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Firefly - The Magnificent Nine - James Lovegrove

The second original novel from the much-missed Space Western Firefly, produced with Joss Whedon as consulting editor, set between the TV series and the movie Serenity.A cosmic cry for helpCaptain Mal Reynolds is in a fix. He''d like nothing more than to find honest smuggling work that stays under the Alliance''s radar and keeps the good ship Serenity in the sky. But when an old flame of Jayne Cobb''s sends a desperate plea across the galaxy, his crew has other ideas.A cut-throat banditOn the arid, far-flung world of Thetis, the terrifying Elias Vandal is threatening to overrun the town of Coogan''s Bluff with his trigger-happy army. He wants control of the only thing standing between its people and dustbowl ruin: their water supply.The Magnificent NineWhen the crew land at the hardscrabble desert outpost, they discover two things: a savage outlaw gang who will stop at nothing to get what they want, and that Jayne''s former girlfriend, Temperance, is singlehandedly raising a teenage daughter, born less than a year after she and Jayne parted ways. A daughter by the name of Jane McCloud...

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Conan: Cult of the Obsidian Moon - James Lovegrove

A new chapter of the Titan comics & Heroic Signatures massive narrative event:Â The Battle of the Black Stone. A thrilling story about Conan the Barbarian facing incomprehensible Lovecraftian horrors written by New York Times Bestselling author James Lovegrove.

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Cthulhu Casebooks - Sherlock Holmes and the Highgate Horrors - James Lovegrove

A brand-new thrilling tale of madness, murder and reanimated corpses in the Cthulhu Casebooks series, where Sherlock and Watson fight the fiendish plots of the terrifying and alien Mi-Go, from the New York Times bestselling author.ItÂ’s 1929 and an ageing Dr John Watson, conscious of his imminent demise, finally sits down to write a fresh chronicle disclosing the true events behind his published accounts of Sherlock HolmesÂ’s exploits. In these pages, Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart companion encounter reanimated corpses in Highgate Cemetery; a very different, though ever elusive, Irene Adler; tales of madness and murder in the frozen wastes of the north; grotesque organic machines; and much more. Each case brings the illustrious pair ever closer to the dramatic and terrifying truth about the mysterious aliens, the Mi-Go, and their plans for Earth…

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Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon - James Lovegrove

The new Sherlock Holmes novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Odin.It is 1890, and in the days before Christmas Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson are visited at Baker Street by a new client. Eve Allerthorpe - eldest daughter of a grand but somewhat eccentric Yorkshire-based dynasty - is greatly distressed, as she believes she is being haunted by a demonic Christmas spirit.Her late mother told her terrifying tales of the sinister Black Thurrick, and Eve is sure that she has seen the creature from her bedroom window. What is more, she has begun to receive mysterious parcels of birch twigs, the Black Thurrick''s calling card...Eve stands to inherit a fortune if she is sound in mind, but it seems that something - or someone - is threatening her sanity. Holmes and Watson travel to the Allerthorpe family seat at Fellscar Keep to investigate, but soon discover that there is more to the case than at first appeared. There is another spirit haunting the family, and when a member of the household is found dead, the companions realise that no one is beyond suspicion.

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Sherlock Holmes and the Miskatonic Monstrosities - James Lovegrove

It is the spring of 1895, and more than a decade of combating eldritch entities has cost Dr John Watson his beloved wife Mary, and nearly broken the health of Sherlock Holmes. Yet the companions do not hesitate when they are called to the infamous Bedlam lunatic asylum, where they find an inmate speaking in R’lyehian, the language of the Old Ones. Moreover, the man is horribly scarred and has no memory of who he is.The detectives discover that the inmate was once a scientist, a student of Miskatonic University, and one of two survivors of a doomed voyage down the Miskatonic River to capture the semi-mythical shoggoth. Yet how has he ended up in London, without his wits? And when the man is taken from Bedlam by forces beyond normal mortal comprehension, it becomes clear that there is far more to the case than one disturbed Bostonian. It is only by learning what truly happened on that fateful New England voyage that Holmes and Watson will uncover the truth, and learn who is behind the Miskatonic monstrosity…

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Sherlock Holmes and the Shadwell Shadows - James Lovegrove

It is the autumn of 1880, and Dr John Watson has just returned from Afghanistan. Badly injured and desperate to forget a nightmarish expedition that left him doubting his sanity, Watson is close to destitution when he meets the extraordinary Sherlock Holmes, who is investigating a series of deaths in the Shadwell district of London. Several bodies have been found, the victims appearing to have starved to death over the course of several weeks, and yet they were reported alive and well mere days before.Moreover, there are disturbing reports of creeping shadows that inspire dread in any who stray too close.Holmes deduces a connection between the deaths and a sinister drug lord who is seeking to expand his criminal empire. Yet both he and Watson are soon forced to accept that there are forces at work far more powerful than they could ever have imagined. Forces that can be summoned, if one is brave - or mad - enough to dare...

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Sherlock Holmes: The Thinking Engine - James Lovegrove

Man vs Machineit is 1895, and Sherlock Holmes is settling back into life as a consulting detective at 221B Baker Street, when he and Watson learn of strange goings-on amidst the dreaming spires of Oxford.A Professor Quantock has built a wondrous computational device, which he claims is capable of analytical thought to rival the cleverest men alive. Naturally Sherlock Holmes cannot ignore this challenge. He and Watson travel to Oxford, where a battle of wits ensues between the great detective and his mechanical counterpart as they compete to see which of them can be first to solve a series of crimes, from a bloody murder to a missing athlete. But as man and machine vie for supremacy, it becomes clear that the Thinking Engine has its own agenda...

