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DIE BOEKELeer my lees Vlak RR is die perfekte aanvangsreeks om leesgereedheid, nuwe woordeskat en verbeelding by beginnerlesers aan te wakker.Hierdie stories is ontwerp om kinders te help om selfvertroue te bou terwyl hulle vroeë leesvaardighede bemeester met behulp van kleurvolle illustrasies binne spesifieke temas. Die boeke fokus ook op begrip en interpretasie van prente en logiese denke ten opsigte van storievolgorde.Leer my lees Vlak RR is 'n waardevolle toevoeging tot enige kind se boekrak en 'n uitstekende hulpmiddel vir ouers en onderwysers.Titels in Vlak RR:Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 1: My naam is Tippie (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 2: Ontmoet Tippie se familie en vriende (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 3: Veels geluk liewe Tippie (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 4: Tippie leer oor sintuie (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 5: Tippie se klerekas (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 6: Tippie se familie (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 7: Tippie hou homself skoon (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 8: Welkom in Tippie se huis (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 9: Tippie gaan winkel toe (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 10: Tippie by die skool (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 11: Tippie doen inkopies (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 12: Tippie bly veilig (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 13: Tippie geniet sy vakansie (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 14: Tippie koop klere (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 15: Tippie hou van sport (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 16: Tippie groet die plaasdiere (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 17: Tippie leer van wilde diere (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 18: Tippie en die weer (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 19: Tippie en die insekte (Skooluitgawe)Leer my lees (Vlak RR) 20: Tippie se prenteboek (Skooluitgawe)

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Thirty-six Memento Mori cards are daily affirmations to seize the day and live each moment to its fullest.   Contemplating memento mori, Latin for “remember you will die,” helps us diminish our fear of death and encourages us to embrace life more fully in the here and now. Each message in the Memento Mori card deck guides us to love those around us more deeply, enjoy our work and daily activities more fully, see beauty in all things, and embrace fearlessness as we encounter the unknown.   What do you need to focus on to be here now? Cherish every moment!

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SEE MORE CLEARLY NATURALLY IN A WEEKLike most people with poor vision, you probably believe your condition is hopeless and there’s nothing you can do except rely on stronger glasses every few years as your eyesight gets worse, followed by a disease such as cataracts or macular degeneration. Fortunately, there’s a better way. An elite group of eye care professionals known as behavioral optometrists have developed dozens of effective vision therapy eye exercises. These enhance the performance of the entire visual system, resulting in healthier, more relaxed eyes, naturally better eyesight, and a more satisfying lifestyle.THE POWER VISION PROGRAM FOR BETTER EYESIGHT gives you the best of these exercises to restore vision, youthful appearance and more beautiful eyes.Read this book and experience the following benefits:Increase Natural Focusing Power and Enjoy Freedom From Glasses and ContactsExperience Relaxed Vision With Less Eye Strain and Sensitivity to Bright Light and ScreensImprove Dry Eyes, Myopia, Presbyopia, and Other Common Eye AilmentsStop Vision From Getting Worse and Reduce Risk of Degenerative Eye DiseasesIf you’ve resigned yourself to a lifetime of inferior vision, there’s a new day dawning. A new freedom you never thought possible. A clearer, brighter future is only a few short weeks away!CLINICALLY TESTED EYE EXERCISESTHE POWER VISION PROGRAM FOR BETTER EYESIGHT provides you with sixteen clinically tested eye exercises, divided into three modules. The first module — the Power Exercises — forms the dynamic core of the program and will give your entire visual system a good basic tune-up, like tuning up an engine. You will feel positive changes taking place in your eyes within a few days and will see the first signs of improvement in a week or so.The second module — the Booster Exercises — is a set of stress-reduction techniques that will make your eyes feel wonderfully invigorated and relaxed. The third module — the Fusion Exercises — builds on the results obtained from the Power Exercises and will increase the range and flexibility of your focusing system. Spend at least 10 minutes a day doing as many of the exercises as possible. The more you do, the more improvement you’ll get and the sooner you’ll get it.GOOD VISION IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHTSTART TODAY!

