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| "Daisy: 006 and a Bit" |
| "Here comes trouble! A super-dooper picture book featuring the one and only Daisy!Daisy is back and this time she's not just Daisy she's 006 and a Bit spy extraordinaire With her black felt-tip moustache dark glasses secret spy gadgets and special spy code she's poised and ready for action There's just one problem nobody can understand a word she's saying! Mrs Pike the neighbour Tiptoes the cat and even Gabby Daisy's best friend are all baffled by her spy language Poor 006 and a Bit is about to abandon her mission when a mysterious stranger with a blue moustache and purple beard pokes his head around the door"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Swallows And Amazons (Paperback, 2016)" |
| "For the Walker children sailing the boat Swallow to an island for a camping trip is a fantastic adventure But soon they find themselves under attack from the fierce pirates of the Amazon Nancy and Peggy And so begins the battles alliances and discoveries in a summer like no other"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Harry Potter : The Creature Vault" |
| "Dementors and Goblins Merpeople and Chinese Fireball Dragons - these are just a few of the magical creatures and frightening monsters populating JK Rowling's wizarding world The Vault takes a comprehensive look at the fascinating process of bringing the menagerie to life for the blockbuster Harry Potter film series With detailed profiles of each creature rare pieces of concept art behind the scenes shots and film stills this is unmissable! Copyright (c) 2014 Warner Bros Entertainment Inc HARRY POTTER characters names and related indicia (c) Warner Bros Entertainment Inc WB SHEILD TM & (c) Warner Bros Entertainment Inc Harry Potter Publishing Rights (c) JKR (s10) PALA33842"
Price: 16.99 |
| "The Blood Strand : A Foroyar Novel : 1" |
| "Having left the Faroes as a child Jan Reyna is now a British police detective and the islands are foreign to him But he is drawn back when his estranged father is found unconscious with a shotgun by his side and someone else's blood at the scene Then a man's body is washed up on an isolated beach Is Reyna's father responsible?Looking for answers Reyna falls in with local detective Hjalti Hentze But as the stakes get higher and Reyna learns more about his family and the truth behind his mother's flight from the Faroes he must decide whether to stay or to forsake the strange windswept islands for good"
Price: 7.49 |
| "I Know I am Rude, but it is Fun : The Royal Family and the World at Large - as Seen by Prince Philip" |
| "At the age of twenty-one the future Prince Philip wrote to a relative 'I know you will never think much of me I am rude and unmannerly' Prince Philip probably never managed to change the opinion of his relative In this affectionate compendium Nigel Cawthorne brings together many known and less well-known stories about the prince giving an insight into the royal world where he 'traipses around' rather than being professionally qualified in 'something' From his constantly forthright speech making to his fearless mocking of official ceremonies to his teasing of Her Majesty herself here is a truly rude celebration of daily life in royal circles"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Winter : An Anthology for the Changing Seasons" |
| "Winter is a withdrawal quiet and dark and cold But in the dim light frost shimmers stars twinkle and hearths blaze as we come together to keep out the chill In spite of the season life persists visiting birds fill our skies familiar creatures find clever ways to survive and the world reveals winter riches to those willing to venture outdoors; In prose and poetry spanning seven hundred years Winter delights in the brisk pleasures and enduring beauty of the year's turning Featuring new writing from Patrick Barkham Satish Kumar and Anita Sethi extracts from the work of Robert Macfarlane James Joyce and Kathleen Jamie and a range of exciting new voices from across the UK this invigorating collection evokes the joys and the consolations of this magical time of year"
Price: 9.99 |
| "The Killing Room : China Thriller 3" |
| "THE THIRD CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CHINA THRILLER FROM THE MILLION-SELLING AUTHOR OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY BESTSELLER THE BLACKHOUSETHE NEW CASEWhen a mass grave containing eighteen mutilated female corpses is discovered in Shanghai detective Li Yan is sent from Beijing to establish if the bodies are linked to an unsolved murder in the capital Here Li will be working with Mei Ling deputy head of Shanghai's serious crime squad THE NEW COLLEAGUEMei Ling is a formidable woman a fact that is not lost on Li's on-off lover forensic pathologist Margaret Campbell But when Campbell vulnerable and still grieving the loss of her father learns that the victims were subjected to 'live' autopsies she knows the case is bigger than her prideTHE KILLING ROOMLi Campbell and Mei Ling are now entering the arena of a sickening nemesis and opening a door behind which lies each of their very worst nightmares"