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Whispers in the Park - Emmanuel Olympitis

Whispers in the Park is the first book of a series, and takes the reader on a rollicking adventure through the treetops and undergrowth of the magnificent St James's Park, where the most ancient and prestigious school for squirrels resides. When young squirrels Shane and Sophie are given scholarships to St James's, they are excited and nervous

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Firefly - Big Damn Hero - Nancy Holder, James Lovegrove

The original novel tying into the critically acclaimed and much-missed Firefly series from creator Joss Whedon.THE FIRST ORIGINAL NOVEL FROM THE MUCH-MISSED SPACE WESTERN FIREFLY, PRODUCED WITH JOSS WHEDON AS CONSULTING EDITOR, SET IN THE HEART OF THE SERIES.It should have been a routine job, transporting five crates from the planet of Persephone to a waiting buyer. And Lord knows, Captain Mal Reynolds needs the money if he''s to keep Serenity flying. But the client is Badger, and nothing that involves him is ever straightforward. The crates are full of explosives, which might blow at the slightest movement.Just before take-off, Mal disappears. As the cargo grows more volatile by the minute, and Alliance cruisers start taking an interest in the tenacious smuggling ship, it''s down to Serenity''s first mate, Zoë, to choose between rescuing her captain and saving her crew.Meanwhile, rumours are spreading on Persephone of a band of veteran Browncoat malcontents who will stop at nothing to be revenged on those responsible for their terrible defeat. Is Mal harboring a dark secret from the war? And can the crew of Serenity find him before it''s too late?

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Firefly - Big Damn Hero - Nancy Holder, James Lovegrove

The original novel tying into the critically acclaimed and much-missed Firefly series from creator Joss Whedon.The Battle of Serenity Valley was the turning point that led the Independents to their defeat at the hands of the Alliance. Yet the Browncoats had held the valley for weeks against all odds, before being ordered to lay down their arms. Command stated they refused to send in airpower because the ground war was "too hot." But the soldiers who were there insist that was not true...While picking up a new cargo on Persephone, Captain Malcolm Reynolds is kidnapped by a bunch of embittered veteran Browncoats who suspect him of sabotaging the Independents during the war. As the rest of the crew struggle to locate him, Mal is placed on trial for his life, fighting compelling evidence that someone did indeed betray them to the Alliance all those years ago. As old comrades and old rivals crawl out of the woodwork, Mal must prove his innocence, but his captors are desperate and destitute, and will settle for nothing less than the culprit''s blood.

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The Magnificent Book of Butterflies and Moths - Taylor Barbara

Travel all round the world to meet 36 magnificent butterflies and moths in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.Take a journey through flower-filled meadows, dusky woodlands, and steamy rainforests to find 36 magnificent butterflies and moths, from the delicate glasswing butterfly to the mighty Hercules moth. Find out which butterfly has the biggest wingspan and how the red cracker butterfly got its name. Learn how these insects undergo an amazing transformation, turning from a voraciously munching caterpillar into a magnificent butterfly or moth. Discover how eyespots on the wings of the peacock butterfly scare off predators, and why its bright colors send a message that it is poisonous to eat. Witness the monarch butterfly emerging from its pupa and the tawny coster laying its eggs. Spot the orange oakleaf butterfly as it folds up its wings to look like a dead autumn leaf, and marvel at the prickly spines of the tiger moth “woolly bear” caterpillar. With full-color, poster-sized illustrations accompanied by intriguing facts, this is the ideal reference for lovers of these incredible insects. 36 BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS: Learn about dozens of butterflies and moths, from the fluttering paper kite butterfly to the cleverly camouflaged oleander ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Magnificent Book of Animals - Tom Jackson

Journey into the wilderness to see the world''s most magnificent wild animals.The Magnificent Book of Animals takes you across the globe, from the Arctic tundra to the African savanna, to meet 36 fascinating animals.From the tiny Rondo dwarf bush baby to the massive white rhinoceros, this book depicts some of the world’s most incredible animals in stunning and accurate original illustrations.Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn how a tiger marks its territory, why a polar bear isn’t really white, and how long a giraffe’s tongue actually is. This is the perfect book for animal lovers everywhere.36 ANIMALS: Learn about dozens of animals from all over the world, from the snow leopard to the flying fox.BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible animals to life.FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will excite animal lovers of all ages.MAP OF THE ANIMAL WORLD: A full-page color map shows where each animal originates.COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated collections for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Birds, and The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals.

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Sherlock Holmes a Shadwellské stíny - James Lovegrove

Máme pro vás špatnou zprávu. Všechno, co jste kdy četli o Sherlocku Holmesovi, byla lež.Lež sepsaná s těmi nejlepšími úmysly, přesto však lež.Doktor John Watson, Holmesův věrný společník, nechtěl, aby se svět dozvěděl pravdu; protože taková pravda by odhalila příliš mnoho, příliš skutečností o silách za hranicemi našeho světa, o netvorech, kteří se vymykají zákonům přírody i logiky.Nyní však máte přiležitost přečíst si, jak to bylo doopravdy. Jaká byla skutečná povaha zranění, které doktor Watson utrpěl v Afghánistánu? Kdo vraždí chudáky v londýnské čtvrti Shadwell? Zneuctěný lékař, čínský obchodník s opiem, nebo něco dočista jiného? A kdo k čertu ukradl z Britského muzea vzácnou kopii Necronomiconu?James Lovegrove vykresluje alternativní svět, v němž se příběhy sira Arthura Conana Doylea prolínají s běsy H. P. Lovecrafta a navzájem se doplňují jako jin a jang. Racionalita proti nelogičnosti. Rozum proti šílenství.A – v tomto prvním díle trilogie zvlášť – světlo proti stínům.

