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Asterix: Asterix at The Olympic Games - René Goscinny
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! The athletes of the ancient world assemble in Athens for the Olympic Games. Asterix and the Gauls enter too, but they''re due for a setback. As an artificial stimulant, magic potion is banned. Can our friends win at the Games without it? And what''s the special ingredient of the other potion, the one in the cauldron in the shed with the door that doesn''t close properly?
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Asterix: Asterix and The Roman Agent - René Goscinny
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Julius Caesar turns to psychological warfare...Tortuous Convolvulus the Roman agent is guaranteed to sow jealousy and discord anywhere. Can he make the Gauls suspect each other of treachery? Has Asterix really sold Rome the secret of the magic potion? And can Asterix, Obelix and Getafix outwit the weedy but wily Convolvulus and get the villagte back to normal?
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Asterix: Asterix and The Great Crossing - René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
Be the first to read Asterix and the Griffin, the next action-packed adventure from our indomitable gauls, by pre-ordering now!Out at sea fishing, Asterix and Obelix are blown off course in a storm. Luckily they land on the shores of a Roman colony - or is it? Teepees, totems, gobbling birds: it''s not what they''re used to. And what are the Viking explorers in their longship doing? But perhaps 50 BC is a little too early for a voyage of discovery to this strange New World...
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Asterix: Asterix and The Roman Agent - René Goscinny
Julius Caesar turns to psychological warfare...Tortuous Convolvulus the Roman agent is guaranteed to sow jealousy and discord anywhere. Can he make the Gauls suspect each other of treachery? Has Asterix really sold Rome the secret of the magic potion? And can Asterix, Obelix and Getafix outwit the weedy but wily Convolvulus and get the villagte back to normal?
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Asterix: Asterix and The Golden Sickle - René Goscinny
It''s a disaster - the druid Getafix has broken his golden sickle. Asterix and Obelix go to Lutetia (now Paris) to buy him a new one. Soon they are tangling with the criminal underworld of the big city - can they outwit Navishtrix, Clovogarlix and the sickle-trafficking gang? Will Getafix ever be able to brew magic potion again?
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Asterix: Asterix and Obelix's Birthday - René Goscinny
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the birth of Asterix comes a collection of 12 new stories - all linked by the theme of celebration, as Asterix meets many of his friends to receive a gift. What will they be? Read this very special album to find out.
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Record Breakers at the Olympic Games - Rob Walker
Record Breakers at the Olympic Games celebrates the best records, achievements and stories in the history of the modern summer Olympic Games.Comprehensive in scope, the book features record performances in every sport and discipline since Athens 1896, and highlights the jawdropping efforts and dramatic moments that make up the Games'' tapestry of tales. Additonally, the book charts new sporting additions, such as skateboarding and rock-climbing, which have attracted a new legion of young fans. There is also a section devoted to the Paralympics, citing the stars and star performances that have propelled the profile of the Paralympic movement in modern times. This is a perfect guide for young fans in the run up to the Paris Games in 2024.
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The Swimmer of Auschwitz - Renaud Leblond
The extraordinary story of Olympian who was imprisoned in Auschwitz and survived to tell his story. "Sports writer Leblond revisits in his propulsive English-language debut the life of Alfred Nakache, an Olympic athlete who was forced to swim for his guards’ entertainment at Auschwitz… Readers will be hooked.” – Publishers Weekly Alfred Nakache, a Jewish child from Constantine, never imagined that he would one day swim for France at the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936, nor than he would achieve a world record, as he did in 1941. As a child he was petrified of the water and yet, somehow, through sheer willpower and determination, he rose to become one of the very best swimmers in the world. That was until 1943, when he was banned from the pool - and in the same year, deported and sent to Auschwitz. Not knowing if he would ever see his wife and daughter again, Alfred battled on, through the humiliation and the pain, even defying the guards by swimming in the water reserves of Auschwitz. Somehow - miraculously - he survived, swimming every day until the end of his life.The Swimmer of Auschwitz is the unique, true story of a forgotten hero, told with remarkable power and simplicity.
