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| "The Lost Island : 3" |
| "Gideon Crew - brilliant scientist master thief - is living on borrowed time When his mysterious employer Eli Glinn gives him an eyebrow-raising mission he has no reason to refuse Gideon's task steal a page from the priceless Book of Kells now on display in New York City and protected by unbreakable security Accomplishing the impossible Gideon steals the parchment - only to learn that hidden beneath gorgeously illuminated image is a treasure map dating back to the time of the ancient Greeks As he ponders the strange map he realizes that the treasure it leads to is no ordinary fortune It is something far more precious a discovery that could perhaps even save his life"
Price: 13.49 |
| "Strength and Conditioning for Judo" |
| "Judo is a dynamic Olympic sport that requires a wide range of physical attributes and skills It is the second largest participation sport in the world after football and estimates suggest there are 20 million judoka (practitioners of judo) just in Europe However strength and conditioning are prerequisites for an aspiring judoka and this book is essential reading for judo coaches strength and conditioning professionals and judoka alike Topics cover include needs analysis of judo; building strength and delivering power; co-ordination speed and agility; the importance of nutrition; and finally injury prevention and maximizing recovery"
Price: 14.49 |
| "BMW Z3 and Z4 : The Complete Story" |
| "BMW that most performance-oriented of car companies had no affordable sports roadster in its line-up before 1995 Stung into action by Mazda's revival of the classic two-seater roadster the Germany company quickly staked its claim with the Z3 a classic long-nose short-tail design that used existing BMW mechanical hardware to good effect This new book tells the story of BMW's Z3 and Z4 two-seater roadsters and coupes which since 1995 have been at the forefront of the affordable sports car market The history of the Z3 and both generations of Z4 are covered as well as full specifications of all models; the formidable M Power derivatives and a guide to buying and owning The book is profusely illustrated with over 200 colour photographs and diagrams"
Price: 19.99 |
| "Livia's Kitchen : Naturally Sweet and Indulgent Treats" |
| "Life is too short you shouldn't deny yourself treats and here Olivia offers a wonderful collection of naturally sweet and indulgent alternatives to enjoy in a nourishing way Including over 100 ingenious raw and baked treats made without gluten dairy and refined sugar Olivia uses entirely natural ingredients to create sweets that are nutritious as well as delicious and indulgent Featuring pancakes cookies slabs tarts cakes puddings and crumbles these quick and simple treats are better for you taste amazing and will satisfy any sweet tooth"
Price: 14.49 |
| "Good Cop, Bad War Paperback / Softback" |
| "&39;Undercover you&39;re never just acting; you&39;re only ever a different version of yourself&39; Neil Woods spent fourteen years (1993-2007) infiltrating drug gangs as an undercover policeman befriending and gaining the trust of some of the most violent unpredictable criminals in Britain But Neil was never your stereotypical gung-ho tough-guy copper This is the story of how a thoughtful idealistic character learned to use his empathetic nature to master some of the roughest most dangerous work in law enforcement There was no training no manual and no plan for when things went wrong; he was just dropped at a corner and told to make connections But inevitably having swords thrust against his jugular witnessing beatings stabbings and gangsters burning suspected rats with acid took its toll Drawing on Neil’s experiences with the insight that can only come from having fought on the front lines GOOD COP BAD WAR is at once a narrative-driven true crime read and a fascinating story of a character under pressure"
Price: 6.99 |
| "How to Speak Emoji Love" |
