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Growing up Lydia Montrose knew she was descended from the legendary witches of Salem but was warned to never show the world what she could do & so slowly forgot her legacy. But Willow Hall has awoken something inside her...

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The Wit And Wisdom Of London

London has been one of the world's great cities for over 2, 000 years and has produced countless scholars, artists, rogues and wits, each of whom left their mark on the metropolis by their words or deeds. The Wit and Wisdom of London brings together their best and most memorable"ations, a treasury of the cleverest, the wittiest, and the bawdiest sayings of the city's greatest residents. From the Romans to Amy Winehouse, via Doctor Johnson and Dickens, and from the aristocrats of Westminster to the paupers of the East End, The Wit and Wisdom of London captures the essence of London, in the words of its people.
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London has been one of the world's great cities for over 2, 000 years & has produced countless scholars, artists, rogues & wits, each of whom left their mark on the metropolis by their words or deeds. The Wit & Wisdom of London brings together their best & most memorable"ations, a treasury of the cleverest, the wittiest, & the bawdiest sayings of the city's greatest residents. From the Romans to Amy Winehouse, via Doctor Johnson & Dickens, & from the aristocrats of Westminster to the paupers of the East End, The Wit & Wisdom of London captures the essence of London, in the words of its people.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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