This is a stunning vintage edition of Enid Blyton's best-selling classic The Magic Faraway Tree now republished as the perfect ...

Christmas is a time for friends & family, for giving gifts & celebrating your beliefs. This cosy colouring book features many of Margaret Tarrant's beautiful illustrations on the theme of Christmas.

Winter wonderlands, peaceful robins & children playing in the snow lie within.

Each line drawing is paired with a colour picture of the original, so you can choose to follow Tarrant's original colour scheme or devise your own as you prefer.

This paperback book has 96 pages & measures: 28 x 22.5 x 0.8cm





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This lovely colouring book features the illustrations of Margaret Tarrant, whose images of flowers & fairies were hugely popular

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This book documents Metallica in a way no other tome on the group has ever attempted. Presented as an A-Z cataloguing of subjects surrounding the band
- songs, albums, members past & present, events, gigs, personnel, influences, & just about everything in between, the authors
- both stalwarts of the British rock press for many years
- have compiled here the ultimate reference on the ultimate b&. Finished with numerous photographs this book will remain the standard work on Metallica for many years to come.


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An A-Z guide to the classic car, describing the makes & models, manufacturers, great designers & technical terminology.



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This is an authoritative A to Z guide to the mythologies & legends of the East, from ancient Egypt to Japan. It features over 500 alphabetical entries that describe the central mythical figures of each culture & their importance to the ancient civilizations of the day. superb pictorial spreads illustrate the themes & symbols at the heart of each culture, from the pyramids & ziggurats of Egypt & Babylon, to the sacred rivers of India, & the Seven Gods of Fortune of Japan. Over 500 pictures of sacred people & holy places accompany the text by an expert on Asian myths. This is a unique & indispensable reference to the exciting tales & legends of the East. In this magnificent reference book, the powerful & evocative mythologies of the East are revealed in all their glory. An instantly accessible A to Z structure, fully cross-referenced throughout, details the pantheon of gods of the East. The book splendidly recreates the rise of many cultures. Travel through exotic realms of high adventure, thrill at the exploits of warrior-gods, & become immersed in legend & folklore that bring to life ancient stories that influence society in much of Asia today. The book is divided into three sections: The Myths of Egypt & West Asia; The Myths of South & Central Asia; & The Myths of East Asia. This is an exhaustive & fascinating guide to the mythology of the gods & goddesses, heroes, sacred animals & places of the East. Bringing together the legends of many incredibly diverse cultures, in a highly readable & accessible style, it is the classic reference on the subject. ...

Building on our Encyclopedia of Immaturity Franchise, here comes our first "prompted journal" for boys. This diary is a wise-cracking collection of write-inside-the-book activities to record the triumphs of your own juvenile journey.

Includes:: entries on things you shouldn't have done in the first place (and how you'll do tem better next time).

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A detailed chronological guide to the development of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle, from the first prototype to the final model of the 20th century. Featuring over 600 glorious photographs &

Includes:: a A-Z glossary of all things Harley, including the famous characters who made & rode them, & special terminology

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An illustrated & comprehensive guide to trains & locomotives around the world, from steam engines to diesel & electric power. Featuring over 900 locomotives types, as well as the country & date of each. Lavishly illustrated with over 1000 colour & black-&-white photographs & artwork throughout.

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Specification tables for each locomotive with a wealth of technical information such as weight, operating speed & tractive effort. Covers the history of each locomotive including designer, manufacturer, innovations & details of affiliated railway companies.



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The Encyclopaedia Of True Crime is a fascinating fact file on wrongdoing which takes you deep into the hidden world of those who break the law. This book sheds light on what makes serial killers tick, how career criminals plan heists, the psychology behind white collar crime, the ruthless codes which operate in prisons & many other aspects of criminal culture. Features include Vlad the Impaler, the Great Train Robbery, Ed Kemper, Jeffrey Dahmer, Brazilian prison gangs, John Gotti, the Kray Brothers, the assassination of John Lennon, the man who sold the Eiffel Tower twice, the world ...