Kelley Armstrongs gripping & imaginative short stories are brought together in a fantastic new collection. A young vampire learns the heavy price of his new existence; black witch Eve Levine meets Kristof Nast her soul mate & her nemesis; Lucas Cortez lawyer sorcerer & unwilling heir to his fathers Cabal sets out on a case that will change his destiny; Paige Winterbourne discovers just how fraught a white (witch) wedding can be & Elena Michaels begins her unwitting journey to a new life
- as the only female werewolf in the world.. . These brilliant self-contained stories are a perfect introduction to the series & a wonderful addition to the existing novels. Tales From the Otherworld will delight fans & curious new readers alike.
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The millions of readers who visit David Brauns National Geographic Daily News" site will be thrilled to dive into " National Geographic Tales of the Weird" an incredible reader filled with their favourite totally true totally weird stories from the website. The most popular stories
- from zombie ants to flying sharks the strange sex lives of ducks to the darkest planet in the universe
- are all here presented in a lively engaging format that is entertaining for the mind & easy on the wallet. Logically organised by subject every chapter features the most popular the most unbelievable & the most fascinating true tales that have attracted millions of fans with their oddness & their power to amaze. It is backed by science fuelled by wonder these stories have to be seen to be believed."

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How can a blind man see more than his companion the hunter? What will become of the peddler who decides to follow his dream? & how do fishes find themselves swimming in the grass of a forest? Nothing is quite as it seems in this book; so young readers should prepare themselves to be astonished intrigued & enchanted as they follow the magical transformations that occur. They will meet remarkable animals as well as extraordinary people. Now comes with free story CD. ...

Why are some carpets magic? What is a wish-tree? & where can the fountain of eternal life be found? The answers to these & many other intriguing questions can be found in Sally Pomme Claytons enchanted storytelling journey through Central Asia. On her travels in the region Sally has accumulated a wealth of folklore & knowledge of nomadic cultures. These 12 exotic retellings of stories related to the author in storytelling tents combined with Sophie Herxheimers brilliantly-patterned artwork reveal the richness of the little-known faraway lands of Central Asia. Follow the trials & triumphs of a British mother of three living in Kazakhstan of Big Beluga Baby by clicking here ...

Fifteen years ago southern Afghanistan was in even greater chaos than it is now. The Russians who had occupied the country throughout the 1980s were long gone. The disparate ethnic & religious leaders who had united to eject the invaders
- the famous mujaheddin
- were at each others' throats. For the rural poor of Kandahar province life was almost impossible. On 12 October 1994 a small group of religious students decided to take matters into their own hands. Led by an illiterate village mullah with one eye some 200 of them surrounded & took Spin Boldak a trucking stop on the border with Pakistan. From this short & unremarkable border skirmish a legend was born. The students' numbers swelled as news of their triumph spread. The Taliban as they now called themselves
- taliban is the plural of talib literally 'one who seeks knowledge'
- had a simple mission statement: the disarmament of the population & the establishment of a theocracy based on Sharia law. They fought with a religious zeal that the warring mujaheddin could not match. By February 1995 this people's revolt had become a national movement; 18 months later Kabul fell & the country was effectively theirs. James Fergusson's fascinating account of this extraordinary story will be required reading for anyone who wishes to understand the situation in Afghanistan now & for the future...



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Rukhsana a spirited young journalist in Kabul is summoned to the infamous Ministry for the Propagation of Virtue & Prevention of Vice to face its terrifying minister Zorak Wahidi. A cricket tournament is announced with the winning team to travel to Pakistan for training & then represent Afghanistan at an international level. In reality the idea is ludicrous. The Taliban will never embrace a game rooted in civility fairness & equality. & no one in Afghanistan even knows how to play cricket except Rukhsana. The tournament offers hope
- a means of escape for her brother & young cousins. & for Rukhsana escape is essential
- Wahidi wants to marry her a frightening proposition which will enslave her in his home. With the help of her cousins Rukhsana devises an audacious plan that could ensure their freedom. All they have to do is learn to play cricket
- & win. A soaring novel of resilience strength hope & tenderness The Taliban Cricket Club reveals how love can overcome & outwit the power of tyrants.


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A magnificent tale which begins with the tragedy of Atlantis & the arrival in Britain of King Avallach. In this world Celtic chieftains struggle for survival in the twilight of Romes power & one heroic figure towers over all the Prince Taliesin in whom is the sum of human greatness. This is a tale of a love that spawns the miracle of Merlin & Arthur & a destiny that is more than a kingdom. ...

The legend of the Headless Horseman & a proposed marriage de convenance both have their impact on the mystery of a golden talisman ring & Lord Lavenham's young heir Ludovic. Neither Sir Tristram Shield nor Eustacie his young French cousin share the slightest inclination to marry one another yet it is Lord Lavenham's dying wish. For there is no one else to provide for the old man's granddaughter while Ludovic remains a fugitive from justice.. . Yet again Georgette Heyer shows the qualities that made her one of the most successful & best-loved romantic novelists of her age & why her popularity endures to this day. ...

The descendants of the Elven house of Shannara have all completed their quests: Paranor the Druids Keep has been restored; the Elves have been returned to the Four Lands; & Par Ohmsford has found what he believes to be the legendary Sword of Shannara. But their work is not yet done. The Shadowen still swarm over the Four Lands poisoning all with their dark magic & their leader is determined to prevent the scions of Shannara from sharing the knowledge that will end the sickness. To this end he sets his traps. For Walker he will dispatch the Four Horsemen; for Wren he sends an untrue friend; & for Par he devises the most terrible fate of all... The charges given by the shade of the Druid Allanon seem doomed to failure
- unless the Shannara children can escape the traps being laid for them & Par can unlock the secret of the Sword of Shannara.
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They met at a party. It was hate at first sight. Ruth was far too beautiful too flamboyant. Not at all Anns kind of person. Until a chance encounter in the bathroom led to an alliance of souls. Soon they were sharing hankies during the late showing of Sophies World" wolfing down sundaes sodden with whipped cream telling truths of marriage mortality & love secure in the kind of intimacy no man could ever know. After years of shared secrets guilty pleasures family life & divorce they face a crisis that redefines the meaning of friendship & unconditional love. This is the story of Ruth & of Ann. & all of us who wonder what wed say if we knew we didnt have forever." ...