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Barefoot on Baker Street
Barefoot on Baker Street
Walters, Charlotte Anne
¥48.95
Barefoot on Baker Street is set in late Victorian London where a life of crime is the only way to escape poverty and servitude for one bright young workhouse orphan. The narrative follows Red on her incredible life-journey as it twists and turns through poverty, riches, infatuation, loss and love. A dramatic escape from the workhouse at thirteen propels Red into a world of slum housing, street gangs, prostitution and petty crime as the rapidly expanding city groans under the weight of the industrial revolution. A chance meeting with the mysterious and eccentric Sherlock Holmes prompts an infatuation which cuts through her street-wise bravado. Red's blossoming criminal career also brings her to the attention of Professor James Moriarty. An autistic savant riddled with obsessive compulsions, Moriarty is a dangerous criminal who draws Red into his life and onto a collision course with Holmes.
Distraction
Distraction
Coombs, Andrew
¥39.14
Part mystery, part love story, this Cold War thriller sees the enigmatic PK, the faithless son of a clergyman, seemingly involved in the disappearance of a schoolgirl. His close friend, Frank, certain that PK holds the key to the missing girl, is determined to find her. But Frank, a former soldier in Northern Ireland, is unaware that he is being targeted by a terrorist with a personal vendetta. Meanwhile, the nuclear countdown continues...This excellent, thoughtful and darkly comic page-turner is set in the decade before the end of the Cold War, and focuses on the twelve days leading up to a potential Armageddon. Will the schoolgirl be found and PK exonerated? Can Frank escape the terrorist's revenge? And, ultimately, what is the distraction that causes a US pilot to hesitate in his defence of the UK?Based on real-life events, finely crafted and realistic, Distraction will appeal to mystery and thriller enthusiasts alike.
What a Life!
What a Life!
Whelan, Jim
¥58.76
Many people may not have heard of actor Jim Whelan but he has appeared in some of the most iconic programmes on British television over the past four decades, from Crown Court and Last of the Summer Wine to The Royle Family and Heartbeat. What a Life is the story of one man's passion for acting and his determination to follow his dream at all costs. From humble beginnings and an unpromising start, leaving school with no qualifications and few job prospects, Jim went on to enjoy a long TV career, receiving accolades from respected directors and working alongside such famous actors as Ray Winstone, Martin Clunes, David Tennant, Christian Bale and Rod Steiger. This autobiography explains how a shy and insecure Salford boy went from being a dockland worker to become a recurring character in Coronation Street and documents the successes and disappointments of a jobbing actor. In this honest account of his life Jim spills the beans on some of the big name stars he has worked with and provides the reader with a fascinating insight to the television industry and some of the larger than life characters who inhabit the world of 'soap'. This book is a riveting read that is certain to hold your attention from the first page to the last.
Twisted Tales from Hamburg and Other Stories - Volume 1
Twisted Tales from Hamburg and Other Stories - Volume 1
Franklin, Peter
¥39.14
'The room was spinning. Thoughts were pulsing from one vein to the next'.Twisted Tales takes us through scenes of familiar human conditions.From complete inebriation through a marriage without love via a gambling addiction ruining lives past the sometimes mean streets of Hamburg then onto to the sunshine of Thailand.Characters in each story must battle with their own minds and outside influences in order for them to make the right decision which is all too seldom in what we call modern life and in some cases Part 1 is only the beginning of their journey....
Redacted Sherlock Holmes - Volume 3
Redacted Sherlock Holmes - Volume 3
Pearson, Orlando
¥48.95
VOLUME III of THE REDACTED SHERLOCK HOLMES presents six more scintillating stories from the pen of Orlando Pearson about the great Baker Street detective. Holmes investigates:- Alarming events at the medical practice next door to Dr Watson;- Missing autograph manuscripts in Fascist Italy;- Climate change and a mysterious birth in London in 1894/95;- Tax evasion by the London Softwear Company;- The role of cricket in the rise of Hitler; and - A Kafkaesque plot which foreshadows the banking crash of 2007/08Mr Pearson mixes the Canon with events from history both very recent and from earlier epochs to show-case the talents of the Baker Street sleuth. In this latest volume:- Dr Anstruther's Practice;- The Red Priest's Treasure Trove;- A Seasonal Tale;- A Dutch Sandwich;- A New Line of Attack; and- The Trial of Joseph Carr
Official Chas & Dave Quiz Book
Official Chas & Dave Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥24.43
Do you enjoy the music of Cockney rock duo Chas & Dave? Maybe you know the lyrics to all their songs and can name their albums? Then what better way to pay tribute to the 'Rockney' singers than with this quiz book?The 100 questions in The Official Chas & Dave Quiz Book are designed to test your memory of the events that have shaped the lives and music of two of the most popular musical entertainers to emerge from the '70s and '80s. Chas & Dave have a string of hits to their credit all injected with their own particular brand of humour. This book covers the early years, career highlights and all those unforgettable best-selling songs bringing the Chas & Dave story right up to the present day. Packed with so much information, you are certain to find out something you never knew about the popular entertainers. This book will appeal to Chas & Dave fans of all ages and anyone who has ever sung along to one of their songs.