| "The days of wooing your love with embarrassing poetry or rambling love letters are over Here begins the new dawn in the evolution the language of love emoji With a wealth of emojis on offer to convey your adoration from kissy faces and hearts-for-eyes to saucier combinations like the lock and key there is no end to the ways you can declare your love And this book will guide you through each stage of your relationship with phrases for every occasion Step back Shakespeare wherefore are thou aubergine?Sections include pick-up lines what not to say on a first date how to say I love you' living together the proposal breaking up love songs and romantic films (sure you can translate Ghost' but how would you do Fifty Shades of Grey'?) A perfect gift for Valentine's Day you'll never just send a boring row of hearts again"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Lethal Force : My Life As the Met's Most Controversial Marksman" |
| "Tony Long was the best shot' the Met ever had Under the codename Echo 7' he was licenced to kill' bringing down scores of targets sometimes with deadly force In 1985 he opened fire on a suspect to save a four-year-old girl whose mother had been stabbed to death by her assailant Two years later he was involved in another high profile shooting while confronting three armed criminals On both occasions Tony was commended by the Metropolitan Police Commissioner But in the spring of 2005 coming face to face with suspected drug dealer and armed robber Azelle Rodney a volley of point blank shots would bring his career crashing to an end tarnish his reputation and leave him fighting a murder charge and possible life sentence From life or death cases and botched operations to political fallouts this book charts the controversial career from rookie seventies beat cop to Long's command of SO19 - the Met's most elite specialist firearms unit Long's personal testimony and professional insight raises serious issues about the duties pressures and responsibilities that fall on the shoulders of those we task to risk their lives and take the lives of others in our name"
Price: 8.49 |
| "An Atlas of Natural Beauty: Botanical ingredients for retaining and enhancing beauty" |
| "Allow yourself to be transported back to beauty's golden age with An Atlas of Natural Beauty First established as a Parisian trendsetter in the 19th century the beauty emporium has been reincarnated as L'Officine Universelle Buly on Rue Bonaparte in Paris Invention and natural beauty are at the heart of Buly and this exquisitely designed book allows you to sample their unique aesthetic heritage as a French apothecary as well as discover the modern uses properties and home beauty recipes for over 80 seeds flowers oils trees fruits and herbs Including an exotic and diverse range of botanicals - from apricot and avocado to argan oil and aloe vera - there are explanations for where the ingredient came from its history how it has been used in the past and recipes for how to use it as a beauty solution now This is the perfect guide for all modern natural beauty enthusiasts as the virtues of each ingredient are highlighted and clearly explained to ensure naturally radiant skin is easily achievable"
Price: 17.49 |
| "MindJournal : The ground-breaking journal that will change your life" |
| "New Year Stronger You?'This book has the power to change lives' Professor Karen Pine - LeadingPsychologist & Founding Director of Do Something DifferentA TOOL FOR EVERDAY LIFEMindJournal is a groundbreaking workbook to help you navigate the challenges of everyday life It's more than just a book - it's your secret tool to help build a more resilient you PROVEN TO INCREASE LIFE SATISFACTIONBy working through 30 simple scientifically proven exercises divided into 3 stages - Warm Up Hurdles and Strength - MindJournal will help you feel calmer and more motivated than ever to handle anything that life throws at you WORKS AS HARD AS YOU DOMindJournal works like a personal trainer for your mind It will help you evaluate your highs and lows in a life-changing and effective way so you can live the life you want Join the MindJournal movement that's changed the lives of thousands of men all through the power of journaling"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Comfort: Delicious Bakes and Family Treats" |
| "Cozy recipes to warm up winter 'I'm so excited about this beautiful book Delicious cozy recipes that are pure comfort on a plate' Fearne CottonSecondary school teacher and pub landlord's daughter Candice Brown stole the show with her amazing bakes and weekly lipstick change in The Great British Bake Off tent of 2016 This year the Sunday Times columnist will be bringing out her first cookbook - all about home comforts These are the recipes Candice learned to bake from her nan and mum recipes close to her heart that should be served up as a big generous slice - and preferably on a vintage plate if you have one Candice's recipes are easy to make no nonsense and hearty She has a recipe up her sleeve for every occasion - for baking with kids birthday parties for all ages Christmas afternoon tea quick savoury bakes for weeknights and fancier recipes for weekends"
