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Joseph Banks
Joseph Banks
Patrick O’Brian
¥76.91
First time in ebook format. Sir Joseph Banks, botanist, explorer, President of the Royal Society and one of Australia's founding fathers, was among the most influential figures of the 18th and 19th centuries. As a young man, Sir Joseph Banks accompanied Captain Cook on his voyage of discovery to Australia; in later years he was instrumental in establishing Kew Gardens as the greatest botanical centre in the world, and he knew just about everybody who mattered in the scientific circles of the time. Patrick O'Brian's biography draws on much hitherto unpublished material. Far from being merely the colossus of science traditionally imagined, Joseph Banks emerges here as a warm-hearted enthusiast whose legacy survives not only in the record of his botanizing in the South Seas but in the development of the Australian continent and in the tenor and tradition of subsequent scientific enquiry.
The Stones:The Acclaimed Biography
The Stones:The Acclaimed Biography
Philip Norman
¥68.67
In 2012 the Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary. Their story – the band's meteoric rise to fame, the Marianne Faithfull, Brian Jones and Altamont scandals, the groundbreaking hits – is the stuff of twentieth century legend, and core to popular culture. But it is Norman's skills as a researcher and biographer which bring a whole new dimension to such a story. Written with the personal knowledge, trust and co-operation of the participants, this fully updated version is indisputably the best book on The Stones ever written. Norman spares no detail, covering the Jerry Hall/Mick Jagger split and the Stones' lives as tax exiles, the recording of Exile on Main St. as well as the iconic stage performances, Mick’s control of the band's affairs and his contractual disputes with managers and promoters. This a story of fame, money, drugs, booze, sex, hedonism and the greatest rock band of all time.
One Hundred and Four Horses
One Hundred and Four Horses
Mandy Retzlaff
¥69.26
‘A letter is handed to you. In broken English, it tells you that you must now vacate your farm; that this is no longer your home, for it now belongs to the crowd on your doorstep. Then the drums begin to beat.’ As the land invasions gather pace, the Retzlaffs begin an epic journey across Zimbabwe, facing eviction after eviction, trying to save the group of animals with whom they feel a deep and enduring bond – the horses. When their neighbours flee to New Zealand, the Retzlaffs promise to look after their horses, and making similar promises to other farmers along their journey, not knowing whether they will be able to feed or save them, they amass an astonishing herd of over 300 animals. But the final journey to freedom will be arduous, and they can take only 104 horses. Each with a different personality and story, it is not just the family who rescue the horses, but the horses who rescue the family. Grey, the silver gelding: the leader. Brutus, the untamed colt. Princess, the temperamental mare. One Hundred and Four Horses is the story of an idyllic existence that falls apart at the seams, and a story of incredible bonds – a love of the land, the strength of a family, and of the connection between man and the most majestic of animals, the horse.
Prisoner of War:Judy
Prisoner of War:Judy
Isabel George
¥15.60
An inspiring and heart-warming short story of canine devotion and bravery. The only dog to be officially registered as a Prisoner of War, Judy began her wartime career as a mascot aboard several Royal Navy warships. Torpedoed, shot at, sunk and almost drowned, the English Pointer survived only to be take prisoner and spend three years in Japanese camps in Sumatra. From the moment fellow inmate Frank Williams offered Judy his precious handful of rice she never left his side. Judy saved Frank’s life many times over and raised the morale of all the men in the camp. Extracted from the bestselling title The Dog That Saved My Life, this short story tells the tale of a dog like no other, a dog who was awarded an animals’ Victoria Cross for her bravery and devotion.
From Death Row To Glory:Caesar
From Death Row To Glory:Caesar
Isabel George
¥15.60
An inspiring and heart-warming short story of canine devotion and bravery. Eleven tracker dogs left their Army life in Australia to serve in the war in Vietnam – black Labrador Caesar was one of them. He had been rescued from death row, con*ed to serve his country and sent to fight in a war that would test every tracking skill he possessed. The binding loyalty to his handler, Peter Haran, saved the lives of man and dog many times over, despite the fact the odds were stacked against them. And when it was time to go home – only one dog made the journey. Extracted from the bestselling title The Dog That Saved My Life, this inspiring true story represents the unquestioning loyalty of man’s best friend.
