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Paradoxes of Catholicism
Paradoxes of Catholicism
Benson, Robert Hugh
¥19.52
A fascinating apologetic work by writer of fiction and nonfiction Robert Hugh Benson.
101 Amazing Facts about Queen Victoria
101 Amazing Facts about Queen Victoria
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Did you know that Queen Victoria could speak five different languages? Or that her closest childhood friend was a King Charles spaniel by the name of Dash? What did she ask staff to do instead of knocking on her door? And how did she deliberately annoy Prime Minister William Gladstone? All of these facts and more can be found in this fantastic guide to the long-reigning monarch and Empress of India. This book is perfect for those studying Queen Victoria at school, or even for those who are just interested in learning more about one of history's most fascinating figures.
Harry Styles - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Harry Styles - The Ultimate Quiz Book
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
Are you the world's biggest Harry Styles fan? This excellent quiz book contains 200 questions to test anyone's knowledge, from questions a total newbie should know all the way through to trivia that would challenge even the ultimate Directioner, this is a fantastic addition to any bookshelf. With easy navigation between each question and answer section, you are sure to love this amazing quiz. Play it yourself or test your friends!
Divergent Quiz Book
Divergent Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
Divergent is the book and movie from themind of Veronica Roth, published in 2011. It is a future tale set in the Divergent Universe,The story follows Beatrice Prior as she explores her identity within a society that defines its people by their social and personality based affiliation with the five factions. This book contains questions on both the novel and the movie, the characters, factions, locations and much more so be dauntless and take on the quiz and see if just maybe there is a place in the Erudite faction for you.
101 Amazing Facts about Snakes
101 Amazing Facts about Snakes
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
How often does a snake shed its skin? What is the world's most venomous species? What incredible ability are rattlesnakes currently evolving? And why are scientists studying the venom of the black mamba? All of these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook containing over one hundred facts, separated into sections for easy reference. So if you want to know why should still handle a dead rattlesnake with care, or which place on earth contains the highest number of deadly snakes per square metre, then this is the book for you!
Once Upon a World - The Old Testament
Once Upon a World - The Old Testament
Duncan, Robert
¥19.52
"e;On the first day the world had ever known, God had a busy week in front of Him..."e;So begins Once Upon A World, a delightful series of Bible stories for children. With stories selected from the Old and New Testaments, the fresh clear style of writer and illustrator Robert Duncan gives this eBook a widespread appeal. Once Upon A World presents a happy combination of faith and humour that will appeal to families both remote from and close to the Christian faith.This eBook contains Robert Duncan's retellings of stories from the Old Testament.
Stories of the Deugar
Stories of the Deugar
Kristen, Clive
¥19.52
These stories of the Deugar are based on a chronology of legends featuring a magical and mysterious creature from a wild Northumberland valley. The Deugar is a cousin of other similarly strange creatures from remote areas of the world. But is The Deugar good or evil? The jury is out. It is for you to decide.
Willy the Whizz and the Wormhole
Willy the Whizz and the Wormhole
Funnell, Lyn
¥19.52
Will Spalding had an IQ of 172. But nobody knew it yet. And nobody would realise it even when he constructed what was probably the most amazing invention that the world had ever seen. Actually most of the world would never see it!Read the hilarious story of what happens when Will's little sister Maud crawls into it, and how Will and his friends (with the help of Einstein the dog) try to get her back without Will's Mum Pru finding out.
101 Amazing Facts about the Vatican City
101 Amazing Facts about the Vatican City
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
How much do you know about the Vatican City? The walled enclave is one of the world's top tourist destinations, attracting millions of people each year with its amazing architecture and works of art. This fascinating book contains over one hundred interesting facts about the Vatican, with sections covering everything from the Sistine Chapel to the Swiss Guards, various landmarks and much more - including of course those who have held the exalted position of Pope. Whether you are looking to visit the Vatican or are just interested in the history of such as unique state, this is the perfect addition for your bookshelf.
Phantom Catnapper
Phantom Catnapper
Fenelon, Susan
¥19.52
Howard is a wealthy cat. Under the terms of his late-owner's will, he inherits her mansion, and estate, on condition that he provides a home for nine needy cats. The rescued cats soon move in and make themselves at home. Unfortunately, they are haunted by a mysterious 'Phantom Cat.' Legend states that when the Phantom Cat is sighted, a tragedy will take place. One-by-one, the cats disappear, kidnapped by the fearsome Phantom Cat of Howard House.
Travels through History - The Balkans
Travels through History - The Balkans
Worker, Julian
¥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.
