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George Washington:History in an Hour
George Washington:History in an Hour
David B. McCoy
¥14.81
Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour. George Washington – a figure synonymous with American history. His image is known worldwide, marked on American currency, postage stamps – even a state is named after him. George Washington in an Hour explores the man beneath the symbol. This is the essential chronicle of Washington’s life – his rise from middle class Virginian upbringing to America’s first President, elected unanimously twice. Explore Washington’s legacy – from securing Independence, to his instrumental role in writing and adopting the American constitution. George Washington in an Hour covers Washington’s redefinition of greatness, relinquishing power not once but twice – at the end of Revolution and his second term in Presidency. Learn why Washington is still considered one of the most influential people in history, and how his impact shaped the world in this engaging overview of his life. Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour…
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.
The Cowboy And The Baby (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Forever, Texas, Book 15)
The Cowboy And The Baby (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Forever, Texas, Book 15)
Marie Ferrarella
¥28.74
THE WRANGLER'S SPECIAL DELIVERY When the father of her baby bails, Devon Bennett finds herself in a difficult position. As in giving-birth-in-a-truck-on-the-side-of-a-road difficult. Devon's never felt more alone, until a hunky cowboy rides in to save the day. Deputy Cody McCullough can’t shake the feeling that Devon and her baby still need him, and not just because they’re staying at his ranch. It’s obvious that the single mom’s heart has been broken before and trusting this cowboy lawman doesn’t come easily. But Cody will do whatever i
The Man She Should Have Married (Mills & Boon Cherish) (The Crandall Lake Chroni
The Man She Should Have Married (Mills & Boon Cherish) (The Crandall Lake Chroni
Patricia Kay
¥22.07
TESTING THOSE FAMILY TIES Marrying into the elite Britton family had been hard for Olivia. Becoming a widow and raising her daughter alone had been tougher. Or so she thought. Her mother-in-law wanted custody of little Thea and Olivia was desperate for help. But her best option was another Britton, the devastangingly charming Matt…the man she should have married. Matt had vowed to look after Olivia and be a father figure to Thea, while remaining loyal to the brother he’d lost. With Olivia needing him more than ever he knew the time had come to tell her exactly how he felt. Admitting his true feelings for Olivia could tear his family apart…yet it might also be the start of a new family for them both.
Waking Up To Dr Gorgeous (Mills & Boon Medical) (The Christmas Swap, Book 1)
Waking Up To Dr Gorgeous (Mills & Boon Medical) (The Christmas Swap, Book 1)
Emily Forbes
¥30.51
Luci Dawson’s guide to getting over your ex: 1. Leave your troubles behind, and escape to Sydney for a temporary house-swap. 2. When a gorgeous stranger walks into your bedroom—smile, you’ve hit the jackpot! 3. Indulge in a hot fling with said stranger! But little does nurse Luci know that her fling is about to become so much more. Because Doctor Seb Hollingsworth has ways of making her feel alive again. With Christmas just around the corner suddenly Luci knows exactly what she wants under her tree! The Christmas Swap A holiday they won’t forget!
A New Hope (Thunder Point, Book 8)
A New Hope (Thunder Point, Book 8)
Robyn Carr
¥45.03
Starting over is never easy, but in Thunder Point, where newcomers are welcome and friends become family, it's possible to find yourself again. #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr takes us on a moving and rewarding journey as a young woman finds new hope. After losing her child, Ginger Dysart was lost in grief. But since moving to Thunder Point, a small town on the Oregon coast, Ginger is finally moving forward. Her job at the flower shop is peaceful and fulfilling, and she's excited to be assisting with the Lacoumette wedding. In spite of her lasting heartache, Ginger is swept up in the pleasure of the occasion. But the beauty of the Lacoumette farm and the joy of the gregarious family are ruined by an unfortunate encounter with the bride's brother, Matt. Struggling with painful memories of his own, Matt makes a drunken spectacle of himself when he tries to make a pass at Ginger, forcing her to flee the scene in embarrassment. But when Matt shows up at the flower shop determined to make amends, what started out as a humiliating first meeting blossoms into something much deeper than either of them expected. Everyone around them worries that Ginger will end up with a broken heart yet again. But if Ginger has the courage to embrace the future, and if Matt can finally learn to let go of the past, there may still be hope for a happy ending.
