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This book has been read, minor wear to covers, previous owner has signed first inner page. Some minor pencil markings inner page. Spine intact, some creases.

"Ten years after the aged Baroness Ailena Valaise was turned out of her castle by her son, Guy, Ailena returns, restored to her youth by a drink from the Holy Grail, and announces her plans to end Guy's reign." Good Reads

"I'm a novelist and student of the imagination living in Honolulu. Fantasies, visions, hallucinations or whatever we call those irrational powers that illuminate our inner life fascinate me. I'm particularly intrigued by the creative intelligence that scripts our dreams. And I love carrying this soulful energy outside my mind, into the one form that most precisely defines who we are: story." Good Reads

This book is in "as new" conditoin. No wears to covers or dust jacket. No markings inner pages, spine intact, no creases. "It is 1636. As the campaigning season begins, the Spanish armies swell out of the Artois region of the Netherlands - flooding into King Louis XIII's France. The sleepy border village of Dax-en-roi stands in their way. Facing the overwhelming might of the Spanish forces, the Chevalier de Roland rallies a valiant defence." Good Reads "A. L. Berridge worked as a teacher, a script editor, and a television producer before finally settling down as a full-time novelist. She inherited her love of history from her father, writer and Victorian specialist David Newsome, but her own passion is for military adventure, and the character and relationships of men at war. She is published by Penguin.Her first novel, the epic HONOUR AND THE SWORD, was published in April 2010 and became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller. Set during the Thirty Years War, it follows the adventures of André, the… Read More

This book has been read, very minor wear and some colour change to dust jacket. No wear to covers. Previous owner signed first inner page. No other markings inner pages. Spine intact, no creases. "his series looks at ancient civilizations through archaeological developments and changes in technique. This focus makes them somewhat different from the equally useful "Atlas" series (Facts on File) which concentrates more on geographical considerations in the growth of ancient civilizations. The formats are standard in that they cover the civilizations chronologically, but unusual in that they include "Visual Stories" which provide greater depth on a few particular locales or considerations of everyday life in a period. The comprehensive indexes and glossaries will aid students immeasurably, as will the photographs and maps. The Egyptian Kingdoms covers the 4000 - year history of ancient Egypt through its discovery by Napoleonic explorers and up to current innovations. The Greek World covers archaeological… Read More

This book is in as new condition, no wear to covers, no markings inner pages. Spine intact, no creases. "Sam Hawthorne has lived a nomadic life, wandering through small midwestern towns for the past two decades. He is known among the people he meets as an oddity and a troublemaker. He has a secret, however; one that has given him the chance to help dozens of people over the years. But that secret has also created a trail, and now someone with violent intentions has begun to follow it.Forced to run for his life, Sam returns to his hometown for the first time since the death of his family. There, Roger Sandbrook—old family friend and local history professor—welcomes him in and gives him aid. Sam quickly learns that he isn't the only one with secrets, however, and that Roger just might be the only person who can help him.From the tired small towns of the Midwest to the streets of historic Salem, Sam's journey will carry him through painful memories and across centuries of forgotten history. But as… Read More

This book is used, in 'as new' condition. No wear to covers, no markings inner pages. Spine intact, no creases. "The Serpent's Curse is the second full-length novel in the Copernicus Legacy, an epic tween adventure series that New York Times bestselling author Ridley Pearson says is "full of mystery and intrigue."Wade, Lily, Darrell, and Becca may have found the Copernicus Legacy's first relic—a beautiful blue stone named after the constellation Vela—but they have lost much more than they have gained. Darrell's mother, Sara, has been kidnapped by Galina Krause, the conniving leader of the Teutonic Order, who hopes that the renowned academic will lead her and her minions to the next relic.That means the stakes couldn't be higher for the Kaplan kids, who trek across the cold wilderness of Siberia, along the winding canals of Venice, and through the streets of Moscow's Red Square in search of their beloved family member and the sought-after relic called the Serpens. In the process, they meet another… Read More

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"Rick Riordan meets Dan Brown in this exhilarating and adventurous new tween series from beloved and bestselling author Tony Abbott.The Copernicus Legacy has everything middle-grade readers love-an international adventure, a compelling friendship story, and a mission that draws on history and astronomy. Readers who loved Percy Jackson will be eager to follow our heroes on this six-book, six-novella journey and excited to enter a sweepstakes to participate in a real-life scavenger hunt hosted by Tony Abbott that lets the reader become part of the story.It all began when four friends-Wade, Lily, Darrel, and Becca-received a strange, coded email from Wade's uncle Henry shortly before the old man's sudden death. They set off for Germany to attend the funeral with Wade's father, Roald, and discover that Uncle Henry left… Read More

