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Brand: Simon & Schuster
EAN: 9789124236540
MPN: 9789124236540
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Titles In The Set: 1. Spitfire 2. Lancaster 3. Tornado 4. Eject! Eject! (Hardback) Description: Spitfire In late spring 1940, Nazi Germany’s domination of Europe had looked unstoppable. With the British Isles in easy reach since the fall of France, Adolf Hitler was convinced that Great Britain would be defeated in the skies over her southern coast, confident his Messerschmitts and Heinkels would outclass anything the Royal Air Force threw at them. What Hitler hadn’t planned for was the agility and resilience of a marvel of British engineering that would quickly pass into legend – the Spitfire. Bestselling author John Nichol’s passionate portrait of this magnificent fighter aircraft, its many innovations and updates, and the people who flew and loved them, carries the reader beyond the dogfights over Kent and Sussex. Spanning the full global reach of the Spitfire’s deployment during WWII, from Malta to North Africa and the Far East, then over the D-Day beaches, it is always accessible, effortlessly entertaining and full of extraordinary spirit. Here are edge-of-the-seat stories and heart-stopping first-hand accounts of battling pilots forced to bail out over occupied territory; of sacrifice and wartime love; of aristocratic female flyers, and of the mechanics who braved the Nazi onslaught to keep the aircraft in battle-ready condition. Nichol takes the reader on a hair-raising, nail-biting and moving wartime history of the iconic Spitfire populated by a cast of redoubtable, heroic characters that make you want to stand up and cheer. Lancaster Sir Arthur Harris, the controversial chief of Royal Air Force Bomber Command, described the Lancaster as his 'shining sword' and the 'greatest single factor in winning the war'. RAF bomber squadrons carried out offensive operations from the first day of the Second World War until the very last, more than five and a half years later. They flew nearly 300,000 sorties and dropped around a million tons of explosives, as well as life-saving supplies. Over 10,000 of their aircraft never returned. Of the 7,377 Lancasters built during the conflict, more than half were lost to enemy action or training accidents. The human cost was staggering. Of the 125,000 men who served in Bomber Command, over 55,000 were killed and another 8,400 were wounded. Some 10,000 survived being shot down, only to become prisoners of war. In simple, brutal terms, Harris's aircrew had only a 40 per cent chance of surviving the war unscathed. Tornado In 1990, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein ordered the invasion and occupation of neighbouring Kuwait, setting in motion a chain of events that had unimaginable political, military and personal repercussions, which still reverberate around the globe today. This is the story of the aircrew at the heart of Operation Desert Storm, almost none of whom had any prior experience of armed combat. It is the story of the Tornado’s missions, of those who did not return - and of the families who watched and...
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Brand: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
EAN: 9781398813700
MPN: 9781398813700
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In This Set: Antony and Cleopatra Twelfth Night Love's Labour's Lost The Comedy of Errors King Lear The Merchant of Venice A Midsummer Night's Dream The Tempest Othello As You Like It Hamlet Romeo and Juliet All's Well that Ends Well Macbeth Much Ado About Nothing The Winter's Tale Description: Samantha Newman's cleverly reworked prose retellings retain many of Shakespeare's own inimitable turns of phrase, while simplifying and clarifying the language and plots to make stories accessible to children. Young readers can follow Puck on his mischievous midsummer adventures, hear the prophecy of the witches in Macbeth and be swept away by the romance of Romeo and Juliet. Lively artwork accompanies each spread, bringing these best-loved tales to life. Antony and Cleopatra A romance between a Roman general and the Queen of Egypt was never going to be easy. Marc Antony has abandoned his duties since he has fallen in love with Cleopatra. But as war looms, their union shifts from difficult to doomed... Twelfth Night In this riotous comedy, set in a faraway land, a shipwreck separates twins Viola and Sebastian, They each make the best of their situations, but create a whirlwind of mistaken identity and unrequited love. will they find their way back to each other? Love's Labour's Lost King Ferdinand's plan to ban ladies from his court to focus on his studies seems like a great one - until the Princess of France and her friends arrive and he falls in love! Can Ferdinand and his friends break their own law? The Comedy of Errors When two sets of long-lost twins turn up in the same town on the same day, confusion and hilarity ensue. Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse are looking for their brothers - but they accidentally end up living their lives instead! King Lear King Lear demands that his three daughters tell him how much they love him. When his youngest, Cordelia, refuses, he casts her out and divides his kingdom between the other two. But when those two reject him, he descends into despair and madness... The Merchant of Venice A young man named Antonio borrows money from a merchant of Venice named Shylock, so that he can court a fine lady he wishes to marry. When Antonio is late to repay his debt, Shylock has him arrested and demands that a terrible price must be paid... A Midsummer Night's Dream Four young lovers escape into the woods outside Athens, each hoping to find true love and happiness. Instead, they find fairy mischief and love potions! Everyone is confused about who likes who - and has the Queen of the Fairies fallen in love with a donkey? The Tempest The King of Naples and the Duke of Milan are shipwrecked on a strange, enchanted island. Little do they know that the lord of the island is Prospero, the old duke of Milan who they betrayed many years ago - and this is his chance for revenge. Othello General Othello is the best soldier in Venice. But when he marries the beautiful Desdemona, he finds himself drawn into a web of jealousy and...
