A compelling novel of complicated love from one of Ireland's greatest living writers. It is the Second World War & tragedy strikes many families in Irel&. But it is also a thrilling time in which to be a child & Polly spending months at her grandparents' house by the sea barely notices the adults' grief & their efforts to escape the tyranny of religion & family expectation. However in time Polly too will have a secret. No one else knows the location of her beloved uncle Sam barely older than Polly herself who is meant to be in Cambridge but is dreaming of Communist Cuba while his decimated family fears losing another son. & as Polly shyly approaches womanhood her love for Sam turns into something more explosive. ...

Larry Logan is a small-time TV star with a mile-wide ego. Gutted when his latest show is axed hes less than impressed when the only work he can get is fronting a fake game show
- actually an undercover police sting to entrap criminals. His reluctance evaporates when the show rockets his career back to prime time stardom. & when lovely shy Stephanie enters his life he thinks he finally has it made. But Larry doesnt know how dangerous those criminals are. He shafted some dangerous men
- & they want revenge.

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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

Albert Jacks Shaggy Dogs & Black Sheep" is a compulsively readable highly enlightening look at the phrases we use all the time but rarely consider. The English language is crammed with colourful phrases & sayings that we use without thinking every day. Its only when were asked who smart Alec or Holy Moly were where feeling in the pink or once in a blue moon come from or even what letting the cat out of the bag really means that we realize that theres far more to English than we might have thought. Luckily enough we now have Albert Jack. & rather than resting on his laurels after the enormous success of " Red Herrings & White Elephants" he has continued his search around the world exploring the origins of hundreds more phrases. The fascinating stories he has uncovered come from the rich traditions of the navy army & law to confidence tricksters & highwaymen from the practices of ancient civilizations to Music Hall & pubs. Determined to chase each shaggy dog story to the bitter end his discoveries are even stranger & more memorable this time round. From the skin of your teeth to the graveyard shift
- youll never speak (or even think) English in the same way again. Albert Jack has become something of a publishing phenomenon clocking up hundreds of thousands of sales with his series of bestselling adventures tracing the fantastic stories behind everyday phrases (" Red Herrings & White Elephants") the worlds great mysteries (" Loch Ness Monsters & Raining Frogs") & nursery rhymes (" Pop Goes the Weasel")."
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From bestselling author Bill Bryson comes this compelling short biography of William Shakespeare our greatest dramatist & poet. Examining centuries of myths half-truths & downright lies Bill Bryson makes sense of the man behind the masterpieces. As he leads us through the crowded streets of Elizabethan England he brings to life the places & characters that inspired Shakespeares work. Along the way he delights in the inventiveness of Shakespeares language which has given us so many of the indispensable words & phrases we use today & celebrates the Bards legacy to our literature culture & history. Drawing together information from a vast array of sources this is a masterful account of the life & works of William Shakespeare one of the most famous & most enigmatic people ever to have lived
- not to mention a classic piece of Bill Bryson.
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This exquisitely illustrated edition of Bill Brysons best-selling biography of William Shakespeare takes the reader on an enthralling journey through Elizabethan England & the eccentricities of Shakespearean scholarship. Bill Brysons biography of William Shakespeare pairs the most celebrated playwright in history with one of the most popular writers in the English language today. In this exquisitely illustrated new edition the age of Shakespeare is vividly evoked through full-colour paintings portraits documents & photographs. Ever since he took the theatre of Elizabethan London by storm over 400 years ago Shakespeare has remained centre stage. His fame stems not only from his plays
- performed everywhere from school halls to the worlds most illustrious theatres
- but also from his enigmatic persona. His face is familiar to all yet in reality very little is known about the man behind the masterpieces. Taking us on a journey through the streets of Elizabethan & Jacobean England Bryson examines centuries of myths half-truths & downright lies surrounding our greatest dramatist. With a steady hand & his trademark wit he introduces a host of engaging characters as he celebrates the magic of Shakespeares language & delights in details of the bards life folios poetry & plays. An updated preface

Includes:: the recent discoveries of the Cobbe portrait & Londons first purpose-built theatre in Shoreditch. Shakespeare: The Illustrated Edition is captivating & colourful as Bryson brings the legend into focus with unmatched clarity & amusement. Sonnets (audio CD) Selected & read by Sir John Gielgud these personal & initimate poems were recorded over a period of six months on two continents a few at a time. They are magnificently sensitive readings by the most memorable interpreter of Shakespeare in our time. The text follows the original quarto of 1609.



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DK Eyewitness Shakespeare" is a spectacular & informative guide to one of historys most well known playwrights. Amazing colour photographs offer your child a unique eyewitness view of William Shakespeare. Did you know special effects were used in Shakespeares plays including devils & ghosts that came up through trapdoors in the stage? Let your child discover the fascinating life & times of one of the worlds greatest playwrights from Shakespeares birth in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon to theatre life in 16th century London. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Shakespeare. Find out more & download amazing clipart images at our associated website." ...

This is a new title in Young Reading Series Three" which is aimed at children whose reading ability & confidence allows them to tackle longer & more complex stories. It describes the life of the Bard from his childhood in Stratford-Upon-Avon to his career as a playwright & performer & the influence which his great works continue to hold today. It is illustrated by Christina Uzner illustrator of " Usborne Young Reading Series Three Leonardo Da Vinci" alongside photography of real-life locations connected to Shakespeare. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly who is a senior lecturer in education & an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker." ...

This guide to the most popular works of William Shakespeare provides & overview of his life & times which gives an insight into his writings themes & characters & how facts were altered to make the historical plays more entertaining. The book

Includes:: plot & main character summaries of such plays as A Midsummer Night's Dream" " Othello" " Julius Caesar" & " Romeo & Juliet". It also contains plot scorecards that allow the reader to follow the play & keep track of the deaths marriages & family relations. In addition Shakespeare's poetry is covered in detail. The guide

Includes:: an overview of the English of Shakespeare's day with tips on sentence construction verbs & knowing the difference between "thee" "thou" & "thine" as well as an examination of his use of words jokes & puns. The book also offers: tips on how to best enjoy the Bard's work with advice on reading aloud reading footnotes & using a dictionary; suggestions on how to prepare for a performance of Shakespeare's work & what to look for in film versions; the best places to see a Shakespearean production; the most common Shakespeare"es still used today; the best films based on the Bard's works; & notable performances."



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