When the body of a half-drowned elf is found floating in the seas of the Blue Divide an old mystery resurfaces. Thirty years ago an expedition in search of a legendary ancient magic set out. But none who went ever returned. Until now. For the rescued elf carries a map covered with mysterious symbols only one man can decipher. That man is Walker Boh the last of the Druids. But one other person understands the maps significance
- the Ilse Witch a beautiful but twisted young woman who wields a magic as potent as Walkers own. She will stop at nothing to possess the map
- & the magic it leads to. To stop her Walker must find the magic first. & thus begins the voyage of the sleek swift airship Jerle Shannara. The company chosen by Walker must fly into the face of unknown terrors while the Ilse Witch & her dark allies follow waiting to strike...

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Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi are the men behind the bestselling Ottolenghi: The Cookbook. Their chain of restaurants is famous for its innovative flavours stylish design & superb cooking. At the heart of Yotam & Sami's food is a shared home city: Jerusalem. Both were born there in the same year Sami on the Arab east side & Yotam in the Jewish west. Nearly 30 years later they met in London & discovered they shared a language a history & a love of great food. Jerusalem sets 100 of Yotam & Sami's inspired accessible recipes within the cultural & religious melting pot of this diverse city. With culinary influences coming from its Muslim Jewish Arab Christian & Armenian communities & with a Mediterranean climate the range of ingredients & styles is stunning. From recipes for soups (spicy frikkeh soup with meatballs) meat & fish (chicken with caramelized onion & cardamom rice sea bream with harissa & rose) vegetables & salads (spicy beetroot leek & walnut salad) pulses & grains (saffron rice with barberries & pistachios) to cakes & desserts (clementine & almond syrup cake) there is something new for everyone to discover. Packed with beautiful recipes & with gorgeous photography throughout Jerusalem showcases sumptuous Ottolenghi dishes in a dazzling setting. ...

Yotam Ottolenghi & Sami Tamimi are the men behind the bestselling Ottolenghi: The Cookbook. Their chain of restaurants is famous for its innovative flavours stylish design & superb cooking. At the heart of Yotam & Samis food is a shared home city: Jerusalem. Both were born there in the same year Sami on the Arab east side & Yotam in the Jewish west. Nearly 30 years later they met in London & discovered they shared a language a history & a love of great food. Jerusalem sets 100 of Yotam & Samis inspired accessible recipes within the cultural & religious melting pot of this diverse city. With culinary influences coming from its Muslim Jewish Arab Christian & Armenian communities & with a Mediterranean climate the range of ingredients & styles is stunning. From soups (spicy frikkeh soup with meatballs) meat & fish (chicken with caramelized onion & cardamom rice sea bream with harissa & rose) vegetables & salads (spicy beetroot leek & walnut salad) pulses & grains (saffron rice with barberries & pistachios) to cakes & desserts (clementine & almond syrup cake) there is something new for everyone to discover. Packed with beautiful food & gorgeous photography Jerusalem showcases sumptuous Ottolenghi dishes in a dazzling setting. ...

By Victorian times Jesmond one of Newcastle's leafiest suburbs had a growing population of grand industrialists with grand houses. They would be followed by an army of artisans & workers their houses & Tyneside flats but traces of the ancient field system can still be seen in the patterns of railway & roads. City Guide Alan Morgan explores the history of this fascinating suburb through archive photos & maps. This book also celebrates the memory of greatly-loved Jesmond expert Jimmy Donald & is affectionately introduced by his son Chris Donald. ...

When Chloes big brother Will breaks his leg hes stuck in hospital for weeks. Mum & Dad are frantic & theres no one to look after Wills Border Collie puppy Jess. Jess is miserable & lonely & so is Chloe. But Chloe doesnt really like dogs & Jess only wants Will. Can the two of them ever be friends? ...

An excellent read." -Ace Greenberg Chairman Bear Stearns Richard Smitten's Jesse Livermore is the first full biography of the legendary trader profiled in the bestselling Reminiscences of a Stock Operator (Wiley: 0-471-05970-6). Although he died more than half a century ago Livermore is considered by today's top traders as the greatest trader who ever lived. An enigmatic loner misanthrope & notorious miser Livermore revolutionized the profession with his innovative timing techniques money management strategies & high-momentum approach to trading stocks. Smitten provides a vivid portrait of Livermore & the times in which he lived & operated. He deftly combines eyewitness accounts of those who knew Livermore with fascinating stories of sensational love affairs shootings & suicides & a detailed exploration of the trading strategies that made Livermore several fortunes in his lifetime. Richard Smitten (Key West FL) is the author of several books including The Godmother the critically acclaimed story of a famous woman criminal." ...

Jessica cant wait to get riding when she arrives at Sunnyside Stables. Shes always wanted to try western riding & fiery free-spirited Jewel her pony for the week is the perfect match for this. More exciting still it turns out that theyre all off on a trail ride & a camp out with a real cowboy. Yee-ha! Written in diary form this is the eighth book in a brilliant series that is perfect for all pony-mad girls. ...

After injury prevented her from competing in the 2008 Olympic Games Jessica Ennis fought back to become the 2012 Olympic gold medal winner in the heptathlon. Read her story from her childhood years right up to when she crossed the finish line in her final event in London 2012. It takes blood sweat & tears to get to the top of any sport & these short inspirational biographies show just how tough it can be. Focusing on top athletes & sport personalities each dramatic story brings to life the skill determination & luck needed to break through into top level competition. This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE which produces a range of books to get children reading with complete confidence. EDGE
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