Readers can discover all the foul facts about France including which king thought he was made from glass why French bread was once made from broken tiles & bricks & how to play hopscotch lik a French highwayman With a bold look these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. ...

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The Sporty Fairies are in need of Rachel & Kirsty's help. Everyone in Fairyland is preparing for the Fairy Olympics but Jack Frost & his goblins have stolen the magic sporty items so they can win by cheating! What's more with the items missing everyone in the human world is playing sports really badly & so the human Olympics is in danger of being ruined too! Francesca needs the girls' help to get her Magic Football back... ...

Francesco da Mosto follows his bestselling books on Venice & Italy with his personal quest for the authentic flavours & food ...

Venetian architect & historian Francesco da Mosto sets out from Venice to cross the Mediterranean
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Francescos Venice is the extraordinary story of the life of an intriguing city told by a descendant of an old & distinguished Venetian family. Francesco da Mostos ancestry is inextricably intertwined with that of this amphibious city. Fiercely proud & protective of the rich cultural & architectural heritage of his birthplace Francesco gives us a unique insight into the inner workings of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. He explores Venices remarkable history from the fifth century when settlers retreated to the safety of the lagoon & began to create their homes on tiny islands through its glorious years as a successful maritime nation adept at trade exploration diplomacy & protecting its independence to the fragile city of the twenty-first century. Venices history is a tale of warfare & conspiracies of artistic excellence & ingenuity of the battle of wills & of ideas & of strength in the face of disaster & Francesco brings to life the places events & people that have sculpted this living theatre through the ages. These include a colourful array of his own ancestors such as the six da Mostos who were involved in the rise & fall of the ambitious & corrupt Doge Falier & the young Alvise da Mosto a courageous & deterrmined explorer of the fifteenth century. Beautifully illustrated with stunning images by John Parker of both the magnificent symbols of the city including St Marks Basilica & the Doges Palace & the more secluded corners Francescos Venice celebrates the mesmerizing beauty & surprising strength of this unique city. ...

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