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101 Interesting Facts on The Wanted
101 Interesting Facts on The Wanted
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥24.43
Do you like British boy band The Wanted? Have you followed their career from when they first formed in 2009 through to the current day? Would you like to find out more about Max, Siva, Jay, Tom and Nathan? If you answered yes to any of these questions, 101 Interesting Facts on The Wanted is certain to appeal to you. Do you know who is the oldest member of the group? Which artist did The Wanted support on tour in Brazil? What member of the band originally came up with the name, The Wanted? The answers can all be found inside this book, together with many more fascinating facts about your favourite band. Fun and informative, this book includes many personal details about the individual band members as well as up-to-date information about The Wanted's projects, past and present. Gen up on The Wanted so that you can impress your friends with your knowledge. If you are a fan of The Wanted, you won't want to be without this book.
David Beckham Quiz Book
David Beckham Quiz Book
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥24.43
David Beckham's name is known around the globe but he wasn't always the polished ambassador for his country that he is today. David started out as a quiet boy from east London with a dream of becoming a footballer. Find out how much you know about David's journey from shy midfielder to England captain and international icon by tackling the 100 questions in The David Beckham Quiz Book.Which caretaker manager promoted David to England team captain? Who invented the nickname 'Golden Balls'? In what year was David awarded the OBE? The answers to these brain-teasers and more are all inside this book.Full of facts about David's life on and off the pitch, including his England and international career, family and friends, highlights and low points as well as many personal details this book will help you to discover the man behind the public image. This is a must-have book for all David Beckham fans and for anyone interested in finding out more about one of the most popular and recognisable footballers of all time.
Simply Very Hard Plant Quiz Book
Simply Very Hard Plant Quiz Book
Battersby, Matthew
¥39.14
This is a plant book like no other. This quiz book has been designed to test your knowledge of plants and their association with the world of literature, popular culture, history, sport, politics as well as the more technical aspects of plants and gardening.In the song 'One man went to mow' what is the name of his dog? Why were leaves of Camellia sinensis worth their weight in gold in 1838? When should shrubs that flower on wood made in the previous year be pruned? These are just some of the 1,000 challenging questions that can be found in The Simply Very Hard Plant Quiz Book.Some of the answers are straightforward, some more obscure, requiring you to work out the connection between the question and the natural world. Covering a wide range of plant related topics this quiz book is certain to teach you something new about plants and their associations. This is a must-have read for anyone who is interesting in finding out more about plants and their relevance to the world we live in.
Ultimate Doctor Who Quiz Book
Ultimate Doctor Who Quiz Book
Pearson, Adam
¥39.14
Are you a big fan of Doctor Who? Have you watched all of the series from years gone by through to the present day? Can you name the various actors who have played the Doctor from William Hartnell to Matt Smith? If you can tell a Hath from the Heavenly Host and a Sontaran from a Slitheen, you are certain to enjoy this fun new quiz book? What was the title of episode one of the first Doctor story, The Daleks? Who played The Siren in the eleventh Doctor story, The Curse of the Black Spot? What companion has appeared in the most episodes of Doctor Who since its return in 2005? The answers to these brain-teasers and more can all be found inside The Doctor Who Quiz Book. As the iconic series celebrates 50 years of production, have a go at the 500 questions in this book to find out how much you really know about the Doctor. This is a must-have tribute for Doctor Who fans of all ages.
101 Interesting Facts on Arctic Monkeys
101 Interesting Facts on Arctic Monkeys
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥24.43
Are you a fan of rock band the Arctic Monkeys? Have you followed their career from the early days when the band first gained recognition via the internet through to international success? Would you like to know more about your favourite indie band? 101 Interesting Facts on Arctic Monkeys gives you the chance to pick up some little-known trivia about popular band from Sheffield. What was the original line-up and who was the band's other lead singer with Alex Turner? What NME first did the Arctic Monkeys clock up in 2006? What offer did the Band repeatedly turn down during 2005? Find out the answers in this exciting new book along with many more fascinating facts. Packed with information including many personal details about the individual band members as well as up-to-date news on the Arctic Monkeys' recent projects. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in contemporary music and is a must-have for all Arctic Monkeys' fans.
