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Brand: Penguin
EAN: 9789124037857
MPN: 9789124037857
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Titles in This Set : 1. Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes 2. Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods Description : Percy Jackson and the Greek Heroes In this gripping follow-up to Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, demigod Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of the original Greek heroes in all their gory, bloodthirsty glory. Want to know who cut off Medusa's head? Which hero was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus, the winged horse? Percy has all the answers . . . Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods Who could tell the true stories of the gods and goddesses of Olympus better than modern-day demigod Percy Jackson? In this action-packed tour of Greek mythology, Percy gives his hilarious personal views on the feuds, fights and love affairs of the Olympians. Want to know how Zeus came to be top god? How many times Kronos ate one of his own kids? How Athena literally burst out of another god's head? It's all here in black and white...
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Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
EAN: 9780007929979
MPN: 9780007929979
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Titles in This Set : 1. How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? 2. How Do Dinosaurs Go To School? 3. How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? 4. How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? 5. How Do Dinosaurs Learn Colours and Numbers? 6. How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? Description : How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You? Mamas and papas always love their little dinosaurs - even when they spill their food or make an awful fuss! Come and join the fun as some very naughty children test the patience of their parents... but also show how much they love them, too! How Do Dinosaurs Go To School? Does he walk? Does he ride in a busy car pool? Does he drag his long tail? Is he late for the bus? Does he stomp all four feet? Does he make a big fuss? What do you think? How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? How does a dinosaur eat all his food? Is he noisy and jumpy and spilly and rude? Does he toss milk and peas? Does he ever say, "Please?" What does a dinosaur do? How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? How does a dinosaur say good night when papa comes in to turn out the light? Does a dinosaur slam his tail and pout? Does he throw his teddy bear all about? What do you think? How Do Dinosaurs Learn Colours and Numbers? This playful peek into the homes of curious dinosaur children is the perfect way to encourage your own little dinosaur to count to ten and name different colours. How do dinosaurs count to ten? Over and over and over again! Do dinosaurs know red, green and blue? Read this book and you will, too! How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon? A playful peek into the homes of poorly dinosaurs ‘What if a dinosaur catches the flu? Does he whimper and whine in between each Atchoo?’ Most certainly not! Dinosaurs get lots of juice and rest . They use hankies, take their medicine and are well-behaved at the doctor’s! Brimming with humour and familiar antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of poorly dinosaur children and their parents. Mark Teague uses a variety of perspectives in his dramatic, full-page pictures of tyrannosaurus rexes, triceratopses, and pteranodons.
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Brand: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
EAN: 9781398829817
MPN: 9781398829817
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Titles In The Set: 1. Short Stories and Satire 2. Classic Tales of Horror 3. The Raven and Other Poems 4. Two Tales of Travel 5. Tales of Adventure and Mystery Description: Short Stories and Satire This humorous collection of short and satirical stories by Edgar Allan Poe is filled with interesting settings and surprising mysteries that will satisfy and entertain any reader. From the mysterious General in "The Man That Was Used Up" to the cabbage-obsessed inhabitants of Vondervotteimittiss, each of Poe's characters is absurd and alarming in one way or the other. Each story will take you on an incredible journey into the world of the legendary storyteller who used his writing to satirize nineteenth-century society and culture. Stories in this collection also include "The Devil in Belfry, y," "The Balloon Hoax." and "Bon Bon. Classic Tales of Horror "I listened--in extremity of horror. The sound came again--it was a sigh. Rushing to the corpse, I saw-distinctly saw--a tremor upon the lips." This nail-biting collection of horror stories by Edgar Allan Poe includes "The Oblong Box," "The Fall of the House of Usher," and many more chilling tales. Themes of death, guilt, and revenge guide the master of macabre's storytelling through this petrifying journey. Packed with haunting rhythm, settings, and sounds, Poe's stories feature gruesome murders, life-threatening voyages, and gothic surroundings that will immerse and entertain readers young and old. The Raven and Other Poems A collection of verse from one of America's greatest writers, the undisputed master of Gothic horror, and a true literary pioneer. In this anthology, readers will discover the full range of Poe's poetry. The mysterious and lyrical "The Raven" immediately became a sensation when it was first published; "The Bells presents Poe's mastery over language; "Sonnet to Science" is a fascinating meditation on rationalism; while "The City in the Sea" and "The Haunted Palace" are filled with fantastic terrors. Two Tales of Travel Edgar Allan Poe's two novels are packed with exciting settings and heart-stopping drama that will entertain any fan of adventure. The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket takes the reader on a thrilling ocean voyage filled with terrifying creatures and unavoidable danger towards the South Pole. The Journal of Julius Rodman follows a courageous expedition across the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Northwestern America. These novels showcase the immense power of the land and sea, and what man is capable of when left to his own devices in nature. Tales of Adventure and Mystery Considered to be the first modern detective story, "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is just one of the tales in this gripping collection of adventure stories by Edgar Allan Poe. Filled with mystery and intrigue, the story introduces C. Auguste Dupin, the amateur investigator, who also features in "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt" and "The Purloined Letter." Suspensefully entertaining, the trilogy...
