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Third Book of Short Stories
Third Book of Short Stories
Funnell, Lyn
¥19.52
The Third book in the Short Stories by Lyn Funnell series of easy reading stories that cover a variety of situations, places and characters. My Box, Village People, Neddie the Nerd, The Newsmaker and more will keep you entertained while your on the move, enjoying a quite Sunday or reading in bed.
Apolysis
Apolysis
Koutsoukos, Marios
¥19.52
Armageddon breaks out. Then an Apocalypse of nuclear fire rains down from the sky. The Second Coming of the Lord is at hand& but Angels, Demons and Men have different plans and murder in their hearts. God is assassinated in a coup that shatters the balance of the universe. And yet& this is just the beginning. A world ravaged by atomic fallout, the Scorched Earth, is now mankind's only home and they have to share it with all the once immortal beings that fell from the spiritual realm. Heaven and Hell raise their mighty citadels and offer protection from the horrors of the post-apocalyptic wilderness to those who would worship them unquestioningly in return. Archangel Michael, now a renegade expelled from the kingdom of Heaven, will join forces with an unlikely ally: Lucifer, the ex-lord of Hell, who lost his throne to one of his captains and was exiled. Together, these two outcasts of the Tyrannical New Order will embark on a quest to open a dimensional portal to a New Promised Land, a place that holds the promise of a new beginning for all the orphaned creations of God. Guided by an eerily familiar-looking old man who comes and goes as he pleases, they will set out to free all of mankind from slavery to fear. Little do they know that the battle to end all battles is about to begin.
Read My Lips
Read My Lips
Veale, Bernard
¥19.52
Frederick Huntsman had a tough childhood. He was deaf for five years before his hearing was restored. His schoolmates shunned him and he never had a girlfriend in high school but this painful past left him with one very helpful skill: he could read lips.He was looking for his first job when he saw two people talking about a kidnapping. He reports this to the police but they do not believe him so he rescues the kidnap victim himself. The victim was the daughter of the town's Mayor who is a very rich man and is vying to become state governor. He employs Freddie as his investigator at a very high salary. Freddie uses his skill to keep track of what Barforth "e;Spike"e; Crawley, the kidnapper is planning to do next. Suddenly Freddie finds himself very popular with the opposite sex. The hunt for Crawley takes him into the woods and an encounter with a grizzly bear and a very attractive girl. He solves a ten year old murder as the mayor is elected to the governorship and Crawley finally corners Freddie, seeking revenge.
Willie the Actor
Willie the Actor
Barry, David
¥19.52
Glancing quickly over the bar, he saw the bartender lying face down in a pool of blood, senselessly gunned down simply because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. New York City in the prohibition era, and Bill Sutton's wife thinks he earns an honest crust as a rent collector. Instead, he leads an extraordinary double-life as 'Willie the Actor', a notorious bank robber. Based on a true story, the novel's protagonist is a gentle gunman who never once fires a shot.But it was believed he was jinxed and almost everyone he works with comes to a violent end.
Brilliant General Knowledge Quiz Book 2
Brilliant General Knowledge Quiz Book 2
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥19.52
Are you a pub quiz fan? Do you enjoy learning about different things? Or maybe you just want to find out how much you know about the world we live in? Both fun and educational, this book is guaranteed to teach you something new.Who was President of the United States of America from 1861 to 1865? What five ingredients do you need to make a Pina Colada? Which English city was the first to have Braille signs in its shopping malls? If you think you know the answers to these questions, or would like to find out, this quiz book is for you.With 100 challenging questions on a variety of topics, including films, science, geography, sport, history, food and drink, there is something to please all ages. You'll never realise how much you don't know until you have tried to answer the brain teasers in this book. Whether you are looking to broaden your general knowledge or gen up for the next quiz night this book is all you need.
Carly Rae Jepsen Quiz Book
Carly Rae Jepsen Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥19.52
Are you a fan of Carly Rae Jepsen? Did you sing along to her Number 1 hit 'Call Me Maybe'? Would you like to find out more about the talented Canadian Idol performer? If so, The Carly Rae Jepsen Quiz Book is for you. What is the name of Carly's debut album which was released in 2008? What does Carly carry in her purse as she like to have it in her tea? On what television show did Carly make her US television debut? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in this fun quiz book. Packed with fascinating facts about Carly and her rise to fame, including many personal details, you are certain to learn something new about the talented singer. Dip into this book to find out about Carly's journey on Canadian Idol, her song choices on the show, her music, subsequent TV appearances, award nominations and performances. This quiz book is a must-have for Carly Rae Jepsen fans of all ages and in all countries.
