When you lose everything you love you need a friend... Nothing ever happens in sleepy Grimbleton. Until two strangers
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In the mist-shrouded haze of the past long before the beginning of recorded time there stood the world of Azeroth. Every kind of magical being strode the countryside among the tribes of man & all was at peace
- until the arrival of the demons & horrors of the Burning Legion & their baneful Lord Sargeras dark god of chaotic magic. Now Dragons Dwarves Elves Goblins Humans & Orcs all vie for supremacy across the scattered kingdoms
- part of a grand malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world of WARCRAFT. The Guardians of Tirisfal: a line of champions imbued with godlike powers each one through the ages charged with fighting a lonely secret war against the Burning Legion. Medivh was fated from birth to become the greatest & most powerful of this noble order. But from the beginning a darkness tainted his soul corrupting his innocence & turning to evil the powers that should have fought for good. Torn by two destinies Medivhs struggle against the malice within him becomes one with the fate of Azeroth itself...and changes the world forever.

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In the mist-shrouded haze of the past the world of Azeroth teemed with wondrous creatures of every kind. Mysterious Elves & hardy Dwarves walked among tribes of man in relative peace & harmony until the arrival of the demonic army known as Burning Legion shattered the world's tranquility forever. Now Orcs Dragons Goblins & Trolls all vie for supremacy over the scattered warring kingdoms
- part of a grand malevolent scheme that will determine the fate of the world of WARCRAFT. A terrifying upheaval among the highest ranks of the world's Wizards sends the maverick Mage Rhonin on a perilous journey into the Orc-controlled lands of Khaz Modan. What Rhonin uncovers is a vast far-reaching conspiracy darker than anything he ever imagined
- a threat that will force him into a dangerous alliance with ancient creatures of air & fire if the world of Azeroth is to see another dawn.

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The book centers on the character of Mr. Harding a clergyman of great personal integrity whose charitable income far exceeds the purpose for which it was intended. Young John Bold turns his reforming zeal to exposing what he considers to be an abuse of privilege despite being in love with Mr. Hardings daughter Eleanor. The novel was highly topical as a case regarding the misapplication of church funds was the scandalous subject of contemporary debate. But Trollope uses this specific case to explore & illuminate the universal complexities of human motivation & social morality. This edition

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There was an age when the world was young. It was a time before the coming of humans a time when magic was the dominant power
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Walking is one of Britain's favourite leisure activities & this fantastic walking guide to Warwickshire & the West Midlands features a variety of mapped walks to suit all abilities. The book features all the practical detail you need accompanied by fascinating background reading on the history & wildlife of the area as well as other local points of interest. All walks are annotated with local points of interest & places to stop for refreshments & every walk is given a summary of distance time gradient level of difficulty type of surface & access landscape dog friendliness parking & public toilets. ...

Described by Sir Bobby Robson as the greatest midfielder of his generation" this is the autobiography of 1980s football legend John Wark. It tells the story of the Scottish internationals illustrious career & is packed with funny bootroom stories. Wark pulls no punches in telling the story of his career with Scotland Liverpool Ipswich & Middlesbrough with a dash of his laconic Scots humour. There are also the more sombre moments including Warks thoughts on his appearance in 1985 European Cup Final at Heysel & the harrowing tragedy prior to kick-off." ...

Cornwall 1792. Ross plunges into a highly speculative mining venture which threatens not only his family's financial security but also his turbulent marriage to Demelza. When Ross & Elizabeth's old attraction rekindles itself Demelza retaliates by becoming dangerously involved with a handsome Scottish cavalry officer. With bankruptcy an increasingly real possibility the Poldarks seem to be facing disaster on all fronts. ' From the incomparable Winston Graham...who has everything that everyone else has then a whole lot more'
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Hidden away in the vast & forbidding deserts of North Africa Taita has passed the years since the death of his beloved Queen Lostris in prayer & study. He has become the Warlock wise in the lore of the ancient Gods an adept of magic & the supernatural. Now Taita answers the summons from the beyond. He leaves the desert vastness & returns to the world of men to find himself plunged into a terrible conflict against the forces of evil which threaten to overwhelm the throne & the realm of Egypt & to destroy the young prince Nefer who is the grandson of Queen Lostris. With vivid depictions of battle & intrigue of love & passion with fascinating characters both good & evil Wilbur Smith brings to life in colourful detail the world of ancient Egypt. This is a masterful feat of story telling by one of the world's best-selling authors. ...