Price: 14.49 |
| "Junkers JU 87 ' Stuka' Manual" |
| "With its cranked wing and vulture-like looks the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive-bomber came to symbolise the terror of the German Blitzkrieg In the early years of the Second World War the Ju 87 lived up to its fearsome reputation but it eventually met its match when pitted against more modern adversaries Supported by a comprehensive selection of photographs and technical drawings Jonathan Falconer describes the design construction and operation of the feared Stuka which saw frontline action wherever the German Army went - from Norway western Europe and Russia to North Africa"
Price: 15.99 |
| "The Complete George Smiley Radio Dramas : BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatization" |
| "The complete collection of acclaimed BBC Radio dramas based on John le Carre's bestselling novels starring Simon Russell Beale as George Smiley With a star cast including Kenneth Cranham Eleanor Bron Brian Cox Ian MacDiarmid Anna Chancellor Hugh Bonneville and Lindsay Duncan these enthralling dramatisations perfectly capture the atmosphere of le Carre's taut thrilling spy novels Call for the Dead is the first Smiley novel which sees him looking into an apparent suicide only to uncover a murderous conspiracy;A Murder of Quality finds Smiley investigating a murder in a private school; The Spy Who Came in from the Cold introduces Alec Leamas a British intelligence officer whose East Berlin network is in tatters; The Looking Glass War features former spy Fred Leiser lured back from retirement to investigate a claim that Soviet missiles are being installed close to the West German border; Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is the first book in the Karla trilogy and sees Smiley searching for a mole who has infiltrated the Circus; The Honourable Schoolboy sees Smiley determined to destroy his nemesis Karla and his spy networks; Smiley's People finds George Smiley called out of retirement to exorcise some Cold War ghosts from his clandestine past; The Secret Pilgrim sees Smiley invited to dine with the eager new recruits at the Circus He offers them his thoughts on espionage and in doing so prompts a former colleague to re-examine his own eventful secret life 'A radio triumphSimon Russell Beale's pitch-perfect master spy' - Financial Times Duration 19 hours"
Price: 31.99 |
| "Technophobia : Tthe Tenth Doctor Part 1 : 1.1" |
| "David Tennant and Catherine Tate arrive at Big Finish for brand new adventures as The Doctor and Donna Noble! When the Doctor and Donna visit London's Technology Museum for a glimpse into the future things don't go to plan The most brilliant IT brain in the country can't use her computer More worrying the exhibits are attacking the visitors while outside people seem to be losing control of the technology that runs their lives Is it all down to simple human stupidity or is something more sinister going on? Beneath the streets the Koggnossenti are waiting For all of London to fall prey to technophobia This is the first of three Doctor Who stories released from Big Finish featuring David Tennant and Catherine Tate As a young actor David Tennant played a number of roles in Big Finish Doctor Who stories unaware that one day he'd be playing the Doctor on TV as it became the UK's Number 1 show! Catherine Tate is one of Britain's leading lights on stage and screen happily reuniting with David Tennant after enjoying a popular TV run as companion Donna NobleGuest star Rachael Stirling recently appeared opposite Matt Smith in Doctor Who alongside her mother Avengers star Dame Diana Rigg!CAST David Tennant (The Doctor) Catherine Tate (Donna Noble) Niky Wardley (Bex) Rachael Stirling (Jill Meadows) Chook Sibtain (Brian) Rory Keenan (Kevin) Jot Davies (Lukas)"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Nomad : The most explosive thriller you'll read all year" |
