Tavi of Calderon now captain of his own Legion has been fighting a bitter war for two years. Then he discovers the invading Canim warriors are harbingers of a far greater threat. The Canim are being hunted in their turn by a savage race that forced them from their homeland
- & which has pursued them to the Aleran borders. With options fast running out Tavi proposes an alliance with the Canim. But the Senate's new military commander wishes only to wipe out the Canim 'scourge' & would also kill Aleran slaves that have sought freedom with these aggressors. Tavi must reconcile Aleran & Canim slavemaster & slave Citizen & Proletarian if an alliance is to be forced. & he must lead his Legion in defiance of the law against both friend & enemy
- before the greatest army of all launches its assault.

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Zara & her friends knew they hadnt solved the pixie problem for good. Far from it. The kings needs grow deeper every day hes stuck in captivity while his control over his people becomes weaker. Its made him vulnerable. & now theres a new king in town. A turf war is imminent. The new pixie king is moving in quickly. He swears that he & Zara are destined to be together that hes one of the good guys. Zara isnt so sure. Despite herself she wants to trust the new king but theres a lot more than her relationship with boyfriend Nick at stake. Its her life
- & his.
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Now that Cassie is part of the most alluring & deadly clique imaginable she is starting to realise that power comes with a price
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This book seeks to promote closer collaboration between bird-keepers & veterinarians. The emphasis is on maintaining health & preventing disease rather than treating ailments. One section is orientated specifically towards veterinary surgeons & provides information on diagnosis & treatment. ...

AD 51. Bran is a slave a prisoner of Rome but dreams of one day returning to his homeland Britannia to fight against the Romans. When the proud young slave is overheard criticizing Rome he is thrown into prison & faces execution the next day. Luckily his cell mate Caratacus is a very special prisoner indeed
- a British chief. He believes he has a way to save both their skins but he'll need Bran's help. A tale based on a key moment in Roman history full of Terry Deary's dark humour & dry wit.
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Out of the limelight... Domenico Volpe has been a paparazzi target for years with his rugged Roman looks glamorous lifestyle & most recently a family tragedy. Now the woman at the centre of it all has been released from prison hell do whatever it takes to keep her quiet. & into the fire! Domenico ensures that Lucy Knight accepts his offer of refuge on his well-guarded offshore estate. While the media furore abates on the mainland things are heating up on the island! & Domenico is beginning to doubt Lucys guilt as he uncovers the innocent sensual woman behind the tough facade... Im a first time reader to Annie Wests work & have to say she did not disappoint. Beautifully written & filled with real passion...big thumbs up!
- Jess Retired Lincoln
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It is the year 1152 & a beautiful woman rides through France fleeing her crown her two young daughters & a shattered marriage. Her husband Louis of France has been more monk than monarch & certainly not a lover. Now Eleanor of Aquitaine has one sole purpose: to return to her duchy & marry the man she loves Henry Plantagenet destined for greatness as King of Engl&. It will be a union founded on lust renowned as one of the most vicious marriages in history & it will go on to forge a great empire & a devilish brood. This is a story of the making of nations & of passionate conflicts: between Henry II & Thomas Becket; between Eleanor & Henrys formidable mother Matilda; between father & sons as Henrys children take up arms against him
- & finally between Henry & Eleanor herself.
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A devastating indictment of the corruption at the heart of the British State by one of our most popular media figures. George Monbiot made his name exposing the corruption of foreign governments; now he turns his keen eye on Britain. In the most explosive book on British politics of the new decade Monbiot uncovers what many have suspected but few have been able to prove: that corporations have become so powerful they now threaten the foundations of democratic government. Many of the stories George Monbiot recounts have never been told before & they could scarcely be more embarrassing to a government that claims to act on behalf of all of us. Some are
- or should be
- resigning matters. Effectively the British government has collaborated in its own redundancy by ceding power to international bodies controlled by corporations. CAPTIVE STATE highlights the long term threat to our society & ultimately shows us ways in which we can hope to withstand the might of big business.

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Captivity Slavery & Survival as a Far East POW is the incredibly moving story of Gus Anckorn a British soldier who was captured by the Japanese & held for over three & a half years. Before the war Gus was a magician & throughout the war entertained both fellow soldiers & Japanese guards with his tricks. Gus has a brilliant sense of humour & a tell it as it is attitude which got him into a number of scrapes with both the Japanese & his own side. He has a remarkable humility to his character & is extremely endearing both in the book & face to face guaranteeing massive media attention. Gus experienced terrible ordeals that no one should have to face. He should have been killed on four or five occasions but remarkably survived due to quick thinking & good luck. Gus also reveals the heartache of leaving his fiancee behind & not knowing if he would ever see her again. This is an incredibly moving book & will surely be considered as one of the classic Far East POW stories. Gus is still alive & active today very publicity focused & well connected. He still holds the unique claim of being the youngest ever member of the Magic Circle & is now currently their oldest ever member. He is also a member of the Masons. Gus has appeared on BBC TV when they arranged for him to meet a Japanese POW camp guard on the bridge at Kwai. ...

ANGELICA CYNSTER is certain she'll recognise the love of her life at first sight. When her eyes meet those of a mysterious nobleman across a candlelit ballroom & her pulse begins to quicken she knows beyond doubt that he's the one. But her heart is soon pounding for an entirely different reason when this same man abducts her whisking her out of London; into the wild & untamed Scottish highlands. Angelica had always considered herself an expert in the art of assessing gentlemen
- could she have really been so wrong? The eighth Earl of Glencrae has no choice but to kidnap Angelica. To save his castle & his clan he must persuade her to assist him
- & he's prepared to offer marriage to seal the deal.. .

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