Price: 7.99 |
| "The Little Theatre by the Sea" |
| "The bestselling author of THE VILLA returns with a gorgeous and evocative summer read about love and starting over'The perfect holiday companion' - Heat'It will make you want to jump on the first flight out to Sardinia' - Hello'Sun-soaked escapism' - BestFaye has just completed her degree in interior design when she finds herself jobless and boyfriend-less While debating what to do next she receives a surprise phone call from her old college friend Charlotte who now lives in Sardinia and is married to Italian hotelier FabioWhen Charlotte suggests that Faye relocate for a month to house-sit Faye wonders if a summer break in sunny Sardinia might be the perfect way to recharge her batteries and think about her future But then Charlotte tells Faye that there's something more behind the sudden invitation her friends Marisa and Alessandro are looking for a designer to renovate a crumbling old theatre they own in the scenic village of Deriu The idea certainly sounds appealing to Faye but little does she know what she's letting herself in for if she accepts this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT ROSANNA LEY'An impeccably researched and deftly written narrative that kept me hooked until the end' - Kathryn Hughes bestselling author of The Letter 'Such a wealth of fascinating characters set in a glorious village in Sardinia' - Amazon reviewer'The ultimate feel-good read perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming' - Candis 'On so many levels a fantastic read' - Amazon reviewer'A fascinating story with engaging themes' - Dinah Jefferies bestselling author of Before The Rains 'Warm enthralling one of my favourite authors' - Amazon reviewer"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Politics in Minutes" |
| "Quick accessible compact guide to understanding key political concepts Contents include Liberty Justice Equality Human rights Social contract Democracy Monarchy Anarchism Capitalism Socialism Nationalism and Globalisation"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Prussian Blue : Bernie Gunther Thriller 12" |
| "The twelfth book in the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling series perfect for fans of John le Carre and Robert Harris 'One of the greatest anti-heroes ever written' Lee ChildFrance 1956 Bernie Gunther is on the run If there's one thing he's learned it's never to refuse a job from a high-ranking secret policeman But this is exactly what he's just done Now he's a marked man with the East German Stasi on his tailFleeing across Europe he remembers the last time he worked with his pursuer in 1939 to solve a murder at the Berghof Hitler's summer hideaway in the Bavarian Alps Hitler is long dead the Berghof now a ruined shell and the bizarre time Bernie spent there should be no more than a distant memoryBut as he pushes on to Berlin and safety Bernie will find that no matter how far he thinks he has put Nazi Germany behind him for him it will always be unfinished business The Berghof is not done with Bernie yet"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Meyer's Bakery : Bread and Baking in the Nordic Kitchen" |
| "Claus Meyer has been taking the world by storm with his fresh Nordic cooking Now he turns his hands to all things baking His bakeries in Grand Central Station and Brooklyn Meyers Bageri have been receiving stellar reviews In this book Claus shares the secrets to his successThe book is structured around the four basic types of dough - wheat whole-grain rye and enriched Photographic step-by-step instructions explain each baking technique while troubleshooting sections provide advice Alongside techniques Claus gives tips and tricks for achieving best results with explanations of the best flour and equipment to use Recipes then show you how to put your new-found skills to use ranging from rye bread to cinnamon loaf from spelt bread to scones This is the perfect guide to creating delicious Nordic breads and pastries at home"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Mildreds Vegan Cookbook" |
| "'Only Lady Luck can get a table at Mildreds It's one of London's coolest vegetarian restaurants' - Time Out'Who needs meat when you get this much flavour?' - HardensBursting with clever ideas for feasts with family and friends as well as for delicious simple everyday meals Mildreds Vegan Cookbook brings you punchy flavours satisfying dishes a dash of urban cool and a refreshing take on the conventional stereotype of vegan foodThere are plenty of dishes to wow a crowd whether it's Walnut Date & Cinnamon Rolls and Smoky Baked Beans on Grilled Sourdough for a brunch with friends; Memphis Bourbon Barbecue Skewers and Rainbow Root Slaw with Orange Maple & Thyme Dressing for a summer barbecue; Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with Chocolate Fudge Icing for a children's party; or Butternut Squash & Tofu Terrine with Redcurrant Stuffing and an I-can't-believe-it's-vegan Espresso Creme Caramel for a celebration dinner A vegan diet the Mildreds way will bring joy and surprise to your life and ensure your taste buds are well and truly alive and kicking Sit back and enjoy fantastic-tasting food for everyone and every occasion"
