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The Gustav Sonata

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] What is the difference between friendship and love? Gustav grows up in a small town in Switzerland, where the horrors of the Second World War seem a distant echo. But Gustav’s father has mysteriously died, and his adored mother Emilie is strangely cold and indifferent to him. Gustav’s life is a lonely one until he meets Anton. An intense lifelong friendship develops but Anton fails to understand how deeply and irrevocably his life and Gustav’s are entwined until it is almost too late... ' A perfect novel about life's imperfection... Tremain is writing at the height of her inimitable powers...' Kate Kellaway, Observer ' Heartbreaking, unsentimental and beautifully written, and it reinforces my opinion that there are few writers out there with the dexterity or emotional intelligence to rival that of the great Rose Tremain.' John Boyne, The Irish Times [ad_2]

The Fall of the Governor Part Two (The Walking Dead)

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] The Fall of the Governor Part Two by Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonansinga is the fourth novel in the New York Times bestselling series based on the award-winning comic books and blockbuster television show. In the first in the series, Rise of the Governor , über-villain Philip Blake journeyed from his humble beginnings directly into the dark heart of the zombie apocalypse, and became the self-proclaimed leader of a small town called Woodbury. In book two, T he Road to Woodbury , an innocent traveller named Lilly Caul wound up in the terrifying thrall of Phillip Blake's twisted, violent dictatorship within Woodbury's ever-tightening barricades. In The Fall of the Governor, Part One , classic characters from both the comic and television series, including Rick, Michonne and Glenn, finally made their appearance in the Walking Dead novel series, only to discover that the Governor is a very dangerous enemy....

Jeeves and the King of Clubs

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] Building on Wodehouse’s incalculable legacy, Jeeves and The King of Clubs reimagines Bertie Wooster as a British spy and the Junior Ganymede – the club for the gentleman’s gentleman - as a branch of the British Secret Service. Full of intrigue, exploits, comedy and wit, Schott and Wodehouse make for a harmonious, hilarious pair. [ad_2]

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter 2)

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone . Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON . [ad_2]

Greta and the Giants: inspired by Greta Thunberg's stand to save the world

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] This inspiring picture book retells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg - the Swedish teenager who has led a global movement to raise awareness about the world's climate crisis - using allegory to make this important topic accessible to young children. Greta is a little girl who lives in a beautiful forest threatened by Giants. When the Giants first came to the forest, they chopped down trees to make houses. Then they chopped down more trees and made even bigger homes. The houses grew into towns and the towns grew into cities, until now there is hardly any forest left. Greta knows she has to help the animals who live in the forest, but how? Luckily, Greta has an idea... A section at the back explains that, in reality, the fight against the 'giants' isn't over and explains how you can help Greta in her fight. This book has been printed sustainably in the UK on 100% recycled pap...

He Said/She Said: the must-read bestselling suspense novel of the year

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPECSAVERS NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2018 RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK 2018 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SIMON MAYO RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK SHORTLISTED FOR CRIME AND THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 LONGLISTED FOR THEAKSTON OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2018 ' Haunting. Mesmerising. Unforgettable .' Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl *********** Don't be left in the dark. In the hushed aftermath of a total eclipse, Laura witnesses a brutal attack. She and her boyfriend Kit call the police, and in that moment, four lives change forever. Fifteen years on, Laura and Kit live in fear. And while Laura knows she was right to speak out, she also knows that you can never see the whole picture: something is always hidden . . . something she never could have guessed. *********** 'I'm calling it: THIS is the book I wish I'd written' Clare Mackintosh, author of Let Me Lie ...

An Ordinary Man's Guide to Radicalism: Growing up Muslim in India

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] I heard many people saying that one of the terrorists had studied in Jamia School, in my batch. If ‘they’ were to say I was friends with him, how would I deny it? I had very few friends in school, but who would believe that? You can alter your future, but how do you change your past? 19 September 2008, the Batla House encounter. That one day changed the life of a young man from Inderwan Bairam in Bihar’s Gopalganj district. An over-protected childhood in the village, an ambitious migration to Delhi as a young boy for better education, an undisciplined and shiftless adolescence – all of this history is flattened out into one tiny slice of Neyaz Farooquee’s identity: Muslim. From Jamia Nagar. Who lived practically next door to the Terrorists who had been killed in the encounter. A Potential Terrorist himself? How, after all, does a man prove that he is (and not merely pretending to be) a Normal Human Being? Sar...

