Auric Goldfinger: cruel clever frustratingly careful is a cheat at Canasta & a crook on a massive scale in everyday life. The sort of man James Bond hates. So it's fortunate that Bond is the man charged by both the Bank of England & MI5 to discover what this the richest man in the country intends to do with his ill-gotten gains
- & what his connection is with SMERSH the feared Soviet spy-killing corps. But once inside this deadly criminal's organization 007 finds that Goldfinger's schemes are more grandiose
- & lethal
- than anyone could have imagined. Not only is he planning the greatest gold robbery in history but mass murder as well...


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Goldfinger" is the seventh of Ian Flemings James Bond novels & takes the British spy across the globe to destroy a gold-obsessed megalomaniac... Auric Goldfinger: cruel clever frustratingly careful. A cheat at Canasta & a crook on a massive scale in everyday life. The sort of man James Bond hates. So its fortunate that Bond is the man charged by both the Bank of England & MI5 to discover what the richest man in the country intends to do with his ill-gotten gains
- & what his connection is with SMERSH the feared Soviet spy-killing corps. But once inside this deadly criminals organization 007 finds that Goldfingers schemes are more grandiose
- & lethal
- than anyone could have imagined. Not only is he planning the greatest gold robbery in history but mass murder as well."


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Auric Goldfinger
- cruel clever & frustratingly careful
- is a cheat at Canasta & a crook on a massive scale in everyday life.

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WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY KATE MOSSE ' You're stale tired of having to be tough. You want a change. You've seen too much death' In Fleming's seventh 007 novel a private assignment sets Bond on the trail of a criminal mastermind
- Auric Goldfinger. But greed & power have created a deadly opponent who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
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The RAF & Commonwealth air crews were bound by regulations & discipline during WWII. Survival was by no means a certainty with casualties becoming a part of everyday life. The evolution of non-established clubs was recognised & regarded as an important area within RAF history that boosted moral. The regulations flexed to allow membership pins & badges to be worn on RAF & Commonwealth flying uniforms. This book allows the reader to experience a number of individual stories & understand the relevance of being a:
- Goldfish (Lives saved by the use of personal life preservers & dinghies) Caterpillar (Lives saved by parachutes) or:
- Guinea Pig (Lives saved by pioneering surgery conducted by Archibald Mc Indoe at the Queen Victoria Hospital Sussex) In many instances the accounts are recalled in great detail from the official records of medals & awards. True heroism & gallant deeds supported by original photographs create an easy to read book revealing areas of interest not previously visited in this format.

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Jack Frost has promised not to trouble the Rainbow Fairies again but he didnt say anything about the Weather Fairies! Now he has stolen the feathers from Doodle the weather-vane cockerel in charge of the weather. Its up to Rachel & Kirsty to get each of the feathers back from Jack Frosts goblins with a little bit of help from the weather fairies. Goldie the sunshine fairy is all hot & bothered without her shimmery sunshine feather. Can Rachel & Kirsty seek it out & put a stop to a sticky situation? ...

A classic fairy tale is wittily retold by the celebrated Allan Ahlberg with charming illustrations by his daughter Jessica Ahlberg. Everyone knows what happened when Goldilocks met the three bears. But when she encounters a whopping thirty-three bears a strange-talking Blim or even three little pigs on her search for porridge the stories end a bit differently. Lift the flaps & pull the tabs to join Goldilocks in a hilarious series of adventures as award-winning storyteller Allan Ahlberg & his daughter Jessica put their own stamp on a timeless tale. It is written by one of Britains best-loved authors. Allan Ahlberg has written numerous childrens classics & won many awards including the Kate Greenway Medal & the Kurt Maschler Award. This is his first novelty book since the critically acclaimed The Jolly Postman". Exquisitely illustrated & beautifully presented this book would make a perfect gift. Children will love the unexpected twists to the traditional story." ...

Read it yourself" is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in the " Read it yourself with Ladybird" series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This Read it yourself version of " Goldilocks & the Three Bears" is a level 1 title & so suitable for children who are beginning to learn to read. The story is told simply using short sentences & a small number of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader." ...

When Goldilocks goes to collect flowers in the wood she gets lost & stumbles upon a pretty house in a clearing. She looks inside & sees a table with three chairs: a big chair a medium chair & a little chair & in front of each chair is a steaming bowl of porridge. The porridge smells so good & Goldilocks is so hungry that she opens the door & walks inside. But this house belongs to three bears: a big daddy bear a medium mummy bear & a little baby bear -- & they'll be back soon. This is a beautiful interpretation of a classic story. Gerda Muller's timeless intricate illustrations offer wonderful extra detail for children to enjoy. From the very first page she

Includes:: big medium & little versions of birds squirrels mice plates umbrellas slippers & more. Children & parents will notice new things each time.

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This is a retelling of Goldilocks & the Three Bears for early readers from Ladybird. Based on the traditional fairy tale ' Goldilocks & the Three Bears' this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the naughty Goldilocks into the house of the three bears & see what happens when they come home & find her! This hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm & rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud & sharing with 2-4 year olds. This book is part of Ladybirds ' First Favourite Tales' series
- these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories & fairy tales & the books are just right for those just learning to read. Look out for other books in the series: The Elves & the Shoemaker; Goldilocks & the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
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