Edmund Verney, is Charles I's standard bearer at Edgehill. He died there; all they found of him was his h&, still clutching the King's standard. Edmund left ten children, the oldest of whom, Ralph, struggled to hold the family together during the Civil War. This title reveals the world of this family of Buckinghamshire gentry. ...

Fifteen-year-old Vernon Gregory Little is in trouble, & it has something to do with the recent massacre of 16 students at his high school. Soon, the quirky backwater of Martirio, barbecue capital of Texas, is flooded with wannabe CNN hacks, eager for a scapegoat. ...

This follow-up to the hugely popular Louvre, showcases another of France's most treasured landmarks in its signature format, offering fresh analysis & compelling visuals. One of the world's most spectacular opulent relics of royal wealth & power the Chateau de Versailles boasts a fascinating, tumultuous history. Starting with its metamorphosis from humble hunting lodge to luxurious palace by Louis XIV in 1661, then fast-forwarding to the extravagant additions of Louis XIV & Marie Antoinette, to the dismantling of its collections during the French Revolution & finally to its restoration & status today as a grand reception hall for foreign heads of state. The book begins by introducing the site's vibrant history & the colourful figures that resided there. Subsequently Versailles explores the singular Chateau, offering a photographic tour of the many artistic & architectural treasures of the palace. ...

1667. The civil wars are over & King Louis XIV is on the French throne.

To keep the nobles from their plots to overthrow

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An edge-of-your-seat action adventure story, ' Vertical Limit' is the high-adrenaline tale of young climber Peter Garrett (Chris O' Donnell
- Batman & Robin), who must launch a treacherous & extraordinary rescue effort up K2, the world's second highest pe
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A classic study in obsession from Alfred Hitchcock. After his fear of heights indirectly causes the death of a colleague, San Francisco cop Scottie (James Stewart) retires. He is subsequently hired by magnate Gavin Elster to follow his wife, Madeleine (Ki ...

A classic study in obsession from Alfred Hitchcock. After his fear of heights indirectly causes the death of a colleague, San Francisco cop Scottie (James Stewart) retires. He is subsequently hired by magnate Gavin Elster to follow his wife, Madeleine (Ki ...

A classic study in obsession from Alfred Hitchcock. After his fear of heights indirectly causes the death of a colleague, San Francisco cop Scottie (James Stewart) retires. He is subsequently hired by magnate Gavin Elster to follow his wife, Madeleine (Ki ...

Get creative & make beautiful cards with this striking Vervaco Cross Stitch Card Kit!

This kit contains all you need

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Laura (Cameron Diaz) & Kyle (Jon Favreau) are a happy couple, about to celebrate the wedding of their dreams. To help set them off in style, Kyle's buddies organise a stag night that turns out to be unforgettable
- for all the wrong reasons. During the
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