There was an eighth son of an eighth son He was quite naturally a wizard & there it should have ended However (for reasons we'd better not go into) he had seven sons & then he had an eighth son a wizard squared a source of magic a Sourcerer Sourcery sees the return of Rincewind & the Luggage as the Discworld faces its greatest
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All this books & stuff that isn't what it should all be about What we need is real wizardry There was an eighth son of an eighth son He was quite naturally a wizard & there it should have ended However (for reasons we'd better not go into) he had seven sons & then he had an eighth son a wizard squareda source of magica Sourcerer Unseen University has finally got what it wished for the most powerful wizard on the disc Which unfortunately could mean that the death of all wizardry is at hand & that the world is going to end depending on whom you listen to Unless of course one inept wizard can take the University's most precious artefact the very embodiment of magic itself & deliver it halfway across the disc to safety ...

Designed to accompany the survey text Early Modern England 1485
- 1714 this text brings together an impressive array of documents
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Leavened by the same infectious intelligence & lovable nerdiness that made Robin Sloan's Mr Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore such a sensation Sourdough marks the triumphant return of a unique & beloved young writer Lois Clary is a software engineer at General Dexterity a San Francisco robotics company with world-changing ambitions She codes all day & collapses at night her human contact limited to the two brothers who run the neighbourhood hole-in-the-wall from which she orders dinner every evening Then disaster! Visa issues The brothers close up shop & fast But they have one last delivery for Lois their culture the sourdough starter used to bake their bread She must keep it alive they tell her
- feed it daily play it music & learn to bake with it Lois is no baker but she could use a roommate even if it is a needy colony of microorganisms Soon not only is she eating her own homemade bread she's providing loaves daily to the General Dexterity cafeteria The company chef urges her to take her product to the farmer's market & a whole new world opens up When Lois comes before the jury that decides who sells what at Bay Area markets she encounters a close-knit club with no appetite for new members But then an alternative emerges a secret market that aims to fuse food & technology But who are these people exactlysourdough is a soup of skilfully balanced ingredients there's satire a touch of fantasy a pinch of SF all bound up with a likeable narrator whose zest for life is infectious The novel opens a door on a world that's both comforting & thrillingly odd
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Soutache jewellery is widely represented on Etsy & it's a hot trend on beading blogs Soutache is a decorative braid Attaching it to a backing & embellishing it with cabochons crystals & beads is a hot trending technique
- & this is the first English-language book dedicated to this fantastic yet relatively easy craft Anneta Valious the world's top soutache designer describes the entire process from sewing methods to making straps to finishing & provides 25 projects that include necklaces earrings pendants bracelets barrettes & more It's the perfect guide for beaders jewellery makers & general crafters eager to expand their repertoire & take their designs to the next level
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After the conquest of the South Pole by Amundsen who by a narrow margin of days only was in advance of the British Expedition under Scott there remained but one great main object of Antarctic journeyings-the crossing of the South Polar continent from sea to sea When I returned from the Nimrod Expedition on which we had to turn back from our attempt to plant the British flag on the South Pole being beaten by stress of circumstances within ninety-seven miles of our goal my mind turned to the crossing of the continent for I was morally certain that either Amundsen or Scott would reach the Pole on our own route or a parallel one After hearing of the Norwegian success I began to make preparations to start a last great journey-so that the first crossing of the last continent should be achieved by a British Expedition We failed in this object but the story of our attempt is the subject for the following pages & I think that though failure in the actual accomplishment must be recorded there are chapters in this book of high adventure strenuous days lonely nights unique experiences & above all records of unflinching determination supreme loyalty & generous self-sacrifice on the part of my men which even in these days that have witnessed the sacrifices of nations & regardlessness of self on the part of individuals still will be of interest to readers who now turn gladly from the red horror of war & the strain of the last five years to read perhaps with more understanding minds the tale of the White Warfare of the South The struggles the disappointments & the endurance of this small party of Britishers hidden away for nearly two years in the fastnesses of the Polar ice striving to carry out the ordained task & ignorant of the crises through which the world was passing make a story which is unique in the history of Antarctic exploration ...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide South Africa the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore South Africa with this handy pocket-sized authoritative guide packed with Insider Tips Discover boutique hotels authentic restaurants the country's trendiest places & get tips on shopping & what to do on a limited budget There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids & a summary of all the festivals & events that take place in South Africa Let Marco Polo show you all this eclectic country has to offer South Africa is a land of huge diversity & contrast a destination where you can fulfil all your travel dreams Walk along endless beaches explore the beautiful Garden Route along the south coast visit the Addo Elephant National Park hike in the wilds of Kwa Zulu Natal dive with sharks or enjoy the nightlife of Johannesburg or Cape Town Experience the different cultures of South Africa; listen to the songs & feel the rhythm This is South Africa! Your Marco Polo South Africa Pocket Guide
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Perfect Days in South Africa For advice you can trust look no further than Marco Polo Perfect Days in South Africa Travel Guide is a compact guide for people who have little time to prepare for a trip don't want to miss anything like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out & love all things ultra-practical & easy to use The unique spiral binding lays flat & is perfect for people on-the-go Inside your Perfect Days in South Africa Marco Polo Guide Top 10 sights
- we highlight the most important sights & sites of the diverse & beautiful country of South Africa The South Africa Feeling
- gives tips to help you experience the essence of this wonderful destination from where to enjoy a Braai a traditional barbecue festival to exploring one of the many national parks Let Marco Polo help you get under the skin of South Africa to see what makes it tick The Magazine section
- provides an interesting & entertaining account of life in South Africa This melting pot of cultures languages & beliefs this diversity of national parks & wildlife reserves the dry deserts to the green valleys the sandy beaches to the barren mountains this guides digs deep into this varied country to see what shapes modern South Africa Don't miss
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- Marco Polo Perfect Days Guides have both The separate fully indexed pull-out map is handily placed in a high-quality plastic wallet at the back of the guide which can also be used as a storage pocket Top 10 reasons to come back
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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning The extensive coverage of the maps enables travellers to cross country boundaries with the same map A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays Comprehensive index The map scale is 1 2 000 000
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Including short stories from some of South Africa's best & most renowned writers (Nadine Gordimer JM Coetzee & Alan Paton to name only a few) this collection accompanies readers to a recent but altogether different South Africa reflecting perspectives of both the oppressed & the oppressors Some of the stories are previously unpublished but all of them constitute examples of the most imaginative & provocative South African writing from many disparate perspectives ...