Just after half past nine on the morning of Sunday 1 November 1755, the end of the world came to the city of Lisbon. Portugal's proud capital was struck by a massive earthquake. Drawing on primary sources, Edward Paice paints a vivid picture of a city & society changed for ever by a day of terror. ...

A Xhosa prince reluctantly leaves the University College of Fort Hate & goes back to the land of his ancestors to take his place as king of the Mpondomise. The clash of his modem ideas & the traditional beliefs of his people mirrors the dash of the western way of life with African custom & tradition. ...

From the depths of Space a new foe rises to do battle with mankind: the British Space Empire is threatened by the lemming-people of Yull, ruthless enemies who attack without mercy or fear. At the call of their war god, the Yull have turned on the Empire, hell bent on conquest & destruction in their rush towards the cliffs of destiny. ...

Made as a sequel to Ray Harryhausen's ' Clash of the Titans', this feature-length animation picks up the story five years after Perseus defeated the evil Gorgon Medusa, killed the Kraken & assumed the crown of Argos. Things have been idyllic in the kingdom since then, & the news of an heir has put the citizens in even more of a celebratory mood. Yet lurking in the shadows is Calibus, released from the Underworld by Hades & now looking for revenge against Perseus for stealing the life that should rightfully have been his. ...

Includes: 15 demonstrations teaching readers how to draw & paint their favourite fantasy warriors, 39 mini-demonstrations
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Throughout the world, in all cultures, rings & wreaths of fresh or dried plant materials have traditionally been used as symbols of eternity & hospitality. This book shows how to create bouquets & wreaths for specific events & special occasions throughout the year, including Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Christmas & weddings. ...