Its a summer of record-breaking heat in Charlotte North Carolina & Dr Temperance Brennan is looking forward to her first vacation in years. Shes almost out the door when the bones start appearing. First theres the newborn skeleton found in a wood stove. Who put the baby there? The mother hardly more than a child herself has disappeared. Next a small plane flies into a rock face on a sunny afternoon. Both pilot & passenger are burned beyond recognition their bodies covered with a strange black substance. What could it be? What sinister mission might the two have been on? Most puzzling is a cache of bones unearthed in a remote corner of the county. Some animal some human the bones are enough to keep Tempe busy for a long time. All the pieces of the mystery seem to lead back to an isolated farm. But what happened there & who will be the next victim? Tempe must find the answers by teasing secrets from the bones
- if only she can decipher them in time.
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Ludo Noah Jamie Phillip & Jennifer are The Bare Bum Gang! They have an embarrassing name but a cool Gang Den so things could be worse. Join the gang in a new adventure as they battle the forces of the evil Dockery Gang guard with their lives the secrets of their underground sweet stash & still get home in time for tea. Ludo & Noah go to the aid of an old tramp who has collapsed after being hassled by the Dockery gang. Everyone thinks hes a little bit crazy as he dresses in home made armour
- his nickname is King Arthur. King Arthur asks Ludo to retrieve his treasure & so the gang have to sneak past security guards & overcome various obstacles to help the old man. But can they get to the treasure before anyone else?
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It offers more brilliant jokes & plenty of laughs as the gang come together to battle some evil dogsnatchers! Ludo Noah Jamie Phillip & Jennifer are The Bare Bum Gang! They have an embarrassing name but a cool Gang Den so things could be worse. The newest member of the gang is Rude Word the worlds ugliest dog
- & hes causing trouble. Hes throwing up strange furry body parts & Mrs Cakes dog Trixie is missing! Ludo & the gang have to turn detective & get to the bottom of this gross mystery. But when other pets disappear they realise the mystery is bigger than they thought. Can they get Rude Word off the hook?
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Bared to You" by Sylvia Day is the first in the Crossfire trilogy featuring Gideon & Eva two wounded souls who come together in an explosion of lust & passion as intoxicating as it is devastating
- the perfect read for fans of bestselling erotic romance Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. Our journey began in fire... Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness
- beautiful & brilliant jagged & white hot. I was drawn to him as Id never been to anything or anyone in my life. I craved his touch like a drug even knowing it would weaken me. I was flawed & damaged & he opened those cracks in me so easily... Gideon knew. He had demons of his own. & we would become the mirrors that reflected each others most private wounds.. .and desires. The bonds of his love transformed me even as I prayed that the torment of our pasts didnt tear us apart.. . Intensely romantic darkly sensual & completely addictive Bared to You will take you to the very limits of obsession
- & beyond. Sylvia Day is the " New York Times" & "USA Today" bestselling author of over a dozen novels written across multiple sub-genres
- contemporary fantasy historical futuristic science fiction romantic suspense paranormal romance & urban fantasy
- under multiple pen names: three! A wife & mother of two she is a former Russian linguist for the U.S. Army Military Intelligence. " Bared to You has an emotional feel similar to Fifty Shades of Grey... It is full of emotional angst scorching love scenes & a compelling story line". (" Dear Author"). " While it is true that Bared to You has much in common with " Fifty Shades of Grey" " Bared to You" is a more complete story one that is better written. The characters are better developed & the story is far sexier. This is an erotic romance that should not be missed. It will make readers fall in love". (" Romance Novel News"). " The secondary characters are just as flawed as Eva & Gideon which makes Bared to You richer & more real to me than many of the contemporary books Ive read in a while". (Romance Junkies). " This is a sophisticated provocative titillating highly erotic sexually driven read & is extremely well done. I enjoyed " Fifty Shades of Grey" but I loved " Bared to You"". (" Swept Away by Romance"). " This book was just incredible. I couldnt put it down! The sex was so hot & the relationship was so juicy that I just had to know what was coming next!". (" Read Our Lips"). " It literally blew my mind & after finishing it I wasnt able to stop thinking about it!.. ." Bared to You" is an intense novel full of hardships heartbreak overcoming obstacles trust & most of all.. .trying to find love in a relationship that may seem hopeless. I truly & wholeheartedly was amazed by this book". (" Happy Ever After"). " Bared to You obliterates the competition with its real emotionally intense characters that deal with pain & pleasure with honesty". (Joyfully Reviwed)."




