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Eisenhorn: The Omnibus - Dan Abnett
Discover one of the most well known Black Library characters, Gregor Eisenhorn, in this great value omnibus.In the grim far future, the Inquisition moves amongst mankind like an avenging shadow, striking down daemons, aliens and heretics with uncompromising ruthlessness. Written by Gaunt's Ghosts creator, Dan Abnett, this volume charts the career of Inquisitor Gregor Eisenhorn as he changes from being a zealous upholder of the truth to collaborating with the very powers he once swore to destroy. Part detective story, part interplanetary Epic, this omnibus brings together the novels Xenos, Malleus, Hereticus and The Magos, as well as four short stories.
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The Founding - Dan Abnett
New edition of the first Gaunt's Ghosts omnibus, containing the opening story arc in the series, comprising the novels First and Only, Ghostmaker and Necropolis.In the Chaos-infested Sabbat System, the massed ranks of the Astra Militarum - more commonly known as the Imperial Guard - stand shoulder to shoulder as they counter an invasion by heretical forces. Amongst the defenders of the Imperium are the troops of the Tanith First-and-Only, a displaced regiment forced to flee their home planet before it succumbed to the unrelenting assault of Chaos. Nicknamed 'the Ghosts', their specialist scouting role sees them thrown into the thickest of the fighting. Led by Colonel-Commissar Ibram Gaunt, they must evade the treacherous scheming of rival regiments and the lethal firepower of the enemy if they are to have any hope of achieving victory over the forces of Chaos.
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Battle Action volume 3 - Brian K. Vaughan, Garth Ennis, John Wagner, Dan Abnett, Rob Williams, Steve White, Torunn Gronbekk
All new Battle Action stories from series writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys), who is now joined by new all-star writers and artists including Brian K. Vaughan (Saga, Y: The Last Man) and Chris Burnham (Batman).BATTLE RETURNS - NOW WITH MORE ACTION! The third Battle Action collection features the return of Action favourites Hook Jaw, the controversial Kids Rule O.K., and Death Game - one of the culprits behind the suspension of Action in 1976. Joining these stories are new adventures for El Mestizo, the Civil War-era bounty hunter, on the trail of a double-agent; German Panzer commander Hellman, who discovers the hard truth behind the cause he fights for; Major Eazy, fighting alongside American paratroopers in the invasion of Sicily; Nina Petrova and the Angels of Death, as the Soviet airwoman sets out to rescue a comrade from behind enemy lines; and Dredger, the ice cold secret agent, whose origin is revealed for the first time. Featuring an all-star roster of talent, as writers Brian K. Vaughan, Torunn Gronbekk, Dan Abnett, Rob Williams, John Wagner, Garth Ennis and Steve White team up with artists Chris Burnham, Tom Foster, PJ Holden, John McCrea, Henry Flint, Mike Dorey, Dan Cornwell, Patrick Goddard and John Higgins to bring you the latest and greatest edition of Battle Action.
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Aquaman 5: Zlomená koruna - Dan Abnett, Riccardo Federici
V Atlantidě se vzdouvá vlna revoluce!Aquaman býval králem Atlantidy… ale pak o svou korunu přišel. Získal ji Corum rath. Nyní je Atlantida odříznutá od zbytku světa mocnou a prastarou magickou bariérou zvanou Koruna trnů. Zvenčí jí nikdo nepronikne a uvnitř není úniku před smrtícími poskoky krále Ratha.Aquaman je součástí hnutí odporu, které hodlá proti Rathovi bojovat. Po boku mu stojí tajemná Delfína a Arthurův někdejší zapřisáhlý nepřítel Vulko. Jedině Aquaman dokáže rozhádané frakce sjednotit, aby mohli všichni společně Ratha svrhnout… ale jen pokud slíbí, že se znovu ujme trůnu. Jenže Arthur přísahal, že to se nestane.Když se však dozví, že jeho životní lásku Meru stihla podivná kouzelná nemoc, kterou lze vyléčit pouze za hranicemi Atlantidy, stává se z Koruny trnů rozsudek smrti. Teď už Arthura v čele odboje nic nezastaví. Je odhodlaný sesadit Ratha jednou provždy. Koruna musí padnout… a král spolu s ní!Scenárista DAN ABNETT (TITANS, THE SILENCER) pokračuje v epickém příběhu ZNOVUZROZENÍ HRDINŮ DC, k němuž tentokrát svou vynikající kresbu dodává RICCARDO FEDERICI (BATMAN: THE MUDER MACHINE). Obsahuje sešity č. 31–33 a speciál V SEVŘENÍ KORUNY.
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Best of 2000 AD Volume 1 - John Wagner, Alan Moore, Ian Gibson, Dan Abnett, Alan Grant, Kev Walker, Jamie Hewlett, Alan Davis, INJ Culbard, Arthur Ran
"A slab of pop...a great place to start to explore this huge swathe of British comics" - Kieron Gillen (Die, Once & Future, Eternals) Best of 2000 AD is a landmark series from the cult comic, bursting with our greatest stories for a new generation of readers. Every Best of 2000 AD contains a mix of modern classics and gems from the vault. In each edition you''ll find an explosive new Judge Dredd adventure, fresh essays by prominent popular culture writers, a graphic novel-length feature presentation by global legends and a vintage Dredd case. In this volume: Judge Dredd battles Mutie Block anarchy; Halo Jones escapes in Alan Moore’s first masterpiece; humanity is on the Brink in the space murder mystery from Dan Abnett and INJ Culbard; Judge Anderson takes centre stage in the search for Shamballa. Boasting brand new covers from an all-star line-up of artists including Jamie McKelvie (The Wicked + The Divine) and Karl Kerschl (Gotham Academy) with designer Tom Muller (X-Men), Best of 2000 AD is the essential gateway into the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic.
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The End and the Death: Volume I - Dan Abnett
Book 8 in the Global best selling The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra series. There is no way out. The walls have fallen, the gates are breached, and the defenders are slain.It is the end and the death. After seven brutal years of civil war, the Warmaster stands on the verge of victory. Horus Lupercal, once beloved son, has come to murder his father.The Emperor, a shining beacon of hope to many, an unscrupulous tyrant to others, must die. The lives of uncountable numbers have been extinguished and even primarchs, once thought immortal, have been laid low. The Emperor’s dream lies in tatters, but there remains a sliver of hope.Now, at the final hour of the final day, the Emperor rises. With him come his Angel, his Praetorian, and his Captain, all determined to enact terrible vengeance. Yet the hope is slim, for the Warmaster sees all and knows all, and the ultimate victory of Chaos is at hand.There is no way out.
