Frank Fizzle wishes his father would have just a single original idea Instead Jasper Fizzle sees himself as the new " Royal Historian of OZ" as he insists on writing new OZ stories When the failed writer discovers that Oz really exists he makes an error in judgment that brands him a criminal in two worlds Frank may be doomed to pay for the "sins of the father" at the hands of the axe-wielding Tin-Man & the ghost of the Wicked Witch Can Frank save the day & redeem the Fizzle family name or will the drizzly ghost of the Wicked Witch of the West destroy them all? This trade paperback collects all five issues of the Royal Historian of OZ series with plenty of extras & an introduction by Eric Shanower ...

To understand the European royal line of succession there are certain principles that must be observed This useful book shows the family trees from 802 AD to the present day & will explain why each monarch inherited Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history heritage & travel ...

The Royal Marsden Manual of Clinical Nursing Procedures has been the number one choice for nurses since it first published over 30 years ago One of the world's most popular books on clinical skills & procedures it provides detailed procedure guidelines based on the latest research findings & expert clinical advice enabling nurses & students to deliver clinically effective patient-focused care The ninth edition of this essential definitive guide written especially for pre-registration nursing students now

Includes:: a range of new learning features throughout each chapter that have been designed to support student nurses to support learning in clinical practice Providing essential information on over 200 procedures this manual contains all the skills & changes in practice that reflect modern acute nursing care

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Since 1900 the Royal Navy has seen vast changes to the way it operates This book tells the story not just of defeats & victories but also of how the navy has adjusted to over 100 years of rapid technological & social change The navy has changed almost beyond recognition since the far-reaching reforms made by Admiral Fisher at the turn of the century Fisher radically overhauled the fleet replacing the nineteenth-century wooden crafts with the latest in modern naval technology including battleships (such as the iconic dreadnoughts) aircraft carriers & submarines In World War I & World War II the navy played a central role especially as unrestricted submarine warfare & supply blockades became an integral part of twentieth-century combat However it was the development of nuclear & missile technology during the Cold War era which drastically changed the face of naval warfare
- today the navy can launch sea-based strikes across thousands of miles to reach targets deep inland This book navigates the cross currents of over 100 years of British naval history As well as operational issues the authors also consider the symbolism attached to the navy in popular culture & the way naval personnel have been treated looking at the changes in on-board life & service during the period as well as the role of women in the navy In addition to providing full coverage of the Royal Navy's wartime operations the authors also consider the functions of the navy in periods of nominal peace
- including disaster relief diplomacy & exercises Even in peacetime the Royal Navy had a substantial role to play Covering the whole span of naval history from 1900 to the present this book places the wars & battles fought by the navy within a wider context looking at domestic politics economic issues & international affairs It will be essential reading for anyone interested in naval history & operations as well as military history more generally

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This book tells the story of an incredibly capable naval aircraft based primarily on the words of those who flew & maintained it Beginning with the Lynx's entry into service in 1976 it goes on to discuss its remarkable performance in the Falklands War Here it was used in both its primary roles of anti-submarine & anti-surface warfare as well as several others for which it had never been designed such as Airborne Early Warning & anti-Exocet missile counter measures The Lynx has been continuously employed in the Gulf from 1980 until the present day What is not generally known is the fact that these aircraft were responsible for effectively destroying the Iraqi navy sinking over fifteen warships in a matter of a weeks All related operational details are included here Also included are accounts of operations conducted around the world including anti-drug interdiction Arctic deployments Search & Rescue hurricane relief as well as a few notable mishaps Also described is the development of the aircraft from the Mark 2 to the current Mark 8 (SRU) bringing the narrative fully up to date Although only a snapshot the stories narrated here offer the reader a real understanding of the capabilities of an aircraft with a truly remarkable history of service ...

Packed with fun fantasy & the sort of adventure guaranteed to have sticky little fingers hungrily turning the pages' The Mail on Sunday Life is an adventure Anything in the world is possible
- by will & by luck with a moist carrot a wet nose & a slice of mad courage! Little Shylo Tawny-Tail is proud to call himself one of the Royal Rabbits of London a secret order who live under Buckingham Palace & fight evil across the world But high up in London's famous skyscraper the Shard the horrible Ratzis are plotting to cause chaos during a visit from the President of the United States & when the Grand Burrow is attacked & Shylo is kidnapped it looks as though they might just manage it! Can Shylo escape in time to save the day? The Hobbit meets Fantastic Mr Fox meets Watership Down in this bestselling series from Santa Montefiore & Simon Sebag Montefiore which proves even the smallest rabbit can be the biggest hero Featuring illustrations throughout by award-winning illustrator Kate Hindley PRAISE FOR THE ROYAL RABBITS OF LONDON The Royal Rabbits of London is sweet funny & beautifully illustrated' The Times Enchanting Kate Hindley's illustrations are a treat' The Lady
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John Flanagan makes a spectacular return to the world of Ranger's Apprentice
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The bible of card tricks
- now with video clip downloads so you can see the tricks that other books only tell you about The Royal
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Contains material previously published as 8 separate title as part of the RSN Essential Stitch Guide series 400 pages 2000 Illustrations color Various ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Oscar-nominated comedy about an oddball New York family of former child geniuses from writer-director Wes Anderson (& Rushmore&) Before their marriage floundered Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman) & his wife Etheline (Angelica Huston) succeeded in raising three prodigies business supremo Chas (Ben Stiller) prize-winning playwright Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow) & tennis champion Richie (Luke Wilson) Now after years of separation & with the children grown-up & the memory of their prodigy faded Royal returns to his family & tries to make amends However with Royal&s history of lies & betrayal his offspring
- who all now have problems of their own
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