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Rowling, J.K.,
¥20.00
All profits from the sale of this eBook will go to Lumos, a charity founded by J.K. Rowling to end the institutionalisation of children worldwide. As familiar to many Hogwarts students as Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty are to Muggle children, The Tales of Beedle the Bard is a collection of popular stories written for young wizards and witches. Translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, they include fascinating additional notes from Professor Albus Dumbledore, with intriguing glimpses into his life at Hogwarts, as well as illustrations from J.K. Rowling herself.For wizarding and Muggle readers alike, this is a must-have edition, featuring fate-seeking witches, a hairy-hearted warlock and the tale of the three brothers who tried to cheat Death . . .By buying this unique and special book, you are helping Lumos to make sure that, by 2050, no more children live in institutions or orphanages around the world, and that every child is able to enjoy their right to grow up in a family.All profits from the sale of this eBook will go to Lumos. The Lumos Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales with registered charity number 1112575.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
Rowling, J.K.,
¥30.00
J.K. Rowling’s five-film Fantastic Beasts adventure series continues with the original screenplay for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Genèse
Genèse
John Renmann
¥28.51
Version révisée d'octobre 2015.Les colonnes du temps" est le conseil de lecture du site www.monBestSeller.com, sélectionné pour le Prix Concours de l'auteur indépendant 2015.Automne 2003.Notre planète est agressée par une sphère lumineuse qui dévore lentement sa surface.Seuls ses p?les semblent épargnés par l'avidité du monstre qui, en peu de temps, finit par effacer l’Europe et l'ouest asiatique.Tandis que la population mondiale se terre dans des grottes ou colonise l'Alaska, les nations s'organisent et b?tissent une immense base souterraine, en Sibérie.Celle-ci devient le refuge de scientifiques réunis dans une course contre l’annihilation totale de notre monde. Parmi eux, Patrick Schimmer, jeune géologue fran?ais qui, sans le savoir, jouera un r?le important dans le devenir de l'humanité.Ceci est son histoire...Ce qu'en pensent les lecteurs :?" Lisez-le ! Même si vous n'êtes pas amateur habituel de science-fiction comme moi. J'ai été englouti par cette histoire qui vous plonge dans un futur peut-être pas si lointain quand on voit ce qu'on fait à notre planète""Fantastique ! (et je ne parle pas que du genre). Je dévore et recommande. Ps. A quelle page commence l’histoire d’amour pour que tous les ingrédients du succès soient réunis ? !""Dès le départ on est dans le feu de l'action, les personnages sont captivants, le décor est bien planté. On ne s'ennuie pas, pour moi c'est le principal. Bon livre.""Un chef d'oeuvre d'imagination et d'humanisme, truffé d'humour et de références culturelles.""Il y a beaucoup de clins d'oeil pour la génération des quarantenaires ayant une même enfance et regardé les mêmes séries TV... (Est-ce que les jeunes d'aujourd'hui vont capter ??) Les personnages sont attachants, le livre est bien écrit."
Made for Each other: A Contemporary Christian Romance
Made for Each other: A Contemporary Christian Romance
Karen Cogan
¥0.01
When?her job brings her to the city where her grandmother lives,?Lissa?first meets Jason.?Though their attraction to one another is immediate, Lissa refuses to be tempted into romance with a man in Jason’s occupation. She has been influenced by her mother to believe anyone in a creative job has the potential for ruin and starvation. These childhood teachings drove Lissa to actions that she now regrets. Although Jason is handsome and considerate, Lissa is wary and feels it is better to have a husband with a secure job than one who is at the mercy of public trends. Jason is determined not to fall for another committed career woman, and risk the pain of breaking up, as he did with his former fiancé. Taking second place to his wife’s work is not what he wants in a marriage. In addition, he takes his faith seriously and worries about Lissa’s ambivalent relationship with God. Will past experiences stand in the way of their relationship or will they grow together to find true love? ?
