It is a fresh new look for this hilarious story by the much-loved Dick King-Smith. Long ago in the cold lands of the North there lived a troll named Ulf who had a very bad habit
- he liked to eat fingers! Many many men women & children had found their hands a finger short thanks to the razor-sharp teeth of the Finger-eater. & who knows how many more might have suffered the same fate if it hadn't been for the actions of a resolute girl called Gudrun! From the much-loved Dick King-Smith author of children's classics such as The Sheep-Pig" (filmed as " Babe")."
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Fingerprints of the Gods is the revolutionary rewrite of history that has persuaded millions of readers throughout the world to change their preconceptions about the history behind modern society. An intellectual detective story this unique history book directs probing questions at orthodox history presenting disturbing new evidence that historians have tried
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- to explain. This groundbreaking evidence
Includes:: Accurate ancient maps that show the world as it last looked during the Ice Age thousands of years before any civilisation capable of making such maps is supposed to have existed. Evidence of the devastating scientific & astronomical information encoded into prehistoric myths. The incredible feat of the construction of the great pyramids of Egypt & of megalithic temples on the Giza plateau. The mysterious astronomical alignments of the pyramids & the Great Sphinx. The antediluvian geology of the Sphinx. The megalithic temples of the Andes. The myths of Viracocha & Quetzalcoatl. The pyramids of the Sun & the Moon in Mexico. The doomsday calendar & eerie memories of the ancient Maya. The warning from the Hopi of Arizona.


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London 1862. Sue Trinder orphaned at birth grows up among petty thieves
- fingersmiths
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" There wasnt a meeting when someone didnt mention Black Hawk Down. ""
- A senior Obama administration official
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From author of Wreck this Journal" Keri Smith's " Finish this Book" is a creative adventure where the reader is the main character
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Full of relevant diverse & current real-world applications Stefan Waner & Steven Costenobles FINITE MATHEMATICS & APPLIED CALCULUS 6E International Edition helps you relate to mathematics. A large number of the applications are based on real referenced data from business economics the life sciences & the social sciences. Thorough clearly delineated spreadsheet & TI Graphing Calculator instruction appears throughout the book. Acclaimed for its readability & supported by the authors popular website this book will help you grasp & understand mathematics-whatever your learning style may be. ...

WINNER OF THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE Julian Treslove a professionally unspectacular former BBC radio producer & Sam Finkler a popular Jewish philosopher writer & television personality are old school friends. Despite very different lives theyve never quite lost touch with each other
- or with their former teacher Libor Sevcik. Both Libor & Finkler are recently widowed & together with Treslove they share a sweetly painful evening revisiting a time before they had loved & lost. It is that very evening when Treslove hesitates a moment as he walks home that he is attacked
- & his whole sense of who & what he is slowly & ineluctably changes.

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Summers of endless light balance freezing but magical winters in this Europe s wild deep north. Andy Symington Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 2 expert authors 3 months of research 187 888 lakes 1 Santa Claus sighting Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Comprehensive planning tools The Great Outdoors feature At-a-glance practical info In-depth background ...

Baedeker; the most famous & cherished travel brand in the world is now adding this exciting new title Finland to its innovative series. This superb full-colour illustrated guide features 3D laminated cut-outs to show you the key sights in perspective & a large fully-indexed pull-out map. Additional detailed maps & plans can also be found throughout the guide clearly pin-pointing the best places to stay & the top places to eat & drink. At the heart of the guide is a wealth of comprehensive information written by experts on the sights & top attractions in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Also included are great practical travel tips covering accommodation & food & drink for all budgets entertainment sport transport & health; not to mention some insider tips for saving money or having a unique travel experience. There is also a variety of recommended tours covering the best routes available to ensure you get the most from your destination. The plastic wallet means that you can keep the guide & map together & ensures that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker
- setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
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Experience all of Finlands attractions with this up-to-date authoritative guide packed with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- thats what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Youll discover excellent hotels restaurants trendy places to go plus shopping tips suggestions for those on a tight budget details of all the sports & activities on offer & ideas for Travel with Kids. Also contains: the Perfect Route Festival & Events Travel Tips Links Blogs Apps & more Finnish phrasebook & a comprehensive index. Beware
- it could easily happen that you travel to Finland & end up not wanting to leave this stunning place. Suomi (thats what Finns call Finland) has an extraordinary coastline with lots of rocky islands a never ending blue-green patchwork of forest & water vast expanses of moorland & tundra silver midsummer nights & northern lights in winter. With MARCO POLO Finland youll immerse yourself in a very special lifestyle & discover the out-of-the-ordinary among its lively art scene at its colourful festivals & while tasting Finnish specialities. Where else in the world can you pick berries & mushrooms in dense forests & dance tango in the streets at night? Or sweat in the smoke sauna & meet up to drink vodka afterwards? Youll appreciate the tranquillity of the thousand lakes as much as the noisy evenings in karaoke bars. Celebrate the Finnish way
- youll love it. The Insider Tips reveal amongst other things where you can experience the variety of Finnish cuisine & how you can explore the fascinating world of Lapl&. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if youre on a tight budget & where to pick up some real bargains. Go fishing swimming in icy water & even dog sledding: youll find selected listings & tips in the Sports & Activities chapter. Finally the Dos & Donts point out some of the things you need to be aware of & watch out for when visiting the country. MARCO POLO Finland provides comprehensive coverage of the country. To help you get around theres a detailed road atlas inside a folding city map of Helsinki in the backcover plus a handy pull-out map. A must-have for all travellers including those who havent bought a travel guide in the past
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