A half-Inuit albino & heir to a huge Northern Irish manor Light has never exactly blended in. Since her fathers mysterious disappearance in the Arctic shes felt more alone than ever. Yet as she mourns for the father who was her whole family Light starts to notice unexpected presences all around... Suddenly the mysterious world in which her father moved invades young Lights life with a bang. The Inuit folklore she vaguely knows comes alive all around her; the inscrutable violent & sometimes horrific beings of the North seem to believe she has a role to play & along with her tattoed butler & their new shark-headed friend Tupilak Light is drawn into an age-old intrigue between Setna the ruler of the sea & Frost king of the cold. Soon Light is aboard an ice-breaker bound for Nunavut having been promised help in searching for her father now suspected of being stolen away by the cruel & heartless Frost. Yet she scarcely realises the power of those who have chosen her for their enemy
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The Secret Museum is a unique treasure trove of the most intriguing artifacts hidden away in museum archives from all over the world
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New York churns at a relentless pace. It is constantly being rebuilt torn down & rebuilt again to make way for the next era of commerce & culture. But it is truly the sum of its neighborhoods all of which offer a different perspective on the history & attitude of the city each of which is best explored on foot. Secret New York" delves below the surface of this vibrant city into the areas that shape New York with walking tours that consider both the prominent buildings of the skyline & the hidden gems within the grid. Navigating a city on foot is the most tangible way to discover its secrets & as a pedestrian city New York lends itself to exploration more than most. As one of the first major cities of the United States New York offers a glimpse of the country's early history & as its most international city New York combines the best of the world's art food & way of life. This book offers a great introduction to New York & its outer boroughs as well as a deeper look at the areas that fall below the radar of traditional guidebooks. Full-color photographs capture the treasures tucked behind every corner while clear easy-to-follow route maps highlight places of special interest. For travellers who want to gain familiarity with the city's more peculiar hidden life this book offers a rare perspective of a remarkable place." ...

The ancient civilisation of the Mayans created a calendar that is still incredibly accurate today. Through observation of the stars they developed an understanding of the patterns of history the ages of humankind & even calculated exact dates when a new age would begin. The next age is set to begin on 21st December 2012. Drawing upon the elaborate & infinite patterns observable in nature Gregg Braden shows the systems that lie behind the shaping of history. Taking his starting point from the Mayans he shows their marking of the new age is but one instance of the cyclical nature of history. By understanding how our actions are repetitions of those in the past Gregg shows us a way to make sense of the present & the dramatic changes yet to come. Gregg Bradens discoveries take us across the world & throughout time as he reveals the truth about our past present & future. Please note: This is a new edition of the book previously published under the title Fractal Time: The Secret of 2012 "and a " New World Age"." ...

Morse sought to hide his disappointment. So many people in the Haworth Hotel that fateful evening had been wearing some sort of disguise -- a change of dress a change of make-up a change of partner a change of attitude a change of life almost; & the man who had died had been the most consummate artist of them all.. . Chief Inspector Morse seldom allowed himself to be caught up in New Year celebrations. So the murder inquiry in the festive hotel had a certain appeal. It was a crime worthy of the season. The corpse was still in fancy dress. & hardly a single guest at the Haworth had registered under a genuine name.. . ...

The Caleighs have had a terrible year.. . They need time & space while they await the news they dread. Gabe has brought his wife Eve & daughters Loren & Cally down to Devon to the peaceful seaside village of Hollow Bay. He can work & Eve & the kids can have some peace & quiet & perhaps they can try as a family to come to terms with what's happened to them.. . Crickley Hall is an unusually large house on the outskirts of the village at the bottom of Devil's Cleave a massive tree-lined gorge
- the stuff of local legend. A river flows past the front garden. It's perfect for them.. .if a bit gloomy. & Chester their dog seems really spooked at being away from home. & old houses do make sounds. & it's constantly cold. & even though they shut the cellar door every night it's always open again in morning.. .
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The Caleighs have had a terrible year... They need time & space while they await the news they dread. Gabe has brought his wife Eve & daughters Loren & Cally down to Devon to the peaceful seaside village of Hollow Bay. He can work & Eve & the kids can have some peace & quiet & perhaps they can try as a family to come to terms with whats happened to them... Crickley Hall is an unusually large house on the outskirts of the village at the bottom of Devils Cleave a massive tree-lined gorge
- the stuff of local legend. A river flows past the front garden. Its perfect for them...if a bit gloomy. & Chester their dog seems really spooked at being away from home. & old houses do make sounds. & its constantly cold. & even though they shut the cellar door every night its always open again in morning... The Secret of Crickley Hall is James Herberts finest novel to date. It explores the darker more obtuse territories of evil & the supernatural. With brooding menace & rising tension he masterfully & relentlessly draws the reader through to the ultimate revelation -- one that will stay to chill the mind long after the book has been laid aside.
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The third thrilling adventure thriller featuring archaeologist Nina Wilde in which Nina must find Excalibur King Arthur's beloved sword. Said to make whoever holds it unstoppable in battle the sword Excalibur has been coveted across the ages & thought lost for over a thousand years. With a cryptic message to archaeologist Nina Wilde this may be about to change. Historian Bernd Rust believes he can locate Excalibur...and that the sword is the key to harnessing an incredible source of energy. Nina is sceptical
- until she & Rust are attacked by mercenaries determined to steal his research. Nina & her boyfriend ex-SAS soldier Eddie Chase are soon propelled into a deadly race to find Excalibur. From the deserts of Syria to the arctic wastes of Russia Nina & Chase must battle a merciless enemy who plans to use the sword's powers to plunge the world into a new era of war...
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Llewellyn is proud to present the revised & expanded edition of our best-selling self-help book The Secret of Letting Go by Guy Finley. Featuring an attractive new cover & fresh material this Finley classic has been updated inside & out. With more than 200 000 copies sold Guy Finleys message of self-liberation has touched people around the world. Discover how to extinguish self-defeating thoughts & habits that undermine true happiness. Exploring relationships depression & stress his inspiring words can help you let go of debilitating anxiety unnecessary anger paralyzing guilt & painful heartache. True stories revealing dialogues & thought-provoking questions will guide you toward the endless source of inner strength & emotional freedom that resides within us all. There is something profoundly healing in the way Guy Finley talks to us as if he understands what we have gone through & what we are now capable of." --Hugh Prather author of Notes to Myself " Guy Finley is one of the most respected people in self-development because he guides the seekers soul with common sense humor & ultimate spirituality." --Linda Mackenzie general manager Healthylife.net " Guy Finleys insights are an absolute goldmine of true wisdom... he is simply one of the best at describing the inner game & awakening to a higher level of self."--Karen King co-founder Inner Healing Compass.com " ...

Under Platform 13 at Kings Cross Station is hidden a quite remarkable secret. Every nine years a doorway opens to an amazing fantastical isl&. Nine years ago the islands baby prince was stolen on the streets of London. Now a rescue party led by a wizard & an ogre must find him & bring him back. But the kind prince has become a spoilt rich boy who doesnt believe in magic & doesnt want to go home. Can they rescue him before time runs out -- & the doorway disappears for ever? This kind of fun will never fail to delight Philip Pullman ...