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The End and the Death: Volume III - Dan Abnett
The final part of book 8 of the global bestselling series, "The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra".The Great Angel, Sanguinius, lies slain at his brotherÂ’s hand. Terra burns as reality itself unravels and the greatest bastion of civilisation teeters on the brink of annihilation. Desperate defenders gather, banding against the rabid traitor hordes. The Hollow Mountain, host to the pilgrims of Euphrati Keeler, is one of the last redoubts, held by the Dark Angels while the unclean host of Typhus lays siege. Malcador the Sigillite sits ablaze on the Golden Throne, trying to buy his master more time. But time is running outÂ… Guilliman races across the stars to reinforce the Throneworld. Will he return to ashes, where a Warmaster of Chaos has ascended to godhood, or will the Emperor have triumphed? And at what cost? It all comes down to one final, climactic confrontation: the Emperor versus Horus. The father against the son.
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Judge Dredd: The Darkest Judge - Dan Abnett, Ian Edginton, Rob Williams, Kenneth Niemand, Emma Beeby
What if at the end of Judge Dredd: Judgement Day a different strategy was used in order to stop the zombie invasion? Instead of Judge Dredd executing Sabbat the Necromagus this plan involves dropping dimension-bombs to shift the whole zombie horde into a different reality. This means disaster for all the other characters published in the pages of 2000 AD as the zombies infect everyone from Rogue Trooper to Sinister Dexter, from Ace Trucking to The V.C.''s. There is now a whole multiverse of zombies that need killing, and only a few heroes left to take care of business!
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The 2000 AD Art Of Sean Phillips - John Wagner, Dan Abnett, John Smith, Ian Edginton, Alan McKenzie, Peter Hogan, Dave Stone
Sean Phillips is the multi Eisner Award-winning artist of Criminal, Kill Or Be Killed, Reckless, Fatale, Night Fever, Pulp, Where The Body Was, The Fade Out, Velvet, Sleeper, Incognito, Marvel Zombies, Kid Eternity and Hellblazer. In a career that has so far spanned more than 30 years, he has recieved awards and acclaim at every turn. But before his stand-out career in the US, Sean did some of his earliest work for 2000 AD - The Galaxy''s Greatest Comic and its sister publication the Judge Dredd Megazine. He co-created fan-favourite characters Devlin Waugh and Armitage as well as drawing for classic strips Judge Dredd and Sinister/Dexter. This collection forms a retrospective of Phillips'' work for 2000 AD and shows how his art evolved from the fully painted work and collage of the early 1990s, to the familiar style he employs on hit books today.
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What If?: Into The Multiverse Omnibus Vol. 1 - Roy Thomas, Fingeroth Danny, Peter B Gillis
Anything can happen in WHAT IF? - and this is the Omnibus to prove it! Imaginative creators line up to explore alternate possibilities in unexpected ways, featuring amazing, incredible and uncanny variants of all your favourite heroes! Ask yourself the important questions: What if the alien costume possessed Spider-Man? What if the new X-Men died on their first mission? What if the Fantastic Four all had the same power?! Plus, Professor X becomes the Juggernaut, Wolverine is an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil kills the Kingpin... and the Punisher''s family survives! Captain America won''t give up the shield, Iron Man loses the Armor Wars, and the Vision destroys the Avengers! But when the Timekeepers step in, can the multiverse survive a cosmic crossover between the many worlds the Watcher has witnessed? Collecting: What If? (1988) 1, What If? (1989) 1-39, Quasar (1989) 30.
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Aquaman 6: Smrt krále - Dan Abnett
Šílený vládce Atlantidy Corum Rath čelí útoku na všech frontách. Snaží se najít způsob, jak si udržet trůn, a přesvědčí svého přítele z dětství, aby mu umožnil přístup k nejtemnější magii, jakou Atlantida zná. Výsledkem je však hrozba, kterou nedokáže ovládnout Rath, a dost možná ani Aquaman! Rathův spojenec Kadaver získá moc zřídla atlantské magie a stane se tupým sloužícím svého krále. Rathovo vítězství se zdá být zaručené… … alespoň do chvíle, kdy Aquaman a jeho nečekaní spojenci vezmou útokem brány královského paláce. Rozpoutává se rozhodující bitva o osud podmořského království. Rath však za svou honbu za mocí zaplatí nečekanou daň. Stává se z něj nestvůrný živel, který při svém posledním útoku zasáhne všechny zúčastněné.
