Mark Edwards Books

"Cut That Out is a showcase for all the creative possibilities of collage in contemporary graphic design. Curated by the design duo DR.ME, it features 50 profiles--each with a stunning gallery of images--on leading artists and designers across the globe"--Front cover flap.

The authors present a transformative approach to educational reform, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and leadership in driving change. They explore innovative strategies that empower educators and engage students, aiming to create sustainable improvements in learning environments. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, Fullan and Edwards highlight how a collective vision can lead to significant advancements in education, making it relevant and effective for today's challenges.

In this chilling thriller from the bestselling author of Keep Her Secret, if you don't take your dark secrets to the grave, maybe they'll take you there first... Calvin finally owns the bakery of his dreams, in an idyllic village in the Lake District. After reluctantly following his wife Vicky's advice to promote it on social media, he's thrilled when a viral clip makes him a legend overnight. But then the creepy DMs start flooding in--all from a stranger who claims she's his biggest fan. Meanwhile, a local recluse is found on a nearby beach, buried to his neck and left to drown, and the community goes into shock. Why would anyone want him dead? And who exactly was he? Detective Imogen Evans, new to the Lake District, is under pressure to find out before the killer strikes again. As the murder hunt gathers pace, Calvin's obsessive admirer turns up right on cue after his assistant is injured in an accident, and to Vicky's horror she's here to stay. As events begin spiralling into darkness, is there anyone in this quiet backwater Calvin can trust--or have his mistakes already put him, and everyone he loves, in terrible danger?

Isabel's life seemed perfect. Successful business, beautiful house, adoring husband. And then she was dead. For four years Jessica has never doubted that her sister Isabel's death was an accident. But when Jessica's young daughter seems to know long-forgotten details about her aunt's past, Jessica can't shake the feeling that there's a more sinister truth behind the tragedy. As Jessica unearths disturbing revelations about her sister, and about the people she loved and trusted most, it becomes clear Isabel's life was less than perfect and that Jessica's might also be at risk. Did someone murder Isabel? Are they now after Jessica and her family? The key seems to lie in the hands of a child. Can Isabel reveal the truth from beyond the grave, or is the answer closer to home? In Her Shadow is a gripping tale of family secrets, lies and obsession from the two million copy bestselling author Mark Edwards.

A unique take on mindfulness, meditation and meaning filtered through the life and work of David Bowie.

July 1969, Mark Edwards, lost on the edge of the Sahara is rescued by a Tuareg nomad, who takes him to his people and produces a cassette player. Bob Dylan sings 'A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall'. Edwards illustrates each line of the song in this book, he travels to over 150 countries to photograph our headlong collision with nature.

"Gemma Robinson comes into Elliot's life like a whirlwind, and they marry and settle into his home. When she asks him if her parents can come to stay for a couple of weeks, he is keen to oblige - he just doesn't quite know what he's signing up for. As Elliot's in-laws become more comfortable in his home, encroaching on all aspects of his life, it becomes clear that they have no intention of moving out. To protect Gemma, and their marriage, Elliot delves into the Robinsons' past. But is he prepared for the truth?"--Provided by publisher.

The first child was taken from her house. The second from his mother's car. The third from her own bedroom... When Helen and Sean Philips go out for the evening, leaving their teenage daughter babysitting little Frankie, they have no idea that they are about to face every parent's greatest fear. Detective Inspector Patrick Lennon is hopeful that the three children who have been abducted in this patch of south-west London will be returned safe and well. But when a body is found in a local park, Lennon realizes that time is running out--and that nothing in this case is as it seems.... Blending police procedural with psychological thriller, From the Cradle will have every parent checking that their children are safe in their beds...then checking again. From the Cradle is the first book in the Detective Lennon Thriller Series.

"When the body of a teenage girl is found in a London hotel, DI Patrick Lennon is mystified. Nobody saw her or her killer enter the hotel, and there is no apparent motive--until a second teenager is found and Lennon realises somebody is targeting fans of the world's biggest boy band. As Lennon struggles with both his home life and his rivals on the force, the pressure to catch the killer before he strikes again reaches fever pitch. And when Lennon makes a terrible mistake that ends in disaster, he finds himself in a race to save not only the lives of more teenage girls but also his own career."--Page [4] of cover.

