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Desert England
Desert England
Williams, David
¥58.76
A terrifying tidal wave was sweeping across Europe, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. But this was no natural phenomenon; this was a wholly manmade weapon of terror, dubbed by the foreign media as 'the English disease': football hooliganism. In the months leading up to FIFA's decision as to which country would have the prestigious honour of hosting the 2006 World Cup - England or arch-enemies Germany - the level of wanton, indiscriminate violence being perpetrated at overseas match locations in the name of British patriotism was escalating out of control ... but why? Detective Inspector John Milton of the Metropolitan Police and his specially formed anti-hooliganism task force were facing a brick wall. The incidents smacked of highly organised, mafia-style operations carried out with military precision. Something sinister was at play and time was running out to crack the case. England's honour was on the line, and so were their careers.
Ronnie Biggs - The Inside Story
Ronnie Biggs - The Inside Story
Currie / Gray, Tel / Mike
¥73.48
Ronnie Biggs: The Inside Story, written by two of Ronnie Biggs's closest friends and most ardent supporters, delivers exactly what it says on the label, giving a very personal, unique and yet disturbing insight into the mind and subsequent treatment by the judicial and penal systems of the man that became a legendary household name for his role in one of Britain's most notorious crimes, the Great Train Robbery of 1963, and his subsequent life on the run upon his escape from prison in 1965. Raising pointed questions and dispelling many myths, the story makes one wonder who is the greater criminal: the carpenter that played a bit part in an unarmed robbery 45 years ago, who has remained incarcerated since his return to the UK in 2001 despite the fact that he is now a frail, wheelchair-bound 79-year-old grandfather who is no threat to society, is fed via a tube to his stomach and can only communicate by pointing to letters on a laminated sheet; or the justice and prison systems that have allowed him to rot in jail for so long. One thing's for sure, although Ronnie Biggs's body is letting him down after a series of strokes and other illnesses, his legal team, campaign supporters, underworld friends and devoted family certainly aren't, and neither is his own fighting spirit or his humanity in the face of inhumanity. All he wants now is to be able to die a free man rather than suffer "e;a slow crucifixion on the Home Office cross"e;, and once all the facts have been digested one can only be moved to ask: "e;How could anyone deny him that?"e;
Jump Into Dutch
Jump Into Dutch
Sobaca
¥44.05
It's a great feeling to know you can be who you are without fear or embarrassment. This Dutch language course is designed to be FUN AND EASY to follow. In this eBook we have covered all of the most likely situations you may face and have prepared you with the KEY WORDS AND PHRASES most commonly used. In this modern age you will most likely have a cell phone and wear a watch - consequently we have avoided tedious chapters on telling the time, counting and things you can point to. Instead, we have replaced them with more of what you will actually need! This programme is ideal if you are taking a short break or making a business trip. Everything from hiring a car, checking in to your hotel, sightseeing, shopping, eating out, from meeting people to dealing with emergencies is covered in topical chapters that you can access instantly. Make the most of your travels with all of our 'Jump Into' language courses available in Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch and French.
Autobiography of Liza Goddard
Autobiography of Liza Goddard
Goddard, Liza
¥78.38
Liza Goddard is one of the country's best loved and hardest working actresses, but few people know the real woman behind the 'dizzy blonde' image. In this much-anticipated autobiography, Liza talks about her work, her loves and the real-life dramas that have shaped her as a woman and an actress. The book charts her early life in England and follows her to Australia, where her beloved father played a key role in helping to set up the country's fledgling television industry. As a young actress, Liza was cast in the long-running children's drama series, Skippy the Bush Kangaroo. She later returned to England, where she appeared in a host of classic TV series, including Pig In The Middle, The Brothers, Bergerac, Dr Who and Midsomer Murders. Liza talks about her working relationship with Alan Ayckbourn and explains how a planned move to America failed to materialise. Find out how Liza got together with her first husband, actor Colin Baker on the set of The Brothers, why her marriage to '70s rocker Alvin Stardust failed and how she eventually found true love with producer David Cobham. Liza also reveals the truth about her alleged affair with Bergerac star John Nettles, and reveals how she successfully sued a tabloid newspaper over the allegations. She describes her courageous battle against breast cancer and reveals how beating the disease has given her a new perspective on life. Liza explains why animals continue to play an important part in her life and recounts some hilarious stories about the assortment of creatures that have featured in her life. A warts and all account from one of Britain's most popular actresses, Working With Children And Animals will have you laughing and crying in equal measure.
