One boy.. . One dragon.. .A world of adventure. When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered & he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny magic & power. With only an ancient sword & the advice of an old storyteller for guidance Eragon & the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain & dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands... ...

When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered & he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny magic & power. With only an ancient sword & the advice of an old storyteller for guidance Eragon & the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain & dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands... ...

Greetings Dragon Rider. It is a great honour to be chosen as a Rider. I have compiled these papers for you as an introduction to the most important peoples places & things within Alagaesia. Study them most carefully for some day your life may depend upon this information. Mine has & more than once. Eragon Shadeslayer. This is a full-colour extravaganza an exploration deep into the world of Alagaesia as told by Eragon himself hero of ERAGON ELDEST & BRISINGR. In fifteen lavishly illustrated spreads the reader is invited to explore the landscape & cities of Alagaesia & its many races including dragons humans Urgals dwarves & elves. Each spread is filled with special effects & stunning examples of paper engineering & other elements. ...

Eric is the Discworld's only demonology hacker. The trouble is he's not very good at it. All he wants is the usual three wishes: to be immortal rule the world & have the most beautiful woman fall madly in love with him. The usual stuff. But what he gets is Rincewind the Disc's most incompetent wizard & Rincewind's Luggage (the world's most dangerous travel accessory) into the bargain. Terry Pratchett's hilarious take on the Faust legend stars many of the Discworld's most popular characters in an outrageous adventure that will leave Eric wishing once more
- this time quite fervently that he'd never been born.
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Eric is the Discworlds only demonology hacker. Pity hes not very good at it. All he wants is his three wishes granted. Nothing fancy
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Eric Bristow MBE is considered to be the greatest darts player of all time. He was an unmistakable figure on the oche during his 1980s heyday & became renowned not just for the number of world titles he won but for his arrogance on stage & off it. In this candid account Bristow reveals how darts proved a salvation from his early life as a cat burglar shoplifter & thug introducing him to a new world of beer babes & undreamed of success. & in his rapid rise to the top he gives fascinating insights into the characters that pioneered darts in those early days & how when his own career began to slide at the end of the decade he trained his protege Phil ' The Power' Taylor turning him into the most successful player darts has ever known. Bristow holds nothing back as he reveals his battle with dartitis a psychological condition which left him unable to let go of the dart & almost destroyed his career; his relationship with girlfriend & former women's world darts champion Maureen Flowers; & his occasional all-too-public falls from grace. Bristow's life story is a thrill-a-minute ride through the raucous world of darts & how it has helped to shape & drive his life over the past forty years. ...

Eric Carle's Very Special Baby Book" is a perfect gift for new parents. This very special keepsake baby book is the perfect way to record all those important first occasions for a newborn baby: from very first steps to first teeth & favourite colours. With stunning illustrations from " Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar" & other favourite stories there is room to record memories & personal details as well as spaces for photographs & special envelopes to keep precious mementos. It is a delightful gift for any new parent to treasure. Eric Carle is an internationally bestselling & award-winning author & illustrator of books for very young children. He was born in New York but spent his early life in Germany. He returned to the States in his early twenties & worked as a graphic designer & an art director before he began creating children's books. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife Barbara." ...

Eric Clapton is far more than a rock star. Like Dylan & Mc Cartney he is an icon & a living legend. He has sold tens of millions of records played sell-out concerts all over the world & been central to the significant musical developments of his era. His guitar playing has seen him hailed as God. Now for the first time Eric tells the story of his personal & professional journeys in this pungent witty & painfully honest autobiography. These are the memoirs of a survivor someone who has reached the pinnacle of success who has had it all but whose demons have never left him. Eric tells his story as it is hiding nothing with a directness & searing honesty that will make this book one of the most compelling memoirs of our time. ...

Bring a touch of A-list glamour to your table with over 20 inspirational celebration cakes from a master patissier. From a magnificent h&-painted Toile de Jouy wedding cake to a sparkling bejewelled tower & a delicious 1920s-inspired American retro cake there are designs to suit all tastes in this stunning collection. Each masterpiece is accompanied by clear step-by-step photographs & easy-to-follow instructions for decoration. In addition a comprehensive introductory section covering tools & equipment basic recipes assembly & decorating techniques will provide you with all you need to create flawless mouthwatering cakes. ...

Through the inspiring film Chariots of Fire the world knows something of the athlete who ran for gold at the Paris Olympics in 1924. Pure Gold does full justice to his sporting career but also tells the larger story of Eric Liddell: his upbringing in China as the son of missionary parents his deep love for his devoted wife Florence his zealous & outspoken faith & his tragic death at a Japanese internment camp just months before the end of the Second World War. Pure Gold is widely considered to be the best biography of Eric Liddell. Comprehensive & moving & supported by 16 pages of photographs & significant supplementary material it was first published in the US & has not previously had a UK edition. ...