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King Alfred's Viking
King Alfred's Viking
Whistler, Charles W.
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel about the first English fleet, written at the end of the 19th century by Reverend Charles Watts Whistler.
King Olaf's Kinsman
King Olaf's Kinsman
Whistler, Charles
¥19.52
A fantastic historical novel from The Reverend Charles Whistler, set circa 1000 AD, about the last Saxon struggle against the invading Danes.
50 Quick Facts About New York
50 Quick Facts About New York
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥9.71
New York is one of the most densely populated Staes in all of America and is home to New York City which is one of the worlds most visited tourist destinations and home to attractions such as the Empire State Building, Times Square and the Statue of Liberty amongst others. Inside this book you will find various facts and trivia about the state, it's history, geography and other interesting facts.
La Boheme
La Boheme
Puccini, Giacomo
¥19.52
The full english text for the opera La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini. A romantic tragedy about the love between a poet, Rodolfo, and a seamstress, Mimi.
101 Amazing Facts about Jack the Ripper
101 Amazing Facts about Jack the Ripper
Goldstein, Jack
¥19.52
It is 1888 and the foggy streets of Whitechapel, one of the poorest areas of Victorian London, are gripped by fear. Five women thought have been murdered by the same hand, all but one of their corpses terrifyingly mutilated. But who were these women? And who could the murderer be? This fascinating book contains over one hundred facts about the awful crimes of the serial killer we all know as Jack the Ripper. Organised into sections covering each individual victim, clues to the Ripper's identity, possible suspects and more, this is an excellent addition to any classic crime fan's bookshelf.
Blaggers
Blaggers
Freer, Echo
¥44.05
A comic tale of gangsters, first love and the crooked path to the straight and narrow: Mercedes Bent is trying to go straight - if only her family weren't so crooked. Mercedes has carved herself a nice little niche at the Daphne Pincher Academy for young ladies, running a sweepstake and taking bets on anything that moves. The only fly in the ointment is her arch-rival, gangster's daughter, Harley Spinks. How come she's got the great work placement and Mercedes has ended up in a boring bank? But things start to look up when Mercedes wangles a date with the bank's hottest young trainee, Zak - until she finds out that it's not just the Spinks gamg who are into dodgy dealings: her own brothers are as crooked as a pair of corkscrews too! It's a safe bet that Mercedes will have to keep her family's illegal acitivities under wraps - if she's to have even an outside chance with the boy of her dreams.
Emerald Greene and the Witch Stones
Emerald Greene and the Witch Stones
Blythe, Daniel
¥19.52
There's a new pupil at St Agnes' school in the historic city of Meresbury. She's a mysterious, otherworldly girl called Emerald Greene. A girl without a past, without a family or friends. When Jess and Richie decide to befriend her, they're in for a few shocks - for Emerald lives in a mansion which doesn't exist, and can see things nobody else can see. Meanwhile, Meresbury becomes home to a series of strange events. What is the secret of the tomb which the eccentric Professor Ulverston has unearthed in an ancient stone circle? Where does the talking cat come from? And why have Mr Courtney and his Special Measures operatives arrived in town? With unearthly apparitions stalking the land, Jess and Richie soon realise that their mysterious classmate might be the only one to know what's happening. But it seems Emerald Greene has her own secrets - and nobody is quite sure whose side she is really on...
Lives of the Necromancers
Lives of the Necromancers
Godwin, William
¥19.52
Throughout history people have claimed, or have been claimed, to have magical powers through contacting dead spirits. This is a fascinating look at some of those people, from ancient times to the modern age.
All About
All About
Quick, P S
¥29.33
This fantastic book, filled with amazing facts and photographs, describes what life was like for the Incas. It gives an in-depth account of all aspects of life and people of the time - including sections about emperors, cities, religion, gods, everyday life and many more. The 'All About' series is an educational collection of books from P S Quick, and is targeted to interest 7 to 11 year olds - but will fascinate readers of all ages. At the end of each book there is a quiz section for the reader, featuring 150 questions and answers.
Love and Friendship
Love and Friendship
Austen, Jane
¥19.52
A collection of Austen's earliest writings, written when she was very young. Many of these were written for the amusement of her family, and are reproduced here in their original form, with all misspellings and other inaccuracies intact.A fascinating look into the young mind of one of the world's greatest authors. You can already see in these writings the beginnings of what would become the unmistakable Jane Austen style.