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Brand: Guinness World Records Limited
EAN: 9781913484217
MPN: 9781913484217
Category: Books & Magazines

The idea for a book of records started in 1950, when Sir Hugh Beaver, Managing Director of the Guinness Brewery attended a shooting party and had an argument with fellow guests about what game bird was the fastest. Not being able to find the answer in any reference book and with the idea of creating a book to settle all pub arguments, the Guinness Book of World Records was published in 1954. Fast forward 70+ years it has long since been a bestseller and one of the most recognised and trusted book brands in the world. The new Edition of the Guinness World Records 2023 takes us on a journey that's out of this world, revealing the latest and greatest record-breaking achievements here on Planet Earth. It feels like we are living in a new world As lockdown restrictions eased, our horizons expanded once again, and it's fair to say our world is experiencing unprecedented change - in the environment, culture, technology and society! Fielding thousands of applications a month the team at World Records have been busy with a unique mix of the tallest, shortest, strongest and hairiest on the planet, history's bravest two and four-legged heroes and pioneering space tourists, among many more. What can you find in the 10 record breaking chapters: • Breath-taking birdwatching • Whistlestop tour of our planet • Significant videogame records • Most successful movie franchises, video games, toys and brands • Extraordinary skills on display from the jugglers, rock-climbers, freestylers and mermaids (yes, mermaids!) • Young Achievers - introducing you to six more incredible teenagers • And MUCH more!
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Brand: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
EAN: 9781839409288
MPN: 9781839409288
Category: Books & Magazines

Title in This Set: 1. The Call of the Cthulhu and Other Stories by H. P. Lovecraft 2. The Black Seal and Other Stories by Arthur Machen 3. The Yellow Sign and Other Stories by Robert W. Chambers 4. Yuki-Onna and Other Stories by Lafcadio Hearn 5. The Haunter of the Ring and Other Stories by Robert E. Howard Description: The Call of the Cthulhu and Other Stories by H. P. Lovecraft Unknowable evils, horrifying cosmic beings, and supernatural terrors haunt the pages of H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu stories. As ordinary men and women discover the truth about the Elder Gods and their dangerous ways, they begin to doubt their own sanity, and must battle against their fears and their own worst instincts as they struggle to survive in the darkness. The Black Seal and Other Stories by Arthur Machen This collection features several disturbing tales from one of horror's true masters. Including such terrifying tales as 'The Great God Pan', 'The Bowmen' and the uncanny atmosphere of 'The Black Seal', these stories are filled with eldritch relics, supernatural horrors and occult corruptions. At the heart of all these stories are the fascinating characters brought face to face with these primeval terrors. Whether eccentric academics or men filled with hubris, their encounters with the supernatural uncover the consequences of delving too deep into the forgotten mysteries of the world. The Yellow Sign and Other Stories by Robert W. Chambers A mysterious city called Carcosa filled with ancient curses and dark magics. A terrible play called 'The King in Yellow' which drives its readers mad. A demi-god escaped from another dimension seeking global domination. Terrifying and filled with otherworldly dread, the stories of Robert W. Chambers are landmark works in horror. Yuki-Onna and Other Stories by Lafcadio Hearn Haunting, mysterious and beautiful, but also possessed of unimaginable power and the capacity for terrifying cruelty, the ghosts of Lafcadio Hearn's fiction draw their inspiration from the folklore of ancient Japan. These ghoulish beings range from spectral brides to vengeful phantoms and unruly goblins. This collection includes such spectacular tales as "Ingwa-Banashi", "The Corpse-Rider" and "Of a Promise Broken". Through his peerless writing he creates a series of unforgettable tales that remind us of forgotten worlds where the boundaries between myth and reality grow thin. The Haunter of the Ring and Other Stories by Robert E. Howard Ranging from gothic horrors to supernatural terrors and chilling tales of insanity and death, these tales reveal the extraordinary talent and range of one of short fiction's most accomplished writers.
