She was found at the crime scene covered in blood with the murder weapon in her hand & no memory of how she got there... No wonder that the police believe Elizabeth Johnson is guilty of stabbing a young woman to death. Only Elizabeths best-friend Sam Bailey doesnt believe the evidence against her. But both girls are ex-cons & former prostitutes so shell have to go to extra-ordinary lengths to prove Elizabeth innocent... ...

Having returned from his trip to Londinium Falco takes up employment with Paccius Africanus & Silius Italicus two lawyers at the top of their trade. For the trial of a senator they need Falco to make an affidavit confirming repayment of a loan. Having been out of the country & starved of Forum gossip for some time Falco has little interest in this trial so he makes his deposition & then leaves. The prosecution are successful & a large financial judgement is made but one month later the senator is dead apparently by suicide. The heirs are now in a situation of not having to pay up & the prosecutor Silius Italicus suddenly decides to seek out Falco. With a little coercion Falco joins the prosecution in seeking to persuade a magistrate to instigate a new trial against Metellus son. Blinded by the vision of rich pickings to be gained by the prosecution Falco temporarily forgets that if they fail the financial penalties leveled against the informers who brought the case are potentially enormous. A pure delight with Daviss unique blend of wit & humour brilliantly immersing us in the marvels of ancient Roman life ...

Ace of Spies revaels for the first time the true story of Sidney Reilly the real-life inspiration behind fictional hero James Bond. Andrew Cook's startling biography cuts through the myths to tell the full story of the greatest spy the world has ever know. Sidney Reilly influenced world history through acts of extraordinary courage & sheer audacity. He was a master spy a brilliant con man a charmer a cad & a lovable rogue who lived on his withs & thrived on danger using women shamelessly & killing where necessary
- & unnecesary. Sidney Reilly is one of the most fascinating spies of the twenitieth century yet he remains one of the most enigmatic
- until now.

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A set of photocopy masters for use in conjunction with the ACE Spelling Dictionary". It contains worksheets activities & games which promote the use of the dictionary to reinforce & extend word skills. It is aimed specifically at the dyslexic or slow-learning reader." ...

This title helps to find words up to 64 times faster than with a standard dictionary. The ACE Spelling Dictionary" is now even better that it was! With this fully revised new edition we have made a number of important changes. This

Includes:: updating & extending the vocabulary giving more alternative spellings more plural forms & more 'sound-alike' words with meanings. The middle section is a darker blue to make it easier to find the right page. It is clear that pupils with spelling difficulties often experience problems with the whole curriculum & lose confidence with writing. " The ACE Spelling Dictionary" breaks through these problems. Using the unique 2-page index spread pupils need only think how a word sounds to find out how to spell it. By simply identifying the first vowel sound the speller is sent instantly to the page where the problem word is found. The easy-to-use reference system will tempt them to use more interesting words in their writing enabling them to produce work that they can be proud of. Both patterns & irregularities are highlighted in the dictionary so that pupils learn to spell incidentally. The dictionary

Includes:: a clear step-by-step guide to effective teaching with the dictionary over 20 000 words a comprehensive list of commonly misspelt words & further learning strategies for spelling. This title contains 328 pages (168 x 246mm)."



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At the beginning of 1918 the great aces seemed invincible. Flying above the battlefields of the Western Front they cut a deadly swathe through the ranks of their enemies as each side struggled to keep control of the air. Some were little more than boys when they started to fly yet they were respected & feared as some of the deadliest killers in the sky. But as the press of fighting increased with the great offensives of 1918 nervous stress & physical exhaustion finally began to take their toll
- & one by one the aces began to fall. This book charts the rise & fall of the WWI aces in the context of the vast battles that were taking place in 1918. It shows the vital importance of reconnaissance & how large formations of aircraft became the norm
- bringing an end to the era of the old heroic lone wolves. As the First World War came to a close very few of the aces survived. This epic history of the final year of the air war is both a chronicle of the ways in which 1918 changed aerial combat forever & a requiem for the pioneers of aerial combat who eventually became the victims of their own brilliant innovations.

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30 years after the world changed the victims of the gene-altering ' Wild Cards' virus face a new nightmare. The place is New York City home of Aces High
- the glamourous lounge for superheroes high atop the Empire State Building
- & Jokertown the squalid residence of the city's deformed underclass. The victims of the Wild Card Virus are no longer new & strange but neither are they accepted by a world that still fears them. But as a new decade dawns all eyes are drawn to the skies & the Wild Cards may be the planet's only hope. From the far reaches of space comes The Swarm a deadly menace that could very well destroy the planet. Aces & Jokers must form an uneasy alliance & prepare for a battle they must not lose. Edited by George R. R. Martin this volume features stories by Roger Zelazny Walter Jon Williams Pat Cadigan Lewis Shiner John J. Miller George R. R. Martin himself & more!

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Eleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human Acheron endured a lifetime of hatred. His human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Brought back against his will he became the sole defender of mankind. Only it was never that simple... For centuries he has fought for our survival & hidden a past he never wants revealed. Now his survival & ours hinges on the very woman who threatens him. Old enemies are reawakening & uniting to kill them both. ...

Get the feel-better factor from Maeve Binchy as she teams up with artist Wendy Shea to bring us ACHES & PAINS. This gem of a book
Includes:: Five things you can say to annoy the patient in the next bed How to put on elastic stockings Six ways to make non-alcoholic drinks bearable How to be the perfect hospital visitor Unusual but essential things for your medicine cupboard Filled with fun warmth & wisdom for which Maeve Binchy is famous ACHES & PAINS is the perfect alternative to a Get Well card.
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Achieve IELTS" offers a unique approach to preparing students for the IELTS examination. It is a two-level student-centred course that not only prepares students for the test but also for academic life after IELTS. " Achieve IELTS" provides an understanding of international academic language & culture so that students will be able to cope confidently in their new academic environment." ...