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Brand: Simon & Schuster
EAN: 9789124313265
MPN: 9789124313265
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: 1. Ancestors: A prehistory of Britain in seven burials 2. Buried: An alternative history of the first millennium in Britain 3. Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond (Hardback) Description Ancestors: A prehistory of Britain in seven burials We often think of Britain springing from nowhere with the arrival of the Romans. But in Ancestors, pre-eminent archaeologist, broadcaster and academic Professor Alice Roberts explores what we can learn about the very earliest Britons, from burial sites and by using new technology to analyse ancient DNA. Told through seven fascinating burial sites, this groundbreaking prehistory of Britain teaches us more about ourselves and our history: how people came and went and how we came to be on this island. It explores forgotten journeys and memories of migrations long ago, written into genes and preserved in the ground for thousands of years. This is a book about belonging: about walking in ancient places, in the footsteps of the ancestors. It explores our interconnected global ancestry, and the human experience that binds us all together. It’s about reaching back in time, to find ourselves, and our place in the world. Buried: An alternative history of the first millennium in Britain Funerary rituals show us what people thought about mortality; how they felt about loss; what they believed came next. From Roman cremations and graveside feasts, to deviant burials with heads rearranged, from richly furnished Anglo Saxon graves to the first Christian burial grounds in Wales, Buried provides an alternative history of the first millennium in Britain. As she did with her pre-history of Britain in Ancestors, Professor Alice Roberts combines archaeological finds with cutting-edge DNA research and written history to shed fresh light on how people lived: by examining the stories of the dead. Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond (Hardback) We can unlock secrets from bones preserved for centuries in tombs, graves and crypts. The history of the Middle Ages is typically the story of the rich and powerful, there’s barely a written note for most people’s lives. Archaeology represents another way of interrogating our history. By using cutting-edge science to examine human remains and burials, it is possible to unearth details about how individuals lived and died that give us a new understanding of the past – one that is more intimate and inclusive than ever before. The seven stories in Crypt are not comforting tales. We meet the patients at one of the earliest hospitals in England and the victims of the St Brice’s Day Massacre. We see a society struggling to make sense of disease, disability and death, as incurable epidemics sweep through medieval Europe. We learn of a protracted battle between Church and State that led to the murder of Thomas Becket and the destruction of the most famous tomb in England. And we come face to face with the archers who went down with Henry...
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Brand: Hachette
EAN: 9784407947625
MPN: 9784407947625
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: 1. Immortal Longings (Paperback) 2. Vilest Things (Hardback) Description: Immortal Longings (Paperback) The only way to win, is to survive. Five years ago, Princess Calla vowed to tear down San-Er's tyrannical monarchy. First, she killed her parents. Now her sights are set on her uncle: the remaining, reclusive king. The only way to reach him is to enter his deadly games, and be crowned the winner by his hand. Anton Makusa's childhood love lies in a coma, and he is deep in debt trying to keep her alive. His last chance at saving her is winning the games. When the two form an uneasy alliance, victory is soon within their reach. But as their mutual attraction proves increasingly undeniable, Calla must decide what she's playing for ­- her lover or her kingdom. Vilest Things (Hardback) The games are over. Let chaos reign. Calla Tuoleimi has done the impossible. Against all odds, she won San-Er's bloody games and eliminated King Kasa, her tyrant uncle and the former ruler of Talin. She now serves as royal advisor to August Shenzhi, who has risen to the throne. Only Calla knows it isn't really August. Anton Makusa is still furious about Calla's betrayal in the final round of the games. In an impossible feat, he took over August's body to survive, and has no intention of giving up this newfound power. But when his first love awakens from a years-long coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy, chaos erupts. As tensions come to a boiling point, Calla and Anton will have to journey to the kingdom's furthest reaches to prevent anarchy - before their real identities are exposed . . .
