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A World Without Princes (The School for Good and Evil, Book 2)
A World Without Princes (The School for Good and Evil, Book 2)
Soman Chainani
¥58.86
It’s all happy ever after in the School for Good and Evil… or is it? The second title in the NYT bestselling fantasy adventure series – perfect for girls who prefer their fairy tales with a twist. After saving themselves and their fellow students from a life pitched against one another, Sophie and Agatha are back home again, living happily ever after. But life isn't exactly a fairy tale… When Agatha secretly wishes she’d chosen a different happy ending with Prince Tedros, the gates to the School for Good and Evil open once again. But everything has changed and a happy ending seems further away than ever…
The Lost Diary Of Tutankhamun’s Mummy
The Lost Diary Of Tutankhamun’s Mummy
Clive Dickinson
¥51.50
ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SCANDAL Nefertidy Tells All! Newly discovered diaries and postcards from Ancient Egypt reveal that King Tutankhamun was a bit of a mummy's boy – but what can you expect from a nine-year-old ruler with a mother like Nefertidy! Astonishing details of life in Ancient Egypt are revealed from a completely different perspective. / Pharaohs and pyramids / Hieroglyphics and hairstyles / Scribes and slaves / Isis, Osiris and all those other gods / Floodings and feasts / Medicine and mummies / Treasures and trophies / And much, much more! You've never read anything like it before!
Black Bread White Beer
Black Bread White Beer
Niven Govinden
¥30.41
OBSERVER BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2012 LONGLISTED FOR THE DSC PRIZE FOR SOUTH ASIAN LITERATURE Amal is driving his wife Claud from London to her parents’ country house. In the wake of Claud’s miscarriage, it is a journey that will push their relationship – once almost perfect – towards possible collapse. In this, his latest novel, Govinden casts a critical eye on a society in which, in spite of never-ending advances in social media communications, the young still find it difficult to communicate. A devastatingly passionate and real portrait of a marriage, ‘Black Bread White Beer’ keenly captures the abandon, selfishness, hazards and pleasures that come with giving your life to another.
Dinner with a Vampire (The Dark Heroine, Book 1)
Dinner with a Vampire (The Dark Heroine, Book 1)
Abigail Gibbs
¥54.84
The addictive, enthralling debut by online sensation Abigail Gibbs. The sexiest romance you’ll read this year. One moment can change your life forever… For Violet Lee, a chance encounter on a darkened street draws her into a world beyond her wildest imaginings, a timeless place of vast elegance and immeasurable wealth – of beautiful mansions and lavish parties – where a decadent group of friends live for pleasure alone. A place from which there is no escape… no matter how hard Violet tries. Yet all the riches in the world can’t mask the darkness that lies beneath the gilded surface, embodied in the charismatic but dangerous Kaspar Varn. Violet and Kaspar surrender to a passion that transcends their separate worlds – but it’s a passion that comes at a price. As featured on BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Sunday Times, Guardian, Mail Online, Huffington Post and Sugarscape.
Yorkshire Dales (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 130)
Yorkshire Dales (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 130)
John Lee
¥257.90
A definitive natural history of the Yorkshire Dales, covering the range of wildlife habitats, rich cultural heritage and ecological history of one of our best-loved National Parks. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a special place: its outstanding scenery and the diversity of habitats is perhaps unrivalled in any other National Park in Britain. This rich biodiversity has been a great attraction to naturalists for over two centuries. But to fully appreciate the present-day plant and animal communities, their status and the constraints upon them, it is important to understand the geology and landscape history of the National Park, including the role that human populations have played in modifying the environment. In this long-anticipated New Naturalist volume, John Lee introduces the National Park, exploring both its geology and geomorphology, and describing the role of early naturalists and the Yorkshire Naturalists Union in recording and understanding the natural history of the Dales. He describes the major habitats or groups of habitats which underline the ecological importance of the Dales. Lee covers the earliest settlement times to the modern day, and he focuses in particular on the most iconic plant of the Dales, the Lady’s Slipper Orchid, arguably the rarest of native British plants, which until recently was thought to be confined to a single plant in the Dales. Lee takes a historical approach, describing its near eradication and early attempts to conserve it – including the establishment of a secret society – concluding with recent scientific conservation approaches.
