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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Hidden away in the vast & forbidding deserts of North Africa Taita has passed the years since the death of his beloved Queen Lostris in prayer & study. He has become the Warlock wise in the lore of the ancient Gods an adept of magic & the supernatural. Now Taita answers the summons from the beyond. He leaves the desert vastness & returns to the world of men to find himself plunged into a terrible conflict against the forces of evil which threaten to overwhelm the throne & the realm of Egypt & to destroy the young prince Nefer who is the grandson of Queen Lostris. With vivid depictions of battle & intrigue of love & passion with fascinating characters both good & evil Wilbur Smith brings to life in colourful detail the world of ancient Egypt. This is a masterful feat of story telling by one of the world's best-selling authors. ...

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
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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. ...

For anyone fascinated by Jewish culinary culture look no further. With incredible elan Ruth Joseph together with food writer Simon Round takes you on a mouthwatering exploration of recipes lovingly created by generations of Ashkenazi & Sephardi Jewish mothers for family meals & festive celebrations. The book emphasises the centrality of Jewish food to Jewish life & showcases Ruths fascination with the origins of ingredients & meanings of dishes. The books 150 accessible recipes enable you to make authentic Jewish food without the intimidation. Chapters include starters salads preserves desserts fish poultry meat. There are also chapters on Jewish bread & Passover dishes & a demystifying glossary of terms & easy-to-digest breakdown of Jewish dietary laws. Learn how to master everything from Holishkes (individual stuffed cabbage leaves in a rich tomato sauce) to the Blintz (pancakes filled with sweetened cream cheese) & Kreplach which is served at Purim & Yom Kippur. In addition to its host of classic dishes the book also contains modern recipes & plenty of vegetarian options such as Baba Ganoush Hummus & Falafel to satisfy everyone. ...