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Brand: Faber
EAN: 9780678456934
MPN: 9780678456934
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In This Set : 1. Beautiful World, Where Are You (Hardback) 2. Normal People (Paperback) 3. Conversations with Friends (Paperback) Description : Beautiful World, Where Are You (Hardback) Alice, a novelist, meets Felix, who works in a warehouse, and asks him if he'd like to travel to Rome with her. In Dublin, her best friend Eileen is getting over a break-up and slips back into flirting with Simon, a man she has known since childhood. Alice, Felix, Eileen and Simon are still young - but life is catching up with them. They desire each other, they delude each other, they get together, they break apart. They worry about sex and friendship and the world they live in. Are they standing in the last lighted room before the darkness, bearing witness to something? Will they find a way to believe in a beautiful world? Normal People (Paperback) Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in the west of Ireland, but the similarities end there. In school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation - awkward but electrifying - something life-changing begins. Normal People is a story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but find they can't. Conversations with Friends (Paperback) Frances is twenty-one years old, cool-headed and observant. A student in Dublin and an aspiring writer, at night she performs spoken word with her best friend Bobbi, who used to be her girlfriend. When they are interviewed and then befriended by Melissa, a well-known journalist who is married to Nick, an actor, they enter a world of beautiful houses, raucous dinner parties and holidays in Provence, beginning a complex ménage-à-quatre. But when Frances and Nick get unexpectedly closer, the sharply witty and emotion-averse Frances is forced to honestly confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time.
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Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
EAN: 9789127674370
MPN: 9789127674370
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: Robodog (Hardback) The Blunders (Hardback) Spaceboy (Paperback) Description: Robodog Welcome to the city of Bedlam. Enter if you dare! Bedlam is one of the most dangerous places on Earth – home to a host of wicked villains. Nothing and nobody is safe from these evil criminals. The city needs its own superhero to defeat the supervillains. But who? Robodog! He’s the newest recruit at the Police Dog School, and supercharged for adventure. But can he stop the most feared duo in Bedlam, and their evil plans to ruin the city . . .? The Blunders Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people. This family of upper-class twits lives in a crumbling country house named Blunder Hall. When their home comes under threat, they must embark on a series of comic misadventures to save it. Absurd and hilarious, The Blunders is David Walliams’ funniest book. A laugh-out-loud tale of the most blundering and lovable family in history. Spaceboy a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery, action, laughs and surprises – and a secret that could change the course of history… America. The 1960s. Stuck on a remote farm with her awful aunt, twelve-year-old orphan Ruth spends every night gazing at the stars, dreaming of adventure. One night she spots a flying saucer blazing across the sky… before crash-landing in a field. When the spaceship opens and reveals a mysterious alien, all Ruth’s dreams come true. But does this visitor from another planet have a giant secret?
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Brand: SEVEN
EAN: 9780297867371
MPN: 9780297867371
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There's something about the smell of meat cooking that signals a feast - it's savoury, comforting and tempting. A steak on the grill, a roast in the oven, a casserole bubbling: they make your mouth water. Si King and Dave Myers, aka the Hairy Bikers, have always been passionate about meat, and this bible is an unadulterated celebration of the fine produce we have available today. MEAT FEASTS includes all their favourite recipes and some new surprises. There are family classics, spicy treats, perfect pies and delicious zingy salads. Si and Dave love their veggies too, and MEAT FEASTS features some of the very best veg recipes to showcase a Sunday joint or make a little meat of a very long way. A meaty modern classic, MEAT FEASTS is your one-stop meat cookbook!
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Brand: Penguin
EAN: 9780233546438
MPN: 9780233546438
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Title in This Set: 1. Star Wars: Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule 2. Star Wars: The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott 3. Star Wars: The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray Description: Star Wars: Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule It is a golden age for the galaxy. Intrepid hyperspace scouts expand the reach of the Republic to the furthest stars, worlds flourish under the benevolent leadership of the Senate, and peace reigns, enforced by the wisdom and strength of the renowned order of Force users known as the Jedi. With the Jedi at the height of their power, the free citizens of the galaxy are confident in their ability to weather any storm But the even brightest light can cast a shadow, and some storms defy any preparation. When a shocking catastrophe in hyperspace tears a ship to pieces, the flurry of shrapnel emerging from the disaster threatens an entire system. No sooner does the call for help go out than the Jedi race to the scene. The scope of the emergence, however, is enough to push even Jedi to their limit. As the sky breaks open and destruction rains down upon the peaceful alliance they helped to build, the Jedi must trust in the Force to see them through a day in which a single mistake could cost billions of lives. Even as the Jedi battle valiantly against calamity, something truly deadly grows beyond the boundary of the Republic. The hyperspace disaster is far more sinister than the Jedi could ever suspect. A threat hides in the darkness, far from the light of the age, and harbours a secret that could strike fear into even a Jedi's heart. Star Wars: The Rising Storm by Cavan Scott In the wake of the Great Hyperspace Disaster and the heroism of the Jedi, the Republic continues to grow, bringing more worlds together under a single unified banner. Under the leadership of Chancellor Lina Soh, the spirit of unity extends throughout the galaxy, with the Jedi and the newly established Starlight Beacon station at the vanguard. In celebration, the chancellor plans The Republic Fair, a showcase of the possibilities and the peace of the expanding Republic-a peace the Jedi hope to foster. Stellan Gios, Bell Zettifar, Elzar Mann, and others join the event as ambassadors of harmony. But as the eyes of the galaxy turn toward the Fair, so too does the fury of the Nihil. Their leader, Marchion Ro, is intent on destroying this unity. His storm descends on the pageantry and celebration, sowing chaos and exacting revenge. As the Jedi struggle to curb the carnage of the rampaging Nihil, they come face-to-face with the true fear their enemy plans to unleash across the galaxy-the kind of fear from which even the Force cannot shield them. Star Wars: The Fallen Star by Claudia Gray Time and again, the vicious raiders known as the Nihil have sought to bring the golden age of the High Republic to a fiery end. Time and again, the High Republic has emerged battered and weary, but victorious thank to its Jedi protectors-and there is no monument to their cause grander than...
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