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We Lead (Ark Royal)

The conclusion to the third Ark Royal trilogy!

The Second Interstellar War – pitting humans and their Tadpole allies against an enigmatic alien empire – appears to have stalemated. Neither side can push through to the other’s core systems without risking substantial losses, neither side can gain a decisive advantage. But when a brilliant human scientist invents a way to jump across the stars without a gravity tramline, an opportunity arises to strike the enemy in their undefended rear. It is an opportunity that cannot be allowed to pass.

Now, HMS Vanguard and her crew – and the largest fleet ever assembled by the nations of Earth – heads out on a do-or-die mission to challenge their enemies to one final battle…and if they lose, they will never see home again.

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RSN: Raised Embroidery: Techniques, projects and pure inspiration (Royal School of Needlework Guides)

This practical, contemporary guide to the exciting and varied world of raised embroidery is written by Kelley Aldridge, an expert teacher with the Royal School of Needlework. Part of a new series showcasing the RSN’s traditional techniques, technical excellence and contemporary flair, it contains a complete grounding in raised embroidery stitches and techniques, three beautiful projects and galleries of inspiring work.

The book features an introduction to the RSN and its prestigious heritage. It reveals the history and context of raised embroidery and showcases galleries of inspiring raised embroidery work. This is primarily a practical, instructional guide that offers a complete grounding in the techniques you need for raised embroidery: it contains a comprehensive stitch guide and leads the reader through each technique using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow expert guidance. The book contains three beautiful projects that put these techniques into practice and showcase additional advanced techniques.

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Reign: A Royal Military Romance

Some fairy tales start after midnight. The crown prince and I have nothing in common. He’s a rugged, battle-hardened soldier who spent four years in the Royal Guard, an elite military unit. I met the King and Queen for the first time wearing leggings and a sweatshirt. But there’s the way he looks at me. Like he knows every dirty thought I’ve had about him-and he likes them. There’s the way my pulse skyrockets every time his hand brushes mine. I’m the ambassador’s daughter. I know better than to mess around with a foreign head of state. But I don’t know how long I can resist. Not all princes are charming. I spent years in the Royal Guard, our most elite military unit, fighting like hell so I could rule one day-not so I could give my father an heir with some well-bred rich girl. I have a f*cking country to run. My love life can take a back seat. It’s not like I’ve ever met a girl I had to have-until her. I can’t stop thinking about the way she laughs, about how she might taste. My father’s threatening to strip me of my title if I touch her, but she makes me want to break every one of my own rules. Contains mature themes.

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Reign: A Royal Military Romance

Some fairy tales start after midnight.

The crown prince and I have nothing in common. He’s a rugged, battle-hardened soldier who spent four years in the Royal Guard, an elite military unit. I met the king and queen for the first time wearing leggings and a sweatshirt. But there’s the way he looks at me. Like he knows every dirty thought I’ve had about him – and he likes them. There’s the way my pulse skyrockets every time his hand brushes mine. I’m the ambassador’s daughter. I know better than to mess around with a foreign head of state. But I don’t know how long I can resist.

Not all princes are charming.

I spent years in the Royal Guard, our most elite military unit, fighting like hell so I could rule one day – not so I could give my father an heir with some well-bred rich girl. I have a f–king country to run. My love life can take a back seat. It’s not like I’ve ever met a girl I had to have – until her. I can’t stop thinking about the way she laughs, about how she might taste. My father’s threatening to strip me of my title if I touch her, but she makes me want to break every one of my own rules.

Contains mature themes.

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You are Royal: Angelic Affirmations for Remembering Your True Heritage

The sincerest wish of every angel in heaven is that you remember who you are.

An affirmation on its own is a powerful thing. However, flexing the muscle of an affirmation with the conscious expression of your own words, thoughts and experiences is a transformative thing. Use this affirmational journal to not only absorb the powerful messages in each affirmation, but to accentuate them tenfold by the expressions of your own creation. 

Descendant 

You are a descendant 
Of the most high 
Born in the light 
Of the central sun 
Of creation 
The child of a royal line 
That stretches beyond 
The borders 
Of your conceived 
Time and space 
Your birthright 
Endows you 
With the eternal light 
Of your royal heritage 
You stand at a crossroads 
A crown in each hand 
And now you choose 
Will you wear 
A crown of duality 
And illusion 
Or the crown of love 
And infinite possibility? 
The choice has 
Always been yours 
Take up your crown 
Claim your royal heritage 
And remember 
Who you are 

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A Small Colonial War (Ark Royal)

A new war has broken out…. Indian ships have invaded three British-held systems, and Indian troops have occupied British colonies, forcing Britain to choose between war and shame. The Royal Navy, battered by the fires of the First Interstellar War and desperately trying to recover from the terrifying casualties, must launch a counterattack and recover the colonies. For HMS Warspite – and a task force of British warships – the stakes have never been so high. If the Royal Navy loses, Britain will be humiliated, and the global power system will shift catastrophically, but even victory may come with too high a price. Pushed to the limits, the Royal Navy must take the offensive and determine the outcome quickly…before the Indian gambit triggers a civil war that will rip the human sphere apart.

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RSN Appliqué: Techniques, projects and pure inspiration (Rsn: Royal School of Needlework)

This contemporary guide to the art of appliqué is endorsed by the Royal School of Needlework (RSN), and written by Kate Cross, one of their trained experts and teachers. It is the first in a new series designed to showcase the traditional techniques, technical excellence and contemporary flair of the RSN, and provide practical guidance and inspiration.
The book features an introduction to the RSN and its prestigious heritage. It reveals the history and context of appliqué and showcases galleries of inspiring appliqué work from around the world. But as well as featuring a rich selection of inspiring appliqué pieces, this is primarily a practical, instructional guide that offers a complete grounding in all essential appliqué techniques: it contains a comprehensive stitch guide and leads the reader through each technique using clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow expert guidance. It shows the reader how to knot thread and start stitching correctly, how to create a design, transfer it onto fabric, frame up a slate frame, build up, cut away, apply a variety of edges and apply fabric, as well as basic ribbonwork, goldwork, shadow work and silk shading. The book contains four beautiful projects that build in difficulty and put these techniques into practice.

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Royal (Rixton Falls)

His name is Royal, but he’s no prince charming. He’s not even a prince-though you could say I loved him once upon a time. He was my older brother’s best friend. Growing up, he sat at our dinner table every Sunday, teased me mercilessly, and pretended I annoyed him. When I was old enough, he took me on my first date. Royal taught me how to drive. Escorted me to my junior prom. Gave me my first kiss . . . amongst other things. He was my first taste of toe-curling, all-consuming, can’t-sleep love. We had our whole lives ahead of us. There was never anyone else for me but him. And then he disappeared. No letter. No explanation. Not even a good-bye. I’ve spent the last seven years trying in vain to forget my first love, but just when I think I’ve finally moved on, guess who’s back in town?

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The Royal Horticultural Society Notes & Quotes

Containing wonderful full-color illustrations from the archives of the Royal Horticultural Society, along with inspirational quotations from gardeners and horticultural experts, this fill-in book has softly lined pages for your own thoughts, memos, jottings, and musings, along with plenty of space for your own drawings.