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101 Amazing JLS Facts
101 Amazing JLS Facts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest JLS fan? Do you know everything there is to know about one of the world's best-loved boy bands? Then this is the book for you! In this easy-to-digest eBook are 101 facts about your favourite group - do you know all of them?Test yourself and your friends with these handily-packaged facts easily organised into categories for maximum enjoyment. Subjects include individual sections on each member, their hits, their awards and much more.Show everyone that you are the master of JLS mania!
Danger!
Danger!
Hummel, Howe and
¥19.52
It is interesting to keep in mind while reading this fascinating account of crime in 19th century New York that the authors of this work, law partners Howe and Hummel, have been shown by history to have been at the heart of the city's corruption during that period, and that they received fat retainers from a significant proportion of the criminals, brothel-keepers, and abortionists of the city.
101 Amazing Rita Ora Facts
101 Amazing Rita Ora Facts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest Rita Ora fan? Or do you want to know everything there is to know about one of the hottest singers today?If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are 101 amazing facts about everything, from how Rita got started as a singer to her love life, awards she has won and much more. The book is easily organised into sections so you can find the information you want fast and is perfect for all ages!
101 Amazing Spice Girls Facts
101 Amazing Spice Girls Facts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest Spice Girls fan? Or do you want to know everything there is to know about the Girl Power band who took the world by storm in the 90s - and are still popular today?If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are 101 amazing facts about everything, from how the girls got together to their love lives, their lives outside the group and more. The book is easily organised into sections so you can find the information you want fast. Whether your favourite song is Viva Forever, Wannabe, or 2 Become 1, this excellent book will be perfect for you!
Pointless Conversations
Pointless Conversations
Tierney, Scott
¥19.52
Pointless conversations: a selection of daft, ridiculous and utterly pointless meanderings from the mind of Scott Tierney. If you've ever wanted to know the answers to why Superman is a coward, why Spiderman should technically be deformed, and if Superdog caused the death of Krypton, then these bite-sized comics will reveal all. The discussions may be insane, and most of what is said is rambling, but despite this, you may find yourself agreeing with most of what is said. It's a fair point: where does Spiderman store all that web?
101 Amazing McFly Facts
101 Amazing McFly Facts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest McFly Fan? Do you know everything there is to know about Dougie, Harry, Tom and Danny? Then this is the book for you! In this easy-to-digest eBook are 101 facts about your favourite band - do you know all of them?Test yourself and your friends with these handily-packaged facts easily organised into categories for maximum enjoyment. Sections include their music, the individual members of the band, and some crazy facts about their lives! Show everyone that you are the master of McFly mania!
Second Book of Operas
Second Book of Operas
Krehbiel, Henry Edward
¥19.52
Written as a follow-up to 'A Book of Operas', this is another comprehensive study of several great operas from the renowned musicologist Henry Edward Krehbiel. Includes in-depth analyses of: Samson and Delilah and other biblical operas Die Konigin von Saba Herodiade Lakme Pagliacci Cavalleria Rusticana The operas of Mascagni Iris Madame Butterfly Der Rosenkavalier Konigskinder Boris Godounoff Madame Sans-Gene The operas of Wolf-Ferrari
Handel
Handel
Dent, Edward J.
¥19.52
A character study and history of one of the greatest musical minds that has ever lived: Georg Friedrich Haendel. A fantastic operatic composer, Handel's name is almost synonymous with the Baroque style. This is a comprehensive guide to the whole of Handel's life and works.
Mistaken… Annie Besant in India
Mistaken… Annie Besant in India
Rukhsana Ahmad
¥40.79
Explores the incredible story of Annie Besant’s relationship with India and the boy who went on to become one of India’s greatest teachers and thinkers – Krishnamurti. 1916: India is simmering with discontent against the Raj. Enter English proto-feminist Annie Besant, notorious at home for the match-girls’ strike, political, charismatic. In India she finds a new family and a new cause. Gandhi hails her as the leader of the Congress Party after she courts imprisonment for promoting Indian Home Rule. She admires him – but can rulers ever befriend the ruled? Can Annie’s great love affair with India last? … or is she mistaken in her beliefs, politics and adoptions? ? ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rukhsana Ahmad‘s stage plays include: Song For Sanctuary, The Gate-Keeper’s Wife, Black Shalwar, River On Fire?(shortlist Susan Smith Blackburn Prize 2002), The Man Who Refused to be God, Last Chance and Partners in Crime. Radio plays and adaptations include:?Song for a Sanctuary?(CRE award, runner-up),?An Urnful of Ashes, The Errant Gene,?Nawal El Saadawi’s?Woman At Point Zero,?Jean Rhy’s?Wide Sargasso Sea?(shortlist CRE and Writers’ Guild Award for best adaptation), R.K Narayan’s?The Guide?and Nadeem Aslam’s?Maps For Lost Lovers. She also wrote for Westway and helped to create?Pyaar Ka Passort?for BBC World Service Trust. Her fiction includes a novel;?The Hope Chest?(Virago) and several short stories have been published internationally. Her translations from Urdu include?We Sinful Women, and Altaf Fatima’s novel,?The One Who Did Not Ask. Currently she is working on?Letting Go, a new play for Pursued by a Bear, and an adaptation for the BBC of Salman Rushdie’s?Midnight’s Children.
