An old man wearing a brown robe is found wandering disoriented in the Arizona desert. He is miles from any human habitation & has no memory of how he got to be there or who he is. The only clue to his identity is the plan of a medieval monastery in his pocket. So begins the mystery of Timeline a story that will catapult a group of young scientists back to the Middle Ages & into the heart of the Hundred Years War. Timeline cements Michael Crichtons place as the king of the high-concept thriller & a master storyteller to boot. ...

This is the first book in Alex Scarrow's exciting Time Riders series. Liam O' Connor should have died at sea in 1912. Maddy Carter should have died on a plane in 2010. Sal Vikram should have died in a fire in 2029. Yet moments before death someone mysteriously appeared & said ' Take my hand.. .' But Liam Maddy & Sal aren't rescued. They are recruited by an agency that no one knows exists with only one purpose
- to fix broken history. Because time travel is here & there are those who would go back in time & change the past. That's why the Time Riders exist: to protect us. To stop time travel from destroying the world... Alex Scarrow used to be a rock guitarist then he became a graphic artist then he decided to be a computer games designer. Finally he grew up & became an author. He has written a number of successful thrillers & several screenplays but it's YA fiction that has allowed him to really have fun with the ideas & concepts he was playing around with when designing games. He lives in Norwich with his son Jacob his wife Frances & two very fat rats. The Time Riders series: Time Riders; Day of the Predator; The Doomsday Code; The Eternal War; Gates of Rome; City of Shadows; The Pirate Kings Alex's thrillers for adults: A Thousand Suns; Last Light; october Skies; Afterlight; The Candle Man.
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Give your memory a workout stimulate your brain & hone your general knowledge with 80 definition-only puzzles from The Times 2 section. Covering a wide range of topics from geography to literature history & culture this collection will test both your general knowledge & your wordpower. Compiled by the Times 2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing & addictive yet concise enough to be done on the move. Quality is paramount to The Times crosswords with clues that are satisfyingly tough but accurate. This new collection is no different providing hours of crossword enjoyment & stimulation. ...

The Times Atlas of London published by Times Books maps the story of the capital from its humble beginnings to the megacity it is today. This authoritative & prestigious atlas charts London's highs & lows through maps rarely seen photographs & texts as well as statistics archive images & historical accounts giving an exceptionally detailed view of London & helping you to explore this great city. For local Londoners tourists & general readers wanting to find out what lies above & beneath the surface of this great city The Times Atlas of London is the perfect place to start. The book
Includes:: * 12 pages covering the history of mapping London with extracts from maps from the 16th century to the present day. * A comprehensive borough-by-borough guide showing how each district has developed over the years. * An illustrated chronology of London charting its remarkable history (including articles on famous Londoners royal London & sport in the capital) & extensive information on its parks rivers climate & geology. * stunning images of the capital. * Before & after aerial photography & mapping. * Discussions of important London themes from literary London to the meaning of London street names; from the capital's theatre to the famous Thames. * Information on the make-up of London's diverse population. The Times Atlas of London will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history of the city as well as navigate the streets in the present day. This is the definitive London guide & an indispensable compendium for anyone looking to visit the capital for the 2012 Olympics. Shown in the context of the rest of Britain & in comparison to other world cities this book conveys how London is truly distinct. By seeing London I have seen as much of life as the world can show." (Samuel Johnson 1773) " When a man is tired of London he is tired of life." (Samuel Johnson 1777) " London is a roost for every bird." (Disraeli 1870)"
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The Times Desktop Atlas of the World is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient & easy to use format retaining the authority style & detail of the larger Times atlases. An excellent world atlas for every day use at home or work representing broad coverage at a great price. This new edition of the Times Desktop Atlas of the World has been fully revised to bring all the maps & geographical information completely up-to-date. As with all the atlases in the Times range it offers great authority outstanding quality & attention to detail. FULLY UPDATED Detailed up-to-date maps in the distinctive & respected Times style provide balanced systematic coverage of all parts of the world. Each continent is introduced by a political map showing individual countries followed by regional maps showing towns & cities roads railways international boundaries & topography. The introductory section covers major world geographical themes
- from earthquakes & volcanoes to population growth communications & climate change
- giving a global snapshot of our contemporary world. The extensive index to over 25 000 place names illustrates the scope of this world atlas which is ideal for home & business use. MAIN FEATURES * Authoritative updated Times mapping of the whole world including the newly independent country of South Sudan. * Geographical reference section with flags statistics & facts for the world's states & territories. * Statistics & world maps on major geographical themes including population cities climate the environment & telecommunications. * Unique 16 pages full of thousands of world facts & figures. * Over 25 000 index entries.