Alphabet Autos
Alphabet Autos
Flagg, Stephen
¥19.52
An A to Z of classic cars, beautifully brought to life in rhyme and pictures. This wonderfully illustrated eBook will delight children and car-loving parents alike!
Jade Goody Quiz Book
Jade Goody Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥19.52
From when she first entered the UK Big Brother house in 2002 Jade Goody elicited a strong reaction from viewers. While many people loved the down to earth girl from south London, others hated her but over the course of the series she won over many of her detractors with her indomitable spirit and zest for life.After Big Brother nothing would ever be the same again for Jade as she learned to live in the full glare of media attention. The watching world winced at her very public humiliations and errors of judgement but Jade was always quick to own up to her mistakes. When she was diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2008, she faced her toughest battle of all and gained many new admirers for her dignity and unfailing courage.One thing is for certain, that Jade will never be forgotten and this quiz book is dedicated to the memory of the woman who touched so many people with her warmth, humour and bravery. If you loved Jade, you won't want to be without The Jade Goody Quiz Book.
Sixty Years a Nurse Part 3 of 3
Sixty Years a Nurse Part 3 of 3
Mary Hazard
¥19.52
When 18-year-old Mary Hazard touched down in post-war Putney to begin her nurse’s training, she could never have known that it was the beginning of a colourful career that would still be going 60 years later – one of the longest ever serving NHS nurses. For Mary, raised in a strict convent in rural south Ireland, working in her first London hospital was a shocking and life-changing experience. Against a backdrop of ongoing rationing and poverty, she saw for the first time the horrors of disease, the heart-breaking outcomes of failed abortions – and faced the genuine shock of seeing a man naked for the first time! 62 Years a Nurse follows the dramas and emotions as Mary found her feet during those early years. From the firm friends she made under the ever-watchful gaze of Matron and the sisters, to the eclectic mix of Londoners she strove to care for; the Teddy Boys she danced with and the freedom of living away from home; and her own burgeoning love story, as extraordinary as it was romantic – these are the funny and heartwarming moments that helped Mary to follow her dream.
Sixty Years a Nurse Part 2 of 3
Sixty Years a Nurse Part 2 of 3
Mary Hazard
¥19.52
When 18-year-old Mary Hazard touched down in post-war Putney to begin her nurse’s training, she could never have known that it was the beginning of a colourful career that would still be going 60 years later – one of the longest ever serving NHS nurses. For Mary, raised in a strict convent in rural south Ireland, working in her first London hospital was a shocking and life-changing experience. Against a backdrop of ongoing rationing and poverty, she saw for the first time the horrors of disease, the heart-breaking outcomes of failed abortions – and faced the genuine shock of seeing a man naked for the first time! 61 Years a Nurse follows the dramas and emotions as Mary found her feet during those early years. From the firm friends she made under the ever-watchful gaze of Matron and the sisters, to the eclectic mix of Londoners she strove to care for; the Teddy Boys she danced with and the freedom of living away from home; and her own burgeoning love story, as extraordinary as it was romantic – these are the funny and heartwarming moments that helped Mary to follow her dream.
Operation Stay in England
Operation Stay in England
Mignon, Margaret
¥19.52
Ten-year-old Billy Baxter runs into unexpected trouble as he attempts to stop his father from being deployed to Afghanistan. His mischievous antics are thwarted on every side as he carries out one unconvincing scheme after another in an endeavour to keep his father safely at home in England. But why does the Prime Minister want to speak with Billy? Has he gone too far? Operation Stay in England is a funny yet sometimes heart breaking story of boy who has grown up with the televised images of the War on Terror, and is then faced with the reality of his father's tour of duty.
Travels through History - Nine Greek Islands
Travels through History - Nine Greek Islands
Worker, Julian
¥19.52
A travelogue through nine Greek Islands - Rhodes, Symi, Patmos, Samos, Syros, Paros, Tinos, Mykonos, and Delos. The range of history is huge ranging from The Phoenicians to The Ottomans and from The Romans to The Germans in WWII.