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The Favourites - Layne Fargo
Everyone thinks Heath Rocha was my first love. He wasn't. My first love was figure skating.Katarina Shaw has always known she’s destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating – and each other – to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating fans with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style and rollercoaster relationship.Until, at the Olympic Games, as the world holds its breath, a shocking incident instantly destroys their partnership.Ten years later, an unauthorised tell-all documentary reignites the public obsession with Shaw and Rocha. If Kat wants to own her story, she must break her silence. As Kat’s account of her dramatic rise and fall alternates with scandalous interviews from the film, The Favourites spins into a dance between passion, ambition and what it truly means to win.Sensational rumours have haunted Kat and Heath’s every step for years, but the truth may be even more outrageous than the headlines.
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Asterix: Asterix On The Warpath Pop-Up - René Goscinny
Asterix and Obelix come to life in this exquisitely engineered 3D pop-up book from Asterix creators Rene Goscinny and Albert Uderzo and paper engineer, Jose Pons. Chaos erupts in the camp as Gaul turns on Gaul. Asterix and Obelix take on pirates on the perilous open seas. And the heroes come head-to-head with the troublesome Romans in an epic 3D battle. Fantastically funny with high-quality paper-engineering throughout, this is the perfect addition to any Asterix collection.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Goths - René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Asterix and Obelix escort Getafix to the druids'' annual conference in the Forest of the Carnutes. Little do they know that the Goths are lying in ambush, ready to kidnap the Druid of the Year - who of course is Getafix! But what with Gauls, Goths and Romans all at odds, it''s hard to tell friend from foe... until Goths begin fighting Goths in the Asterixian Wars.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Normans - René Goscinny, Albert Uderzo
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! A Norman invasion of the Gaulish village! But only trendy teenager Justforkix, visiting from Lutetia, fears them, for the Gauls have their magic potion. But the Normas themselves want to learn the meaning of fear: can Asterix and his friends teach them? Another secret weapon is brought into play...and at long last the bard Cacofonix wins the appreciation due to him.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Chieftain's Shield - René Goscinny
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! When the hero Vercingetorix was defeated he threw his arms at Julius Caesar''s feet. Years later, Caesar plans to hold a triumph with his enemy''s shield - but where is it? Romans and Gauls race to track it down, and Chief Vitalstatistix, dieting on a health farm, has a surprise to spring. Will Caesar defeat the Gauls again, or will the truimph go to Asterix?
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Asterix: Asterix and The Banquet - René Goscinny
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Gaul, now France, has always been famous for its food and drink - so when, for a bet with the Romans, Asterix and Obelix travel round collecting local delicacies they start on the journey home with all sorts of goodies. First, however, they must outwit the thieves Villanus and Unscrupulus. And who''s that little dog who has been following them all the way?
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Asterix: Asterix and The Cauldron - René Goscinny
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Financial skulduggery in ancient Gaul! When local Chielf Whosemoralsarelastix wants a cauldron full of money kept out of Roman hands, the cash disappears while Asterix is guarding it. He and Obelix must earn enough to repay it through fairground gladiatorial contests, trendy theatrical performances, even bank robbery - they''ll try anything. But whose morals are really eleastic? And how do the pirates, just for once, get an unexpected bonus.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Goths - René Goscinny
Asterix and Obelix escort Getafix to the druids'' annual conference in the Forest of the Carnutes. Little do they know that the Goths are lying in ambush, ready to kidnap the Druid of the Year - who of course is Getafix! But what with Gauls, Goths and Romans all at odds, it''s hard to tell friend from foe... until Goths begin fighting Goths in the Asterixian Wars.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Soothsayer - René Goscinny
One dark and stormy night, a sinister visitor arrives in the little Gaulish village. Prolix, who claims too be a soothsayer, prophesies that when the storm is over the weather will improve. And it does! Now the credulous villagers believe every word he says, but Asterix has his suspicions of the smooth-talking Prolix. Who is really right about the soothsayer?