You Can Make You Rich
You Can Make You Rich
Dillon, Sean
¥29.33
What everyone ought to know about this stocks and shares investing business... Investing for a comfortable future can seem like a daunting task. Where do you turn to for HELP AND ADVICE? Professional money managers who are vying for your hard earned money? Let this book show you how you can TAKE CONTROL of these decisions for yourself and ACHIEVE RETURNS that will most likely beat the professionals. Did you know that over the long term, by investing in an index you are likely to outperform almost all of the professional money managers and individual investors in the Market. This book will show you how to do it. Learn what really causes investors to lose money and prepare to recognise and avoid these mistakes and more. You don't need any prior knowledge or have a deep understanding of how it all works as, chapter by chapter, we will show you how you can act for yourself without the costs and fees of the money managers and benefit from the FUTURE GROWTH potential of the stock market. Learn the concept of compounding, crucial to your FUTURE SUCCESS and clearly explained along with advice on patience, understanding risk, the perils of leverage and keeping your costs low. You will soon realise that you really don't need anybody else. YOU CAN MAKE YOU RICH!
Celebrities' Favourite Pets
Celebrities' Favourite Pets
Collins, Sheila
¥58.76
Celebrities' Favourite Pets has been put together in aid of the PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals) who provide free veterinary treatment to sick and injured animals.This fun book provides a fascinating insight into the favourite pets of people in the public eye and, along with the obvious choices, there are bound to be one or two surprises as we find out which animals celebrities choose to get close to. Hopefully the book will also get people thinking about the relationship we have with our pets.With a fitting forward by Bob Champion MBE, this book supports the work of the UK's leading veterinary charity and reminds us of the responsibility we all have towards ensuring that the nation's pets are happy and well looked after.
Bridges to Success
Bridges to Success
Hickmott, Olive
¥73.48
When you know something works you have to teach others. Learn how to transform learning difficulties into successful learning differences, enabling youngsters and adults alike to succeed. Bridges to Success offers visually talented yet challenged individuals a completely new perspective, empowering them to change themselves and the system around them. The focus is on positives and how people can be their very best. Threads of research, a wealth of experience and a variety of evidence have been pieced together to offer simple skills that anyone can learn to start making changes for the whole family and for any educational practice.
Just Jill
Just Jill
Allen-King OBE, Jill
¥73.48
Just Jill is an inspirational and moving account of one woman's triumph over adversity and how she used her own experience of disability to benefit others.When she was growing up during the 1940s very few people were aware that Jill Allen-King had lost one eye as the result of measles when she was a baby. Her disability was a taboo subject and she attended a normal school, progressed to catering college and secured employment as a cook. However, tragedy struck for the second time when glaucoma rendered her completely blind at the age of 24 on what should have been one of the happiest occasions of her life - her wedding day.For the next seven years Jill barely left the house, too scared to go outside unaccompanied and afraid that she would never again be able to participate in the activities she loved, such as dancing. The birth of her daughter, Jacqueline, gave her renewed purpose but could not give her back the thing she desperately needed - her independence. It was only when Jill got her first guide dog that she began to rediscover the world outside her front door and take those first giant steps towards regaining her confidence and freedom. Jill's autobiography charts her journey from partially sighted child to totally blind adult and beyond, a process of readjusting and learning through grit and determination and then using her knowledge and experience to do everything in her power to help others and to campaign for reforms to secure a safer, fairer and more disability-aware environment. It is a story that will provide encouragement to those that are struggling to cope with disabilities and also educate people from all spheres of life about the challenges and needs of disabled people. At the age of 70, Jill continues to fight for the cause, and hopefully her story will inspire others to take up the baton.
Life Starts Now
Life Starts Now
Lawson, Maria
¥88.19
Maria Lawson rose to fame on the hit TV show The X Factor in 2005 but had already enjoyed some success as a singer/songwriter prior to this, having secured a recording and publishing contract through her own efforts and determination to break into the music industry. Life Starts Now follows Maria's journey from hopeful unknown, through the audition process and beyond to her appearance on a major national television show, taking the reader behind the scenes to find out what really goes on inside the hit show. This fascinating autobiography documents Maria's early life and explains how this ambitious young girl from a humble background fulfilled her dream of TV stardom and recording success. In this honest and heart warming account, Maria explains how she coped with the transition from obscurity to a life in the limelight only to come close to losing everything she worked so hard to achieve. More recently, Maria has emerged stronger than ever, having overcome past setbacks to release an exciting second album Emotional Rollercoaster and has secured a record deal with a new label. The birth of her son has meant that she now has to fit her busy schedule around her most important role as a mother. This book is not only an inspirational story, proving that it is possible for anyone to achieve their dreams, it is also a practical self help guide offering pregnancy and life skills advice based on Maria's own experiences as an artist, businesswoman and new mum.