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Micronauts: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 - Mantlo Bill
The 70s sci-fi cult classic by Bill Mantlo returns, collected into an omnibus for the very first time! From out of the Microverse, the Omnibus you thought could never happen! Helmed by writer Bill Mantlo, The Micronauts brought together the subatomic heroes of Homeworld and the Marvel Universe. Mantlo''s rich character mythology and groundbreaking artwork by Michael Golden made the series an instant classic. In Micronauts, Commander Rann, Princess Mari, Biotron, Acroyear and Bug traverse the universe aboard the microship Endeavor as they struggle to free Homeworld from the tyrannical Baron Karza. Their exploits also bring them to Earth where our micro-sized heroes encounter big-time heroes and villains including the Fantastic Four, S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain Universe and Man-Thing. This Omnibus edition presents a stunning restoration, complete with letters pages and host of bonus material, including house ads, original artwork and more. Collecting: The Micronauts (1979) #1-29 & Annual (1979) #1-2 and material from Micronauts Special Edition (1983) #1-5
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Warhammer 40 000 - Malleus - Dan Abnett
Po sto let dlouhé, kruté válce, byl Ophiďanský subsektor konečně dobyt pro Boha Císaře. Na Thracian Primaris se koná velký triumf na oslavu vítězství, ale radost vystřídá tragédie tak obrovská svým rozsahem, že zdrtí i v bitvách zakalené Impérium. Inkvizitor Gregor Eisenhorn se pustí do vyšetřování původců toho zvěrstva, přestože je jeho vlastní reputace silně pošramocená zprávami o jeho neortodoxních metodách. Jak se nitky případu rozplétají, Eisenhorn objeví spojení se sto let starým případem a začne směřovat ke střetu s démonickým Cherubaelem a jeho neznámým pánem…
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Ravenor - WARHAMMER 40.000 - Dan Abnett
Strhující příběh inkvizitora Gideona Ravenora a jeho týmu vražedně výkonných operativců, kteří se snažící rozkrýt všechny články nekalého obchodu s nebezpečnou drogou, představuje ponurou vzdálenou budoucnost světa Warhammeru 40 000 v celé její šíři. Agenti Trůnu se při vyšetřování dostanou na ta nejzapadlejší místa Impéria, na děsivě postindustriální planety zamořenou znečištěním a kriminalitou, mezi zápasníky v aréně i obchodníky s dobytkem s nevybíravými praktikami a nakonec i mezi svobodné obyvatele pohraničí, kterým jsou Císařovy zákony k smíchu. Ti, které pronásledují, jsou ale stále o krok napřed a nakonec už ani není jisté, kdo je vlastně kořist a kdo lovec. První díl série o inkvizitoru Ravenorovi navazující na trilogii Eisenhorn (Xenos, Malleus a Hereticus) ze světa Warhammeru 40 000.
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Malleus - Dan Abnett
A century after his recovery of the alien Necroteuch, Gregor Eisenhorn is one of the Imperial Inquisition's most celebrated agents. But when a face from his past returns to haunt him, and he is implicated in a great tragedy that devastates the world of Thracian Primaris, Eisenhorn's universe crumbles around him. The daemon Cherubael is back, and seeks to bring the inquisitor to ruin - either by his death, or by turning him to the service of the Dark Gods.
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Annihilation Modern Era Epic Collection: Annihilation Day - Dan Abnett, Keith Giffen, Andy Lanning
The Marvel event known as Annihilation revitalized Marvel''s cosmic storyelling for a modern audience - and this Epic Collection chronicles how it all began! Drax the Destroyer gets a new look, a fresh purpose - and a surprising friend. But when Annihilus, lord of the Negative Zone, unleashes his monstrous Annihilation Wave on our universe, the galaxy''s greatest heroes - and some you might call villains - must brace for war! Annihilus'' opening salvo devastates the Nova Corps, and Richard Rider''s life is changed forever! Can he carry the Corps'' powerful Worldmind alone without going mad? Silver Surfer unites with his fellow heralds to protect Galactus, but what dark bargain must he strike? And a personal mission takes Super-Skrull to the Negative Zone - where he faces betrayal! Plus: Quasar takes on Annihilus, and only one will survive! Collecting: Drax the Destroyer (2005) 1-4, Annihilation: Prologue (2006), Annihilation: Nova (2006) 1-4, Annihilation: Silver Surfer (2006) 1-4, Annihilation: Super Skrull (2006) 1-4
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Saturnine - Dan Abnett
The Traitor Host of Horus Lupercal tightens its iron grip on the Palace of Terra, and one by one the walls and bastions begin to crumple and collapse. Rogal Dorn, Praetorian of Terra, redoubles his efforts to keep the relentless enemy at bay, but his forces are vastly outnumbered and hopelessly outgunned. Dorn simply cannot defend everything. Any chance of survival now requires sacrifice, but what battles dare he lose so that others can be won? Is there one tactical stroke, one crucial combat, that could turn the tide forever and win the war outright?
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Kajícnice - WARHAMMER 40.000 - Dan Abnett
V tajemném městě Královna Mab svádějí síly světla a temnoty boj na život a na smrt za nalezení pravdy. Věrní agenti Svaté inkvizice tu soupeří se svými temnými protějšky, absolventy nechvalně známého Cognitae, o to, kdo dřív odhalí zašifrovanou identitu tajemného a všemocného Krále ve žlutém hávu. Pária Alizebeth Bequin se ocitla v samotném středu tohoto boje. Má se přidat k inkvizici, nebo zůstat věrná Cognitae, které ji vychovalo? A pokud si vybere inkvizici, bude to moudrý, ale nemilosrdný Ravenor, nebo jeho rival, odsouzený kacíř Eisenhorn? Bequin musí odolat tlaku andělů a démonů, stejně jako monstrózních válečníků ze zrádné legie, aby odhalila největší hádanku svého života. Oblíbené postavy inkvizitorů Eisenhorna a Ravenora se vracejí jako nesmiřitelní protivníci v románu plném záhad, spletitých intrik i divoké akce, kde odhalení pravé identity může znamenat smrt… nebo by mohlo otřást Impériem v jeho samotných základech. Druhá kniha o Bequin.
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Interceptor City - Dan Abnett
With the Imperial forces locked in a gruelling war of attrition over the dead hive city of Vesperus, a former ace fighter pilot returns to the cockpit as the Aeronautica risks it all to secure Interceptor City for the Imperium.Former ace fighter pilot Bree Jagdea’s days of high-octane, white-knuckle dogfights are long behind her. Content with executing supply runs for the war effort, Jagdea considers herself retired. But when enemy forces start a relentless bombing campaign through the hive city of Vesperus, Jagdea is forced back into the Aeronautica – stationed with the infamous Circus 66 squadron, executing near-suicidal dead-drops and blistering interception runs through Vesperus’ lethal rat runs.Plunged back into a world where the smallest of errors means instant death, can Jagdea outfly the enemy aces, secure Interceptor City for the Imperium, and return to solid ground with her sanity intact?
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Double Eagle - Dan Abnett
The war on Enothis is almost lost. Chaos forces harry the defenders on land and in the skies. Can the ace pilots of the Phantine XX turn the tide and bring the Imperium victory?High-speed air combat in the war-torn Sabbat Worlds! When the elite fighter pilots of the Phantine XX arrive on the beleaguered world of Enothis, they know it is a desperate hour. The forces of Chaos are closing in and their final push could well wipe out all human life on the planet. Thousands of refugees flee the dark armies and the infamous Chaos fighter pilot Khrel Kas Obarkon is always hunting the skies for more prey… And so it falls to the brave men and women of the Phantine fighter corps. Can they hold off the Chaos advance until reinforcements arrive? In the high-speed, white-knuckle terror of aerial combat, can they defeat an enemy possessed by daemons?
