John McLaren Books

The high-flyers of London's investment banks are all too aware that information is gold-dust when billion pound deals are at stake. But as the highly-paid guns at Skidder Barton, a fading giant in the cut-throat corporate finance sector, secretly plot the huge take-over that will revive their fortunes, they forget that there's one place they can be overheard ... Len and his cabbie colleagues, Terry and Einstein, embark on a cunning and dangerous attempt to profit from the next big take-over move. Because Len needs the money, and he needs it fast - his daughter's life depends on it. Will the cabbies' world of solidarity triumph over the brutal self-interest of the sharp suits who will stop at nothing on the road to unimaginable riches?

South London organised crime meets corporate culture in a riveting new thriller from the bestselling author of BLACK CABS. The Hills have hit hard times: they're losing cash hand over foot in the restaurants and clubs they own as fronts and, without money to launder, the family's a damn liability. As head of the felonious dynasty, it falls to Ronnie to work on their profitability. Striking a deal with his straight daughter Primrose's management-consultant boyfriend, things seem to be looking up. What with Rupert's brilliant business brain and the Hills' criminal muscle, the three innovative crimes they conspire to commit look set to make their fortune. The first two are brilliant successes, but when Rupert falls for an aristocratic femme fatale he needs to ditch Primrose in a hurry. Fearing Ronnie's wrath, he persuades one of the younger Hills to overthrow him so they can continue unimpeded with the last and most lucrative crime. But Rupert has reckoned without the cunning of a woman scorned...

The book delves into the intense literary debates in postwar Australia, highlighting the clash between radical nationalists and cultural conservatives. It explores the origins of these conflicts through key literary works, influential journals, and the figures involved. Writing is portrayed as a political act reflecting societal hopes and fears, with a focus on both politically engaged authors and those perceived as apolitical. The evolution of journalism and the emergence of younger poets are also examined, culminating in the transformative changes of the 1960s and the Whitlam government that liberated literature from previous constraints.

Focusing on the career paths of judges who confronted the judicial system, this work examines critical themes of judicial tenure, accountability, and independence within the context of the British Empire. It highlights the complexities and challenges faced by these judges, providing insight into the broader implications for legal practices and governance during that era.

Dame Vivienne Isabel Westwood DBE RDI, (née Swire), born in the village of Tintwistle, Cheshire, England, UK, on 8th April 1941, was a fashion designer, businesswoman, Primary school teacher & activist, largely responsible for bringing modern punk and new wave fashions into the mainstream. Vivienne came to fame when she made clothes for SEX, the boutique that she & Malcolm McLaren ran on the King's Road, London. The couple's ability to synthesise clothing and music helped shape the '70s UK punk scene, led by McLaren's group, the Sex Pistols. Westwood viewed punk as a way of "seeing if one could put a spoke in the system". She opened 4 shops in London then expanded worldwide, selling an increasingly varied range of merchandise, some of which promoted causes including the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, climate change activism & civil rights groups.

A novel about the possibilites of telepathy involving winning the lottery and international espionage, by the author of "Press Send". Callum Buchanan is determined to win back the love of his beautiful ex-wife, who has her own agenda - money. And money is something Callum dosen't have