From the middle of the 18th century onward, Switzerland was a compulsory port of call for the cultured traveller. Artists & travellers competed with each other to portray its remarkable mountain landscapes, interwoven in heroic, silent atmospheres of damp woods, alternating with roaring waterfalls. ...

Discover Switzerland with Marco Polo! This compact, straightforward guide is clearly structured for ease of use. It gets you right to the heart of the country, & provides you with all the latest information & lots of Insider Tips for a thrilling Swiss adventure. ...

Bestselling author Simon Scarrow brings the Great Siege of Malta to vivid & unforgettable life in this gripping standalone novel.1565, Malta: a vital outpost between the divided nations of Europe & the relentlessly expanding Ottoman Empire. Faced with ferocious attack by a vast Turkish fleet, the knights of the Order of St John fear annihilation. Amongst those called to assist is disgraced veteran Sir Thomas Barrett. Loyalty & instinct compel him to put the Order above all other concerns, yet his allegiance is divided. At Queen Elizabeths comm&, he must search for a hidden scroll, guarded by the knights, that threatens her reign. ...

Books Fantasy Fiction Books Lose yourself in a vibrant world of power, intrigue & magic in this spellbinding epic from an internationally bestselling sensation. One was raised to rule. One was trained to die. Welcome to the Chronicles of Castellane. In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, a young orphan named Kel is stolen from his old life to enter a new one of luxury & peril. He’s to become Prince Conor Aurelian’s body-double, shielding the Prince from all dangers. As his ‘ Sword Catcher, ’ he & Conor become close as brothers – yet Kel lives for one purpose: to die for Conor. Lin Caster is an Ashkar physician, part of a community ostracised for its rare magical abilities. But events pull her & Kel together & into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King who rules Castellane’s criminal underworld. Together, they’ll discover an extraordinary conspiracy. But can forbidden love bring down a kingdom? & will their discoveries plunge their nation into war & the world into chaos?   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781529001389 •†Author: Cassandra Clare •†Publisher:   Tor •†Format:†  Hardback •†Pages:† 624 •†Dimensions:† 16.6 x 5.6 x 24.2 cm ...

One was raised to rule. One was trained to die... In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, Kel is an orphan, stolen from his old impoverished life to become Prince Conor Aurelian’s body-double. As his ‘ Sword Catcher’, he & Conor will become as close as brothers. Yet Kel lives for one purpose: to die for Conor. Lin Caster is an Ashkar physician, part of a community ostracized for its rare magical abilities. After a failed assassination attempt pulls her & Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, who rules Castellane’s criminal underworld. But as long-kept secrets are uncovered & forbidden attractions blossom, will their discoveries plunge their land into war – & nations into chaos? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781529001402 • Author: Cassandra Clare • Publisher: Tor • Format: Paperback • Pages: 640 • Dimensions: 13.1 x 3.9 x 19.7cm ...

Uhtred of Bebbanburg is a man of his word.

An oath bound him to King Alfred. & now an oath will wrench him away from the

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An oath of loyalty.
Two warring kings.
A destiny he didn’t choose…

England is in turmoil as Vikings &

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Throughout time, there have never been figures more admired or feared as the female fighters. This title features a showcase of paintings & illustrations that celebrate supple curves coupled with sharpened weapons to produce a force no man or army can h ...

A hero will be forged from this broken l&.

To serve a king or become one? Uhtred – warrior, pagan, scourge of the

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Books Picture Books Help young children discuss their feelings & build positive relationships with The Emotion Ocean.  A gentle introduction to the emotion of sadness & offers some ways in which to deal with it. Swordfish is upset because her dad is going away for a while to care for a sick relative. Swordfish learns that talking about her feelings, thinking about the future & doing things she enjoys all help her to cope with her feelings. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781445174624 •†Author:   Katie Woolley  •†Publisher:   Franklin Watts •†Format:   Paperback •†Pages:† 32 •†Dimensions:† 19.6 x 1 x 21.6 cm ...