Sherlock Holmes and the Whitechapel Murders
Sherlock Holmes and the Whitechapel Murders
Sohn, Mark
¥58.76
It is the year 1888. A madman stalks the East End of London and only Sherlock Holmes and his trusted colleague and scribe Dr. John Watson stand between him and the women he preys upon. However, the World's first Consulting Detective is plunged into a web of intrigue and deceit. Is Jack the Ripper acting alone? Is there a conspiracy to murder fallen women in Whitechapel? How far must Holmes go to stop it? Add a plot to steal the most famous jewels in existence and a sinister figure known only as 'The Professor' and you have more than one mystery to be solved...
Jazz Music Quiz Book
Jazz Music Quiz Book
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥24.43
Do you enjoy listening to jazz music? Can you name the many great artists that the genre has produced? Are you familiar with the songs they are known for? If you think you know all about jazz, the time has come to put your knowledge to the test with this exciting new quiz book?Which jazzmen had a hit in 1962 with 'Midnight in Moscow' earning them a gold disc? Who recorded 'Star Dust & Beyond: A Tribute to Artie Shaw' in 2006? What year did Glenn Miller release 'In the Mood'? If you want to find out the answer to these questions, you need look no further than The Jazz Quiz Book.With 100 questions about the people who have played a part in creating the jazz sound through the years including the artists, their nicknames, the bands, the instruments that they played and many favourite songs from yesteryear, this book is sure to appeal to music fans everywhere. If you like jazz, you will love this quiz book.
Great Americans of History - Thomas Jefferson
Great Americans of History - Thomas Jefferson
Ellis, Edward S.
¥19.52
A character study of one of America's greatest Presidents, Thomas Jefferson. This study contains information on Jefferson's life, his famous speeches including the whole text of his First Inaugural Address, and the personality, anecdotes and sayings of the great man.
Chelsea Quiz Book
Chelsea Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥34.24
Are you a true fan of the Blues? Do you follow every match? Have you picked up lots of little known facts about Chelsea Football Club along the way? Then the time has come to put your knowledge to the test with this quiz book.With 250 questions, some easy, some more challenging, this book has been put together to test your memory of the people and places that have shaped the club's long and successful history. Can you remember players past and present, their nationalities or how many caps they made for their country? With questions on all aspects of the game including managers, opponents, club honours, and League positions, The Chelsea Quiz Book is certain to have you disputing points with your friends and family to find out who really knows the most about the Blues.Packed with information, this tribute to Chelsea Football Club is a must-have for all loyal Blues supporters and is guaranteed to score a hit with football enthusiasts everywhere.
Olly Murs Quiz Book
Olly Murs Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥24.43
Are you a fan of Olly Murs? Do you enjoy listening to his music? Have you followed his journey from X Factor runner-up to award winning pop star and popular TV presenter. If you think you know all about Olly Murs or would like to find out more, The Olly Murs Quiz Book is for you.Which American male singer was Olly's role model whilst growing up? Which song did he sing when he auditioned for The X Factor in 2009? For how many weeks was Olly's song 'Thinking of Me' in the top 10 in the UK single charts? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this exciting new quiz book.With 100 questions and fascinating facts all about Olly Murs, including many personal details, you are certain to learn something new about the man and his music. This is a must-have book for everyone who supported Olly during his time on The X Factor and all the many fans, old and young, who have watched him grow into a polished performer.