Gazza Quiz Book
Gazza Quiz Book
Cowlin, Chris
¥24.43
Paul Gascoigne, affectionately nicknamed Gazza by his army of loyal fans, is an ex-England football player who was prominent during the 1980s and '90s. Although his retirement from the game has been plagued by problems, including his well-documented battle with alcoholism, he is still regarded as one of the best midfielders of all time. If you are interested in knowing more about his life, The Gazza Quiz Book will tell you everything you need to know.In what year was Gazza born in Gateshead? With what team did he kick off his international career? How many England caps did Gazza win? To whom was he married? Tackle the 100 questions in this quiz book to discover the man behind the footballing legend.Full of facts about Gazza's early life, career highlights and many personal details you are certain to learn something new. This is a must-have book for football fans of all ages and for anyone interested in finding out more about one of the most controversial and talked about footballers of all time.
Ashes Quiz Book
Ashes Quiz Book
Larkin, Hugh
¥29.33
Are you a cricket fan? Do you eagerly await the biennial Test cricket series between England and Australia? Are you an expert on all the facts and figures relating to the Ashes? If so, you are certain to want to have a go at answering the 250 challenging questions in The Ashes Quiz Book. In 1993, which England captain resigned after four Tests, when Australia retained the Ashes? Which Australian legend produced the first hat-trick in England-Australia Tests in January 1879? What was the name of the England batsman who scored 207 at Birmingham in 1997? Find out the answers inside this fun new quiz book. With sections on the captains, batting and bowling highs, wicketkeepers, spinners, centuries, fielding records, debut performances, pacemen, runmakers and much more, there is no better way to find out about the history of the Ashes. This is a book that cricket fans of all ages will enjoy, whether you have recently discovered the sport's most famous tournament or have been following the Ashes for years.
101 Interesting Facts on One Direction
101 Interesting Facts on One Direction
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥24.43
Are you a fan of One Direction? Have you followed the popular boyband from their very first performance on The X Factor to international stardom? Would you like to find out more about the 1D boys? If so, you there is no better way to get to know your favourite band than with 101 Interesting Facts About One Direction. Which member of One Direction was the first to suggest the name for the band? When and where was the premiere of 1D's 2013 film This Is Us held? What new product did One Direction launch in September 2013? Find out the answers inside this book, full of up to the minute information all about 1D. The book includes many personal details about each of the band members as well as facts about their past and current projects.Make sure that you are up to date on all the latest 1D news with this new book. If you love One Direction, you won't want to be without it.
Ronnie Biggs Quiz Book
Ronnie Biggs Quiz Book
Gray, Mike
¥24.43
Ronnie Biggs is widely known for his part in the Great Train Robbery of 1963, his subsequent escape from prison, and notoriety as he lived as a fugitive around the globe with his family. Biggs' story has been well documented over the years but how much do you really know about the man behind the headlines? The Ronnie Biggs Quiz Book is your chance to gen up on all the facts. How old was Ronnie when he first appeared in court? On what date did Ronnie receive a 30 year sentence? Who was Ronnie's famous cellmate in Brazil? The answers to these questions and more can all be found in this fascinating new book. The 50th anniversary of the Great Train Robbery in 2013 has renewed interest in the gang who pulled of this audacious heist, and Ronnie Biggs in particular. Packed with information, this book will tell you everything you want to know about Ronnie Biggs, his life on the run and his part in one of the most talked about crimes of all time.
Dark Tourism of the Bosnian Screen
Dark Tourism of the Bosnian Screen
Alexander, Edward
¥19.52
How is it possible that despite the destruction of its infrastructure during the Siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s, Bosnian cinema rapidly rose to claim many of the most prestigious awards in world cinema during the 2000s? Were Bosnian films simply 'better' than those from neighbouring post-Yugoslav countries? Perhaps not. This work proposes that the international success of Bosnian films since the turn of the millennium has been due to how they enact Western prejudices concerning the war and its consequences. Delivering films with national narratives which associate the country with primitiveness and victimhood, Western audiences have engaged in dark tourism of the Bosnian screen.