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Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
EAN: 9789124186920
MPN: 9789124186920
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In This Set : 1. Sword Song 2. The Burning Land 3. Death of Kings Description : Sword Song As seen on Netflix and BBC around the world. To serve a king or become one? Uhtred – warrior, pagan, scourge of the Vikings – faces a hard choice. Despite being offered a crown of his own, Uhtred is a man of his word. And he gave it to King Alfred of Wessex, who dreams of an England free from Vikings. So when the king orders him to take London from the Danes and hand it to his foolish son-in-law Aethelred, Uhtred agrees despite his concerns. For Aethelred’s wife is the king’s spirited daughter Aethelflaed and her fate is entwined with Uhtred’s. And fate will not be denied … Uhtred of Bebbanburg’s mind is as sharp as his sword. A thorn in the side of the priests and nobles who shape his fate, this Saxon raised by Vikings is torn between the life he loves and those he has sworn to serve. The Burning Land To King Alfred he is the ‘lord of battles’. He has gained riches, loyal men and a beloved wife. But Uhtred is dogged by betrayal and tragedy. The ailing Alfred presses Uhtred to swear loyalty to his son and heir Edward, preventing the warrior lord from taking vengeance on those who stole his home at Bebbanburg. Now Uthred will once again defend the Christian kingdom – in a battle which could smash the growing power of the deadly Danes. In so doing he meets a woman more dangerous than any warlord. A killer, a schemer with a dark power over men’s hearts: Skade. Uhtred of Bebbanburg’s mind is as sharp as his sword. A thorn in the side of the priests and nobles who shape his fate, this Saxon raised by Vikings is torn between the life he loves and those he has sworn to serve. Death of Kings Alfred, the great king, is said to be dying. Rivals for his succession are poised to tear the kingdom apart. The country Alfred has worked thirty years to build is about to disintegrate. Uhtred, the King’s warrior, Viking born but Saxon bred, wants more than anything else to go and fight to reclaim his stolen Northumbrian inheritance. But he knows that if he deserts the King’s cause, Alfred’s dream – and indeed the very future of the English nation – will very likely vanish. Death of Kings is an outstanding novel by a master storyteller of how England was made – and very nearly lost.
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Brand: Usborne Publishing Ltd
EAN: 9781474994903
MPN: 9781474994903
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this Set: 100 Things to Know About Space 100 Things to Know About the Human Body 100 Things to Know About Science Description: 100 Things to Know About Space A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colourful, infographic-style illustrations this informative book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly 100 topics about the human body. A useful reference book for home, school and general knowledge quizzes. 100 Things to Know About Science Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA.
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Brand: Juggernaut
EAN: 9789123542123
MPN: 9789123542123
Category: Books & Magazines

Title in This Set: 1. Do Epic Shit 2. Get Epic Shit Done Description: Do Epic Shit Ankur Warikoo is an entrepreneur and content creator whose deep, witty and brutally honest thoughts on success and failure, money and investing, self-awareness and personal relationships have made him one of India’s top personal brands. In his first book, Ankur puts together the key ideas that have fuelled his journey – one that began with him wanting to be a space engineer and ended with him creating content that has been seen and read by millions. His thoughts range from the importance of creating habits for long-term success to the foundations of money management, from embracing and accepting failure to the real truth about learning empathy. This is a book to be read, and reread, a book whose lines you will underline and think about again and again, a book you will give your family and friends and strangers. Ankur hopes for this book to become the most gifted book ever! Get Epic Shit Done DO EPIC SHIT made you think. GET EPIC SHIT DONE will make you act! When he was a college student, Ankur bought a book containing answers to the last 10 years’ question papers. That book helped him prepare for the forthcoming exams. In his second book, he attempts to create the same book for life. Written as a conversation between a student and a teacher, GET EPIC SHIT DONE answers 36 life questions that you face almost everyday, questions that you need answers to. GET EPIC SHIT DONE isn’t just a book that will inspire you – it will visibly improve the way you live.
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