With the discovery of ancient powers a legend begins.. . There was an age when the world was young. It was a time before the coming of humans a time when magic was the dominant power
- & it was named the age of Faerie. Ever since this time a bitter war has been raging between the forces of good & evil. & it was during this age that the Elfstones protecting the Elven race disappeared. They have been missing for thousands of years. Now a clue to their location may have surfaced in the ancient diary of a princess & it will be the beginning of an adventure that no-one could have anticipated. This is the beginning of a breath-taking new series from the master of modern fantasy Terry Brooks. Returning to his core Shannara world this spellbinding series will astound both seasoned Terry Brooks fans & those discovering his magical world for the first time.
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There was an age when the world was young. It was a time before the coming of humans a time when magic was the dominant power
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Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities & this fantastic walking guide to Warwickshire & the West Midlands features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all the practical detail you need accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history & wildlife of the area as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with local points of interest & places to stop for refreshments & every walk is given a summary of distance time gradient level of difficulty type of surface & access landscape dog friendliness parking & public toilets. ...

Described by Sir Bobby Robson as the greatest midfielder of his generation" this is the autobiography of 1980s football legend John Wark. It tells the story of the Scottish internationals illustrious career & is packed with funny bootroom stories. Wark pulls no punches in telling the story of his career with Scotland Liverpool Ipswich & Middlesbrough with a dash of his laconic Scots humour. There are also the more sombre moments including Warks thoughts on his appearance in 1985 European Cup Final at Heysel & the harrowing tragedy prior to kick-off." ...

Cornwall 1792. Ross plunges into a highly speculative mining venture which threatens not only his family's financial security but also his turbulent marriage to Demelza. When Ross & Elizabeth's old attraction rekindles itself Demelza retaliates by becoming dangerously involved with a handsome Scottish cavalry officer. With bankruptcy an increasingly real possibility the Poldarks seem to be facing disaster on all fronts. ' From the incomparable Winston Graham...who has everything that everyone else has then a whole lot more'
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Winner of a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award 2012 The Newman twins have finally been divided. The end is near. In San Francisco Josh has chosen a side
- & he will not stand with his sister Sophie or the Alchemyst Nicholas Flamel. He has chosen to fight along side John Dee & the mysterious Virginia Dare. Sophie will do anything she can to find her brother but her training must continue. With Perenelle & Nicholas as weak as they are Niten must help her to master Earth Magic. Without this she will fail & the human race will be doomed forever... Can she save the world alone?
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May 1194. Finally released from captivity Richard the Lionheart is in Normandy engaged in a bloody war to drive the French out of his continental patrimony. Using the brutal tactics of medieval warfare
- siege savagery & scorched earth
- the Lionheart is gradually pushing back the forces of King Philip of France. By his side in this epic struggle are Robert Earl of Locksley better known as the erstwhile outlaw Robin Hood & Sir Alan Dale his loyal friend & a musician & warrior of great skill & renown. But while the battles rage & the bodies pile up Robin seems only to be interested in making a profit from the devastation of war while Alan is preoccupied with discovering the identity the man who ordered his fathers death ten years earlier
- & the mystery is leading him towards to Paris deep in the heart of the enemys territory.. .


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May 1194. Finally released from captivity Richard the Lionheart is in Normandy engaged in a bloody war to drive the French out of his continental patrimony. Using the brutal tactics of medieval warfare
- siege savagery & scorched earth
- the Lionheart is gradually pushing back the forces of King Philip of France. By his side in this epic struggle are Robert Earl of Locksley better known as the erstwhile outlaw Robin Hood & Sir Alan Dale his loyal friend & a musician & warrior of great skill & renown. But while the battles rage & the bodies pile up Robin seems only to be interested in making a profit from the devastation of war while Alan is preoccupied with discovering the identity the man who ordered his father's death ten years earlier
- & the mystery is leading him to Paris deep in the heart of the enemy's territory.. .


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Greater & Lesser Helium are united behind Dejah Thoris. But just when things seem to be getting back to normal Heliums precious supply of water begins running dry. Dejah heads to the Antarctic ice caps to investigate only to find herself pulled into the deadly mysteries of the forbidden south. This is a swashbuckling adventure of sky pirates renegade princesses lost treasure & ancient curses abound in Dejah Thoris: Pirate Queen of Mars"! This title collects issues numbered 6-10 of the ongoing series along with a complete cover gallery & bonus material." ...

More fantastic adventure tales written by Bernard Cornwell. This collection contains Excalibur Winter King & Enemy of God. A triology containing Excalibur Winter King & Enemy of God. Excalibur The third novel in the Warlords Chronicle Excalibur: A Novel of Arthur immerses the reader in the Britain of the Dark Ages. Merlin the greatest of the Druids believes that the ancient gods are deserting Britain & that the invading Saxons cant be defeated without the gods help. Mordred reigns with a brutal hand & Arthur sees his dreams of peace evaporate. The author provides exciting descriptions of swordplay & battles interspersed with somewhat gruesome depictions of ordinary life in those days--greasy waist-length beards serving as napkins lambs bloodily sacrificed before festivals & rampant lice. Winter King Cornwell really is one of the nations most impressive authors. & whether hes writing a maritime thriller or a napoleonic war novel he never disapoints. The Winter King sees the beginning of the Warlord Chronicles quite possibly the best series hes written & follows the story of Derfel through childhood into Arthurs service & in the following books through war & into his old age. Enemy of God Enemy of God is the second book in The Warlord Chronicles series by Bernard Cornwell. The trilogy tells the legend of Arthur seen through the eyes of his follower Derfel Cadarn. ...