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 Marple's Final Cases published in 1979 three years after Agatha's death. To mark the 75th anniversary of Miss Marple's 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 family's 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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A handful of grain is found in the pocket of a murdered businessman... Rex Fortescue king of a financial empire was sipping tea in his counting house when he suffered an agonising & sudden death. On later inspection the pockets of the deceased were found to contain traces of cereals. Yet it was the incident in the parlour which confirmed Jane Marples suspicion that here she was looking at a case of crime by rhyme... ...

This easy-to-use compact book is the perfect pocket ID guide to mammals of the region. It covers
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The hieroglyphic writing of ancient Egypt fascinated people for centuries until it was deciphered by Jean-Francois Champollion in the 19th century. This complex script still appeals strongly to children & adults alike. This title shows children how to recognise & read hieroglyphics. ...

Many farmers developed their early knowledge using model or toy farm tractors & collecting these models has become popular worldwide with all ages. Britains has been a leading farm model manufacturer since 1921 releasing its first 1:32nd model tractor in 1948. In this book David Pullen looks at the model tractors Britains produced between 1998 & 2008 after production moved from the UK to China & the company became a RC2 br&. The fully illustrated book with over 1200 colour photographs provides a comprehensive guide to European & North American releases including limited & special editions. It details over 200 models of tractors from leading manufacturers such as Case IH Ford International JCB John Deere Massey Ferguson New Holland Steiger & Valtra Valmet. David has written many articles on farm model collecting & is also author of two other books: Britains Model Tractors 1949-1998" & " Britains Balers & Combines 1967-2007"." ...

Everything you need to know about opera in one handy pocket guide. Part of our best-selling Pocket Guide series The Pocket Guide to Opera contains A-Z synopses of operas & biographies of the characters lyricists & composers. The book features the history of opera setting it in the context of its day & discussing the influence of world events & influences such as the Freemasons & the composers patrons. With factboxes highlighting some of the stranger sides to opera With factboxes highlighting surprising little known & often quirky operatic facts this fascinating book is a must-buy guide for everyone who loves opera. ...

Pocket Guide to Rhododendron Species is a user friendly practical guidebook designed for use in the field. It highlights the most important morphological features relevant to the recognition & identification of virtually every rhododendron species currently in cultivation. At the heart of the book are over 700 colour photographs used to illustrate every aspect of the plants & succinct descriptions which include flower colour & flowering time habit height performance & critically leaf characteristics to aid identification even when plants are not in bloom. The book uses fully modern taxonomic descriptions of the genus. A perfect companion whether you are touring a botanical garden or trekking in the remote Himalayas. With over 700 colour photographs. ...

To celebrate The Hobbit's 75th anniversary of publication a pocket-sized hardback of J.R.R. Tolkien's timeless classic perfect for little Hobbits everywhere. Bilbo Baggins enjoys a quiet & contented life with no desire to travel far from the comforts of home; then one day the wizard Gandalf & a band of dwarves arrive unexpectedly & enlist his services -- as a burglar -- on a dangerous expedition to raid the treasure-hoard of Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's life is never to be the same again. The Hobbit became an instant success when it was first published in 1937 & 75 years later Tolkien's epic tale of elves dwarves trolls goblins myth magic & adventure with its reluctant hero Bilbo Baggins has lost none of its appeal. Now for the first time the classic hardback edition is available in a one-off special pocket-sized edition. Featuring the distinctive cover illustration painted by Tolkien himself plus his own drawings in the book this edition will be the perfect gift for little Hobbits everywhere! ...

The Pocket Kenkyusha Japanese Dictionary is an essential reference for any English-speaker learning Japanese whether theyre studying the language at school or university or learning it on their own. It offers detailed coverage of Japanese vocabulary giving headwords & examples in both romanized & script form along with thousands of examples that help you find the translation you need quickly & easily. Translations for each entry are clear & concise & offer guidance on grammar & usage with slang formal & derogatory terms clearly marked. Additional supplements include a guide to grammar; help with pronunciation numbers & days of the week; & cultural information covering topics such as the government political parties & historical periods of Japan. ...

No child will ever be lonely with a Pocket Pal. Pocket Pals are a great early reading resource full of real information about animals from all over the world. Pocket Pals are appealingly shaped easy to keep clean & eminently collectable. A sturdy die cut book just right for tiny hands & parents' pockets each in the Pocket Pals" series shows favorite animals & its activities. Lucky the kitten has a great time climbing trees & jumping around chasing butterflies. The simple text & pictures make this & similar observations about each animal's most common characteristics." ...