THOMAS SNOOP is in training to become a SPY Entrusted with a TOP SECRET mission by the mysterious Lord Severn right-hand man to the Tudor king Thomas must travel to the magnificent Goldenhilt Hall
- in the guise of a servant
- in order to uncover traitors plotting against the crown It will take all Thomas's wits & cunning to uncover the traitors lurking at Goldenhilt Hall
- & he must do so without being discovered himself Filled with amazing facts & historical trivia you won't be able to put this SECRET DIARY down!


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A beautiful lift-the-flap board book from the National Trust for little nature lovers everywhere! There are lots of animals in the woods but where are they hiding & what are they doing? 12 pages ...

The most famous & loved racing story of all time National Velvet is a classic tale of dreams ambition & one girl's belief in a horse Velvet'll sit on a horse like a shadow & breathe her soul into it I never seen such a creature on a horse' Fourteen year old Velvet is mad about horses When she wins a piebald horse in a raffle she knows he's something special His heart is as big as the five-foot fences he jumps & he'll do anything for Velvet Soon she & her friend Mi have their sights set on the biggest race in England But can a girl win the Grand National? Perfect for horse & ponly lovers from nine to ninety nine years old The book that inspired the classic film starring Elizabeth Taylor National Velvet is a true classic of print & screen Alongside Black Beauty & My Friend Flicka it is one of the great horse books for children My childhood dreams were based on this book
- it was the only place I'd ever seen them come true' Clare Balding
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Nationalism has been without question one of the most potent political & cultural forces within Europe since the late-18th century Placing particular emphasis on transnational & comparative links Nationalism in Modern Europe provides a clear & accessible history of the development of nationalism in Europe from the French Revolution to the present The book situates nationalist ideas & movements in Europe firmly within the context of other signifiers of identity & belonging
- such as religion race & gender
- while also providing comprehensive geographic coverage across Europe It incorporates recent historiographical trends & debates as part of the discussion &

Includes:: 13 images 9 maps & a range of primary source excerpts for classroom use It is an essential volume for all students of the history of nationalism in modern Europe & a useful text for anyone seeking to know more about modern European history in general



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This book examines the political & moral challenges that face the vast majority of human beings who consider themselves to be members of various nations It explores nationality through the difficulties & conflicts that have arisen throughout history & discusses nations & nationalism from social philosophical & anthropological perspectives In this fascinating Very Short Introduction Steven Grosby looks at the nation in history the territorial element in nationality & the complex ways nationality has co-existed with religion & shows how closely linked the concept of nationalism is with being human ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

From the humble beginnings of civilization through the historical ages of progress mankind has lived fought & built together in nations Great nations protect & provide for their own while fighting & competing against both other nations & nature itself Nations must provide food as the population increases build a productive economy & amaze the world with their great achievements to build up their heritage as the greatest nations in the history of mankind! Nations The Dice Game is a game for 1-4 players that takes 10-15 minutes per player & shares many concepts with the civilization-building game Nations while still offering its own challenges The game is played over four ages (four rounds) During each round players take turns until all have passed The available actions are Buy a tile Build a wonder Reroll some or all your dice Buildings & military provide dice Colonies & wonders provide resources & victory points Advisors provide rerolls New tiles provide benefits immediately so you can roll new dice at once At the end of each round War & Famine drawn at the start of the round is checked for each player giving you victory points if you match or beat the values Books are accumulated & scored Player order is checked with high military strength going first in the next round At the end of the game whoever has the most victory points wins ...

Native American party gift bags Contents 8 Gift Bags Colour Multi Colours The gift bags are 29 cm high & 18 cm wide The article is made from plastic ...

An interactive way to learn about Native American tribes across the USA & Canada & the history of their diverse arts & crafts Designs are inspired by the art of many different tribes including patterned textiles by tribes in the southwest such as the Navajo & Hopi & carved wooden masks & 'totem poles' by Pacific & Canadian tribes Illustrations Full colour throughout ...

A wonderful & inspiring collection of eloquent prose beautiful poetry & ancestral wisdom from Chiefs Medicine Men & ordinary members of many Native American tribes 192 pages Jacobs Alan ...

Nemesis Now are the masters of gothic fantasy art & modelling They've worked with the world's leading fantasy artists & designers to produce premium quality collectables & traditional giftware for over 15 years You'll fall in love with their stunning attention to detail & craftsmanship across a huge range of products ...