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Brand: Little Tiger Press Group
EAN: 9781847157300
MPN: 9781847157300
Category: Books & Magazines

Holly Webb Series 3 Animal Stories great for ages 7-9 who are puppy and kitten lovers! Titles In This Set: 1. THE SECRET KITTEN 2. LUCY THE POORLY PUPPY 3. ELLIE THE HOMESICK PUPPY 4. THE KIDNAPPED KITTEN 5. THE SCRUFFY PUPPY 6. THE FORGOTTEN PUPPY 7. LOST IN THE SNOW 8. ALFIE ALL ALONE 9. OSCAR'S LONELY CHRISTMAS 10. THE BRAVE KITTEN Description: THE SECRET KITTEN Lucy can't help but feel lonely when she and her brother move in with their gran, leaving behind their old friends. Lucy wishes she could have a pet, but Gran isn't keen on animals. A stray kitten catches Lucy's attention, and she instantly falls in love with it. Where will the kitten go if she can't find anyone to take her in? A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Animal Ark. LUCY THE POORLY PUPPY Lauren's dog Bella is about to have puppies and she can't wait - even though Lauren knows that she mustn't get too attached because she won't be able to keep them. But when the puppies are born, one is so tiny Mum and Dad aren't sure it will pull through. Lauren helps her mum to hand-rear the littlest puppy, who she calls Lucy, to great success. But what will happen when the time comes for Lauren to give Lucy up? ELLIE THE HOMESICK PUPPY Megan is really excited about moving. She can't wait to take her lively Golden Labrador puppy, Ellie, for walks in the countryside near their new house. But Mum and Dad are worried that Ellie is getting in the way, so Gran offers to have her to stay during the move. Megan and Ellie have never been separated before. Megan misses her puppy so much - and Ellie will do anything to get home to Megan... THE KIDNAPPED KITTEN Tia is thrilled when she gets a beautiful pedigree Bengal kitten, who she names Milly. Bengal kittens are cute and clever, but can be naughty and Milly is soon in all sorts of trouble - getting shut in cupboards, climbing shelves and even falling into the neighbour's pond. When Tia hears that someone is stealing pedigree cats in the neighbourhood she is very worried and decides to keep her adventurous pet kitten indoors. THE SCRUFFY PUPPY Bella instantly falls in love with her scruffy puppy Sid when she sees him at the animal shelter. She gets her family to agree that he's the perfect pet for them and she cannot wait to bring him home! But one person is not too impressed with Sid - Bella's friend Megan, who is getting her own pedigree pup. Megan is pretty snooty about Bella's beloved mongrel pet, and she begins to wonder if she's that good a friend after all. THE FORGOTTEN PUPPY Emi looks forward to her weekend visits to her dad's, but she's sad that her Shiba Inu puppy, Rina, can't come too. During the school holidays, Emi visits her dad for four whole days, and Rina is restless - what if Emi doesn't come back? Determined to find her owner, Rina escapes and heads to the last place she saw Emi - the railway station...A heart-warming read, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends...
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Brand: Hachette
EAN: 9785271355523
MPN: 9785271355523
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: 1. Crooked Kingdom (Collector's Edition) 2. Shadow and Bone (Collector's Edition) Description: Crooked Kingdom Welcome to the world of the Grisha. Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets - a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world. Shadow and Bone Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold-a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed. Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite-and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift. As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation. Welcome to Ravka . . . a world of science and superstition where nothing is what it seems.
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Brand: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
EAN: 9781789505115
MPN: 9781789505115
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A concise introduction to all the key tenets of electrical and mechanical engineering degree course, written by former NASA engineer Dr David Baker. A Degree in a Book: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is presented in an attractive landscape format in full-color. With flow charts, infographics, timelines, feature spreads and information boxes, this highly visual guide will help readers quickly get to grips with the fundamentals of electrical and mechanical engineering and their practical applications. Covering Newtonian mechanics, nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, 3D printing and more, this essential guide brings clarity to complex ideas. David Baker delves into the history and development of this far-reaching subject as well as the challenges of the future such as environmental responsibility. Complete with a useful glossary of key terms, this holistic introduction will equip students and laypeople alike with the knowledge of an engineering graduate.
