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Eden's quiet life on her parents' estate was interrupted by the advent of Seth, the adopted son & man of affairs of the Duke of Derwent. Until then Eden's mission in life was to protect her flighty, beautiful young sister, Zoe, from her own passions. In performing this task, Eden was forced to deny her own love: that of painting. ...

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The official companion for the new Man of Steel movie featuring Superman. Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman offers an intimate look at the reinvention of the worlds most iconic superhero through the eyes of acclaimed director Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) & producer Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Trilogy). This unique companion book offers a rich selection of materials, from concept art & behind-the-scenes set photography to director commentary & interviews with key creatives, unlocking the secrets behind giving new life to an immortal hero. Man of Steel stars Henry Cavill as Superman. Also appearing are three-time Oscar? nominee Amy Adams (The Fighter) as Daily Planet journalist Lois Lane, & Oscar? nominee Laurence Fishburne (Whats Love Got to Do with It) as her editor-in-chief, Perry White. Starring as Clark Kents adoptive parents, Martha & Jonathan Kent, are Oscar? nominee Diane Lane (Unfaithful) & Academy Award? winner Kevin Costner (Dances with Wolves). Squaring off against the superhero are two other surviving Kryptonians, the villainous General Zod, played by Oscar? nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road), & Faora, Zods evil partner, played by Antje Traue. Also from Supermans native Krypton are Lara Lor-Van, Supermans mother, played by Ayelet Zurer, & Supermans father, Jor-El, portrayed by Academy Award? winner Russell Crowe (Gladiator). Rounding out the cast are Harry Lennix as U.S. military man General Swanwick, as well as Christopher Meloni as Colonel Hardy. http://www.theworks.co.uk/images/9781781168172_M.jpg 3-5 Working Days From only £3.99. Free delivery over £20 29.99 In stock Hands On History -The Aztecs http://www.theworks.co.uk/p/history-books/hands-on-history--the-aztecs/9781781714881?CAWELAID=720011340000031742 History Books 1.99 9781781714881 Step in to the world of the Aztecs! Step back in time to Central America before the Spanish conquest & discover the fascinating history of the people who lived there. Wear an Aztec ruler's feather headdress, sip Aztec hot chocolate, keep your wits about you as you play patolli, make a seed rattle & create your own folding codex book. Each book in the Hands-on History series combines informative text with brilliant hands-on projects that bring history to life. Perfect for homework projects, projects are explained using clear, step-by-step instructions & photographs. http://www.theworks.co.uk/images/9781781714881_M.jpg 3-5 Working Days From only £3.99. Free delivery over £20 5.99 In stock Hands On History
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