His disappearance is not the only mystery left behind. What were the stories that went with these drawings? There are some clues... Who is Harris Burdick? Where did he disappear to? & how was he going to finish his stories? Chris Van Allsburg presents a series of loosely related drawings each accompanied by a title & a caption which the reader may use to make up his or her own story. ...

With contributions by David Frawley Geoff Stray Joscelyn Godwin Daniel Pinchbeck Antoine Gigal & others Topics range from the origins of the Inca to the architecture of the Giza plateau to unified theories of physics & consciousness Companion volume to Lost Knowledge of the Ancients (13 000 copies sold) As we pull back the curtain from the European version of history we discover the vast depth of knowledge of our ancient ancestors
- knowledge that not only dispels our image of them as primitive peoples but also corresponds with the forefront of modern science philosophy & spirituality. With contributions by David Frawley Daniel Pinchbeck Jonathan Talat Phillips & other provocative cutting-edge thinkers this collection of essays commissioned by Graham Hancock bestselling author of Fingerprints of the Gods represents the latest often controversial findings in alternative science history archaeology & consciousness research. Covering topics ranging from the origins of the Inca & the secrets hidden in Vedic literature to the architecture of the Giza pyramids & the Sphinx to unified theories of physics & consciousness this book shows how by recovering our lost history we too can experience the higher consciousness & advanced wisdom of the ancients.
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With impeccable timing Hercule Poirot the renowned Belgian detective makes his dramatic entrance on to the English crime stage. Recently there had been some strange goings on at Styles St Mary. Evelyn constant companion to old Mrs Inglethorp had stormed out of the house muttering something about a lot of sharks. & with her something indefinable had gone from the atmosphere. Her presence had spelt security; now the air seemed rife with suspicion & impending evil. A shattered coffee cup a splash of candle grease a bed of begonias all Poirot required to display his now legendary powers of detection. ...

With impeccable timing Hercule Poirot the renowned Belgian detective makes his dramatic entrance on to the English crime stage. Recently there had been some strange goings on at Styles St Mary. Evelyn constant companion to old Mrs Inglethorp had stormed out of the house muttering something about a lot of sharks. & with her something indefinable had gone from the atmosphere. Her presence had spelt security; now the air seemed rife with suspicion & impending evil. ...

When a peculiar advertisement appears in the newspaper for children to take part in a secret mission children everywhere sit a series of mysterious tests. In the end just four children succeed: Reynie Kate Sticky & Constance. They have three things in common: they are all honest all remarkably talented & all orphans. They must go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened where the only rule is that there are no rules. There they must work as a team to save not only themselves but also the world outside the walls. ...

It should have been a celebration party but now it's another mind-bending mission for the children of the Mysterious Benedict Society. Join Reynie Kate Sticky & Constance as they race across the globe by train bicycle & ship to save their beloved Mr Benedict. It's a perilous journey that will test all their unusual talents. ...

Jules Verne (1828-1905) is internationally famous as the author of a distinctive series of adventure stories describing new travel technologies which opened up the world & provided means to escape from it. The collective enthusiasm of generations of readers of his 'extraordinary voyages' was a key factor in the rise of modern science fiction. In The Mysterious Island a group of men escape imprisonment during the American Civil War by stealing a balloon. Blown across the world they are air-wrecked on a remote desert isl&. In a manner reminiscent of Robinson Crusoe the men apply their scientific knowledge & technical skill to exploit the island's bountiful resources eventually constructing a sophisticated society in miniature. The book is also an intriguing mystery story for the island has a secret. ...

WILLING CAPTIVE? When Miss Jane Lanchester is mistakenly abducted her captors soon realise they have underestimated this feisty young woman. Brave Jane makes a daring break only to be assisted by one of her kidnappers
- the mysterious & well-bred George who offers her his exclusive protection. Fleeing for their lives Jane & Lord George Marlowe form a deep attachment! Jane cant bear the thought of losing him once the danger is past. All she can hope is that George turns her from willing captive to his willing wife...
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Mysterious Maths covers essential topics from the National Curriculum & is based around the popular theme of magic. Wizard Whimstaff s blend of fun with curriculum-based activities enchants & educates young learners. Children work towards attaining a Wizard s Trophy of Excellence at the end of the book. * Motivating activities based on the KS2 National Curriculum * Step-by-step learning introduced by fun characters *
Includes: gold stickers to reward achievement
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A fun interactive activity book based around the popular theme of magic to engage & motivate young learners. This book helps children to practise their multiplication & division skills reinforcing what has been taught at school. The books combine fun magical characters & fantastic illustrations with National Curriculum- focused activities * Motivating activities based on the KS2 National Curriculum * Step-by-step learning introduced by fun characters *
Includes: gold stickers to reward achievement
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