| "'NOMAD is unputdownable A must-read' - Wilbur SmithFIND THE TRUTH BEFORE THEY FIND YOUA pulse-racing terrorist thriller - perfect for fans of I Am Pilgrim Bourne 24 and HomelandMarc Dane is a MI6 field agent at home behind a computer screen one step away from the action But when a brutal attack on his team leaves Marc as the only survivor - and with the shocking knowledge that there are traitors inside MI6 - he's forced into the front lineHowever the evidence seems to point towards Marc as the perpetrator of the attack Accused of betraying his country he must race against time to clear his name With nowhere to turn to for help and no one left to trust Marc is forced to rely on the elusive Rubicon group and their operative Lucy Keyes Ex US Army Lucy also knows what it's like to be an outsider and she's got the skills that Marc is sorely lacking A terrorist attack is coming one bigger and more deadly than has ever been seen before With the eyes of the security establishment elsewhere only Lucy and Marc can stop the attack before it's too lateADVANCE PRAISE FOR NOMAD 'An intelligent likable and above all believable hero is faced with a frighteningly credible threat in a thriller that hits the tarmac running and doesn't stop accelerating until its terrifying conclusion' Ben Aaronovitch author of the Sunday Times bestselling PC Peter Grant novels'A terrific white-knuckle lip-chewing thriller Marc Dane is the British Jason Bourne About bloody time!' Rhianna Pratchett"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Domina : More dangerous. More shocking. The thrilling new bestseller from the author of MAESTRA" |
| "'Fantastically good fun - sharp sexy and intelligent Something of a masterpiece' Sunday Mirror 'Like a ritzy 50 Shades meets The Da Vinci Code It's got sex shopping a few Old Masters and plenty of murder - what more could you want?' Independent'Not to Miss!' Marie Claire 'Even more dangerous shocking and provocative than its predecessor A book that begs to be devoured in one sitting!' Reader's DigestTHE GLOBAL THRILLER PHENOMENON Judith Rashleigh has made it Living in luxury amidst the splendours of Venice she's finally enjoying the life she killed forBut someone knows what Judith's doneJudith can only save herself by finding a priceless painting - unfortunately one that she's convinced doesn't even existAnd she's not the only one seeking itThis time Judith isn't in control Outflanked and out-thought outrun and outgunned she faces an enemy more ruthless and more powerful than she ever imaginedAnd if she doesn't win she diesPRAISE FOR MAESTRA'Funny and clever entertaining and well written Destined for the bestseller charts' The Times'A first-class thriller Read it now before the entire world does' Glamour'A rip-roaring read Sharp and extremely well written' Daily Mail'Brimming with scandal intrigue and mystery this is a book that everyone is talking about' Heat'Deliciously decadent a glamorous and racy adventure' Sunday Mirror'Set in a world of oligarchs Mafiosi and dodgy art dealers it also has in Judith Rashleigh a heroine you'll either love or loathe at least two jaw-on-the-floor moments and sex scenes that would make Christian Grey blush' Red magazine'A psychological thriller set on the French Riviera rather like Patricia Highsmith crossed with Gone Girl unsurprisingly there's a film deal in the works' Harpers Bazaar - '10 Best Books for 2016'"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Sweet Little Lies : The Number One Bestseller" |
| "WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY SEARCH FOR A BESTSELLER COMPETITION'A blistering debut from a major new voice I couldn't put it down Authentic compelling unflinching and tender and written with real verve and assurance' ERIN KELLY'Debut novels don't come better than this one which begs the question - Caz Frear where have you been?' RICHARD MADELEY 'Taut gripping surprising and original - a fabulous read' JUDY FINNIGAN'Caz Frear's ability to write tight tense dialogue with a dark comedic slant is brilliant I read Sweet Little Lies in one sitting it is a terrific debut' LYNDA LA PLANTE'BRILLIANT! Unputdownable and great writing Recommended' MARIAN KEYES'An astonishingly confident and individual voice' ANN CLEEVESWHAT I THOUGHT I KNEWIn 1998 Maryanne Doyle disappeared and Dad knew something about it?Maryanne Doyle was never seen againWHAT I ACTUALLY KNOWIn 1998 Dad lied about knowing Maryanne DoyleAlice Lapaine has been found strangled near Dad's pub Dad was in the local area for both Maryanne Doyle's disappearance and Alice Lapaine's murder - FACTConnection?Trust