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Finding the Peacemakers - Dan Morrice
''Dan''s book demonstrates that the future will belong to the peacemakers - the true heroes among us.'' - Bear GryllsWhen thirty-three Chilean miners stepped into the light, alive and well, after sixty-nine days entombed in the earth, the world experienced a rare treat - some good news. Was this an anomaly, or are there other untapped glimmers of hope, hidden behind the headlines? Armed with a camera, a notebook, and a perilous sense of curiosity, Dan Morrice embarks upon a global journey to meet the peacemakers - unsung heroes, forging peace in extreme environments, from war-torn nations to disaster zones. From Chilean miners to Syrian refugees, from ex-football hooligans in Britain, to revolutionaries in Israel-Palestine, Dan discovers how the most unlikely people are rediscovering Christian faith and rewriting the fractured history of our time. At the apex of his journey, Dan''s interviews lead him on a five-hundred-mile walk across the Negev Desert to find their source of hope first-hand. In a generation tired of divided nations and negative news, Finding the Peacemakers tells the unreported story of a global movement overcoming the odds to build peace in troubled times. ''One of the most inspiring books I have read for many years.'' - Baroness Caroline Cox
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The Luckiest Kid in the World - Danny Wallace
‘One of the most purely enjoyable things I’ve read’ Frank Cottrell-BoyceWhat if you suddenly had everything you’d ever dreamed of? That’s exactly what happens to 10-year-old Joe Smith in this hilarious, brand-new comedy adventure from bestselling author, comedian and presenter Danny Wallace, with illustrations throughout from Gemma Correll.Perfect for children age 8+ and fans of David Baddiel, Stephen Mangan, David Walliams, Andy Griffiths, Jenny Pearson and Helen Rutter. Joe Smith is average in every way. He is average height. He lives in an average town, on an average street, in an average house, with a very average family. But when a survey identifies him as the most average kid in the country – well that makes him very special indeed. Suddenly, everyone wants Joe to test out their latest products. Overnight he is sent mountains of gifts – the best trainers, the coolest bike, the most exciting new tech, the latest flavours of ice cream – and so much more. He gets special cinema screenings and the entire water park all to himself. Joe now has everything he could possibly want in the world – and that’s far from average. But is going from zero to hero all it’s cracked up to be? This brilliantly warm-hearted, laugh-out-loud family adventure will leave you thinking about friendship, family and why everyone is special just the way they are. From the author of highly acclaimed adult bestsellers YES MAN, JOIN ME and the eagerly anticipated SOMEBODY TOLD ME.DANNY WALLACE'S HILARIOUS NEW ADVENTURE OPERATION: EVIL GENIUS AVAILABLE NOW!Other books by Danny Wallace:Operation: Evil Genius The Boss of EveryoneThe Day the Screens Went BlankHamish and the Worldstoppers Hamish and the Neverpeople Hamish and the Gravity Burp Hamish and the Baby Boom Hamish and the Terrible Terrible Christmas and Other Stories Hamish and the Monster PatrolPraise for The Day the Screens Went Blank:'So funny' Noel Fielding'Brilliantly funny' Shappi Khorsandi'Hilarious' Tim Minchin'Warm and funny' Frank Cottrell-Boyce
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Namor The Sub-Mariner Omnibus Vol. 1 - Stan Lee, Roy Thomas
Namor the Sub-Mariner was Marvel''s first superhero, and his re-introduction to the Marvel Universe in the 60s shows what makes him one of the most complex and fascinating characters in comics! Created in 1939, Namor was Marvel''s first super hero, and his 1960s reintroduction linked those appearances to create the tapestry of the Marvel Universe! Imperius rex! Namor, the Sub-Mariner, is getting the Omnibus treatment! This volume takes a deep dive into his first Marvel Age exploits, collecting all the rare appearances where the anarchic antihero wreaked havoc on the nascent Marvel Universe. Back then, Namor was just as likely to team up with Doctor Doom as he was to save the world, and that was a formula for excitement! When the brash monarch earned his own series in TALES TO ASTONISH, he set out on a quest for the Trident of Neptune that would prove his status as rightful heir to the throne of Atlantis. He''ll also battle Warlord Krang, defend the Lady Dorma and go to war with the Secret Empire on the way to his own solo series! Collecting: Sub-Mariner (1968) #1; Fantastic Four (1961) #4, #6, #9, #14, #27, #33 and Annual (1963) #1; Avengers (1963) #3-4; X-Men (1963) #6; and Daredevil (1964) #7 - and material from Tales To Astonish (1959) #70-101; Iron Man And Sub-Mariner #1; Tales Of Suspense (1959) #79-80; Strange Tales (1951) #107 and #125; and Not Brand Echh (1967) #1, #4 and #9
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The Savage Sword of Conan: The Original Comics Omnibus Vol.10 - Chuck Dixon
The greatest hero in sword-and-sorcery history. This is the legend of Conan!Collecting 13 issues of the classic Conan magazine, Savage Sword of Conan and featuring 18 Conan stories from 1987 written by the likes of Chuck Dixon, Larry Yakata and Don Kraar, and drawn by Gary Kwapisz, Andy ubert and Val Mayerik. The omnibus also includes the graphic novel, Conan The Reaver written by Don Kraar and drawn by the legendary John Severin.Stories include:Cursers of the Light (Conan accepts what at first appears to be a simple bodyguard assignment to protect an Aquilonian lady. But when they stop at a crumbling castle for the night, Conan and the lady become trapped in bloody intrigue.)Blind Vengeance (Fleeing the scene of calamitous defeat on the battlefield, Conan and his fellows discover a village of farmers who’ve been blinded by a cruel warlord. Conan and his fellow warriors train the villagers for the warlord’s return.)The Waiting Doom (Red Sonja is back! Onan and Sonja are searching for an alien idol – but the idol brings death to whomever possesses it! And before they can even reach the idol, they’re going to have to get past a horde of killers and the inhuman monster that guards the idol! Also included are:Winter of the Wolf, Three Lives for N’Garthl, Fool’s Night, Seventh Isle of Doom, The Tolltaker, The Lost Legion, The Brawl, Lair of the Lizard God, The Mine, Garden of Blood, The Caravan, Girl of the Haunted Wood, Nightmare, The Crimson Citadel, Feast of the Stag, Gift of the Pirate King.
