Before Trainspotting came Skagboys the Number One Bestseller. Mark Renton has it all: he's good-looking young with a pretty girlfriend & a bright future. But there's no room for him in the 1980s & when his family starts to fracture Mark's life swings out of control. The way out is heroin. It's no better for his friends
- Spud Murphy is laid off from his job Tommy Lawrence finds himself sucked into a life of petty crime violence & the world of the psychotic Franco Begbie. Only Sick Boy seems to ride the current scamming & hustling his way through it all. Exhilarating & moving Skagboys charts their journey from likely lads to young addicts in a decade which changed Britain forever.
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The goblin chieftain Skarsnik's name is known & feared throughout the Old World. When a greenskin horde threatens the borders of the Empire the greatest military minds in Altdorf seek assistance from a most unlikely source
- the disgraced poet Jeremiah Bickenstadt. Though long since consumed by madness he claims to have spent a great deal of time in the company of the feared Warlord of the Eight Peaks & can offer a unique insight into what it is that drives & motivates him. From humble beginnings a monstrous legend is born.
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A comprehensive guidebook that details dozens of spectacular skateboarding stunts this resource combines invaluable technical information with insightful historical perspectives. Each trick is captured in action sequence & captioned so that aspiring riders can learn how each trick is performed. A history of the tricks featuring their legendary inventors is also included. This blend of how-to & background ensures that riders not only learn the tricks but also gain respect for the legends that made skateboarding the world-wide passion it is today. ...

An instructional guide to an increasingly popular sport this book reviews the basics of skateboarding the mental & emotional side of the sport & what it takes to become an advanced skater. As aggression is a key factor to skating success this book attempts to pinpoint where the risks begin to outweigh a skaters chance for reward & success. Also included are sequential shots of 25 street & park tricks to help skaters visualise & learn new concepts & skills. ...

Nikki Maxwell isn't at all surprised to find out that her crush Brandon volunteers at a local animal shelter. He's such a sweet guy
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Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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This fascinating new book takes a nostalgic look at Skegness & reveals some of the changes & developments that have taken place in the town during the last century. Ken Wilkinson has gathered together ninety pairs of images to compare & contrast changing modes of fashion & transportation shops & businesses houses & public buildings while recalling some of the local people who once lived & worked in this popular seaside resort. Drawn from family albums local collections & professional photographers this collection is sure to bring back many memories for locals & visitors alike. Skegness Past & Present is sure to bring back cherished memories of yesteryear for all who know & love this part of Lincolnshire. ...

The number-one bestseller Clive Cussler author of the thrilling Dirk Pitt" novels " Crescent Dawn" & " Atlantis Found" & co-author Jack Du Brul tell a gripping story of treasure hunting & treachery in the fourth novel of the adventure series " The Oregon Files Skeleton Coast". 1896: HMS Rove vanished in a shocking storm off the African coast. Aboard is a fortune in stolen diamonds... Present day: Juan Cabrillo & the crew of the covert super-ship Oregon have just escaped a double-cross on the Congo River when they come to the aid of Sloane Macintyre
- looking for some long lost treasure. Sloanes story is strange & when Juan checks it out he finds that theres much more than just diamonds at stake on the African coast. A deranged militant & his followers plan to unleash a devastating power that will kill millions & cause worldwide havoc. Soon the Oregon is steaming to the rescue
- but some forces are so extreme that even a hero like Juan Cabrillo thinks twice before getting involved..." Skeleton Coast" is an assault of pulse-pounding action & heart-stopping thrills. " The guy I read" Tom Clancy bestselling author Clive Cussler has kept readers on the edges of their seats for four decades with his thrilling action novels. As well as the " Oregon Files" series there are also the "NUMA Files" the " Dirk Pitt" stories (which started it all) the Isaac Bell adventures & the " Fargo" series. The other titles in the " Oregon Files" are: " Golden Buddha" " Sacred Stone" " Dark Watch" " Plague Ship" " Corsair" " The Silent Sea" & " The Jungle" & are all available in Penguin paperback."

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Hold tight. We are going into a number of dark places but I think I know the way. Just dont let go of my arm.. . Unrivalled master of suspense Stephen King takes the unsuspecting reader on a fantastic journey through the dark shadows of our innermost fears. Do the dead sing? In this bumper collection of chilling tales which

Includes:: the brilliant story adapted into the acclaimed movie The Mist we meet: a woman who has never crossed The Reach the water dividing her from the mainland; a gramma who only wants to hug little George even after she is dead; an innocent looking toy with sinister powers; & a primeval sea creture with an insatiable appetite.

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Skeleton Crew" is one of the titles in Allan Ahlberg's iconic children's picture book series about skeletons Funnybones. Despite being set in a dark dark house this brightly coloured book is perfect for early readers! " Zzz!" The three skeletons enjoy a holiday on-board their little boat. But one night
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- the pirates come & put them out to sea on a tiny raft launching them on an oceanful of new adventures. " By far our best writer for the young". (" Daily Telegraph"). Allan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books & with his late wife Janet created many award-winning children's picture books including " Peepo!" " Each Peach Pear Plum" & the Kate Greenaway Medal winning " The Jolly Postman". Other titles in the " Funnybones" series include " Funnybones" " The Ghost Train" " The Black Cat" " The Pet Shop" " Bumps in the Night" " Dinosaur Dreams" " Mystery Tour" " Give the Dog a Bone" & "A Brilliant Bone Rattling Collection" all of which are available from Puffin."

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