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Asterix: Asterix and The Normans - René Goscinny
A Norman invasion of the Gaulish village! But only trendy teenager Justforkix, visiting from Lutetia, fears them, for the Gauls have their magic potion. But the Normas themselves want to learn the meaning of fear: can Asterix and his friends teach them? Another secret weapon is brought into play...and at long last the bard Cacofonix wins the appreciation due to him.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Cauldron - René Goscinny
Financial skulduggery in ancient Gaul! When local Chielf Whosemoralsarelastix wants a cauldron full of money kept out of Roman hands, the cash disappears while Asterix is guarding it. He and Obelix must earn enough to repay it through fairground gladiatorial contests, trendy theatrical performances, even bank robbery - they''ll try anything. But whose morals are really eleastic? And how do the pirates, just for once, get an unexpected bonus.
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Asterix Gift Edition: Albums 6-10 - René Goscinny
In this second special collector's edition of the beloved Asterix stories, albums 6-10 are brought together in one fabulous, luxury volume.In ASTERIX AND CLEOPATRA, we join Asterix, Obleix and co as they are recruited to build a magnificent palace for Queen Cleopatra. There are villainous saboteurs to be outwitted, but Asterix, Obelix and Getafix still find time to go sight-seeing - and leave their mark on the pyramids and the Sphinx's nose.In ASTERIX AND THE BIG FIGHT, there's something fishy going on, as Chief Cassius Ceramix has gone over to the Roman enemy. One way or another, the fight for control of the village between Vitalstatistix and his rival is bound to be a knockout.In ASTERIX IN BRITAIN, one little ancient British village still holds out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and Obelix are invited to help, facing fog, warm beer, and a wild chase for magic potion that ends in the first ever tea-party.In ASTERIX AND THE NORMANS, a Norman invasion threatens the Gaulish village, but the Gauls - and Asterix and Obelix - are armed with their magic potion and must teach the Normans about meaning of fear.In ASTERIX THE LEGIONARY, Asterix and Obelix join the Roman army - who'd have expected to see Asterix in a legionary's uniform?! - to rescue Obelix's true love's fiancé from North Africa, leaving Centurions baffled as their mission turns into a smashing adventure.
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Asterix: How Obelix Fell Into The Magic Potion - René Goscinny
The truth at last! The world had to know the answer to the mystery that has been keeping it on the edge of its seat for more than two thousand years. We all know that Obelix fell into the cauldron of magic potion when he was a little be (''We''ll never hear the last of it!'' as he often says) but we''ve never known how.Well, the time has come...And, given his involvement in this dark affair, we have asked Asterix to tell you everything.So, fiat lux!
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Asterix 5 - Asterix a cesta kolem Galie - René Goscinny
Římanům se stále nedaří dobýt nepoddajnou vesničku Galů, a tak se rozhodnou ji izolovat od okolí pomocí palisády z kůlů. Asterix a Obelix se s s římským velitelem vsadí, že se dostanou z vesnice i přes palisádu a ještě si udělají cestu kolem celé Galie.
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Asterix 5 Cesta okolo Galie - René Goscinny
Rimanom sa stále nedarí dobyť nepoddajnú dedinku Galov, a tak sa rozhodnú izolovať ju od okolia pomocou palisády z kolov. Aby palisádu odstránili, Asterix a Obelix uzavrú s Rimanmi stávku...
