A message from a dead acquaintance prompts a bus tour to an unknown crime... In utter disbelief Miss Marple read the letter addressed to her from the recently deceased Mr Rafiel
- an acquaintance she had met briefly on her travels. Recognising in Miss Marple a natural flair for justice Mr Rafiel had left instructions for her to investigate a crime after his death. The only problem was he had failed to tell her who was involved or where & when the crime had been committed. It was most intriguing.
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A facsimile first edition hardback of the Miss Marple books published to mark the 75th anniversary of her first appearance & to celebrate her new-found success on television. When The Murder at the Vicarage was published in October 1930 little did the literary world realise that Agatha Christie already famous for her early Poirot titles was introducing a character who would become the best-loved female sleuth of all time. The 14 Marple books would appear at intervals over the next 49 years with Miss Marples Final Cases published in 1979 three years after Agathas death. To mark the 75th anniversary of Miss Marples first appearance & to celebrate her renewed fortunes as a primetime television star this collection of facsimile first editions will be the perfect way to enjoy these books in their original form
- 12 novels & two short story collections. Reproducing the original typesetting & formats from the first editions from the Christie familys own archive copies these books sport the original covers which have been painstakingly restored from the best available copies reflecting five decades of iconic cover design.
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In the high summer of 77AD Roman informer Marcus Didius Falco is beset by personal problems. Newly bereaved & facing unexpected upheavals in his life it is a relief for him to consider someone elses misfortunes. A middle-aged couple who supplied statues to his father Geminus have disappeared in mysterious circumstances. They had an old feud with a bunch of notorious freedmen the Claudii who live rough in the pestilential Pontine Marshes terrorising the neighbourhood. When a mutilated corpse turns up near Rome Falco & his vigiles friend Petronius investigate even though it means travelling in the dread marshes. But just as they are making progress the Chief Spy Anacrites snatches their case away from them. As his rivalry with Falco escalates he makes false overtures of friendship but fails to cover up the fact that the violent Claudii have acquired corrupt protection at the highest level. Making further enquiries after they have been warned off can only be dangerous
- but when did that stop Falco & Petronius? Egged on by the slippery bureaucrats who hate Anacrites the dogged friends dig deeper while a psychotic killer keeps taking more victims & the shocking truth creeps closer & closer to home...
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A companion volume to his bestselling Armageddon Max Hastings account of the battle for Japan is a masterful military history. Featuring the most remarkable cast of commanders the world has ever seen the dramatic battle for Japan of 1944-45 was acted out across the vast stage of Asia: Imphal & Kohima Leyte Gulf & Iwo Jima Okinawa & the Soviet assault on Manchuria. In this gripping narrative Max Hastings weaves together the complex strands of an epic war exploring the military tactics behind some of the most triumphant & most horrific scenes of the twentieth century. The result is a masterpiece that balances the story of command decisions rivalries & follies with the experiences of soldiers sailors & airmen of all sides as only Max Hastings can. ...

Paul Bruce was a tough idealistic young trooper in the SAS when he was dispatched to Northern Ireland at the height of the troubles. His top secret mission was to execute IRA suspects in cold blood. Bruce & his SAS comrades shot down one terrified victim after another leaving their bodies to be buried in deep unmarked woodland graves. In this historic book the author reveals where his victims lie secretly buried as well as chronicling the mental breakdown of crack SAS troops ordered to carry out the dirtiest job in a secret war. ...

Thoroughly revised & updated this new edition of Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing" is a comprehensive evidence-based text for nurses & midwives caring for sick newborn babies. Written by & for nurses it concentrates on the common problems occurring within the neonatal intensive care unit. This user-friendly text will enable nurses to recognise rationalise & remedy these problems using both a multi-systems & an evidence-based approach. Individual chapters of this title include: Professional Development; Developmentally-focused Nursing Care; Resuscitation of the Newborn; Management of Thermal Stability; Management of Respiratory Disorders; Cardiovascular Management; Brain Injury in the Preterm Infant; Haematological Problems; Pain Management; Fluid & Electrolyte Balance; Nutritional management; Neonatal Infection; Diagnostic & Therapeutic Procedures; Neonatal Anaesthesia; Surgical Aspects of Neonatal Intensive Care; Neonatal Transport; Family Support; Ethics & Neonatal Nursing; Medication in the Newborn; & Death & Dying in the Neonatal Unit. It is essential reading for experienced nurses & midwives caring for sick newborn babies within the neonatal intensive care unit for nurses undertaking qualifications in the specialism of neonatal nursing & for pre-registration students undertaking relevant modules or placements." ...

Where else can you trek for weeks among the world s highest mountains explore medieval temples & then track tigers through steamy jungle plains? Honestly nothing comes even close to Nepal. Bradley Mayhew Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 43 amazing temples 182 momos consumed 7 major treks described 57 maps Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Trekking feature At-a-glance practical info Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background ...

All you need is Nepali! In busy Durbur Square make a connection with some well-chosen words. Get the low-down on the highlands from your porter as you trek through the mountains. Dont just stand there say something
- take control of your Nepal experience. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical & social words & phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals & discover their culture
- a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.

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This jolly birthday card for your nephew designed exclusively for WHSmith features an illustration of a dancing dude & the words ‘yippee it’s your birthday three big cheers hip hip hooray!’ on the front. Greeting inside reads ‘ Have a great birthday’. Comes complete with a blue envelope ready for posting..

Approximate dimensions: 22 x 10cm

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Meet Tilly Redbrow who doesn't just love horses
- she lives breathes & dreams them too! On holiday in Cornwall Tilly is delighted
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