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"When Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi are assigned to protect Senator Padme Amidala, they figure it'll be an easy assignment. That is, until Obi-wan's addiction to chocolate-chip cookies lands them in an Count Dooku's arena of monster aliens!" Amazon

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"'Stringlopedia' gathers together every strand on string (and its 'big brother' rope) to weave a fascinating overview of this multi-faceted yet often under-valued material." Good Reads

"Adam Hart-Davis is British photographer, writer and broadcaster." Good Reads

This book is in excellent condition, minor bend to covers. No other wear, no markings inner pages. Spine intact, no creases. "On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They're going to die today.Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There's an app for that. It's called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day.Adam Silvera reminds us that there's no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day." Good Reads "Adam Silvera is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at the End and More Happy Than Not and History Is All You Left Me and Infinity Son and Infinity Reaper and with Becky Albertalli, What If It's… Read More

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"Non stop adventure and death defying chases in Will Adam's outstanding debut novel. It's 318 BC in the deserts of Libya, and Alexander the Great is buried as only a God should be, placed in a Crystal Sarcophagus in a catacomb of chambers, each packed with diamonds, rubies and gold. This was how he should have remained, but time waits for no-one. It's 2007 and underwater archaeologist Daniel Knox has been on the trail of Alexander's Gold ever since he can remember. When a tomb is uncovered on the construction site of a new hotel, Daniel believes he has found the clue to what he has been working towards for years. But the discovery has alerted two of the most dangerous men in the world, and Daniel is now a marked man." Good Reads

"Will Adams has tried his hand at a multitude of careers over the years. Most recently, he worked for a London-based firm of communications consultants, before giving it up to pursue his… Read More

This book has been read, has library stamps and stickers on back cover and inside cover. No other markings on inner pages, no wear on covers, spine intact no creases.

"In this book, Joy Adamson details the story of her orphaned leopard cub, Penny, who came to her at a few weeks old, her mother having been shot for stock-raiding. Joy's aim was to rehabilitate a leopard into the wild, as she had previously, with Elsa, the lioness and Pippa, the cheetah. She found a home for Penny in the wild and remote Shaba reserve in Kenya. Daily radio tracking of Penny's movements meant she could follow her life in the wild, where Penny gave birth to two cubs. Joy had intended to write a sequel, following the lives of her cubs, but her life was brought to a sudden end by her murder on 3rd January 1980. The book contains some beautiful photos." Hedgehog

"Joy Adamson (born Friederike Victoria Gessner) was a naturalist, artist, and author best known for her book, Born Free, which describes her experiences raising a… Read More

This book has been read, some wear covers and dust covers. Some stickers and markings on inner pages as this was former library book. Spine intact, no creases.

"Joy Adamson was an amazing woman. After she and her husband George reintroduced Elsa the lioness back into the wild she took on the challenge of a cheetah. Pippa the cheetah's story began in The Spotted Sphinx and is continued in Pippa's Challenge. You'll cheer at Pippa's accomplishments, cringe at her challenges and in this book root for her and her family." Good Reads

"Joy Adamson (born Friederike Victoria Gessner) was a naturalist, artist, and author best known for her book, Born Free, which describes her experiences raising a lion cub named Elsa. Born Free was printed in several languages, and made into an Academy Award-winning movie of the same name. In 1977, she was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honour for Science and Art. Born to Victor and Traute Gessner in Troppau, Silesia, Austria-Hungary (now Opava, Czech Republic) and was… Read More

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"Joy Adamson, world-famous for her books about Elsa the lioness, has a new and enthralling story to tell. Its heroine is Pippa, an elegant, affectionate but enigmatic cheetah - the spotted sphinx." Good Reads "Mrs. Adamson is confirmed as one of the most remarkable women of her times... I believe The Spotted Sphinx to be her best book." - Derek Tangye, Sunday Telegraph. "She has done it again! There is so much vital warmth in her narrative... Its pictorial record is superb." - Times Literary Supplement

"Joy Adamson (born Friederike Victoria Gessner) was a naturalist, artist, and author best known for her book, Born Free, which describes her experiences raising a lion cub named Elsa. Born Free was printed in several languages, and made into an Academy Award-winning… Read More

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"The leading experts on parent-child communication show parents and teachers how to motivate kids to learn and succeed in school. Using the unique communication strategies, down-to-earth dialogues, and delightful cartoons that are the hallmark of their multimillion-copy bestseller How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk , Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish show parents and teachers how to help children handle the everyday problems that interfere with learning. This breakthrough book demonstrates how parents and teachers can join forces to inspire kids to be self-directed, self-disciplined, and responsive to the wonders of learning." Good Reads

"Adele Faber graduated from Queens College with a B.A. in theater and drama, earned her master's degree in education from New York University, and taught in the New York City high schools for eight years before joining the faculty of the New… Read More