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At the Edge - Danny MacAskill
I checked my balance and peered apprehensively at the sheer drop below. Once I felt comfortable, I radioed down to Stu.''I''m just gonna unclip quickly,'' I said.My walkie-talkie crackled straight away. Stu sounded pretty stressed. ''Dude, keep the rope on!''I edged forward, my hands and feet scoping out the summit for any loose rock. The ridge pinnacle was still only a meter wide, if that, but I felt pretty stable.''This bit''s fine,'' I said. ''The rope makes it harder for me...''Danny MacAskill lives on the edge.The cyclist is legendary for his YouTube viral videos like The Ridge, Cascadia and Imaginate: nerve-racking montages of stunts which scale everything from mountain peaks, rooftops, ghost towns and movie sets. His life is one of thrills, bloody spills and millions of online hits.It hasn''t been an easy ride. Doubt, stress and the ''what if?'' factor circle every trailblazing trick, which require imagination, fearlessness, groundbreaking techniques and an eye for a good camera angle. He has spent his life pushing the extremes; somehow, he''s still around to tell the tale.In this unflinching memoir of mayhem, Danny shares his anarchic childhood on the Isle of Skye and early days as a street trials rider, takes us behind the scenes of his training and videos, shares never-seen-before sketches from his personal notebook, and reveals what it takes to go the next level - both mentally and physically.Join Danny for a nerve-shredding ride. Just be sure to bring a crash helmet.
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Thrown Under the Omnibus - Patrick Jake O'Rourke
''Whether you agree with him or not, P.J. writes a helluva piece.'' Richard Nixon P.J. O''Rourke has had a prolific career as one of America''s most celebrated humourists. But that career almost didn''t happen. As he tells it, ''I began to write for pay in the spring of 1970. To tell the truth I didn''t even mean to be a writer, I meant to be a race car driver, but I didn''t have a race car.'' Fortunately for us, he had to settle for writing. From his early pieces for the National Lampoon (''How to Drive fast on Drugs While Getting Your Wing-Wang Squeezed and Not Spill Your Drink''), through his classic reporting as Rolling Stone''s International Affairs editor in the 80s and 90s (''Among the Euroweenies''), and his brilliant, inimitable political journalism and analysis (Parliament of Whores, Give War a Chance, Eat the Rich), P.J. has been entertaining and provoking readers with high octane prose, a gonzo Republican attitude and a rare ability to make you laugh out loud while silently reading to yourself. For the first time Thrown Under the Omnibus brings together his funniest, most outrageous, most controversial and most loved pieces in the definitive P.J. reader.
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The Magic - Dan Rhodes
Dan Rhodes is one of the most successful and beloved YouTubers in the world. Here, in his debut book, Dan brings together the love and joy he has continually derived from magic - from the very first moment he received a magic kit from his parents when he was six years old, to trying out his own early illusions, through to his journey from amateur magician to global TikTok star - and shows you how you can become a social media inspiration too.With striking illustrations throughout and clear 'trick guides' to help young magicians get started - along with some really impressive sleights of hand for the more experienced illusionist - Dan's book also contains a fascinating history of the craft of the magician, highlighting the skill and dedication it takes to become a true master of magic.Part memoir, part how-to, this is the perfect gift for any budding social media star.
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All Through the Night - Dani Robertson
Best New Books on Space 2024 – Forbes‘Rarely is a non-fiction book about science this engaging’ – ForbesWhy darkness is so important – to plants, to animals, and to ourselves – and why we must protect it all costs.Darkness is the first thing we know in our human existence. Safe and warm inside the bubble of the womb, we are comfortable in that embracing dark. But as soon as we are bought into the light, we learn to fear the dark. Why?This book is a celebration of all things that go bump in the night and the joy that can be found when the sun goes down. As a society we have closed our curtains to the darkness, now Dani Robertson urges you to cast those curtains wide, step out of your front door and let the darkness pull you in.Some 99 per cent of Western Europeans live under light polluted skies, but what is this doing to our health? Our wellbeing? Our connection to the cycles of nature?Our wildlife, too, has been cast into the harsh glare of our light addiction, with devastating impacts.In this book Dani shares with you the excitement and adventure she has found when everyone else is tucked up in bed. She explores constellations and cultures, enjoys environmental escapades, all whilst learning why we are addicted to light and why it is ruining our lives. She’ll show you why the darkness is so important and why we must protect it all costs. You’ll become a crusader of Darkness and an expert on what we can do to stop the onward march of light pollution (clue: it’s as easy as the flick of a switch).Her life depends on darkness, and yours does too.
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Standing on the Shoulders - Dan Walker
''SUCH AN INCREDIBLE READ'' ZOE BALL''ONE OF THE YEAR''S MOST INSPIRING BOOKS'' HOLLY WILLOUGHBYWith a foreword by 2021 Strictly Come Dancing winner Rose Ayling-Ellis, and including chapters on Rose and her mum, the 3 Dads Walking, Martin Hibbert, Paul and Nick Harvey, the heroes of Fishmongers'' Hall, and Jimi Olubunmi-Adewole.Dan Walker is back, determined to keep shining a light on the kindness, compassion and selflessness which continue to characterise so many people and their actions right across the country.As one of the UK''s leading journalists, Dan has made it his life work to focus on people who often act as the catalysts for change: the unheralded champions who frequently go without getting the recognition they deserve.The new book from the author of the bestselling Remarkable People contains a totally fresh batch of humble heroes whose actions, bravery and determination have helped shape their communities.Standing on the Shoulders asks who are these little-known marvels and what makes them tick? What do they have in common? What can we all learn from them? Is there something special in the chain of events? What does it take to make a lasting impact on others?History can be cruel and forgetful to those who don''t shout about their own success or good deeds, but Standing on the Shoulders is a beautifully-written and illuminating celebration of ordinary people and the extraordinary things they do. It is also a timely reminder of the goodness and positivity that drives us forward during challenging times.
