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Rio
Rio
Berry, Ian
¥19.52
Rio is a schoolgirl, a schoolgirl who can hear what other people are thinking. This can lead her into all sorts of situations, such as doing jobs for the Air Force and preventing stuff being blown up by bombs. It can also lead her into a whole lot of trouble, when, together with her best friend Jennie, she gets kidnapped and very nearly killed. Luckily she has friends in high places, at least when they fly. The SuperTwins are needed several times to extract her from the problems she gets into. She gets to find out all kinds of secrets, one of which is just about the biggest secret of them all, a secret which leads her into the strangest adventure of all.
101 Amazing Facts about Mary Shelley
101 Amazing Facts about Mary Shelley
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that the idea for Frankenstein came to Mary Shelley in a vivid dream? Or that her many of her loved ones suffered tragic deaths? What are her most famous quotes? And what did she say when rejecting a marriage proposal from actor, poet and playwright John Howard Payne? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about Shelley, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether you are studying the author for a project or you are just interested in finding out more about the creator of one of the most enduring monsters of all time, this is the book for you.
101 Amazing Facts about William Shakespeare
101 Amazing Facts about William Shakespeare
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know Shakespeare introduced thousands of words into the English language, amongst them alligator, eyeball and swagger? Do you know what unusual item he left to his wife in his will? Have you heard of the conspiracy theory that suggests Shakespeare didn't write the plays we attribute to him today? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about William Shakespeare, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether you are studying the bard for a project or you are interested in finding out more about the English speaking world's greatest ever author, this is the book for you.
101 Amazing Facts about Oscar Wilde
101 Amazing Facts about Oscar Wilde
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that Oscar Wilde was said to have had a photographic memory? Or that his father was eye surgeon to none other than Queen Victoria? How did his homosexuality come to the attention of the police? And why was a glass barrier erected in front of his tomb? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about Wilde, organised into categories for easy reading. Whether you are studying him for a project or you are just interested in finding out more about one of the world's greatest writers, this is the book for you.
Soup
Soup
Gascoigne, Angela
¥29.33
When Serena stumbles across the scene of a suicide one blustery autumn morning on the beach at Devil's Cove, the experience brings some deep feelings bubbling to the surface. Only closure on a certain situation will allow her to move on with her life and fulfil her dream of finding true love. Her destiny could be just within reach. Ava's been papering over the cracks in her marriage for too long. The luxury apartment her husband, Richard calls home is feeling more like a prison every day. She craves the laid back, seaside lifestyle of Harbour View and Devil's Cove, far away from the chaos of Cork City. Each time she witnesses yet another homeless person hungry and cold on the city streets Ava's heart bleeds. She always does what she can to help ease their suffering but feels there must be more she can do. She's always had an overwhelming urge to help people less fortunate than herself but Richard has a very different opinion on that subject. When at last she gathers the courage to volunteer at The Central Soup Kitchen on Christmas day, Ava realises she's found her vocation and gains so much more than just job satisfaction. Two kindred spirits lost and alone - so close and yet so far - two pairs of identical eyes, scarred with pain and searching for answers. Unbeknown to one another they've already crossed paths. But a web of secrets and lies has the potential to destroy their union before it even has a chance to begin. Serena's spell book is her most precious possession, handed down through the generations of women in her family. There's more than home cooking taking place behind the door of The Book Nook. Serena enjoys adding a scoop of sorcery to her recipes. But do the benefactors of Serena's spells have enough faith for them to be of any use? Sometimes it seems like she's the only person who believes in the power of magic. One day she gets a little mixed up with her potions but can she really brush it under the carpet and hope no one will notice? Only time will tell.
Little Mix - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Little Mix - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest Mixer? Can you prove it? This excellent quiz book has 160 questions about the world's greatest girl band. What is Perrie's middle name? What is Jade allergic to? What song did Leigh-Anne perform at her school's talent show? If you knew the answers 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 Little Mix.
Coffin Dodgers
Coffin Dodgers
Stafford, William
¥29.33
When the recently departed start getting up and walking around Dedley, the detectives of the Serious Crimes division are plunged into their most gruesome case so far. Meanwhile, Brough and his boyfriend hit a rough patch and Miller is laid low by a mysterious illness. With shocks and surprises along the way, this darkly funny story is the fifth Brough and Miller investigation, the fourth sequel to Blood & Breakfast.
Dramatic Shorts
Dramatic Shorts
Quince, James
¥39.14
Dramatic Shorts is a collection of new theatrical writing allowing new playwrights to showcase their creative talents. It includes various monologues, duologues and short plays from around the world.
Foster Factory
Foster Factory
Learmont, David
¥29.33
The Foster Factory deals with the experiences of David Learmont and his wife Marsha once they retired and started working again as Foster Carers. David claims that if he had written this book as a novel, the characters in it would have been considered 'too outlandish to be credible.' How the elderly couple dealt with egomaniacs, kleptomaniacs, tractor-maniacs, and children who stabbed him and burned down their house are just some of the tales that David recounts with 'what is left' of his sense of humour and his 'diminishing stock' of faith in mankind. Read it and weep. Or laugh. Possibly both.
Wide Clear Sky
Wide Clear Sky
Veale, Bernard
¥29.33
Nathan Dale is a cavalry sergeant demobilized after the Civil War.He and his army buddies sign on as Indian fighters for a wagon train from Independence, Missouri to San Francisco. He has spent four years of his life in the army and knows nothing about women. The wagon master is killed and young Nathan finds himself in charge of a thirty-wagon train, Indians he can handle but women baffle him completely.
