The final instalment in the bestselling conspiracy thriller trilogy by Simon Toyne author of SANCTUS: ' Plenty of action plenty of intrigue & wonderfully imaginative. The sort of novel to devour in one sitting' Kate Mosse. For all fans of Dan Brown. AFTER THE RISE COMES THE FALL. The forbidden Citadel at the heart of the ancient Turkish city of Ruin opens its gates for the first time in history. Why now after centuries of secrecy? A deadly disease has erupted within & threatens to spread beyond its walls. Infected charity worker Gabriel Mann may hold the cure
- but can one dying man stop an epidemic? Without him former journalist Liv Adamsen is vulnerable surrounded by strangers in the desert oasis that is her new home. Liv however has far bigger concerns than just her own life... In the USA newly qualified FBI Agent Joe Shepherd investigates the disappearance of NASA's most senior professor. Is it a vanishing act an abduction or something darker? Shepherd's investigation approaches a powerful conspiracy with global reach & profound consequences. For them all this much is clear: something big is coming. Something that will change everything. But will it be a new beginning or the End of Days?
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Fate has brought together four young people from our world into the enchanted world of Tir. Together Kate Alan Mark & Mo present a formidable new force for good in this war-ravaged world: they are Hope for the millions of oppressed peoples that live here. The four have been split up with one of their number kidnapped one lost & one changing almost beyond recognition & it falls to Alan to unite them once again & restore their strength. But the Great Witch Olc scheming in her Tower of Bones is planning to lure Alan into a trap. & she has resurrected the demigod Fangorath a dreadful force for malice for her own evil ends. ...

War rages across Santhenar as the quest for the Mirror of Aachan continues. In desperation Tensor leader of the Aachims flees with the Mirror into the wilderness taking the chronicler Llian with him. Only Karan can locate them but it will be a perilous journey. Tensor wants her dead other powers are hunting her down & Rulke the Charon broods over them all from his Nightland prison.. . The complex cultures detailed geography & the palpable weight of history provide a solid background to an intense story.. .this stands out as a worldbuilding labour of love with some truly original touches LOCUS Look out for more information on this book & others on the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk ...

The Last Battle has started. The seals on the Dark One's prison are crumbling. The Pattern itself is unravelling & the armies of the Shadow have begun to spill out of the Blight. Perrin Aybara is haunted by spectres from his past. To prevail he must find a way to master the wolf within him or lose himself to it for ever. Meanwhile Matrim Cauthon prepares for the most difficult challenge of his life. The Tower of Ghenjei awaits & its secrets will reveal the fate of a friend long lost. The end draws near. It's time to roll the dice. ...

In a blue-collar Boston neighbourhood a planned robbery takes place. The men wear masks. Their guns are drawn on the pretty bank manager Claire Keesey who nervously recites the alarm code & the tumblers within the huge vault fall. The timing & execution are brilliant. It could be the perfect job. A huge sum of cash is stolen but so too is one man's heart as Doug Mac Ray the brains behind the tough tight-knit crew of thieves falls for Claire. But she has another admirer: FBI agent Adam Frawley who is beginning to zero in on the gang & for Doug pursuing Claire may be his most dangerous act of all. ...

This title features an introduction by Eric Lomax. Jean Paget is just twenty years old & working in Malaya when the Japanese invasion begins. When she is captured she joins a group of other European women & children whom the Japanese force to march for miles through the jungle
- an experience that leads to the deaths of many. Due to her courageous spirit & ability to speak Malay Jean takes on the role of leader of the sorry gaggle of prisoners & many end up owing their lives to her indomitable spirit. While on the march the group run into some Australian prisoners one of whom Joe Harman helps them steal some food & is horrifically punished by the Japanese as a result. After the war Jean tracks Joe down in Australia & together they begin to dream of surmounting the past & transforming his one-horse outback town into a thriving community like Alice Springs.
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Read It Yourself" is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in " The Read It Yourself With Ladybird Series" is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This " Read It Yourself" version of " Town Mouse & Country Mouse" is a level 2 title & so suitable for children who can read short simple sentences with help. The story is told simply with frequent repetition of the main story words & phrases. Trust ' Ladybird' to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader." ...

They were the best of friends & the most daunting of bachelors... Charlie Harrington a charming handsome philanthropist has such high expectations for his perfect bride that no mortal need apply... Adam Weiss a forty-something celebrity lawyer prefers his women very young very voluptuous & very short term... And for Gray Hawk a gifted artist with a knack for attracting troubled relationships women are fine; its just the idea of family he cant imagine (particularly the family of the woman hes dating). Now the three friends spending their annual summer vacation cruising the Mediterranean aboard Charlies majestic yacht are about to have their bachelorhoods rocked. By autumn all three will fall precipitously into relationships they never saw coming. Charlie begins dating a crusading social worker who couldnt be further from his ideal
- until he makes a stunning discovery about her. Adam gets involved with his usual twenty-something bombshell
- only this one has a remarkable mind of her own. & Gray who has avoided both business & family like the plague has managed to fall head over heels for a successful career woman
- who just happens to be a mother as well. As another holiday on the yacht approaches & with it a turning point in each mans life the three bachelors are forced to face the things that scare them most: their phobias about relationships the wounds of the past
- & the kind of women who challenge their deepest terrors. What happens next will spark big changes for Charlie Adam & Gray
- & might just put an end to their carousing days forever. For as the once-carefree trio is about to discover love is the most unpredictable adventure of all. Filled with all the joy complexity & unexpected surprises of life Toxic Bachelors" is Danielle Steel at her poignant & penetrating best."




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Toxic Boogaz feature glow in the dark toxic ooze plus a bonus sticker just pick your boogaz out of the toxic nose container. In your toxic boogaz pack you&8217;ll receive a toxic nose container glowing ooze sticker & 1 toxic boogaz character of which there are 12 to collect including The Green Panther Snotty Osborne & Count Splatula. With each fantastic value bulk pack you will receive 3 Toxic Boogaz packs perfect for boogaz parties or gift bags. Suitable for children aged 4 & over Warning; Choking hazard &8211; Small parts mean this product is not suitable for children under 3. ...

Children throughout the developed world are suffering: instances of obesity dyslexia ADHD bad behaviour & so on are all on the rise. & it's not simply that our willingness to diagnose has increased; there are very real & growing problems. Sue Palmer a former head teacher & literacy expert has researched a whole range of problem areas from poor diet lack of exercise & sleep deprivation to a range of modern difficulties that are having a major effect: television computer games mobile phones. This combination of factors added to the increasingly busy & stressed life of parents means that we are developing a toxic new generation. TOXIC CHILDHOOD illustrates the latest research from around the world & provides answers for worried parents as to how they can protect their families from the problems of the modern world & help ensure that their children emerge as healthy intelligent & pleasant adults. ...