Books published by publisher METHUEN PUBLISHING LTD

One of the most well-loved and best-selling British humor titles of all time "Canute began by being a Bad King on the advice of his Courtiers, who informed him (owing to a misunderstanding of the Rule Britannia) that the King of England was entitled to sit on the sea without getting wet." This humorous "history" is a book that has itself become part of the UK's history. The authors made the claim that "All the History you can remember is in the Book," and, for most Brits, they were probably right. But it is their own unique interpretation of events that has made the book a classic; an uproarious satire on textbook history and a population's confused recollections of it.

Living on the edge of poverty is crushing, but single mom Carrie Bennet is determined to somehow make life better for herself and her two children. Every day she has to fight the critical voice of her ex-husband echoing in her head, while trying to keep her head above water and re-build her life.Desperation leads her to pull things out of a dumpster and try to sell them for some extra cash. In the process she finds something unexpected that changes her life.Sweet, Smart, and Struggling is a story about hope, friendship, creativity, and how one woman learns to live life on her own terms.

THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF ADRIAN MOLE is the third in the series to be part of Penguin's Sue Townsend repackaging programme. A chance to sell Sue Townsend to a whole new audience! Adrian Mole has grown up. At least that's what it says on his passport. But living at home, clinging to his threadbare cuddly rabbit 'Pinky', working as a paper pusher for the DoE and pining for the love of his life Pandora has proved to him that adulthood isn't quite what he hoped it would be. Still, intellectual poets can't always have things their own way...

★★ RAVING REVIEWS FOR THE VAMPIRE GIFT SERIES ★★"Best vampire series I have read. Couldn't stop reading... All characters are interesting and vital to the story. Can hardly wait for the next book." ★★★★★"Non-stop Delight. The deeper I go, the more I am enjoying this world. This author writes just the way I like it: non-stop action. The violence is great and just the right amount. The intrigue is delicious and because that, I can't wait to see what happens next. This series is easily becoming one of my favorites!" ★★★★★"Great series! E.M. Knight has crafted a very fine world! I have not enjoyed a series this much in a very long time! There are no cheap gimmicks, just very entertaining writing. I believe that anyone that enjoys supernatural subject matter will enjoy these books!" ★★★★★"The good times keep rolling! I am truly in love with this series. Each new addition keeps my interest and gives me more to look forward to." ★★★★★"The Vampire Gift series will draw you in and keep your interest right to last page! Powerful covens, battles between families, many twists and turns and unexpected surprises. If you are looking for your next vampire fix, this series is it." ★★★★★"Incredibly Addictive Series! I cannot read these books fast enough! The plethora and continuous evolution of complex characters as well as the addition of exciting plot twists and turns is unmatched." ★★★★★"Keeps getting better!!! I was pulled in from chapter one book one. From there the books only got better. I am happy to learn that there are more books in this series coming out soon. I can't wait to buy them! This is by far my favorite vampire series, and I've read a lot of them. ★★★★★ "If you like Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Twilight or The Magicians then you will love this series. You are missing out if you pass this series up! The story keeps getting better and better!!! I will be buying physical copies of this series. Definitely one of my favorite Authors by far." ★★★★★"I fell in love with this series. I stumbled on it solely by accident. A very very happy accident. This series is for everyone. YA as well as Adults. I recommend to anyone wanting Vampires, Magic, and especially, Strong female characters. It has it all. Enjoy. Cannot wait for #9. Thank you, E.M. Knight for writing this entertaining and exciting series." ★★★★★"Phenomenal. The best vampire series I've read. This book is amazing!!! Took me on a magical ride filled with non-stop action, magic and romance I couldn't get enough of. These characters pull you in and you're never the same after." ★★★★★~Book Description:~~THE VAMPIRE GIFT 8: SHADOWS OF MIST~The crown now sits atop Eleira's head. With her new powers as Queen, she can begin the healing process to reunite the Haven's ailing vampires.But a deep betrayal from one close to her heart has undermined all sense of safety. Morgan's lingering spirit continues to overshadow Eleira's rule.Elsewhere, the Forsaken Sisters have received the Dark Gift. But their maker was not the promised one, and the consequences will cast lasting effects on everything that is to come...Meanwhile, a new threat lurks beneath The Haven. An army, grown there for centuries, is now ready to strike.~~Get ready to return to The Haven with the next instalment of The Vampire Gift!