The Becalmed
The Becalmed
Kari Kilgore
¥34.79
Bitan, the most valuable substance in the human universe, makes communication across vast distances possible.? Bitan only comes from one planet.? And that planet has a problem. The TransGalactic Corporation sends Luis Ahmad on a desperate mission to help the human colony on Bitanthra. Can Luis save the colony and stop the collapse of communications throughout the galaxy?
Your Rebel Plans: How to create a masterplan for your life's big dreams
Your Rebel Plans: How to create a masterplan for your life's big dreams
Tikiri Herath
¥87.11
Do you want to transition to a new career or job but have no idea where to start? Here’s a step-by-step guide for your next career move to get the results you desire faster and painlessly. *FREE 100+ page worksheet booklet inside.* This book will take you by the hand to create an easy-to-follow masterplan for your life’s dreams. Learn from award-winning author, Tikiri, who used the techniques in this book to go from being an immigrant teen with $20 in her pocket to managing multi-million-dollar projects and traveling the world. You’ll discover how to: Craft smart goals that align with your personal dreams and vision for life.Design a practical step-by-step execution plan to reach your vision.Manage your days and weeks more effectively, so you can reach your goals faster. And much more Your Rebel Plans is a life-changing workbook with down-to-earth advice, inspiring quotes and plenty of space for you to write your answers. If you’d like to create a roadmap to your dream future, pick up Your Rebel Plans today! ___________________ The Rebel Diva Series - Your Rebel Dreams – How to discover your purpose and power up your life.Your - Rebel Plans - How to create a masterplan for your career change. - Your Rebel Life – Easy habit hacks to transform the most important pillars of your life.Bust Your - Fears - Three easy tools to conquer your fears and upgrade your career and life. The Rebel Diva book series is for the busy working woman who's juggling everything and wishes life had more to give her. Don't just read self-help. Get the Rebel Diva guides that will take you by the hand and show you step-by-step how to create your dream life.
DNA Never Lies
DNA Never Lies
Kari Kilgore
¥34.79
Betty Falconen: the most overqualified low-rent geneticist in Atlanta. Overwhelmed by old insecurities and struggles to pay the rent. Her dreams of cutting-edge research withering on life-support. Betty wanted more from life and work. Will a stranger in a coffee shop bring the change she craves? Or prove her fears right after all? An excerpt from DNA Never Lies: An offer too good to refuse, but at what cost? One last surprise waited for Betty: an application to qualify as a contractor for the Baron County Police Department. Specifically, to re-examine evidence from recent crime scenes. A background check, a confidentiality agreement, and…an offer of payment. “Wow,” Betty whispered, shaking her head. Payment equal to what she’d earned over the last six months of work her lab assistants could do in their sleep. Turning Detective Willa Belladeux down cold didn’t seem nearly as easy as it had the night before, but not because of the money. Well, not only because of the money. The feeling of being in demand, of being appreciated, carried a lot more weight and influence. The idea of getting to work in the field she’d wanted. Yes, what she’d trained for. What her talents and skills were best suited for. All of that together got Betty up and dialing the number on the business card clipped to the application before she could change her mind.
