A brilliant new translation of Simenon`s critically acclaimed masterpiece. ` And always the dirty snow, the heaps of snow that look rotten, with black patches & embedded garbage.. .unable to cover the filth.` Nineteen-year-old Frank
- thug, thief, son of a brothel owner
- gets by surprisingly well despite living in a city under military occupation, but a warm house & a full stomach are not enough to make him feel truly alive in such a climate of deceit & betrayal. During a bleak, unending winter, he embarks on a string of violent & sordid crimes that set him on a path from which he can never return. Georges Simenon`s matchless novel is a brutal, compelling portrayal of a world without pity; a devastating journey through a psychological no-man`s l&. ` Among the best novels of the twentieth century` New Yorker ` An astonishing work` John Banville ` So noir it makes Raymond Chandler look beige` Independent

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Edward Snowden, a young computer genius working for America`s National Security Agency, blew the whistle on the way this frighteningly powerful organisation uses new technology to spy on the entire planet. The consequences have shaken the leaders of nations worldwide. This is the inside story of Snowden`s deeds & the journalists who faced down pressure from the US & UK governments to break a remarkable scoop. From the day he left his glamorous girlfriend in Hawaii, carrying a hard drive full of secrets, to the weeks of secret-spilling in Hong Kong & his battle for asylum, Snowden`s story reads like a globe-trotting thriller. ...

Edward Snowden, a young computer genius working for America`s National Security Agency, blew the whistle on the way this frighteningly powerful organisation uses new technology to spy on the entire planet. The consequences have shaken the leaders of nations worldwide. This is the inside story of Snowden`s deeds & the journalists who faced down pressure from the US & UK governments to break a remarkable scoop. From the day he left his glamorous girlfriend in Hawaii, carrying a hard drive full of secrets, to the weeks of secret-spilling in Hong Kong & his battle for asylum, Snowden`s story reads like a globe-trotting thriller. ...

Based on the new Snowman & the Snowdog story book, it is the sequel to the original Snowman Story book. The Snowdog Bean Toy is ideal for little ones to cuddle at bedtime & is the perfect companion whilst watching the Snowman & The Snowdog film. The Snowdog Bean Toys is super soft & measures 14cm in height. His tangerine nose, colourful knitted socks for ears & spots that are made from knitted pink gloves make him super cuddly. He also has delicately embroidered cotton black eyes. Who could resist this soft little bean toy? ...

This guidebook describes the Snowdonia Way in Wales, a long-distance route through Snowdonia National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. A low-level route of 97 miles (in 6 stages of between 13 & 21 miles) passes through the heart of Snowdonia`s stunning mountain scenery &

Includes:: Pass of Aberglaslyn, Ogwen Valley & Aber Falls. It is suitable for walkers of average fitness & stamina, though days are long. An alternative mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12-18 miles giving a spectacular journey over the most famous peaks such as Cadair Idris, Snowdon & Glyders. The high-level route is more physically challenging & requires good navigation skills. Full route descriptions for each stage are accompanied by OS maps & profiles. The guide also

Includes:: lists of accommodation & transport providers & a table of facilities to help with itinerary planning. Background notes on Snowdonia`s geology, wildlife & history & extra information about features encountered along the way will help you discover more about this ancient & beautiful l&.



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Everyone`s favourite snowman, with a sparkly glitter cover & introduction by Raymond Briggs. One winter`s night, a snowman comes to life & an unforgettable adventure begins. Raymond Briggs` favourite classic is a true piece of Christmas magic
- narrated entirely through pictures, it captures the wonder & innocence of childhood & is now recognised throughout the world. In 2012 the 30th anniversary of The Snowman was celebrated with a brand new half-hour animation The Snowman & the Snowdog. It introduced a new adorable character, can you guess who? That`s right, a lovable snow puppy!
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The Snowman: A Harry Hole Thriller (Oslo Sequence 5). The night the first snow falls a young boy wakes to find his mother gone. He walks through the silent house, but finds only wet footprints on the stairs. In the garden looms a solitary figure: a snowman bathed in cold moonlight, its black eyes glaring up at the bedroom windows. Round its neck is his mother`s pink scarf. Inspector Harry Hole is convinced there is a link between the disappearance & a menacing letter he received some months earlier. As Harry & his team delve into unsolved case files, they discover that an alarming number of wives & mothers have gone missing over the years. When a second woman disappears Harry`s suspicions are confirmed: he is a pawn in a deadly game. For the first time in his career Harry finds himself confronted with a serial killer operating on his turf, a killer who will drive him to the brink of insanity. A brilliant thriller with a pace that never lets up, The Snowman confirms Jo Nesbo`s position as an international star of crime fiction. ...

An amazing activity book featuring the Snowman & the Snowdog! One winter`s night a little boy is taken on a breathtaking, magical adventure when the Snowman & Snowdog he has made come to life & fly with him over the rooftops & across the sea to the North Pole. Join the Snowman, the Snowdog & Billy on their magical adventure... This activity book is full of fun things to do with plenty of pictures to colour, dot-to-dots & drawings to finish. Decorate your pictures with lots & lots of stickers! ...

You`ve seen the film, now celebrate the magic of Christmas with The Snowman & The Snowdog snow globe kit! This time around, the Snowman is joined by his new friend the Snowdog, & is back with even more Christmas spirit. Kit

Includes:: a snow globe featuring the Snowman & the Snowdog in a wintry scene, plus a magnet.

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The Snowman Bean Toy is ideal for little ones to cuddle at bedtime & is the perfect companion when being read the Snowman book or watching the Snowman film. The Snowman Bean Toys is super soft & measures 15cm in height. He wears a smart green hat & matching scarf to keep him warm. The Snowman Bean toy has a black embroidered mouth & eyes & a bright orange felt nose. He has embroidered black buttons on his body. Who could resist this cute little Bean Toy? ...