J.R.R. Tolkien`s fantasy story about the adventures of a bewitched toy dog, written before The Hobbit. While on holiday in 1925, four-year-old Michael Tolkien lost his beloved toy dog on the beach at Filey in Yorkshire. To console him, his father, J.R.R. Tolkien, improvised a story about Rover, a real dog who is magically transformed into a toy & is forced to seek out the wizard who wronged him in order to be returned to normal. This charming tale, peopled by a s&-sorcerer & a terrible dragon, by the king of the sea & the Man-in-the-Moon, was Tolkien`s first full-length children`s book, written before The Hobbit. Now, nearly 90 years later, the adventures of Rover
- or, for reasons that become clear in the story, ` Roverandom`
- are published in this delightful pocket hardback edition. Rich in wit & wordplay, Roverandom is edited & introduced by Tolkien experts Christina Scull & Wayne G. Hammond, &

Includes:: Tolkien`s own delightful illustrations.



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This compact, magnetic version of Scrabble has all the features of the original game & is small enough to fit in your pocket. The convenient & compact design
Includes::- 100 magnetic tiles- Tile/ Storage Bag- 4 magnetic racks- Rules leaflet- Compact case with integral board & scoring This little gem is superb for travelling anyhow & anywhere, as the magnetic board means even the bumpiest trip won
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The Pocket Shower is made from the same heat-resistant waterproof fabric & roll-top closure as our standard Dry Sacks. Built into the base is a compact showerhead that operates with an easy-to-use on/off twist mechanism. The twist spout also serves to adjust the flow of water, delivering an efficient trickle to a free-flowing shower. Fill the 10 Liter (2.6 gallon) Pocket Shower, roll it to close at the top & hang it from two tough Delrin D rings with the 20 feet of lightweight cord provided. The black fabric soaks up sun during the day at basecamp for a warm shower or fill it at the end of the day for a cool rinse. For multi-function, the Pocket Shower can also be used as a regular dry sack to transport clothes or sleeping bag. ...

Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today's language & usage. Clear presentation & colour layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format. Features include: All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi in English, & huella de carbono, bloguear in Spanish Full GCSE coverage An in-depth & up-to-date supplement with information about Spain, its people & its language to help you take your learning to the next level Help with Spanish verbs Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language & cultural notes Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format. It

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, ser, de, notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries & warnings on commonly confused words. An in-depth & up-to-date supplement helps you to develop your knowledge of Spanish & your confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to guide you. There is information on pronunciation & improving your fluency, as well as the words & phrases you will need in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Spain, its people & other Spanish-speaking countries. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common Spanish verbs & give examples of how these are used. Also available in the Collins Spanish dictionary range are Collins Spanish School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary, Collins Spanish Dictionary & Grammar & Collins Spanish Phrasebooks for mobile phone & iPod.

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Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary offers excellent coverage of today`s language & usage. Clear presentation & colour layout allow maximum accessibility in a portable, hard-wearing format. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages, such as downloadable, Wi-Fi in English, & huella de carbono, bloguear in Spanish * Full GCSE coverage * An in-depth & up-to-date supplement with information about Spain, its people & its language to help you take your learning to the next level * Help with Spanish verbs * Clear, colour layout, useful examples, language & cultural notes Collins Pocket Spanish Dictionary has been designed to give travellers, business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a portable, hard-wearing format. It

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle, as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read colour layout, special treatment of key words such as can, that, ser, de, notes about life in Spanish-speaking countries & warnings on commonly confused words. An in-depth & up-to-date supplement helps you to develop your knowledge of Spanish & your confidence in the language, with a section on common translation difficulties to guide you. There is information on pronunciation & improving your fluency, as well as the words & phrases you will need in different situations, like sending an email or making a phone call. The supplement also gives you an insight into Spain, its people & other Spanish-speaking countries. Verb tables show all verb forms for the most common Spanish verbs & give examples of how these are used. Also available in the Collins Spanish dictionary range are Collins Spanish School Dictionary, Collins Easy Learning Spanish Dictionary, Collins Spanish Dictionary & Grammar & Collins Spanish Phrasebooks for mobile phone & iPod.

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Queen Elizabeth II is one of the most important cultural & political icons in modern British history. As the United Kingdom`s longest reigning monarch, she is known for her poise, wit & class. Pocket The Queen Wisdom is an inspiring collection of her majesty`s best loved"es on life, family, politics, fame & history, & celebrates her immense legacy. Some"es from Queen Elizabeth II:` Grief is the price we pay for love.`` The world is not the most pleasant place. Eventually your parents leave you & nobody is going to go out of their way to protect you unconditionally. You need to learn to stand up for yourself & what you believe & sometimes, pardon my language, kick some ass.``I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice but I can do something else
- I can give my heart & my devotion to these old islands & to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.``I have to be seen to be believed`
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This attractive 32 page book features a 12-page foldout timeline which can be detached & displayed to offer a quick visual reference to China's long & remarkable history. Both the book & timeline are richly illustrated throughout with colour photographs, including numerous objects from the British Museums collections. The timeline stretches from prehistoric times, through the periods of the warring states, to the unification of China by the First Emperor Qin Shihuangdi (creator of the fantastic Terracotta Army), & the great dynasties that followed: the Han; the Sui; the Tang; the Song; the invading Mongols who founded the Yuan dynasty; the Ming; & the Qing, which ended with the last emperor Pu Yi, & the establishment in 1949 of the Peoples Republic of China. The small book offers supporting information & background. It introduces each of the significant periods of Chinese history, with special emphasis on the First Emperor & his tomb & on the great achievements of Chinese art & culture, including the invention of writing, porcelain, silk, jade- & metal-working. ...

Collins Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary offers learners extensive & up-to-date coverage of Vietnamese & English in a portable format, with a handy supplement of essential grammar points for each language. This Vietnamese dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. * Collins Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary contains all the everyday words & phrases used in today`s Vietnamese & English that you will need to know. * An easy-to-use & reliable dictionary. * A two-way dictionary: Vietnamese-English & English-Vietnamese. * A grammar supplement covers the essential grammar points for both languages. * The clear user-friendly layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you need. ...

Michael Broadbent almost certainly knows more about fine wine than anyone else alive. Recruited by Christie`s in 1966 to revive their wine auction business, he has, according to The Oxford Companion to Wine, `traded in & tasted a greater number of fine & rare wines than anyone else in the world.` He has meticulously recorded his impressions of every wine he has ever tasted, now over 90, 000 of them in 148 notebooks. His original large-volume Vintage Wine was published in 2002 & quickly became a classic reference book for members of the wine trade & collectors worldwide, winning top awards in the UK, USA, Germany & Switzerl&. This pocket edition distils the best of Michael`s over fifty years` knowledge of fine wine & covers wines that are being collected, consumed, traded & appreciated by wine enthusiasts in all corners of the globe. The tasting notes are written with Michael`s trademark wit & elegance. ...

This little pocket forecaster, only 2” in diameter, is remarkably reliable for predicting general weather conditions in & around the British Isles in conjunction with a pressure reading from a barometer, & was a favoured instrument 90 years ago. Based on established meteorological principles, it is easy to read & inexpensive. made from solid brass with a clear acrylic centre disc, the detailed tables & readings are acid-etched & picked out in black paint. In leather carrying case with instructions. Works in UK only. ...