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The Cthulhu Casebooks - Sherlock Holmes and the Sussex Sea-Devils - James Lovegrove

The stunning new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Odin, in which the worlds of Arthur Conan Doyle and H.P. Lovecraft collide.It is the autumn of 1910, and for fifteen long years Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson have battled R''lluhloig, the Hidden Mind that was once Professor James Moriarty. Europe is creeping inexorably towards war, and a more cosmic conflict is nearing its zenith, as in a single night all the most eminent members of the Diogenes Club die horribly, seemingly by their own hands. Holmes suspects it is the handiwork of a German spy working for R''lluhloig, but his search for vengeance costs an old friend his life.The companions retreat to Holmes''s farm on the Sussex Downs, and it is not long before a client comes calling. Three young women have disappeared from the nearby town of Newford, and the locals have no doubt who is responsible. For legend has it that strange amphibious creatures dwell in a city on the seabed, coming ashore every few centuries to take fresh captives. As Holmes and Watson seek out the terrifying interlopers, the scene is set for the final battle that will bring them ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Cthulhu Casebooks - Sherlock Holmes and the Sussex Sea-Devils - James Lovegrove

The stunning new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Odin, in which the worlds of Arthur Conan Doyle and H.P. Lovecraft collide.It is the autumn of 1910, and for fifteen long years Sherlock Holmes and Dr John Watson have battled R''lluhloig, the Hidden Mind that was once Professor James Moriarty. Europe is creeping inexorably towards war, and a more cosmic conflict is nearing its zenith, as in a single night all the most eminent members of the Diogenes Club die horribly, seemingly by their own hands. Holmes suspects it is the handiwork of a German spy working for R''lluhloig, but his search for vengeance costs an old friend his life.The companions retreat to Holmes''s farm on the Sussex Downs, and it is not long before a client comes calling. Three young women have disappeared from the nearby town of Newford, and the locals have no doubt who is responsible. For legend has it that strange amphibious creatures dwell in a city on the seabed, coming ashore every few centuries to take fresh captives. As Holmes and Watson seek out the terrifying interlopers, the scene is set for the final battle that will bring them ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sherlock Holmes a Ďáblův prach - James Lovegrove - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Co skrývá tajemná zpráva napsaná těsně před smrtí, a jakou roli v ní hraje muž, jehož život byl plný honů na divokou zvěř? Londýn, rok 1884. Sherlock Holmes a Dr. Watson jsou povoláni k případu otráveného nájemníka, jehož poslední činy zanechaly více otázek než odpovědí. Klíč k případu drží nejen stará paní Hudsonová a její přítelkyně, ale i záhadný lovec Allan Quatermain. Co spojuje vzdálenou Indii, dávné křivdy a stíny magie, které se nad případem vznášejí? Holmesova brilantní mysl a Quatermainova neohroženost tvoří nečekaný tým, který musí čelit korupci, pomstě a neznámým silám. Napínavá kombinace detektivního umu a dobrodružného ducha odkrývá nejen spletité tajemství, ale i hranice lidské logiky a odvahy. "Napínavé čtení od začátku do konce. Sherlock Holmes s Allanem Quatermainem tvoří nečekaně silné duo, které mě doslova přikovalo ke stránkám. Detektivka, dobrodružství i magie v jedné knize – skvělá kombinace!" – Josef Novotný (Knihy Dobrovský) "James Lovegrove skvěle propojil ikonického detektiva s dobrodružným Allanem Quatermainem. Kniha nabízí nevšední pohled na Holmese a přidává nový rozměr jeho příběhům. Doporučuji všem fanouškům klasických detektivek a dobrodružství." – Teddy2023 (Databáze knih)

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Sherlock Holmes and The Three Winter Terrors - James Lovegrove

From the author of Sherlock Holmes & The Christmas Demon another beautifully presented seasonal mystery.1889. The First Terror. At a boys’ prep school in the Kent marshes, a pupil is found drowned in a pond. Could this be the fulfilment of a witch’s curse from four hundred years earlier? 1890. The Second Terror. A wealthy man dies of a heart attack at his London townhouse. Was he really frightened to death by ghosts? 1894. The Third Terror. A body is discovered in the dark woods near a Surrey country manor, hideously ravaged. Is the culprit a cannibal, as the evidence suggests? These three chilling and strangely linked crimes test Sherlock Holmes’s deductive powers, and his scepticism about the supernatural, to the limit.

