Rome 61 BCRECRUITED as a gladiator young Marcus Cornelius Primus faces a new life of brutal training governed by strict rules as he learns the skills of an elite warrior But Marcus cannot simply forget his past His father lies murdered by soldiers & his mother has been kidnapped & forced into slavery Marcus is determined to find his father's old commander Pompeius the Great to seek justice for his family & set his mother free Yet unbeknown to him Marcus is hiding a life-threatening secret & if the Romans discover it there will be no escape ...

FREE from slavery Marcus is determined to find & save his kidnapped mother Meanwhile his master Julius Caesar wants Marcus to help destroy the bands of rebel slaves & their leader Brixus who plans to unite a slave army & resurrect the cause of Spartacus But Marcus & Brixus are old allies who share a life-threatening secret Marcus is torn between his friend & master Can he convince Brixus now is not the time for a deadly revolt
- & ask Caesar to negotiate a slave surrender before more carnage & bloodshed? From the 1 bestselling adult author Simon Scarrow
- over 1 million copies sold The perfect introduction to Roman history & gladiators for young readers
- great for fans of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson & J K Rowling's Harry Potter Book 3 in the series


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' It is settled The boy is in your charge You will train him to fight He must be able to use the dagger throwing-knife staves & his bare hands One day young Marcus may well become a gladiator in the arena But you must also teach him the ways of the street' Now a member of Julius Caesar's palace Marcus' training continues in the city of Rome The streets are plagued by vicious gang war attacks & Caesar must employ his own gang leader who learns of a plot to murder him Only Marcus can go in undercover But he's in terrible danger If the rival gang discover him the price will be fatal Julius Caesar's isn't the only life at risk ...

Gladiatores Blood for Roses is a swift-playing card combat game of rival gladiator schools Each player's school bids for eight playable 'famous hero' gladiators from the market that each comes with their own unique combat skills talents abilities strengths & weaknesses Every gladiator's card set is a unique selection of combat moves that chain in sequence with your opponent's choices in a deadly duel of strike & counter-strike! Enter your chosen gladiator into arena events impressing the crowds with your fighting skill while secretly planning your opponent's demise Variable gladiator abilities makes each game a tactical challenge Outmaneuver your victim in blow for blow combat for the prize wreaths while secretly laying bets on the outcome of each fight! The combat cards simulate the close up cut & thrust of in-your-face arena combat; while secret tactics cards sponsors & your own devious hand management skills might ensure a spectacular win! Be aware however that the other players might be secretly plotting your demise Players 2-5 Playing time 60-90 mins Ages 12 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play An unlikely hero will rise!A new hero is born in this hilarious animated adventure of epic proportions! Timo a student at the Gladiators’ Academy in Rome has no desire to become a legendary gladiator like his stepfather That is until the mesmerizing Lucilla walks into his life With the help of an unlikely band of sidekicks Timo is determined to be the gladiator of her dreams & embarks on an action-packed journey to become the Colosseum’s first victor! ...

Diamond Select Toys release! First seen in the sequel film Predator 2 the glaive weapon has become an iconic part of the Predator&s arsenal Molded to a Predator&s grip & able to be thrown great distances the glaive can cut through almost anything
- & now it can open your bottles for you! This Approx. 3-inch diameter bottle opener is modeled after the glaive as it appeared on screen made from solid metal & has magnets on the back so it can stick to your refrigerator or trophy case until you need it Packaged in a collector case with a full-color sleeve As seen in Predator 2
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The glam goo Deluxe pack has everything you need to make cool slime fashion for your own unique style! fill the compartments of your cute slime purse with your sparkly creations to show them off Add scents & colour to get really creative Then add slime to the wearable ring Accessories include 3 tubes of confetti 2 colour pots 1 scent & mixing spoon Create a cool piece of fashion slime with Glam Goo Create vibrant goo with the bright colours scents & confetti included Choose from Unicorn Tears Cloud Crunch & Daydream sparkles to decorate your goo Wearable purse features 9 compartments to mix goo with sparkles for a unique look

Includes:: wearable ring with jewel to fill with goo & sparkles

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The centre of the world 1990s Manhattan Victor Ward a model with perfect abs & all the right friends is seen & photographed everywhere even in places he hasn't been & with people he doesn't know On the eve of opening the trendiest nightclub in New York history he's living with one beautiful model & having an affair with another Now it's time to move to the next stage But the future he gets is not the one he had in mind In Glamorama Bret Easton Ellis shows us a shadowy looking-glass world the juncture where fame & fashion terror & mayhem meet & then begin to resemble the familiar surface of our lives ...

Join William Yeoward on his journey through London's most stunning bars as he shares his passion for exquisite drinks & glamorous ...