cuts both ways what do you do when it's gone? FOR FANS OF ERIN KELLY AND BELINDA BAUER GET READY FOR THE SUSPENSE NOVEL OF THE YEAR'A killer premise An original voice An utterly compelling story that will keep you up all night' FIONA CUMMINS author of Rattle'Impossible to put down' ALEX GRAY'The best debut I've read in a very long time' WILLIAM RYAN'An incredibly strong and confident voice that has hit the page fully-formed' CATHERINE RYAN HOWARD author of Distress Signals'A perfect storm of a crime novel one of the best novels in this genre' LIZ LOVES BOOKS"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Sofia Khan is Not Obliged : A Heartwarming Romantic Comedy" |
| "The Muslim Bridget Jones - the hilarious romantic comedy from the writer behind Nadiya Hussain's bestselling The Secret Lives of the Amir SistersSofia Khan is single once more after her sort-of-boyfriend proves just a little too close to his parents And she'd be happy that way too if her boss hadn't asked her to write a book about the weird and wonderful world of Muslim dating Of course even though she definitely isn't looking for love to write the book she does need to do a little research 'Snort-Diet-Coke-out-of-your-nostrils funny will resonate with any woman who's looking for love' Sarra Manning author of It Felt Like a Kiss'Funny and sparky a smart and acerbic romcom Read Ayisha Malik's book it's huge fun' Jenny Colgan"
Price: 6.99 |
| "We Have a Deal" |
| "SHORTLISTED FOR 'BEST COMMUTER READ' CMI MANAGEMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017How do you ask for a promotion deliver tough news to clients or secure investment for your new business? The answer is negotiation It is the most important skill you can develop to get what you want in business and life No matter how much experience you've got We Have a Deal can help you to improve your negotiation skill - developing an awareness of your habits and abilities recognising what's really going on in a deal and building a flexible approach that is confident and appropriate to each situation Negotiation expert Natalie Reynolds moves beyond the old-fashioned rules of deal making to explore why people react the way they do in certain situations and how can we use that knowledge to get a good deal Her five-step DEALS method has helped individuals and organisations to excel at all kinds of negotiation from clinching a pay rise to resolving disputes from developing partnerships to shaking hands on multi-million dollar deals We Have a Deal will help you to overcome obstacles work with different personalities and in varied cultures and develop an intelligent and flexible approach will empower you to get the best deal every time"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Release Your Inner Drive : Everything you need to know about how to get good at stuff" |
| "Release Your Inner Drive Everything You Need to Know about How to Get Good at Stuff by Bradley Busch and Edward Watson is a book of infographics designed to show teenagers how they can excel at school and in life But while the graphics are certainly colourful and eye-catching this is so much more than a book of pretty pictures The graphics distil the latest research into psychology and neuroscience alongside explanations of what exactly this means for teenagers and what they can do with these insights in practice We know more than ever about the science of learning and now everyone can quickly tap into the success strategies that have been proven to help people thrive and flourish Have you ever wondered how people get really good at stuff? It turns out that there are a collection of habits that help people to get good at whatever it is they do Researchers and academics in the fields of psychology and neuroscience have spent years trying to understand why some people flourish and others never truly fulfil their potentialBradley and Edward have condensed that wisdom into this no-nonsense visual guide which also provides clear explanations of the concepts along with links to the latest research for those who want to delve deeper into these fascinating insights Each infographic distils everything you need to know to cultivate these habits and give yourself the best possible chance of success Discover how to take control concentrate better find your motivation fail better make revision stick perform under pressure ace those exams put down that phone when you're meant to be revising get over FOMO stop procrastinating get a good night's sleep take care of yourself and your mental health learn from sporting champions and grow your mindset to get ahead The book is also ideal for anyone who has children and wants to nurture their talents or for teachers who want to ensure that their students develop the attitudes beliefs and habits that maximise learning and performance What Now? Suitable for young people and anyone who wants to help them achieve their potential including parents and teachers"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Woman's Hour: Words from Wise, Witty and Wonderful Women" |
