The master of alternative history asks the question, ' What if the second world war had started in 1938?' The results are thrilling. As the summer of 1938 ends, the two sides of the Spanish civil war are still locked in a blood-soaked stalemate; Stalin's purge of the Red Army is barely underway. & Neville Chamberlain -- sickened by the arrogance & duplicity of the Germans who have brought him to Munich -- does not return to London waving the piece of paper that would deliver the arms factories of Czechoslovakia to Hitler & postpone the war until 1939. On October 1, German tanks cross the Czech frontier, touching off declarations of war from France, from Engl&, from the USSR. Pol&, fearing the Russians more than Hitler, declares war on the German side. Soon Fascist Spain attacks Gibraltar, the Japanese army crosses the Manchurian frontier into Siberia.. .and the British Army sets off for France, which has launched a pre-emptive attack on the Rhinel&. The war we know as World War II has begun -- a year early, & in an entirely different way. Harry Turtledove weaves fact, fiction & brilliant speculation into a war story where Hitler could win & the world could be entirely different from the one we know. ...

Agent 47 might be the best assassin the Agency has ever had, but he'll need all of his skill, cunning, & ruthlessness if he is to survive his toughest assignment yet. Since the devastating conclusion of Hitman: Blood Money, Agent 47 has been MIA. Now fans awaiting the return of the blockbuster video-game & film phenomenon can pinpoint the location of the world's most brutal & effective killer-for-hire before he re-emerges in Hitman: Absolution. When the Agency lures him back with a mission that will require every last ounce of his stealth, strength, & undercover tactics, they grossly underestimate the silent assassin's own agenda. Because this time, Agent 47 isn't just going to bite the hand that feeds him.. . he's going to tear it off & annihilate anyone who stands in his way. ...

The Drama Study Group is on its way to a sleepover & practice session at the seaside. As Nono shows everyone the script she wrote for the cultural festival everyone is moved, & Mugi imagines how well Nono will play the lead. Will she be able to blossom like the heroine of the play, or will she simply wither & die? ...

Introducing this perfect summer read from Love Island star & disability campaigner, Tasha Ghouri! Cassie needs a change. She's in a job she hates, dating a guy who couldn't care less about her, & secretly dreaming of making her dance ambitions a reality. But that's all they are, dreams. Because no way could she actually do it... right? But then an opportunity to dance on tour with a global superstar presents itself & Cassie decides to give it a shot. Jetting off for a hot summer in Ibiza, her dreams seem closer than ever, & so does real love. Levi, the guy she keeps bumping into, sees & uplifts her in a way no one else ever has. If only Cassie could believe in herself like he does, she might find that life hits different when you learn to love yourself first... Product Information: • Ombre Sprayed Edge Edition • ISBN: 9781471415098 • Author: Tasha Ghouri & Lizzie Huxley-Jones • Publisher: Hot Key Books • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2... ...

They boy from Dunblane opens up about dealing with the constant limelight & attention from a media & general public desperate for a genuine British tennis star, & gives the exclusive lowdown on Wimbledon 2008 as he prepares to launch his bid for grass-court glory. Temperamental, gifted, passionate, fiery: Murray is the dazzling new face of British tennis, & a role model for a whole generation. Andy's story will enthral & excite the entire country. ...

Details: Otto & Raven are desperate to rescue their friends from the clutches of Anastasia Furan, head of the evil Disciples
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H.I.V.E. (Higher Institute of Villainous Education) is a top secret school of applied villainy where children with a precocious talent for wrongdoing are sent to develop their talents into criminal mastermind. After all, 'villains have the best lines & wear the best costumes'. One small catch is that the children cannot leave until training is complete, six years later. With villainy comes a certain freedom of thought, & every year one student in particular will show exceptional talent
- after all, it takes the best to produce the worst. This year there are two students: Otto Malpense & his new friend Wing Fanchu are both exceptionally bad, & they are definitely not keen on being held against their will for six long years.
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Formed in 1982 in response to Israel's invasion of Lebanon, Hizbullah was instrumental in eventually forcing Israel to withdraw its troops in 2000, thus ending a twenty-two-year military occupation. This title presents the insider's view of the workings o ...

Have hours of fun piecing together this lovely HM Queen Elizabeth II image.

A delightful puzzle that is sure to boast

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This 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle features a lovely montage of HM Queen Elizabeth II!

A delightful royal puzzle

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