Imagine a world in which the Axis forces of World War II suddenly were propelled to victory over the Alliesprompted by aid from the ancient gods of Norse mythology! Welcome to the alternate reality of The Life Eaters written by award-winning author David Brin with lush painted art by Scott Hampton ...

She's dead but she's the only one who knows what really happened; What your friends have said What the police missed Who attacked you So if you want the truth who else are you going to turn to? ...

Perfect for fans of Cecelia Ahern & Jojo Moyes a beautiful & moving story about the unbreakable bond between a mother & daughter Brett's Life List 1 Go to Paris 2 Perform live on a super big stage 3 Have a baby maybe two 4 Fall in love Brett Bohlinger seems to have it all a plum job a spacious loft an irresistibly handsome boyfriend All in all a charmed life That is until her beloved mother passes away leaving behind a will with one big stipulation In order to receive her inheritance Brett must first complete the life list of goals she'd written when she was a naive girl of fourteen Grief-stricken Brett can barely make sense of her mother's decision-her childhood dreams don't resemble her ambitions at age thirty-four in the slightest Some seem impossible How can she possibly have a relationship with a father who died seven years ago? Other goals (Be an awesome teacher!) would require her to reinvent her entire future As Brett reluctantly embarks on a perplexing journey in search of her adolescent dreams one thing becomes clear Sometimes life's sweetest gifts can be found in the most unexpected places ...

The true heart-rending story of a sick kitten rescued from the streets of Manchester by a small Rescue Charity ...

Follow the life of a car from the production line to being sold driven cleaned crashed mended scrapped & finally recycled to make another car! Featuring an assortment of brightly coloured vehicles including tow-trucks transporters & lifting machines this is the perfect book for all car & machine-mad readers See if you can spot the little red mini from Susan's first book ON THE ROAD travelling through the book! ...

' What is the life of a human being
- a drop of dew a flash of lightning? This is so sad so sad' Autobiographical stories from
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Life Of Brian You could say this is one of the greatest comedies ever but the Monty Python team said it first! Life of Brian is all about (and here&s the big surprise) the life of Brian who was born in a Bethlehem manger next door to Jesus Three wise men believe he is the messiah but it becomes apparent that he is only Brian It&s written & performed by the Monty Python lads so you know what you&re in for; if you don&t put this disc down & go out while it&s safe! Monty Python & The Holy Grail Yoiks! Here be the Python&s tale of good King Arthur (Graham Chapman) & his knights as they quest for the Holy Grail Watch as they face great odds & silly sods See them wage battle against the fierce Killer Rabbit (" Run Away! Run Away!") & (oh horrors!) see them confront the dreaded Knights Who Say " Ni!" Oh these be trying times Can these good knights pass the test of valour & cut down yon tree with herring? Or will they blow themselves to smithereens with the Holy Hand Grenade? Courage Lancelot! Onward Galahad! A hysterical historical tour-de-farce from Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones ...

'I wish to remain single for I have made a vow of virginity' This is the remarkable story of the twelfth-century recluse Christina who became prioress of Markyate near St Albans in Hertfordshire Determined to devote her life to God & to remain a virgin Christina repulses the sexual advances of the bishop of Durham In revenge he arranges her betrothal to a young nobleman but Christina steadfastly refuses to consummate the marriage & defies her parents' cruel coercion Sustained by visions she finds refuge with the hermit Roger & lives concealed at Markyate for four years enduring terrible physical & emotional torment Although Christina is supported by the abbot of St Albans she never achieves the recognition that he intended for her Written with striking candour by Christina's anonymous biographer the vividness & compelling detail of this account make it a social document as much as a religious one Christina's trials of the flesh & spirit exist against a backdrop of scheming & corruption & all-too-human greed ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more ...

Harper Collins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved essential classics Meet the greatest entertainer of the 19th Century In 1834 desperate to create a better life for his family small-time Connecticut businessman P T Barnum moved to New York City With true entrepreneurial spirit & against all odds he wowed audiences with his ensemble of musical spectacles attractions & variety shows
- often exploiting the vulnerable for entertainment value A master showman his crowning achievement was the world-famous circus Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth In this account of his life & work written by the man himself & first published in 1855 P T Barnum creates an aura of excitement about himself & his enduring fame confirming his reputation as the greatest impresario of all time & revealing the controversial decisions that helped him to his fortune
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Extensive reading improves fluency & there is a real need in the ELT classroom for h&-picked classics of English literature that are simplified & adapted for students in an accessible & engaging way What happens when a cargo ship sinks in the Pacific Ocean leaving only one lifeboat of survivors? & what happens if those survivors are a hyena a zebra (with a broken leg) a female orang-utan & a Bengal tiger called Richard Parker? Sixteen-year-old Pi ' Piscine' Patel is about to find out Adapted from the international best-seller by Yann Martel ...