Composed in medieval Iceland Hrolfs Saga is one of the greatest of all mythic-legendary sagas relating half-fantastical events that were said to have occurred in fifth-century Denmark. It tells of the exploits of King Hrolf & of his famous champions including Bodvar Bjarki the bear-warrior: a powerful figure whose might & bear-like nature are inspired by the same legendary heritage as Beowulf. Depicting a world of wizards sorceresses & berserker fighters originally members of a cult of Odin this is a compelling tale of ancient magic. A work of timeless power & beauty it offers both a treasury of Icelandic prose & a masterful gathering of epic cultic memory traditional folk tale & myths from the Viking age & far earlier. ...

The action of the saga takes place at the end of the tenth century at about the time Scandinavia was converting from worship of Norse gods to Christianity. A masterpiece of medieval literature the story focuses on two families
- that of Hoskuld a prominent farmer with several sons & that of Gudrun the most beautiful woman ever born in Icel&.
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Collecting SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING 28-34 & SWAMP THING ANNUAL 2 the Earth Elemental says goodbye to the illusion of his own humanity after learning that he is 100 percent plant meets a crew of benevolent alien invaders & consummates his relationship with Abigail Arcane as only he could. ...

Written by ALAN MOORE Art by RICK VEITCH JOHN TOTLEBEN & ALFREDO ALCALA Cover by RICK VEITCH & JOHN TOTLEBEN Continuing the hardcover collection of master comics writer Alan Moores award-winning run on SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING with issues 51-56 this volume begins as Swamp Thing returns from his journey to hell only to learn that his girlfriend Abby is being persecuted for their unnatural relations." When she skips town for Gotham City he follows & runs afoul of Batman Lex Luthor & the Gotham City Police Department." ...

Based on Viking Age poems The Saga of the Volsungs" combines mythology legend & sheer human drama. At its heart are the heroic deeds of Sigurd the dragon slayer who acquires magical knowledge from one of Odins Valkyries. Yet it is also set in a very human world incorporating strands from the oral narratives of the fourth & fifth centuries when Attila the Hun & other warriors fought on the northern frontiers of the Roman Empire. One of the great books of world literature the saga is an unforgettable tale of princely jealousy unrequited love greed & vengeance. With its cursed treasure of the Rhine sword reforged & magic ring of power it was a major influence for writers including William Morris & J. R. R. Tolkein & for Wagners Ring cycle." ...

Get to grips with Sage 50 Accounts in simple steps This comprehensive guide walks you through every aspect of setting up & using Sage 50 Accounts from installing the software to running VAT returns & producing monthly & yearly accounts. Inside you'll discover the quickest way to complete tasks & how to customise Sage to suit your specific business needs. Packed with step-by-step instructions & fully illustrated with screenshots this book is the easiest way to get the most from Sage 50 Accounts & take control of your business finances. * Completely up-to-date for the 2012 edition of Sage 50 software * Set up & start using Sage 50 Accounts with minimum fuss * Fully illustrated with the latest screenshots to help you every step of the way * Guidance on going mobile
- with the new Sage 50 app * Details on the new Sage Quicksearch feature
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Get to grips with Sage One in simple steps. Sage One For Dummies explains every aspect of setting up & navigating Sage One the newest accounting solution for small businesses & sole traders. It

Includes:: clear instructions for using Sage One Accounts including setting up customer & supplier records creating invoices paying customers & suppliers bank reconciliation VAT returns & reporting. It also explains how to use the Cashbook function (if your business is more cash-based) & how to work with your accountant using the Accountant Edition. Packed with step-by-step instructions & fully illustrated with screenshots this book is the easiest way to get the most from Sage One & take control of your business finances. Shows readers how to set up install & navigate using dummy data Features setting up customer & supplier records Details how to create invoices for customers & suppliers Enables the reader to produce their own reports

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With his trademark blend of knowledge insight & wit Dadhichi shares his predictions for the new year. While you are naturally confident & ambitious Sagittarius 2013 sees you being more introspective & spiritually-minded which has the potential to make you cautious & self-critical. Be kind to yourself & recognise the potential for growth that this next period brings
- the work will be worth it. In Dadhichis horoscope for Sagittarius you will discover which star signs can satisfy your need for adventure & freedom how to use your creativity & enthusiasm in the workplace & what 2013 has in store for you. YOUR STARS WILL REVEAL Monthly & daily predictions for 2013 Insights into the Sagittarius woman man & child Which star signs you are best matched with as well as who to avoid in the areas of love friendship & the workplace
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Classic Dirk Pitt adventure where the adventurer is drawn to the burning African desert & a secret that could destroy all life in the world's seas. Deep in the African desert Pitt discovers that a top-scinetific installation is leaking a lethal chemical into the rivers threatening to kill thousands of people -- & to destroy all life in the world's seas. To warn the world of catastrophe Pitt must escape capture & death at the hands of a ruthless West African dictator & French industrialist & undertake a long perilous journey across the merciless Sahara! ...

Roger Mc Gough is one of Britains best-loved poets & something of a national institution. His name is ubiquitous with matter-of-fact Scouse humour easy-going charm & perfect observations of the idiosyncrasies of everyday life whether you know him from his poetry or from his regular broadcasts on television or radio. Roger first rose to prominence in the 1960s as a member of the pop group The Scaffold who had two number one hits
- Thank U Very Much & Lily The Pink. He began his poetry career performing with The Grimms alongside fellow Liverpool poets Adrian Henri & Brian Patten with whom he went on to publish The Mersey Sound which remains the biggest-selling British poetry book ever. This is his autobiography
- & like the best of his poetry it is packed full of hilarious observations unbelievable stories nostalgic reminiscences & bittersweet tales of love life & loss. From his memories of growing up in Liverpool playing in bombed out houses as a young boy to the skiffle-crazed days of his adolescence through to his time at university
- & his meetings there with Larkin. He explores his sudden almost overnight fame & success with Mike Mc Cartney et all in The Scaffold as well as his time working with George Martin & co-writing the Yellow Submarine film script for the Beatles through his international touring days to the present. He certainly has many a story to tell about meeting some fascinating characters: Bob Dylan John Lennon Marlon Brando Alan Ginsberg Pete Mc Carthy & Salman Rushdie all appear amongst others but its his sheer story-telling nous & his gift for observing the minutia of everyday life & to completely capture a moment in time which sets this apart from other books. His life story is one that will be universally identifiable to those who grew up with him
- who embraced the verve & irreverence of the sixties only to end up as slightly embittered romantic cynics. This is done here in the most funny poignant bittersweet & melancholic autobiography you will read this year
- a man whose hugely popular take on it all resonates with honesty & humour.




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