10 Amazing Pirates
10 Amazing Pirates
Goldstein, Jack
¥29.33
Arr matey! Do you want to know all about the ten most fantastic, fearsome and famous pirates of all time? Dare you read of how Francois L'Olonnais ripped out a man's heart with his bare hands then gnawed at it like a ravenous wolf? And what of Sir Henry Morgan - callous pirate or loyal privateer? How did Cheung Po Tsai build up a fleet of six hundred ships, and what happened to Anne Bonny after she was caught? Suitable for sea-faring folk and land-lubbers alike, this fantastic book introduces the reader to the ten pirates throughout history who surely were the greatest of their age.
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.
10 Gymnastics Lesson Plans for 5-7 Year Olds
10 Gymnastics Lesson Plans for 5-7 Year Olds
Quick, P S
¥29.33
These ten gymnastic lessons are designed to motivate children to develop their fundamental movement skills. They will help them to develop positive attitudes that enable them to become more confident and competent in their agility, balance and co-ordination while working alone or with others. Each lesson includes lesson objectives, a list of resources, a warm-up activity, an introductory floor work activity, suggestions for activities using apparatus and a cool-down activity. There are also ideas for extension activities, assessment cues and ICT opportunities with web links where appropriate.
Queen Victoria - Her Girlhood and Womanhood
Queen Victoria - Her Girlhood and Womanhood
Greenwood, Grace
¥19.52
A fascinating biography of the great Queen Victoria by American author, poet and lecturer Sara Jane Lippincott, better known by her pen-name of Grace Greenwood.
Reminiscences of a Pioneer
Reminiscences of a Pioneer
Thompson, William
¥19.52
A collection of fascinating memoirs of Colonel William Thompson, an american pioneer that fought in the Modoc War of 1872-73.
Reprinted Pieces
Reprinted Pieces
Dickens, Charles
¥19.52
A fantastic collection of 24 short stories from the English master of literature Charles Dickens.
Moltation
Moltation
Flaxton, Nigel
¥9.71
A professor and two students stumble across a highly unusual phenomenon. At first they attempt to keep it secret whilst investigating further, but leaks occur despite the intervention of MI5. The phenomenon involves a newly discovered element, synthesized by the professor and others together with a material deposited on earth by visitors from another planet who use the earth for observation. Their society is more advanced than that of earth, though they had no anticipation of the highly unusual result of the combination between the terrestrial and the extra-terrestrial materials. They are both appalled and pleased with aspects of the intriguing results.
Pharrell Williams Quiz Book
Pharrell Williams Quiz Book
Wheelwright, Wayne
¥19.52
Pharrell Williams is the extremely talented music star/record producer that has topped sales charts all round the world whilst working with some of the biggest names in the world of music. This quiz book will test your knowledge on the multi award winning phenom with questions covering a range of subjects including his collaborations, his groups, his songs and even his work in soundtracks. So prepare to see what you know about the newest coach on The Voice and the artist involved in some of the best selling songs of all time like Happy and Blurred Lines.
Schoolmistress and Other Stories
Schoolmistress and Other Stories
Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich
¥19.52
Twenty-one short stories from the Russian master of the genre Anton Pavlovich Chekhov.Includes the stories:The SchoolmistressA Nervous BreakdownMiseryChampagneAfter the TheatreA Lady's StoryIn ExileThe Cattle-DealersSorrowOn Official DutyThe First-Class PassengerA Tragic ActorA TransgressionSmall FryThe RequiemIn the Coach-HousePanic FearsThe BetThe Head-Gardener's StoryThe BeautiesThe Shoemaker and the Devil
Rebecca Newton and the Last Oracle
Rebecca Newton and the Last Oracle
Routi, Mario
¥48.95
The Epic tale continues and Rebecca's limits are tested to the max!Princess Leylah, daughter of Rebecca Newton and King Turgoth, is growing up and so is her power to foresee future events as she has the greatest gift imaginable: She is the Oracle! While trying to come to terms with her unique powers, she finds herself nurturing deep feelings for Alexander, Lady Felicia and Lord Leiko's son. But how does he feel about her? Meanwhile, Cronus and the Titans are preparing a master plan to take over Earth with the help of the Sartani and they are calling on the armies of ancient evil entities to assist them in seizing control of the Sacred Flame in order to free themselves.At the same time in the Elysian Fields, Zeus and the other Gods are struggling to figure out what their enemies are planning since they cannot interfere unless the Titans are released.Rebecca, Bull the Minotaur and their friends, face their greatest challenges ever in the Land of the White Sun and Tartarus, where they will need to go on a perilous quest - a matter of life and death for their loved ones.Will the newly discovered Oracle of Utopia be able to uncover the plans in time to save all the worlds?An explosive collision between Good and Evil... A never-ending conflict... A romance that becomes lethal... A duel that will determine the future of all the worlds!