| "For the last 70 years the guests of Woman's Hour have been entertaining listeners with their compelling combination of wit warmth insight and humour Woman's Hour has interviewed many of the biggest female names from entertainment politics the arts and beyond Words from Wise Witty and Wonderful Women is a collection of quotes and extracts from 70 years of the Woman's Hour archive featuring some of the most memorable guests to appear on the programme from Doris Lessing to Nora Ephron Hilary Clinton to JK Rowling and Bette Davis to Meryl Streep Charting the social and political revolution that has taken place in women's lives over the past 70 years as well as the perennial aspects of female life such as love family relationships the workplace sex ageing and food this delightful book shares fascinating insights and sage advice from the wise and wonderful women that have graced the Woman's Hour airwaves over the decades"
Price: 7.49 |
| "And Now, The Weather... : A celebration of our national obsession" |
| "Along with the fine art of queuing and proper tea talking about the weather is the essence of Britishness We're all a little bit obsessed by it Will it snow this Christmas? Was this year really the warmest on record? And where on earth did raining cats and dogs' come from? According to recent research 94 of British people admit to having discussed the weather in the past six hours while 38 say they have in the past 60 minutes And Now The Weather is an almanac a miscellany and a celebration of our most famous obsession Including beautiful illustrations maps and line drawings And Now The Weather is a perfect gift for the cloudspotter in your life Features include- The Lore of Weather - myths legends and old wives tales about the weather - Lost in Translation - Colloquial names for weather around the country from Custard Winds to Mizzle - Extreme Weather - Bizarre events in the history of British Weather including red rain and a downpour of frogs and fish - Plus tables showing record breaking sunshine wind speed rainfall heat etc"
Price: 7.49 |
| "One Hundred Things to Spot" |
| "Look for Little Mouse and learn about colours numbers shapes and opposites as you go with this fun search-and-find book jam-packed full of activities Can you find all 100 things to spot? The perfect introduction to learning important first concepts young children will love searching for Little Mouse and the cat (plus more!) on each page of this stylish picture book"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Harry & Meghan - The Love Story" |
| "The definitive account of the love affair that has captured the nation - Prince Harry and Meghan MarkleAfter much speculation in the national media Prince Harry finally confirmed the rumours about his relationship with American actress Meghan Markle Now on the news of their much-anticipated engagement prominent columnist Emily Herbert tells the exclusive story of how the American actress stole the heart of a much-loved British Prince From how they met their courtship and how they fell in love as well as insight into Ms Markle's upbringing in America readers will learn exactly how the Prince's heart was finally won Revealing the truth behind the headlines and the media speculation Harry & Meghan The Love Story lets readers into the heart of a thoroughly modern royal love affair"
Price: 5.99 |
| Pogba |
| "Meet Pogba - Ultimate Football Hero 'It's time to shine' Paul said to himself as he walked out of the tunnel and onto to the Old Trafford pitch' Pogba tells the exciting story of how French wonder-kid Paul Pogba became Europe's best young player and finally fulfilled his dream of returning to his boyhood club Manchester United in a world-record transfer The sky is the limit for United's new star Have you read them all?"