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Sherlock Holmes: A Detective's Life - Andrew Lane, Peter Swanson, James Lovegrove, Cara Black, Martin Rosenstock

The famous detective returns in a thrilling anthology of 12 Sherlock short stories spanning Holmes’s entire career, penned by Peter Swanson, Cara Black, James Lovegrove and more.A brand-new collection of twelve Sherlock Holmes short stories which spans Holmes''s entire career, from the early days in Baker Street to retirement on the South Downs. Penned by masters of the genre, these Sherlock stories feature a woman haunted by the ghost of a rival actress, Moriarty''s son looking for revenge, Oscar Wilde''s lost manuscript, a woman framing her husband for murder, Mycroft''s encounter with Moriarty and Colonel Moran, and many more! Featuring stories by: Peter SwansonCara BlackJames LovegroveAndrew LanePhilip Purser-HallardDavid Stuart DaviesEric BrownAmy ThomasDerrick BelangerCavan ScottStuart Douglas David Marcum

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Doctor Strange: Dimension War - James Lovegrove

The mind-bending original adventures of Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme, are brought to life for a new era by New York Times-bestselling author James Lovegrove.A self-centred healer, Stephen Strange is arrogant, but it''s almost justified. After all, he is one of the best surgeons in the country. However, that all takes a dark turn following a horrific car crash.The doctor survives but at a great cost: his hands are irreparably damaged, and he can no longer perform surgery. No doctor can help him. Nor can faith healers or gurus. Nearing the end of his rope, he seeks out mystic help from the Ancient One, a man rumoured to possess unearthly talents. The Ancient One isn’t able to heal his hands, but he teaches Stephen the mystic arts as well as discipline, self-restraint, and, eventually, selflessness. These qualities soon lead him to clash with his fellow student, Baron Mordo. After completing his training, Doctor Strange leaves the temple and uses his magical powers to defend the Earth from arcane threats that few humans can conceive of— battling rival sorcerers, thwarting Nightmare, the malevolent ruler of dreams, and daring to defy the terrifying despot of the Dark Dimension, Dormammu. This creative novelization ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Toto the Ninja Cat and the Incredible Cheese Heist - Dermot O’Leary

From bestselling children''s author and TV broadcaster, Dermot O''Leary, comes an action-packed new adventure from Toto the ninja cat - when all the cheese in the world disappears, it''s up to her to sniff it out! Purrfect for fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.Toto, the amazing ninja cat, is back and cooler than ever! Toto is almost blind, but that doesn''t stop her having brilliant adventures. Something CAT-ASTROPHIC has happened: ALL the cheese in the world has been stolen. Join Toto, her brother Silver and their best friend Catface on a secret mission to save the day. Toto is going to need all her ninja skills to defeat the fur-midable cheese thief . . .Ideal for reading aloud or for children to curl up with and read alone, the story features brilliant black and white illustrations throughout by Nick East. With gentle themes of friendship, inclusivity and winning in the face of adversity, this is a hilarious must-read for all animal-loving kids! Dermot says: ''The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sherlock Holmes - The Devil's Dust - James Lovegrove

It is 1884, and when a fellow landlady finds her lodger poisoned, Mrs Hudson turns to Sherlock Holmes.The police suspect the landlady of murder, but Mrs Hudson insists that her friend is innocent. Upon investigating, the companions discover that the lodger, a civil servant recently returned from India, was living in almost complete seclusion, and that his last act was to scrawl a mysterious message on a scrap of paper. The riddles pile up as aged big game hunter Allan Quatermain is spotted at the scene of the crime when Holmes and Watson investigate. The famous man of mind and the legendary man of action will make an unlikely team in a case of corruption, revenge, and what can only be described as magic...

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The Thirty-Nine Steps - John Buchan

John Buchan wrote The Thirty-Nine Steps while he was seriously ill at the beginning of the First World War. In it he introduces his most famous hero, Richard Hannay, who, despite claiming to be an `ordinary fellow'', is caught up in the dramatic race against a plot to devastate the British war effort. Hannay is hunted across the Scottish moors by police and spy-ring alike, and must outwit his intelligent and pitiless enemy in the corridors of Whitehall and, finally, at the site of the mysterious thirty-nine steps.The best-known of Buchan''s thrillers, The Thirty-Nine Steps has been continuously in print since first publication and has been filmed three times, most notably by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935. In this, the only critical edition, Christopher Harvie''s introduction interweaves the writing of the tale with the equally fascinating story of how John Buchan, publisher and lawyer, came in from the cold and, via The Thirty-Nine Steps, ended the war as spy-master and propaganda chief. 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 ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Shadow of the World-Famous Nine - Ben Guterson

The New York Times bestselling series returns! Zander and Natasha must reverse an evil spell threatening the Number Nine Plaza''s very existence in this puzzle-bending mystery-for fans of The Swifts. Summer is in full swing at The Number Nine Plaza, the world''s largest and most fabulous department store, and best friends Zander and Natasha are looking forward to weeks of discovery after thwarting the vengeful Darkbloom''s attempt to destroy The Nine. But has the danger truly passed? Store employees begin acting oddly, a long-lost clue to an ancient store mystery is uncovered, and Zander and Natasha themselves become targets for attack. When a devastating magic spell places The Nine under new peril, the two friends find themselves in a race against the clock to solve the store''s ever-deepening riddles and preserve the world-famous Number Nine Plaza from destruction.Featuring word puzzles, clues, and lavish illustrations, this enchanting, out-of-this-world mystery delivers an unforgettable read full of magic and adventure.