Environment Poetry
Environment Poetry
Frolish, Andrew
¥176.48
This is a great new resource that provides a selection of poems, lesson plans and worksheets, designed to be used by Key Stage 2 teachers in literacy lessons. The poems and lesson plans are based on a variety of environmental issues, such as recycling, dramatic weather changes and environmental disasters (like oil spills). The book contains 24 lessons with cross-curricular links to support learning in other subject areas. Their interest coincides with the need for schools to raise awareness of environmental concerns and to become more sustainable organisations.
Snooker Quiz Book
Snooker Quiz Book
Snelgrove, Kevin
¥34.24
Do you enjoy a game of snooker? Are you familiar with the names of the professional players, past and present? Do you follow the Championships and watch all of the big matches on TV? If so, The Snooker Quiz Book is just what you need to put your knowledge to the test. What year was the Snooker World Championship established? Who was the winner of the 1978 UK Championship? When the world rankings were introduced in 1976 who was ranked number one? The answers to all these questions and more can be found in this exciting new book. With 250 questions on the players, their opponents, tournaments, scores and champions, as well as a brilliant 'pot luck' section there is something for everyone. This quiz book is packed with information and will appeal to anyone with an interest in snooker from the occasional player to the professional. So, whether you just want to have fun with family and friends or find out more about your favourite sport this is a must-have book for snooker fans of all ages.
Barn
Barn
Romilly, Edmund
¥48.95
Kelly was an ordinary and honourable man, stuck in a boring job as an office clerk in London, with little that made him stand out in a crowd in terms of either personality, looks or dress, but he did have one talent that set him apart - he was a poet.
British Crime and Prison Quiz Book
British Crime and Prison Quiz Book
Courtney, Dave
¥58.76
Will you be held at gunpoint and find yourself reaching for the panic button or will you be laughing all the way to the bank as you try to answer this quiz book's 450 testing questions cunningly prepared by former London gangster and nowadays best-selling celebrity author and film-maker Dave Courtney and ex-prison officer Jim Dawkins? Covering all aspects of the British underworld and the heroes and villains that have grabbed media attention and stirred up public interest and imagination, this book is as much an educational treasure trove as it is a quiz book. With a fitting foreword by Charles Bronson, this is definitely a quiz book with an encyclopaedic twist and is guaranteed to provoke hours of reminiscing and discussion about the daring escapades and notorious characters that have stamped an indelible mark on the British crime scene.
Lose Your Fear of Flying
Lose Your Fear of Flying
Sobaca
¥29.33
Are you amongst those who fly because they have to, yet dread it? You are in good company. There are many like you who reluctantly fly, perhaps because of work or due to the fact they won't allow their fears to curtail their enjoyment of life. Statistics are of no help. What can help, though, is a better understanding of exactly what is happening during a typical flight from the only vantage point that counts, your passenger seat. This eBook uses friendly language and terminology to clearly explain the sounds and noises you hear that may worry you and it tells you the truth about turbulence and adverse weather. Rest assured. It's good news. The format is simple. You are guided through a complete flight from boarding an aircraft, through taxiing to take-off, climb, cruise, descent and finally to landing. Along the way you will become familiar with the different stages of flight and what sounds and sensations you may expect. You will learn about an aircrafts capabilities, crew training, air traffic control and the systems in place to ensure your safety. More importantly you will learn that you do not need to concern yourself with the discomfort of a bumpy flight. Flying without fear....... It can happen.
Jump Into Spanish
Jump Into Spanish
Sobaca
¥44.05
It's a great feeling to know you can be who you are without fear or embarrassment. This Spanish language course is designed to be FUN AND EASY to follow. In this eBook we have covered all of the most likely situations you may face and have prepared you with the KEY WORDS AND PHRASES most commonly used. In this modern age you will most likely have a cell phone and wear a watch - consequently we have avoided tedious chapters on telling the time, counting and things you can point to. Instead, we have replaced them with more of what you will actually need! This programme is ideal if you are taking a short break or making a business trip. Everything from hiring a car, checking in to your hotel, sightseeing, shopping, eating out, from meeting people to dealing with emergencies is covered in topical chapters that you can access instantly. Make the most of your travels with all of our 'Jump Into' language courses available in Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch and French.
