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Arrogant Years
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In the award-winning The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit" Lucette Lagnado offered a heartbreaking portrait of her father Leon a successful Cairo boulevardier forced to take flight with his family during the rise of the Nasser dictatorship & of her familys struggle to rebuild a new life in a new l&. " The Arrogant Years" continues Lagnados saga telling the story of her mother Edith coming of age in a magical old Cairo of dusty alleyways & grand villas inhabited by pashas & their wives. Lagnado then revisits her own early years in America-first as a schoolgirl in Brooklyns immigrant enclaves where she dreams of becoming the fearless Mrs. Emma Peel of " The Avengers" & later as an avenging reporter for some of her adopted countrys most prestigious newspapers. A stranger growing up in a strange land Lagnado reveals how her adolescence was further complicated by cancer at sixteen. The devastating consequences would rob her of her "arrogant years"
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Arrow
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Rhosmari trembled as the Empress walked over to her. ' Oh do not struggle. There is nowhere for you to escape ' the Empress said her voice silken & sweet. Then she unsheathed a small dagger from her waist. ' This will only hurt a little...' Rhosmari has lived her whole life on a sheltered chain of faery islands. But with the Empress's power growing & her desire to enslave the entire faery race becoming a reality Rhosmari knows she must fight back... ...
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Arrow Of God
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Ezeulu headstrong chief priest of the god Ulu is worshipped by the six villages of Umuaro. But he is beginning to find his authority increasingly under threat
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Arrows Of Fury
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The Battle of the Lost Eagle saved Hadrian's Wall but the new Roman governor of Britannia must stamp out the rebellion of the northern tribes or risk losing the province. Rampaging south with sword & flame under the command of their murderous chieftain Calgus they have stretched his forces to the limit. For Marcus
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Arsenal Companion
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Arsenal Companion is packed with fascinating facts figures trivia stats stories & anecdotes all relating to the history of Arsenal. From memorable matches & favorite sons the book follows no set order chronological or otherwise but has plenty to keep any fanatic coming back for more. Relive thrilling matches against Arsenals greatest rivals find out who is the most successful ex-Arsenal player as a manager; discover the identity of the player who was told off by Arsene Wenger for eating an illicit plate of spaghetti Bolognese & marvel at a smattering of tales about the Gunners bad boys. ...
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Arsonist
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His game A monster who left the charred savaged remains of twelve innocents in his wake ? Nero strikes fear wherever there is fire. ? As new fires have been ripping through a small Virginia town the countdown to Neros thirteenth murder has begun. His rules Haunted by the agonising screams of Neros victims investigator Michael Gannon refuses to let the arsonist claim another life. Especially reporter Darcy Sampson who Gannon knows is treading too close to the flames in her determination to unmask the killer. Your nightmare But relentless Nero is watching waiting for them. & he doesnt like players who try to best him at his own game. Now he intends to teach Michael & Darcy one last fatal lesson. ...
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This is the ultimate visual guide to paintings & sculpture from around the world. Bring a gallery of more than 2 500 of the worlds most influential paintings & sculptures ever created into your home & learn everything you need to know about art history. Peruse over 8 000 stunning works from 700 artists & explore the major milestones of art history from cave paintings to modern masterpieces. Learn how to read composition subject matter technique & style as key paintings are examined in intricate detail to help you understand the artists intentions style & method. Picture-packed pages explore common themes such as landscapes nudes & animals. This book is created in collaboration with the biggest art library in the world Bridgeman this is a must-have for every family bookshelf. ...
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If you've ever found yourself transfixed by a Renaissance painting fascinated by an Inca textile or filled with wonder by an exquisite piece of Ming porcelain this is the book for you. Venture inside its pages & discover exactly what the great artistic periods & movements of the world were all about. Written by an experienced international team of artists art historians & curators this absorbing & beautiful book gives you priceless insights into the worlds most iconic images. Organized chronologically this book traces the evolution of artistic development period by period with the illustrated in-depth text covering every genre of art from painting & sculpture to conceptual art & performance. ...
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Arsenal Miscellany

The fully revised and updated 2012 edition of the Arsenal Miscellany is essential reading for fans of the Gunners. Written by lifelong Arsenal devotee Adam Gold a regular contributor to Goonertalk.com this goldmine of information reveals all manner of facts feats and stories from the proud history of one of English footballs most famous clubs. A rich source of quirky trivia the book explains how Arsenal played its part in the birth of one of English footballs most famous cliches reveals the former player who has an anteater named after him at London Zoo and tells the story of the lethal strikeforce that first hit it off together at a petrol station. In addition it also explains why Arsenal can lay claim to being English footballs team of the century relives the Gunners greatest triumphs
over Spurs and charts the changing face of the clubs iconic crest through the ages. Alongside these meticulously researched entries are biographical sections on club heroes like Cliff Bastin Charlie George Liam Brady Ian Wright Tony Adams Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp as well as detailed season-by-season records to satisfy even the most ardent of statisticians. With its extensive array of facts feats and anecdotes to chew over this labour of love is the perfect Christmas present for the Arsenal fan in your life - young or old. Beautifully printed on imitation cloth.
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The fully revised & updated 2012 edition of the Arsenal Miscellany is essential reading for fans of the Gunners. Written by lifelong Arsenal devotee Adam Gold a regular contributor to Goonertalk.com this goldmine of information reveals all manner of facts feats & stories from the proud history of one of English footballs most famous clubs. A rich source of quirky trivia the book explains how Arsenal played its part in the birth of one of English footballs most famous cliches reveals the former player who has an anteater named after him at London Zoo & tells the story of the lethal strikeforce that first hit it off together at a petrol station. In addition it also explains why Arsenal can lay claim to being English footballs team of the century relives the Gunners greatest triumphs over Spurs & charts the changing face of the clubs iconic crest through the ages. Alongside these meticulously researched entries are biographical sections on club heroes like Cliff Bastin Charlie George Liam Brady Ian Wright Tony Adams Thierry Henry & Dennis Bergkamp as well as detailed season-by-season records to satisfy even the most ardent of statisticians. With its extensive array of facts feats & anecdotes to chew over this labour of love is the perfect Christmas present for the Arsenal fan in your life
- young or old. Beautifully printed on imitation cloth.

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