After spending the last four years at home raising her daughter, Sophie Greenwood lands her dream job at Jackdaw Books, but some problems start on the very first day and it seems as if someone is sabotoging both her work her life at home

Meet the neighbours from hell, in the gripping thriller that reviewers and readers describe as "fast-paced," "chilling," and "impossible to put down." When Jamie and Kirsty move into their first home together, they are full of optimism. The future, in which they plan to get married and start a family, is bright. The other residents of their building seem friendly too, including the Newtons, a married couple who welcome them to the building with open arms. But then strange things start to happen. Dead rats are left on their doorstep. They hear disturbing noises, and much worse, in the night. After Jamie's best friend is injured in a horrific accident, Jamie and Kirsty find themselves targeted by a campaign of terror. As they are driven to the edge of despair, Jamie vows to fight back-- but he has no idea what he is really up against ... The Magpies is a gripping psychological thriller in which the monsters are not vampires or demons but the people who live next door. It is a nightmare that could happen to anyone

It was the happiest day of her life. Little did she know it was also the last. When a woman's body is found in the grounds of a ruined priory, Detective Imogen Evans realises she is dealing with a serial killer--a killer whose victims appear to die in a state of bliss, eyes open, smiles forever frozen on their faces. A few miles away, single dad Ben Hofland believes his fortunes are changing at last. Forced to move back to the sleepy village where he grew up following the breakdown of his marriage, Ben finally finds work. What's more, the bullies who have been terrorising his son, Ollie, disappear. For the first time in months, Ben feels lucky. But he is unaware that someone is watching him and Ollie. Someone who wants nothing but happiness for Ben. Happiness...and death. The Lucky Ones is the terrifying new thriller from the #1 Kindle bestselling author of Follow You Home and The Devil's Work.

Two years ago, on a trip to Seattle to visit her brother Aidan, fifteen-year-old Scarlett vanished into thin air. After years of false leads and dead ends, Aidan has almost given up hope. But then a woman sees a girl running for her life across a forest clearing in Northern California. She is convinced the girl is the missing Scarlett. But could it really be her? Heading south, Aidan finds a fire-ravaged town covered in missing-teenager posters. The locals seem afraid, the sheriff won't answer any questions and it looks like another dead end - until a chance meeting with returned local Lana gives Aidan his first clue. But as they piece together what happened, Lana and Aidan make deadly enemies. Enemies willing to do anything to silence them - and to protect the terrible truth about what is really going on in the forest..

The explosive new thriller featuring Kate Maddox, from the bestselling authors, Mark Edwards and Louise Voss. Time to Die… Two years on from uncovering a terrifying conspiracy of rogue scientists, all Kate Maddox wants is to lead a normal life with her partner Paul and son Jack. But then a face from the past turns up, bringing chilling news. A devastating new strain of the virus that killed Kate's parents is loose in L.A. – and when a bomb rips through a hotel killing many top scientists, it becomes clear someone will do anything to stop a cure being found. While Paul goes on the hunt for answers, Kate finds herself in a secret laboratory in the heart of California, desperately seeking a way to stop the contagion. But time is running out and soon it will be too late to save their loved ones, themselves, and the world…

A gripping tale of jealousy, obsession, and murder, from the #1 bestselling author of The Magpies. When Andrew Sumner meets beautiful, edgy Charlie, he is certain his run of bad luck has finally come to an end. But as the two of them embark on an intense affair, Andrew wonders if his grasp on reality is slipping. Items go missing in his apartment. Somebody appears to be following him. And as misfortune and tragedy strike his friends and loved ones, Andrew is forced to confront the frightening truth.... Is Charlie really the girl of his dreams--or the woman of his nightmares?

An Amazon Charts bestseller. A missing child. A desperate mother. And a house full of secrets. Two years ago, Julia lost her family in a tragic accident. Her husband drowned trying to save their daughter, Lily, in the river near their rural home. But the little girl's body was never found--and Julia believes Lily is somehow still alive. Alone and broke, Julia opens her house as a writers' retreat. One of the first guests is Lucas, a horror novelist, who becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Lily. But within days of his arrival, the peace of the retreat is shattered by a series of eerie events. When Lucas's investigation leads him and Julia into the woods, they discover a dark secret--a secret that someone will do anything to protect... What really happened that day by the river? Why was Lily never found? And who, or what, is haunting the retreat? From the bestselling author of Follow You Home and The Magpies comes his most terrifying novel yet.

