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Eminent Victorians
Eminent Victorians
Stratchey, Lytton
¥19.52
Lytton Stratchey's 1918 biography of four eminent figures from the Victorian era (Cardinal Manning, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Arnold and General Gordon) established his unique style of irreverence and wit that cemented forever his place in the biographer hall of fame.
Death at the Excelsior
Death at the Excelsior
Wodehouse, P. G.
¥19.52
A classic comedy from the creator of Jeeves, P. G. Wodehouse.
Jody
Jody
Berry, Ian
¥19.52
Jody, like Lisa and Holly, has extremely well developed ESP powers. This allows her to levitate herself (flying sounds much better), speak to the others mind to mind - telepathy - and more. Their powers grow almost by the day, they discover more and more things they didn't know they could do - until now. The three girls call themselves the Angels and spend most of their spare time when not at school (and sometimes when that's where they should be) using their powers to fix things for people such as the Ministry of Defence. Want a broken nuclear submarine fixing? Call for the Angels. Want a member of the Royal Family protecting? Call for the Angels. This part of the saga is told by Jody herself, taking over from Lisa in the writing things down department.
Mapp and Lucia
Mapp and Lucia
Benson, E. F.
¥19.52
The fourth novel in E. F. Benson's classic 'Mapp and Lucia' comedy series following the lives of Emmeline "e;Lucia"e; Lucas and Elizabeth Mapp in the one-upmanship and snobbery of the 1920s/30s British social scene.
Doctor Who Quiz Book
Doctor Who Quiz Book
Andrews, Paul
¥19.52
How well do you know Doctor Who? This Quiz book will test even the most avid fan, with questions that span all eleven incarnations of the Doctor, his companions and enemies! Test yourself and your friends with this Doctor Who Quiz Book.
James Bond 50th Anniversary Quiz Book
James Bond 50th Anniversary Quiz Book
Dugdale, Mike
¥19.52
The James Bond Quiz Book is a fun selection of original questions (and answers!), comprehensively covering the last 50 years of Bond, including the latest film - Skyfall! As a fun family game it will separate the Goldfinger's from the Oddjob's, the Scaramanga's from the Nick-Nack's, and is a fantastic way to enjoy Bond even more.
Guide to Company Downsizing
Guide to Company Downsizing
Slater, Rus
¥19.52
This guide is not aimed at board Chairmen of global companies or at the Human Resource Directors of large organisations; it is aimed at the small-business owner or the line manager who is actually going to have to look someone in the eye and tell them that they don't have a job any more .
Touch my Lips
Touch my Lips
Veale, Bernard
¥19.52
Freddie Huntsman has to deal with Giovanni Tito, a racketeer who wants a casino in the state. Tito has the daughter of State Governor Bronson, Freddie boss and Jadi Benton, Freddie's live-in girlfriend, held captive against the signing of the Casino Bill by the Governor. Freddie tricks Tito in releasing the girls but gets entangled with Candy Barr, which causes great upset with Jadi Benton. Freddie battles on with the support of his friends and finally, after a confrontation with Claudio the cocaine-addicted son of Tito, brings the Tito Empire to an end.
Mightier Than a Lord
Mightier Than a Lord
Grigor, Iain Fraser
¥19.52
Near the end of the nineteenth century, the Gaelic-speaking crofters of the Scottish Highlands rose in revolutionary struggle against their English landlords for the right to live in security on their own ancestral clan lands.
Contract
Contract
Sterling, Eric
¥19.52
When Danny McAllister loses his job and seeks to drown his sorrows in the local pub, his personal woes inadvertently start a chain of events that ignites trails in all directions; all of which will ultimately lead to the biggest of bonfires seen for a long time in sleepy Tetlow. The good, the bad and the ugly are all in town for an hilarious rollercoater ride resulting in a breathtaking climax that will leave your head spinning
Orinoco
Orinoco
Veale, Bernard
¥19.52
Dane Martin was dragged up in an orphanage put through an indifferent high-school education which fitted him for very little. He, and his best friend Tommy Garner, steal cars and sell them to oil-rich Arabs. Tommy was skilled with engines and Dane knew how to pick the best opportunities...
Girl Who Watched
Girl Who Watched
Funnell, Lyn
¥19.52
When obnoxious journalist Don Collins was sent to Cuba on a Press Trip, he got drunk and attacked a young Cuban girl. Life completely changed for their two families, although neither of them were aware of the other family.
101 Amazing Inspirational and 101 Amazing Philosophical Quotes
101 Amazing Inspirational and 101 Amazing Philosophical Quotes
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
This collection contains two books from Jimmy Russell and Jack Goldstein:101 Amazing Inspirational Quotes:There are days when we all need a little pick-me-up. This book contains 101 fantastic motivational pieces of advice from key figures of the last two thousand years. With sources including prominent historical thinkers, lines from movies and TV shows and some of the greatest inspirational lyrics of all time, this book will help you get through the day and achive your goals with a smile on your face. Whether you are finding life a struggle and need to hear some positive words, or you are looking to inspire and motivate others, this is a perfect and varied collection of quotes.101 Amazing Philosophical Quotes:Are you looking for a meaningful quote to add into your presentation? Or do you want to seek philosophical inspiration every day from the great and the good? If so, then this is the book for you. Contained within are 101 amazing philosophical quotes from all walks of life - from luminaries such as Socrates and Einstein all the way to unexpected sources including video games and the musical world.
Superman Villains Quiz Book
Superman Villains Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
This book contains well over 100 questions on the villains that continue to plague Superman, from who created the characters to events throughout comics history.
Dark Night's Work
Dark Night's Work
Gaskell, Elizabeth
¥19.52
A fantastic work of classic English literature from the author of Cranford, Elizabeth Gaskell.
Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson
Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson
Tench, Lieutenant-General Watkin
¥19.52
A fantastic eye-witness account of the first four years of the Australian settlement that became modern day Sydney. Written by Lieutenant-General Watkin Tench, who served in the First Fleet.
Desert Drama
Desert Drama
Doyle, Arthur Conan
¥19.52
A fantastic novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about a group of European and American tourists taken hostage in Egypt by Islamic extremists.
Taylor Swift Quiz Book
Taylor Swift Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
This book contains 100 questions on Taylor Swift. A varied selection from record titles to family members, record sales to romantic partners.
Joker Quiz Book
Joker Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
This book contains 100 questions on what is one of the most popular villains ever printed. Batman's nemesis the Joker. Questions on the comics and his various TV and movie appearances.
Gallant Grenadier
Gallant Grenadier
Brereton, Captain Frederick Sadleir
¥19.52
A classic adventure story from Captain Frederick Sadleir Brereton, RAMC. Set during the events of the Crimean war, this is a fantastic book in the tradition of boy's adventure novels.
Flash Villains Quiz Book
Flash Villains Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
This is a quiz book on the enemies of The Flash. Collectively known as the Rogues they are some of the most recognisable villains in comics today. Unlike other comics characters the Rogues share a group dynamic and their histories in comics are interwoven with each other. So prepare to test yourself on these villains, not supervillains, they hate that term and see how far your knowledge stretches on these characters that are often a thorn in the side of the scarlet speedster.