Queen Victoria:A Life of Contradictions
Queen Victoria:A Life of Contradictions
Matthew Dennison
¥66.22
A fresh, witty, accessible life of Queen Victoria. Not since Lytton Strachey has the irony, contradictions and influence of this Queen been treated with such flourish or biographical insight. 'Queen Victoria had a very complicated and psychologically fascinating personality and only a very talented biographer could get to the key of her character. Fortunately in Matthew Dennison's pithy, well-researched, beautifully written and very accessible book, she has found one' Andrew Roberts Queen Victoria is Britain’s queen of contradictions. In her combination of deep sentimentality and bombast; cultural imperialism and imperial compassion; fear of intellectualism and excitement at technology; romanticism and prudishness, she became a spirit of the age to which she gave her name. Victoria embraced photography, railway travel and modern art; she resisted compulsory education for the working classes, recommended for a leading women’s rights campaigner ‘a good whipping’ and detested smoking. She may or may not have been amused. Meanwhile she reinvented the monarchy and wrestled with personal reinvention. She lived in the shadow of her mother and then under the tutelage of her husband; finally she embraced self-reliance during her long widowhood. Fresh, witty and accessible, Queen Victoria is a compelling assessment of Victoria’s mercurial character and impact, written with the irony, flourish and insight that this Queen and her rule so richly deserve.
Me and You
Me and You
Claudia Carroll
¥45.62
Heartbreaking and uplifting, Me and You is a story about how hard it is to leave our old selves behind, the tough choices we sometimes have to make and how love and friendship can heal the most damaged of hearts. “I’m fine. I’m sorry. Please take care of him for me. And maybe one day I’ll get to explain.” Angie knows a lot about her best friend Kitty. She knows Kitty is mad and wild and loves to wear clashing colours. She knows she’s incredibly funny and generous but also very unreliable. And she knows that there is a perfect explanation for Kitty standing her up on her birthday. She thinks she knows everything about Kitty, except she doesn’t. Kitty knows that she is the happiest she has ever been. She knows she’s so lucky to have a lovely boyfriend, Simon and a best friend like Angie. But what she doesn’t know is that on this night, her past is finally going to catch up with her and change everything. If you love Marian Keyes and Melissa Hill you’ll adore Claudia Carroll’s Me and You.
Churchill’s Angels
Churchill’s Angels
Ruby Jackson
¥45.62
The first in a series of books featuring four young women whose lives will be forever changed by WWII. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn. It is 1939 and in the town of Dartford, Grace, Sally and twins Daisy and Rose, are determined to do their bit when war is declared. Grace, desperate to get away from her sad home life, signs up for the Land Army. Sally’s dream of stage school is thwarted by the war, but she finds hope in an unexpected place. For the twins, nothing has prepared them for the shock of the blitz and the nightly raids on their hometown. Rose signs on at the local munitions factory, but with her brothers away fighting, Daisy is needed at home in her father’s greengrocer shop. When she unwittingly trespasses on a wealthy estate and meets the aristocratic flying ace, Adair, Daisy initially dismisses him as a ‘toff’. But they become friends and Adair encourages Daisy to indulge her passion for aeroplanes. Could Daisy’s dream of being a pilot be closer than she thinks? And in these uncertain times, a girl would have to be crazy to fall in love, wouldn’t she?
On a Wing and a Prayer
On a Wing and a Prayer
Ruby Jackson
¥51.50
The fourth in a series of books featuring four young women whose lives will be forever changed by WWII. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn. Rose Petrie is desperate to do something for the war effort. Despite the daily hardships and the nightly bombing raids, her sister, Daisy, and their friends all seem to be thriving in their war work. Rose is doing her best down at the munitions factory, but she is dealt a blow when her childhood sweetheart, Stan, tells her he doesn’t feel the same way about her. Determined to get away and make a new start, Rosie decides to put her mechanical skills, learned from her father and brothers, to good use and signs up for the Women’s Auxiliary Service, or ATS. But Rose discovers that delivering fruit and veg in her father’s greengrocer’s van is very different to driving trucks for the army in a country under seize. While learning the ropes, Rose will learn that things never go according to plan, either in love or war. But with grit, determination and a bit of luck, Rose is determined that she, and the rest of the country, will keep shining through…
A Bull Rider's Pride (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Welcome to Ramblewood, Book 8)
A Bull Rider's Pride (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Welcome to Ramblewood, Book 8)
Amanda Renee
¥29.43
TOO MUCH TO LOSE Surgical resident Sheila Lindstrom’s career is right on track, until a handsome bull rider lands on her operating table and smack in the middle of her carefully planned life. As a patient, Brady Sawyer is strictly off limits; but as a man, he’s hard to resist. Brady knows a death-defying cowboy with a four-year-old son isn’t part of Sheila’s plan, but he can’t stop thinking about her…and it’s obvious the feeling is mutual. He’s also determined to get back in the arena, and she’s dead set against it. Can he convince her some things are worth the risk?
