'THE GUY SUSPENSE WRITERS READ. I'M A BIG FAN' Stephen Coonts Steve Richie was one of the best pilots in the business. Until, on a stormy night in Manila, the former military aviator ran out of luck and runway. He fought his way back into the cockpit from injury only for a gut-wrenching fear to threaten to ground him for good. But not before he completes one last job: to fly a rattletrap twin-engined freighter across Africa to its new owner - no questions asked. Richie is quickly drawn into a high-stakes game of international arms dealing and diamond smuggling in which his own life is of no consequence. But while the ex-fighter pilot may be down, he's not out. And those who have bet against him will find out just how much of the Top Gun he once was still survives... Skytrap is perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, Wilbur Smith, Vince Flynn, Brad Thor, Mike Lunnon-Wood, Stephen Coonts, Dale Brown and Andy McNab. 'Skytrap reminded me of the glory days of Alistair Maclean, Desmond Bagley and Hammond Innes. They don't make them like this anymore. Loved it!' Rowland White 'Plenty of action... great flying sequences' Times Literary Supplement 'Superbly convincing... Skytrap will ensnare you' Pilot

Sir John Templeton (1912-2008), the Wall Street legend who has been described as "arguably the greatest global stock picker of the twentieth century," clearly knew what it took to be successful. The most important thing, he observed, was to have strong convictions that guided your life--this was the common denominator he saw in all successful people and enterprises. Fortunately for us, he was eager to share his own blueprint for personal success and happiness with the rest of the world. In "The Templeton Plan," he laid out the twenty-one guiding principles by which he governed both his professional and personal life. These principles were grounded in virtues that he considered important enough to be considered the "laws of life"--they include honesty, perseverance, thrift, enthusiasm, humility, and altruism. From this moral foundation, Templeton formulated a step-by-step plan to help improve anyone's personal and professional life. Among the steps he enumerates, readers will find: - Four exercises that will help anyone find the positive in every negative- How to be the one person in ten that will productively use more time than they waste- The secret trait that separates great workers from good workers- How to control your thoughts for effective action- The practical applications of a sense of humility- How successful people approach risks differently from most peopleTaken as a whole, the lessons contained within his twenty-one steps will help readers make lasting friendships, reap significant financial rewards, and find personal satisfaction. Ever a believer in the future's vast potential, Templeton hoped that sharing his principles would inspire others to seek their own laws of life, formulate their own plans, and find success and happiness on a scale exponentially greater than his own. He freely admitted that he didn't know everything and that there was yet much to be discovered about prosperity and joy. "The Templeton Plan "not only offers his recipe for success, but also shows us the way to formulate our own plans.

Getting caught up in the wrong place at the wrong time never stopped John Winter from doing the right thing. But when a covert mission unravels with fatal consequences, the SAS man decides he's had enough. Forging a new life as a pilot-for-hire, Winter wants to put his violent past behind him. But his former enemies have tracked him down. And the arrival of the US army to provide protection for an upcoming US Presidential visit has provided them with cover for a bold and elaborate plan to exact their revenge. At least that's what they think. Their intended target, it turns out, has other ideas...

'YOU HAVE TEN DAYS TO RESPOND...' A lifetime spent fighting other people's wars had earned John Winter a comfortable early retirement. But when the CIA seizes his money, they quickly realise that their former employee is not a man you want to try to push around. When the former combat pilot and SAS man turned gun-for-hire gives Langley a deadline for its return, the Agency think it holds all the cards. An F-4 Phantom jet fighter, an audacious plan to fly halfway round the world, and a threat to dramatically alter the balance of power in the Middle Easy says they don't. He asked them nicely. They had their chance. He's not going to ask again...

John Winter thought his flying days were over. But when his new life falls victim to dirty, distant war, Winter's unique skills, honed over years in the military, mean someone's going to pay. The CIA black ops wing is only too happy to let a former British combat pilot, SAS man and mercenary with nothing left to lose make sure they do. Sent on a covert, deniable mission to South America, Winter faces a ruthless and powerful enemy. Success or failure will come down to his ability to lead a rag-tag air force from the cockpit of a lethal but battleworn British jet fighter the English Electric Lightning F6. Bristling with authenticity and authority, WHITE LIE is military thriller writing of the highest calibre.

Also Contains: The Three One-Legged Men; The Old Fly And The Young Fly; Tom And The Ogre And Other Tales.

Also Contains: The Three One-Legged Men; The Old Fly And The Young Fly; Tom And The Ogre And Other Tales.

Trauma, be it as a result of road traffic accident, domestic incident, deliberate violent act, or war, is a leading contributor to the global burden of disease, is a major issue for public health generally, and has significant impact on the economics of healthcare provision.

This book provides a unique and comprehensive overview of the field, covering a wide range of non-orthopaedic trauma, as well as the more prevalent musculoskeletal injuries.

After an introductory section defining the scale of the problem, the book describes the initial management and stabilization of the patient. There then follow substantial chapters on injuries to each of the major body systems and to the musculoskeletal structure. Other physical injuries, such as electrical shock and bites, are covered, before a look at trauma in special groups, including children, the elderly and in pregnant women. The final sections cover specific problems such as dealing with HIV, psychiatric trauma and sexual assault, before a chapter on rehabilitation. The book concludes with a resource section including a drugs formulary specifically for trauma and an online directory of related websites.

This is an all-encompassing textbook providing a uniquely comprehensive and international resource for members of the trauma and accident and emergency teams.