Between 543 & 538 million years ago, something remarkable happened. After hundreds of millions of years of gradual & painstaking evolution, suddenly the process exploded into life. For the first time animals evolved hard external parts. For the first time there was evidence of active predation, with both hunters abd hunted rapidly developing both armaments & defences. This is a stunning exploration of the cause of the ' Big Bang' of evolution: the development of the eye & the birth of predation. ...

A golden thread links diverse equine & human characters in Irish racing, past & present: generations of families in which racing is truly in the blood ? or one-off fanatics who acquire it in their veins. Not only trainers & jockeys but also owners, breeders & the unsung heroes who care for their equine stars are portrayed here, as well as commentators & bookmakers, without whom the industry would be no more than a sideshow, instead of one of Irelands greatest global products. ...

A dense & colourful account of one of the most vibrant musical centres in the world, " In the City" almost puts you on that train to London
- " Guardian". In this fascinating history of Londons music, which was the 2009 " Sunday Times" Music Book of the Year, Paul Du Noyer, critically-acclaimed music writer & founding editor of "MOJO", celebrates the people & places that have made London the most exciting & diverse musical city on earth.

The West End musicals, Ronnie Scotts jazz club, Abbey Road, mod culture, the Kinks, the Who & the Rolling Stones are just as much a part of London as the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben & the Routemaster. Du Noyers captivating book charts the citys music history & landmarks & will appeal to residents, visitors & exiles alike.


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How much of a survivor, in fact, survives? & how much must remain of a survivor for him also to be called a man? You tell me to remember. All over again. To remember. Perhaps there is nothing left there, doctor. Perhaps it is all gone. Bernardo Greene is attempting to rebuild his life. ...

A rainy night in London. Shots are fired into a car which swerves on to the pavement, ploughing into a bus stop. It seems that a chilling gang initiation has cost an innocent victim their life. But the reality is far more sinister...

One life is wiped out & three more are changed forever: the young man whose finger was on the trigger; an ageing gangster planning a deadly revenge, & the pregnant woman who struggles desperately to uncover the truth. Two weeks away from giving birth, how will she deal with a world where death is an occupational hazard?

This paperback book has 435 pages & measures: 20 x 13 x 3cm approx.



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A rainy night in London. Shots are fired into a car which swerves on to the pavement, ploughing into a bus stop.

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Books Crime Books I don't know what happened to my daughter. Only that she's missing – & I was the last person to see her... My name is Nora Logue. You’ve probably heard of me – most people have. I am the mother of Daisy Logue. Seven years ago, I took her for a walk in the woods. Only I came out. I have no memory of what happened that day. I have tried to rebuild my life. Met a man, had another child – Luca. But I can’t let go of Daisy, or give up hope of seeing her again. & now, I have the chance to find out what happened to her. But what if pursuing the truth about my daughter risks my son’s life? Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780008524586 •†Author:   Claire Allan •†Publisher:   Avon •†Format:   Paperback •†Pages:† 320 •†Dimensions:†12.9 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm ...

1916. Pretty young Eithne Clay runs a ramshackle South London boarding house with the help of her teenage son, Ralph, & their maid, Winnie. Struggling to keep herself, her lodgers, & her son going as everyday life vanishes in the face of war. Eithne's world is transformed by the arrival of Mr Turk, the virile, carnal, carnivorous local butcher who falls passionately in love with her. As the house bursts to life with the electricity
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A rainy night in south London. A gun is fired into a car which swerves on to the pavement, killing the person standing at a bus stop. It seems that a chilling gang initiation has cost an innocent victim their life. But the reality is far more sinister... One life is wiped out & three more are changed forever: the young man whose finger was on the trigger; an ageing gangster planning a deadly revenge, & the pregnant woman who struggles desperately to uncover the truth. Two weeks away from giving birth, how will she deal with a world where death is an occupational hazard? In a city where violence can be random or meticulously planned, where teenage gangs clash with career criminals & where loyalty is paid for in blood, anything is possible. Secrets are uncovered as fast as bodies, & the story's final twist is as breathtakingly surprising as they come. Mark Billingham's first standalone thriller is his most powerful novel yet. Gritty, fierce & moving, it is a must-read for anyone who likes their crime fiction unflinching...and unforgettable. ...

Please note this book contains content of an adult nature. Marjorie is a young woman devastated by her divorce & facing the task of redefining herself. She encounters Luke, a man driven by power, who transports her from daytime drudgery into night time submission. Marjorie elicits strength from his challenges, but must use her wits to overcome his dominance & protect herself & her child from his ultimate depravity. This book has 217 pages & is 17.5cm x 10.5cm x 1.6cm ...