A beautifully written & pacy teen fantasy adventure, set in a world of flying ships, sky cities & powerful paper spirits. Inspired by Asian cultures & exploring themes of empire, slavery & freedom. Kurara has never known any other life than being a servant on board the Midori, but when her party trick of making paper come to life turns out to be a power treasured across the empire, she joins a skyship & its motley crew to become a Crafter. Taught by the gruff but wise Himura, Kurara learns to hunt shikigami – wild paper spirits sought after by the Princess. But are these creatures just powerful slaves, or are they beings with their own souls? & can a teenage girl be the one to help them find their voice – & change the course of an empire? Excellent world-building, a dramatic & pacy plot, & an array of deep & believable characters – explored through multiple perspectives – make this a hugely exciting fantasy adventure debut. Product Information: • ISBN: 978140639... ...

A fascinating & comprehensive guide to the sun
- our home star
- which remains the greatest mystery in the solar system,

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Rebellion is brewing in Napoleonic Paris, in the new action-packed novel from the author of the bestselling Ratcatcher October 1812: Britain & France are still at war. France is engaged on two battle fronts
- Spain & Russia
- & her civilians are growing weary of the fight. Rebellion is brewing. Since Napoleon Bonaparte appointed himself as First Consul, there have been several attempts to either kill or overthrow him. All have failed, so far. Meanwhile in London, Bow Street Runner Matthew Hawkwood has been seconded to the foreign arm of the Secret Service. There, he meets the urbane Henry Brooke, who tells him hes to join a colleague in Paris on a special mission. Brooke's agent has come up with a daring plan & he needs Hawkwood's help to put it into action. If the plan is successful it could lead to a negotiated peace treaty between France & the allies. Failure would mean prison, torture & a meeting with the guillotine.

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In 1947 the Bureau of Military History was established by the Irish government to record the experiences of those who took part in the fight for independence. In 1959, the results of this research were placed in steel boxes & locked into a strongroom in Government Buildings. This title presents the surviving accounts of the Easter Rising. ...

Featuring extensive interviews with 15 former players, this volume charts the alternative history of the mighty Arsenal Football Club, shedding new light on the clash with Moscow Dynamos in 1945, on the origins of the rivalry with Tottenham & on many of Highbury's cult heroes. ...

' Much more than a portrait of a Congolese herd boy who becomes an important military man, it is a portrait of a vast & chaotic country in a state of near-anarchy. I have long admired Lieve Joris's African books, but this one is both powerful & timely, intensely imagined.' Paul Theroux ...

Aims to simplify & demystify the Tarot
- the ancient oracle, & make it accessible to anyone who would like to read the cards.
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Bounce into action with this Rebounce Reflex Ball by Play Works! Whether you’re a seasoned athlete looking to sharpen your skills or a beginner eager to improve coordination, this dynamic ball is your ultimate training companion. With its unpredictable rebounds & endless bounce variations, every session becomes a thrilling challenge. Get ready to elevate your reflexes, agility, & fun to new heights! Product Information: • Reflex Ball • Outdoor Fun • Sports Toys • Get Set Play by Play Works • Design: Assorted •

Colour: Assorted • Measures: 6.3cm • Ages: 5+ Please note: Colours & designs may vary, only one supplied.

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This is a treasure trove of wisdom, humour & good advice for enjoying parenthood & family life. Every parent wants their children to grow up happy & healthy & with the right values, but sometimes it's hard to know how to reach that goal. There are so many things to worry about. How do you get it right? Take heart. There are many successful parents on the planet. This little book brings together their words of wisdom in one place, so we can all benefit from some good advice on building confidence in our kids, creating happy families...and staying sane! ...

A recipe for life should be a simple thing: love & happiness, family, friends & a little food. But life is rarely straightforward... Alice wants to make the most of life
- after all, she knows how fragile it can be
- & knows she never feels more alive than when she's cooking. Babetta has spent a lifetime tending the garden of her tiny house on the Italian coast, supplying food to feed a family now grown & gone. One summer these two women are brought together in a crumbling Mediterranean villa, with the shared language of food. There, under the heat of the Italian sun, or the shade of the pomegranate tree, secrets will be spoken, fears & hopes shared. But life's lessons are not learnt easily.

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