The year is 1847 on Jack Turner's 11th birthday It is the awful day that his father is lost at sea & despite great grandma Tess' belief in the power of the dandelion wishes Jack knows no amount of magic will bring him back &8212; but he tries anyway Nothing happens&8230; In an act of rage Jack sets in motion a series of events that transports him to the true kingdom of Mourne a realm half-real half-imagined that's filled with all manner of fantastical creatures Jack encounters Cobs a 437-year old clurichaun (don't call him a leprechaun) who lives alone in a creaky old mansion perched on top of a tree that grows within a tree Soon Jack learns that his tampering with the long forgotten magic of Mourne has stirred something deep within the heart of the mountains An ancient wall encircles the center of the Kingdom a wall that has held strong for centuries but now the evil it was built to imprison has a plan to escape The Nightmares &8212; the deepest fears from the darkest corners of Irish Legend &8212; are being called from their slumber From the four corners of the Kingdom they come Their one aim to tear down the wall & set the Old Ones' Shimnavore free In Mourne Quest a 2-4 player cooperative board game based on the novel Mourne Quest by Irish author Garry Mc Elherron heroes Jack Cobs & their friends must battle to banish the Nightmares & save the Kingdom of Mourne As they race towards their goal they gather power from the land itself with granite blackthorn flax & gold fueling their quest & magical items to boost their skills But even the Bog Beans the normally elusive faerie folk of the dark forests & marshlands seem set to block their path Together the heroes face an epic struggle to escape the Bog Beans dispel the Nightmares & finally defeat the Shimnavore Players 2-4 Playing time 80-120 mins Ages 10 ...

Machine washable Guarantee In compliance with the strictest safety regulations Designed in Italy Designed especially to develop sensory & psychomotor abilities manual coordination with fine materials & precious details ...

USB retractable cable Ideal for travel or home office Optical sensor technology Comfortable Plug & Play The ergonomically designed Targus 3-Button USB (Universal Serial Bus) Optical Mouse with retractable USB (Universal Serial Bus) cord is the perfect device for both left-handed & right handed users whilst being small enough for travel & big enough for day-to-day desktop operations The 1m USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable adjusts to perfect length for ease of use & the ultra-compact mini size makes the mouse fit comfortably into any pouch for easy storage Utilizing the optical technology the 3-Button USB (Universal Serial Bus) Optical Mouse provides precise tracking on most surfaces through its 1000 dpi optical sensor General Device Type Mouse Orientation Right & left-handed Width 95 cm Depth 5 cm Height 33 cm Weight 065kg Colour Black Input Device Connectivity Technology Wired Interface USB Movement Detection Technology Optical Buttons Qty 3 Movement Resolution 1000 dpi Features Retractable cable scrolling wheel Expansion Connectivity Interfaces 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus)
- 4 PIN USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type A Miscellaneous Cables Included 1 x USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable
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- 1 m Compliant Standards Plug & Play Software System Requirements OS Required Apple Mac OS X 104 or later Microsoft Windows Vista XP 7 Peripheral Interface Devices USB port Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support 2 years warranty Service & Support Details Limited warranty
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The sequel to Saltation a new novel in the breakout Liaden Universe space opera series with a huge & active base of fans! A young heroine & the future co-leader of her star-faring clan battle nefarious forces from within the empire that threaten her family & her man Aelliana Caylon has escaped her abusive family She&s found love in her starship co-pilot—a man who turns out to be the leader of Korval the most powerful clan of the Liaden Universe But destiny never intended an easy life for Aelliana Insidious forces within the empire are determined that a new line of Korval heirs be destroyed & that Clan Korval itself be blasted to interplanetary dust The fight for the future of the Liaden Universe is on & one heroine is determined to protect her family & her soulmate at all costs! About the Author Sharon Lee & Steve Miller live in the rolling hills of Central Maine with two insistent muses in the form of cats & a large cast of characters The husb&-&-wife team&s collaborative work in science fiction & fantasy include twelve novels & numerous short stories in their award-winning Liaden Universe In addition to their collaborative work Steve has seen short stories nonfiction & reviews published under his name while Sharon has published short stories newspaper pieces & two mystery novels & most recently Carousel Tides from Baen ...

The dream team of David Almond & Dave Mc Kean bring us a complete story set in an incomplete world The gods have created a world
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Feature Product Features Input device Device interface USBButtons quantity 2 Movement detection technology Optical Scroll wheel Yes Technical details ...

From the world-famous author of THE NAME OF THE ROSE an illuminating & humorous study on the pleasures & pitfalls of translation' Translation is always a shift not between two languages but between two cultures A translator must take into account rules that are not strictly linguistic but broadly speaking cultural' Umberto Eco is of the world's most brilliant & entertaining writers on literature & language In this accessible & dazzling study he turns his eye on the subject of translations & the problems the differences between cultures can cause The book is full of little gems about mistranslations & misunderstandings For example when you put ' Studies in the logic of Charles Sanders Peirce' through an internet translation machine it becomes ' Studies in the logic of the Charles of sandpaper grinding machines Peirce' In Italian 'ratto' has no connotation of 'contemptible person' but denotes speed ('you dirty rat' could take on a whole new meaning!) What could be a weighty subject is never dull fired by Eco's immense wit & erudition providing an entertaining read that illuminates the process of negotiation that all translators must make ...

Build a better mousetrap? We dare you Naturally the object is to trap mice in the mousetrap while avoiding getting trapped By rolling the die you proceed around the game board collecting cheese pieces & building a mousetrap bit by bit Once complete you set the wheels in motion as it were to try to capture the opposition&s mice But this is no ordinary trap With this contraption you start by turning the crank that rotates the gears that push the lever that moves the shoe that kicks the bucket that sends the ball down the stairs & into the gutter that leads to the rod that releases a second ball that falls through the bathtub & onto the springboard that catapults the diver into the washtub that causes the cage to fall &-whew- hopefully capture a mouse The last "mouse" left uncaptured wins The crazy zany game of catching rodents using the wildest mousetraps in the world Flush the toilet to activate 1 of 3 great traps Box Contains 1 Gameboard 4 Mice 30 Cheese Cards 1 Die 1 Instructions 28 Mouse Trap Building Parts & Accessories ...

Mouse Trap is the classic game of mouse-catching’ action! This fun-filled game of gadgets & chain reactions is a tried-&-true family favourite Kids & their friends will laugh as they navigate the game board & try to steal their opponent&s cheese Experience the fun with a swinging boot a marble & even a diver flipping into a tub – discover how these wacky tricks work together to drop the cage on an unsuspecting mouse! Race friends to the finish & nab opponents& cheese Collect 6 cheese wedges first to win the game! ...

Heaven Sends has fast become one the UK's leading wholesalers of fabulously quirky gifts stylish home accessories & seasonal decorations? not just Christmas! Renowned unique design & quirky products all at extraordinary value for money ...