Relaunch of spectacular Robert Westall fantasy novel that was way ahead of its time. A fantasy of the near future in which Britain is divided into Zones & castes to which men & women are pitilessly allocated at the end of their schooling. Whether crazed proles in the Unnem zones smug pampered bourgeois Ests or arrogant Techs all are ultimately pawns of the computer that governs it all. One boy penetrates the conspiracy by which the nation is governed & has the knowhow to strike at the heart of evil. This novel was originally published in 1983 & was runner up for the Carnegie Medal. Its a fantastic if bleak vision of the future
- all the more scary because many of its Big Brother elements are so evident in our society today.
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Part of a new range of Enthusiast Manuals" from Haynes this book traces the history & development of the ubiquitous Austin FX4 London Taxi built between 1958 & 1997. From the origins of the Hackney carriage the author follows the evolution of the taxi through early 20th century designs by William Beardmore of Glasgow to the dominance of later vehicles commissioned from Austin by Mann & Overton in 1929. Later designs follow a distinct lineage & despite continual improvement of the design over the years coupled with a succession of more refined & cleaner diesel engines the black cab remains an enduring icon of Britains transport heritage." ...

In this spellbinding finale to an epic series Septimus Heap must decide once & for all where his heart lies
- with Magyk or with
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These bright learning books are designed to appeal to both children & parents alike with exercises extensively researched by educational specialists. Each book comes with over 100 gold stickers to reward children's progress & effort. The 24 titles have been updated with attractive new cover designs which will strengthen the series' track record of success. I Can Learn gives children a head start before starting school & in the formative primary years. ...

Flat Stanley is back! But whoever heard of a flat Ninja? Stanley & his brother Arthur are such huge fans of the ninja movie star Oda Nobu that they decide to send him something even better than fan mail
- Stanley himself! Soon enough Flat Stanley is in Japan seeing the country with his idol. But when trouble surprises them it will take a real hero to save the day.
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The Collins French Gem Grammar offers the learner of French extensive coverage of French grammar in a compact portable format with a clear colour layout. Collins French Gem Grammar has been written for everyone who is learning French & is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable grammar information in a portable format. Have confidence: the Collins French Gem Grammar offers extensive coverage of French grammar with a handy guide to French pronunciation. Get it right: it also contains pages of fully conjugated French irregular verbs. Get there fast: clear colour layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you need. ...

Every father looks forward to the day his little girl gets married. However when that day arrives how can you be sure that you're doing everything you can to make it a perfect one? The Father of the Bride's Speech & Duties shows you exactly what the role requires & how best to make everything a smooth success. Whether you're anxious about sticking to budget preparing the speech of a lifetime or simply what you need to do on the day this book explains it all. Including wedding etiquette money matters & your responsibilities for both church weddings & civil ceremonies as well as sample jokes toasts & speeches that you can adapt to make our own with this book you can stop worrying & simply enjoy your daughter's big day! ...

Everything around us is designed & the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Cars That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 cars that have made a substantial impact in the world of British design today. From the 1908 Ford Model T to the 1998 smart car each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status to give them a special place in design history. ...

Everything around us is designed & the word 'design' has become part of our everyday experience. But how much do we know about it? Fifty Chairs That Changed the World imparts that knowledge listing the top 50 chairs that have made a substantial impact in the world of British design today. From Thonet's 1870 Side Chair to Konstantin Grcic's Chair_ One each entry offers a short appraisal to explore what has made their iconic status & the designers that give them a special place in design history. ...

Fleeing from the ruins of New Undertown Rook Barkwater & his colleagues
- the librarian knights Felix Lodd & his banderbear friends
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