This book is in "as new" condition. No wear to covers, no markings inner pages. Spine intact, no creases. "The Siege of Troy has lasted almost ten years. Inside the walled city food is (Malacca). and death is common. From the heights of Mount Olympus The Gods keep watch. But Aphrodite. Goddess of Love. is bored with the endless. dreary war. Aided by Eros's bow. the goddess sends two sisters down a bloody path to an awful truth: In the fury of war. love strikes the deadliest blows. Heralded by fans and critics alike. Adle Geras eathes personality. hearteak. and humor into this classic story. Told from the point of view of the women of Troy. portrays the last weeks of the Trojan War. when women are sick of tending the wounded. men are tired of fighting. and bored gods and goddesses find ways to stir things up." Good Reads "Adèle Geras FRSL (born 15 March 1944) is an English writer for young children, teens and adults. Her husband was the Marxist academic Norman Geras and their daughter Sophie Hannah is… Read More

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"""Beloved detective Hercule Poirot embarks on a journey to Egypt in one of Agatha Christie's most famous mysteries, Death on the Nile.

The tranquility of a cruise along the Nile was shattered by the discovery that Linnet Ridgeway had been shot through the head. She was young, stylish, and beautiful. A girl who had everything . . . until she lost her life.

Hercule Poirot recalled an earlier outburst by a fellow passenger: ""I'd like to put my dear little pistol against her head and just press the trigger."" Yet in this exotic setting nothing is ever quite what it seems."" Good Reads ""Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the famous Orient Express in its tracks as it travels through the mountainous Balkans. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year but, by the morning, it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen… Read More

This book is in "as new" condition. No wear to covers, no markings inner pages. Spine intact, no creases. "First presented at St James' Theatre in London on November 17, 1943. The play opened on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City on June 27, 1944. It was directed by Albert deCourville.Ten guilty strangers are trapped on an island. One by one they are accused of murder; one by one they start to die." Good Reads "Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie is the best-selling author of all time. She wrote 66 crime novels and story collections, fourteen plays, and six novels under a pseudonym in Romance. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and a billion in translation. According to Index Translationum, she remains the most-translated individual author, having been translated into at least 103 languages. She is the creator of two of the most enduring figures in crime literature-Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple-and author of The Mousetrap, the longest-running play… Read More

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"""The battle for Hyrule and the Sacred Realm has begun! A young boy named Link must defeat evil on his long, perilous quest to find the spiritual stones that hold the key to the Triforce, and deliver them to Zelda, princess of the land of Hyrule.

Link's adventures across Hyrule introduce him to two powerful allies—the Oracle of Seasons and the Oracle of Ages—and pit him against a pair of negarious villains—General Onox and the Sorceress of Shadows. To win the day he must quest from winter to summer and beyond the veil of time itself."" Good Reads"

"Akira Himekawa is the collaboration of two women, A. Honda and S. Nagano. Together they have created nine manga adventures featuring Link and the popular video game world of The Legend of Zelda, including Ocarina of Time, Oracle of Seasons and Four Swords. Their most recent work, Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, was serialized in Shogaku Rokunensei." Good Reads

This book has been read, very minor wear to corners of covers. No markings inner pages, spine intact, no creases.

"""The battle for Hyrule and the Sacred Realm has begun! A young boy named Link must defeat evil on his long, perilous quest to find the spiritual stones that hold the key to the Triforce, and deliver them to Zelda, princess of the land of Hyrule.

Young Link embarks on a perilous quest to find three spiritual stones that hold the key to the Triforce, the wielder of which will rule the world! Link's plan is to deliver the stones to the Princess of the mystical land of Hyrule, Zelda. But obstacles abound and his long journey has only just begun!""" Good Reads

"Akira Himekawa is the collaboration of two women, A. Honda and S. Nagano. Together they have created nine manga adventures featuring Link and the popular video game world of The Legend of Zelda, including Ocarina of Time, Oracle of Seasons and Four Swords. Their most recent work, Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, was serialized… Read More

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"Link, now a Hylian Knight, serves Princess Zelda at Hyrule Castle. When Shadow Link kidnaps Princess Zelda, Link once again must prepare himself to defeat the forces of evil. To do so, he needs the legendary Four Sword, but getting it means releasing and then battling the ancient evil power Vaati. The Four Sword also splits Link into four different versions of himself, and these new Links aren't team players! Rescuing Zelda, beating Vaati, and getting his wild alter-egos under control isn't going to be easy!" Good Reads

"Akira Himekawa is the collaboration of two women, A. Honda and S. Nagano. Together they have created nine manga adventures featuring Link and the popular video game world of The Legend of Zelda, including Ocarina of Time, Oracle of Seasons and Four Swords. Their most recent work, Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, was serialized in Shogaku Rokunensei." Good Reads