Jump Into French
Jump Into French
Sobaca
¥44.05
It's a great feeling to know you can be who you are without fear or embarrassment. This French language course is designed to be FUN AND EASY to follow. In this eBook we have covered all of the most likely situations you may face and have prepared you with the KEY WORDS AND PHRASES most commonly used. In this modern age you will most likely have a cell phone and wear a watch - consequently we have avoided tedious chapters on telling the time, counting and things you can point to. Instead, we have replaced them with more of what you will actually need! This programme is ideal if you are taking a short break or making a business trip. Everything from hiring a car, checking in to your hotel, sightseeing, shopping, eating out, from meeting people to dealing with emergencies is covered in topical chapters that you can access instantly. Make the most of your travels with all of our 'Jump Into' language courses available in Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch and French.
Jump Into German
Jump Into German
Sobaca
¥44.05
It's a great feeling to know you can be who you are without fear or embarrassment. This German language course is designed to be FUN AND EASY to follow. In this eBook we have covered all of the most likely situations you may face and have prepared you with the KEY WORDS AND PHRASES most commonly used. In this modern age you will most likely have a cell phone and wear a watch - consequently we have avoided tedious chapters on telling the time, counting and things you can point to. Instead, we have replaced them with more of what you will actually need! This programme is ideal if you are taking a short break or making a business trip. Everything from hiring a car, checking in to your hotel, sightseeing, shopping, eating out, from meeting people to dealing with emergencies is covered in topical chapters that you can access instantly. Make the most of your travels with all of our 'Jump Into' language courses available in Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch and French.
You Can Be Debt Free
You Can Be Debt Free
Sobaca
¥29.33
Learn how to CONTROL YOUR DEBT and REBUILD YOUR FINANCES with this expertly written and timely eBook. Discover how the system preys on the unwary and vulnerable and learn how to recognise the warning signs and avoid the pit falls that lead to unnecessary debt. This easy to follow guide will firstly help you, chapter by chapter, to recognise what's causing your problems, then encourage you to CHANGE YOUR HABITS and finally help put you on a path to restoring your finances. Credit card debt, mortgage debt, secured and unsecured debts are amongst the many topics that are covered in this informative presentation. Now's the time to TAKE BACK CONTROL and we invite you to take advantage of this timely production. The advice in this book is United Kingdom specific.
Opposite Island
Opposite Island
Mignon, Margaret
¥24.43
Imagine being in a brand new rowing boat on a quest to find sharks, but instead you discover an island where everything is OPPOSITE! The people there are born old and grow young. They walk backwards, talk backwards, and they even ... fart backwards. This is what happens to Oliver Cook, with annoying little sister Lois in tow, on his tenth birthday. It blows his mind, but when they are summoned by the king and queen - who are tramps that live under a bridge - mind blowing turns to ... well, mind blowing in a bad way. The King and Queen don't want these kids to leave, and on Opposite Island where you grow young, ten-year-old Oliver and eight-year-old Lois will find themselves buried in a matchbox in only a few years! They have to escape, but how, when the Island Police (armed with lethal bunnies) will do anything to keep the new royal pets incarcerated on Opposite Island!
Ripples and the Tapestries
Ripples and the Tapestries
Harvey, Lyz
¥29.33
A wonderful thought provoking novel from Lyz Harvey. Following Cressida's unexpected death, Troy retrieves two secret manuscripts from her house, ensuring that even Cressy's son remains unaware of their existence. These manuscripts lead Troy on a journey of discovery, despite the grief of bereavement and loss, which reveals Cressy's hitherto unknown and emerging beliefs, explored in the novel she left behind her. The novel contains many threads within its various plots, charting the profound effects of one woman's arrogance and need to control not only her family, but everyone she encounters. The ripples of her behaviour and beliefs continue even after her death, as her family comes to terms with her legacy of secrecy and spite. The woman herself discovers an unexpected afterlife in which she has to acknowledge her motivation and the consequences of her actions in the life she left so suddenly, before she is able to move on.
Operation Stay in England
Operation Stay in England
Mignon, Margaret
¥19.52
Ten-year-old Billy Baxter runs into unexpected trouble as he attempts to stop his father from being deployed to Afghanistan. His mischievous antics are thwarted on every side as he carries out one unconvincing scheme after another in an endeavour to keep his father safely at home in England. But why does the Prime Minister want to speak with Billy? Has he gone too far? Operation Stay in England is a funny yet sometimes heart breaking story of boy who has grown up with the televised images of the War on Terror, and is then faced with the reality of his father's tour of duty.