An Unlikely Bride For The Billionaire (Mills & Boon Cherish)
An Unlikely Bride For The Billionaire (Mills & Boon Cherish)
Michelle Douglas
¥22.07
A most unlikely match! Mia wants to keep her head down, not get distracted by handsome billionaire Dylan Fairweather! Asked to help plan his sister’s wedding, she can’t say no to his other outrageous proposition: pose as Dylan’s girlfriend so he can assess his future brother-in-law’s intentions! Shy Mia doubts anyone would believe he’s dating her…especially if they discovered the secret past she’s worked so hard to leave behind. But as she grows closer to Dylan, Mia might just find she’s more than worthy of this prince among men…
In The Sheikh's Service (Mills & Boon Modern)
In The Sheikh's Service (Mills & Boon Modern)
Susan Stephens
¥30.51
Uncaging the lion of the desert… Sheikh Shazim Al Q’Aqabi is horrified to discover that the woman who will execute his late brother’s conservation dream is the exotic dancer he encountered in London! But Isla Sinclair’s feisty nature is like a cool glass of water in the desert to the un-challenged ruler. For his entire life, Shazim’s only mistress has been duty. Now he’s considering a far more pleasurable way to spend his nights under the desert stars. Yet acting on his desire for such an unsuitable woman would be tantamount to treason! Shazim will have to make the hardest decision of his life…
The Girl He Used To Love (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) (Grace Note Records, Book 1
The Girl He Used To Love (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) (Grace Note Records, Book 1
Amy Vastine
¥22.07
The past will always be between them He swore he’d never return home. Then a flat tire lands Dean Presley back in Grass Lake, Tennessee, and he’s forced to confront the woman he left behind. Faith Stratton was once the love of his life. Now her gifted brother could be the rising Nashville star Dean needs for his struggling music label. But it means taking Sawyer away from the horse therapy farm that Faith’s so proud of. That won’t be easy, especially since those old feelings that started all the trouble… Well, let’s just say he can’t go back there, because he doesn’t want to relive the memories of the terrible accident that drove them apart.
The Pregnant Colton Bride (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense) (The Coltons of Texas
The Pregnant Colton Bride (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense) (The Coltons of Texas
Marie Ferrarella
¥30.51
In the latest electrifying tale from USA Today bestselling author Marie Ferrarella, a pregnancy scandal rocks the Colton clan! Mirabella Freeman, secretary to security expert Zane Colton, thought being pregnant and alone were her biggest problems…That is, until police discover a bank account in her name, complete with mysterious payments supposedly by Zane's missing stepfather! Now, not only is Mirabella a suspect in Eldridge Colton's disappearance, but she's bombarded by rumors about the identity of her child's father. So when her gorgeous Colton cowboy boss proposes a marriage of convenience to save face–and her reputation–Mirabella is stunned, yet ready to say “I do!”. As the pregnant bride and her rancher husband fall in love, their hearts won’t be all that’s in danger…
To Court A Cowgirl (Mills & Boon Superromance) (The Brodys of Lightning Creek, B
To Court A Cowgirl (Mills & Boon Superromance) (The Brodys of Lightning Creek, B
Jeannie Watt
¥22.07
Nothing can make her stay—not even Jason Allie Brody decided long ago to leave the Lightning Creek Ranch in the past. She’s lost too much there to want to call it home again. And coming back to help while her sister’s away won’t change her mind, either. Even if Jason Hudson makes her temporary visit more…palatable. As long as she sticks to short-term with the former pro-football player, what’s the harm in their attraction? It turns out everything is wrong with it. Helping each other only fogs Allie’s plans for a no-strings fling. Sure, Jason signed up to help Allie rebuild her broken ranch—but he’s determined to repair her heart, too. That's not on her agenda.
