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50 Quick Facts about Alabama
￥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
￥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.
10 Amazing Christmas Carols - Volume 1
￥39.14
This first volume in the Amazing Christmas Carols collection features:- In the Bleak Midwinter- The Boar's Head Carol- Jingle Bells- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen- The Holly and the Ivy- O Little Town of Bethlehem- O Come, O Come Emmanuel- While Shepherds Watched their Flocks by Night- Silent Night- Good King WenceslasEach carol is presented with an introduction featuring information about its origins, the full music score (all choral parts plus accompaniment), a separate piano score, individual parts for Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass and a separate page of just the words. This eBook is specifically formatted for high quality display on a range of devices, tablets and eBook readers and is perfect for individuals, choirs, schools, churches or any other singing group.
50 Quick Facts About the Walking Dead
￥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.
Mistaken… Annie Besant in India
￥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
￥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.
Kesha Quiz Book
￥24.43
Are you a fan of American singer-songwriter Kesha? Do you enjoy her particular style of music and sing along to her songs? Are you one of the thousands who brought her albums and helped to turn Kesha into a popular, award-winning, contemporary artist? If you like Kesha and would like to find out more about her, The Kesha Quiz Book will tell you everything you need to know? When and where was Kesha born? What was the name of her debut album? How many siblings does she have? What single was her biggest hit? Gen up on details about Kesha's professional and personal life by tackling the 100 questions in this book. Packed with fun and informative facts all about Kesha, you are certain to learn something new about the bubbly performer and her rise to fame. This is a must-have book for Kesha fans of all ages, so whether you are nine or ninety this book is a great way to find out about your favourite artist.
World's Great Men Of Music
￥44.05
This excellent ebook introduces the reader to a wide range of the world's greatest composers, including interesting facts about not only their musical styles but the men themselves. This edition has been specially formatted for today's e-readers, and will appeal to all those looking for a fascinating read about the history of classical music.
101 Interesting Facts on Union J
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Are you Union J fan? Have you followed their career from performing together for the first time as a band on The X Factor to the release of their first studio album? Would you like to know a bit more about George, Josh, JJ, and Jaymi? If so, 101 Interesting Facts on Union J will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about the four band members. What is George's favourite film, Josh's shoe size, what type of food does Jaymi enjoy and what performer most inspires JJ? Find out the answers to these questions and more inside this new book all about pop sensation Union J. Full of information about your favourite boy band, including many personal details, this book covers the boys' journey from four unknown artists, to forming the band, releasing an album and going on tour. Find out about life before and after The X Factor for the boys with 101 interesting facts all about Union J, a must-have book for the band's many fans.
Puppy's Tail
￥19.52
People love cute and cuddly puppies, but have you ever wondered why so many are abandoned, often within a day of purchase? The answer is because the new owner never realised just how much is actually involved in looking after a young puppy. The aim of this book is to give the prospective owner an honest idea of what is involved in rearing a young puppy into adulthood and to get an idea if the experience is for them.
Cheryl Cole Quiz Book
￥24.43
Are you a devoted fan of Cheryl Cole? Have you followed her career from the early days of Girls Aloud through to chart topping solo artist and glamorous X Factor judge? Do you consider yourself to be an expert on the woman who has become a trend setting style icon and global megastar? If so, now you can test your knowledge with the 100 probing questions in this quiz book. Every aspect of Cheryl's life is well documented in the press, from her marriage break up and relationships to her fashion choices, but how much do you really know about the woman behind the public image? What is Cheryl's favourite film, what job did she do before finding fame as a singer and what are her political views? The answers to all these questions and more can be found inside The Cheryl Cole Quiz Book. Packed full of information, this book is certain to reveal some previously unknown fact about the Geordie 'girl next door' who went on to become an international star. This is a must-have read for Cheryl Cole fans everywhere.
Rod Stewart Quiz Book
￥24.43
Are you an expert on Rod Stewart? Have you followed every twist and turn in the veteran of pop's long and successful career? Do you know all there is to know about the chart topping star's personal and professional life? Then what better way to put your knowledge to the test than with this exciting new quiz book? With 100 thought provoking questions, this book is sure to challenge your memory of the events that have shaped the career of one of the most enduring singer-songwriter's in the music business. The book covers early successes, unforgettable hits, memorable lyrics, number one albums and many personal details as well as information about recent highlights in Rod's life. The Rod Stewart Quiz Book is packed with fascinating facts you never knew about one of the all time best selling artists of the music industry. As informative as it is entertaining, this is a must-have book for all Rod Stewart fans and anyone interested in finding out more about the man behind the legend.
