Arthur (Art) Mumby & his irritating sister Myrtle live with their father in the huge & rambling house Larklight travelling through space on a remote orbit far beyond the Moon. One ordinary sort of morning they receive a correspondence informing them that a gentleman is on his way to visit a Mr Webster. Visitors to Larklight are rare if not unique & a frenzy of preparation ensues. But it is entirely the wrong sort of preparation as they discover when their guest arrives & a Dreadful & Terrifying (and Marvellous) adventure begins. It takes them to the furthest reaches of Known Space where they must battle the evil First Ones in a desperate attempt to save each other
- & the Universe. Recounted through the eyes of Art himself Larklight is sumptuously designed & illustrated throughout.
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550 recipes for slings juleps punches flips fizzes sours & coolers both classic & modern. Practical advice on every aspect of cocktail making from ingredients & equipment to mixing techniques & presentation. Organized according to the drinks main ingredients. Lore legend & anecdotes behind the most popular cocktails & cocktail bars worldwide. More than 60 recipes for delicious savoury & sweet canapes. Detailed information on the production fermentation & distillation of all the main alcohols ...

Larousse Wines comprehensive coverage of the wine-producing regions of the world is invaluable. Each section begins with it a beautiful colour illustration of the area with the major districts rivers & cities highlighted. A short history & analysis of each region follows with a discussion of the types of wines produced in each district the specific oenological properties that make the region unique & the appellations of the area. Boxes & features throughout also cover a vast range of subjects such as how to read a wine label whether to decant wine & even the great wine waiters of the world. Whether you are new to the subject or a seasoned wine enthusiast there is something new for everyone in Larousse Wine. ...

It was the brazen cheek of the huge rat running across the front of No 10 on a live TV news broadcast that galvanised the government into action. Meetings were held at the highest level & barely a week later on 15 February 2011 Larry the tabby cat arrived in Downing Street to make his mark as the new rodent bouncer in residence. A secret source quickly made contact & has been working closely with Larry ever since to get the full story
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- of his first 100 days in the job. In a swift-moving satirical narrative that pits Larry against the evil King Rat & his legion of cheese-eaters our hero still finds time to spill the beans on what life with Sam & Dave is really like. With the economy in crisis & the gutter press up to no good Larry has to use all his smarts to outwit his foes & earn his keep. From his privileged position in Sam Cams lingerie drawer & an eye on the revolving door of visiting dignitaries Larry is able to take a wry look at the machinations of coalition power that lurk behind the big black door.

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Ideal for business or leisure City Pack Las Vegas is succinct with all the practical information you need for a perfect trip. Presented in a handy compact format the guide also contains a separate fold-out map within a concealed poppered pocket to help you navigate the city This new edition lists Top 25 sights & experiences in one chapter & features 3 new sections; City Tours section contains self-guided tours that show you the best of the city; More To See sights is ideal if you have extra time on your hands & Focus On helps you get know the city in more depth. ...

At the centre of Anne Rices brilliant novel the beautiful Rowan Mayfair queen of the coven must flee from the darkly brutal yet irresistible demon known as Lasher. With a dreamlike power this wickedly seductive entity draws us through twilight paths telling a chillingly hypnotic story of spiritual aspirations & passion. Behind all the velvet drapes & gossamer winding sheets this is an old-fashioned family saga
- Rices descriptive writing is so opulent it almost begs to be read by candlelight
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36 Hours Ago: a brutal serial killer is arrested on the streets of north London after a two-year reign of terror. Known as the Night Creeper hes earned his reputation by torturing five young women to death. 24 Hours Ago: undercover cop Sean Egan has infiltrated one of the countrys most notorious criminal gangs. Now hes about to risk his life in a desperate bid to bring its members to justice. 12 Hours Ago: DI Tina Boyd has discovered that the Night Creepers murders are part of a much larger criminal conspiracy. But her quest for the truth has brought her into contact with some very dangerous people who want to silence her
- permanently. The Last 10 Seconds: a man a woman & a sadistic killer. As they race towards a terrifying confrontation only one thing is certain: theyre all going to have to fight very hard just to stay alive.
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They just wanted to finish high school but high school might finish them.. . The sinister death at Jessicas party has everyone on edge. What if it is wasnt suicide? Will the death toll rise at the homecoming dance? Michael Olson needs to find out who the killer is before another victim is claimed at graduation. But will he be too late? ...

One of the most extraordinary imaginative & ambitious novels of the century: a history of the evolution of humankind over the next 2 billion years. Among all science fiction writers Olaf Stapledon stands alone for the sheer scope & ambition of his work. First published in 1930 Last & First Men is full of pioneering speculations about evolution terraforming genetic engineering & many other subjects. ...

The end is coming. Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him ' but it's going to be a big one. Battle rages across the North the King of the Northmen still stands firm & there's only one man who can stop him. His oldest friend & his oldest enemy. It's past time for the Bloody-Nine to come home. With too many masters & too little time Superior Glokta is fighting a different kind of war. A secret struggle in which no-one is safe & no-one can be trusted. His days with a sword are far behind him. It's a good thing blackmail threats & torture still work well enough. Jezal dan Luthar has decided that winning glory is far too painful & turned his back on soldiering for a simple life with the woman he loves. But love can be painful too & glory has a nasty habit of creeping up on a man when he least expects it. While the King of the Union lies on his deathbead the peasants revolt & the nobles scramble to steal his crown. No-one believes that the shadow of war is falling across the very heart of the Union. The First of the Magi has a plan to save the world as he always does. But there are risks. There is no risk more terrible after all than to break the First Law.. . ...