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The Gunpowder Plot:History in an Hour
The Gunpowder Plot:History in an Hour
Sinead Fitzgibbon
¥18.05
Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. ‘Remember, remember, the fifth of November’. The gunpowder plot is a famed tale of treachery that continues to fascinate and capture the imagination four hundred years on. The Gunpowder Plot in an Hour reveals the elaborate background to the infamous plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament and James I, the ultimate act of treason. This compelling and engaging account of one of the most famous historical events in English history follows the Catholic protagonists hatching their plan through to their inevitable, gruesome deaths. Learn who the Catholic traitors were, what drove them to such desperate measures, and how the plot was discovered. The Gunpowder Plot in an Hour gives a concise overview of this enduring event and is a must for all history lovers. Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour…
The Silver Brumby (Essential Modern Classics)
The Silver Brumby (Essential Modern Classics)
Elyne Mitchell
¥45.22
“The Silver Brumby took me cantering into the world’s wilder places.” – Geraldine McCaughrean A silver brumby is a rare and special creature, prized both by other horses and by men… A silver brumby is special, but he will be hunted by man and horse alike, and must be stronger than both. Thowra, the magnificent silver stallion, becomes king of the brumbies. But he must defend his herd from the mighty horse, The Brolga, in the most savage of struggles. That is not the only danger. Thowra needs all his speed and cunning to save his herd from capture by man. In a desperate chase through the mountains, it seems there is no longer anywhere for him to run to…
Times of War Collection
Times of War Collection
Michael Morpurgo
¥147.35
A stunning paperback collection of classic Morpurgo novels set in World War I, World War II and the Afghanistan conflict. Told in the voice of a young soldier, Private Peaceful follows twenty-four hours in his life at the front during WW I, capturing his memories as he looks back over his life. It’s both a love story and a deeply moving account of the horrors of the First World War. In An Elephant in the Garden, Elizabeth's father is fighting on the eastern front in WW II and her mother is working at Dresden zoo when the bombs start to fall. Their home destroyed, Elizabeth’s family must flee through the wintery landscape, avoiding the Russian troops who are drawing ever closer. It would be hard enough, without an elephant in tow… Shadow is the story of Aman, a boy from Afghanistan fleeing the horror of war. A western dog shows up outside the caves where Aman lives with his mother. When they finally decide to make a bid for freedom, Shadow will not leave their side. The destinies of boy and dog are linked, always.
Collins Complete Photography Projects
Collins Complete Photography Projects
John Garrett,Graeme Harris
¥91.43
The book all amateur digital photographers need – learn how to take the perfect photograph every time, from the authors of the bestselling Collins Complete Photography Course. In this book, John and Graeme apply their years of experience as professional photographers and instructors to teaching you the techniques and tips for capturing your friends and family, children and pets, holidays, sports days, celebrations, parties, festivals, weddings, births and birthdays. This book will show you the best way to photograph them all – every important person, place and memory you’ll want to treasure. Using the same practical, project based course structure that helped so many amateur photographers get to grips with their cameras in their bestselling Collins Complete Photography Course, John and Graeme will give you the confidence to get out your camera and start taking photos. Includes tips and advice on how to get the best out of your iphone and other mobile and point-and-shoots cameras as well as your digital SLR. John and Graeme’s warm and encouraging style will build your confidence, inspire your creativity and get you experimenting with your photos. With specially shot case studies and projects, step-by-steps, troubleshooting and project reviews you’ll be learning as you shoot right from the get go. Collins Complete Photography Projects is the natural follow-up to the Collins Complete Photography Course, benefiting those who have worked their way through the first one, but it will stand alone with a concise technical section that will bring new readers up to speed. A must have photography book for anyone with a digital camera and a little imagination.
