A classic coming-of-age tale set in a vivid & richly-imagined world from Sunday Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie Grabbed me from page one & refused to let go' GEORGE RR MARTIN Prince Yarvi has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted But first he must survive cruelty chains & the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea itself & he must do it all with only one good hand Born a weakling in the eyes of his father Yarvi is alone in a world where a strong arm & a cold heart rule He cannot grip a shield or swing an axe so he must sharpen his mind to a deadly edge Gathering a strange fellowship of the outcast & the lost he finds they can do more to help him become the man he needs to be than any court of nobles could But even with loyal friends at his side Yarvi's path may end as it began
- in twists & traps & tragedy
...

This is the official songbook for the brand new stage version of Half a Sixpence The show opened to rave reviews & is currently playing at the Noel Coward Theatre London This musical adaptation of HG Wells's semiautobiographical novel ' Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul' is a completely fresh adaptation which reunites Julian Fellowes (creator of Downton Abbey) with George Stiles & Anthony Drewe the musical team that co-creator Cameron Mackintosh first put together to create the hit stage adaptation of Mary Poppins The score is inspired by & features several of composer David Heneker's exhilarating songs from the original production including Flash Bang Wallop Money to Burn & Half A Sixpence ...

THE FIRST SAGA IN EVIE GRACE'S MAIDS OF KENT TRILOGY ' An intriguing tale of family relationships & of finding love a second time around I'll be sure to look out for the next book in the series' Val Wood An enthralling plotline with unexpected twists that will intrigue the reader until the last page' Margaret Dickinson'I enjoyed reading Half a Sixpence & following the fortunes & tribulations of Catherine It gave a very good sense of time & place & I hope it does really well for her' Rosie Goodwin'A dazzling debut that reminded me of the Catherine Cookson' Frost Magazine East Kent 1830 Catherine Rook takes her peaceful life for granted Her days are spent at the village school & lending a hand on her family's farm Life is run by the seasons & there's little time for worry But rural unrest begins sweeping through Kent & when Pa Rook buys a threshing machine it brings turbulence & tragedy to Wanstall Farm With the Rooks' fortunes forever changed Catherine must struggle to hold her family together She turns to her childhood companion Matty Carter for comfort & finds more than friendship in his loving arms But Matty has his own family to protect & almost as quickly as their love blossomed their future begins to unravel With the threat of destitution nipping at her heels Catherine must forge a way out of ruin Praise for Half a Sixpence What a treat A Saga so refreshingly different from anything I have read before A terrific story the reader will find impossible to put down The tale that Evie tells us is fascinating gripping sad happy highly original & yes you'll find out all about that half sixpence' Eileen Ramsay'A dazzling debut that reminded me of the Catherine Cookson books I have loved so much Brilliant historical fiction that draws you in & does not let you go Even better this is the first book in a trilogy We can't wait until the next instalment' Frost Magazine'I absolutely loved loved loved reading Half A Sixpence & I can't wait to read more from the pen of Evie Grace' Ginger Book Geek 5' Highly recommend to fans of novels in the saga or historical fiction genre' Abby Bonny Book Reviews 5'A brilliant first novel' Mojo Mums blog ...

A classic coming-of-age tale set in a vivid & richly-imagined world from Sunday Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie Joe Abercrombie is doing some terrific work' GEORGE RR MARTIN WORDS ARE WEAPONS Princess Skara has seen all she loved turned to ashes She is left with only words But the right words can be as deadly as any blade ONLY HALF A WAR IS FOUGHT WITH SWORDS The deep-cunning Father Yarvi has walked a long road from crippled slave to king's minister But now he faces the greatest army since the elves made war on God SOMETIMES ONE MUST FIGHT EVIL WITH EVIL Some
- like Thorn Bathu & the sword-bearer Raith
- are born to fight perhaps to die Others
- like Brand the smith & Koll the wood-carver
- would rather stand in the light But when Mother War spreads her iron wings she may cast the whole Shattered Sea into darkness



...

Following the format of the small classic An Hour from Paris & written with the same delight in the little-known treasures of the Ile de France comes Annabel Simms' latest guidebook Half an Hour from Paris Simms presents ten new destinations half an hour from Paris by train 96 pages 40 colour & b&w illustrations Simms Annabel ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Warning this movie may cause the munchies cotton mouth & memory loss! Dave Chappelle stars in this hilarious adventure of three lovable party buds trying to bail their friend out of jail But just when the guys have mastered a plan everything comes dangerously close to going up in smoke! Packed with memorable appearances by the likes of Snoop Dogg Jon Stewart Willie Nelson & Tommy Chong Actors Dave Chappelle Guillermo Diaz Jim Breuer Harland Williams Rachel True Laura Silverman Tommy Chong Snoop Dogg Willie Nelson Janeane Garofalo Steven Wright & Jon Stewart Director Tamra Davis Certificate 18 years & over Year 1998 Screen Widescreen 1851 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Additional Languages German
- Dolby Digital (20) Surround Subtitles English for the hearing impaired ; German ; Czech ; Danish ; Dutch ; french ; Hungarian ; Norwegian ; Polish ; Swedish Duration 1 hour 19 minutes (approx)

...

