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Mary Magdalen
Mary Magdalen
Saltus, Edgar
¥19.52
A fascinating fictionalisation of the life of the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, written by American writer Edgar Saltus.
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
This book contains 11 adventures of the world's greatest detective.Conan Doyle first published his fictional character of Holmes in 1887 followed by a series of short stories in the Strand Magazine in 1891. The public could not get enough of Holmes and his popularity still continues.
Middlemarch
Middlemarch
Eliot, George
¥19.52
Middlemarch is a 'realism' novel set in the fictional town of Middlemarch in the English Midlands. Written by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Anne Evans) in the late 1860s/early 1870s, the novel tackles many of the political issues of the day, such as the Great Reform Bill and the death of King George IV.
I'm Alan Partridge Quiz & Trivia Book
I'm Alan Partridge Quiz & Trivia Book
McCaighey, Mark
¥29.33
Aha! It's 'The I'm Alan Partridge Quiz & Trivia Book' 100 questions featuring Norwich's very own broadcasting legend and embarrassing son. Test your knowledge on all twelve episodes of 'I'm Alan Partridge' from his pro-longed stay at the Linton Travel Tavern to his static caravan days with Sonja, his Ukrainian girlfriend. This excellent book also has a 'Fact of the Day' accompanying each episode and in 'Partridge's Particles' some of the key moments in the life of the nation's favourite broadcaster are highlighted. Needless to say, 'The I'm Alan Partridge Quiz & Trivia Book' will entertain and inform (just like Alan himself) and is an absolute must-have for Partridge fans of all ages.
London Underground The Quiz Book
London Underground The Quiz Book
Dugdale, Mike
¥19.52
For the last 150 years, every Londoner, tourist, and visitor uses the tube to explore and enjoy London. But behind the facade of ox-blood brick buildings and colourful diagrams lies a wealth of history and interesting facts. This book tests your knowledge in this area with 250 questions (and answers) about this incredible network.
Union J - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Union J - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest Jcat? Can you prove it? This excellent quiz book has 100 questions about the world's greatest boy band. What is George's favourite film? How tall is JJ? What's Josh's favourite TV show? Who is Jaymi's biggest inspiration? If you knew the answer to those, wait until you get to the hard ones... and if you didn't, this book has all the answers for you. Show your friends you know everything there is to know about Union J!
Black Angel
Black Angel
Jones, Conrad
¥19.52
When Conrad Jones helps the police identify an occultist symbol carved into the chest of a murder victim, he attracts the attention of a Satanic cult who believe themselves to be human vampires. He writes a book about them exposing how far reaching their influence is and they desperately want to silence him. Hunted by the cult and by the law, he has no choice but to become the hunter.... A gritty, violent thriller based on recent true events.
Myths that Every Child Should Know
Myths that Every Child Should Know
Hamilton Wright Mabie, Hamilton Wright
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of 16 classic legends from ancient mythology, compiled by American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer Hamilton Wright Mabie.
News from Nowhere
News from Nowhere
Morris, William
¥19.52
William Morris' classic novel News from Nowhere has been enjoyed by readers around the world for 120 years.A soft science-fiction, this is an exploration of socialist ideas, following the story of William Guest, a man who falls asleep after a Socialist League meeting to find himself waking up in a future socialist society.
Time Trek
Time Trek
Scott, Eric
¥29.33
Time Trek is a novel set in the 31st century where genetic engineering has eliminated disease; greed and violence have also been eliminated from humanity and life is perfect. But all genetic experiments did not go to plan. So when the evil, dangerous mutant Darkon, one of the rare failed experiments at the University of Advanced Genetics, steals a time machine and escapes back in time, the history of the world is threatened.
Carer for Benjamin Bonfeze'
Carer for Benjamin Bonfeze'
Kelly, Paul
¥58.76
This is JESSIE'S STORY... The story of her life as seen through her own eyes and of SIMON'S STORY as he saw Jessie, because he was madly in love with her. It is also THE STORY OF ROMUEL, who lusted after Jessie, but was incapable of love... and concludes with THE STORY OF MOTHER BUDAPEST... commonly known only as 'THE PEST' and who hated everyone... and who was the mother of Romuel and Benjamin Bonfeze... BENJAMIN was unable to tell his story... he couldn't speak or write, but none of these stories would have been possible without him...
Lee Kennedy
Lee Kennedy
Cowpar, David J.