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ASTERIX E LA FIGLIA DE VERCINGERORIGE - René Goscinny
Asterix in Italian all titles in print are available. Standard size hardback edition.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Missing Scroll - Jean-Yves Ferri
Asterix, the Gaul is back for more funny, fast-paced adventure in this cheeky and energetic comic, the New York Times bestselling thirty-sixth Asterix album.Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success ... but there''s a snag. The chapter about Caesar''s defeats by the indomitable Gauls of Armorica. Cut it, Blockbustus advises, and everyone will believe that Caesar conquered all Gaul!Or will they? Newsmonger and activist Confoundtheirpolitix takes the chapter to Asterix''s village. Can the Gauls make sure the truth is revealed?Multi-million selling Asterix is much loved across the world, perfect for children age 7-11 and hilarious for kids and parents alike. Following in the footsteps of Goscinny and Uderzo, the thirty-sixth Asterix album by Ferri and Conrad is a number 3 New York Times bestselling title.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Missing Scroll - Jean-Yves Ferri
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Asterix, the Gaul is back for more funny, fast-paced adventure in this cheeky and energetic comic, the New York Times bestselling thirty-sixth Asterix album.Julius Caesar has finished writing the history of his campaigns in Gaul. His publisher, Libellus Blockbustus, foresees a huge success ... but there''s a snag. The chapter about Caesar''s defeats by the indomitable Gauls of Armorica. Cut it, Blockbustus advises, and everyone will believe that Caesar conquered all Gaul!Or will they? Newsmonger and activist Confoundtheirpolitix takes the chapter to Asterix''s village. Can the Gauls make sure the truth is revealed?Multi-million selling Asterix is much loved across the world, perfect for children age 7-11 and hilarious for kids and parents alike. Following in the footsteps of Goscinny and Uderzo, the thirty-sixth Asterix album by Ferri and Conrad is a New York Times bestselling title.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Chieftain's Daughter - Jean-Yves Ferri
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! When Adrenalin, the rebellious daughter of the great Gaulish chieftain Vercingétorix, arrives at their village, Asterix and Obelix are tasked with protecting her from the Romans chasing her. This is easier said than done though, as Adrenalin is desperate to escape!Follow our favourite heroes as they try and reach Adrenalin before the Romans do. With trademark jokes and chaotic fight scenes, the latest instalment in this best-selling series is sure to entertain new and old fans alike.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Falling Sky - Albert Uderzo
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! The Gauls have only one fear: that the sky may fall on their heads tomorrow. But tomorrow never comes, says Chief Vitalstatistix. Or does it? It looks as if it''s come at last for Asterix, Obelix and the other villagers. And some surprising new characters fall along with the sky. Our friends soon find themselves in the middle of a space race...
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Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris - Fabcaro
The latest adventure from our indomitable hero and his friends!A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers, spearheaded by the charismatic Isivertuus. When its enchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upside down. As news of the dire situation reaches Asterix and Obelix, they embark on a thrilling quest to confront Isivertuus and restore the indomitable spirit of the Gauls.Armed with their trademark humour, bravery, and trusty magic potion, can our heroic duo save the Chief's wife and break the spell of the White Iris?
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Asterix: Asterix and The Picts - Jean-Yves Ferri
When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Romans! What with caber-tossing, bagpipes, malted water and an enormous otter in the loch, can the Gauls reunite MacAroon and Camomilla and enjoy some Roman-bashing along the way?
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Asterix: Asterix and The Black Gold - Albert Uderzo
Phoenician merchant Ekonomikrisis has forgotten the druid Getafix''s order for rock oil - an essential ingredient in the magic potion. So Asterix and Obelix go prospecting for black gold in the Middle East. Can they also outwit the Roman secret agent Dubbelosix and his amazing folding chariot, equipped with all the latest spy gadgets?
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Asterix: Asterix and The Magic Carpet - Albert Uderzo
The latest action-packed adventure from our indomitable Gauls, Asterix and the Griffin, is out now! Cacofonix''s tuneless singing always makes it rain - which is just what they want in Rajah Watzit''s distant Eastern kingdom. The guru Hoodunnit has threatened to end a terrible drought by sacrificing lovely Princess Orinjade. Can the Gauls, flown in on the fakir Watziznehm''s magic carpet, rescue her? The bard''s finest hour has come.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Chieftain's Daughter - Jean-Yves Ferri
When Adrenalin, the rebellious daughter of the great Gaulish chieftain Vercingétorix, arrives at their village, Asterix and Obelix are tasked with protecting her from the Romans chasing her. This is easier said than done though, as Adrenalin is desperate to escape!Follow our favourite heroes as they try and reach Adrenalin before the Romans do. With trademark jokes and chaotic fight scenes, the latest instalment in this best-selling series is sure to entertain new and old fans alike.
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Asterix: Asterix and The Magic Carpet - Albert Uderzo
Cacofonix''s tuneless singing always makes it rain - which is just what they want in Rajah Watzit''s distant Eastern kingdom. The guru Hoodunnit has threatened to end a terrible drought by sacrificing lovely Princess Orinjade. Can the Gauls, flown in on the fakir Watziznehm''s magic carpet, rescue her? The bard''s finest hour has come.