A Bad Enemy (Mills & Boon Modern)
A Bad Enemy (Mills & Boon Modern)
Sara Craven
¥22.07
Mills & Boon proudly presents THE SARA CRAVEN COLLECTION. Sara’s powerful and passionate romances have captivated and thrilled readers all over the world for five decades making her an international bestseller. he wanted the impossible–his love! Learning that her grandfather was critically ill was a severe shock for Lisle. Then she discovered that he planned to give Jake Allard control of their family business and arrange a marriage between her and Jake! It would never work–Jake detested her. And yet he was willing to give the marriage a chance for convenience sake. "I want your social acumen and your body," he'd said. But Lisle wanted more–she wanted his love. And that seemed to be reserved for another woman!
Rescuing Dr Macallister (Mills & Boon Medical)
Rescuing Dr Macallister (Mills & Boon Medical)
Sarah Morgan
¥22.07
A&E nurse Ellie Harrison is immediately intrigued by the ruggedly handsome new doctor at Ambleside. Dr. Ben MacAllister is playing it cool but, the pace and excitement of the A&E department thrusts them together and reveals that Ben's growing attraction is as strong as hers. Then Ellie realises Ben has a secret that is holding him back, and she decides there is only one way to help him move on by offering herself as a distraction!
Wild Melody (Mills & Boon Modern)
Wild Melody (Mills & Boon Modern)
Sara Craven
¥7.26
Mills & Boon proudly presents THE SARA CRAVEN COLLECTION. Sara’s powerful and passionate romances have captivated and thrilled readers all over the world for five decades making her an international bestseller. WILD MELODY Innocent seduction Catriona had left her quiet Scottish home and come to London to marry Jeremy Lord – only to find that Jeremy had forgotten all about his holiday romance. Instead, she found herself involved with his sophisticated uncle, Jason. And Jason was so out of her league. Catriona swallowed. Why was she hesitating? Every nerve, every pulse in her body was telling her that she wanted Jason. But not like this… The only sure thing in her reeling world was that Jason must never know about her foolish, hopeless feelings for him!
A Rancher To Love (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Blue Falls, Texas, Book 8)
A Rancher To Love (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Blue Falls, Texas, Book 8)
Trish Milburn
¥30.61
SAFE AT HOME Leah Murphy just wants to feel safe again after a violent break-in. Moving to Blue Falls, Texas, is the first step. Renting the bunkhouse from rancher Tyler Lowe is the second. But Leah is uneasy around the handsome cowboy, despite his kindness. Tyler knows all too well how difficult it is to rebuild trust. He’s trying to help his young niece heal from her own dark memories. When he sees how Maddie responds to Leah, he can’t help feeling grateful—and attracted to the beautiful woman. He knows he has to move slowly to win Leah’s heart, but he also knows she’s worth the wait.
Colton Cowboy Hideout (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense) (The Coltons of Texas, Bo
Colton Cowboy Hideout (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense) (The Coltons of Texas, Bo
Carla Cassidy
¥30.61
New York Times bestseller Carla Cassidy kicks off another gripping Colton romance in cowboy country! After years in hiding, Josie Colton has her life back. But to settle a family promise, she must find an old clue buried at the Colton Valley Ranch. She enlists the help of ranch foreman Tanner Grange—in exchange for working as his twin toddlers’ new nanny. On their search, the single dad soon begins to lasso Josie’s heart. Tanner agrees to assist Josie and is alarmed how the Colton beauty fits so perfectly into his life. He’s got his lands full investigating the disappearance of his boss and caring for his little girls. When it’s clear someone will kill to stop Josie from uncovering the clue, Tanner vows to protect her…for life!
Cowboy Secrets (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (The Brothers of Hastings Ridge Ranch, Bo
Cowboy Secrets (Mills & Boon Intrigue) (The Brothers of Hastings Ridge Ranch, Bo
Alice Sharpe
¥33.84
Between an Idaho snowstorm and a killer on the loose, this cowboy has his work cut out for him Ever since beautifiul city-girl Sierra Hyde arrived on his doorstep, Pike Hastings’s quiet Idaho ranch life has become a chaotic swirl of deception, murder—and unbelievable attraction. Sierra, who’s a much better private investigator than country girl, needs Pike’s help to unravel the truth behind too many mysteries. As the evidence builds, this rugged cowboy finds himself willing to do whatever it takes to both keep Sierra safe and convince her to stay by his side. But trying to tame her independent spirit is harder than wrangling a calf. Though not as hard as it'll be to get her out of his heart when she no longer needs his protection…