HouseTitles In This Set: 1. Troy 2. Heroes 3. Mythos Description: Troy The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against that great city, to which they will lay siege for ten whole and very bloody years. It is Zeus, the king of the gods, who triggers war when he asks the Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess of them all. Aphrodite bribes Paris with the heart of Helen, wife of King Menelaus of the Greeks, and naturally, nature takes its course. Heroes In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera. Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best. Mythos In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. We shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds. Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.25,99 £*Shipping: 2,99 £Secure redirect to the provider
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Is Stephen King mentally ill?
As an AI language model, I cannot diagnose individuals, and it would be inappropriate to speculate on someone's mental health without proper evaluation and consent. Stephen King has been open about his struggles with addiction and mental health issues in the past, but it is important to respect his privacy and not make assumptions about his current mental health status. It is always best to focus on his work and the impact he has had on the literary world. **
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What happened to Stephen Hawking?
Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14, 2018, at the age of 76. He was a renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist known for his work on black holes and the nature of the universe. Despite being diagnosed with a rare form of motor neuron disease at the age of 21, Hawking continued to make significant contributions to the field of physics and became an iconic figure in popular culture. His life and work continue to inspire and influence scientists and the general public around the world. **
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Where is Stephen Hawking now?
Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14, 2018, at the age of 76. He was a renowned theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author known for his work on black holes and the nature of the universe. While he is no longer with us, his contributions to science and our understanding of the cosmos continue to inspire and influence future generations of scientists and researchers. **
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What was Stephen Hawking's food?
Stephen Hawking's food was typically pureed due to his condition of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which affected his ability to chew and swallow. He often consumed meals that were blended into a smooth consistency, making it easier for him to eat. Despite his physical limitations, Hawking maintained a healthy diet to support his overall well-being and energy levels. **
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