Everyday, Average Jones (Mills & Boon M&B) (Tall, Dark and Dangerous, Book 4)
Everyday, Average Jones (Mills & Boon M&B) (Tall, Dark and Dangerous, Book 4)
Suzanne Brockmann
¥25.70
EVERYDAY, AVERAGE JONES All her life Melody Evans has wanted to marry a plain, average man who doesn't take risks. But when the foreign embassy is taken over by terrorists and she's rescued by a daring Navy SEAL, Melody blames the extreme circumstances for their ensuing passion. When it comes to ordinary, Harlan "Cowboy" Jones is anything but, and their encounter leaves Melody with a little more than just memories….
Nurse In Need (Mills & Boon Medical)
Nurse In Need (Mills & Boon Medical)
Alison Roberts
¥59.45
Needed: one family! Emergency nurse Amy Brooks doesn't need a man! She's decided to concentrate on her excellent career at Queen Mary's Hospital instead. Then suddenly Amy realizes she's missing out on something. A family of her own… Rushing into an engagement, Amy convinces herself she loves her fiance.Yet when Dr.Tom Barlow arrives, Amy recognizes the real thing. She has to end her engagement–and Tom's delighted! But is it because he returns Amy's love, or does he have a very different reason?
Rivals In Practice (Mills & Boon Medical)
Rivals In Practice (Mills & Boon Medical)
Alison Roberts
¥27.86
When a storm throws a rural New Zealand town into chaos, Dr. Jennifer Tremaine's professional prowess is put under pressure. Understaffed and overworked, she is relieved to see surgeon Andrew Stephenson step into the fray. She and Drew haven't seen each other since medical school, where they were in constant competition. But now things are different, as beneath the rivalry stirs a new sensation….
The Heart Consultant's Lover (Mills & Boon Medical)
The Heart Consultant's Lover (Mills & Boon Medical)
Kate Hardy
¥20.60
Miranda Turner gave up on love a long time ago. She's wedded to her career – and her prestigious new job as consultant in cardiology. Senior Registrar Jack Sawyer is furious at Miranda's appointment. After all, his new boss is the daughter of the hospital's chief executive. He wants to hate her…and her privileged background. Instead, he can't help but respect her. Fueled by the fast-moving, high-tension atmosphere of the cardiac unit, Jack and Miranda's powerful attraction soon explodes into a steamy affair…
The Italian Doctor's Perfect Family (Mills & Boon Medical)
The Italian Doctor's Perfect Family (Mills & Boon Medical)
Alison Roberts
¥22.17
‘There's no one else I would want to be the mother of my children.’ Pip Murdoch is torn. She is finally, for the first time in her life, experiencing real love. Toni Costa, the new Italian doctor on the ward, is making her feel things she's never known. But she can't give in to her heart. She has responsibilities that just won't allow it. The gorgeous Italian knows he can help Pip heal the rift between her and her young daughter. He's determined to show her that he'll never leave them, and that together they can be a real family.
The Nurse's Rescue (Mills & Boon Medical) (City Search and Rescue, Book 2)
The Nurse's Rescue (Mills & Boon Medical) (City Search and Rescue, Book 2)
Alison Roberts
¥20.01
Risking his life…for love? Paramedic Joe Barrington is determined not to give in to his attraction for nurse Jessica McPhail. She's irresistible – but he just can't get involved with a mother. And Jessica has to put her child, Ricky, first.They'll work side by side on the Search and Rescue team – but that will have to be all. But when Joe risks his life to rescue her son in an accident, he and Jessica realize that the bond between them is growing stronger by the day…too strong to resist!
First Love, Second Chance: Friends to Forever / Second Chance with the Rebel / I
First Love, Second Chance: Friends to Forever / Second Chance with the Rebel / I
Nikki Logan,Cara Colter
¥37.96
"Friends to Forever Marc and Beth were best friends until a heated kiss exposed secrets and ruined everything. Ten years later their reunion leads to an unexpected rescue mission. Stranded on an Australian beach, can they face the sins of the past together? "Second Chance with the Rebel Anyone in sleepy lakeside town Lindstrom Beach could see opposites Mac and Lucy didn’t belong together. They had one beautiful summer before he left, leaving Lucy broken-hearted. But when Mac returns years later, she can’t help but dream of second chances… It Started with a Crush… Lucy Martin is determined to make her soccer-mad nephew’s dreams come true. She’ll have to ask her old crush Ryland James, the legendary bad boy of soccer, if he’ll coach her nephew’s team – and try not to steal him away for herself!"