Price: 17.49 |
| "Sealed With a Loving Kiss" |
| "THE NINTH CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEANAfter the death of her parents in a bombing raid Mary Jones discovers a secret in the pages of father's diaries Her search for the truth brings her to Cliffehaven on the south coast Here she finds work at the Kodak factory sifting through the Airgraphs which are being sent from all over the world by the men and women in the armed forces and by their loved ones All the while she longs for news of her own sweetheart fighting in Europe With the help of Peggy Reilly and her family at Beach View Boarding House Mary starts to build a new life for herself But events that happened eighteen years before still echo and should a promise Peggy made then be broken it will have a devastating affect not only on Mary but them all A fabulous heart-warming Second World War novel in Ellie Dean's bestselling Cliffehaven series (previously called the Beach View Boarding House series)"
Price: 6.99 |
| "The Magician's Land : (Book 3)" |
| "'Dark dangerous and full of twists' George R R Martin author of Game of Thrones Lev Grossman has conjured a rare creature a trilogy that simply gets better and better as it goes along Literary perfection' Erin Morgenstern author of The Night CircusQuentin Coldwater has lost everything He has been cast out of the secret magical land of Fillory and now friendless and broke he returns to where his story began Brakebills Preparatory College of Magic But Quentin's past soon catches up with him Meanwhile Fillory's magical barriers are failing and barbarians from the north have invaded To save their beloved world from extinction Eliot and Janet High King and Queen of Fillory must embark on a final dangerous quest Quentin's adventure takes him from Antarctica to the enchanted Neitherlands where he finds old friends But all roads lead back to Fillory where Quentin must put things right or die trying Richly imagined and continually surprising The strongest book in Grossman's series' New York Times Book ReviewA triumphant climax to the best fantasy trilogy of the decade' Charles Stross author of Accelerando"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Word of Mouse" |
| "What makes Isaiah so unique?First his fur is as blue as the sky - which until recently was something he'd never seen but had read all about That's right - Isaiah can read and write He can also talk to humans if any of them are willing to listen!After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory Isaiah is separated from his 'mischief' (which is the word for a mouse family) and has to use his special skills to survive in the dangerous outdoors and hopefully find his missing family But in a world of cruel cats hungry owls and terrified people it's hard for a young mouse to make it alone When he meets an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey the two soon learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers"
Price: 6.99 |
| Lustrum |
| "Rome 63 BC In a city on the brink of acquiring a vast empire seven men are struggling for power Cicero is consul Caesar his ruthless young rival Pompey the republic's greatest general Crassus its richest man Cato a political fanatic Catilina a psychopath Clodius an ambitious playboy The stories of these real historical figures - their alliances and betrayals their cruelties and seductions their brilliance and their crimes - are all interleaved to form this epic novel Its narrator is Tiro a slave who serves as confidential secretary to the wily humane complex Cicero He knows all his master's secrets - a dangerous position to be in From the discovery of a child's mutilated body through judicial execution and a scandalous trial to the brutal unleashing of the Roman mob Lustrum is a study in the timeless enticements and horrors of power"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Revolutionary Yiddishland : A History of Jewish Radicalism" |
| "Jewish radicals manned the barricades on the avenues of Petrograd and the alleys of the Warsaw ghetto; they were in the vanguard of those resisting Franco and the Nazis They originated in Yiddishland a vast expanse of Eastern Europe that before the Holocaust ran from the Baltic Sea to the western edge of Russia and incorporated hundreds of Jewish communities with a combined population of some 11 million people Within this territory revolutionaries arose from the Jewish misery of Eastern and Central Europe; they were raised in the fear of God and taught to respect religious tradition but were caught up in the great current of revolutionary utopian thinking Socialists Communists Bundists Zionists Trotskyists manual workers and intellectuals they embodied the multifarious activity and radicalism of a Jewish working class that glimpsed the Messiah in the folds of the red flag Today the world from which they came has disappeared dismantled and destroyed by the Nazi genocide After this irremediable break there remain only survivors and the work of memory for red Yiddishland This book traces the struggles of these militants their singular trajectories their oscillation between great hope and doubt their lost illusions-a red and Jewish gaze on the history of the twentieth century"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Life And Fate by Vasily Grossman (Paperback, 2017)" |