365 Facts on Space

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] The world is full of fascinating facts. 365 Facts – a set of three books that cover the topics – Animals and Birds, Space and Around the World. Each book is specially designed for children with easy-to-understand text supported by beautiful colourful images. This set of books is a great help for schoolwork and projects that imparts wonderful interesting knowledge and information. [ad_2]

Little Beach Street Bakery

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] Don't miss Jenny's gorgeous new novel - FIVE HUNDRED MILES FROM YOU is available to pre-order now 'A sheer delight from start to finish' Sophie Kinsella ___________________________________ In a quaint seaside resort, a charming bakery holds the key to another world . . . With recipes for you to try yourself at home Curl up and escape with Jenny Colgan ' An evocative, sweet treat' Jojo Moyes 'Gorgeous, glorious, uplifting' Marian Keyes 'Irresistible' Jill Mansell 'Just lovely' Katie Fforde 'Naturally funny, warm-hearted' Lisa Jewell 'A gobble-it-all-up-in-one-sitting kind of book' Mike Gayle ___________________________________ Polly Waterford is recovering from a toxic relationship. Unable to afford their flat, she has to move miles away from everyone, to a sleepy little seaside resort in Cornwall, where she lives alone above an aba...

Molecular Biology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] Molecular Biology is the story of the molecules of life, their relationships, and how these interactions are controlled. It is an expanding field in life sciences, and its applications are wide and growing. We can now harness the power of molecular biology to treat diseases, solve crimes, map human history, and produce genetically modified organisms and crops, and these applications have sparked a multitude of fascinating legal and ethical debates. In this Very Short Introduction , Aysha Divan and Janice Royds examine the history, present, and future of Molecular Biology. Starting with the building blocks established by Darwin, Wallace and Mendel, and the discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953, they consider the wide range of applications for Molecular Biology today, including the development of new drugs, and forensic science. They also look forward to two key areas of evolving research such as personalise...

365 Science Activity

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] 365 Science Activity Book, supported by colourful illustrations is full of excellent activities that are easy yet challenging. The book will strengthen children's basic concept and sharpen their motor skills. [ad_2]

Batman: The Dark Knight (The New 52): Cycle of Violence

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] The Scarecrow has returned to Gotham City, but he's no longer the meek punching bag Batman is used to. The villainous genius has always preyed on the worst fears of his victims, but has refined his legendary fear toxin to even greater effectiveness and deadlier consequences. As the Scarecrow's origin is unfurled, Batman must find out not only how to conquer this dangerous psychopath, but how to beat his own worst fear. Written by New York Times best-selling crime thriller novelist Gregg Hurwitz and art from comics superstar David Finch, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT VOLUME 2: CYCLE OF VIOLENCE is a terrifying look into the dark psyche of one of Gotham's most twisted villains. Collects from BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #10-15 and #0. [ad_2]

Sapiens Manav Jati ka Sankshipt Itihas

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] डॉ| युवाल नोआ हरारी द्वारा लिखित किताब 'सेपियन्स' में मानव जाति के संपूर्ण इतिहास को अनूठे परिप्रेक्ष्य में अत्यंत सजीव ढंग से प्रस्तुत किया गया है। यह प्रस्तुतिकरण अपने आप में अद्वितीय है। प्रागैतिहासिक काल से लेकर आधुनिक युग तक मानव जाति के विकास की यात्रा के रोचक तथ्यों को लेखक ने शोध पर आधारित आँकडों के साथ इस तरह शब्दों में पिरोया है कि यह किताब निश्चित रूप से मॉर्डन क्लासिक किताबों की श्रेणी में शुमार होगी। करीब 100,000 साल पहले धरती पर मानव की कम से कम छह प्रजातियाँ बसती थीं, लेकिन आज स़िर्फ हम (होमो सेपियन्स) हैं। प्रभुत्व की इस जंग में आख़िर हमारी प्रजाति ने कैसे जीत हासिल की? हमारे भोजन खोजी पूर्वज शहरों और साम्राज्यों की स्थापना के लिए क्यों एकजुट हुए? कैसे हम ईश्वर, राष्ट्रों और मानवाधिकारों में विश्वास करने लगे? कैसे हम दौलत, किताबों और कानून में भरोसा करने लगे? और कैसे हम नौकरशाही, समय-सारणी और उपभोक्तावाद के गुलाम बन गए? आने वाले हज़ार वर्षों में हमारी दुनिया कैसी होगी? इस किताब में इन्हीं...