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Cat Ninja: Welcome to the 'Burbs - Matthew Cody

Everyone’s favorite feline superhero is back for even more hilarious adventures set in the Cat Ninja-verse. Catch up with Cat Ninja, Master Hamster, and the rest of the family as they face...the suburbs!When Dad buys a new house outside the city, the kids are less than excited about new neighbors, backyard barbecues, and quiet, tree-lined streets. And they’re not alone—a summer in the suburbs is enough to make Cat Ninja miss the villains of Metro City! Our hero and his family feel like fish out of water when they arrive in Peaceful Valley, but it won’t be long before Dad’s new neighborhood reveals its scaly, golden underbelly. This volume includes:Five full-length comicsOne bonus Cat Ninja Tale

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The Perfect Nine - Thiong'o Ngugi Wa

*LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE.* ''One of the greatest writers of our time'' Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThe Perfect Nine is a glorious epic about the founding of Kenya''s Gikuyu people and the ideals of beauty, courage and unity.Gikuyu and Mumbi settled on the peaceful and bounteous foot of Mount Kenya after fleeing war and hunger. When ninety-nine suitors arrive on their land, seeking to marry their famously beautiful daughters, called The Perfect Nine, the parents ask their daughters to choose for themselves, but to choose wisely.First the young women must embark on a treacherous quest with the suitors, to find a magical cure for their youngest sister, Warigia, who cannot walk. As they journey up the mountain, the number of suitors diminishes and the sisters put their sharp minds and bold hearts to the test, conquering fear, doubt, hunger and many menacing ogres, as they attempt to return home. But it is perhaps Warigia''s unexpected adventure that will be most challenging of all.Blending folklore, mythology and allegory, Ngugi wa Thiong''o chronicles the adventures of Gikuyu and Mumbi, and how their brave daughters became the matriarchs of the Gikuyu clans, in stunning verse, with all the epic elements of danger, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln - Raymond Arroyo

From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes a fun picture book biography of Tad Lincoln, his relationship with his father President Abraham Lincoln, and a story about a parent’s love for his son and the wisdom of a child. Full of humor, this romp through history will teach children about the power of curiosity, imagination, friendship, empathy, determination…and even a little mischief!Tad Lincoln was forever getting into trouble. He bounced around the White House making mischief and annoying almost everyone but the president. Yet Tad was his father’s joy and comfort amidst a brutal war, a family tragedy, and the toll of holding the nation’s highest office. When Tad befriends a turkey meant to be holiday dinner, his plea for the pet to be spared teaches Abe a lesson about mercy. It also starts the tradition of the presidential turkey pardon, a tradition that presidents carry on to this day.In The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln readers 4-8 will:learn about the larger-than-life personality of Tad Lincoln and his father President Abe Lincoln, highlighting the importance of familysee the impact of empathy and understanding towards othersbe inspired by Tad’s resilience and determination, as he overcomes challenges ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Tougaloo Nine - M. J. O'Brien

During a dramatic three-day period in March 1961, nine students from historically Black Tougaloo College staged sit-ins at the all-white Main Library in Jackson, Mississippi. The students conducted their protest, were arrested, held in jail overnight, and convicted of "breach of peace"—the first time that charge had ever been brought in a Mississippi courtroom. Meanwhile, students at Jackson State College held sympathy protests, and the police responded harshly on both day one and day two. On day three, police attacked a peaceful crowd of observers awaiting the trial’s outcome, using attack dogs, billy clubs, and tear gas to disperse the crowd, the first known use of police dogs on a peaceful gathering during the civil rights era. The protests occurred while Mississippi was preparing to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the state’s secession from the Union and the commencement of the Civil War. The library sit-in preempted the state’s Confederate extravaganza which brought more than thirty thousand mostly white observers into the streets of Jackson while the students sat in jail, further inflaming passions on both sides. In The Tougaloo Nine, M. J. O'Brien delves into Tougaloo College’s culture of resistance, Mississippi’s determination to preserve segregation, and the early ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Book of Ninja - Antony, MA Cummins, Yoshie Minami

The first complete translation of the ultimate Ninja manual, The Book of Ninja provides a fully comprehensive guide to the ancient arts of the ninja, including espionage, warfare, trap building, infiltrating castles, assassination, hiding magic, lock by-passing, bridge building, thieves' tools and much more

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The Change Ninja Handbook - Dr. Tammy Watchorn

** Business Book Awards 2023 Finalist ** “An essential guide for any professional interested in understanding how to implement and influence change” Prof. Adam Boddison, - Chief Executive, Association for Project Management Leading change in organizations is always hard, but this original, game-based handbook will at least make it much more fun! Based on real-life case studies and reflecting the most common challenges facing any change ninja, this is a story where you get to make the decisions at each stage, and discover the impact of your choices.** This interactive approach will appeal particularly to non-linear thinkers and those who learn best through action and application. It’s pragmatic, focusing on tips for getting people on board and on identifying small, doable ‘ninja moves’ that gain traction and build momentum by stealth. After lots of training in things like project management, agile change and leadership, Dr Tammy Watchorn discovered none of this really helped as the focus was always on process rather than people. By understanding how people work instead, she soon found she could deliver successful change by stealth with ninja moves.

