Jack finished university three years ago, but he's still stuck in a dead-end job in a sinister call-centre in Manchester. When the beautiful (and rich) Jennifer comes into his life he thinks he has finally found his ticket out of there. Trouble is that his boss is interested in Jennifer as well, & there's something strangely bestial about him... So when Jennifer buys Fell House, a mysterious old mansion out in remote Cumbria, a house party on a legendary scale seems like the perfect escape. But as the party spins out of control on a seemingly neverending night, they must face up to the terrifying possibility that not all their guests may be human
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The impossible has suddenly become possible. Longevity, the key to eternal life, is no longer working & Pincent Pharma, the creators of the drug, are frightened. Without Longevity there is death?..and where there is death, there is fear. A virus is sweeping the country, violently killing thousands with nothing to stop it. Looking for a scapegoat, Pincent Pharma accuse the Underground of deliberately contaminating a batch of the drugs, & Peter & Anna are hunted down. But someone knows more than they are letting on. Someone holds the key to revealing the truth....the truth that will change everything. ...

Books Children's Fiction Books Will's brother Marty is always playing practical jokes. But when he tells the bloodcurdling story of the cutthroat pirate Captain Crow, Will is terrified. Is it another one of Marty's tricks, or could Captain Crow's ghost really be out to get him? Spooky, funny fiction – brilliant for boys & girls aged 7–9. Now available in paperback! Fabulous, witty illustrations by Tony Ross throughout. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780241682166 •†Author: Eoin Colfer •†Publisher:   Puffin •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 112 •†Dimensions: 19.8 x 0.6 x 12.9 cm ...

Many years ago, J.R.R. Tolkien composed his own version of the great legend of Northern antiquity, in two closely related poems named The New Lay of the Volsungs & The New Lay of Gudrin. Brought to life in the verse forms of ancient Poetic Edda, Tolkien uses the exacting alliterative rhythms & the concentrated imagery of the poems of the Edda'. ...

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When the actions of a rebel gladiator in Egypt threaten the stability of the Roman Empire, Prefect Cato & Centurion Macro know he must be stopped. The locals deem the Romans responsible for the attacks Ajax & his crew have been making along the Egyptian coast, with the southern frontier under raid by the Nubians, Egypt is dangerously volatile. Cato & Macro are tasked with tracking & defeating the renegade by Egypt's governor. Joined by the 22nd Legion, they are determined to destroy the enemy. But will the strength of a psychotically fatalist gladiator & his new-found Nubian allies, hell-bent on destruction, defeat the Roman warriors? ...

When the actions of a rebel gladiator in Egypt threaten the stability of the Roman Empire, Perfect Cato & Centurion Macro know he must be stopped. The locals are holding the Romans responsible for the attacks Ajax & his crew have been making along the Egyptian coast &, with the southern frontier under raid by the Nubians, Egypt is dangerously volatile. Tasked by Egypt's governor with tracking & defeating the renegade, Cato & Macro are soon hot on Ajax's trail. Joining with the Twenty-Second Legion, they are determined to destroy the enemy. But will the strength of psychotically fatalist gladiator & his new-found Nubian allies, hell-bent on destruction, defeat the Roman warriors? ...

The Ninth Hispana was once the pride of the Roman Army, wreathed in honour for numerous successful campaigns. 

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Open this fascinating LEGO Batman book & discover how The LEGO Batman Movie was made.

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Discover the wonders of the LEGO universe with " The LEGO Book". Explore & celebrate the fascinating story of LEGO & its much-loved toys & games & find out all about their cult minifigures with this new edition of the incredible " The LEGO Book". From manufacturing wooden toys to blockbuster video games, go behind the scenes & discover fascinating facts & trivia about LEGO, one of the nations best-loved companies. A fascinating timeline highlights key moments in LEGO history & special features spotlight groundbreaking achievements. Fully updated following the huge success of " The LEGO Book (First Edition)", with new pages of amazing LEGO facts & stats, " The LEGO Book" is a true treasure trove for LEGO fans of all ages. The LEGO book also explores Lego Star Wars, Lego Harry Potter, Lego Toy Story & more. Learn the secrets of Lego Master Builders, marvel at astonishing Lego fan creations & view fabulous Lego art. ...