Wealthy orphans Adam & Cressida Bloom couldn't be less alike. Adam can't seem to help being exceedingly ordinary whereas Cressida, his glamorous sister, has a magnificent talent when she sings, even the birds stop to listen. Then Cressida is invited to perform at Fortescue's festival of young talents & Adam tags along. But once the children arrive at the festival, in a mountain-top hotel, their terrific talents begin mysteriously to disappear. A piano virtuoso suddenly forgets how to play, a maths genius finds she can no longer multiply. There's a sinister shadow that only Adam ever sees, a strange glow emanating from behind closed doors. With the help of an erratic ex-racing driver, dashing Amy Swift, Adam & Cressida rip-roar off through the mountains in Amy's shiny racing car, the Silver Swift. They are in perilous pursuit of the dastardly talent thief! But from a hair-raisingly close shave with an avalanche to crash-landing a plane on a runway the size of a table, Adam never gives up. Perhaps he isn't as ordinary as he first thought! ...

Books Children's Fiction Books A spellbinding companion to the Harry Potter books, The Tales of Beedle the Bard contains five magical fairy stories from the wizarding world, each more bewitching than the last.  In turn, mysterious & mischievous, dark & delightful, these fairy tales abound with spine-tingling allusions to the Harry Potter stories – playing a pivotal role in Harry's epic quest to defeat Lord Voldemort. Indeed, inside readers will discover the compelling ' Tale of Three Brothers', a grim fable that holds the secret of the Deathly Hallows. Four further stories await: ' The Fountain of Fair Fortune', ' The Warlock's Hairy Heart', ' The Wizard & the Hopping Pot', & ' Babbitty Rabbitty & her Cackling Stump'. Each tale has its own enchanting character, bringing surprise, laughter & the thrill of mortal peril. Translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger, this unique & special volume is introduced & illustrated by the enchanted pen of J. K. Rowling. Also included are notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore, which appear by the kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmasters' Archive. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780747599876 •†Author: J.K. Rowling •†Publisher:†  Bloomsbury Children's Books •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 128 •†Dimensions:†17.8 x 12.5 cm ...

For each new generation, The Talisman is the key to a fortune. Edward
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Details: The legend of the Headless Horseman & a proposed marriage de convenance both have their impact on the mystery
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When Alfie Bloom inherited a castle & a centuries-old magic, his dull & lonely life was changed forever.

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Now that her sister Henrietta has discarded her spinster ways & become betrothed, it's finally Mary's chance for true love. She knows exactly who she wants
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A major new edition of this perennially succesful play which continues to entertain & perplex modern audiences. The play is discussed in its critical & theatrical contexts & Hodgdon, a leading feminist scholar, opens up new readings for modern audiences & students. ...

Love can be a thorny business. When Tanglewood flower shop owner Leanne enters Budding Stars
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Catherine is looking to make a new start, with all her children grown up & her divorce in the past she is free to make whatever decision she wants. She sells her house in England & moves to a tiny hamlet in the Cevennes mountains to set up her own business as a seamstress. But the place is harsh & lonely when you're no longer here on holiday. Follow Catherine on her journey of her new life. The size of the book is 19.8cm in height & 12.9cm wide. ...

In The Tapping Solution, Ortner describes not only the history & science of tapping but also the practical applications. In a friendly voice, he lays out easy-to-use practices, diagrams & worksheets that will teach readers, step-by-step, how to tap on a variety of issues. With chapters covering everything from the alleviation of pain to the encouragement of weight loss to fostering better relationships, Ortner opens readers eyes to just how powerful this practice can be. Throughout the book, readers will see real-life stories of healing ranging from easing the pain of fibromyalgia to overcoming a fear of flying. ...