An Amish Harvest (Mills & Boon Love Inspired) (The Amish Bachelors, Book 1)
An Amish Harvest (Mills & Boon Love Inspired) (The Amish Bachelors, Book 1)
Patricia Davids
¥31.10
Nursing His Heart When Amish carpenter Samuel Bowman is injured in an accident, he fears he'll never see again. He's always provided for his family–and now that it's harvest season, the Bowmans are needed in the fields, not at his bedside. So when a young Amish widow becomes his nurse, Samuel expects Rebecca Miller to make his life easier. But his caregiver is bossy, outspoken and challenges him to move on with his life. Though Samuel's sight is in question, he can plainly see the woman he's come to care for won't let herself love again. Now it's Samuel's turn to heal her heart.
A Word With The Bachelor (Mills & Boon Cherish) (The Bachelors of Blackwater Lak
A Word With The Bachelor (Mills & Boon Cherish) (The Bachelors of Blackwater Lak
Teresa Southwick
¥22.07
When opposites collide…the plot thickens When former Special Forces agent Jack Garner opens his door to Erin Riley, he makes two things clear: he won’t sleep with her, and he writes alone. Clearly, fame and fortune have done nothing to brighten this bestselling author’s brooding manner. But his second book is long overdue, and Erin is there to jumpstart his writing…if not his heart. Bright, chatty and positive, Erin is like a sunny day to Jack’s perpetual night. And even as she struggles to contain her sizzling attraction, she knows she can help Jack have a breakthrough. When the words finally start to flow, Jack starts to wonder if ‘once upon a time’ could become ‘happily ever after.' Now, that would be something worth writing about…
Flame Tree Road
Flame Tree Road
Shona Patel
¥45.03
From the acclaimed author of Teatime for the Firefly comes the story of a man with dreams of changing the world, who finds himself changed by love 1870s India. In a tiny village where society is ruled by a caste system and women are defined solely by marriage, young Biren Roy dreams of forging a new destiny. When his mother suffers the fate of widowhood–shunned by her loved ones and forced to live in solitary penance–Biren devotes his life to effecting change. Biren's passionate spirit blossoms as wildly as the blazing flame trees of his homeland. With a law degree, he goes to work for the government to pioneer academic equality for girls. But in a place governed by age-old conventions, progress comes at a price, and soon Biren becomes a stranger among his own countrymen. Just when his vision for the future begins to look hopeless, he meets Maya, the independent-minded daughter of a local educator, and his soul is reignited. It is in her love that Biren finally finds his home, and in her heart that he finds the hope for a new world.
Expecting His Secret Heir (Mills & Boon Desire) (Mill Town Millionaires, Book 4)
Expecting His Secret Heir (Mills & Boon Desire) (Mill Town Millionaires, Book 4)
Dani Wade
¥22.07
The one-night stand who got away is back—and expecting… Security entrepreneur Zachary Gatlin can't decide whether to kiss her senseless or give her the brush-off, but Sadie Adams insinuates herself into his business and he’s hooked. Sadie’s on a mission to dig up dirt on Zach and disqualify him from a multimillion-dollar inheritance. Success means she’ll be able to pay for her little sister’s medical bills. But when Zach once again proves irresistible to Sadie, she faces a fateful choice: follow her heart or save her sister. And then there’s the child she’s carrying—Zach’s child…
How to Seduce a Cavanaugh (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense) (Cavanaugh Justice, B
How to Seduce a Cavanaugh (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense) (Cavanaugh Justice, B
Marie Ferrarella
¥30.61
An Unexpected Attraction Kelly Cavanaugh knows all about her new partner: Detective Kane Durant, who’s been through six partners before her. But, refusing to be intimidated, she puts all her energy into tracing the thief they’re tasked with catching… and ignoring the fierce chemistry sizzling between her and her brooding colleague. Kane’s never let his heart get in the way of work, but Kelly’s skill during a confrontation with the assailant only makes him want her more. And, as danger closes in, Kane realises that if he wants Kelly as his partner for life, he’s got to bring down their opponent… at any cost.
Her Texas Rescue Doctor (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Texas Rescue, Book 4)
Her Texas Rescue Doctor (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Texas Rescue, Book 4)
Caro Carson
¥25.11
Spin Doctor meets ER Doctor Living in her Hollywood movie star sister’s shadow is hard enough! But as her personal assistant, Grace Jackson is continually repairing the swath of damage the diva leaves in her wake. And now her antics have landed her in the Texas Rescue ER! What Grace needs is to find her sister the perfect man–someone to dispel the rumor mill. Satisfy the papparazzi. But where could she find this superhero wannabe? Enter ER Dr. Alex Gregory: he's dignified, gifted…and a bit of a nerd. Still, he has an eye for genuine people like lovely Grace. So he reluctantly agrees to let Grace make him over and help salvage her sister’s reputation. From geek to chic, Alex becomes a dazzling escort for a celebrity-studded charity ball. But Grace had to wonder: did she re-make Alex for her sister–or herself?