Healing Teas for your Body, Mind & Soul
Healing Teas for your Body, Mind & Soul
Carraz-Bernabei, Estelle
¥19.52
Enhance your life with the great therapeutic and healthful benefits of teas. From green tea to herbal decoctions that can treat obesity to the common cold. Find useful ways to relax the mind, strengthen the body, and soothe the soul. In the book of Healing Teas for your Body, Mind & Soul you will discover: * How to blend, brew, and appreciate more than 45 varieties of green,white,black, oolong and herbal teas. * Up-to-date information on the health benefits of drinking green tea. * Common ailments and how they can be helped with herbal teas. * Wonderful tea history, recipes, glossary tea terms, therapeutic benefits, and traditions from around the world
Sherlock Holmes and the Acton Body-Snatchers
Sherlock Holmes and the Acton Body-Snatchers
Little, John A.
¥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.
James Arthur Quiz Book
James Arthur Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥19.52
Did you watch James Arthur win The X Factor? Did you enjoy the performances of the shy singer from Middlesbrough? Have you bought his debut single 'Impossible'? If you are a fan of James Arthur or would like to find out more about him and his rise to fame The James Arthur Quiz Book is for you.What English football team does James support? How many siblings does James have? What record company signed James when he won The X Factor in 2012? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in this new quiz book.Test your knowledge of James and his time on The X Factor by trying to answer the brain-teasing questions in this book and learn something new about the man and his music. This is a must-have book for everyone who supported James during his time on The X Factor and all his many fans who have followed his journey from the first audition through to becoming the X Factor final winner.
Alone in the Crowd
Alone in the Crowd
Field, Amanda J
¥19.52
Alone in the Crowd discusses the identity of nineteenth-century Paris, one of the most widely imaged cities in the modern world, whose most enduring attribute is that of a city of spectacle - a city of the pleasure of looking and being looked at simultaneously. Did Haussmann's re-figuring of the city, with its unrelenting straight boulevards, stirring vistas and uniform buildings, create a 'mass produced' image of Paris? If so, who benefited - and who lost out - in the construction of this new identity? Did the boulevards represent dystopia as well as utopia?
Day of the Confederacy
Day of the Confederacy
Stephenson, Nathaniel W.
¥19.52
A fascinating look at the events of the American Civil War. Part of the fifty volume series on American history, Chronicles of America.
Land We Live In
Land We Live In
Mann, Henry
¥19.52
A fantastic look at the history of the United States by American author, editor, journalist, civil war veteran and politician Henry Mann.
Man Who Died
Man Who Died
Lawrence, D. H.
¥19.52
D. H. Lawrence's classic two-part story, originally published as 'The Escaped Cock', is a re-imagining of the Biblical story of the Resurrection. The author himself described the story in a letter to his friend Earl Brewster thusly:'I wrote a story of the Resurrection, where Jesus gets up and feels very sick bout everything, and can't stand the old crowd any more - so cuts out - and as he heals up, he begins to find what an astonishing place the phenomenal world is, far more marvellous than any salvation or heaven - and thanks his stars he needn't have a mission any more.'
Poison Belt
Poison Belt
Conan Doyle, Arthur
¥19.52
Arthur Conan Doyle's fantastic second adventure starring the intrepid Professor Challenger. The Professor sends cryptic telegrams to his companions from the events of 'The Lost World', Edward Malone, Lord John Roxton, and Professor Summerlee, telling them to join them at his home. There he tells them that he has detected a giant belt of poisonous ether that the Earth is about to come in to contact with, and they must all seal themselves in a room with oxygen tanks to protect themselves. How will they survive as the whole world dies around them?
LOS DOCE DIAS DE PASCUAS
LOS DOCE DIAS DE PASCUAS
Tanner, Suzy-Jane
¥19.52
Doce Dias de Navidad es la interpretacion de renombre mundial de los ninos autor Suzy-Jane Tanner del villancico conocido. Bellamente ilustrado con 12 dibujos en color, y "e;regalos"e; nuevas adecuado para ninos pequenos, este libro maravilloso que seguramente sera una de las favoritas de Navidad. Este libro tambien esta disponible en una amplia gama de otros idiomas.
Shaping The Ripples
Shaping The Ripples
Wallington, Paul
¥19.52
Jack Bailey's life wasn't worth living - until someone tries to take it away. Scarred by his childhood, and working as a counsellor at a domestic crisis centre in York, Jack Bailey often thinks of ending what he sees as a worthless life. But when he is targeted by a ruthless serial killer, who seems determined to destroy every aspect of his life, he finds that maybe it is worth fighting for. With the police suspecting Jack is responsible for the gruesome killings, he is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse. Can he unmask and stop the killer before it is too late? Operating as both an exciting thriller and an exploration of to what extent we are shaped by our childhood experiences, this is a gripping and thought provoking read.