To find a drowned man head-first down a well was slightly unusual exciting maybe. For Falco a relaxed visit to Helenas relatives in Britain turns serious at the scene of a downtown murder. The renegade henchman of Romes vital ally King Togidubnus has been stuffed head-first down a barroom well
- leading to a tricky diplomatic situation which Falco must defuse. One murder leads to others. Londinium now has a forum & an amphitheatre; the town is a magnet for legitimate traders
- & for criminals from Rome. With his vigiles pal Petronius Falco leads the hunt for gangsters who are intent on taking over. This will bring unwelcome encounters with faces from the past & grave threats to their present relationships. Danger & death lurk throughout their pursuit all the way from the brand new wharves beside the River Thames to the familiar old haunts of organised crime back home in Italy.

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In the late 70s Ted Simon rode 63 000 miles over four years through fifty-four countries in a journey that took him around the world. Through breakdowns prison war revolutions disasters & a Californian commune he travelled into the depths of fear & reached the heights of euphoria. He met astonishing people & was treated as a spy a welcome stranger & even a god. For Simon the trip became a journey into his own soul & for many others
- including bikers Charley Boorman & Ewan Mc Grergor
- it provides an inspiration they will never forget.

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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

For children aged 4-12 the book is an introduction to the Jurassic Coast. Packed with fascinating facts about fossils & Jurassic Coast creatures fun activities & child friendly explanations of how fossils are formed & why the Jurassic Coast is such a scientifically important & special place. Stickers help children to explore the three different environments that make up the fossil record along the coast through these pages they can discover the different creatures that roamed the area all those millions of years ago. There is also information on where fossils are found along the coast & where best to look for them including SAFE fossil collection based on the fossil collectors code. ...

On a remote jungle island genetic engineers have created a dinosaur game park. An astonishing technique for recovering & cloning dinosaur DNA has been discovered. Now one of mankind's most thrilling fantasies has come true & the first dinosaurs that the Earth has seen in the time of man emerge. But as always there is a dark side to the fantasy & after a catastrophe destroys the park's defence systems the scientists & tourists are left fighting for survival... With this masterful cross of science fiction & action-adventure Michael Crichton created one of the biggest bestsellers of all time turned by Steven Spielberg into the highest grossing blockbuster ever in 1993. ...

One October night in 1975 Richard aged five was alone in the house with his three sisters. It was 3am & their mother hadn't come home yet. Next morning the police arrived to take the children away. Their mother had become the first victim of a serial killer soon to become known as the ' Yorkshire Ripper'. Passed from one violent home to another the children were forgotten by all except the press. As the salacious headlines multiplied Richard & his sisters were never able to recover from their mother's murder. Whilst Richard tried to handle the terror of his violent upbringing his sister struggled to deal with memories of sexual abuse. Without love or support they spiralled away from help or happiness. Then one day Richard Mc Cann having reached suicidal rock bottom decided no one was going to rescue their lives but him. It was the beginning of an inspirational transformation. Now he is able to tell the story of how the forgotten children of violence suffer & how they can heal. A heartbreaking uplifting story of survival & hope. ...

Wil Wheaton has never been one to take the conventional path to success. Despite early stardom through his childhood role in the motion picture Stand By Me" & growing up on television as Wesley Crusher on " Star Trek: The Next Generation" Wil left Hollywood in pursuit of happiness purpose & a viable means of paying the bills. In the oddest of places Topeka Kansas Wil discovered that despite his claims to fame he was at heart Just a Geek. In this bestselling book Wil shares his deeply personal & difficult journey to find himself. Youll understand the rigors & joys of Wils rediscovering of himself as he comes to terms with what it means to be famous or ironically famous for once having been famous. Writing with honesty & disarming humanity Wil touches on the frustrations associated with his acting career his inability to distance himself from Ensign Crusher in the publics eyes the launch of his incredibly successful web site wilwheaton.net & the joy hes found in writing. Through all of this Wil shares the ups & downs he encountered along the journey along with the support & love he discovered from his friends & family. The stories in Just a Geek include: * Wils plunge from teen star to struggling actor * Discovering the joys of HTML blogging Linux & web design * The struggle between Wesley Crusher Starfleet ensign & Wil Wheaton author & blogger * Gut-wrenching reactions to the 9-11 disaster * Moving tales of Wils relationships with his wife step-children & extended family * The transition from a B-list actor to an A-list author Wil Wheaton--celebrity blogger & geek--writes for the geek in all of us. Engaging witty & pleasantly self-deprecating Just a Geek will surprise you & make you laugh." ...

After her husband died of cancer 57-year-old Rosie set off to run around the world raising money in memory of the man she loved. Followed by wolves knocked down by a bus confronted by bears chased by a naked man with a gun & stranded with severe frostbite Rosie's breathtaking 20 000-mile solo journey is as gripping as it is inspiring. Rosie's solo run around the world started out of sorrow & heartache & a wish to turn something around. Heartbroken when she lost her husband to cancer Rosie set off from Wales with nothing but a small backpack of food & equipment & funded by the rent from her little cottage. So began her epic 5-year journey that would take her 20 000 miles around the world crossing Europe Russia Asia Alaska North America Greenland Iceland & back into the UK. On a good day she'd run 30 miles on a bad day she'd only manage 500 yards digging herself out of the snow at -62 degrees C moving her cart inches at a time. Every inch every mile was a triumph a celebration of life & 53 pairs of shoes later Rosie arrived home to jubilant crowds in Tenby Wales. Rosie's incredible story is a mesmerizing page-turner of the run of her life. It will wake up the sleeping adventurer in you; it will inspire hope courage & determination in you; but most of all it will convince you to live your life to the full & make every day count. ...

This title features four episodes of the ever-popular BBC Radio 4" panel game chaired by Nicholas Parsons which showcases Clement Freud one of the series key players. Clement Freud is one of " Just a Minutes" well-loved contestants whose warmth wit & skill made him a pleasure & delight to listen to. These episodes showcase his highlights
- the moments which reveal Clement Freud at the very top of his game. This collection

Includes:: shows from 1976 1990 & 1999
- as well as the first ever episode in 1967 with Derek Nimmo Beryl Reid & Wilma Ewart. Other guests include Peter Jones Kenneth Williams Paul Merton Graham Norton Linda Smith & Ray Alan. Full of fast-paced irreverent fun & ferocious competition these four episodes are a goldmine of wonderful comedy nuggets delivered in his wonderfully deadpan style. It

Includes:: the very first episode of " Just a Minute"."





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Just after sunset as darkness grips the imagination is the time when you feel the unexpected creep into the every day. As familiar journeys take a different turn ordinary objects assume extraordinary powers. A blind intruder visits a dying man
- & saves his life with a kiss. A woman receives a phone call from her husb&. Her late husb&. In the emotional aftermath of her babys sudden death Emily starts running. & running. Her curiosity leads her right into the hands of a murderer.. .and soon her legs are her only hope for survival. Enter a world of masterful suspense dark comedy & thrilling twists which will keep you riveted from the first page. Enter the world of No. 1 bestseller Stephen King.
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