It was the Capitol Building, Washington DC. Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon believes he is here to give a lecture. He is wrong. Within minutes of his arrival, a shocking object is discovered. It is a gruesome invitation into an ancient world of hidden wisdom. ...

Hewn into the towering cliffs of central Greece, the Meteora monasteries are all but inaccessible. The Holy Trinity is the most isolated, its sacred brotherhood the guardians of a long-forgotten secret. In the dead of night, the sanctity of the holy retreat is shattered by an elite group of warriors, carrying ancient weapons. ...

Details: In the 1940s, nearly a quarter of a million East Londoners decamped annually for the hopfields of Kent. Most
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Lost Voices of The Royal Navy is based entirely on first-hand accounts of naval action between 1914 & 1945, with vivid recollections from Gallipoli to the Far East, by way of the Atlantic & the Mediterranean. Max Arthur, author of the international bestseller Forgotten Voices of the Great War, has woven a unique narrative history of life at sea: Lost Voices of the Royal Navy is a memorable & moving testament to the courage, spirit, skill & irrepressible humour of those who served in the Royal Navy during the crucial years from 1914 to 1945. ...

Philip Howard s legendary Lost Words column has been appearing weekly in The Times newspaper for many years, regularly & wittily illuminating for readers on the meanings of some of the obscurer, more esoteric words the English language has to offer. This unique collection fi nally brings together the very best of Howard s columns. Only here can we learn the signifi cance of words such as maritality ; charientism ; sardonian ; janiform & faticidal words which enrich the English language & which would otherwise have been lost to it forever. ...

Atlantis, Troy, Avalon & Shambhala
- worlds long abandoned, forgotten or buried in the mists of time, brought back to life
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A Lot On Her Plate showcases modern recipes perfect for entertaining, from a small dinner for three, to a larger crowd-pleasing affair. Rosie Birkett is a food writer, restaurant reviewer & blogger who regularly writes for the likes of The Guardian, The Independent, Waitrose Kitchen & Grazia magazine & has a following of over 20k on Twitter. ...

From the humblest of beginnings a millennia ago, Lothaire the Enemy of Old rose to power, becoming the most feared & evil vampire in the immortal world. Driven by his past, he will not rest until he captures the vampire Horde's crown for himself. The discovery of his Bride, the female meant only for him, threatens to derail his plot. Elizabeth Peirce is a mere mortal, a glaring vulnerability for a male with so many deadly foes bent on annihilating anything he desires. Yet soon he discovers his Bride's secret. A magnificent power dwells inside the fragile human, one that will aid his quest. But to possess that power, he will have to destroy her. Will Lothaire succumb to the torments of his past, or seize a future with her? Read by Robert Petkoff ...

SALES HANDLE: A perennial topic (shapes) with a bold ' Chronicle' look. KEY SELLING POINTS: Fun to read. Perfect for one-to-one sharing or groups. Early learning curriculum tie-in. Author has a dedicated (albeit somewhat narrow) fanbase for his ' Stanley' series. Because of author's reputation in the design world, book may resonate with both review sources & retailers outside the usual children's book market. HOW WILL THIS TITLE BE DISTINCTIVE: Art & Design are real standouts. Bold shapes, vibrant colors & strong use of white space will really 'pop' on shelves. AWARDS: Stanley Goes For a Drive 3x 3 Magazine: Best In Show, 1st Annual Children's Book Award Stanley Mows the Lawn Society of Illustrators ' The Original Art' 2006 Silver Medal First Place in the 2006 New York Book Show Wanda Gag Honor Book 2006 Capitol Choices, Noteworthy Books for Children Stanley Goes Fishing Washington Post, Top Ten for Children 2006 ...

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