Discover the elemental properties & explosive reactions of iconic DC characters... From Superman, whose powers are enhanced by Earth's yellow sun to The Flash, imbued with the Speed Force, & from Batman's superior human abilities to the mystically empowered Wonder Woman, not to mention the criminal genius of Lex Luthor & The Joker, the DC universe comprises a vast & varied array of heroes & villains.  Whether Atlantean or Amazonian, magical or elemental, technologically augmented or genetically evolved, key & lesser known DC characters are expertly classified in The Periodic Table of DC to illuminate the properties that bind them, the catalysts that created them, the active agents that energize them, & the fundamental forces that underpin the DC Multiverse. With more than 130 character profiles written by a DC expert, beautiful comic book art, & DC's seal of approval, The Periodic Table of DC reveals the fascinating & astonishing connections between the most extrao... ...

Discover the elemental properties of iconic Marvel Comics characters.

From the volatile gamma-irradiated Hulk to

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Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts & stunning infographics, this book explores each element, from argon ...

City Lawyer Beck Hardin hasnï ½t been back to the small Texas town where he grew up for more than twenty years. But when his wife dies, Beck decides to return to Fredericksburg with his two young children. Leaving the rat-race behind, he comes back to a beautiful but troubled small town, simmering with old rivalries. Then Beck learns of an unsolved case that has haunted Fredericksburg for the past five years. The statute of limitations on the case is fast approaching, & Beck has a race against time to try & solve it. But in taking it on he has made the most dangerous decision of his life ï ½ A gripping & relentlessly paced international bestseller, The Perk has been acclaimed as the best legal thriller of recent years. ...

Charlie is a freshman. & while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life & trying to run from it. Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates & mix-tapes, family dramas & new friends; the world of sex, drugs, & The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But Charlie can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor. The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild & poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up. ...

The trial of the Knights Templar is one of the most infamous in history.

Accused of heresy by the king of France, the

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From the author of THE PARENT AGENCY comes a thrilling, funny & touching new adventure. Fred & Ellie are twins. But not identical (because that's impossible for a boy & a girl). They do like all the same things, though. Especially video games. Which they are very good at. They aren't that good, however, at much else – like, for example, football, or dealing with the school bullies. Then, they meet the Mystery Man, who sends them a video game controller, which doesn't look like any other controller they've ever seen. & it doesn't control any of their usual games. When the twins find out what it does control, though, it seems like the answer to all their problems. & the key to all their wildest dreams. At least it seems like that… Product Information: • ISBN: 9780007554546 • Author: David Baddiel • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 384 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.8cm ...

In this Funnybones story, the big skeleton & the little skeleton are fed up with the dog skeleton & decide to swap him at the pet shop.

They start off with a goldfish but soon get tired of him & swap him for a parrot
- but soon they get bored of him too...

Eventually the pet shop owner gives them a box to take home with a surprise pet inside. What do you think it will be?

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9780241377635
• Author: Allan Ahlberg
• Publisher: Penguin
• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: 26.5 x 21.5cm











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When the going gets ruff, it’s time to make a change…

In need of a fresh start, Jess has moved to the beautiful Devon

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Max loves animals but his sneezy, allergic sister means no family pets. Hes so happy when he realizes he can be a pet sitter. But with every new job he takes on theres always something a bit odd about the pet owner, which he can never put his finger on initially. Witches, fairies, goblins, mermaids ? why can?t he pet sit for an ordinary pet owner? Max has to pet sit for a cute young werepup, owned by a not-cute old wizard. Fang has a bit of an odd name but he seems cuddly enough. Maxs main priority is to make sure he takes Fang on his walkies secretly ? as pets are not allowed in the wizards apartment block. Max has everything under control until on one secret walk the clouds part & a full moon pops out. ...