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Catalonia - A Cultural History
￥88.19
Squeezed between more powerful France and Spain, Catalonia has endured a violent history. Its medieval empire that conquered Naples, Sicily and Athens was crushed by Spain. Its geography, with the Pyrenees falling sharply to the rugged Costa Brava, is tormented, too.Michael Eaude traces this history and its monuments: Roman Tarragona, celebrated by the poet Martial; Greek Empuries, lost for centuries beneath the sands; medieval Romanesque architecture in the Vall de Boi churches (a World Heritage Site) and Poblet and Santes Creus monasteries. He tells the stories of several of Catalonia's great figures: Abbot Oliva, who brought Moorish learning to Europe, the ruthless mercenary, Roger de Flor, and Verdaguer, handsome poet-priest.Catalonia is famous today for its twentieth-century art. This book focuses on the revolutionary Art Nouveau buildings (including the Sagrada Familia) of Antoni Gaudi. It also explores the region's artistic legacy: the young Picasso painting Barcelona's vibrant slums; Salvador Dali, inspired by the twisted rocks of Cap de Creus to paint his landscapes of the human mind; and Joan Miro, discovering the colours of the red earth at Montroig.
Variations on a Haunting Theme
￥39.14
What begins as a seemingly innocent invitation to dinner from a relative stranger turns into something more sinister. Persuaded to stay for three days in the stranger's isolated house, the guest hears six bizarre stories of people known to the host. The last of these chilling tales concerns the host himself and has an alarming ending. When the guest returns to his own home, the tales he's heard continue to haunt him and where they lead makes his own story the strangest of all.
Athens
￥73.48
Athens is an historical anomaly. Excavations date its first settlement to over seven thousand years ago, yet it only became the capital of Greece in 1834. During the intervening centuries it was occupied by almost every mobile culture in Europe: from its earliest likely settlers, tribes from what is now Albania, to Nazi forces during the second World War, and in between by successive waves of Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Slavs, Goths, Venetians, French, Catalans, Turks, Italians, Bulgarians and the clans of various kings and tyrants of the region's early city-states.There has been a structure on its 'high city', the acropolis, since at least the bronze age, although it was subsequently altered by successive occupiers, becoming a fort, castle, temple, mosque, church and even a harem. its 'Golden age' peaked in the fifth century BCE, with the great building projects of Pericles and Themistocles, and its later history is one of a city already nostalgic for its past, although at a time when other European cities had yet to begin constructing a past. Its standing as the birthplace of democracy and western civilisation, while based in fact, is largely a romantic fantasy dreamt up by nineteenth-century north European artists and intellectuals: democracy has a checkered history in Athens, and 'western civilisation' was an amalgam of many cultures. The city now is a jigsaw of pieces from its past, where you can still walk along streets laid by Romans and Ottoman Turks, and where the city's population is almost constantly refreshed by newer waves of arrivals.John Gill's cultural guide explores the origins, development and contemporary face of Athens, offering an accessible analysis of its social history, architecture and representation in painting, literature and film. Looking at the role of religion, migration and popular culture, its in-depth coverage of the city, past and present, goes beyond conventional guidebooks to provide a fresh insight into its living identity.
46 Miles
￥88.19
When Jarra Brown hears church bells he cannot fail to be reminded of the hundreds - 345 to be precise - of service personnel who passed through the beautiful rural Wiltshire countryside into Oxfordshire. These men and women were not hiking across its green pastures or sitting on top of the number 55 bus, instead they were lifeless, resting inside a coffin draped with the Union flag. By the end of August 2011 the bells of St Bartholomew's Church in Wootton Bassett had tolled more times than the residents of this once peaceful town cared to think about, for each chime represented the moment the police convoy accompanying the hearse from RAF Lyneham entered the High Street. A moment frozen in time, a moment when the residents of this town came to show their respects, a moment that couldn't have been more fitting even if it had been choreographed. There was no call to arms by the Town Crier, just a spontaneous, modest and unprompted response to those who had paid the ultimate price in the name of duty. 46 Miles is not a book about the politics of war, the whys and wherefores of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, or indeed the hidden agendas and government strategies. It is about a town which captured the hearts of our nation and whose emotions rippled the entire 46 mile journey of honour, dignity and respect into Oxford. It is dedicated to those 345 people who, having signed up to serve their Queen and country, paid with their lives. Wootton Bassett, who nurtured the grieving on every occasion, wanted to let the nation know that these heroes will never be forgotten.