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The Book Ninja - Ali Berg, Michelle Kalus

**Could you find your perfect man by looking at his book shelf?** 'Frankie, think about it. Literature is your life. You've been trawling Tinder looking for well-read intellectuals, but it's not working. Let's shake things up! Just use your favourite books to find a man.' Frankie Rose is desperate for love. Or a relationship. Or just a date with a semi-normal person. It’s not that she hasn’t tried – Frankie is the queen of online dating. But she has had enough. With the help of her best friend and colleague Cat, Frankie decides to embark on the ultimate dating experiment. Inspired by her surroundings at The Little Brunswick Bookshop where she works, Frankie places her hope in her favourite books to find her the perfect man… Secretly planting copies on trains, trams and buses, Frankie hopes to find the man of her dreams through a mutual love of good books. The only flaw to the plan? That she may never get her books back! But that turns out to be the least of her worries... In between crazy dates and writing them up on her blog, Frankie stumbles upon her perfect man. There's just one problem...Frankie is strictly a Jane ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Hiroshige & Eisen. The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaido - Andreas Marks, Rhiannon Paget

The Kisokaido route through Japan was ordained in the early 1600s by the countryÂ’s then-ruler Tokugawa Ieyasu, who decreed that staging posts be installed along the length of the arduous passage between Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. Inns, shops, and restaurants were established to provide sustenance and lodging to weary travelers. In 1835, renowned woodblock print artist Keisai Eisen was commissioned to create a series of works to chart the Kisokaido journey. After producing 24 prints, Eisen was replaced by Utagawa Hiroshige, who completed the series of 70 prints in 1838.Both Eisen and Hiroshige were master print practitioners. In The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaido, we find the artistsÂ’ distinct styles as much as their shared expertise. From the busy starting post of Nihonbashi to the castle town of Iwamurata, Eisen opts for a more muted palette but excels in figuration, particularly of glamorous women, and relishes snapshots of activity along the route, from shoeing a horse to winnowing rice. Hiroshige demonstrates his mastery of landscape with grandiose and evocative scenes, whether itÂ’s the peaceful banks of the Ota River, the forbidding Wada Pass, or a moonlit ascent between Yawata and Mochizuki.Taken as a whole, The Sixty-Nine Stations collection represents ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Magnificent Adventure - Milo Manara

Young Giuseppe Bergman, thirsting for escape from the banal, soul-crushing boredom of his everyday life, answers a mysterious ad offering the adventure of a lifetime. But before he even gets a chance to understand what that means, he''s swept up in a headlong rush of outrageously convoluted danger and fast-paced action - for which he is absolutely unprepared - all at the behest of the enigmatic ''H.P.'' and an unseen television audience. Artist/writer/creator Milo Manara skewers adventure comics, ''reality'' TV, and narrative convention itself in this absurdist, sophisticated satire that launches the innocent Giuseppe into the first of many adventures to come. The Magnificent Adventure, complete in one volume.

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Sherlock Holmes a Labyrint smrti - James Lovegrove

Píše se rok 1895 a novým klientem Sherlocka Holmese je soudce nejvyššího soudu, jehož umíněná dcera se beze stopy ztratila.Holmes a Watson zjistí, že nezvěstná žena Hannah Woolfsonová se sama vydala po stopách jiné pohřešované osoby, své blízké přítelkyně Sophie. Sophii zrekrutovala skupina známá jako Elysiané, sekta posedlá mýty a rituály antického Řecka, kterou vede charismatický sir Philip Buchanan. Hannah se připojila k Elysianům pod falešným jménem ve snaze rozkrýt Přítelkynin osud.Holmes souhlasí, že by měla jako jeho špionka v tomto tajnůstkářském, avšak zdánlivě neškodném kultu setrvat, ovšem Watson je přesvědčený, že se Hannah ocitla ve strašlivém nebezpečí. Sir Philip totiž sní o povznesení lidstva pomocí klasických ideálů, a to za každou cenu…

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Al-Ghazali on the Ninety-nine Beautiful Names of God - al-Ghazálí Abú Hámid

In this work, here presented in a complete English edition for the first time, the problem of knowing God is confronted in an original and stimulating way. Taking up the Prophet''s teaching that ''Ninety-nine Beautiful Names'' are truly predicated of God, Ghazali explores the meaning and resonance of each of these divine names, and reveals the functions they perform both in the cosmos and in the soul of the spiritual adept. Although some of the book is rigorously analytical, the author never fails to attract the reader with his profound mystical and ethical insights, which, conveyed in his sincere and straightforward idiom, have made of this book one of the perennial classics of Muslim thought, popular among Muslims to this day.This volume won a British Book Design and Production Award in 1993.

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The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures - Tom Jackson

DIVE INTO THE WORLD’S OCEANS TO MEET 36 MAGNIFICENT OCEAN CREATURES. Explore sunlit coral reefs, wide open seas and the murky depths to see some of the most incredible ocean creatures in the world.

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Where's Wally? The Magnificent Movie Spotlight Search - Martin Handford

The hugely successful spotlight search book is back! Use the paper spotlight-searcher as a magic torch to illuminate six magnificent movie scenes. With bonus games on every page!Join Wally and his friends as they wander through movie studio sets and out on location in this sensational search-and-find adventure. Use your spotlight-searcher to pan the scenes from scary science fiction to monster fantasy, from cosy costume drama to historical epic, and from sporting glory to a glittering awards night. With extra movie games, mazes and searches, you''ll be gripped by the feel-good fun on every page!All light-up magic is designed from paper and no batteries are necessary. Extra spotlight-searcher wands are available to print online.