Last Plantagenet
Last Plantagenet
Richards, Toni
¥29.33
REGICIDE! - The Ultimate TREASON! CIVIL WAR! - the most vicious of conflicts. Matthew, an innocent, young scribe and general helper at the Priory of St John, on the outskirts of York, is taken to a tavern to act as recorder for a dying old man, incarcerated in the top room for more than twenty five years. He is also required to be a nurse and servant for this old man. In return, he is told a story, relating to the life of the last Plantagenet king, Richard the Third, in which those events occurred, including one of the greatest mysteries of that age. The true fate of THE PRINCES IN THE TOWER!
Concubine Affair
Concubine Affair
Shelby, Quig
¥39.14
A story of reincarnation, and an undying love that reaches through the centuries. Mental health nurse Alain Fontaney finds a soul mate in high-class patient Verity Forster. As she drifts in and out of psychosis, both discover this is their second forbidden affair. Verity was once an Emperor's concubine, and Alain the Jesuit priest she loved and lost. Alain discovers a drug that connects their past lives with the present, and with Verity's help fights to rewrite history. If not, the Emperor, reborn as Verity's playboy husband, will triumph once more.
Presidents of the United States of America
Presidents of the United States of America
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
The United States of America is a relatively young country but already has a distinguished history and in this time has been shaped by some great men who have had to make brave and sometimes unpopular choices for the good of the country. This book has facts on the first 25 men to serve as President of the United States. Spanning from George Washington's birth in 1732 through to William McKinley's assassination in 1901. The book contains facts on the families, life before taking office, policies, political battles and the later lives of these influential leaders.
Swords of El Cid
Swords of El Cid
Hill, Tom
¥29.33
Swords, combat, ransom, siege, battle, rape, starvation, revenge, bloodshed, justice, honour and death. The life of the famous El Cid as he wages medieval warfare to seize Valencia. A thousand years ago the Christian Knights of the Kings of Leon fight the ruling Muslim Moors and the dreaded Almoravids of the Sahara for the right to rule Spain.
Soccer Rules Quiz Book
Soccer Rules Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Watched and played by hundreds of millions of people around the globe, the sport's popularity continues to grow. One of the things that keeps people talking about games are referee's decisions. Everybofy seems to think they could do a better job. This quiz book puts that to the test with question about regulations, punishments, equipment and much more so put your knowledge to the test and see if you really do know more than the referee.
Amazing Pub Quiz Book - Volume 1
Amazing Pub Quiz Book - Volume 1
Goldstein, Jack
¥29.33
Which band was originally called Strontium 90? Who was King of England during the great fire of London? What is the currency used in Malaysia? And in which video game did we first meet Guybrush Threepwood? This fantastic quiz book features four hundred questions split into forty sections covering all areas of geography, history, literature, music, sport, science and general knowledge. Whether you are a trivia master or a beginner on the quest to prove your knowledge, this is a perfect addition to your bookshelf.
Harry Potter - The Complete Quiz Book
Harry Potter - The Complete Quiz Book
Goldstein, Jack
¥48.95
How much do you know about the world of Harry Potter, his friends and of course his enemies? Do you know what language Merpeople speak? How long does felix felicis take to prepare? Who played Delores Umbridge in the films? And what colour hue does the Dogbreath potion have? This fantastically fun quiz book contains eight hundred questions (and answers!) covering every aspect of wizarding life including the characters, life at Hogwarts, spells, potions, fantastic beasts plus much, much more. It contains all of the questions from both Jack Goldstein's Ultimate Quiz Book and Frankie Taylor's Amazing Quiz Book, even adding some completely new ones!From questions even a muggle could answer all the way through to trivia that would test Dumbledore himself, this is the perfect way to test your Harry Potter knowledge.
Gwen Stefani Quiz Book
Gwen Stefani Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
Gwen Stefani is the multi-talented singer who rose to fame with the band No Doubt. After over 20 years in the spotlight she has shown her unquestionable musical talent as well as turning her hand to fashion, acting and now being a coach on the Voice amongst other things.This quiz book covers subjects from her songs, early days, family, awards and much, much more.
Who Knew Felix Marr?
Who Knew Felix Marr?
Kelly, Paul
¥39.14
"e;Who knew Felix Marr?"e; by Paul Kelly, is a book which has been in his mind for many years and has now finally made it's way to paper. It is a fiction mystery about one particular person, telling the tale of a boy growing up on the streets in Glasgow, who is taken in by a kindly woman starting a care home. Felix grows up the only way he can, by surviving however he has too...
Crocodile Masquerade
Crocodile Masquerade
Shelby, Quig
¥39.14
After the murder of his family in South Africa, Joost van Houten relocates to London, and opens a nursing agency. When he falls for albino nurse Bheki Ncube they both become the target of a voodoo gang, and high preistess Dela Eden Obi. Joost has an old African crocodile mask that mediates between the living and the dead, and Bheki her delicious body, worth a fortune in ritual magic parts. But when the chance of resurrecting his wife arrives, Joost must make the hardest decision of his life - whom to love. And whilst Bheki flips from sub to domme, dela's murderous husband is facing a life locked in chastity.
101 Amazing Mythical Beasts
101 Amazing Mythical Beasts
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that a Hippogriff is supposedly the offspring of a horse and a griffin? Or that a Greek Sphinx generally has a male face, whereas an Egyptian one has a female visage? Where does the Skunk Ape roam, and how can you spot a Kitsune in human form? Is Slenderman the most frightening mythical creature, or is that honour bestowed on the fearsome Gashadokuro? This fantastic book contains details of over one hundred mythical beasts and legendary creatures, organised into categories for easy reference. Whether you are interested in the beasts of anywhere from Ancient Greece to modern-day Africa, this is the book for you!