Legend of John Macnab
Legend of John Macnab
Christie, James
¥48.95
John Sandiman is a librarian at a run-down Glasgow college full of feckless students and overseen by hopeless jobsworths. Fed up with his job, still mourning the cowardly way that Jessica, his ex-girlfriend, dumped him and bemoaning the apathy of the Scots, Sandiman dreams of the time when Caledonia was led by kings. So when Natalie, his colleague and drinking buddy, mentions something called The Book of Deer, he takes no notice. After all, there's little a librarian can do to change the world.Or is there? What Sandiman did not anticipate was that a fictional character from Scotland's past would come vibrantly to life, hurling him into a quest to face his own past and change his country's future.Spanning two millennia from the sea kingdom of Dalriada to the Scottish referendum of 1997, The Legend of John Macnab takes readers behind events they thought they knew and brings them face-to-face with a forgotten icon more splendid than the Stone of Destiny.
101 Interesting Facts on Coldplay
101 Interesting Facts on Coldplay
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥24.43
Do you like British rock band Coldplay? Were you one of the millions of people who bought and listened to the band's massively successful debut album in 2000? Have you continued to support Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion through the years as Coldplay has gone on to achieve global recognition? If you are a Coldplay fan, this is your chance to find out more about your favourite band with 101 Interesting Facts on Coldplay.Do you know what the band was originally called? What record, previously held by The Beatles, did Coldplay break? How many Grammy Awards have the band won out of a possible 25 nominations? The answers to these questions and more can all be found inside.Full of facts about Coldplay, this book includes many personal details and up-to-date information about the band's recent projects. This is a must-have for all Coldplay fans and anyone interested in finding out more about one of the most popular British bands of recent years.
101 Quirky Observations on Classical Music
101 Quirky Observations on Classical Music
Cotton, Maggie
¥24.43
Are you a fan of classical music? Can you name all the well-known composers, conductors and the compositions they are associated with? Or perhaps, you would like to learn more about them? If so, you are certain to enjoy the quotes and musical miscellany in 101 Quirky Observations on Classical Music. Who defined music as 'a science that would have us laugh and sing and dance'? Which composer said, 'the trombones are too sacred for frequent use'? What writer requested, 'please do not shoot the pianist, he is doing his best'? The answers to these questions and similar brain-teasers can all be found inside this book. With sections on composers, compositions, instruments, orchestras and their musicians, conductors, soloists and opera as well as much more classical music related trivia, this book has something for everyone. This book is a great way to find out more about classical music and those who have been involved in writing, playing and performing it through the years. This is a must-have for anyone who listens to, plays or appreciates classical music.
Billy No Mates
Billy No Mates
Hickman, Paula
¥19.52
While most other crocodiles are snarling and snappy, Billy is the opposite: he's playful and happy. Will Billy ever make some friends? Find out in this fun and giggle creating story!
Laurie Lee Selected Poems
Laurie Lee Selected Poems
Lee, Laurie
¥98.00
Lee's first love was always poetry, though he was only moderately successful as a poet. Lee's first poem appeared in The Sunday Referee in 1934. Another poem was published in Cyril Connolly's Horizon magazine in 1940 and his first volume of poems, The Sun My Monument, was launched in 1944. This was followed by The Bloom of Candles (1947) and My Many-coated Man (1955). Several poems written in the early 1940s reflect the atmosphere of the war, but also capture the beauty of the English countryside. The poem "e;Twelfth Night"e; from My Many-coated Man was set for unaccompanied mixed choir by American composer Samuel Barber in 1968.
Chasing Churchill
Chasing Churchill
Sandys, Celia
¥127.43
Illustrated with photographs from the private family album, this book follows in the footsteps of some of Sir Winston Churchill's famous trips to the four corners of the world, by his granddaughter Celia Sandys. She visits South Africa, Morocco, France, the USA - amongst others - and recounts how Sir Winston's trips not only changed the course of world history, but helped to shape the man who has come to be known as 'our Greatest Briton'.
Duet - The love of books is among the choicest gifts of the gods.
Duet - The love of books is among the choicest gifts of the gods.