¥39.14
Lee Kennedy is the story of a boy who learns that his father is abusive. Being unable to deal with this he begins writing a diary, allowing the reader to understand how he is thinking. A mysterious young man called Tetra, who seems to only appear to attend math class, and then disappear afterwards, befriends Lee while in that class. becomes a support to Lee as the abusive behaviour of his father escalates, eventually causing Lee to have to leave his home and live with the Tetras and Lee's mother to be hospitalized. The story will follow Lee through his life, with support from and Holly, a girl concerned for young people living on the streets, will he get his life back together? And what secret is hiding?
Old Curiosity Shop
Old Curiosity Shop
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
Charles Dickens' The Old Curiosity Shop has been enjoyed by readers of all ages around the world for 170 years.Follow the story of little orphan Nell Trent, living in her grandfather's curiosity shop in London.
Old Indian Days
Old Indian Days
Eastman, Charles Alexander
¥19.52
Fifteen classic Native American tales by Native American writer, physician, and reformer Charles Alexander Eastman.
Our Lady Saint Mary
Our Lady Saint Mary
Barry, Joseph Gale Hurd
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the life of Saint Mary by 19th century American minister Reverend Joseph Gale Hurd Barry.
Life Of Robert Peterson
Life Of Robert Peterson
Kelly, Paul
¥44.05
Robert Peterson has had a troublesome time in the past few weeks... well, the past few years really. Until the day he met Freya he thought he would always have to get through tough times by himself. She had met a few chaps since her divorce but Robert was different somehow, although she couldn't understand why.
Retribution - An Eye for an Eye
Retribution - An Eye for an Eye
Fletcher, M.W.
¥39.14
The seizing of a British yacht by the Libyans, is followed by the OSC going in to rescue the high profile passenger and the crew. The cost; one of Colonel Gadhafi's sons is killed. A London Bank is raided with the occupants taken hostages. One of the hostages a young woman from Russia is executed in cold blood in front of the television cameras. Three brothers attached to the SPETSNAZ in Moscow whilst watching the world news, recognise the young woman as their sister. Whilst practicing; covering the fourth stage of the Dakar rally across the Libyan section; The Prime Minister's son is taken prisoner by Gadhafi. The British Prime Minister is given a ten-day deadline to comply with a single demand, for the return of her son. In the following days, The Prime Minister comes under attack on her own front door, Downing Street. The Police officer in charge of the Bank heist is also attacked by gunmen. Four men; from two totally different countries want Retribution against the British Prime Minister. This could bring the country into a war with two countries, one of which is a nuclear super power. If ever Max Storm and the OSC were needed it was surely now. Britain's first and last line of offence.
One-On-One
One-On-One
Spires, Philip
¥44.05
In her trademark series, One-On-One, Christine Gardner, freelance journalist and television presenter, puts powerful people into the limelight. Her latest subject is Salleh Abdullah, once known as Trevor Cartwright, a British expatriate mathematician and convert to Islam. He has amassed a fortune and now international notoriety via his deft trading on financial markets using methods that thus far have defied all analysis. In just two years his fortune in equities has grown so great that his holdings in multinational companies are causing concern. To date, he has resisted all contact with the media, but Christine and he share a past, a past that both of them keenly recall. Cartwright finds her request to record episodes of One-On-One impossible to refuse. This will be Salleh Abdullah's first media exposure. But who is Christine working for? Is she freelance? Or does she appear in someone else's script? Perhaps her husband, Anthony Green, who watches his wife's encounter with Salleh Abdullah from his office desk, can answer. Set on a private island in the South China Sea where Cartwright regularly retires to work, One-On-One follows the progress of Christine Gardiner's project as allegiances begin to shift.
Mixed Scenarios
Mixed Scenarios
Nite, Aluta
¥19.52
Contained in this book are 37 short stories on a fictional level and covering diverse issues on humanity. The stories encase many aspects of living on various levels of weightiness.
101 Amazing Facts about Ships and Boats
101 Amazing Facts about Ships and Boats
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Do you know how many cannons a Tudor ship could carry? How many people go missing from cruise ships every year? What is a hawsehole? And why are submarines painted black? This fantastic quick-read eBook features 101 amazing facts about ships and boats, split into categories such as famous ships, seafaring terminology, naval ship classes and many more. So if you want to know what the fastest ship in the world is, or who made the deepest solo dive in a submarine, then this is the book for you. Find the information you want, fast!
101 Amazing Facts about Dinosaurs
101 Amazing Facts about Dinosaurs
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know there is a species of dinosaur named after Hogwarts? Which were the largest and smallest dinosaurs? What is the difference between a brontosaurus and an apatosaurus? This excellent book answers all of these questions and more, with over one hundred facts about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.