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Danny Dingle's Fantastic Finds: The Jet of Justice (book 3) - Angie Lakeová
It’s the summer holidays – AT LAST. Now Danny Dingle can be a full-time super-inventor without boring, pointless school getting in the way. HURRAH!!!With a sci-fi convention and a flying machine competition on the horizon, Danny and Percy are desperate to finally get noticed by Metal Face. But Mum is plotting against them at every turn. (Trust her to want a summer of peace and quiet!)Suddenly only one question is important: is summer camp as HORRIBLE as it sounds?Part of a three book series full of expressive fonts and comic-style illustrations, Danny Dingle’s Fantastic Finds is perfect for reluctant readers and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Aimed at kids aged 7+, there’s even more fun when you head to www.sweetcherrypublishing.com to discover online activity packs.
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Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire - Dan Jennings
'This is as definitive an account of the artist as we have to date' MOJO'It's a treasure trove of personal recollections, and the picture that emerges is of a band with an incredible connection to its fans that would be unimaginable today . . . Weller can't be tied down and won't sell out. Dancing Through the Fire offers a route to understand him, and the picture it presents is never less than surprising. We shouldn't have expected anything else' Daily Telegraph'An amazing book about an amazing man and an amazing career, with beautiful, brilliant music' Paul RossThe groundbreaking oral history on one of the most legendary musicians of all time: Paul Weller.Across musical history, certain artists have transcended their craft to become cultural icons, leaving an indelible mark on the world of sound and style. Paul Weller, the legendary British musician, singer and songwriter, stands among the select few whose influence spans generations. His enduring popularity, traversing the explosive energy of The Jam to the sophisticated sounds of The Style Council and a prolific solo career spanning over thirty years, underscores the timeless appeal of his work. Weller also holds a unique position in music history: he shares the rare distinction with Lennon and McCartney as one of the few artists to achieve Number 1 albums in five consecutive decades.Dancing Through the Fire explores the fascinating narrative of Paul Weller's musical career, weaving together never-before-told stories, intimate insights and perspectives from the man himself and those who have been integral to his remarkable journey.With unique access to his inner circle - including family, friends, bandmates, producers, and long-time collaborators - award-winning broadcaster and journalist Dan Jennings weaves together over 200 hours of exclusive conversations, allowing exclusive access to the man behind the music, including his unparalleled drive, creative struggles and personal triumphs that have shaped his iconic career and legacy.Endlessly candid, insightful and definitive in its approach, Dancing Through the Fire captures the essence of Weller's musical evolution through the voices of those who know him best.Sunday Times Bestseller 21/09/2025
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The Cover Wife - Fesperman Dan Fesperman
'Both gripping and scarily plausible, from the first page to its chilling conclusion, The Cover Wife is a book that demands to be read' Kevin Wignall, author of A Death in Sweden The latest sophisticated, suspenseful, and intensely human spy thriller from master of the genre Dan Fesperman transports the reader to Paris and Hamburg, and deep into the conspiracy behind the 9/11 attacks. Paris, October 1999. CIA agent Claire Saylor's career has stalled, thanks to unorthodox behaviour in her past. So when she's told she'll be going undercover in Hamburg to pose as the wife of an academic who has published a controversial interpretation of the Quran's promise to martyrs, she assumes the job is a punishment. But when she discovers her team leader is Paul Bridger, another Agency maverick, she realizes there may be more to this mission than meets the eye and not just for professional reasons. Meanwhile, Mahmoud, a recent Moroccan e migre in Hamburg, has become involved with a group of radicals at his local mosque. The deeper he's drawn into the group, the more he is torn between his obligations to them and his feelings toward a beautiful westernized Muslim woman. As Claire learns the truth about her mission, and Mahmoud grows closer to the radicals, their paths are on a collision course that could have disastrous repercussions far beyond the CIA.
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How (Not) to Read the Bible - Dan Kimball
Is Reading the Bible the Fastest Way to Lose Your Faith?For centuries, the Bible was called "the Good Book," a moral and religious text that guides us into a relationship with God and shows us the right way to live. Today, however, some people argue the Bible is outdated and harmful, with many Christians unaware of some of the odd and disturbing things the Bible says.How (Not) to Read the Bible tackles big questions like:Does the Bible degrade women?Is the Bible anti-science?How could a loving God command such violence in the Old Testament?Does the Bible endorse slavery?Bestselling author Dan Kimball guides you step-by-step in how to tackle many of the real questions that people wrestle with when reading the Bible and how to make sense of many of the more difficult and disturbing Bible passages.Filled with fun stories, visual illustrations, and memes reflecting popular cultural objections, How (Not) to Read the Bible is a lifeline for anyone—Christians and doubters alike—who are confused or discouraged with questions about the Bible.Yes, there are puzzling and disturbing Bible passages. . . But there are explanations!
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The Plantagenets - Dan Jones
This brilliant new book explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings and queens that this country has ever seen, and the worst. The Plantagenets – their story is the story of Britain.England’s greatest royal dynasty, the Plantagenets, ruled over England through eight generations of kings. Their remarkable reign saw England emerge from the Dark Ages to become a highly organised kingdom that spanned a vast expanse of Europe. Plantagenet rule saw the establishment of laws and creation of artworks, monuments and tombs which survive to this day, and continue to speak of their sophistication, brutality and secrets.Dan Jones brings you a new vision of this battle-scarred history. From the Crusades, to King John’s humbling over Magna Carta and the tragic reign of the last Plantagenet, Richard II – this is a blow-by-blow account of England’s most thrilling age.
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Superman: The World - Dan Jurgens
The hero who inspired a generation, Superman, has always strived to protect not just Metropolis but the entire world.The Man of Tomorrow usually soars through the skies in Metropolis, but no matter where in the world a cry for help comes, Superman will always be there to save the day.Witness what makes Superman a global phenomenon as 15 countries tell tales that highlight what makes the Man of Steel the greatest superhero of all! Written by teams of top international talent, including Dan Jurgens and Lee Weeks (U.S. storyline)!