★★ RAVING REVIEWS FOR THE VAMPIRE GIFT SERIES ★★"Best vampire series I have read. Couldn't stop reading... All characters are interesting and vital to the story. Can hardly wait for the next book." ★★★★★"Non-stop Delight. The deeper I go, the more I am enjoying this world. This author writes just the way I like it: non-stop action. The violence is great and just the right amount. The intrigue is delicious and because that, I can't wait to see what happens next. This series is easily becoming one of my favorites!" ★★★★★"Great series! E.M. Knight has crafted a very fine world! I have not enjoyed a series this much in a very long time! There are no cheap gimmicks, just very entertaining writing. I believe that anyone that enjoys supernatural subject matter will enjoy these books!" ★★★★★"The good times keep rolling! I am truly in love with this series. Each new addition keeps my interest and gives me more to look forward to." ★★★★★"The Vampire Gift series will draw you in and keep your interest right to last page! Powerful covens, battles between families, many twists and turns and unexpected surprises. If you are looking for your next vampire fix, this series is it." ★★★★★"Incredibly Addictive Series! I cannot read these books fast enough! The plethora and continuous evolution of complex characters as well as the addition of exciting plot twists and turns is unmatched." ★★★★★"Keeps getting better!!! I was pulled in from chapter one book one. From there the books only got better. I am happy to learn that there are more books in this series coming out soon. I can't wait to buy them! This is by far my favorite vampire series, and I've read a lot of them. ★★★★★ "If you like Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Twilight or The Magicians then you will love this series. You are missing out if you pass this series up! The story keeps getting better and better!!! I will be buying physical copies of this series. Definitely one of my favorite Authors by far." ★★★★★"I fell in love with this series. I stumbled on it solely by accident. A very very happy accident. This series is for everyone. YA as well as Adults. I recommend to anyone wanting Vampires, Magic, and especially, Strong female characters. It has it all. Enjoy. Cannot wait for #9. Thank you, E.M. Knight for writing this entertaining and exciting series." ★★★★★"Phenomenal. The best vampire series I've read. This book is amazing!!! Took me on a magical ride filled with non-stop action, magic and romance I couldn't get enough of. These characters pull you in and you're never the same after." ★★★★★~Book Description:~~THE VAMPIRE GIFT 12: REALMS OF REVERENCE~The war has begun.Logan's army has reached the wards. Demons are attacking Eleria's last defence.The Haven vampires are trapped inside the stronghold, awaiting the start of the Final Battle.When the army breaks through... all hell will be unleashed.~~Get ready to return to The Haven with The Vampire Gift 12: Realms of Reverence!

Think smarter, better, and faster. Clear thinking is the key to truth, wisdom, and knowledge.Whether it’s from ourselves or others, we rarely see the world as it really is. We aren’t able to think clearly. We build our beliefs on lies, assumptions, and deceptions. This ends now.Practical methods to never be fooled, stop making mistakes, and avoid traps. The Art of Clear Thinking takes an in-depth look at the everyday illusions we come across, and how to defeat them once and for all. What makes us jump to conclusions, evaluate incorrectly, and consistently make errors when we should know better? Why do we act against our own interests so frequently?It’s just how we’re wired. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. This book gives you the tools to clear the fog from your eyes and simply think smarter. Practical methods to instantly be quick-witted, more insightful, and think more critically. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. He has sold over a million books. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Discover and avoid biases, blind spots, and poor logic.•The key to intellectual honesty and the biggest obstacle (that you control).•Just how flawed and biased your perceptions, perspectives, and feelings are.•Real logic and the fake logic people try to use to fool you.•How to think independently without being influenced by others.•Principles from some of history’s greatest thinkers: Descartes, Darwin, Einstein, and more.Scroll up to and click BUY NOW to take your blinders off and become the smartest person around.This is the second book in the “Clear Thinking and Fast Action” series as listed below:1. The Science of Getting Started: How to Beat Procrastination, Summon Productivity, and Stop Self-Sabotage2. The Art of Clear Thinking: Mental Models for Better Reasoning, Judgment, Analysis, and Learning. Upgrade Your Intellectual Toolkit.3. 10-Minute Philosophy: From Buddhism to Stoicism, Confucius and Aristotle - Bite-Sized Wisdom From Some of History’s Greatest Thinkers4. Practical Intelligence: How to Think Critically, Deconstruct Situations, Analyze Deeply, and Never Be Fooled5. Relentless Focus: 27 Small Tweaks to Beat Procrastination, Skyrocket Productivity, Outsmart Distractions, & Do More in Less Time6. Take Rapid Action: Get Productive, Motivated, & Energized; Stop Overthinking & Procrastinating

It is now 20 years since this iconic royal figure died at the tragically young age of 36 in a Paris car crash. Her powerful legacy lives on through her sons, Princes William and Harry, and a new generation is becoming aware of her extraordinary life for the first time. Released on what would have been Princess Diana's 56th birthday, this collection of quotes celebrates the life she led, her achievements as a campaigner, philanthropist, and mother as well as the hardships she endured. The book takes us from Diana's troubled childhood, through her rushed and ultimately unhappy marriage to Prince Charles and the uneasy relationship with the Royal Family, to her last years of failed flings and untimely death. But it also highlights the depths of her care and compassion, her unshakable love of family, her groundbreaking campaigns on AIDS and land mines and her cheeky, sometimes risqué, sense of humor. Beautiful and vulnerable, and one of the most popular and most photographed public figures, she lived the whole of her adult life in the glare of an intense media spotlight yet managed to retain her dignity and identity. In this first ever comprehensive collection of Diana's most memorable quotes, veteran royal reporter Phil Dampier reveals the heart and soul of an incredible woman who is missed by millions around the world. Phil Dampier has chosen a selection of her most memorable quotes that reveal the personality of the woman behind the tiara; the woman who said "don't call me an icon", but remains one of Britain's most iconic figures 20 years on.