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Asterix: Asterix and the White Iris - Fabcaro
A strange new philosophy is gaining popularity amongst the Roman soldiers. When itsenchanting influence reaches the Gauls, everything they once held dear is turned upsidedown.
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The Third Reich in Power, 1933 - 1939 - Richard J. Evans
The second book in his acclaimed trilogy on the rise and fall of Nazi Germany, Richard J. Evans'' The Third Reich in Power: How the Nazis Won Over the Hearts and Minds of a Nation explores how Hitler turned Germany from a vibrant democracy into a one-party state. Before Hitler seized power in 1933, Germany had been famous for its sophistication and complexity. So how was it possible for a group of ideological obsessives to re-mould it into a one-party state directed at war and race hate? How did the Nazis win over the hearts and minds of Germany''s citizens, twist science, religion and culture, and transform the country''s politics to achieve total dominance so quickly? From the Nuremberg Laws to the Olympic Games, Kristallnacht to the Hitler Youth, this gripping account shows how a whole population became enmeshed in a dictatorship that was consumed by hatred and driven by war. ''Impressive ... perceptive ... humane'' Ian Kershaw ''Excellent ... powerful ... it makes an indelible impression'' Robert Service, Sunday Times ''Likely to be the standard work for some years to come'' Spectator Books of the Year ''A rich and detailed description of just what the Third Reich did in every compartment of the state and every corner of society ... Evans''s magisterial study should be on our shelves for a long time to come'' Economist ''Written with great style and human sympathy'' Daily Telegraph Books of the Year ''Evans brilliantly conveys how the Fuhrer reignited Germans'' pride as he led them to catastrophe'' Neal Ascherson, Observer Sir Richard J. Evans is Professor of Modern History at Cambridge University. His previous books include In Defence of History, Telling Lies about Hitler and the companions to this title, The Coming of the Third Reich and The Third Reich at War.
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Jimmy Anderson: Finding the Edge: SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025 - Jimmy Anderson
THE MUST-HAVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM CRICKET LEGEND, JIMMY ANDERSONSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 CHARLES TYRWHITT SPORTS BOOK AWARDS'Revealing and often moving' - Guardian'Brilliant, emotive' - Daily Mail21 years, 188 Test Matches, 704 Test Wickets.This is Jimmy's story: an intimate, honest reflection told with his trademark humility and dry humour. From growing up in. Burnley as an outsider, isolated at school, bunking off, dreaming of being somewhere - anywhere - else, to dominating the 22 yards of the wicket as part of the deadliest England attack ever assembled.Jimmy takes us inside the dressing room, to those unforgettable moments: his debut under Nasser Hussain, facing off the Aussies with Monty Panesar, Kevin Pietersen's 'textgate' and that Mitchell Johnson incident. He reflects on the intense rivalries with Michael Clarke and Sachin Tendulkar and the burgeoning friendships with Alastair Cook and Stuart Broad. Delving behind the cricket, Jimmy reveals his experiences of personal loss alongside the pain of professional injury, and the strength he found from his marriage and the arrival of his two children.Finding the Edge is a front-row seat at the greatest games of the last two decades as England journey from perennial losers to world number one. But, above all, it is a coming-of-age story that reveals the real Jimmy Anderson: vulnerable, introspective, relentlessly determined, constantly evolving - a bowler unequalled, a career like no other.