| "THE ORIGINAL TRANSLATION BY ROBERT CHANDLER UPDATED AND REVISEDThe twentieth century War and Peace a broad portrait of an age and a searing vision of Stalinist Russia Life and Fate is also the story of a family the Shaposhnikovs whose lives in the army the gulag a physics institute a power station and a concentration camp are stunningly evoked from their darkest to their most poetic moments Judged so dangerous by the Soviet authorities that the manuscript was immediately confiscated when completed in 1960 Grossman's masterpiece was finally smuggled into the West and published in 1980 The Vintage Classic Russians Series Published for the 100th anniversary of the 1917 Russian Revolution these are must-have beautifully designed editions of six epic masterpieces that have survived controversy censorship and suppression to influence decades of thought and artistic expression"
Price: 8.99 |
| "Warhammer Chronicles The Rise of Nagash" |
| "New omnibus edition of Mike Lee&39;s classic Warhammer fantasy trilogy The Rise of Nagash In the fantasy world of Warhammer magic suffuses the land to such an extent that even the dead can live&39; again and whole empires of undead creatures hold sway in the dark places of the Old World The vampires in the forests the ghouls in their tunnels the tomb kings of the southern deserts - all can trace their dark lineage back to Nagash the first necromancer and supreme lord of undeathFor it was Nagash two millennia before the time of Sigmar who wrested the secrets of life and death from the dark elves embarking upon a quest for immortality that would spark a war destroy an empire and unleash a plague of undeath that would blight the Old World until the End Times and beyond The Time of Legends omnibuses tell the stories of the ancient events that shaped the Warhammer Old World and still resonate aeons later in the current Age of Sigmar setting Nagash is a key antagonist in the original Warhammer setting and he has risen again to cause havoc amid the Mortal Realms in the Age of SigmarA great-value collection of three novels that bring the legend of the dark necromancer Nagash vividly to life Previous trade paperback omnibus edition The Rise of Nagash (ISBN9781849702829)"
Price: 11.49 |
| "Final Girls: Three Girls. Three Tragedies. One Unthinkable Secret Paperback" |
| "TO SURVIVE A KILLER YOU NEED A KILLER&39;S INSTINCTAn unbelievably gripping psychological thriller to keep you awake at night full of twists you&39;ll NEVER see coming Perfect for fans of CL Taylor&39;s The Fear and Karin Slaughter&39;s The Good Daughter&39;If you liked GONE GIRL you&39;ll like this&39; Stephen KingThree girls Three tragedies One unthinkable secret The media calls them the Final Girls – Quincy Sam Lisa – the infamous group that no one wants to be part of The sole survivors of three separate killing sprees they are linked by their shared trauma But when Lisa dies in mysterious circumstances and Sam shows up unannounced on her doorstep Quincy must admit that she doesn’t really know anything about the other Final Girls Can she trust them? Or can there only ever be one?All Quincy knows is one thing she is next An addictive thriller to keep you turning the pages late at night Fans of In a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware The Girl Before by JP Delaney and Sweet Little Lies by Caz Frear will love Final Girls Riley Sager&39;s new pulse-pounding thriller Last Time I Lied is now available to pre-orderWhy readers are loving thrilling psychological suspense novel FINAL GIRLS&39;I was drawn into this intense story from the very first page until the tremendously gripping end - unputdownable and addictive&39; Goodreads Reviewer 5 stars&39;This is an atmospheric thriller I couldn&39;t stop reading A brilliant and gripping read&39; Goodreads Reviewer 5 stars&39;I devoured this one in two sittings Could not put it down and the author dropped in some fantastic twists I never saw coming&39; Goodreads Reviewer 5 stars"
Price: 5.99 |
| "The Book of Hygge : The Danish Art of Living Well" |
| "The most beautiful guide to the Danish custom of hygge the everyday life philosophy for better living Hygge is a feeling of belonging and warmth a moment of comfort and contentment This beautiful little book will help you to find hygge and embrace it every day Make a pot of coffee relax in your favourite chair and discover for yourself how life is better with hygge 'Best book for the philosophy of hygge' You Magazine'a philosophy for mindful living' The GuardianHer book is a thing of beauty' Irish Examiner"
Price: 8.99 |
| "The London Craft Beer Guide : The best breweries, pubs and tap rooms for the best artisan brews" |
