When Lyra is studying at Oxford University she comes across the story of Lee Scoresby & Iorek Byrnissons first meeting many years ago along with much evidence of the adventure that brought them together. When a young Texan balloonist Lee Scoresby comes down to earth in the harbour of an Arctic town in the North little does he realise that he is about to be embroiled in an out-&-out political brawl. Lee & his daemon Hester find themselves the target of political factions trying to take over the running (and oil) of the town. & also resident in the town are huge arctic bears ignored & patronised by the people & treated like second-class citizens. When Lee & Iorek first meet they cement a friendship that will continue throughout their lives as the tensions & pressure in town lead to a deadly conclusion... Another wonderful tale from a master story-teller giving us more extraordinary insight into the world of His Dark Materials.

Includes:: a thrilling board game!

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In Storybrooke Maine Emma Swan & Mary Margaret Blanchard are friends & roommates. They're united in their mission to make life better for Henry Emma's young son who has been raised by Storybrooke's vicious mayor Regina Mills. However things are not as they seem for all those in Storybrooke are fairy-tale characters exiled from their enchanted land by an evil curse. ...

It was an ordinary morning when the ordinary boy woke up & it was an ordinary journey to school
- but then Mr Gee bounced into
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The elves have fled to Calius seeking to escape the overwhelming power of the demonic Garonin. A desperate last stand in their own dimension saved the race at the cost of 100 000 elves lost to the Garonin. The elf who led that fight Takaar is blamed for the losses & has gone into hiding. Now the weakened elf race is tearing itself apart in civil war human mercenaries have arrived in Calius & are ripping the continent apart. Only one elf can unite the elves. & only one elf believes in him. A young warrior named Auum sets out to bring back the shamed hero & save the elven race. James Barclays ELVES trilogy will tell the whole story of his immortal elven race & will appeal to all fans of Tolkien & fantasy
- this is a uniquely entertaining take on a fantasy staple perfect to bring new readers to Barclay. & old readers of James Barclay will welcome a return to one of their favourite creations & will also love seeing one of their favourite characters again
- the Tai Gethan warriror Auum destined to be one of the Raven.

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One is a celebration of individuality & life. Author Victoria Alexander writes with humour & wisdom about the importance of believing in & valuing ourselves. She reminds us to trust in ourselves try things on for size take risks & ask for what we want
- after all we might just get it. At its heart this beautifully layered collection of stories "es reflections & evocative images is about the power of choice & about enjoying life with all its shifts & changes. Its message is universal: accept who you are & who you can be whether you live alone or whether you are one of many. From Victoria Alexander: One is an affirmation of self. A book about living as one & loving it. My photographs are from everywhere all over & mixed up to remind you & me that we are all one. Wherever were from. Wherever we may be going. We all share a desire to find contentment. My hope is that you too know we have one thing in common: a need to be able to count on ourselves. ""
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The intellectual offspring of Ionesco Beckett & Pinter Walter Wykes is proof that the Theatre of the Absurd lives on. In his plays he creates a series of modern myths tapping into something in the strata of the subconscious through ritualism & rich poetic language. The worlds he creates are brand new & hilarious yet each contains an ancient horror we all know & cannot escape & have never been able to hang one definitive word on. The Worker" explores the life of a young woman who fashions a fake child to help her cope with the loneliness she endures each day while her husband is away at work. " Family 2.0" tells the story of a man who invades a strangers home & attempts to convince the family he finds there to accept him as their new husband/father. " The Spotted Man" follows the trials of a man cursed with a strange disease that may signal the end of the human race. Also included are " Cherry Bizarre" & " The Tragical Tale of Melissa Mc Hiney Mc Normous Mc Whale."" ...

Eve has been sent away to school in Spain to keep her out of Lukes arms. Lonely without her Luke turns to someone else... But then Eve turns up wanting to take their relationship to the next stage. She wants Luke to be her first. She thought she was Lukes one & only
- he just wishes she was...
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New from the creators of the 500 Cooking" series! " The One & Only Pie & Tarts Cookbook" is one of many in the series which bring together mouth-watering recipes stunning photography & beautiful design in an irresistible package at a great price. It features recipes for all your favourites & provides inspiration to try exciting new dishes. " The One & Only" books are complete guides to cooking delicious meals with a minimum of fuss & make a great addition to anyones kitchen." ...

One Baby Step at a Time ER doc Nick is back in town & he's shocked to see his childhood friend Whillimena
- Bill
- has gone

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A funny magical colourful story collection for young children. The stories are: / Serena & the Sea Serpent -- in which a small girl discovers that being a Penguinmaid is too much fun! / Bill the Inventor -- in which a young orphan discovers that finding ideal parents is very tricky indeed! / Blackbread the Pirate -- in which Peter discovers that the world beneath his feet is fraught with rude rats! / The Princess & the Beastly Beast -- in which Rinda discovers that monsters are not always so terrible on the inside! Garth Nix takes on a younger audience with this collection of magical adventures. His trademark fertile imagination & spellbinding storytelling is sure to capture a whole new generation of fans. ...