Sherlock Holmes and the Chelsea Necrophile
Sherlock Holmes and the Chelsea Necrophile
Little, John A.
¥19.52
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
Sherlock Holmes and the Shepherds Bushman
Little, John A.
¥19.52
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
Sherlock Holmes and the Notting Hill Rapist
Little, John A.
¥19.52
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
Brilliant General Knowledge Quiz Book
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥19.52
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
Gardening Quiz Book
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥19.52
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.
Spice Girls Quiz Book
Spice Girls Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥19.52
The Spice Girls was one of the most influential pop groups of the 1990s and the most successful British band since the Beatles, but how much do you know about the band members? Are you an expert on the multi-award winning, chart topping songsters? Have you followed the careers of Geri, Mel C, Emma, Mel B and Victoria since they left the Spice Girls or would you like to find out more about what they have been up to? Dip into this exciting new quiz book and discover how well you really know the '90s pop sensation.The 100 questions in The Spice Girls Quiz Book have been designed to test your memory of the remarkable Spice Girls' story. The book is full of facts about the original all girl band including the many unforgettable hits, awards and accolades, records, individual ventures, career highlights and personal details.This book about the Spice Girls is one that you won't want to be without and is a nostalgic and fun read for fans of all ages.
Girl Called Jake
Girl Called Jake
Grigor, Iain Fraser
¥19.52
Two natives, one b*stard and a mighty bog... A Girl Called Jake draws on a translation from a hitherto secret archive to tell the story of a gigantic narcotics plant that's built upon a mighty bog. But in a strange and distant land, a rising for liberty is crushed with vicious and unparalleled violence. And in the country of the book's principal action an agitation grows - and grows. For here too is a disturbing spirit of national sentiment. And here too a rising - a strictly unconstitutional affair!!! - takes place. So in the giant plant is fought once more one of the great battles of classical antiquity. But in the very moment of victory - defeat! For just as the cops' big bust gets under way - the whole plant tilts and flips, and sinks forever in its mighty bog: and everything goes back to the good old way that it was. With an introduction: and, by the translator, an afterword.
Adventures of Rum Ba-Ba
Adventures of Rum Ba-Ba
Christopher, Kay
¥19.52
Rum Ba-Ba is a cheeky young lamb who is full of energy. He is always getting himself into scrapes and sees every day as an opportunity for a new adventure. In these eight short stories, ideal for bedtime reading for 6-9 year-olds, Rum Ba-Ba rescues a trapped lamb, makes friends with a fox, saves the flock from a storm, gets his wool sheared, meets a hedgehog, leads the other sheep in a dance, and finds a new home.
Glenfinnan Manuscript
Glenfinnan Manuscript
Grigor, Iain Fraser
¥19.52
This novel is the second in a projected five-part series called The Second British Protectorate - a series of high-concept, story-driven commercial fictions from the viewpoint of alternate history, supposing a sovietised post-war Britain modelled on Cromwell's 17th century Protectorate. The themes are both historical and modern. For instance - what shape would a popular rising against such a state have taken? Who would have collaborated with the regime - who might have resisted - and who might have loafed on the leathered benches of least resistance? What would the state's religious policy have been? Might that policy have forced the merger of the churches of Scotland and England? Might the religious and messianic mania of the 17th century have returned? Might it have been believed that Jesus had come (back) to England? Might George VI have gone to the scaffold as Charles I had - dead by winter axe in London's Whitehall? What role would the great lawyers of the land and their sacred notions of constitutionality and amour-propre (not to mention the school-fees) have had in all of this? What about civil liberties, and clear and present dangers to the state? What about the asymmetric distribution of lethal capacities for oppression and resistance? What about the nature of religious identity as the ideology of that resistance? What role might cocaine have played in a ruined command-economy with a worthless currency? Might the Americans have smuggled it into Britain in huge quantities as a way of funding democratic terrorism? The Glenfinnan Manuscript (the lass with the siller buckle) - as the churches of Scotland and England are forced to merge, a band of outlaw Daniels murder the Archbishop of Canterbury in the very centre of Edinburgh, and escape with six tons of English (or British) gold. But - where is that gold now?