Colton H. Bryant grew up in Wyoming & never once wanted to leave it. Wyoming loved him & he loved it back. Two things helped Colton get through school & the neighbourhood bullies: his best friend Jake & his favourite mantra: Mind over matter -- which meant to him: if you dont mind it dont matter. Colton & Jake grew up wanting nothing more that the freedom to sleep out under the great Wyoming night sky & to be just like Jakes dad Bill a strong gentle man of few words who can ride rodeo like nobodys business. When Colton started work as a driller on a rig despite his young wife begging him to quit he claimed it was in his blood. Colton did die young & he died on the rig -- falling to his death because the oil company neglected to spend the $2 000 on safety rails. His family received no compensation. The strong sad story of Colton H. Bryants life could not be told without the telling of the land that grew him where there are still such things as cowboys roaming the plains where it is relationships that get you through & where a simple soulful & just man named Colton H. Bryant lived & died. ...

A chance meeting with a young hedgehog maid who is visiting Redwall Abbey reveals to Martin the Warrior a tantalising glimpse of the early life & family he can scarcely remember. He sets forth from the Abbey to seek the truth about the father he barely knew accompanied by his trusty friends Dinny Trimp & Gonff. His journey takes him home to the northland shore meeting friends & enemies old & new along the way & leading him to an extraordinary shipwreck. The wreck the Arfship is home to three ancient veteran warriors who have in their possession a dusty old volume. Inside is the story of Martins early life & the dramatic account of his father Lukes pursuit of his hated enemy the pirate stoat Vilu Daskar. Brian Jacques skilful narrative is told in three parts interweaving the stories of father & son in yet another unforgettable Redwall experience. ...

Sigmar is the greatest leader of men the world has ever known. By saving the high king of the dwarfs he earned the eternal friendship of the mountain folk. When a mighty horde of orcs threatened his lands he united the tribes of men to stand against them at Black Fire Pass. He broke the siege of Middenheim & pushed back the forces of Chaos. In defeating the great necromancer Nagash he saved mankind & secured the future of his empire. His deeds are legend. This is his story. ...

Will has four brothers & it's chaos in his house! If he's not being teased by his big brother Marty he has to deal with the terrible three-headed bundle of cuteness that is his three younger brothers. Even worse his mother has the brilliant idea of packing Will & Marty off to the library during the holidays. She just doesn't understand! Not only is the library no fun it's also the habitat of the legendary librarian Spud Murphy. If you put a foot wrong it's rumoured she will use her dreaded gas-powered spud gun & you don't want that just ask Ugly Frank how he got his nickname! Eventually Will & Marty discover a love of books & that Mrs Murphy isn't so bad after all! ...

Now a major motion picture! Enter the world of the owls & meet the heroes who keep it safe! Born in the forest of the barn owls Soren loves life's little pleasures like the feel of a centipede pattering down his throat. But evil lurks in the owl world & threatens to change the course of Soren's life forever. One terrifying night the strangers come. They capture Soren & fly him to a deep canyon where the destruction of all owls is being planned. Now Soren will have to do something he has never done before: he will have to fly! ...

Will is desperate to win the Giant Jelly Baby competition & be named the best boy in the world. But his big brother Marty always beats him to it. Then one day Wills wish comes true
- hes the best boy in the world at last! Marty is not happy & decides that something must be done.. . Funny quirky fiction with brilliant black-&-white illustrations by Tony Ross throughout. Boys & girls aged 7+ will love this!
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Dark Horse Books & Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia" containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on " The Legend of Zelda" franchise. This handsome hardcover contains never-before-seen concept art the full history of Hyrule the official chronology of the games & much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer & video-game designer of Donkey Kong Mario & The Legend of Zelda Shigeru Miyamoto this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Links adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus " The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia"

Includes:: an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of " The Legend of Zelda" manga
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Starting in Chicago & ending in Los Angeles Route 66 is possibly the best-known road in the world full of travels stories histories. It carries truckers across country Oakies fleeing the dust bowl in the Great Depression Gis returning home after World War II sun seeking vacationers & inspired both Steinbecks The Grapes of Wrath" & Kerouacs " On The Road" the latter establishing Route 66 in the collective consciousness of the world & linking it with counter-culture biker adventure & the freedom of travel in the new era of mass transport. " Easy Rider" was filmed on this iconic route which takes in three different time zones on its 2 5000 mile route & has been called Americas Main Street Mother Road Will Rogers Highway Bloody 66 & has even had a song that names it: " Get Your Kicks on Route 66". This wonderfully illustrated book is a tribute to this iconic highway full of images from past & present a nostalgic tour of the charm & oddities of this road through cultural history. Highlighting sites along the road in photographs of then & now pairings it also

Includes:: postcards road signs trinkets maps brochures & advertisements. The neon towns of yesterday contrast with the ghost towns of today & there is a full account of the highways history its role in popular culture individual stories of famous sights & the story of its demise. Sure to appeal to readers everywhere this is an unmissable book & sure to be eagerly received as Route 66 embarks on a long-term preservation project."

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This title
Includes:: details 100 of the top players who played for Leicester City; detailed biographies of each player
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The Legends of Nottingham Forest" is dedicated to all those responsible for the period known simply as The Clough Era where the Reds became a household name putting the city of Nottingham on the map both in a football sense & in business & economic terms. As well as honouring former players & management from other periods in Forests rich history members of the two FA Cup-winning sides are featured as well as many of the leading goalscorers record appearance holders & international stars. The rise & fall of Nottingham Forest has been one of footballs sadder sights. Twice Champions of Europe as well as a major force in our domestic game the City Ground club began 2007 in the third tier of the English League. Supporters who had enjoyed the triumphs of the previous 30 years now had to realign their ambitions. Those big days out at Wembley basking in the glow of a cup success were over & the regular challenge for silverware both at home & abroad had evaporated
- almost as quickly as it had appeared. Like so many other clubs before & since Forest had joined the also-rans desperate for the good times to return. Alongside the banks of the Trent many a good footballing story has been created & this book helps recall some of those golden moments stretching back to the clubs foundation in 1865 & right through to modern times. With the help of some of the clubs most loyal supporters the author pays tribute to 100 leading lights who can justifiably be acclaimed as the legends of Nottingham Forest."
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