Aircraft Museums of the United Kingdom
￥48.95
Aircraft Museums of the United Kingdom has been written for the aviation enthusiast with an interest in aircraft from the past. Aircraft range throughout the museums from 1909 up to recent years. Thirty-five museums are listed within this book and each is presented on its merits for the aircraft displayed. A brief description of each museum describes aircraft of special interest, museum presentation and lighting quality for photographing the aircraft. Also included is a list of aircraft held by each museum with over 300 photographs included, plus address and contact details for each museum.The aircraft museums are all part of the UK's aviation heritage to be preserved for the enjoyment of the present and future generations. All are worth a visit for their exhibits of aircraft from days gone by.
Young, Gifted and Deadly
￥39.14
Brough and Miller and the rest of the Serious team are back for their eighth case. When local dignitaries start turned up murdered, the Dedley detectives are plunged into the world of the occult while suffering the effects of budget cuts. Supermarket megalomaniac Dennis Lord is a target - Can the team protect him? Will they even bother? Fans of the series will not be disappointed by this acerbic, funny and surprising story from prolific author, William Stafford.
Travels through History - The Balkans
￥19.52
The Macedonians build a fountain and upset the Greeks. Villages on the road to Lake Ohrid fly Albanian flags instead of Macedonian ones. Kosovan taxi drivers believe fundamentalists are being sponsored in their country by former foes. Dubrovnik is so popular a one-way system is now in operation on the city walls. In Sarajevo, the place the First World War started is not easy to find, but evidence of more recent atrocities is. Memories are long in The Balkans, contrasts and contradictions are all around. History is always in your face, reminding you nothing stays the same for long in this most fascinating corner of Europe.
Opposite Island
￥24.43
Imagine being in a brand new rowing boat on a quest to find sharks, but instead you discover an island where everything is OPPOSITE! The people there are born old and grow young. They walk backwards, talk backwards, and they even ... fart backwards. This is what happens to Oliver Cook, with annoying little sister Lois in tow, on his tenth birthday. It blows his mind, but when they are summoned by the king and queen - who are tramps that live under a bridge - mind blowing turns to ... well, mind blowing in a bad way. The King and Queen don't want these kids to leave, and on Opposite Island where you grow young, ten-year-old Oliver and eight-year-old Lois will find themselves buried in a matchbox in only a few years! They have to escape, but how, when the Island Police (armed with lethal bunnies) will do anything to keep the new royal pets incarcerated on Opposite Island!
Feather
￥48.95
Elliott endures a long, fraught journey to Scotland with his family. Arriving at a loch-side holiday park, some things are familiar and others not quite right. He and his brother argue over different girls, one of whom has a strange request. A riddle leads the brothers into unexpected adventure, and a calamity from the past comes back to haunt them.
Distraction
￥39.14
Part mystery, part love story, this Cold War thriller sees the enigmatic PK, the faithless son of a clergyman, seemingly involved in the disappearance of a schoolgirl. His close friend, Frank, certain that PK holds the key to the missing girl, is determined to find her. But Frank, a former soldier in Northern Ireland, is unaware that he is being targeted by a terrorist with a personal vendetta. Meanwhile, the nuclear countdown continues...This excellent, thoughtful and darkly comic page-turner is set in the decade before the end of the Cold War, and focuses on the twelve days leading up to a potential Armageddon. Will the schoolgirl be found and PK exonerated? Can Frank escape the terrorist's revenge? And, ultimately, what is the distraction that causes a US pilot to hesitate in his defence of the UK?Based on real-life events, finely crafted and realistic, Distraction will appeal to mystery and thriller enthusiasts alike.
