Gothic masterpiece from the author of MOONFLEET. A young architect is sent to the remote town of Cullerne to supervise the restoration work on its Minster. He`s soon caught up in local life & the rumours that surround the claim to the title of Lord Blandamer, whose coat of arms is the nebuly coat of the title. ...

Max Jackson, a New Zealander living & lecturing in Paris, has a complicated arrangement with his estranged French wife, Louise. In love with his younger Sorbonne colleague Sylvie, he finds himself entangled with Helen, a troubled young English student. When a Cezanne painting goes missing from Louise`s apartment, the boundaries he has struggled to maintain threaten to collapse. Infused with literary musings & the spirit of Paris, The Necessary Angel is as much an ode to the power of literature as a nuanced exploration of love, fidelity & the balance of power within relationships. ...

From the Nobel Laureate comes a politically charged detective novel weaving through the underbelly of Peruvian privilege. In the 1990s, during the turbulent & deeply corrupt years of Alberto Fujimori`s presidency, two wealthy couples of Lima`s high society become embroiled in a disturbing vortex of erotic adventures & politically driven blackmail. One day Enrique, a high-profile businessman, receives a visit from Rolando Garro, the editor of a notorious magazine that specializes in salacious exposes. Garro presents Enrique with lewd pictures from an old business trip & demands that he invest in the magazine. Enrique refuses, & the next day the pictures are on the front page. Meanwhile, Enrique`s wife is in the midst of a passionate & secret affair with the wife of Enrique`s lawyer & best friend. When Garro shows up murdered, the two couples are thrown into a whirlwind of navigating Peru`s unspoken laws & customs, while the staff of the magazine embark on their greatest expose yet. Ironic & sensual, provocative & redemptive, the novel swirls into the kind of restless realism that has become Mario Vargas Llosa`s signature style. A twisting, unpredictable tale, The Neighborhood is at once a scathing indictment of Fujimori`s regime & a crime thriller that evokes the vulgarity of freedom in a corrupt system. ...

This globe by National Geographic measures 30 cm (12”) diameter & features clear political mapping, a ring maple base & an aluminium stem. This is a stylish globe suitable for children as well as adults. The plexyglass ball features political mapping from the renowned National Geographic, clearly conveying up to date information of the world (over 2, 000 place names). The countries are distinguished by different colour borders & the topography is represented by relief shading & main mountain ranges are named. Shades of blue differentiate the seas & oceans depth, warm currents are also shown. Its sturdy construction, the solid maple ring base & the aluminium stem, makes this a perfect globe for regular use. The Neon Classic combines the latest information with a modern look & it is a fantastic addition to family rooms, children’s desks & classrooms. This globe is also available as an illuminated model. ...

The Neon Executive by National Geographic is a 30 cm (12”) stylish globe. With its political antique style mapping, solid oak base & a brass stem, it adds an elegant touch to any room. The plexyglass ball features political mapping from the renowned National Geographic clearly conveying up to date information of the world (over 2, 000 place names). The countries are distinguished by different understated colouring & the topography is defined by relief shading & main mountain ranges are named. In particular, the ocean floor boasts impressive details showing relief shading, continental shelf & ridges. The modern design of the solid oak base & the turned brass stem complement the classic ball creating a distinguished & stylish look. This is a beautiful globe offering the latest information & it is sure to enrich both modern & traditional settings. ...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... When the parents of Milo & Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire, the children must undertake a perilous journey across the unknown reaches of Wild Space to rescue them
- & to discover hope for the future. In this second full-length adventure, Milo & Lina trace their latest clue to a remote jungle world
- where a terrifying beast lies in wait... Look out for the other titles in this series: The Snare & The Escape.

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” The first time I saw them, I thought they were angels.” The baby is sick. Mom & Dad are sad. & all Steve has to do is say, ” Yes” to fix everything. But yes is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. & once it is uttered, can it be taken back? Treading the thin line between dreams & reality, Steve is stuck in a nightmare he can`t wake up from & that nobody else understands. & all the while, the wasps` nest is growing, & the `angel` keeps visiting Steve in the night. A haunting coming of age story that will hold you captive, The Nest is lyrical, surreal & one of the most moving stories you`ll read this year. ...

” The first time I saw them, I thought they were angels.” The baby is sick. Mom & Dad are sad. & all Steve has to do is say, ” Yes” to fix everything. But yes is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. & once it is uttered, can it be taken back? Treading the thin line between dreams & reality, Steve is stuck in a nightmare he can`t wake up from & that nobody else understands. & all the while, the wasps` nest is growing, & the `angel` keeps visiting Steve in the night. A haunting coming of age story that will hold you captive, The Nest is lyrical, surreal & one of the most moving stories you`ll read this year. ...

With 6000km of navigable waterways, the Netherlands offers one of the most extensive cruising guides to the Netherlands. The guide is a comprehensive user's guide to the whole network, covering all the mast-up routes & excluding only those waterways which offer less than 3.5m bridge height. Navigational details are provided for each waterway; comprising

Dimensions & obstacles to be expected; included service arrangements for bridges & locks. This is followed by details of over 300 stopping places across all 12 provinces; some of which are large or popular harbours, & others which are well off the beaten track. Comments on significant features are expanded for nearly 100 'principal' venues where more details on things to do & see are provided, as well as information on practical facilities ashore & the authors' restaurant tips. The guide is designed to be of interest to all crew members, not just the skipper or navigator, to establish not only how to approach a place but also what to do or see, & whether it will be of interest on arrival. Easy to browse, the book's illustrationshave been selected to give a flavour of this water-loving country as well as to prepare the visiting yachtsman, whether under power or sail.

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With 6000km of navigable waterways, the Netherlands offers one of the most extensive cruising guides to the Netherlands. The guide is a comprehensive user`s guide to the whole network, covering all the mast-up routes & excluding only those waterways which offer less than 3.5m bridge height. Navigational details are provided for each waterway; comprising

Dimensions & obstacles to be expected; included service arrangements for bridges & locks. This is followed by details of over 300 stopping places across all 12 provinces; some of which are large or popular harbours, & others which are well off the beaten track. Comments on significant features are expanded for nearly 100 `principal` venues where more details on things to do & see are provided, as well as information on practical facilities ashore & the authors` restaurant tips. The guide is designed to be of interest to all crew members, not just the skipper or navigator, to establish not only how to approach a place but also what to do or see, & whether it will be of interest on arrival. Easy to browse, the book`s illustrationshave been selected to give a flavour of this water-loving country as well as to prepare the visiting yachtsman, whether under power or sail.

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