Lady Lavinia's Match (Mills & Boon Historical)
Lady Lavinia's Match (Mills & Boon Historical)
Mary Nichols
¥39.24
When their parents married, James, Earl of Corringham, and Lady Lavinia Stanmore became as close as brother and sister. Now, years later, James has outgrown his rakish ways and is burning with a love for her that he longs to reveal. However, he faces a rival in the mysterious Lord Wincote. Torn between James and the handsome stranger, Lavinia's feelings are thrown into turmoil. But is this man really what he seems? The more Lord Wincote persists, the more Lavinia wonders if she should be looking for love a little closer to home….
Rescued By Dr Rafe (Mills & Boon Medical) (Stranded in His Arms)
Rescued By Dr Rafe (Mills & Boon Medical) (Stranded in His Arms)
Annie Claydon
¥30.51
Her unexpected rescuer When newly-qualified paramedic Mimi Sawyer is separated from her colleague in a flash flood, the last person she wants to come to her rescue is Dr Rafe Chapman—the man who broke her heart when he walked out five years ago… Talking about his feelings has never been easy for Rafe. But their forced reunion means confronting the truth of the past. It’s suddenly clear that Mimi has always been the one for him, yet to win her back he’ll need to convince Mimi that he’s the one for her! Stranded in His Arms Falling in love in the face of danger!
Natural Born Lawman (And Baby Makes Three, Book 8)
Natural Born Lawman (And Baby Makes Three, Book 8)
Sherryl Woods
¥31.10
Let New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods sweep you away to Texas with this acclaimed tale of bending the rules… Texas-born-and-bred lawman Justin Adams had always been a by-the-book kind of guy. Until one day the deputy caught a petty thief in the act of stealing a bottle of baby medicine. And when Justin looked into the imploring eyes of desperate single mother Patsy Langhorn–not to mention those of her feverish little boy–he decided to bend the rules, just a little. Patsy Langhorn was wary of men in general, and one who'd sworn to uphold the law should have had her running for cover. But somehow this man had her wondering if maybe the time had come to stop running–if maybe, finally, he was what she'd waited her whole life to find.
A Bull Rider's Pride (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Welcome to Ramblewood, Book 8)
A Bull Rider's Pride (Mills & Boon Cherish) (Welcome to Ramblewood, Book 8)
Amanda Renee
¥29.43
TOO MUCH TO LOSE Surgical resident Sheila Lindstrom’s career is right on track, until a handsome bull rider lands on her operating table and smack in the middle of her carefully planned life. As a patient, Brady Sawyer is strictly off limits; but as a man, he’s hard to resist. Brady knows a death-defying cowboy with a four-year-old son isn’t part of Sheila’s plan, but he can’t stop thinking about her…and it’s obvious the feeling is mutual. He’s also determined to get back in the arena, and she’s dead set against it. Can he convince her some things are worth the risk?
The Girl He Used To Love (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) (Grace Note Records, Book 1
The Girl He Used To Love (Mills & Boon Heartwarming) (Grace Note Records, Book 1
Amy Vastine
¥22.07
The past will always be between them He swore he’d never return home. Then a flat tire lands Dean Presley back in Grass Lake, Tennessee, and he’s forced to confront the woman he left behind. Faith Stratton was once the love of his life. Now her gifted brother could be the rising Nashville star Dean needs for his struggling music label. But it means taking Sawyer away from the horse therapy farm that Faith’s so proud of. That won’t be easy, especially since those old feelings that started all the trouble… Well, let’s just say he can’t go back there, because he doesn’t want to relive the memories of the terrible accident that drove them apart.
The Pregnant Colton Bride (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense) (The Coltons of Texas
The Pregnant Colton Bride (Mills & Boon Romantic Suspense) (The Coltons of Texas
Marie Ferrarella
¥30.51
In the latest electrifying tale from USA Today bestselling author Marie Ferrarella, a pregnancy scandal rocks the Colton clan! Mirabella Freeman, secretary to security expert Zane Colton, thought being pregnant and alone were her biggest problems…That is, until police discover a bank account in her name, complete with mysterious payments supposedly by Zane's missing stepfather! Now, not only is Mirabella a suspect in Eldridge Colton's disappearance, but she's bombarded by rumors about the identity of her child's father. So when her gorgeous Colton cowboy boss proposes a marriage of convenience to save face–and her reputation–Mirabella is stunned, yet ready to say “I do!”. As the pregnant bride and her rancher husband fall in love, their hearts won’t be all that’s in danger…