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The Last of the Wine - Mary Renault
''All my sense of the ancient world - its values, its style, the scent of its wars and passions - comes from Mary Renault. Her Theseus novels are perhaps the most exciting of her Greek fictions, and The Last of the Wine the most moving. I turned to writing historical fiction because of something I learned from Renault: that it lets you shake off the mental shackles of your own era, all the categories and labels, and write freely about what really matters to you'' EMMA DONOGHUE''Mary Renault''s portraits of the ancient world are fierce, complex and eloquent, infused at every turn with her life-long passion for the Classics. Her characters live vividly both in their own time, and in ours'' MADELINE MILLERCombining the scholarship of a historian with the imagination of a novelist, Mary Renault masterfully brings the ancient world to life in this page-turning drama of the Peloponnesian War.Alexias, a young Athenian of good family, comes of age during the last phases of the Peloponnesian War. The adult world he enters is one in which the power and influence of his class have been undermined by the forces of war. Alexias finds himself drawn to the controversial teachings of Socrates, following him even though it at times endangers both his own life and his family''s place in society. Among the great teacher''s followers Alexias meets Lysis, and the two youths become inseparable - together they wrestle in the palaestra, journey to the Olympic Games, and fight in the wars against Sparta. As their relationship develops against the background of famine, siege and civil conflict, Mary Renault expertly conveys the intricacies of classical Greek culture.''Mary Renault is a shining light to both historical novelists and their readers. She does not pretend the past is like the present, or that the people of ancient Greece were just like us. She shows us their strangeness; discerning, sure-footed, challenging our values, piquing our curiosity, she leads us through an alien landscape that moves and delights us'' HILARY MANTEL''The most vivid and convincing reconstruction of ancient Greek life that I have ever seen'' Sunday Times
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Omega: The Story Behind the Style - Rachael Taylor
A stunning visual history of one of the world's most iconic watch brands.Discover the story of luxury Swiss watch manufacturer Omega, from the founding of the brand in 1848 through its rise to global domination. Packed with photographs and information covering the company's impressive history, you'll discover how Omega created the first minute-repeating wristwatch (a groundbreaking innovation in horology), its crucial role in military timekeeping during both World Wars, how the Omega Speedmaster Professional became the first watch on the moon, before the brand became the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games as well as James Bond's watch of choice.With an exploration of everything from Omega's iconic Hollywood appearances and the thriving collectors' market to the brand's efforts to raise awareness of environmental issues, this is the perfect gift for Omega lovers and watch enthusiasts everywhere.Also available in this series: Rolex, Tiffany and Co, Cartier, Vivienne Westwood, Bulgari, Manolo Blahnik and Calvin Klein.
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The Dawn of the Roman Empire - Livy
''With a single announcement from a herald, all the cities of Greece and Asia had been set free; only an intrepid soul could formulate such an ambitious project, only phenomenal valour and fortune bring it to fruition. (Livy, 33. 33) Thus Livy describes the reaction to the Roman commander T.Q. Flamininus'' proclamation of the freedom of Greece at the Isthmian games near Corinth in 196 BC. Half a century later Greece was annexed as a province of the Romans who burned the ancient city of Corinth to the ground. Books 31 to 40 of Livy''s history chart Rome''s emergence as an imperial nation and the Romans tempestuous involvement with Greece, Macedonia and the near East in the opening decades of the second century BC; they are our most important source for Graeco-Roman relations in that century. Livy''s dramatic narrative includes the Roman campaigns in Spain and against the Gallic tribes of Northern Italy; the flight of Hannibal from Carthage and his death in the East; the debate on the Oppian law; and the Bacchanalian Episode. This is the only unabridged English translation of Books 31 to 40.The complete Livy in English, available in five volumes from Oxford World''s Classics. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Gold Medal Mysteries: Peril on the Pitch - Ellie Robinson
Join the sporting detectives as they race around the world in the brilliant mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning Paralympian, Ellie Robinson. It’s been a year since Seb, Hannah and Maria solved the mystery of the gold medal thief at the Tokyo Games. Now they are reunited at the World Football Championship but Brazil’s star goalie has gone missing. Finding a lost medal was one thing, finding a missing person is much more difficult. Can the trio team up again to find out what happened before the final game?Solve the case before the whistle blows! Action-packed look-behind-the-scenes at the world's biggest sporting event, with clues and illustrations throughout.
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The Queer Parent - Lotte Jeffs, Stu Oakley
''I am so glad this book is here, and only sorry it didn''t arrive sooner.'' - Sandi ToksvigThis informative, funny and empowering book from the hosts of the award-winning podcast Some Families is the must-have parenting toolkit for the LGTBQ+ community, their friends, family and allies, now with an introduction by Sandi Toksvig.‘Answers every question you could have about LGBTQ+ families. A must read.’ - Will YoungLGBTQ+ people have more options than ever before when it comes to starting a family, but a lack of both focused information and mainstream representation can leave parents, prospective parents, friends and relatives in the dark.Authors Lotte Jeffs and Stu Oakley spoke to dozens of experts and queer families, and this hugely-needed book is the product of those conversations and their own experiences of becoming parents through IUI and adoption respectively.90% of queer parenting is just . . . parenting, but being LGBTQ+ when you’re a parent does bring with it a host of conundrums that mainstream guides – which tend to assume heterosexuality – do not address.From adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatment and other routes to parenthood, to donors, trans parenting, how to deal with family-focused homophobia, coming out at the school gates and much more, The Queer Parent is a groundbreaking toolkit for LGBTQ+ parents, parents-to-be, and anyone looking to support their journey. It is a book that redefines the family for the modern age.