| "The most brilliant guide to the best beer and pubs in London by connoisseurs Jonny and Brad Trust me they know their stuff!' - Jamie OliverTo beer or not to beer that is the question The London Craft Beer Guide features 40 of the best pubs breweries and taprooms across the city Organised around London boroughs from North to South East to West every corner is full of hidden gems to discover Find new favourite brews with descriptions of the best to taste at each location and pairings notes to enjoy alongside food As well as the beer itself this guide gives you unique insight into the people behind the casks with exclusive interviews and photography that reveal the history and personality behind each sip From mango-like IPAs to chocolaty stouts and crisp puckering sour beers this is the ultimate guide for craft beer converts and those looking to find off-the-beaten-track tastes and flavours Whether you're a Londoner looking for your new local or a visitor hoping to navigate the city's best craft-brewing spots The London Craft Beer Guide will provide plenty of inspiration"
Price: 10.49 |
| "Agatha Christie: Twelve Radio Mysteries : Twelve BBC Radio 4 dramatisations" |
| "Twelve classic Christie short stories are given a modern spin in these BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations Agatha Christie is the acknowledged 'Queen of Crime' and these twelve short stories showcase her skilful plotting and talent for producing compelling mysteries First broadcast in the early 2000s the stories were adapted and brought up-to-date for a contemporary audience Among the star cast are Tom Hollander Emilia Fox Patricia Routledge Julia McKenzie Neil Dudgeon Richard Griffiths Rebecca Front and Andrew Sachs Unconventional detective Parker Pyne features in two of the stories all twelve of which are infused with Agatha Christie's trademark tension and suspense These tantalising tales of revenge jealousy love and death will thrill her many fans The stories arePhilomel Cottage Swan Song Magnolia Blossom Witness for the Prosecution The Gates of Baghdad The Hound of Death In a Glass Darkly The Dressmaker's Doll The Case of the Perfect Carer The GBP199 Adventure The Gypsy The Last SeanceDuration 5 hours 30 mins approx"
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 |
| "Maigret: Collected Cases : Classic Radio Crime" |
| "Maurice Denham is the famous French detective Maigret and Michael Gough is his creator Georges Simenon in these five classic radio dramatisations Parisian detective Jules Maigret first appeared in print in 1931 and went on to feature in 76 novels and 28 short stories An enduringly popular character his adventures have been adapted on radio and television most recently in ITV's series starring Rowan Atkinson In these radio plays Maigret and Simenon look back over five of their most memorable cases An anonymous letter sends Maigret back to the village where he grew up Inspector Lapointe falls in love for the first time - and kills someone for the first time and a model train seller tells Maigret that his wife is trying to poison him Plus how is the death of a Count linked to a collection of love letters? And can Maigret's carefully prepared plan prevent the latest in a string of serial killings?First broadcast in 1976 on BBC Radio 4 the episodes included in this collection are Maigret Goes Home Maigret in Montmartre Maigret has Scruples Maigret in Society Maigret Sets a Trap Classic Radio Crime presenting vintage detectives for your investigation! Duration 3 hours 45 mins"
Price: 14.99 |
| "Harry Potter - The Artifact Vault" |
| "Throughout the making of the Harry Potter movies designers and craftspeople were tasked with creating fabulous Feasts flying brooms enchanted maps and much more in addition to all the magical items necessary for everyday wizarding life Harry Potter The Artefact Vault chronicles the work at the graphics and prop teams in creating lovingly crafted items; and the stunning inventiveness used to create a rich filmic universe"
Price: 17.99 |
| "The Greatest Comeback: From Genocide to Football Glory : The Story of Bela Guttman" |
| "Before Pep Guardiola and before Jose Mourinho there was Bela Guttmann the first superstar football coach and the man who paved the way for the celebrated coaches of the modern age Hewas also a Holocaust survivor In 1944 much of Europe had wanted Guttmanndead He hid for months in an attic near Budapest as thousands of fellow Jewsin the neighbourhood were dragged off to be murdered Later he escaped from aslave labour camp before a planned deportation and almost certain death Hisfather sister and wider family were murdered Butby 1961 as coach of Benfica he had lifted Europe's greatest sporting prizethe European Cup a feat he repeated the following year Thisbiography spans two contrasting visions of Europe one of barbarism andgenocide and one of beauty wonder and romance of balmy evenings inmagnificent cities where great players would stretch every sinew in a bid towin football's holy grail With dark forces rising once again in thatcontinent the story of Bela Guttmann's life asks the question which visionwill triumph in our times?"