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This new edition of the Times Compact World Atlas in a convenient portable format has been fully revised to bring all the maps & geographical information completely up-to-date to give an accurate picture of today's world. As with all the atlases in the Times range it offers great authority outstanding quality & attention to detail. Detailed reference maps in the distinctive & respected Times style provide balanced systematic coverage of all parts of the world. Each continent is introduced by a political map showing individual countries followed by regional maps showing towns & cities roads railways international boundaries & topography. Key features of the atlas include: * The introductory section covers major world geographical themes
- from earthquakes & volcanoes to population growth communications & climate change
- giving a global snapshot of our contemporary world. * Authoritative updated mapping of the whole world. * Geographical reference section with flags statistics & facts for the world's states & territories. * Hundreds of place names updated. * Over 25 000 index entries. This is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient & easy-to use format retaining the authority style & detail of the larger atlases in the range.

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Discover over 50 of the greatest scenic railway routes in England Scotland & Wales from the authors of the highly acclaimed publication The Times Mapping the Railways. Explore the hidden treasures of Britains rail network & its fascinating heritage railways. Detailed text on history geography & present-day operations is complemented by stunning Bartholomew historical mapping & a selection of high-quality photographs. These are supported by railway memorabilia & extracts from gradient profiles & track diagrams to illustrate the passage of the railways through the diverse landscapes of Britain. In addition to selected routes on the main rail network the best heritage railways narrow-gauge & miniature lines are also featured. Lines featured include: * The route of the classic Cornish Riviera Express along the coast & across steep-sided river valleys to Penzance. * The unique landscape of Romney Marsh & its eccentric seaside bungalows served by the miniature express trains of the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. * Two classic narrow-gauge lines through stunning North Wales mountain country
- the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. * Across & through the Pennines via the Settle & Carlisle Line the last main line railway in England constructed almost entirely by h&. * The West Highland Line from Glasgow by romantic Loch Lomond & lonely Rannoch Moor to the foothills of Ben Nevis at Fort William. A unique insight into the most scenic journeys in England Scotland & Wales Britains Scenic Railways fills a long-standing gap in the portrayal of our rail network. It is the ideal armchair guide to the very best of British rail travel.
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The Times 2 popular daily puzzle is back with a third volume of 150 utterly addictive codewords. The concept is simple. Each number represents a letter so starting with the solved letters use your logic & vocabulary to reveal more letters form words & then crack the code! The Codeword series is so popular because you don't need any prior knowledge unlike a crossword. You can just pick up a pen & get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book & even though you'll be working your brain it's the perfect way to unwind. ...

Compelling & addictive Codeword is the cracking alternative to Su Dokus & Crosswords. The concept is simple. Each number represents a letter so starting with the solved letters use your logic & vocabulary to reveal more letters form words & then crack the code! The Codeword series is so popular because you dont need any prior knowledge unlike a crossword. You can just pick up a pen & get puzzling. It steadily increases your vocabulary as the difficulty slowly grows as you progress through the book & even though youll be working your brain its the perfect way to unwind. ...

The ultimate work of historical reference From cavemen to the Cold War from Alexander the Great to global warming from warfare through the ages to the great voyages of exploration The Times Complete History of the World is the book that has all the answers. This is the most comprehensive authoritative & accessible work on world history available today. It has sold over 2.25million copies & has been translated into 18 other languages since its first publication in 1978. With a narrative scope covering the origins of mankind right through to the turmoil of the 21st century this book is an unrivalled & breathtaking accomplishment. With over 600 full-colour maps & charts on a wide range of historical subjects & representing the work of a team of professional historians this new edition continues a tradition of nearly thirty years of excellence style authority & cutting-edge design. This edition is also internet-linked. Readers can follow the weblinks in the book to acess the most up to date information permitting further in-depth exploration of key subjects. With fully up-to-date text including material on Iraq & Afghanistan terrorism Israel & the EU this book edited by leading modern historian Professor Richard Overy is broad-ranging & more visually enticing than ever. Updates for the eighth edition include:
- New material on the United States
- The most up-to-date research on prehistory
- Reworked spreads on the Middle East including a new spread on Iran
- Current information on the global economy the global environment warfare & world terrorism
- New introduction
- Short biographies of 100 key figures in world history.





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