Another deliciously squirmy story about Harry the Poisonous Centipede with all of Lynne Reid Banks's usual charm & humour. Tony Ross's wonderful illustrations perfectly capture the small world of Harry. ' Suddenly the most awful thing happened. Something tightened around Harry's middle! He almost jumped into the air with fright...' When Harry the poisonous centipede's best friend George goes missing Harry goes to find him. But dangerous things lurk outside his nest-tunnel like flying swoopers belly crawlers furry biters &
- most terrifying of all
- Hoo-Mins!

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In April 2011 four soldiers
- each a veteran of recent conflicts who suffered devastating injuries in the line of duty
- set

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On February 28 2008 to great international surprise the British Ministry of Defense released a statement acknowledging that Prince Harry--son of the late Princess Diana & third in line to the British throne--had secretly been deployed to Afghanistan. Subsequent reports revealed that the prince had killed up to thirty Taliban insurgents in directing at least three air strikes & that he had helped Gurkha troops repel a ground attack of Taliban insurgents using a machine gun. On Februrary 29 Prince Harry was withdrawn from the country with distinction via a covert SAS deployment. This is the amazing story of the first British royal to serve his country in 25 years & his 10 heroic weeks of combat. ...

Who is Harry Redknapp? Football genius or football chancer? Master tactician or practical joker? How is it that even when he was facing court proceedings for tax evasion so many people were still seriously tipping him to be the next England manager? How can one man have two such diametrically opposed & incompatible career trajectories? Does the longing to have an English manager in charge of the national side warp people's thinking?' To Portsmouth fans Redknapp was the man who walked on water & won them an FA Cup. To Southampton fans he is still the devil incarnate who had them relegated before jumping ship to their arch rivals. Spurs fans aren't sure what he is bit don't care as long as he keeps the team together & winning. Sometimes he's the Messiah at others the clown. Whoever he is Crace is determined to find out. ...

Harry isn't very pleased when he inherits a parrot from Great-Uncle George but Maddison is no ordinary parrot. Not only can he talk but you can have conversations with him & he & Harry quickly become great friends
- but then Maddison is stolen. Will he & Harry ever be reunited?
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' Their realm is held in balance by their union.. . Break that union & the Three Countries will fall apart.' Otori Takeo & Kaede have ruled the Three Countries peacefully for over sixteen years following the events laid out in the epic Tales of the Otori. They have three daughters: Shigeko fifteen years old & heir to the Otori & Maya & Miki thirteen-year-old twins who have inherited the supernatural skills of their father. Kaede knows nothing of the prophecy that Takeo will die at the hands of his son & longs to give him a male child. Nor does she know of the boy he fathered sixteen years ago -- a boy whose heart is filled with hatred & whose skills as a Ghostmaster give him the power to incite the dead. Takeo is determined that clan conflicts will never again ravage the Three Countries but warriors are born to fight: the warlord Arai Zenko has deadly ambitions the Emperor himself has challenged Takeo's rule & despite a delicate truce between the deadly Tribe & the Otori revenge still eats at the heart of renegade leader Kikuta Akio.. . Against these gathering threats Takeo draws strength from his love for Kaede but even this is not beyond the reach of their enemies... ...

Not a conventional history book but a collection of anecdotes & snippets spun together to create a captivating series of tales this book tells the story of England in a unique way: through its fascinating & colourful inn signs. Expect the unexpected! Read how each sign a work of art in its own right represents a small piece of Englands history its cultural political & scientific achievements its heroes & villains its personalities both real & legendary & its ancient customs & folklore. (Did you know: the first official" inn sign the White Hart was the emblem of King Richard II.) Take a random tour of England through London the picturesque cathedral cities old market towns quaint little villages & places of scenic beauty. Visit its legacy of inns & experience first hand the atmosphere of those special places where history was made. Indeed every inn sign is a part of the true treasury that is Englands heritage. Enhanced by extracts from favourite poems written over many centuries The Hart of England is illustrated throughout with photographs of hundreds of signs. A must for everyone who loves England!" ...

This book is an extensively revised edition of a highly successful & comprehensive introductory manual for the use of clinical hypnosis in the treatment of medical & psychological problems & disorders. Written with the interests & needs of the doctor or dentist in mind its practical & clear approach maintains the tradition of high-quality information & usefulness established in previous editions of this book. After exploring the theoretical & historical background to hypnosis & key techniques & approaches the book looks at specific clinical situations & problems in which hypnosis may have an impact & offers specific practical management guidelines including possible scripts. ...

This book tells the fascinating story of the town of Hartlepool. Covering events from the twelfth century through to today it provides a history of life here through the years with informative captions linking the old & the new. Featuring factories streets houses shops schools & churches & the people who lived learned worshipped & worked in them all aspects of life in Hartlepool & surrounding villages is covered. Hartlepool Through Time offers todays residents a unique glimpse of how their town used to look as well as exciting nostalgia in those who used to live or work here. The story of Hartlepool is of course the story of three towns: the ancient Hartlepool clustered around the Headland; the thriving Victorian new town of West Hartlepool; & the amalgamated Hartlepool comprising Old & West Hartlepool. ...

This is the ultimate guide to Hartlepool United featuring over 400 photographs of teams & players many of which have never previously been published. It contains full match stats player profiles & a year-on-year look at Hartlepool. It is a must-have for all Hartlepool United fans. Hartlepool United: The Complete Record" is the definitive record of the club since its formation in 1908. Written by Malcolm Errington the book covers every aspect of Hartlepool Uniteds history from the early days of the North Eastern League through to membership of the Football League to the present day. The book details the history of a unique football club who survived not only wartime bombardments but also a record 14 re-election applications to continue its unbroken membership of the Football League since 1922. Over 400 photographs & illustrations many never previously published support the text & provide an insight into the evolution of the club. Every Football League season is covered with match details including teams & substitutes where applicable. A personal & career biography of all 41 managers is included along with similar details of prominent players. A detailed commentary is included from the foundation of the club in 1908 as a member of the North Eastern League through to membership of the Football League Division 3 North in 1922 & the resulting rollercoaster ride through to the Second World War when the club was forced to withdraw from wartime football due to prevailing circumstances." ...