Most Popular Books by Stephen BARKER

"Christopher Edmonds is on a mission to understand his old risk-taking, tearaway self. There was an accident; an old man was killed one night when Christo and his mates were out racing their cars. Christo got the blame, and a head injury -- that means his memory is not the best. Soon Christo is back on the streets, without his licence and doing community service, helping out a lonely old man, Jimmy McBreen. What''s worse -- his so called ''friend'' has stolen his girl! Inspired by a copy of ''The Count of Monte Cristo'', he begins to plot revenge -- it''s just that sometimes things don''t turn out the way you expected"--Author''s website. Suggested level: secondary

"1931 - On the West Coast of Scotland the mysterious, lone figure of Auld Crian watches from the mountainside as a deadly drama unfolds at the infamous Black Castle"--Back cover.

Master the Art of Survival When Every Second Counts. Imagine yourself deep in the wilderness, where choices tip the balance between safety and peril. This guide delivers clear, practical strategies-from the first moments of crisis to signalling for rescue-to keep you alive and lead you home. Wilderness Survival: Decisions That Save Lives teaches priority thinking: secure shelter and water before fire; know when to move or hold; master navigation when tools fail. It cuts through myths, reveals realistic food procurement, and shows how to conserve energy without compromising safety. Chapters cover improvised treatments, bleeding control, shock management, and triage under pressure. Learn to stabilise injuries, improvise stretchers, and coordinate care so limited resources reach those who need them most. Your toolkit expands beyond gear to mindset, teamwork, and adapting to weather and terrain. Night discipline, signalling tactics, and system-building ensure readiness alone or in a group. Appendices of knots, checklists, and templates turn theory into action-so you decide calmly and act decisively.

Who does Cow meet on the farm? Find out in this interactive book designed specially for curious little hands! Use the big, sturdy tabs and dials to help you explore the farm and see the leaping lamb, pink pig with her piglets and lots of other lively animals in the busiest farm around! Babies and toddlers will adore these bright, colourful books which really do come to life in their hands!

Step confidently into a leadership style forged on the front lines and refined for today''s workplace. This guide moves beyond management, sharpening decision-making, cohesion, and performance. Whether leading a team or complex programs, you''ll gain practical tools for clarity. Learn to stay calm under pressure while empowering action with purpose. Drawing on the OODA Loop and PACE planning, you''ll anticipate obstacles, respond decisively, and sustain momentum amid uncertainty-translating battlefield-proven frameworks into everyday execution that accelerates results. Each chapter converts core principles-trust, morale, psychological safety, hybrid-team leadership, and after-action reviews-into simple plays. Build disciplined habits and tight feedback loops that create predictable outcomes without stifling creativity, so people think faster, speak honestly, and execute with shared ownership. Designed for ambitious professionals, this book pairs exercises with real-world examples to embed lasting capability. You''ll build scalable systems, empower others, and scale impact beyond individual effort-leading with intent, resilience, and clarity across workplaces.

As a suffer from Military PTSD from my service in the British army 1979 - 1989. I have undergone treatment from the fantastic people at Combat Stress & First Light Trust. I found myself reading some great poetry from Ex-Forces personal who have gone through events ordinary people could not imagine. The Poems describe me and the way I face PTSD anyone who has suffered from Military PTSD can easily connect with the poems as it is the way most see the world daily. The book aims at suffers from Military PTSD no matter what you''ve been through; you''re not alone. There is help out there for you, so don''t suffer in silence. As a Thank, you to two fantastic charities that look after Veterans Mental Health we are donating a percentage of all book sales to them. As part of my recovery, I have put together what can loosely be described as poetry. Please enjoy the collection as we take you on a journey from our darkest hour to the light at the end of the tunnel.

This is a simple retelling of the first Christmas which is brought to life with colourful illustrations and a pop-up nativity scene that young children will love.

Match the pictures of the jolly animal friends in the book with the nine chunky, colourful blocks. With bright illustrations and a lively rhyming text, this charming playset will be returned to again and again.