Zachary Quack is back! The irrepressible little duckling is starring in his own story & is more pittery-pattery skittery-scattery than ever. He's busy hustling & rustling all sorts of creatures on the riverbank when he comes across a dragonfly. He's determined to catch the dragonfly but it's far too quick leading Zachary Quack on a flapping chase. He gets tangled in some wool & an old shoe stuck in some glue & traipses through a sandpit & all the while not being able to catch the dragonfly. At the end of the chase it's not a little yellow fluffy duck we see but... Zachary Quack Minimonster! ...

The name of Zack rings loud throughout the gay world as one of the foremost creators of erotic imagery. Under his given name Oliver Frey he has had an impressive career as an illustrator
- but his pseudonym Zack stands for a marvelous cosmos of its own: sexy boys & hunky men love lust & total abandon. Its not often that you find an artist who has such an incredible sense for both stirring storytelling & accurate anatomy. Zack
- The Art" gives you a comprehensive overview of the hitherto existing lifework of an icon of gay art."

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Zagazoo is a baby like no other. In this quite exceptional picture book young readers will be delighted by the hilarious & unexpected changes in his behaviour as Zagazoo grows up. Parents may detect some strange echoes of family life. There have been many classic picture books from the incomparable pen of Quentin Blake but never one more extraordinary. ...

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid (b. 1950) known internationally for her radically innovative buildings has designed furniture & objects since the beginning of her professional practice. This lesser-known aspect of her career takes centre stage for the first time in Zaha Hadid: Form in Motion" which

Includes:: furniture lighting footwear jewellery & other objects that are as experimental in their design as any of her buildings. This eye-opening book uncovers Hadids commercial designs made between 1995 & 2011 as a means of exploring the interrelationships among architecture urbanism & design that define her work. The texts photographs & drawings demonstrate Hadids groundbreaking use of technology in digital design & manufacturing & the methods & processes that propel her revolutionary formal language. The book also records the installation of her designs within a sculptural environment that the artist created for their display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art."

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' The Zahir' Paulo Coelho's new novel available in paperback for the first time incorporates exclusive new content including an extra section containing interviews with Paulo & plenty of information for those for whom the book just wasn't enough. It begins with a glimpse or a passing thought. It ends in obsession. One day a renowned author discovers that his wife a war correspondent has disappeared leaving no trace. Though time brings more success & new love he remains mystified
- & increasingly fascinated
- by her absence. Was she kidnapped blackmailed or simply bored with their marriage? The unrest she causes is as strong as the attraction she exerts. His search for her
- & for the truth of his own life
- takes him from France to Spain Croatia & eventually the bleakly beautiful landscape of Central Asia. More than that it takes him from the safety of his world to a totally unknown path searching for a new understanding of the nature of love & the power of destiny. With ' The Zahir' Paulo Coelho demonstrates his powerful & captivating storytelling.



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Zal & Zara are back for another fast-paced magical adventure. After winning the Great Annual Carpet Race the indomitable Zal Thesa & Zara Aura are back to race again. But as they prepare for the ultimate flying race they discover a plot to sabotage the competition. As their old foes in the Shadow Society seek revenge Zal & Zara must work together in order to overcome a series of magical obstacles if they want to save the race
- & win it. It is the second adventure for the twelve-year old Zal & Zara who first featured in Zal & Zara & the Great Race of Azamed". Set i the mythical Arabian city of Azamed this funny & fast paced story will capture the reader's imagination. Good struggles to overcome evil in this story which also explores the timeless themes of friendship & loyalty."
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Join the fantastical flying carpet race in this magical adventure novel. The Great Annual Carpet Race is fast approaching & in the ancient bustling city of Azamed there's talk of little else. The competition is strong & twelve-year-old Zal Thesa & Zara Aura know that to win their carpet will have to be the best. If only they could compete on a rainbow carpet! But as everyone knows they only exist in legend.. .don't they? When Zal & Zara find the beginnings of a trail to discover the magical truth behind the stories so begins a fast-paced contest of their own. With the Great Race only a day away & the sinister Shadow Society on their backs time is not on their side... ...

Raft below Victoria Falls step back centuries on magical Mozambique Island relax on Lake Malawi s golden shores watch wildlife galore wandering Zambia s plains. Throughout soak up the vitality of this alluring Southern African trio. Mary Fitzpatrick Lonely Planet Writer Getting you to the heart of a place" Amazing experiences Inspirational images author recommendations & destination highlights. Plan the perfect trip Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features Safari-planning advice Victoria Falls coverage Historical information Cultural information We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is." ...

Take Lonely Planets first edition of Zambia & Malawi" on your travels & youll be wildlife spotting on safari in unspoilt national parks; gazing at the thundering might of Victoria Falls; watching Kuomboka one of the last great Southern African ceremonies; or relaxing beachside at Nkhata Bay. Why not do it all? Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This brand new edition is packed with accurate practical & honest advice designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Detailed itineraries take you from Zambias magnificent wildlife to Malawis stunning lakes Ecofriendly tips to help you make your travels green Color chapter on wildlife wild places & where to chill out" ...

This stunning book celebrates the work of the British fashion icon Zandra Rhodes. Internationally recognised Zandras designs ...