Thrilling Adventures 2
Thrilling Adventures 2
Russ Crossley
¥60.95
From modern tales involving myths re-told, to trips to the far future where the end of the world is imminent, to an alternate reality where a jetpack-wearing hero fights for truth and justice. Other tales include a vampire and an elf vanquishing evil thus saving the worlds they inhabit. ?A remarkable collection of exciting stories guaranteed to thrill you. ?Stories included: War Eagle Captain Virtue and the League of Evil The Beast of Cadboro Bay Dark Night A Simple Assignment Scavengers
The Cryptocurrency - Blockchain Connection
The Cryptocurrency - Blockchain Connection
Wayne Walker
¥34.79
This special book is a real world combination of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. You begin with a precise blueprint of how to assemble a winning crypto portfolio. Then you continue on to expand your knowledge by entering the world of?blockchains beyond cryptocurrencies.? The official book of the 2018 Nordic Trading Competition at the Nasdaq OMX Exchange The book includes the following and much more! - Intensive and rapid guide to understanding the connection between cryptos and the blockchain - How to assemble and execute a crypto portfolio like a pro - Using crypto exchanges insider info to your advantage - Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading tactics - How blockchain can be applied in your world - Smart contracts - ICOs This is a?combination of: The Next Level Of Cryptocurrency Investing and Blockchain: Real-World Applications And Understanding
Autism Box Set: Books 1 - 5
Autism Box Set: Books 1 - 5
Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell
¥78.39
A single dad. A special-needs child. Can he break down parent-teacher barriers to help his son? Ben’s frantic, sixty-hour workweek has no room for family. But when he learns he must care for the autistic son he never knew he had, he turns his can-do attitude toward helping his five-year-old adjust to a new school and home. And while he knows caring for Kyle will be challenging, he didn’t expect it to open his eyes to life’s everyday wonders… Schoolteacher Melanie is committed to a positive environment for every student. So when the new parent in class resists her advice for his ASD child, she fears he’s just another stubborn dad. But as she convinces Ben to work with her to support Kyle’s development, it could spark the beginning of a beautiful bond… From the creative mind of a psychologist, teacher, and specialist in autism disorders comes a collection of five memorable novels of life and love on the spectrum. Featuring schoolkids, shut-ins, and chefs, these unique fictional accounts depict the challenges and celebrate the joys of raising children and young adults with special needs. Autism Box Set contains Books 1-5 of the inspiring School Daze fiction series. If you like true-to-life stories infused with practical information, compassionate characters, and tales of overcoming adversity, then you’ll adore Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell’s heartwarming anthology. Buy Autism Box Set to join a brave journey of love and understanding today!
Meltdown (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 13)
Meltdown (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 13)
Jeff Kinney, Kinney
¥158.82
When snow shuts down Greg Heffley's middle school, his neighborhood transforms into a wintry battlefield. Rival groups fight over territory, build massive snow forts, and stage epic snowball fights. And in the crosshairs are Greg and his trusty best friend, Rowley Jefferson. It's a fight for survival as Greg and Rowley navigate alliances, betrayals, and warring gangs in a neighborhood meltdown. When the snow clears, will Greg and Rowley emerge as heroes? Or will they even survive to see another day?
Breaking Bad 101 - The Complete Critical Companion
Breaking Bad 101 - The Complete Critical Companion
Alan Sepinwall
¥138.52
AMC's Breaking Bad is among the most beloved, critically acclaimed American television series of our time. Created by Vince Gilligan, the series charts the transformation of high school science teacher Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston) into a cold, calculating meth kingpin. Breaking Bad 101 collects esteemed critic Alan Sepinwall's (Uproxx) popular Breaking Bad recaps in book form, featuring new, exclusive essays and completely revised and updated commentary-as well as insights from and interviews with the creative masterminds behind Breaking Bad. The ultimate critical companion for one of the greatest television dramas of all time, Breaking Bad 101 offers fans Sepinwall's smart, funny, and incisive analysis of the psychology and filmmaking craft behind each episode and celebrates the series' unique place in pop-culture history.
Viking Goddesses and Seeresses
Viking Goddesses and Seeresses
E. Kaman, Éva Pápes
¥69.67
This book is the first of the Forbidden Knowledge series. Where did the power of Viking seeresses, dazzling goddesses, the Nornir, or Fates and the formidable Valkyries come from? To find the answer to this question the authors first examine the Old Norse mythology in order to decipher the ancient wisdom of women. Following this survey, the second part of the book explores what became of these mighty female figures, how their powers were transformed over time. The book is closing with a look at several questions related to the modern day: “How is ‘feminine lore’ understood today?” “What are its roots and how do they still affect humankind?” “How is what this book terms ‘the legacy of sight’ still useful?” The responses will both pinpoint what it is that the Norse women left behind them, and demonstrate how that legacy is still woven into the fabric of the present.This non-fiction book provides an outstanding analysis and a careful reinterpretation of Icelandic sagas and poems for properly understand the nature and power of the first mistresses of the Icy North. The research presented here goes deep to unveil the real meaning of the medieval chroniclers’ handiwork. Every detail of every Icelandic saga and poem cited in this book has been translated by the authors uniquely from the original manuscripts. The book contains more than 60 colourful illustrations, an Appendix with nearly 70 separate encyclopaedia articles and hyperlinks to 21 original Icelandic manuscripts and 17 referred websites.
