The opening of the pioneering Liverpool & Manchester Railway in 1830 marked the beginning of the railways' vital role in changing the face of Britain. Fire & Steam" celebrates the vision & determination of the ambitious Victorian pioneers who developed this revolutionary transport system & the navvies who cut through the land to enable a countrywide network to emerge. From the early days of steam to electrification via the railways' magnificent contribution in two world wars the chequered history of British Rail & the buoyant future of the train " Fire & Steam" examines the social & economical importance of the railway & how it helped to form the Britain of today." ...

The third title in bestselling author Simon Scarrow's Revolution series: a quartet of novels focusing on two giants of European history Wellington & Napoleon. In the early years of the nineteenth century Arthur Wellesley (elevated to Viscount Wellington in the course of the novel) & Napoleon Bonaparte are well established as men of military genius. Wellesley has returned from India where his skill & bravery made a remarkable impression on his superiors. He faces trials & tribulations on the political scene before becoming embroiled militarily in Copenhagen then Portugal & finally Spain. Napoleon established as Emperor is cementing his control on Europe intending finally to crush his hated foe across the Channel: Great Britain. The time is fast approaching when Wellington & Napoleon will come face to face in confrontation
- & only one man can emerge victorious...
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This is Captain Daniel Rawson's most dangerous escapade yet. Flanders 1707. Returning to camp from a dangerous solo mission behind enemy lines Captain Daniel Rawson finds himself stranded with French soldiers in fierce pursuit. A kindly farmer helps Daniel hide & then to escape
- but with dire consequences. Back in England there is political unrest. Queen Anne's favour has shifted causing the Duke of Marlborough to resign as Commander-in-Chief. & all the while the treacherous & scheming Duc de Vendome is hell-bent on capturing Daniel by any means at his disposal including kidnapping the beautiful Amalia. With the odds stacked against him Daniel aided by his friend Henry Welbeck must face his greatest challenge yet & fight for his life at the bloody battle of Oudenarde.
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Guaranteed to be incredible fantastical & the ultimate page-turner this final title in The Last Dragon Chronicles brings together the amazing characters & wonderful worlds that Chris d' Lacey has drawn on throughout the series
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Atticus the Storyteller is on a quest. As he travels Atticus tells tales of fearful monsters & fabulous beasts gods & goddesses heroes & heroines. Enter his world & face: Heracles
- the bravest hero ever The Furies
- terrifying executors of justice Geryon
- a hideous giant Hera
- the most scheming goddess of all Brought to life with Anthony Lewiss vivid illustrations read the next instalment of Atticuss thrilling journey through a world of ancient beasts & heroes in this must-have collection of books.



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The first man & woman are lonely. What to do? They decide to fashion children out of clay. As they are baking the little figures in their fire theyre constantly interrupted by visits from the sky-god Nyame. As a result some of the children are pale & underdone some are left in so long that they come out very dark & the rest are every shade between. Frane Lessacs gorgeous gouache paintings inspired by West African masks & pottery & Eric Madderns vivid text make this one of the most compelling of creation myths for young readers. ...

It's been six months since Kate Michael & Emma confronted the Dire Magnus but the trail to their long-lost family remains cold. Then Michael & Emma find the man who was the last person to see them. He knows about a secret map of a distant mysterious land
- maybe this is the clue that will lead them to their parents... Meanwhile Kate's connection to The Book of Time" grows ever stronger & when a dangerous trick traps her in the past she must find new friends to help her return home. Once more the children must embark on a daring & perilous quest to find the second Book of Beginning & harness its power. But will it be enough to save them all?"
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It's been six months since Kate Michael & Emma confronted the Dire Magnus but the trail to their long-lost family remains cold. Then Michael & Emma find the man who was the last person to see them. He knows about a secret map of a distant mysterious land
- maybe this is the clue that will lead them to their parents... Meanwhile Kate's connection to the Book of Time grows ever stronger & when a dangerous trick traps her in the past she must find new friends to help her return home. Once more the children must embark on a daring & perilous quest to find the second Book of Beginning & harness its power. But will it be enough to save them all?
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Twenty-five years ago the world changed forever. A great war which had raged for three years ended & the reign of the Demons began... Within the crumbling walls of Fire City fifteen-year-old Martha is a member of the resistance a small band of humans fighting for freedom in a lawless & horrifying new world. Amidst the chaos of battle arrives Jonah a handsome stranger with a thirst for revenge & a power to destroy the Demon rulers. As Martha & Jonah's lives collide the future of the resistance is altered forever. The battle for humankind will now begin... This is an epic story of catastrophe survival & the power of humanity. ...

Take your child on a fantastic board-book adventure! Open up the front cover shaped like a fire engine & climb aboard. Youll get to meet a fireman watch the special ladder open up & discover whats in the cab. Read it together with your child
- the lively & engaging words are perfect for reading aloud to young children.
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