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Naruto: Konoha´s Story-The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The Manga, Vol. 2 - Masaši Kišimoto

A comedic story set in the universe of Naruto that features Kakashi, Guy, and Mirai Sarutobi, along with the rest of the new generation!Sarutobi Mirai has a lot to live up to as the granddaughter of Konoha’s Third Hokage and the daughter of Sarutobi Asuma, the hero who gave up his life during the Great Ninja War. But as everyone continues to expect great things from her, she struggles to separate herself from her family’s legacy and find her own way. Mirai’s journey escorting Kakashi and Guy takes an unexpected turn when their route is cut off by a massive landslide.While stopped at a village, Mirai meets Tatsumi, a young girl whose mother has died. She reveals to Mirai that she’s in this particular village because there’s a hot spring nearby that can bring the dead back to life. Mirai decides to join Tatsumi for a chance to meet her father, whom she only knows from the memories of others.What she finds is anything but the miracle hot spring she was hoping for—instead, she discovers the very cult that killed her father!

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The Magnificent Moon Hare - Sue Monroe

When a petulant princess demands that her parents get her a dragon, it''s a tough - though not impossible - task. But when she insists on having the hare in the moon... well, what on Earth are they to do? A fantastically funny story of mayhem and magic, filled with characters we can all relate to. The Magnificent Moon Hare is a must-read title for all fans of Roald Dahl, that will captivate and enthral, inspiring the imagination and opening up a whole new universe of fun and adventure.

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The Magnificent Book of Sharks - Taylor Barbara

Dive into the oceans of the world and get up close to 36 amazing sharks. The Magnificent Book of Sharks takes you across open waters, into coastal seas, through warm tropical reefs and deep into the murky ocean depths where sharks live.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figurka 10 cm Origami Ninja

Figurka Origami Ninja z filmu Želvy Ninja měří 10 cm a je vyrobena z plastu. Obsahuje pohyblivé části a doplňky. Je vhodná pro děti od 4 let.

  • Detailně zpracovaná podle animovaného filmu
  • Pohyblivé části pro různé pózy
  • Vhodná pro děti již od 4 let
  • Obsahuje doplňky pro hru

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The Thirty-Nine Steps

When Richard Hannay finds the corpse of freelance spy Franklin P. Scudder in his London flat, he goes on the run, fearing that his life is in danger. Scudder had previously revealed that he was investigating a ring of German spies, who were conspiring to sabotage Britain’s war capability. Hannay becomes both hunter and hunted as he struggles to unravel the tangled threads of this plot while staying one step ahead of his pursuers, who will stop at nothing to keep their nefarious secrets.First published in 1915, John Buchan’s definitive spy novel was the first in a long line of espionage thrillers to delve into the underbelly of the British establishment. Over a hundred years later, The Thirty-Nine Steps remains resonant, and the various film, television and theatre adaptations of this classic – most notably Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 version – are a testament to its capacity to thrill.

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Sherlock Holmes a Ďáblův prach - James Lovegrove

Píše se rok 1884 a paní Hudsonová se obrátí na Sherlocka Holmese poté, co je otráven nájemník její staré známé. Policie podezírá paní domácí, paní Hudsonová však trvá na tom, že její přítelkyně je nevinná.Holmes a Watson při vyšetřování zjistí, že dotyčný nájemník, úředník, který se nedávno vrátil z Indie, žil v téměř úplné izolaci a že jeho posledním činem bylo napsání tajemné zprávy na útržek papíru. Hádanky se hromadí, protože na místě činu se objevuje zestárlý lovec velké zvěře Allan Quatermain.Slavný muž mysli a legendární muž činu utvoří prazvláštní tým, aby rozpletli případ plný korupce, pomsty, a něčeho, co nelze popsat jinak než jako magii...

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Sherlock Holmes a Labyrint smrti - James Lovegrove - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Píše se rok 1895 a Sherlock Holmes spolupracuje se soudcem nejvyššího soudu, jehož svérázná dcera beze stopy zmizela. Holmes a Watson se tedy dají do práce a začnou pátrat. Zjistí, že pohřešovaná žena – Hannah Woolfsonová – se sama dala do vyšetřování zmizení své kamarádky Sophie. Sophie se přidala ke skupině známé jako Elysiané. Jde o polonáboženskou sektu posedlou starověkými řeckými mýty a rituály, kterou vede na první pohled charismatický sir Philip Buchanan. Hannah má podezření, že se v této sektě dějí hrůzostrašné praktiky, které její kamarádku Sophii mohly stát život. Rozhodne se proto ke skupině přidat pod falešným jménem, aby zjistila, jak se věci mají. Holmes souhlasí s tím, aby se Hannah k sektě přidala a zjistila co nejvíce informací, nicméně Watson je proti. Bojí se, že jí hrozí velké nebezpečí. A není daleko od pravdy – sir Philip totiž usiluje o zdokonalení společnosti skrze klasické ideály a neštítí se pro to udělat cokoliv… Užijte si desátý díl ze série Fantastický Sherlock Holmes – série příběhů s Sherlockem Holmesem z pera autorů jiných než Arthura Conana Doyla.