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The Templars - Dan Jones
Dan Jones narrates in his inimitably vivid and authoritative fashion the remarkable story of the Knights Templar. ''Exhilarating, epic, sword-swinging history'' TLS''Jones is certainly an entertainer, but also a fine historian who knows how to render serious scholarship into accessible prose'' The Times''Another triumphant tale from a historian who writes as addictively as any page-turning novelist'' Observer‘When it comes to rip-roaring medieval narratives, Jones has few peers, and in the Templars he finds the perfect subject'' Sunday TimesThe Knights Templar were the wealthiest, most powerful – and most secretive – of the military orders that flourished in the crusading era.Their story – encompassing as it does the greatest international conflict of the Middle Ages, a network of international finance, a swift rise in wealth and influence followed by a bloody and humiliating fall – has left a comet''s tail of mystery that continues to fascinate and inspire historians, novelists and conspiracy theorists.
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Endless Grace – Prayers Inspired by the Psalms - Dan Wilt, Ryan Whitaker Smith
Endless Grace helps us rediscover the rich treasures of the Psalms--through free-verse prayer renderings of their poems and hymns--as a guide to personal devotion and meditation.The church has always used the Psalms as part of its prayer life, and they have inspired countless other prayers. This book contains seventy-five prayers drawn from Psalms 76-150, providing lyrical sketches of what authors Ryan Whitaker Smith and Dan Wilt have seen, heard, and felt while sojourning in the Psalms. While each prayer corresponds to a particular psalm and touches on its themes and ideas, it is not a new translation of the Psalms or an attempt to modernize or contextualize their content or language. Rather, the prayers are responses to the Psalms written in harmony with Scripture. These prayers help us quiet our hearts before God and remember the Lord''s daily mercies.This artful, poetic, and classic devotional book features compelling custom illustrations and beautiful hardcover binding, offering a fresh way to reflect on and pray the Psalms.
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After the Fall - Dan Santat
An highly acclaimed theraputic twist on the classic Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme, from multi-award-winning picture book creator Dan Santat.After the fall, Humpty Dumpty is a broken egg. Life is tough: he''s so afraid of heights after his injury, he can''t even bear to climb onto his bed, or reach his favourite cereal on the top shelf at the supermarket. But one day, fuelled by his passion for bird-watching, he decides to conquer his fears and something amazing happens...A book that explores trauma and finding your confidence again after a fall with humour and heart.‘A tender, wryly funny look at trauma and recovery’ GUARDIAN''the images, influenced by pop art and Disney, are witty and reward close attention'' SUNDAY TIMES''Original, humorous and ecstatic'' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT
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No B.S. Marketing to the Affluent - Dan S. Kennedy, Martin J. Fischer
Millionaire maker Dan S. Kennedy and Martin J. Fischer reveal the unsettling truth: the middle-class consumer population—and their buying power—is rapidly diminishing, leading to reduced spending.However, amidst this challenging landscape lies a compelling opportunity. Kennedy and Fischer unveil that it takes no more effort to attract customers from the explosively growing Mass-Affluent, Affluent, and Ultra-Affluent populations, who are willing to pay premium prices for exceptional expertise, service, and experiences.In this updated 4th edition, Kennedy and Fischer provide a comprehensive guide on how to reposition your business, practice, or sales career to appeal to these affluent customers, for whom price is not a determining factor. Discover how to:Use 10 surprising emotional buy triggers the affluent find irresistibleStop selling products and services and learn how selling aspirations and emotional fulfillment is more profitableUse Kennedy''s Million-Dollar Marketing System. A step-by-step blueprint comparable to those developed for six-figure clients, ready for do-it-yourself useApply the magic language of “membership” to any business for the affluent... from pizza shops and medical practices to retail stores and pet hotelsDrawing on practical strategies used by industry giants such as The Ritz-Carlton, Disney, Harrah’s Entertainment, and Starbucks, Kennedy and Fischer demonstrate how to sell to those who will always be spending.
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Stones of Power: The Omnibus Edition - David Gemmell
Rebellion and invasion plunge Britannia into the Dark Ages. Chaos and terror stalk the land, the King slain by traitors, the great Sword of Power vanished beyond the Circle of Mist.Saxons, Angles, Jutes and Brigante tribesman mass together to destroy the realm, aided by the powers of the Witch Queen and the Lord of the Undead. Against them stands a weakling boy, and an old mountain warrior.But the boy has the blood of kings, and the warrior is Culain, the legendary Lord of the Lance. And he alone knows the dreaded secret of the Witch Queen.
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Back From The Dead - Dan Biddle
Dan Biddle's body and mind were devastated on 7 July 2005, during the worst single terrorist atrocity on British soil. It took ten seconds to disassemble him. It’s taken twenty years for him to find the inner peace and brutal honesty reveal his daily battle to go on surviving.
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The Terror - Dan Simmons
The most advanced scientific enterprise ever mounted, Sir John Franklin's 1845 expedition in search of the fabled North-West Passage had every expectation of triumph. But for almost two years his ships HMS Terror and Erebus have been trapped in the Arctic ice. Supplies of fuel and food are running low. Scurvy, starvation and even madness beging to take their toll. And yet the real threat isn't from the constantly shifting, alien landscape, the flesh-numbing temperatures or being crushed by the unyielding, frozen ocean. No, the real threat is far more terrifying. There is something out there in the frigid darkness. It stalks the ships and snatches men. It is a nameless thing. At once nowhere and everywhere, this terror has become the expedition's nemesis . . .
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Barb the Brave - Dan Abdo, Jason Patterson
Disney’s Brave meets Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man in this side-splitting graphic novel about a young girl who has to rescue her fellow warriors from the evil villain Witch Head before he destroys the world! Perfect for readers aged 6+ and fans of Bunny Vs Monkey.Barb is a Berzerker, one of a group of warriors sworn to protect the land of Bailiwick from monsters. But the fearsome crew soon meet their match in the evil villain Witch Head. Using power from his magical sword, he tricks the Zerks and takes them captive . . . All except Barb, who escapes, taking Witch Head’s sword with her. Together, with her best friend, Porkchop the yeti, Barb must free her fellow warriors so they can stop Witch Head from taking over the land. On the way, she’ll battle vampire goat fiends, snotgoblins and a giant with serious foot odour issues (but please don’t mention that to him – he’s very sensitive about it)! The deeper Barb gets into her quest, the harder it is to keep the blade’s awesome power under control . . . Will she be able to rescue her fellow warriors before it’s too late?