Price: 4.99 |
| Zlatan |
| "Meet Zlatan Ibrahmovic Ultimate Football Hero 'With the TV cameras watching Zlatan roared like a lion It was his tenth league title in only twelve years but he never got tired of winning' Zlatan follows the Swedish superstar on his amazing journey from the tough streets of Malmoe to becoming the deadly striker at Manchester United Along the way he has been a star for Juventus Inter Milan Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain as well as becoming Sweden's all-time leading scorer This is the story of one of a generation's finest footballersUltimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player Written in fast-paced action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share"
Price: 4.99 |
| "The Art of Failing : Notes from the Underdog" |
| "An Observer book of the yearHAUNTED! By endless tiny humiliations STRUGGLING! To resurrect the corpse of his literary career ENSNARED! In a loving yet perplexing marriage Anthony McGowan is a man at odds with the universe Stumbling from one improbable fiasco to the next he patrols the mean streets of West Hampstead like some unholy cross between Columbo J Alfred Prufrock and a common tramp pondering the very stuff of life itself For McGowan that's holed socks unsatisfactory packed lunches broken washing machines Kierkegaard the eccentricities of the British Library liver salts Morrissey and disapproving ladies on trains Relentlessly honest exquisitely funny The Art of Failing is a paean to the glory and desperation of everyday existence"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Black Tudors : The Untold Story" |
| "A Book of the Year for the Evening Standard and the Observer A black porter publicly whips a white Englishman in the hall of a Gloucestershire manor house A Moroccan woman is baptised in a London church Henry VIII dispatches a Mauritanian diver to salvage lost treasures from the Mary Rose From long-forgotten records emerge the remarkable stories of Africans who lived free in Tudor England They were present at some of the defining moments of the age They were christened married and buried by the Church They were paid wages like any other Tudors The untold stories of the Black Tudors dazzlingly brought to life by Kaufmann will transform how we see this most intriguing period of history"
Price: 13.49 |
| "Myths in Minutes" |
| "The world's great fables sagas and legends dramatically retoldMyths are the greatest stories ever told Passed down over millennia they are the templates for all our stories with their eternal themes of creation and destruction fate and cunning heroism and cruelty sensuality and war Retold here are nearly 200 myths - from Prometheus defying Zeus to create man to the destruction of Troy; and from valiant battles against Frost Giants and Cyclopes to the heroic quests for the Golden Fleece and Holy Grail - including a commentary on their origins common themes and meanings Compellingly written concise and with each myth illustrated with an iconic image Myths in Minutes is the perfect way to understand and enjoy the world's major fables Includes the great Ancient Greek Roman and Egyptian legends The Labours of Heracles; The Gods of Olympus; Zeus defeats the Titans; Hades and the Underworld; Theseus and the Minotaur; The Gorgons; Perseus and Andromeda; Oedipus and the Sphinx; The Judgment of Paris; The Trojan Horse; The Odyssey; Jason and The Golden Fleece; Romulus Remus and the Founding of Rome; Mars the God of War; The Eye of Ra; The Murder and Resurrection of Osiris; and moreThe best of Celtic Norse Eastern American Oceanic and African myths Gilgamesh and the Great Flood; Odin's Great Sacrifice; Thor's Adventures in the Land of the Giants; The Treachery of Loki; Ragnarok - The Last Battle; The Eight Immortals; The War Between the Sun and the Stars; Quetzalcoatl The Plumed Serpent; Ganesh the Elephant-headed; Ananse and the Sky God; King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table; the age-old stories of the Aboriginal Dreaming; and many; many more"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Vitamin N : The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life" |
| "In his groundbreaking international bestseller Last Child in the Woods Richard Louv spotlighted the alienation of children from the natural world coining the term 'nature-deficit disorder' and outlining the benefits of a strong nature connection - from boosting mental acuity and creativity to reducing obesity and depression from promoting health and wellness to simply having fun Vitamin N is his comprehensive practical handbook a companion to both Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle a complete prescription for enjoying the natural world right now with 500 activities scores of informational websitesand an abundance of down-to-earth adviceUnlike other guidebooks Vitamin N (for 'nature') addresses the whole family and the wider community with tips for calming infants through nature building a nature vocabulary with toddlers and measuring weather with school children as well as helping tweens become citizen scientists and exploring geocaching with teens; plus information on how the whole family can join nature clubs volunteer to restore damaged habitats or play outdoor games from all over the worldVitamin N is a dose of pure inspiration reminding us that looking up at the stars or taking a walk in the woods is as joyful as it is essential at any age"
Price: 9.99 |
| "Heist : BookShots" |
| "James Patterson's BookShots Short fast-paced high-impact entertainment Three thieves have planned the perfect diamond heist They've monitored the Hatton Garden jeweller for months and are ready to make the hit But they were not expecting a rival crew to show up at exactly the same time After a bloody fight the three thieves come away with the diamonds and set off to meet their buyer in Amsterdam But now it's not only the police who are chasing them and not only the diamonds that are at stake"
Price: 2.99 |