Three Plays
Three Plays
Jonathan Moore
¥40.79
Award-winning playwright Jonathan Moore has been described as a “singular voice for his generation: furious, nihilistic, poetic…” (Time Out). This anthology brings together three of his critically acclaimed plays, including: This Other Eden, Fall From Light, and Treatment. ? The Plays This Other Eden?(Guardian Critics’s Choice): A story of passion. A wife and a mother. Her son and daughter. Her husband. The London Irish. Limboland. The hunger for a sense of a real culture. The desire for freedom… A tough play about a woman’s soul, told with beauty, humour and hope. “… the play burns with passion and indignation.”?Daily Telegraph Fall From Light: A young composer writes a new opera. The Director rejects it, but his lover, a young Diva, takes him to the council estate, where she and the composer grew up. There they meet Girly and his gang… A tale of art, savagery and redemption. Treatment?(Fringe First): Liam is part of a violent street gang but wants to escape. Trapped between two worlds, he has to choose between the dark allure of violence and the healing power of love.
50 Quick Facts about Alabama
50 Quick Facts about Alabama
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥9.71
This book is part of a series of 50 quick facts about each of the United States of America. This book covers the state of Alabama. Facts about the major cities, the history of the state, famous people from 'Bama, the Crimson Tide and many more subjects. This book contains all you will ever need to know about the yellowhammer state.
Buying Property in France
Buying Property in France
Kristen, Clive
¥48.95
Straightforward, practical and independent advice on a broad range of subjects related to French property, based on my own personal experience. This includes choices about buying and renting, the costs and intricacies of the legal processes, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls.
Pointless Conversations
Pointless Conversations
Tierney, Scott
¥19.52
Pointless conversations: a selection of daft, ridiculous and utterly pointless meanderings from the mind of Scott Tierney. If you've ever wanted to know the answers to why Superman is a coward; why Spiderman should technically be deformed; and if Superdog caused the death of Krypton, then these bite-sized comics will reveal all. The discussions may be insane, and most of what is said is rambling, but despite this, you may find yourself agreeing with most of what is said. It's a fair point: where does Spiderman store all that web?
Murder & Mystery Trails of Northumberland & The Borders
Murder & Mystery Trails of Northumberland & The Borders
Kristen, Clive
¥29.33
Popular TV ghosthunter, Clive Kristen, takes the reader in search of the most notorious murderers in Northumberland's history and tries to unravel the circumstances and mysteries that still surround their crimes. The stories are woven into their historical context within the area. Although the trails are largely rural, we have included the region's capital and some of its most ancient buildings. Many of the stories have never been published before in any format. So get out your boots and brollies and join the author at some of his favourite murder scenes.
101 Amazing Facts about Foo Fighters
101 Amazing Facts about Foo Fighters
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest Foo Fighters fan? Or do you want to discover some interesting facts about Dave Grohl's band, generally considered to be the best rock act in the entire world? If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are more than one hundred amazing facts about everything, from the band's formation and early days of recording all the way to their most recent tour. With sections about each member as well as information on their music, awards and much more, you can find the information you want fast - and the book is perfect for all ages. No fan should be without it!
101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 2
101 Amazing Facts about The Movies - Volume 2
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that watching scary movies burns more calories than any other genre? Or that three quarters of the women James Bond has slept with have tried to kill him? If you enjoy going to the movies, you will love this book which contains over one hundred amazing facts about your favourite flicks. Organised into sections such as costumes, props, original endings and more, this is the perfect addition for any film fan's bookshelf.
50 Quick Facts About the Walking Dead
50 Quick Facts About the Walking Dead
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥9.71
Walking Dead is the television and written world phenomenon that has come from the work of Robert Kirkman and his Image Comics series. Inside this book you'll find trivia and many interesting facts about the walkers, the characters and the actors, cast and crew that bring them to life on the hugely successful television series. This book is a must have for any fan who wants a little help traversing the post apocalyptic world of the Walking Dead.
Just Still Breathing
Just Still Breathing
Payne, Mike
¥39.14
This book is a collection of jokes, wonderfully illustrated by Mike Payne, the original creator of Tatty Teddy. Mike's unique view of the world is shown in a humorous manner, with more than forty hilarious cartoons. Cheeky (but never rude), this book is sure to bring a smile to your face.
A-Z of Atari Jaguar Games - Volume 1
A-Z of Atari Jaguar Games - Volume 1
Hawken, Kieren
¥19.52
The A-Z of Atari Jaguar Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in 1993 to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for this highly collectable console and how it doesn't deserve the poor reputation that many people quote.
A-Z of Sega Saturn Games
A-Z of Sega Saturn Games
Hawken, Kieren
¥19.52
The A-Z of Sega Saturn Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in Europe to some really obscure Japanese imports. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Sega Saturn and how it's become one of the most popular consoles to collect for in the modern era.
A-Z of Sega Game Gear Games
A-Z of Sega Game Gear Games
Hawken, Kieren
¥19.52
The A-Z of Sega Game Gear Games: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases at the end of the eighties to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the Sega Game Gear and how it Sega on the path to handheld success.