Winner of the CWA John Creasey New Blood Dagger for Best Debut Crime Novel of the Year Shortlisted for the Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year Award As recommended on the Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman Inspired by a true story set against the heady backdrop of jazz-filled mob-ruled New Orleans The Axeman's Jazz by Ray Celestin is a gripping thriller announcing a major talent in historical crime fiction New Orleans 1919 As a dark serial killer
- the Axeman
- stalks the city three individuals set out to unmask him Detective Lieutenant Michael Talbot
- heading up the official investigation but struggling to find leads & harbouring a grave secret of his own Former detective Luca d' Andrea
- now working for the mafia; his need to solve the mystery of the Axeman is every bit as urgent as that of the authorities And Ida
- a secretary at the Pinkerton Detective Agency Obsessed with Sherlock Holmes & dreaming of a better life she stumbles across a clue which lures her & her musician friend Louis Armstrong to the case -and into terrible danger As Michael Luca & Ida each draw closer to discovering the killer's identity the Axeman himself will issue a challenge to the people of New Orleans play jazz or risk becoming the next victim




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This Very Short Introduction employs the disciplines of history religious studies & anthropology as it illuminates the complexities of Aztec life Readers meet a people highly skilled in sculpture astronomy city planning poetry & philosophy who were also profoundly committed to cosmic regeneration through the thrust of the ceremonial knife & through warfare David Carrasco looks beyond Spanish accounts that have colored much of the Western narrative to let Aztec voices speak about their origin stories the cosmic significance of their capital city their methods of child rearing & the contributions women made to daily life & the empire Carrasco discusses the arrival of the Spaniards contrasts Aztec mythical traditions about the origins of their city with actual urban life in Mesoamerica & outlines the rise of the Aztec empire He also explores Aztec religion which provided both justification for & alternatives to warfare sacrifice & imperialism & he sheds ligh ...

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Steven Spielberg directs this adaptation of Roald Dahl&s novel starring Mark Rylance as the Big Friendly Giant The film follows Sophie (Ruby Barnhill) as she is whisked away from her orphanage by the BFG & taken to Giant Country where she is immediately at risk of being eaten by the other larger giants including Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) & Bloodbottler (Bill Hader) Together Sophie & the BFG go on an adventure to Dream Country where they capture dreams for the BFG to give to all of the human world&s sleeping children After coming up with a cunning plan the pair head back to London to see if the Queen (Penelope Wilton) can help them tackle the problem of the bullying child-eating giants Actors Mark Rylance Ruby Barnhill Bill Hader Penelope Wilton Rebecca Hall Directors Steven Spielberg Writers Melissa Mathison Producers Steven Spielberg Frank Marshall Sam Mercer Language English Subtitles English Dubbed English Number of discs 1 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Germany in the 1970&s Murderous bomb attacks the threat of terrorism & the fear of the enemy inside are rocking the foundations of the fragile German democracy The radicalized children of the Nazi generation lead by Andreas Baader Ulrike Meinhof & Gudrun Ensslin are fighting a violent war against what they perceive as the new face of fascism American imperialism supported by the German establishment many of whom have a Nazi past Their aim is to create a more human society but by employing inhumane means they not only spread terror & bloodshed they also lose their own humanity The man who understands them is also their hunter the head of the German police force Horst Herold & while he succeeds in his relentless pursuit of the young terrorists he knows he&s only dealing with the tip of the iceberg Actors Martina Gedeck Moritz Bleibtreu Johanna Wokalek Bruno Ganz Simon Licht Jan Josef Liefers Alexandra Maria Lara Heino Ferch Nadja Uhl Hannah Herzsprung Niels-Bruno Schmidt Stipe Erceg Daniel Lommatzsch Vinzenz Kiefer & Volker Bruch Director Uli Edel Certificate 18 years & over Year 2008 Languages German Subtitles English Region Region 2
- Will only play on European Region 2 or multi-region DVD players
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Australian psychological horror thriller written & directed by Jennifer Kent Amelia (Essie Davis) a grieving single mother grows to resent her difficult son Samuel (Noah Wiseman) in the wake of her husband&s death six years previously As well as having to deal with Samuel constantly getting into trouble at school things become even more tense at home when he begins having disturbing visions of a threatening character from his storybook & The Babadook& Becoming more frightened by Samuel&s visions Amelia also begins having similar experiences & she starts to believe that there may be more to the hallucinations than she initially thought ...

This charming collection of five French illustrated classics follows the adventures of the world's best-loved elephant Babar as he becomes king builds a city meets Father Christmas & has many other exciting adventures One of the most iconic series of animal books in history Babar has become a household name both as a character in children's books & on TV Jean de Brunhoff's exquisite stories have charmed readers around the world for 80 years & fans can now cherish a collection of his tales in this beautiful special gift book This edition

Includes:: the original introduction by A A Milne

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Becoming a parent is one of life's greatest joys
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The only parenting book that offers a unique step-by-step guide to enable parents to solve baby care problems for themselves The Baby Detective is the only book of the parenting genre to develop a unique step-by-step investigative process that will enable parents to solve their own baby care problems It puts them firmly back in the driving seat giving them the tools to do away with sometimes conflicting & confusing expert advice & to face parenting challenges using their own intuition Drawing on case studies of Sarah's previous clients the book is based around her unique principle of AIM in which parents are guided through the process of Assessing a problematic situation Investigating the possible causes & Modifying behaviour in order to resolve it It provides insight in to how & why environment biology & personality interact to affect your baby as well as suggesting numerous tips & strategies for remedying problems ...

At Last! A Beginner's Guide to Newborn Baby Technology You've programmed your DVR you've installed a wireless Internet connection you can even check Facebook on your cell phone But none of this experience will prepare you for the world's biggest technological marvel a newborn baby Through step-by-step instructions & helpful schematic diagrams The Baby Owner's Manual explores hundreds of frequently asked questions What's the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your concerns you'll find the answers here
- courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr Louis Borgenicht & his son Joe Borgenicht Together they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare
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