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Bared to You by Sylvia Day is the first in the Crossfire trilogy featuring Gideon & Eva two wounded souls who come together in an explosion of lust & passion as intoxicating as it is devastating
- the perfect read for fans of bestselling erotic romance Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. Our journey began in fire... Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness
- beautiful & brilliant jagged & white hot. I was drawn to him as I'd never been to anything or anyone in my life. I craved his touch like a drug even knowing it would weaken me. I was flawed & damaged & he opened those cracks in me so easily... Gideon knew. He had demons of his own. & we would become the mirrors that reflected each other's most private wounds.. .and desires. The bonds of his love transformed me even as I prayed that the torment of our pasts didn't tear us apart... Intensely romantic darkly sensual & completely addictive Bared to You will take you to the very limits of obsession
- & beyond. Sylvia Day is the number one New York Times & number one international bestselling author of more than a dozen award-winning novels which have been translated into thirty eight languages. She has been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Author & her work has been honoured as Amazon's Best of the Year in Romance. She has won the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award & been nominated for the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA award twice. The second novel in the series Reflected in You is available from Penguin in october. Bared to You has an emotional feel similar to Fifty Shades of Grey... It is full of emotional angst scorching love scenes & a compelling story line." (Dear Author). " While it is true that Bared to You has much in common with Fifty Shades of Grey Bared to You is a more complete story one that is better written. The characters are better developed & the story is far sexier. This is an erotic romance that should not be missed. It will make readers fall in love." (Romance Novel News). " The secondary characters are just as flawed as Eva & Gideon which makes Bared to You richer & more real to me than many of the contemporary books I've read in a while." (Romance Junkies). " This is a sophisticated provocative titillating highly erotic sexually driven read & is extremely well done. I enjoyed Fifty Shades of Grey but I loved Bared to You." (Swept Away by Romance). " This book was just incredible. I couldn't put it down! The sex was so hot & the relationship was so juicy that I just had to know what was coming next!" (Read Our Lips). " It literally blew my mind & after finishing it I wasn't able to stop thinking about it!.. . Bared to You is an intense novel full of hardships heartbreak overcoming obstacles trust & most of all.. .trying to find love in a relationship that may seem hopeless. I truly & wholeheartedly was amazed by this book." (Happy Ever After). " Bared to You obliterates the competition with its real emotionally intense characters that deal with pain & pleasure with honesty". (Joyfully Reviewed)."


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Classic poems from the English literary tradition come together in an anthology that traces our journey through life with a thoughtful blend of humour & playfulness poignancy & nostalgia. This beautifully illustrated collection contains the works of some of the finest poets in the English language. It introduces children to the world's best poetry from John Milton to William Carlos Williams. Here too are the voices of Robert Frost W. H. Auden Eleanor Farjeon Rainer Maria Rilke & Marianne Moore. Beautiful illustrations & classic entries make this a wonderful addition to any library. Jackie Morris is a celebrated author & illustrator & the winner of the Welsh Books Council Tir na n-Og Award for her title The Seal Children". Her illustrations for " How the Whale Became" by Ted Hughes (2000) were universally praised & prompted the " Guardian" to comment ' This exquisite new edition provides illustrations whose rich grave muted almost medieval beauty is in perfect harmony with the deceptive simplicity of the words.'" ...

Author Shahrukh Husain has selected seven classical operas retelling them in a way that will capture the imagination of today's children. Each story opens with background information on the composer & the opera plus a musical extract while endnotes offer advice for parents on best recordings. This title is narrated by Golden Globe winner Miranda Richardson. ' Children need music! This anthology introduces them to opera in an unforgettable way!'
- Placido Domingo. All stories open with an introduction & a new section at the back

Includes:: information on famous opera houses behind the scenes contributors singers composers & more!


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Divided by geographical region the Barefoot Books World Atlas looks at the way in which communities & cultures across the world have been shaped by their natural environment & at the ideas & initiatives which are shaping the future. An atlas for the twenty-first century it shows how all parts of the planet are interconnected & looks at the challenges which face us all in creating a sustainable future. About this title: -Global book & app launch. -App developed in partnership with Touchpress market leaders in app publication & creators of the bestselling The Elements & Solar System apps. -Introduction

Includes:: the story of the solar system & the history of map-making. -Maps of regions & oceans bring faraway places to life with illustrated geographical & architectural features people plants & wildlife from oil fields to Buddhist monks to the Amazon Rainforest. -Fold-out booklets reveal fascinating facts about each region.

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When Ina Garten opened her fabulous food store The Barefoot Contessa it soon became the most popular place in town & attracted masses of visitors all year round. But after 18 years Ina needed a new challenge & she turned her hand to writing up her wonderful recipes & the great tips on style & entertaining that are the hallmark of her work. & it wasnt too long before Ina became one of Americas most successful cookery writers. Her New York Times bestselling books went on to sell more than 3 million copies worldwide & today she is one of the stars of Americas Food Network where she attracts weekly audiences of more than 5 million. Genuinely warm & inspiring Ina is Americas own Domestic Goddess & her television popularity has carried over to the UK. She is currently one of the most successful & respected cooks on the UKs Food Network & the Good Food Channel which attract terrific audiences. This ever-growing tv profile is all down to the accessible no-nonsense approach Ina takes to cooking delicious meals that even beginners can conjure up. Added to this is the little touch of luxury she offers in both her books & her tv shows all photographed & filmed against the glorious backdrop of her fabulous kitchen & garden in East Hampton. Now in BACK TO BASICS Ina offers almost 100 brand new recipes all tried & tested to the highest standard & beautifully illustrated in full-colour throughout. Focusing on her simple techniques this book has something for everyone. So whether youre aiming to prepare a delicious main-course crowd-pleaser a quick & easy tea-time treat or something a little more sophisticated for a special occasion theyre all here
- & with simple instructions to guarantee success every time!
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In Barefoot Contessa at Home Ina shares the recipes she loves & her secrets to making guests feel welcome. Here she offers the recipes she makes over & over again because theyre easy & theyre universally loved. * For a leisurely Sunday breakfast she has Easy Cheese Danishes or Breakfast Fruit Crunch to serve with the perfect Spicy Bloody Mary. * For lunch she has classics with a twist such as Tomato Mozarella & Pesto Panini & Old-Fashioned Potato salad which are simply delicious. * Then there are Inas delicious dinners
- from loin of pork stuffed with sauteed fennel to the exotic flavours of Elis Asian Salmon. * And there are outrageously luscious sweets like Peach & Blueberry Crumble. Ina also lets readers in on her time-tested strategies for cooking & entertaining
- from what she considers when shes designing a kitchen to menu-planning basics. In this beautifully illustrated book Ina Garten proves beyond a shadow of doubt that there truly is no place like home.

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