Price: 8.49 |
| "The Book of Tides" |
| "An idiosyncratic richly illustrated guide to Britain's rivers seas and shores for everyone who loves the water and the natural world - a Norwegian Wood for Britain's watersThis is a book for those who want to understand better how the waters surrounding us affect our daily lives how it imperceptibly but crucially shapes our actions and has shaped our landscape for millenia It's for anyone who knows and loves our coast and who wants to understand discover surf or sail it betterInspired by his own witnessing of the power of the sea through travelling around Britain's coastline in a panel van with his young family William Thomson tells the story of the cycles of the sea He combines a lyrical passionate narrative with graphically beautiful renderings of the main forms of water which affect Britain Rip Rapids Swell Stream Tide Wave Whirlpool TsunamiThe Book of Tides is a book for all of us who feel the pull of the sea and the tug of the tide"
Price: 12.99 |
| "Speeches that Changed the World : DVD Edition" |
| "With over a million copies already sold this is the newly updated edition of the definitive collection of great speeches ancient and modern From calls to arms to demands for peace and from cries of freedom to words of inspiration this stirring anthology captures the voices of prophets and politicians rebels and tyrants soldiers and statesman placing them in historical contextThis revised edition includes speeches that have shaped the modern world from Aung San Suu Kyi on freedom to Al Gore on the environment and from Malala Yousafzai on the education of women to Pope Francis on peace A biography of each speechmaker reveals how they came to stand at the crossroads of history and each speech is accompanied by an introduction explaining its historical context and how it influenced the momentous events of the day - as well as those that followedMoving and thought-provoking this new edition will continue to inspire and enlighten readers offering them a fascinating perspective on historical milestones through the power of the spoken word Contents include Nelson Mandela Malala Yousafzai Barack Obama Pope Francis Martin Luther King Elizabeth I Oliver Cromwell George Washington Napoleon Bonaparte Abraham Lincoln Emmeline Pankhurst Mahatma Gandhi Adolf Hitler Joseph Stalin Franklin D Roosevelt Charles de Gaulle General George S Patton Mao Zedong Malcolm X Vaclav Havel Mikhail Gorbachev Indira Gandhi and Winston Churchill to name a few"
Price: 12.49 |
| "A Room Full of Bones : The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 4" |
| "WINNER OF THE 2016 CWA DAGGER IN THE LIBRARY Halloween night and the dead are closer than ever for Dr Ruth Galloway She is used to long-dead bodies but a fresh corpse in the middle of a museum is a new challenge The fourth beguiling Dr Ruth Galloway mystery'A wonderfully rich mix of ancient and contemporary' GuardianIt is Halloween in King's Lynn and forensic archaeologist Dr Ruth Galloway is attending a strange event at the local history museum - the opening of a coffin containing the bones of a medieval bishop But then Ruth finds the body of the museum's curator lying beside the coffin Soon the museum's wealthy owner lies dead in his stables too These two deaths could be from natural causes but DCI Harry Nelson isn't convinced and it is only a matter of time before Ruth and Nelson cross paths once more When threatening letters come to light events take an even more sinister turn But as Ruth's friends become involved where will her loyalties lie? As her convictions are tested she and Nelson must discover how Aboriginal skulls drug smuggling and the Aboriginal ritual of The Dreaming may hold the answer to these deaths - and be the key to their own survival"
Price: 6.49 |