The Testaments: The Sequel to The Handmaid's Tale (Random House Large Print)

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE The Testaments is a modern masterpiece, a powerful novel that can be read on its own or as a companion to Margaret Atwood’s classic, The Handmaid’s Tale . More than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead maintains its grip on power, but there are signs it is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, the lives of three radically different women converge, with potentially explosive results.   Two have grown up as part of the first generation to come of age in the new order. The testimonies of these two young women are joined by a third: Aunt Lydia.  Her complex past and uncertain future unfold in surprising and pivotal ways.   With The Testaments,  Margaret Atwood opens up the innermost workings of Gilead, as each woman is forced to come to terms...

The Originals Emma

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] “Time will generally lessen the interest of every attachment not within the daily circle.” Emma Woodhouse, a headstrong, beautiful and witty twenty-year-old resident of the village of Highbury, is overconfident about her matchmaking skills. Conjuring successful love matches is an art she thinks she has mastered—especially after her self-proclaimed accomplishment at finding Miss Taylor, her governess, a suitable partner in Mr. Weston, a village Widower next, she takes it upon herself to find a perfect match for her friend Harriet Smith. She even convinces her to refuse the proposal of Robert Martin, a well-to-do farmer. While Harriet cannot deny her feelings for Mr. Martin, Emma wishes her friend to be a gentleman wife. Mr. Knightley, Emma’s brother-in-law, observes Emma’s matchmaking efforts and is contemptuous of her meddling. What follows in this circuit of misconstrued romances is a series of conflicts, mis...

Science - 500 Facts

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] Our world is full of thought-provoking things: the development of species on Earth, importance of energy, matter, life on other planets, fascinating inventions, etc. are all part of a single term called Science. 500 Facts -Science brings these curious and fascinating facts from science in one book. With interesting, mind-boggling facts, beautiful and relevant images linked to the information, this book is a must-read for curious young minds or anyone who is interested in knowing and understanding science. [ad_2]

Star Wars The Last Jedi™ The Visual Dictionary

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] Star Wars: The Last Jedi™ The Visual Dictionary is the definitive guide to Star Wars: The Last Jedi, revealing the characters, creatures, droids, locations, and technology from the new film. Packed with 100+ images and information as penned by Star Wars™ scribe Pablo Hidalgo, it's a must-have for all fans who want to go beyond the movie experience. © & TM 2017 LUCASFILM LTD [ad_2]

The Escape: A World Book Day title (Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space)

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] A World Book Day 2016 title. It is a dark time in a galaxy far, far away... When the parents of Milo and Lina Graf are abducted by agents of the evil Empire, the children must undertake a perilous journey across the unknown reaches of Wild Space to rescue them - and to discover hope for the future. This World Book Day GBP1 book kicks off a brand-new original fiction series set in the Star Wars universe! Look out for the other titles in the series: The Nest and The Snare. [ad_2]

The Essential Collection for Young Readers

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details ) [ad_1] Ruskin Bond has been writing stories for children for over six decades now, delighting and enchanting each new generation of readers with his heart-warming tales of friendship, love and coming-of-age. Curated in this essential collection are some of his best-loved stories, designed to introduce the young reader to Ruskin's cast of beloved characters - from the irrepressible Rusty, with his constant thirst for adventure, to his Grandfather, with his overflowing kindness towards all creatures great and small, from the resolute Bina, who braves a leopard to walk to school, to Suraj and Sunder Singh, who become unlikely friends. Including classic tales such as 'The Girl on the Train', 'Coming Home to Dehra', 'The Room of Many Colours' and 'The Blue Umbrella', in turns funny, touching, whimsical and nostalgic, this collection is a must-read for children and adults alike. From th...