Arthur Conan Doyle
¥29.33
If ever a writer needed an introduction Arthur Conan Doyle would not be considered that man. After all, Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the foremost literary detective of any age. Add to this canon his stories of science fiction and his poems, his historical novels, his political campaigning, his efforts in establishing a Court Of Appeal and there is little room for anything else. Born in Arthur Conan Doyle was born on 22 May 1859 at 11 Picardy Place, Edinburgh, Scotland. From 1876 - 1881 he studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh following which he was employed as a doctor on the Greenland whaler Hope of Peterhead in 1880 and, after his graduation, as a ship's surgeon on the SS Mayumba during a voyage to the West African coast in 1881. Arriving in Portsmouth in June of that year with less than GBP10 (GBP700 today to his name, he set up a medical practice at 1 Bush Villas in Elm Grove, Southsea. The practice was initially not very successful. While waiting for patients, Conan Doyle again began writing stories and composed his first novel The Mystery of Cloomber. Although he continued to study and practice medicine his career was now firmly set as a writer. And thereafter great works continued to pour out of him. Here we one of those pieces for which his fame does not spread quite so far but which is an essential part of his work - 'The Duet'.
Lady from the Sea (1888)
Lady from the Sea (1888)
Henrik Ibsen
¥23.45
Henrik Ibsen (20th March, 1828 - 23rd May, 1906) is often referred to as the father of realism and ranked just below Shakespeare as Europe's greatest ever playwright especially as his plays are performed most frequently throughout the world after Shakespeare's. He was Norwegian and although set his plays in Norway, he wrote them in Danish and lived most of his professional life in Italy and Germany. His affect on the theatre is still evident today and shapes the distinction of plays being art as opposed to entertainment since he broke down all previous traditions and explored issues, developed characterisation, revealed uncomfortable truths, challenged assumptions and brokedown facades in ourselves as well as society. These factors are clearly demonstrated in The Lady from the Sea, the lady being Ellida, the daughter of a lighthouse keeper who therefore grew up by the open sea and has a deep love for it. She married Dr Wangel who had two daughters by his former wife, Bolette and Hilda and they had a son who died as a baby. Her husband recognises the strains put on the marriage by the infant death and is concerned for Ellida's mental health but more important to Ellida is the return of her former love who she had promised to wait for. She does decide between the two men and her reasons make for good reading in this symbolic play.
What Katy Did At School (Mermaids Classics)
What Katy Did At School (Mermaids Classics)
Coolidge, Susan
¥35.22
What Katy Did At School (1873) by Sarah Chauncey Woolsey (aka Susan Coolidge) (1835-1905) is the sequel to the classic childrens novel What Katy Did which is based on a young 12 year tomboyish type of girl named Katy Carr who endures an accident by falling off a swing and becomes an invalid. Her cousin Helen also an invalid teaches Katy how to be a happier and kinder person by appreciating and making the most of what she has and how to be optimistic and cheerful especially around her siblings. At the end of the story, Katy learns to walk.Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old classic literature to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format. All of the Mermaids Classics epublications are reproductions of classic antique books that were originally published in print format, mostly over a century ago and are now republished in digital format as ebooks. Begin to build your collection of digital books by looking for more literary gems from Mermaids Classics.
Peter Pan (Mermaids Classics)
Peter Pan (Mermaids Classics)
Barrie, J.M.
¥35.22
Peter Pan (also known as Peter Pan and Wendy or Peter and Wendy) was written by J.M. Barrie (1860 - 1937) and was first published as a novel in 1911. The story follows a young boy who can fly and never grows old. He lives on an island called Neverland with a group of friends called The Lost Boys and fights with the fearsome pirate - Captain Hook. Other friends include fairies, mermaids and of course, children outside of Neverland.This digital edition is beautifully formatted with an active Table of Contents that goes directly to each chapter of the story. Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old classic literature to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format. All of the Mermaids Classics epublications are reproductions of classic antique books that were originally published in print format, mostly over a century ago and are now republished in digital format as ebooks. Begin to build your collection of digital books by looking for more literary gems from Mermaids Classics.
Oliver Twist (Mermaids Classics)
Oliver Twist (Mermaids Classics)
Dickens, Charles
¥35.22
Oliver Twist, (also known as The Parish Boys Progress) by Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was first published in 1838. The story is about an orphan, Oliver Twist, who endures a miserable existence in a workhouse and then is placed with an undertaker. He escapes and travels to London where he meets the Artful Dodger, leader of a gang of juvenile pickpockets. Naively unaware of their unlawful activities, Oliver is led to the lair of their elderly criminal trainer Fagin. (Citation from Wikipedia)Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of old classic literature to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format. All of the Mermaids Classics epublications are reproductions of classic antique books that were originally published in print format, mostly over a century ago and are now republished in digital format as ebooks. Begin to build your collection of digital books by looking for more literary gems from Mermaids Classics.