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Sherlock Holmes a miskatonická monstra - James Lovegrove

Je jaro roku 1895; více než deset let boje proti tajuplným bytostem stálo doktora Johna Watsona jeho milovanou ženu Mary a téměř podlomilo zdraví Sherlocka Holmese. Oba společníci však i přesto neváhají, když jsou povoláni do nechvalně proslulého blázince Bedlam, kde najdou pacienta hovořícího r‘lyehštinou, jazykem Prastarých. Kromě toho je strašlivě zjizvený a nevzpomíná si, kdo je.Detektivové zjišťují, že tento pacient byl kdysi vědcem, studentem na Miskatonické univerzitě a jedním ze dvou lidí, kteří přežili k záhubě odsouzenou cestu po řece Miskatonic, na níž měl být polapen polomytický shoggoth. Jak se však ocitl v Londýně, zbavený rozumu? A když ho potom z Bedlamu unesou síly vymykající se normálnímu smrtelnému chápání, začne být zřejmé, že tento případ zahrnuje mnohem víc než jednoho vyšinutého Bostoňana.Holmes a Watson musejí zjistit, co se doopravdy stalo na oné osudné plavbě v Nové Anglii; jen tak totiž mohou odhalit pravdu a dozvědět se, kdo stojí za miskatonickým monstrem…

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The Thirty-Nine Steps - John Buchan

With a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex.Richard Hannay finds a corpse in his flat, and becomes involved in a plot by spies to precipitate war and subvert British naval power. The resourceful victim of a manhunt, he is pursued by both the police and the ruthless conspirators.The Thirty-Nine Steps is a seminal ‘chase’ thriller, rapid and vivid. It has been widely influential and frequently dramatised: the film directed by Alfred Hitchcock became a screen classic. This engaging novel also provides insights into the inter-action of patriotism, fear and prejudice.

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Naruto: Konoha´s Story-The Steam Ninja Scrolls: The Manga, Vol. 1 - Masaši Kišimoto

A comedic story set in the universe of Naruto that features Kakashi, Guy, and Mirai Sarutobi, along with the rest of the new generation!Sarutobi Mirai has a lot to live up to as the granddaughter of Konoha’s Third Hokage and the daughter of Sarutobi Asuma, the hero who gave up his life during the Great Ninja War. But as everyone continues to expect great things from her, she struggles to separate herself from her family’s legacy and find her own way. When Mirai is assigned a supersecret mission to protect Kakashi and Guy on their journey to the Land of Steam, she expects to fend off assassins around every corner.Instead, she finds herself babysitting two grown shinobi who are acting like an old married couple on a hot springs vacation! What’s a girl trying to prove herself to do?

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Beyond the Thirty-Nine Steps - Ursula Buchan

John Buchan’s name is known across the world for The Thirty-Nine Steps. In the past one hundred years the classic thriller has never been out of print and has inspired numerous adaptations for film, television, radio and stage, beginning with the celebrated version by Alfred Hitchcock. Yet there was vastly more to ‘JB’. He wrote more than a hundred books – fiction and non-fiction – and a thousand articles for newspapers and magazines. He was a scholar, antiquarian, barrister, colonial administrator, journal editor, literary critic, publisher, war correspondent, director of wartime propaganda, member of parliament and imperial proconsul – given a state funeral when he died, a deeply admired and loved Governor-General of Canada.His teenage years in Glasgow’s Gorbals, where his father was the Free Church minister, contributed to his ease with shepherds and ambassadors, fur-trappers and prime ministers. His improbable marriage to a member of the aristocratic Grosvenor family means that this account of his life contains, at its heart, an enduring love story.Ursula Buchan, his granddaughter, has drawn on recently discovered family documents to write this comprehensive and illuminating biography. With perception, style, wit and a penetratingly clear eye, she brings vividly to life this remarkable man and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Magnificent Book of Monkeys and Apes - Taylor Barbara

Take a journey through lush rainforests, across grassy plains and up snowy mountains to find thirty-six magnificent monkeys and apes, from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the huge Western lowland gorilla.

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Wonderland: An Anthology - James Lovegrove, Paul Kane, Marie O'Regan, Angela Slatter, Alison Littlewood

Shortlisted for best anthology in the Shirley Jackson Awards.From the greatest names in fantasy and horror comes an anthology of stories inspired by Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland.Join Alice as she is thrown into the whirlwind of WonderlandWithin these pages you''ll find myriad approaches to Alice, from horror to historical, taking us from the nightmarish reaches of the imagination to tales that will shock, surprise and tug on the heart-strings. So, it''s time now to go down the rabbit hole, or through the looking-glass or... But no, wait. By picking up this book and starting to read it you''re already there, can''t you see? Brand-new works from the best in fantastical fictionM.R. CAREY MARK CHADBOURNGENEVIEVE COGMAN JONATHAN GREENALISON LITTLEWOOD JAMES LOVEGROVEL.L. McKINNEY GEORGE MANNJULIET MARILLIER LAURA MAUROCAT RAMBO LILITH SAINTCROWCAVAN SCOTT ROBERT SHEARMANANGELA SLATTER CATRIONA WARDJANE YOLEN RIO YOUERS

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The Thirty-Nine Steps - John Buchan

Perhaps more than any other book The Thirty-Nine Steps has set the pattern for the story of the chase for a wanted man. And, of the many writers who have attempted this kind of thing since Buchan, only a very few, like Graham Greene, have managed to sustain the tension in the same way. The main character is Buchan''s familiar hero, Richard Hannay who gets caught up quite suddenly on a dull London afternoon in a situation of extreme danger. Before he knows what is happening he is the obvious suspect for a murder committed in his own flat, and has to go on the run to his native Scotland.

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