Mix 'N' Match Pop Quiz Book
￥34.24
Brief Description: Are you knowledgeable about pop music? Can you reel off the names of groups from years gone by and their lead singers? Can you recall chart topping hits from the past and who sung them? If so, this exciting quiz book will quickly uncover how much you really know about the history of pop music. Which year did Elvis Presley have a UK hit with 'Way Down'? What was the name of Kate Bush's debut album released in 1978? Which year did The Animals have a transatlantic number 1 with 'House of the Rising Sun'? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in The Mix 'n' Match Pop Music Quiz Book. This book takes the reader on a nostalgic journey from Bing Crosby to Katy Perry with 300 questions about the groups, songwriters, hits and individual artists that have shaped the music scene over the years. Packed full of information this book is guaranteed to entertain and inform and there is no better way to test your knowledge of pop culture. This is a must-have book for music fans of all ages.
Golf Quiz Book
￥34.24
Are you a keen golfer? Do you follow the sport on TV and marvel at the talent of the professionals? Are you familiar with the people and places that have made golfing history? If so, the time has come to find out how much you really know about your favourite sport with The Golf Quiz Book. Do you know what year the Open Championship was established? When did Tiger Woods play in his first Ryder Cup? How many times did Bernhard Langer win the German National Open Championship? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this quick quiz book. With 250 questions on the top players, their nationalities, tournaments, scores and trophies, this book covers all aspects of the game. Full of fascinating facts, this quiz book is sure to appeal to golfers of all ages, from anyone who enjoys a leisurely round of weekend golf to those who aspire to add their name to the list of all time greats. This is a must-have book for all golf fans.
A-Z of PC Engine ＆ TurboGrafx Games
￥19.52
The A-Z of PC Engine ＆ TurboGrafx: Volume 1 features reviews of three different games for each letter of the alphabet. The games range from the very earliest releases in 1987 to the modern homebrew games of today. This book shows you just how diverse the library of titles is for the PC Engine and TurboGrafx and how they became so popular with retro gaming collectors.
Pointless Conversations
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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
￥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 The Movies - Volume 2
￥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.
Born Again Artist
￥58.76
From Charles Bronson himself:It's back. It's crazy. It's mind blowing. It's on the edge. It's total bonkers! It's dark. It's brain explosive material. Hell ... it's me ... I'm back!I never really disappeared ... I'm always here. You just can't see me in the darkness. I live in a box in the shadows. I only slip out to create my dreams; then slip back away unseen, unheard. It's like sticking your tongue into a bear's ear ... you know you shouldn't, but you can't help yourself. It's like jumping off a cliff with the next doors cat ... it's not good. Half way down you wish you had gone to bed with a mug of hot chocolate and a copy of 'Born Again Artist' with some fig rolls.Hells bells, enjoy!
101 Interesting Facts on The Eurovision Song Contest
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Are you a fan of the Eurovision Song Contest? Do you follow all the pre-show build-up and eagerly tune in to watch the contest on television when the big night arrives? Can you remember all the past winners, and losers, who have provided so many golden Eurovision moments? If so, you won't want to be without 101 Interesting Facts on the Eurovision Song Contest. Find out when and where the very first Eurovision Song Contest was held, how many countries took part and what the contest was originally called. Gen up on which country has finished in first and last place the greatest number of times and all the famous artists who have participated in the contest through the years. This book is full of fascinating Eurovision trivia about the performers, compares and participating countries as well as all statistics about the contest, to delight even the most knowledgeable Eurovision fans. If you enjoy the annual singing spectacular that is the Eurovision Song Contest, this book is for you.
Renaissance
￥58.76
This fantastic classic text is Pater's graceful collection of essays discussing the achievements of Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and other artists. The book concludes with an uncompromising advocacy of hedonism, urging readers to experience life as fully as possible. His cry of "e;art for art's sake"e; became the manifesto of the Aesthetic Movement, and his assessments of Renaissance art have influenced generations of readers. This version has been specially formatted for today's e-readers by Andrews UK.