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The Psychology of Starting School - Caoimhe Dempsey, Elian Fink, Claire Hughes
The Psychology of Starting School offers a highly accessible, practical guide to cutting-edge research from developmental science to guide parents and professionals through this exciting but sometimes tricky period.Written by expert developmental psychologists, it explores how social and emotional competence emerges within a network of supportive relationships and explains how the transition to school compares with other key transitions for children, for example, becoming a sibling. Addressing the all-important topic of children’s early friendships, it explains how children’s mindreading skills and ability to regulate their feelings and behaviour contribute to a successful school transition. The book offers guidance on topics such as successful home-school links, the impact of starting school on family life and troubleshooting problems for both parents and educators including socialising outside school, children’s fatigue, and establishing positive relationships with other parents at the school gates.Designed to dip in and out, and complete with numerous examples, chapter summaries and top tips for parents and teachers, this book is essential reading for parents, Early Years professionals, SENDCos, health visitors and school nurses, as well as mental health professionals and social workers working with children and families.
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The Rumour - Lesley Kara
***SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIES ON CHANNEL 5!***''In this chilling tale of paranoia, suspicion and accusation, Lesley Kara keeps you guessing until the final page'' - Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Blue HourWhen single mum Joanna hears a rumour at the school gates, she never intends to pass it on. But one casual comment leads to another and now there''s no going back . . .Rumour has it that a notorious child killer is living under a new identity, in their sleepy little town of Flinstead-on-Sea.Sally McGowan was just ten years old when she stabbed little Robbie Harris to death forty-eight years ago - no photos of her exist since her release as a young woman.So who is the supposedly reformed killer who now lives among them? How dangerous can one rumour become? And how far will Joanna go to protect her loved ones from harm, when she realizes what it is she''s unleashed?__________''Everyone is going to be talking about The Rumour. An intriguing premise, a creeping sense of dread, and a twist you won''t see coming!'' Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door.''Captivating . . . a subtle examination of the damage that gossip can do'' ? Daily MailReaders can''t stop talking about The Rumour:***** ''So good ... The twist is amazing and really caught me out.'' ***** ''Downloaded it last night before bed and have stayed up all night reading it! Could not put it down. ***** ''I couldn''t devour this book quickly enough ... The surprises didn''t stop til the very last page.''
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Crossing the Finish Line - Thushanthi Ponweera
An inspiring nonfiction picture book about the courage and perseverance of 1964 Sri Lankan Olympian Ranatunge Karunananda, and the ways in which we define success. Sri Lankan soldier Ranatunge Karunananda is the first runner to ever represent his country in the 10,000-meter race in the Olympic Games. Despite the lack of support and resources, Karu stands on the track in Japan, determined to represent Sri Lanka and his family well. As the race begins and the other runners lap Karu time and again, he presses on despite objections, winning not the race but the hearts of the 70,000-person crowd, and inspiring people across the world to stay steadfast in the race for their dreams.