Tales of the Abducted Princess: Adult Romance
Tales of the Abducted Princess: Adult Romance
Allan J. Lewis
¥26.07
Jean is a headstrong nineteen-year-old girl that knows what she wants, and that is to marry Joe the Blacksmith, he keeps saying he is too old for her that he is old enough to be her father. But his age doesn’t worry Jean especially after she had wormed her way into his bed and found out what a good lover he was. Jean finds loads of other men to satisfy her lust as she tells Joe about them just to tease him. Joe had promised Jean’s father he would bring Jean up as best as he could when he and his wife were handed Jean to them as a baby. Joe’s wife died and Joe struggled to bring Jean up on his own as a travelling blacksmith going from village to village in a caravan, he tried not to fall in love with Jean but he failed all too easily. Joe has a big secret to tell Jean, and he was sure she would hate him when she finds out, and the king would have him hanged for his relationship with Jean. Tale of the Abducted Princess is an Adult Romance set in England in the 1060s when there was a lot of unrest in England. Jean has been brought up more like a boy as Joe taught her to hunt with the bow and arrow, he taught her so well that she became a huntress. Follow Jean as she hops in and out of bed with the king’s soldiers and discovers a plot to kill a member of the royal family. Will, she catches the two assassins in time and will she forgive Joe.
Fantastic Shorts: Volume 1: A Fantasy Short Story Collection
Fantastic Shorts: Volume 1: A Fantasy Short Story Collection
Kari Kilgore
¥34.79
Facing fear of your own dreams coming true.Longing to hold on to a beloved best friend.Wishing to repair a life gone off the tracks.A lifelong feeling that you never belong.The secret life of a gorgeous black cat. Functioning as signposts along the rich and often twisted road of Kari Kilgore’s imagination, each story in this collection explores a different area of fantasy fiction. Ranging from Appalachia to Atlanta, from love to loss, they all touch on emotions or experiences readers recognize. The (mostly) women in Fantastic Shorts: Volume 1 may start out in familiar territory. But in the hands of this talented storyteller, readers quickly learn to always expect the strange. Included in this collection: IntentionsAngela Garcia builds websites to help make other people’s dreams come true. Now one of her childhood dreams waits, ready to come to life. Sometimes your intentions make all the difference. ReflectionsA beloved family home, abandoned and broken. A so-called adult life, not much better off. Jessica’s hopes of finding her joy fade as soon as she steps through the door. Can facing her fears, and her memories, make Jessica’s life right at last? The Seeds of LoveVirginia Evans and her best friend Maggie grew up together. From shy girl and wriggly puppy to confident woman and gentle old soul. A touching tale of woman’s best friend. TerminaliaWhen you live a double life, you never take anything for granted. Kelly Webb finally feels safe. Until nighttime, when all but Kelly’s name changes. An enchanting tale of the crossroads between science and magic. Wicked BonePashmina knows which humans to trust. She shows her trust like all cats. With offerings from her hunts. And like all cats, Pashmina keeps her secrets to herself. Find out what happens when Katie learns Pashmina’s favorite secret.
Silver Box - Love has no age, no limit; and no death.
Silver Box - Love has no age, no limit; and no death.
John Galsworthy
¥29.33
John Galsworthy first published in 1897 with a collection of short stories entitled "e;The Four Winds"e;. For the next 7 years he published these and all works under his pen name John Sinjohn. It was only upon the death of his father and the publication of "e;The Island Pharisees"e; in 1904 that he published as John Galsworthy. His first play, which we publish here, was The Silver Box, an immediate success when it debuted in 1906 and was followed by "e;The Man of Property"e; later that same year and was the first in the Forsyte trilogy. Whilst today he is far more well know as a Nobel Prize winning novelist then he was considered a playwright dealing with social issues and the class system. He was appointed to the Order of Merit in 1929, after earlier turning down a knighthood, and awarded the Nobel Prize in 1932 though he was too ill to attend. John Galsworthy died from a brain tumour at his London home, Grove Lodge, Hampstead on January 31st 1933. In accordance with his will he was cremated at Woking with his ashes then being scattered over the South Downs from an aeroplane.