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Two Penniless Princesses
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A fantastic historical adventure novel set in mid-15th century Scotland and France.
Ups and Downs in the Life of a Distressed Gentleman
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A funny and weird biography of 'Mr Daniel Wheelwright' by the 'author of Tales and Sketches, Such as They Are'.
Warden
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The first in Anthony Trollope's "e;Chronicles of Barsetshire"e; series, this novel follows the story of Mr Septimus Harding, the elderly warden of the alm house Hiram's Hospital.
Sherlock Holmes and the Holland Park Cannibal
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In this exciting short story, Holmes and Watson investigate the case of a missing woman whose body parts appear to have been partially harvested. Delving into a rather murky underground scene they find themselves in Holland Park where a certain retired army surgeon develops a taste for home-made sausages. This rather grizzly Sherlockian tale was first published in 2015 in the second collection of the Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes.
Aileen the Alien
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A light-hearted novella about alien abduction that will make you smile and will make you think. A middle-aged man heads off for a break on the wild west coast of Scotland but gets a much greater change of routine than he expected. This fast-paced tale is surprising, entertaining and thought-provoking. It reveals another world rather close to home that is strangely similar to our own world, but also very different.
Football Fiction
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An interactive fantasy football adventure game in which the reader acts as the star player. Based upon a role-playing concept, the reader is challenged to appear as a substitute midway in an international football match alongside a team consisting of fictional players. They must then seek to score the goals in order to 'win' the story, although depending upon their performance their team may also lose or draw, or they might be injured, substituted and even sent off. Football Fiction places an emphasis on team-work and self-determination, stimulates decision-making, and encourages football fans to enjoy reading. The book contains differing results dependant upon decisions made, and can be re-read time after time after time. Suitable for all football fans aged 8+, and no upper age limit!
Wieland
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By Charles Brockden Brown this novel was first published in 1798 and is the first and most famous American Gothic novel.Set around the time of the American Revolutionary Wars it tells the story of the Wieland family, the father was a German immigrant who founded his own religion that failed causing him to spontaneously combust after which he soon dies.His children all begin to hear voices, affairs take place, followed by a few murders and a suicide and so the story continues...
Emma
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Emma is one of Jane Austen's classic novels set in Georgian Regency England.Emma spends her time matchmaking, but not always with the outcome that she had hoped for.
Chateau and Country Life in France
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Mary King Waddington was an American author who married a French diplomat. This is her tale of moving to live in France.
My Native Land
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A fascinating patriotic look at the history of the United States. From the Liberty Bell to Custer to Yellowstone Park to the Witches of Salem to the Great Northwest and the Warm Southeast, read about many different aspects of America that have made it the country it is today.
Quaint Courtships
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A fantastic collection of ten novelettes from the early 20th century.
Predator's Picnic
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Marc Gregor had spent ten years in the Middle East and Afghanistan fighting for America. He was tired of living off a reserve officer's pay and anxious to get back to civilian life so he chose nice steady Switzerland and went there to look for a job. He found the job but it was not what he had planned and resigning turned out to be a rather permanent option. His inclination to cut and run was canceled by his first sight of Cherie, the Sergeant's daughter. After that he struggled to find out exactly what he and a bunch of the toughest mercenary soldiers he had ever seen were being trained for. Every man was out for himself and Marc uses his hard-won skills to keep ahead of the Colonel, the Sergeant and the predator pack. This was no picnic.
101 Amazing Brainteasers
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Contained within this book are over one hundred fun brainteasers for children and adults alike. Covering subjects including numbers, words, logic problems and lateral thinking they are sure to have you scratching your head - until you reveal the answers (at which point you'll say you knew it all along!)These brainteasers are separated into sections for easy navigation and will test every area of your brain whether you are old or young. Full answers and solutions are provided.