Having The Rancher's Baby (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Mustang Valley, Book 7)
Having The Rancher's Baby (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Mustang Valley, Book 7)
Cathy McDavid
¥33.84
SETTLE DOWN, COWBOY! His family’s Arizona cattle ranch is just the place for Cole Dempsey to hang his hat before he heads back to the rodeo circuit. That is, until Violet Hathaway makes Cole think twice about his future when the livestock manager delivers her game-changing news: she’s pregnant! One passionate mistake could cost Vi her job at Dos Estrellas. And whatever growing feelings Cole and Violet have for each other, she knows the professional cowboy hadn’t planned on settling down in Mustang Valley. When he hits the road again, he’ll take her dream of them making a life together. Or is a rancher’s legacy about to come full circle?
Her Rancher Bodyguard (Mills & Boon Love Inspired) (Martin's Crossing, Book 5)
Her Rancher Bodyguard (Mills & Boon Love Inspired) (Martin's Crossing, Book 5)
Brenda Minton
¥7.26
Her Texas Protector Bodyguard Boone Wilder isn’t keen on his latest mission: watching over a pretty politician’s daughter. Boone is quiet Texas Hill country and Kayla is a showy city gal. But once safely settled at the Wilder Ranch, Boone watches Kayla enjoy cooking with his family, caring for his relatives, and bottle feeding calves. There’s more to her than he ever knew. Still, the former soldier’s wounds are way too deep to let Kayla close. But when he discovers someone wants to hurt Kayla, Boone must risk his heart to protect what he cares about most. Martin’s Crossing: In this small Texas town, every heart finds a home.
His Pregnant Sleeping Beauty (Mills & Boon Medical) (The Hollywood Hills Clinic,
His Pregnant Sleeping Beauty (Mills & Boon Medical) (The Hollywood Hills Clinic,
Lynne Marshall
¥33.84
Rescuing the runaway When paramedic Joseph Matthews rescues a vulnerable pregnant woman left in a coma, he vows to be there for his Sleeping Beauty. Even though after his ex-wife's betrayal everything about innocent Carey Spencer evokes bittersweet memories...mixed with unexpected desire. As Joseph helps gorgeous Carey recover and build a safe new future for her unborn baby can he gather his courage to give them the happy-ever-after they deserve?
Home For Keeps (Mills & Boon Heartwarming)
Home For Keeps (Mills & Boon Heartwarming)
Lynn Patrick
¥22.07
Preserving nature. Growing love. Can they do both? Grace Huber has no interest in taking over the reins of her father’s successful development company. Instead, she’s busy building a dream of her own: A “green” housing community in Wisconsin’s Sparrow Lake. Educator and conservationist Caleb Blackthorne is not only on the same page, the handsome single father tempts goal-oriented Grace to take time out to smell the flowers. But Caleb’s rebellious teenage daughter keeps throwing obstacles in their path. And when Caleb’s long-gone ex-wife shows up, along with rumors of ghostly sightings that threaten the future of Green Meadows, Grace fears she may lose all the things that matter most to her.