Twisted Tales from Hamburg and Other Stories - Volume 1
￥39.14
'The room was spinning. Thoughts were pulsing from one vein to the next'.Twisted Tales takes us through scenes of familiar human conditions.From complete inebriation through a marriage without love via a gambling addiction ruining lives past the sometimes mean streets of Hamburg then onto to the sunshine of Thailand.Characters in each story must battle with their own minds and outside influences in order for them to make the right decision which is all too seldom in what we call modern life and in some cases Part 1 is only the beginning of their journey....
Redacted Sherlock Holmes - Volume 3
￥48.95
VOLUME III of THE REDACTED SHERLOCK HOLMES presents six more scintillating stories from the pen of Orlando Pearson about the great Baker Street detective. Holmes investigates:- Alarming events at the medical practice next door to Dr Watson;- Missing autograph manuscripts in Fascist Italy;- Climate change and a mysterious birth in London in 1894/95;- Tax evasion by the London Softwear Company;- The role of cricket in the rise of Hitler; and - A Kafkaesque plot which foreshadows the banking crash of 2007/08Mr Pearson mixes the Canon with events from history both very recent and from earlier epochs to show-case the talents of the Baker Street sleuth. In this latest volume:- Dr Anstruther's Practice;- The Red Priest's Treasure Trove;- A Seasonal Tale;- A Dutch Sandwich;- A New Line of Attack; and- The Trial of Joseph Carr
Official Chas ＆ Dave Quiz Book
￥24.43
Do you enjoy the music of Cockney rock duo Chas ＆ Dave? Maybe you know the lyrics to all their songs and can name their albums? Then what better way to pay tribute to the 'Rockney' singers than with this quiz book?The 100 questions in The Official Chas ＆ Dave Quiz Book are designed to test your memory of the events that have shaped the lives and music of two of the most popular musical entertainers to emerge from the '70s and '80s. Chas ＆ Dave have a string of hits to their credit all injected with their own particular brand of humour. This book covers the early years, career highlights and all those unforgettable best-selling songs bringing the Chas ＆ Dave story right up to the present day. Packed with so much information, you are certain to find out something you never knew about the popular entertainers. This book will appeal to Chas ＆ Dave fans of all ages and anyone who has ever sung along to one of their songs.
Sherlock Holmes and the Whitechapel Murders
￥58.76
It is the year 1888. A madman stalks the East End of London and only Sherlock Holmes and his trusted colleague and scribe Dr. John Watson stand between him and the women he preys upon. However, the World's first Consulting Detective is plunged into a web of intrigue and deceit. Is Jack the Ripper acting alone? Is there a conspiracy to murder fallen women in Whitechapel? How far must Holmes go to stop it? Add a plot to steal the most famous jewels in existence and a sinister figure known only as 'The Professor' and you have more than one mystery to be solved...
Jazz Music Quiz Book
￥24.43
Do you enjoy listening to jazz music? Can you name the many great artists that the genre has produced? Are you familiar with the songs they are known for? If you think you know all about jazz, the time has come to put your knowledge to the test with this exciting new quiz book?Which jazzmen had a hit in 1962 with 'Midnight in Moscow' earning them a gold disc? Who recorded 'Star Dust & Beyond: A Tribute to Artie Shaw' in 2006? What year did Glenn Miller release 'In the Mood'? If you want to find out the answer to these questions, you need look no further than The Jazz Quiz Book.With 100 questions about the people who have played a part in creating the jazz sound through the years including the artists, their nicknames, the bands, the instruments that they played and many favourite songs from yesteryear, this book is sure to appeal to music fans everywhere. If you like jazz, you will love this quiz book.
Sherlock Holmes and the Acton Body-Snatchers
￥19.52
In this compelling short story, Holmes and Watson receive an early internment as punishment for infiltrating the Body-Snatchers Club. Will they survive to solve the nasty ongoing case of the missing boy sopranos? This Sherlockian gem was first published in 2014 in the third collection of the Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes.