Adam Levine - The Quiz Book
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Adam Levine is the American singer-songwriter that is also the lead singer for the band Maroon 5. Adam is hugely popular due to Maroon 5's massive worldwide standing and his entertaining appearances as coach on the voice. From his early life in LA to his time in New York and back again this quiz book has 100 questions about his music, family, entrepreneurial exploits and much more. This book will test the knowledge of the biggest Adam Levine fans and is full of interesting trivia. So go ahead and see what you know about Maroon 5 and their magnetic front man.
GreekQuest
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Discover an amazing life in Ancient Greece when you enter this adventure from the international superselling gamebook author of the GrailQuest series, Herbie Brennan.
Pavillion
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Pavilion - Samuel's story sets the opulence and excesses of the former Prince Regent, recently crowned George IV and his summer residence the magnificent Brighton Pavilion against a young architect's assistant Samuel Grey who finds himself working there. Samuel has a heavy social conscience and is appalled at the King's profligacy when the working people of England are hungry and suppressed following the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815. After accidentally witnessing the violation of Caroline a young servant girl in the fables tunnels underneath the Pavilion by one of the King's acolytes, Samuel first vows to avenge her, then falls in love with her. But after making a terrible discovery in one of the tunnels their plans for revenge expand even further than either of them had dared to imagine, perhaps even to the toppling of the Monarchy itself. A lot of the characters, the King, Lord Alvanley and John Nash obviously did exist but I have taken some liberties with their manner and propensities!
Sherlock Holmes and the Chelsea Necrophile
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In another fascinating Sherlockian tale from John A. Little, a mysterious organ plays itself while carrying a strange coded message along its keyboard, causing a mild-mannered vicar to seek the assistance of Holmes and Watson. The famous duo investigate - but with somewhat unexpected results! Available now for the first time as an eBook in its own right, this excellent short story was first published in 2015 in the second collection of The Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes and the Shepherds Bushman
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In this compelling short story, a dying aborigine appears at 221B Baker Street leading our intrepid duo to travel across the water to an old mining village in Ireland. There, a devious plot is uncovered, but can Watson's heroic actions foil the dastardly scheme? This Sherlockian gem was first published in 2016 in the third volume of The Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes and the Notting Hill Rapist
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In this enjoyable and twisted Sherlockian short story, we find pregnant women being stripped of their babies in Kensington Gardners. On further investigation, Holmes and Jasper Lestrade uncover a plot which threatens the very throne of England - but can they act in time to save the Windsors? This intriguing tale was first published in 2016 in the third collection of the Final Tales of Sherlock Holmes.
Brilliant General Knowledge Quiz Book
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Are you knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects? Do you enjoy finding out about famous people and learning interesting facts? Or maybe you are a quizmaster in need of material? Whatever your reason for looking at this book, you are certain to find out something new.Who was Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1841 to 1846? Which country won the first World Cup in 1930 defeating Argentina 4-2? What nationality is the athlete John Walker who was the first man to run a mile under 3 minutes 50 seconds? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in The Best General Knowledge Quiz Book. This book is both educational and fun and it is a good way for all the family to broaden their knowledge. With 100 questions covering all areas of general knowledge including celebrities, films, science, geography, history and sport, there is something for everyone. Whether you want to test yourself against the children or get ready for the local pub quiz, this book is an ideal way to learn more about the world we live in.
Gardening Quiz Book
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Are you a keen gardener? Can you reel off the Latin names for common plants? Are you an expert on famous gardens or do you grow your own fruit and vegetables? To find out how just how much you know about all aspects of gardening why not have a go at the 100 questions in this fun new quiz book. What is the most poisonous variety of mushroom? During what two months of the year does the Forget-me-not flower? What gardener advocated planting a mixture of trees and shrubs, perennials and bulbs and published his ideas in The Wild Garden in 1870? These are just a few of the questions that can be found in The Gardening Quiz Book.Covering a wide range of gardening related topics including celebrity gardeners, plants, flowers and vegetables, famous gardens, gardening implements and the history of popular gardening, this quiz book is certain to teach you something new about your favourite pastime. This is a must-have read for anyone with green fingers and all those who enjoy spending time in the garden.