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Emecz, Steve
¥63.67
El ano 1903 contemplo La Aventura de la Casa Deshabitada y El Regreso de Sherlock Holmes al 221b de Baker Street, donde explica el engano de su muerte en las Cataratas de Reichenbach a su fiel amigo el Dr. John Watson. El ano 2012 contempla El Crimen de la Casa Deshabitada donde el antiguo hogar de Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Undershaw, se encuentra en mal estado y bajo la amenaza de ser destruido para siempre. Encargado construir por el mismisimo Sir Arthur Conan Doyle en persona, Undershaw fue testigo de la creacion de muchas de sus obras mas famosas, incluyendo El Sabueso de los Baskerville y El Regreso de Sherlock Holmes. Es un edificio que merece ser preservado para siempre para la nacion britanica, y por supuesto, el resto del mundo. Lamentablemente, el edificio se encuentra bajo la amenaza de promotores inmobiliarios que quieren dividir la casa en tres unidades separadas y construir otras cinco a su lado. El permiso de obras ya ha sido aprobado por el Consejo del Municipio de Waverley (Waverley Borough Council). La Fundacion para la Preservacion de Undershaw (en ingles, Undershaw Preservation Trust [UPT]), con Mark Gatiss [Sherlock de la BBC] como presidente de honor, esta dedicada a la preservacion y proteccion de este importante edificio literario y esta haciendo campana para conseguir que se revoque esta decision, de manera que la casa pueda ser restaurada a su gloria original y disfrutada como la vivienda individual que Sir Arthur Conan Doyle pretendio que fuese. Este libro es una coleccion de cuentos cortos y poemas acerca de Sherlock Holmes, escritos por fans de todo el mundo para apoyar la campana Save Undershaw (Salvar Undershaw); incluso la portada ha sido disenada por fans. Los beneficios del libro seran destinados a la UPT para preservar esta maravillosa casa para las generaciones futuras de Doyleanos, entusiastas de Sherlock Holmes y todo tipo de fans de la literatura.
Curse of Sherlock Holmes
Curse of Sherlock Holmes
Ali, Dhanil
¥58.76
The acclaimed National Theatre actor Robert Stephens said to the star of Granada TV's Sherlock Holmes; Jeremy Brett; "e;Do not undertake the role of Sherlock Holmes. He will be your undoing"e;. "e;You must drop it Mr. Holmes, you really must. It will be your undoing"e; said Professor James Moriarty upon his first encounter with Sherlock Holmes. Somewhere between the fact and fiction Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's greatest creation stole the soul of Jeremy Brett, the actor who would become the embodiment of the Baker Street sleuth. The Curse of Sherlock Holmes follows Jeremy as he fights for his sanity.... His life. This is the full script of the play by Dhanil Ali.
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Stowe, Harriet Beecher
¥19.52
The famous anti-slavery novel that went a long way to challenge the status quo of pre-Civil War America. The best selling novel of the 19th century, its legacy today is divided, being both a famous "e;vital antislavery tool"e;, but also helping to establish many black stereotypes. DISCLAIMER: This book was written in 1852 and is thus a product of its time. As such much of the language and stereotypes may be shocking or insulting to a modern audience.
Disappearance of Mr James Phillimore
Disappearance of Mr James Phillimore
Andriacco, Dan
¥48.95
When popular mystery writer Sebastian McCabe agreed to take part in a literary debate in London, he had no clue that he would wind up as both investigator and suspect in the strangest case of his amateur sleuthing career.Arthur James Phillimore, investment guru to the stars and member of an elite Sherlock Holmes society, steps back into his home to fetch an umbrella one rainy day and is never seen alive again. The mystery is eerily evocative of one of Dr. Watson's most famous untold tales, the disappearance of Mr. James Phillimore. But this Phillimore soon reappears - dead.Jeff Cody and Lynda Teal, also in London on the second leg of their honeymoon, get swept up in the bizarre case as well. From the home gym of a gorgeous movie star (the second Mrs. Phillimore) to the flying office an airline entrepreneur, they help McCabe chase down clues all over London. For the journalist Lynda, it's a big story. For Jeff, it's a big distraction from the joys of married life. Dogging them along the way is the shadow of Sherlock Holmes, the one subject that several of the characters have in common. The great detective is also a figure for whom Lynda - to Jeff's dismay and consternation - evinces a growing fascination. Humor, romance, and mystery once again combine in an engaging McCabe-Cody adventure sure to delight the growing fan base of this series.