Chelsea Quiz Book
￥34.24
Are you a true fan of the Blues? Do you follow every match? Have you picked up lots of little known facts about Chelsea Football Club along the way? Then the time has come to put your knowledge to the test with this quiz book.With 250 questions, some easy, some more challenging, this book has been put together to test your memory of the people and places that have shaped the club's long and successful history. Can you remember players past and present, their nationalities or how many caps they made for their country? With questions on all aspects of the game including managers, opponents, club honours, and League positions, The Chelsea Quiz Book is certain to have you disputing points with your friends and family to find out who really knows the most about the Blues.Packed with information, this tribute to Chelsea Football Club is a must-have for all loyal Blues supporters and is guaranteed to score a hit with football enthusiasts everywhere.
Stone of Destiny
￥48.95
During the elaborate funeral for Queen Victoria, a group of Irish separatists breaks into Westminster Abbey and steals the Coronation Stone, on which every monarch of England has been crowned since the 14th century. After learning of the theft from Mycroft, Sherlock Holmes is tasked with recovering the stone and returning it to England. In pursuit of the many-named stone, which has a rich and colorful history, Holmes and Watson travel to Ireland in disguise as they try to infiltrate the Irish Republican Brotherhood, the group they believe responsible for the theft. The story features a number of historical characters, including a very young Michael Collins, who would go on to play a prominent role in Irish history; John Theodore Tussaud, the grandson of Madame Tussaud; and George Bradley, the dean of Westminster at the time of the theft. There are also references to a number of other Victorian luminaries, including Joseph Lister and Frederick Treves. For fans of Conan Doyle's immortal detective, the game is always afoot. However, for the great detective the stakes have never been higher as he must mollify a king who refuses to ascend the throne until "e;order has been restored."e;
Canon of The Non-Sacred Writings
￥53.86
As Holmesians are aware, the literary works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are referred to as the Canon of the Sacred Writings. The title of this collection of short stories reflects my desire to belong to the extensive list of authors and fans that want to grow the literary and entertainment history of Sherlock Holmes. In the five short stories, readers will note Holmes' continued mastery of forensic science and logical reasoning as the cornerstones of resolving the thorny issues presented. Holmes' analysis and deductions are the centerpieces of the stories that form this collection. I hope you enjoy your time with Sherlock.
Blackburn Quiz Book
￥34.24
Do you support Blackburn Rovers? Are you an expert on all the important players and managers who have shaped the club's glorious past? Can you recall all those memorable matches from days gone by? If so, why not find out how many questions you can answer about your favourite football club with this exciting new quiz book?The Blackburn Quiz Book has been carefully compiled to test your memory of The Rovers over the years. How much do you really know about Alan Shearer, Simon Garner and Jason Wilcox? The time has come to find out and, with 250 questions covering all aspects of Blackburn's history including club honours and records, legendary players, top goalscorers, famous opponents, wins, draws and losses, you are certain to learn something new about the team. Full of fascinating facts, this quiz book is guaranteed to prove a hit with football fans of all ages and is a must-have guide for all Rovers supporters and anyone interested in finding out more about this successful Premier League club.
Cricket Quiz Book
￥68.57
Did you know that cricket is the second most popular sport in the world and has been an established team sport for centuries, with more than 100 cricket-playing nations now recognised by the International Cricket Council? No doubt those questions haven't left cricket aficionados remotely stumped, but be prepared to be caught out by the 1,000 leg-breaking quiz questions in this book. Your innings will require you to recall facts and figures relating to every possible aspect of the game of cricket from players to umpires and national to international matches, together with all kinds of trivia, so you could very easily find yourself in a real spin and may need to enlist the help of friends to bail you out before a sneaky Chinaman bowls you over, slips you up or reduces you to a pile of ashes. Whether you find yourself top of the batting order or limping with a square leg, this book, with a fitting foreword by Dickie Bird, contains a wealth of knowledge about the sport that is guaranteed to enthral all cricket fans, and questions that will stimulate fond memories and friendly debates for many an entertaining hour.