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Monsters at School - Baker Laura
Fluffy monsters, scruffy monsters, monsters on their way. Rucksack monsters, turn-back monsters, off to school today! Children will love this super-fun title packed with hilarious monsters on their first day of school! Follow the cheeky little monsters as they have lessons, go wild at playtime, eat a messy monster lunch, and learn and play together – and watch out for the silly dog monster hiding on every page! Plenty to spot on every page, with playful, bright artwork and lots of amusing mishaps Vibrant, contemporary style by Ukrainian illustrator Nina Dzyvulska Energetic, wacky and characterful monsters Good role models for little ones—monsters also clean up, do school work and calm down See the monsters cause mayhem everywhere: at the school gates, in the cloakroom, in the classroom, on the playground, in the dining hall and in the bathroom There are so many different monsters to spot within this kooky picture book. Kids can point out their favourites and gasp and chuckle at the gobble monster, the yappy monster and the learn monster, to name a few! The simple narrative with fun wordplay and a gentle rhyme is perfect for reading aloud, ideal for preschoolers and early readers as they build up their vocabulary and reading confidence. This bold, bright and playful book is sure to be enjoyed time and time again by young readers as they are thrilled by the funny escapades of the monsters at school!
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In Search of the Greeks (Second Edition) - James Renshaw
In Search of the Greeks offers an engaging introduction to the societies of Classical Greece. Making extensive use of ancient sources and illustrated with some hundred and fifty photographs, drawings, maps and plans, many now for the first time in colour, the book introduces key topics of ancient Greece. The new edition opens with a new chapter that provides an historical overview of the key events, figures and eras, and continues with updated chapters on key topics in Greek history: religion and thought, Athenian democracy, Athenian society, Athenian drama, the Olympic Games and Sparta. Activity boxes and further reading lists throughout each chapter aid students'' understanding of the subject. Appendices provide further information on Greek currency values, Greek musical instruments and the Greek calendar.Review questions throughout this book challenge students to read further and reflect on some of the most important social, political and cultural issues of classical Greece. Many topics raise issues of contemporary relevance, such as the rights of citizens in a democracy, forced marriage and approaches to education. The book is supported by a website which, contains comprehensive resources on the social, political and cultural issues of classical Greece.
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The Book of Irish Sporting Heroes - Adrian Russell
From All-Ireland champions to Olympic gold medallists, Grand Slam greats to golfing Major champions, join us on a tour of Irish sporting history told as never before.Which Irish soccer player has scored the most goals? Who is the most decorated Irish boxer of their generation? And who were the youngest Irish sports stars to achieve their dreams? Meet the people who put Ireland on the sporting map, brought together for the first time in charming and beautiful illustrations by Graham Corcoran.For one small island, Ireland has produced a history of sporting achievement to rival even the biggest nations. The Big Book of Irish Sporting Heroes introduces readers young and old to the men and women who achieved spectacular feats across football, GAA, horse racing, gymnastics, rugby, the Olympic games and many many more.
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How to Help your Child at Primary School: From First Days to Phonics and Fractions - CGP Books
If your child is at Primary School (or starting soon), you’ll probably have noticed a few changes to school life since you were a bright-eyed young learner. That''s why we''ve packed this indispensable CGP book with advice to help you parent your way through Primary like a pro.We''ve covered the complete Primary journey - from choosing a primary school to preparing your child for secondary school - and included heaps of practical advice on everything from school dinners, to making friends, to sussing out the other parents at the school gates.We''ll give you a sneak preview of what they''ll learn at school, year by year, subject by subject, plus lots of information on assessments, like SATs and 11+. We''ve also included information on those new-fangled maths techniques, a Parents’ Guide to Phonics and a handy Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar Glossary, so you can help with those tricky homework questions without missing a beat!To round things off, we’ve thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access.
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The Mother Load - Katy Cox
''Funny and relatable'' HeatMishaps at work, mayhem at home...It''ll get easier when he starts school... That''s what Lucy was told, and she believed it. But now that her autistic son Stanley has joined Reception, his obsession with Africa and daily screaming fits at the school gates haven''t exactly won him or Lucy any popularity contests.So for Stanley''s fifth birthday Lucy plans an extravagant party to help him connect with his classmates. But her autistic husband Ed knows how his son''s mind works better than anyone, so instead of a big bash, they travel to Wales to eat a Libya-shaped birthday cake with Lucy''s family. And suddenly Lucy is faced with the truth about what her loved ones really need, and how they can finally find their tribe...Readers love The Mother Load''Best thing I''ve read all year'' *****''Funny, warm and touching'' *****''As a mother of two autistic children so much of it speaks to me on a personal level'' *****''Gavin and Stacey eat your heart out ... this is comedy gold and should be on the screen!'' *****
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