If your coffee table is looking a little bit empty but you don&t know what would look good or what would be the perfect size item to take centre place This is where the Maison & White Half Ball Glass Terrarium is the perfect accessory you can feature a range of different items from cacti to candles personalising the terrarium to suit any room decor As well as giving you the ability to change items within the terrarium as you stylize the design of your rooms within your home This product comes with an artificial cacti plant as well as rocks which can all be removed from the terrarium giving you the ability to add your own personal touch to this amazing product MODERN STYLE The Half Ball Glass Terrarium has a modern yet classic elegance to it as it is manufactured from ultra-clear sodium calcium glass & held together with a sturdy copper frame perfect for adding a touch of eye-catching style to your favourite plant or for showing off your favourite keepsake in a new & stylish way PERSONALLY CUSTOMISEDWhether you&re a lover of candles or plants the Maison & White Half Glass Terrarium is completely customisable Featuring removable rocks & a faux plant you can either remove them easily replace them with a real-life plant or even use the terrarium as a candleholder!PRACTICALMaintaining your plants has never been so easy with the Half Ball Glass Terrarium by Maison & White the easy access opening of this stylish accessory makes it so much easier for you to swap & change the content of your Terrarium as well as keeping it well cleaned & looked after Specification Size 17 x 17 x 17cm In the Box x 1 Terrarium x 1 Set of Rocks x 1 Faux Plant 2 Year Warranty All product images © 2019 Maison & White (Xbite Ltd) ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Facing imminent forced retirement Jean a house-sitter on her last job in a beautiful country house begins to live in the place as if she owns it When fate brings two strangers to the house
- Michael a small-time thief & Steph a pregnant girl on the run from her abusive boyfriend
- Jean discovers the family she has always wanted Together Michael Steph & Jean gradually take over the home & the lives of the owners of Walden Manor creating an isolated idyllic life for themselves Although it&s a life based entirely on deception & delusion as the summer progresses they find a security happiness & freedom they have never before experienced But when the past catches up with them & the threat of discovery looms murder is the only solution As the possible consequences of their actions become apparent & the net closes in the tension in the house leads inexorably towards a harrowing but inevitable ending A haunting drama which blurs the lines between good & evil Half Broken Things is a dark disturbing psychological thriller Half Broken Things is a 2 hour film for ITV based on the award winning novel by Morag Joss

...

Archery is a fun sport that has been around for centuries The bow & arrow was once a weapon of war but is now used for recreational use You need a lot of patience & a steady hand to get the bulls eye with this experience The experience will begin with a safety briefing & the rules of when to fire & when to collect arrows Then it will be time to start aiming for that centre target When can you go? This experience is available Monday to Sunday January to November How long does this activity last? This experience will last Approx. 212; hours You need to know The minimum age is 14 years There are no fitness requirements There are no qualifications required This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated You & how many others? There will be other people there on the day Family & friends You&re welcome to bring spectators to watch We can’t control the weather! This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions Locations South West
- Somerset
- Churchill South West
- Somerset
- Hewish South West
- Somerset
- Winscombe Wales
- Gwynedd
- Bala Valid until 01032017







...

Eagles have captured the imagination of the human race for thousands of years Their place in myth legend & folklore is well documented & in almost every part of the world where they come into contact with humans they are admired The fascination with some of the largest flying animals the earth has to offer is the same now as it has ever been & this is your chance to see the power & grace of these animals up close This eagle experience is an afternoon three hour handling & flying session where participants will come into direct contact with four different species of eagle When can you go? This experience is available on selected Monday to Sunday dates throughout the year How long does this activity last? This experience will last Approx. 3 hours You need to know The minimum age is 12 years General fitness is required as there can be a lot of walking involved There are no qualifications required This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated You & how many others? This experience is run in groups of 5 to 6 people Family & friends You&re welcome to bring spectators to watch at an extra cost but these must be pre-booked We can’t control the weather! This activity is dependent on appropriate weather conditions Locations North
- Cheshire
- Northwich Valid until 01032017

...