Making Of A Man
Making Of A Man
Worth, John
¥73.48
This extraordinary story unfolds in the dim streets of Victorian London's notorious East End. Poverty, squalor and crime fester and proliferate, blighting the lives of all who are unfortunate enough to dwell there. Yet from within the gloom, a random illumination- a beam of light. The light of human dignity; just sometimes, righteousness, decency and justice win out. In this dramatic play-out of the everlasting human conflict of good versus evil, various giants of their time, immortal beings, come into conflict. They form unlikely alliances, each presenting a differing prism of perception, different viewpoints of what is right and what is wrong; ultimately, what is Good and what is Evil.
Up from Slavery
Up from Slavery
Washington, Booker T.
¥19.52
The fascinating autobiography of late-19th/early-20th century African American educator, author, orator, and political leader Booker T. Washington.
Sherlock Holmes and The Body Snatchers
Sherlock Holmes and The Body Snatchers
Turnbloom, Dean P.
¥48.95
With Baron Barlucci escaping London on his way to New York with Abigail Drake, Dr. Watson is certain they've seen the last of the Whitechapel Vampire; Sherlock Holmes isn't so sure. They soon learn the Animus Lacuna, barque of the now infamous Barlucci, was reported lost at sea and a longboat carrying the body of Abigail Drake was recovered by Newfoundland fishermen. But when Inspector Andrews of Scotland Yard arrives to retrieve her remains, the body suddenly disappears and Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate. "e;Sherlock Holmes and the Body Snatchers"e; takes up the story of the Whitechapel Vampire in New York, where Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet, work with, and sometimes work against, New York detectives Mylo Strumm and Michael Murray. Holmes and Watson are on a quest to find the missing body of Miss Abigail Drake, while Strumm and Murray are investigating a string of unusual murders that bear a striking resemblance to the 'Ripper' murders in London. Fast-paced and well-researched, "e;Sherlock Holmes and the Body Snatchers"e; sequel to "e;Sherlock Holmes and the Whitechapel Vampire"e; takes the famous detective out of his familiar London environs and places him in 1888 Manhattan, a place of sin and vice, rivaling the worst London has to offer. Holmes chases his nemesis while he struggles with the enigma Barlucci presents.
Ed Sheeran Quiz Book
Ed Sheeran Quiz Book
Kimber, Kim
¥24.43
Are you a fan of Ed Sheeran? Do you enjoy the self-styled singer-songwriter's unique brand of music? Would you like to find out more about the popular award-winning performer? If you answered yes to any of these questions, The Ed Sheeran Quiz Book is for you.After several years of hard work and self-promoting whilst he toured the country performing gigs, Ed's career really took off in 2011. This quiz book covers Ed's early life, his time in London and America, as well as the phenomenal success of his debut album '+'. With 100 questions all about the down to earth singer, this book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about Ed and his music.What is Ed's favourite 'dressing room' drink? How did Ed celebrate his debut album going to number 1? What song did Ed perform a cover version of, on his 21st birthday, on Radio 1's Live Lounge? Find out by dipping into this exciting new quiz book - a must-have for Ed Sheeran fans of all ages.
Secret Assassin
Secret Assassin
Hall, Arthur
¥53.86
The body lying on its back before us was unquestionably that of the man who had attempted to kill Holmes and I with explosives, at Glenbury Gardens. He wore the same dark clothing, although his hat was gone, and the hare lip was a livid scar on his pallid face. Strangely, it crossed my mind that what could be seen of his expression in death was softer than that he had worn in life.
Golf, A Very Peculiar History
Golf, A Very Peculiar History
Arscott, David
¥58.76
Golf, A Very Peculiar History' takes a sideways look at one of Britain's greatest exports, tracing its history from the earliest ball-in-hole games right up to the scandals that rock its current celebrities and tournaments, with a fair few mulligans in between. From its origins as a strictly men-only, exclusive sport, golf has matured a great deal through the ages and has distanced itself from the elitist pursuit it once was, today allowing players from all creeds and sexes. This ebook takes a look at how these prejudices have (sometimes) been overcome, while indulging you with some of the bizarrest stories known to the world of golf. Just remember, it's not always the caddie's fault...