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The Terror - Dan Simmons
Hailed by STEPHEN KING as ''a brilliant, massive combination of history and supernatural horror''.And made into an acclaimed, chilling 10-part Ridley Scott-produced BBC TV series Hailed as the most advanced scientific enterprise ever mounted, Sir John Franklin''s 1845 expedition in search of the fabled North-West Passage had every expectation of triumph.But for almost two years his ships HMS Terror and Erebus have been trapped in the Arctic ice. Supplies of fuel and food are running low. Scurvy, starvation and even madness have begun to take their toll. And yet the real threat isn''t from the constantly shifting, alien landscape, the flesh-numbing temperatures or being crushed by the unyielding, frozen ocean. No, the real threat is far more terrifying.Because there is something out there in the frigid darkness. It stalks the ships and snatches men. It is a nameless thing. At once nowhere and everywhere, this terror will become the expedition''s nemesis . . .Readers are gripped by The Terror:***** ''One of the best books I have ever read. I couldn''t put it down!''***** ''A tremendous weighty achievement in atmosphere and storytelling.''***** ''So beautifully written and well researched. I can''t praise this book highly enough.''
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A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits) - Dan Santat, Lisa Yee
Olive Cobin Zang has . . . issues. And they mostly aren’t her fault. (No, really!) Though she often slips under the radar, problems have a knack for finding her. So, imagine her doubts when she’s suddenly dropped off at the strangest boarding school ever: a former castle turned prison that's now a “reforming arts school”!But nothing could’ve prepared Olive for RASCH (not “rash”). There, she’s lumped with a team of other kids who never quite fit in, and discovers that the academy isn’t what it seems—and neither is she. In fact, RASCH is a cover for an elite group of misfits who fight crime . . . and Olive has arrived just in time.Turns out that RASCH is in danger of closing, unless Olive’s class can stop the heist of the century. And as Olive falls in love with this wacky school, she realizes it’s up to her new team to save the only home that’s ever welcomed them.
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Speedsolving the Cube - Dan Harris
Super Strategies for Speedcubers!For many of us, simply being able to solve Rubik’s Cube is not rewarding enough. Solving it as fast as possible is the exciting part! They call it “speedcubing”—a mind-bending blur of quick twists and turns that solves Rubik’s Cube in times that have been clocked at less than 20 seconds. Today, thanks to the 2003 revival of the Rubik’s World Championships, speedcubing is spreading like wildfire. Here, complete with detailed illustrations and basic as well as advanced solving techniques, is the ultimate speedcuber’s guide. It not only gives the solution to the familiar 3x3x3 cube (which has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000—that’s 43 quintillion—possible positions), but also the 2x2x2, 4x4x4, and staggeringly difficult 5x5x5 puzzles. With millions of cubes out there and countless would-be champions looking for tips to improve their times, this is the definitive manual for this unique sport.
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Cats Who Changed the World - Dan Jones
The cat-tastic companion to Dogs Who Changed the World.50 awe-inspiring stories of cats who have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined everything. These inspiring, humorous, heart-breaking, or just plain weird stories reveal why cats have earned their place as our weirdest, most endearing companions, and how our fascination with them is age-old. Along the way you''ll meet Félicette, the first moggy in space; Unsinkable Sam, a sea-faring feline; Tama, the railway cat who saved a community; and Snowball, the crime-solving cat.Cats Who Changed the World celebrates the unique relationship we have with our feline best friends, from contemporary times to all throughout history.
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The Purists - Dan McCabe
Subcultures and generations collide in this New York comedy. On their stoop in Queens, New York, Lamont, a legendary emcee and Mr Bugz, a hall-of-fame DJ, have been winding up Gerry, a musical lover, for as long as they can remember. But when two young women, Nancy and Val, put their rap battling skills to the test, they are forced to confront their convictions on race, sexuality and music. Struggling with secrets and their fears for the future, they realise they have more in common than they thought. As this critically acclaimed show makes its European premiere, it asks – how far would you go to speak your truth? This edition was published to coincide with the London premiere at the Kiln Theatre in November 2024.
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Steely Dan - Brian Sweet
Reelin'' In The Years is the acclaimed biography of Steely Dan.Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, a couple of cynical New York jazz fans wormed their way into a record contract and astonished critics with their first album Can''t Buy a Thrill in 1973. Nine albums later, they were among the biggest selling acts in the world. Steely Dan were different from the rest of rock''s super-sellers. They rarely gave interviews and, after some early bad experiences on the road, they refused to tour. They didn''t have their photographs taken and few people knew what they looked like. Steely Dan werenÂ’t even a proper group; it was two musicians and a producer, yet every top notch player in the world lined up to appear on their albums.This book draws back the veil of secrecy that surrounded Walter Becker and Donald Fagen. Here is the story of how they made their music and lived their lives.Brian Sweet, former editor and publisher of Metal Leg, the Steely Dan fanzine, draws back the veil of secrecy that has surrounded Becker and Fagen. Here is the true story of how they made their music and lived their lives.Includes many photographs and a complete discography.
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Dandy Gilver and a Most Misleading Habit - Catriona McPherson
A cosy Dandy Gilver mystery set in 1930s Scotland. For fans of PG Wodehouse, Alexander McCall Smith and Agatha Christie.''The perfect read for those who enjoy the bygoneworld charm of Nancy Mitford, Evelyn Waugh and Agatha Christie.'' The Lady Scotland, 1932. Aristocratic private investigator Dandy Gilver strikes again with her witty sidekick Alec Osbourne to solve sinister goings on at a convent on a bleak Lanarkshire moor. The convent was set alight following a mass breakout at a neighbouring psychiatric hospital on Christmas Eve, resulting in the death of the mother superior. Most patients were returned safely but a few are still at large. . . As Dandy interviews each nun in turn she senses a stranger is still lurking in the corridors at night - could they be the same person who left blood-red footprints in the sacristy? One of Catriona McPherson''s creepiest - and funniest - mysteries yet.Catriona McPherson''s latest novel in the series, Dandy Gilver and a Spot of Toil and Trouble is now available for pre-order.
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