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Brand: Egmont Publishing
EAN: 9781405278454
MPN: 9781405278454
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Summary The Adventures of Tintin is one of the most popular series of graphic novels in print. The bande dessinées began in 1929, and the last album was published in 1976. It's been made into movies and merchandise and is now available in this collection. The Tintin Collection is a great-value box set, featuring all eight volumes of The Adventures of Tintin: Compact Edition. Across twenty-three epic adventures, Tintin and his little dog Snowy face dangers, puzzles, and epic landscapes, in pursuit of the truth. In this edition, the classic bande dessinée albums are reproduced in compact hardcover volumes, measuring 221mm tall and 156mm wide. We also offer The Adventures of Tintin 23 Books Collection, which features the same albums reprinted as individual paperbacks at the larger size of 295mm tall and 185mm wide. The first volume in this set features two of Tintin’s earliest adventures in Russia and the United States of America, written and illustrated by Hergé. The other seven books in the collection reprint three albums apiece, from 1934’s Cigars of the Pharaoh to 1986’s posthumous, unfinished story, Tintin and Alph-Art. Titles in this set: Volume 1 Tintin in the Land of the Soviets Tintin in America Volume 2 Cigars of the Pharaoh The Blue Lotus The Broken Ear Volume 3 The Black Island King Ottokar's Sceptre The Crab with the Golden Claws Volume 4 The Shooting Star The Secret of the Unicorn Red Rackham's Treasure Volume 5 The Seven Crystal Balls Prisoners of the Sun Land of Black Gold Volume 6 Destination Moon Explorers on the Moon The Calculus Affair Volume 7 The Red Sea Sharks Tintin in Tibet The Castafiore Emerald Volume 8 Flight 714 to Sydney Tintin and the Picaros Tintin and Alph-art From the publisher Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on extraordinary adventures spanning historical and political events, and solves thrilling mysteries! From the Land of the Soviets to America, from outer space to the depths of the ocean, there are over 1,500 pages of delight in eight volumes of classic Tintin stories. The ultimate gift for any Tintin fan. Tintin in the Land of the Soviets Accompanied by his dog Snowy, Tintin leaves Brussels to go undercover in Soviet Russia. His attempts to research his story are put to the test by the Bolsheviks and Moscow’s secret police … Tintin in America Gangsters, Cowboys, Indians and the Big Apple await Tintin when he travels across the Atlantic to America. He soon finds himself in terrible danger – but with Snowy to help him, he faces it head on … Cigars of the Pharaoh On the hunt for an Egyptologist and a mysterious ancient pharaoh, Tintin scours Egypt and India. He makes friends with elephants, narrowly avoids falling victim to the poison of madness and saves a maharajah from a killer tiger. The Blue Lotus In India, Tintin gets drawn into a dangerous mystery revolving around a madness-inducing poison. He traces its origins to Shanghai and a nefarious web of opium traffickers. But can he outwit...
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Brand: Orchard Books
EAN: 9781198743863
MPN: 9781198743863
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Title in This Set: 1. The Worrysaurus 2. The Hugasaurus 3. The Stompysaurus 4. The Wobblysaurus Description: The Worrysaurus A fun and reassuring tale about dealing with worries It's a beautiful day and Worrysaurus has planned a special pictic. But it isn't long before a small butterfly of WORRY starts fluttering in his tummy... What if he hasn't brought enough to EAT? What if he gets LOST in the jungle? What if he trips and FALLS? What if it RAINS?! The perfect book to help every anxious little dinosaur let go of their fears and feel happy in the moment. The Hugasaurus One sunny morning, a happy little Hugasaurus waves goodbye to her Pappysaur and sets off into the world on her own for the very first time. When she finds a playground, some new friends welcome her to their games. But it isn't long before the other little dinosaurs start to squabble. Can Hugasaurus bring her new friends back together using the magical power of kindness? The perfect book to help every anxious little dinosaur let go of their fears and feel happy in the moment. The Stompysaurus A reassuring tale about coping with overwhelming feelings and frustration. One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited for the new day, until things start to go a bit wrong. His brother's being a tease, his breakfast isn't his usual favourite and NOTHING is going right. His STOMPS and ROARS start rising inside him, until they EXPLODE! But a tricky start doesn't have to mean a stompy finish. Can Stompysurus find a new way of looking at things and turn his day around? The perfect picture book to help children learn to overcome feelings of anger and annoyance when it seems like everything is going wrong. The Wobblysaurus A funny and reassuring tale about perseverance and resilience. When Wobblysaurus gets her very first bicycle, she can't wait to go and ride with all her friends. But ev ery time Wobblysaurus sets off her new wheels, she wibbles... wobbles... and falls! This little dinosaur is just about ready to give up, but then a word from a wise Grannysaurus reminds her that when you really want something, it's always worth trying again. An empowering story with a reassuring reminder that everyone starts off wobbly when trying something new.
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