Life in Emond's Field has been pretty boring for Rand Al' Thor & his friends until a strange young woman arrives in their village. Moraine is an Aes Sedai a magician with the ability to wield the One Power & she brings warnings of a terrible evil awakening in the world. That very night the village is attacked by bloodthirsty Trollocs
- a fearsome tribe of beast-men thought to be no more than myth. As Emond's Field burns Moraine & her warrior-guardian help Rand & his companions to escape. But it is only the beginning of their troubles. For Moraine believes Rand Al' Thor is the Dragon Reborn & that he is fated to unite the world against the rising darkness & lead the fight against a being so powerful & evil it is known simply as the Dark One. Part One of the opening volume to Robert Jordan's classic Wheel of Time series The Eye of the World continues with TO THE BLIGHT also available in March 2003.
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In An Eye on the Hebrides" Mairi Hedderwick embarks on a six-month-long journey to 40 islands from Arran to Lewis recounting her pilgrimage around the archipelago of the Western Isles with which she has had a lifelong love affair. Filled with wit & wisdom that is matched by her spell-binding illustrations Mairi Hedderwick portrays the islands in all their diversity with swift & perceptive cameos of everyday life drawn with humor & affection alongside gorgeous landscapes which capture the truly magical beauty of the Hebrides." ...

Dive in & meet some of the scariest & deadliest sharks beneath the waves. From giant basking sharks to fearsome great whites this book lets your child discover all about sharks the most amazing creatures that live in the sea. It features fantastic facts & dramatic photographs that bring your child face-to-fin with sharks & will inspire them with a love of learning & discovery. It is brilliant for homework & school projects or just for fun. ...

Anthony Beavis is a man inclined to recoil from life. His past is haunted by the death of his best friend Brian & by his entanglement with the cynical & manipulative Mary Amberley. Realising that his determined detachment from the world has been motivated not by intellectual honesty but by moral cowardice Anthony attempts to find a new way to live. Eyeless in Gaza" is considered by many to be Huxleys definitive work of fiction." ...

Play peekaboo with your baby & hear them giggle in delight as hidden surprises are revealed! Read together & lift the giant flaps to reveal eyes noses & toes; then explore the soft shiny & bumpy textures. Is dolly hiding her shiny eyes? Where is teddys soft nose? & who will you discover when you look in the mirror? Find them all theyre waiting to say Peekaboo! This is an award-winning series for babies perfect for developing imagination early-thinking & memory skills. ...

How many parents would believe their thirteen year old son who told them that two vampires & a hooded stranger had tried to abduct him? Strange thing is young Ethan Fox is convinced his parents George & Betsy do believe him. Could it have something to do with the mysterious poem he wrote in his sleep? Or maybe it has something to do with his past the past he cannot remember before his eighth birthday. Something strange is afoot & it is about to turn Ethans world upside down. While holidaying with his parents to get away from the crazy events of the previous two weeks Ethan encounters a young girl named Haley Hunt who he is strongly drawn to & the feeling is mutual. Together Ethan & Haley are lured to The Residence home of the Caretakers an organisation of intelligent beings sent to earth to nurture the human race & protect them from unearthly influences. Armed with special abilities including the power to evolve any earthly creature the Caretakers take in their unexpected guests. They have been watching young Ethan Fox & are curious as to why the Grimleavers their mortal enemy on earth would want to abduct a young human child. Together Ethan & Haley journey to magical worlds make new friends & help the Caretakers unravel the stories greatest mysteries. Along the way they learn that the Caretakers have been here since the beginning of human history & have played a key role in shaping human lore. In their world vampires werewolves trolls & even Medusa herself really do exist but have been kept hidden from the human world around them. Ethan is the key as they ultimately discover the Grimleavers true intentions to unlock the four portals to the elemental worlds of the Chrysalis. ...

While evidence is gathered & the land of Delain mourns Flagg the Kings magician unscrupulous greedy & powerful plots. Soon the Kings elder son Peter is imprisoned in the needle the top of a high tower for his fathers murder. & Thomas inherits the throne. Only Peter knows the truth of his innocence & the true evil that is Flagg. Only Peter can save Delain from the horror the magician has in store. He has a plan but it is rife with danger. & if he fails he wont get a second chance.. .A captivating tale of heroic adventure of dragons & princes of mysterious mice & men from the pen of the master storyteller. There is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world ever. Described in the Daily Express as a fabulous teller of stories Stephen King writes books that draw you in & are impossible to put down. The King is dead murdered by an unusual poison. ...

The guide that shows you what others only tell you. Explore & enjoy 1 000 years of classical music with this unique collaboration from DK & Classic FM. From Beethoven to Tchaikovsky Cosi Fan Tutte to Swan Lake discover the lives & works of the great composers performers instruments & key works with this definitive visual guide to classical music. ...

This title covers everything you ever wanted to know about fishing: from tackle baits lures species & techniques to where to fish. Whether youre a newcomer to fishing or an experienced angler brushing up your skills this is your perfect companion to every aspect of the sport. Pick up essential techniques on how to cast play & land your catch whether youre course fishing for trout or landing marlin on the open sea. Get yourself properly equipped following expert advice on rods reels lines baits lures as well as clothing & accessories. Plus discover the best places to go fishing with a superb directory of marine & freshwater species covering where you can find them across the world. This is an exciting addition to Eyewitness Companions"; the visual reference series covering favourite hobbies & pastimes from whisky & opera to horse riding." ...

Parlez-vous Francais? In just 15 minutes a day you can speak & understand French with complete confidence with this revolutionary new system for learning a language. The unique visual approach makes learning quick easy & fun. No writing or homework
- just use the cover to hide the answers & test yourself as you learn. Real-life examples cover every holiday & business situation & the accompanying CD will help you to perfect your pronunciation. Whether starting from scratch or just in need of a refresher there is no easier way to learn French
- fast.

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