In the bitter winter of 1847 from an Ireland torn by injustice & natural disaster the Star of the Sea sets sail for New York On board are hundreds of fleeing refugees Among them are a maidservant with a devastating secret bankrupt Lord Merridith & his family an aspiring novelist a maker of revolutionary ballads all braving the Atlantic in search of a new home Each is connected more deeply than they can possibly know But a camouflaged killer is stalking the decks hungry for the vengeance that will bring absolution The twenty-six day journey will see many lives end others begin afresh In a spellbinding story of tragedy & mercy love & healing the further the ship sails towards the Promised Land the more her passengers seem moored to a past which will never let them go ...

Richard Koch has made over GBP100 million from spotting ' Star' businesses In his new book he shares the secrets of his success
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The Star Reach Companion is a complete history & bibliography of the 1970s independent comic highlighting its importance to the comics field Star Reach's influence was enormous impacting nearly every aspect of modern comics & genres & showcasing such creators as Dave Stevens Frank Brunner Howard Chaykin Steve Leialoha Walter Simonson Barry Windsor-Smith Ken Steacy John Workman Mike Vosburg P Craig Russell Dave Sim Michael Gilbert & many others In addition to extensive historical coverage & interviews by author Richard Arndt the book also features full stories from Star Reach & its sister magazine Imagine including the first Gideon Faust story by Before Watchmen writer Len Wein & The Shadow artist Howard Chaykin Marginal Incident by Fables artist Steve Leialoha & presented for the first time in the original intended version Siegfried & the Dragon by P Craig Russell one of the first of his operatic adaptations Also included is extensive information about independent magazines like Witzend Hot Stuf' & Andromedea that both preceded & followed Star Reach in its mission to re-invent comics for a more mature audience It

Includes:: a Foreword by Star Reach founder Mike Friedrich & a cover by Howard Chaykin!

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It is midnight on Midsummer's Eve & Miranda's nightlight has gone out She climbs on her rocking horse & makes a wish & so begins a magical midnight journey with the great white owl the little red hare the big white bear & the giant stag all the way to the Tree of Constellations where Miranda plucks one small star The great white goose takes her safely home where now the night light glimmers star-like as Miranda sleeps A mysterious magical picture book with beautiful dreamlike illustrations ...

Awaken your inner Force with 29 intergalactic breakfast recipes Fuel up with Hans Soloatmeal battle hunger with Admiral Ackbars & so much more! These easy-to-make mouthwatering recipes feature characters & scenes from Star Wars The Force Awakens as well as from the upcoming film Star Wars The Last Jedi & photographs featuring Star Wars figurines re-creating epic moments from the films provide an extra helping of humour Recipes include C-3 P Oat Pancakes Parfait de Resistance Maz Kanata Frittata Luggabeast of a Quiche Reysin Bread Breakfast Poe' Boy Kanjiklub Sandwiches Breakfast Tako-danas ...

WAKE UP & SMELL THE SUCCESS! You already know the Starbucks story Since 1992 its stock has risen a staggering 5000 percent! The genius of Starbucks success lies in its ability to create personalized customer experiences stimulate business growth generate profits energize employees & secure customer loyalty-all at the same time The Starbucks Experience contains a robust blend of home-brewed ingenuity & people-driven philosophies that have made Starbucks one of the world's most admired companies according to Fortune magazine With unique access to Starbucks personnel & resources Joseph Michelli discovered that the success of Starbucks is driven by the people who work there-the partners-and the special experience they create for each customer Michelli reveals how you can follow the Starbucks way to Reach out to entire communities Listen to individual workers & consumers Seize growth opportunities in every market Custom-design a truly satisfying experience that benefits everyone involved Filled with real-life insider stories eye-opening anecdotes & solid step-by-step strategies this fascinating book takes you deep inside one of the most talked-about companies in the world today For anyone who wants to learn from the best-and be the best-The Starbucks Experience is a rich heady brew of unforgettable user-friendly ideas ...

KISS has bought monstrous pyrotechnics iconic stage make-up & Gene Simmons&8217; tongue to our world since 1973! Commemorate their longevity with this expertly crafted hip flask! Emblazoned with The Starchild posing behind the iconic KISS logo this piece is guaranteed to make you Rock & Roll all night! Perfect for raising a drink to these legends of American Rock! Officially Licensed KISS Hip Flask Featuring Paul Stanley The Starchild The artwork is transferred onto a leather-like-coating Holds 7oz of your favourite tipple ...

KISS has bought monstrous pyrotechnics iconic stage make-up & Gene Simmons&8217; tongue to our world since 1973! Commemorate their longevity with this expertly crafted chained wallet! Emblazoned with The Starchild posing behind the iconic KISS logo this piece features a silver chain which is ended with a small strap emblazoned with Pul Stanley's familiar Ibanez PS120 Guaranteed to make you Rock & Roll all night this wallet is perfect for paying homage to this glam supergroup while keeping your cash safe Officially Licensed KISS Wallet Featuring Paul Stanley The Starchild Stylish & practical Multiple slots for cards ...

Fully illustrated with 400 of the most striking & up-to-date astronomical images & covering all the major constellations & landmarks of the night sky The Stargazer's Handbook reveals the treasures of the cosmos
- what they are where they are & how to see them including month-by-month guides to the changing hemispheres & tips & guides on the best stargazing equipment This new compact edition is perfect for browsing at home or accompanying you out at night under the stars Filled with stunning photography this book is all you need to start discovering the universe
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ET meets Stig of the Dump in a page-turning adventure for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce & David Almond'A proper adventure story for all curious middle graders heartily recommended' The Bookbag Now shortlisted for the Essex Book Awards 2018! He wasn't an alien I was sure of that It was more like he'd walked in through an ancient door from the past except he was here in my bedroom & his misty forest was somewhere real on Planet Earth Twelve-year-old Kofi first spots the prehistoric human on a supermarket roundabout He is small & dark & curled into a tight ball His name is Rorty Thrutch & he has zero memory of how he ended up in the unexceptional village of Bradborough or why he's being hunted Kofi soon finds out that Rorty can do amazing things He can copy paste & delete objects using only the power of his mind This is the discovery of the century & mad greedy scientists will stop at nothing to track him down Kofi & best friend Janie are on a mission Not only must they protect Rorty but they have to find his missing girlfriend Pogsy Blue too Our prehistoric ancestors have crashed headlong into the 21st century & time is running out to save them THE STARMAN & ME explores where we have come from & where we are moving to
- it's about the magic of DNA the power of identity & the importance of caring for each other
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