Small-Town Nanny (Mills & Boon Love Inspired) (Rescue River, Book 3)
Small-Town Nanny (Mills & Boon Love Inspired) (Rescue River, Book 3)
Lee Tobin McClain
¥22.07
Falling for His Nanny Susan Hayashi is everything Sam Hinton is not looking for. She’s energetic, outspoken and spontaneous—the exact opposite of what he would want in a wife. Yet the wealthy widower can’t deny that the young teacher is great with his daughter, Mindy. In desperate need of a summer nanny, the small-town CEO hires Susan. After all, it’s only temporary. But Susan and her unconventional approach soon work their way into his and Mindy’s lives. His head says she’s all wrong for them, but a part of him believes that this unexpected nanny might really be his Mrs. Absolutely Right… Rescue River: Making forever families
The Boss And His Cowgirl (Mills & Boon Desire) (Red Dirt Royalty, Book 3)
The Boss And His Cowgirl (Mills & Boon Desire) (Red Dirt Royalty, Book 3)
Silver James
¥33.84
When the billionaire boss beckons… Ever since she left behind her cowgirl roots to work for him, Georgie Dreyfus has had a crush on her boss, U.S. Senator Clay Barron. So the sexy speechwriter is speechless when Clay comes to her rescue on the campaign trail…and they discover a mutual chemistry that will no longer be denied. But when their relationship faces one of the biggest veto threats of all, Georgie goes home to Oklahoma to regroup. Now the billionaire Barron must choose: continue his quest to win the White House or win back the woman who’s laid claim to his heart…
The Firefighter's Refrain (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) (Those Marshall Boys, Book
The Firefighter's Refrain (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) (Those Marshall Boys, Book
Loree Lough
¥22.07
He's a man who wants it all…if only he could have it. Dreams of stardom took musician and firefighter Sam Marshall far from his Colorado roots. Starting fresh in Nashville hasn’t been easy, especially after an injury on the job, but he’s working his way to the Grand Ole Opry one open mike at a time, teaching at the fire station to make ends meet. Yet Sam’s intentions are shaken when he meets the lovely owner of a local café. Suddenly, Sam’s dreams are filled with her. Too bad that as the daughter of country-music wannabes, Finn Leary’s been there, done that. She'll never choose a musician. So how can Sam possibly get the girl and keep the guitar?
The Trouble With Cowgirls (Mills & Boon American Romance) (Welcome to Ramblewood
The Trouble With Cowgirls (Mills & Boon American Romance) (Welcome to Ramblewood
Amanda Renee
¥33.84
THE COWBOY SHE LEFT BEHIND Seeing the love of his life after ten years is a shock for Lane Morgan. Especially when he learns the Italian-born beauty who broke his teenage heart is now a widowed single mother. And she’s the new barn manager at Bridle Dance Ranch—a job that should have been his. Lucy Travisonno never dreamed she’d return to the Texas horse ranch where she and Lane fell in love—much less as his boss! The spark between them is stronger than ever. But there’s something Lane doesn’t know… If she reveals her long-held secret, will Lucy lose her second chance with the handsome cowboy?
Through The Storm (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) (From Kenya, with Love, Book 3)
Through The Storm (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) (From Kenya, with Love, Book 3)
Rula Sinara
¥7.26
The biggest risk she'll ever take… Tessa Henning is no damsel. But she’s definitely in distress. If her husband really is involved in the ivory trade, he’ll come after her when he finds out what she’s uncovered. Unfortunately, the only person who can help is Mac Walker. Stubborn, fiercely independent, danger-loving bush pilot Mac Walker—with whom she shares custody of their orphaned nephew. Though Mac’s no knight in shining armor, he can keep her and their nephew safe in the Serengeti while they wait out this storm. But he can’t protect Tessa from the strange weather brewing inside her, stirring up feelings for Mac she wishes she could ignore.
Haunted Destiny
Haunted Destiny
Heather Graham
¥10.99
"A historic cruise ship, a haunted ship, the Celtic American Line's Destiny sets sail from the Port of New Orleans - with a killer on board. He's known as the Archangel because of the way he displays his victims in churches. And the way he places a different saint's medallion on each one. No one knows exactly who he is or why he's doing this. Jackson Crow - head of the FBI's Krewe of Hunters, a special unit of paranormal investigators - is assigned to the case, along with local agent Jude McCoy. Then Alexi Cromwell, who works in the ship's piano bar, is drawn into the situation when a victim's ghost appears to her - and to Jude. A victim who knows only that the man who killed him and his finacee had boarded the Destiny. There are many suspects, but one by one they're ruled out... Or are they? In the end Jude and Alexi have to rely on each other to catch the killer and to escape his evil plans for her"--Provided by publisher.