"Brilliant, shocking and very creepy. Mark Edwards has done it again."--Elly Griffiths, bestselling author of the Dr Ruth Galloway series A perfect summer. A perfect stranger. A perfect nightmare. When British twenty-somethings Ruth and Adam are offered the chance to spend the summer housesitting in New York, they can't say no. Young, in love and on the cusp of professional success, they feel as if luck is finally on their side. So the moment that Eden turns up on the doorstep, drenched from a summer storm, it seems only right to share a bit of that good fortune. Beautiful and charismatic, Eden claims to be a friend of the homeowners, who told her she could stay whenever she was in New York. They know you're not supposed to talk to strangers--let alone invite them into your home--but after all, Eden's only a stranger until they get to know her. As suspicions creep in that Eden may not be who she claims to be, they begin to wonder if they've made a terrible mistake... The House Guest is the chilling new psychological thriller from the three million copy bestselling author of Here to Stay and Follow You Home.

It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime, a final adventure before settling down. After a perfect start, Daniel and Laura's travels end abruptly when they are thrown off a night train in the middle of nowhere. To find their way back to civilisation, they must hike along the tracks through a forest...a haunting journey that ends in unimaginable terror. Back in London, Daniel and Laura vow never to talk about what they saw that night. But as they try to fit back into their old lives, it becomes clear that their nightmare is just beginning... Follow You Home is a chilling tale of secrets, lies and deadly consequences from the author of #1 bestsellers The Magpies and Because She Loves Me.

Marie Walker has vanished. Her besotted boyfriend, newspaper photographer Richard Thompson, vows to find her, convinced that Marie's unusual beliefs hold the key. But a shocking discovery makes him question if he ever really knew his girlfriend. And when people around him start to die, Richard is plunged into terrrible danger. --Publisher.

From the bestselling author of The House Guest comes a chilling story set deep in the woods... With his marriage over and his career in freefall, journalist Tom decides to reconnect with his fourteen-year-old daughter, Frankie. Desperate to spend precious time together now that they live an ocean apart, he brings her to Hollow Falls, a cabin resort deep in the woods of Maine. From the outset there's something a little eerie about the place--strange whispers in the trees, windchimes echoing through the forest--but when Tom meets true-crime podcasters David and Connie, he receives a chilling warning. Hollow Falls has a gruesome history: twenty years ago this week, a double slaying shut down the resort. The crime was never solved, and now the woods are overrun with murder-obsessed tourists looking to mark the grim anniversary. It's clear that there's something deeply disturbing going on at Hollow Falls. And as Tom's dream trip turns into a nightmare, he and Frankie are faced with a choice: uncover the truth, or get out while they still can.

Doesn't love always feel this way? Alex Parkinson is in love with his writing tutor, Siobhan. He has never loved anyone like this, but how can he convince Siobhan that they are meant to be together? So Alex stalks her on Facebook and finds out where she lives, buys her presents using her own credit card and sends her messages telling her exactly what he wants to do to her. He breaks into her house, reads her diary and secretly listens to her while she takes a bath. Isn't that what all lovers do? But when a love rival appears on the scene, Alex has to take drastic action, and soon a young woman lies dead after tumbling from the roof of her house. Now there is no-one standing in the way of Alex and his true love. But someone is watching Alex too and he is about to discover that there is a thin line between love -- and hate...

The No.1 bestselling book from Mark Edwards and Louise Voss.

A unique and practical guide to making high-impact presentations by using visual communications techniques.

The book is tailored for students preparing for Cambridge exams, offering comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. It includes practice questions, detailed explanations, and strategies to enhance understanding and performance. Key concepts are presented clearly, with various learning tools designed to support different study styles. Additionally, it emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for success in exams and beyond.

Exploring the problem of evil, this book examines how ancient Greek and Latin authors, both pagan and Christian, approached this complex issue. Covering a chronological span from the classical to the end of the pagan era, it dedicates significant attention to Christianity, arguing that the problem becomes particularly acute for Christians due to their belief in a personal God. Additionally, it highlights the similarities between early Christian thought and Greek philosophies, especially Platonism, in their questioning of evil's existence rather than that of the divine.

How to harness the power of storytelling in your communications at work

David Bowie war nicht nur ein außergewöhnlicher Künstler, sondern sein Leben lang auf der Suche nach dem tieferen Sinn. Der Buddhismus war von zentraler Bedeutung für ihn, doch er bezog auch weitreichende Erkenntnisse aus anderen Quellen wie dem Taoismus, dem Zen und der Kabbala. Mark Edwards fasst die Ideen, die zu David Bowies Leitstern wurden, zu zehn kraftvollen Lektionen zusammen. Begleitet von zahlreichen Übungen, Meditationen und Techniken, kann Bowies Pfad zu den klügsten Lehren der Welt uns als Inspiration für ein besseres Leben dienen.