Spy Pups Treasure Quest by Andrew Cope is part of the awesome follow-on series to bestselling Spy Dogs! SPUD hes scatty & accident-prone
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Six children decide that the only way to restore the fortunes of their family is to go out & do it themselves. They produce a series of madcap schemes & one after another try them out with varying degrees of success most resulting in trouble rather than riches. But then one scheme begins to look more promising than the rest... ...

This is a gift volume with padded cover featuring four original Beatrix Potter tales with their classic Beatrix Potter illustrations. It

Includes:: The Tale of Tom Kitten" " The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher" " The Tale of Benjamin Bunny" & " The Tale of Pigling Bland"."

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AC/DC are the undisputed kings of hard rock. They have streets named after them in Australia & Spain they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2003 & Back in Black" is the best-selling album of all time by a b&. This book tells their story that spans five decades of the best rock n roll." ...

This concise & beautifully illustrated assessment of Beethovens life & work offers an excellent introduction to one of the worlds most popular composers. Illuminating the obstacles that beset Beethoven throughout his life not least his profound deafness it shows how his genius overcame the difficulties he faced to provide his audiences & successive generations with some of the most glorious music the world has known. Augmented by the inclusion of 10 removable facsimile documents the book shows how Beethovens life veered between the fascinating & the frustrating. ...

Muhammad Ali is not only the greatest heavyweight boxer ever to have stepped into the ring he is also the most recognized man on the planet; a man who rose above his own sport & all sport & is the greatest living icon of the modern age. The Treasures of Muhammad Ali" allows readers the opportunity to experience & truly appreciate the boxing & humanitarian legend's glorious achievements through a stunning selection of 200 photographs & a stylish text as well as through 25 items of Ali's own personal & private memorabilia. Study his early fight contracts read his personal letters browse famous fight programmes & admire the removable fight posters... This sumptuous book spans Ali's entire career from his early days growing up in Kentucky through to his amateur career & 1960 Olympic success his early professional bouts & world title fight with Sonny Liston. The book goes on to candidly discuss his conversion to Islam & the controversy surrounding his refusal to be inducted into the US Armed Forces before showcasing his legendary comeback fights: the ' Rumble in the Jungle' & the ' Thrilla in Manila'. The book charts Ali's retirement fight with Parkinson's life outside the ring & his incredible impact on world culture." The Treasures of Muhammad Ali" is a unique celebration of the life of one who is quite simply " The Greatest"." ...

Treasures of Pink Floyd" tells the story of one of the most important bands in the history of popular music with words pictures & removable facsimile memorabilia. The book recounts every decade of the bands existence & every album they recorded. It contains profiles of all five members & discusses the significant influence they had on music & culture across the world. This book is an essential purchase for every fan that wants to immerse themselves in the amazing surreal & fascinating world of Pink Floyd." ...

Lucien's teasing of Dani leads to an accident with far-reaching consequences. Annette is intent on revenge & does all she can to make life a misery for Lucien. His only friend is the old man up the mountain who recognises his skill in carving wood & gives him new hope. Set in Switzerland this story of Annett Lucien & Dani has caught the imagination of countless children. ...

Bono once said More than any other band The Who are our role models". Starting as a simple four-piece mod band in the early 1960s The Who went on to conquer the world with their unique & supremely powerful music that transcended any genre & appealed to their fans across the world... The original lineup of Roger Daltrey Keith Moon Pete Townshend & John Entwhistle honed their sound & recorded some milestone albums in the history of rock: " Live at Leeds" " Tommy" & " Quadrophenia" are just some of the legendary records they released." ...

This sumptuous book brings to life the rich past & the landmark creations of one of the worlds great watchmakers. Founded in the Swiss city of Geneva in 1755 by the gifted craftsman & businessman Jean-Marc Vacheron Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch manufacturer in the world with an uninterrupted history. Its phenomenal rise to an international reputation of the highest standing in turn throws light on the global success of the great Swiss watchmaking tradition. The book traces the principal milestones in the companys history: its founding during the Age of Enlightenment; the successive generations of the Vacheron family; the association in 1819 with Francois Constantin who opened up the North American market to the company; the transformational relationship with the inventor Georges-Auguste Leschot; & the companys subsequent international recognition & expansion. Through an array of glorious illustrations it presents Vacheron Constantins historical collections while highlighting the creations of the craftsmen who contribute to the technical excellence of its timepieces
- the master-watchmakers
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- the master engravers guillocheurs jewellers & enamelers.


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