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An elegant and beautiful gift for bird lovers, The Illuminated Book of Birds showcases Robin Crofut-Brittingham's world class art combined with fun facts about birds from around the world.The Illuminated Book of Birds is a stunning, one-of-a-kind celebration of the birds of the world. By award-winning painter Robin Crofut-Brittingham, it includes large-scale fine art paintings of the birds in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, North America, and Europe, along with flightless birds, unusual birds, and extinct birds. It looks at birds together, grouping them by geography and families, and delights in illuminating their habits and cultural and mythological significance. Every bird is individually featured, with curious and fun facts that will delight new and seasoned birders. In total, readers meet nearly 400 hand painted birds and experience a global birding adventure from the comfort of home.

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Uncover a thrilling tale of unforgettable characters and gripping plot twists with this handsome gift edition of the narrative masterpiece by Alexandre Dumas.The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a timeless tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption that has captivated readers for generations. Set in the early 19th century, this epic adventure follows Edmond Dantès, a young and wrongfully imprisoned man who embarks on an extraordinary journey to seek vengeance on those who conspired against him.This collectible edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsUnabridged textStunning sprayed edges for a continuous design on the front, edges, and backSure to be a cherished part of any bibliophile’s collection, this lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, and The Republic.

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Instant USA Today bestselling series  From bestselling author and TikTok sensation Becka Mack comes the final book in her sizzling hockey romance series about a couple who face an agonizing challenge that could bring them closer—or tear them apart.Cara Hunter is a self-made woman. Driven and fearless, she’s never lost a battle. In fact, the only time she’s fallen to her knees was, well . . . for him.Emmett Brodie might be one of hockey’s hottest players, but the moment he sees Cara, he’s reduced to a single word: hers. And he’ll stop at nothing to change her last name. With a love as all-encompassing and fierce as theirs, they become the ultimate power couple and the backbone of their family. But when they decide it’s time to have a baby, they discover their journey to conceiving will be anything but easy. As they face off with infertility, a battle that strips them to their bones, they’ll see just how unshakable their foundation really is. They thought they could survive anything together, but how do you survive when you’re barely breathing?

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Based on the story that inspired the Netflix samurai epic! As the 19th century comes to a bloody end, a sinister game of life-or-death brutally culls Japan’s fading warrior class. Who is rounding up the few who still cling to their swords and forcing them to fight? Who will be the last samurai standing? The year 1878--the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan, and more than a decade since the samurai were stripped of their privileges and swords outlawed on public streets. A mysterious flyer appears in all corners of the land, luring those skilled in martial arts to Kyoto with the promise of riches beyond common imagination. As warriors deprived of purpose flock to the appointed place at the appointed time, what awaits them is no ordinary task, but an all-out war--against each other! Perfect for fans of Shogun, Golden Kamuy, and Blade of the Immortal!

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Featuring a reversible book cover that matches the original hardcover art design, sprayed edges, and beautifully designed endpapers! This highly anticipated follow-up to The Will of the Many--one of 2023's most lauded and bestselling fantasy novels--follows Vis as he grapples with a dangerous secret that could unravel history across alternate dimensions. OMNE TRIUM PERFECTUM The Hierarchy still call me Vis Telimus. Still hail me as Catenicus. They still, as one, believe they know who I am. But with all that has happened--with what I fear is coming--I am not sure it matters anymore. I am no longer one. I won the Iudicium, and lost everything--and now, impossibly, the ancient device beyond the Labyrinth has replicated me across three separate worlds. A different version of myself in each of Obiteum, Luceum, and Res. Three different bodies, three different lives. I have to hide; fight; play politics. I have to train; trust; lie. I have to kill; heal; prove myself again, and again, and again. I am loved, and hated, and entirely alone. Above all, though, I need to find answers before it's too late. To understand the nature of what has happened to me, and why. I need to find a way to stop the coming Cataclysm, because if all I have learned is true, I may be the only one who can.

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Hidden within this innovative coloring book are 40 stunning travel posters featuring natural wonders of the world. Simply follow the color key to reveal the hidden locations…. From the Grand Canyon and Everglades National Parks to the mountains of New Zealand and the fjords of Norway, where will you travel today?The latest trend in fun, mindful coloring books!Featuring thick, uncoated paper, and printed single-sided, there is no risk of bleed-through whether you prefer color pencils or markers.The pages are perforated, making it easy to pull out and frame your stunning travel posters.No more than 12 colors are used to color in each destination, making this a mindful and portable activity.Full-color versions of the illustrations are available to refer to at the back of the book.So gather your markers or your pencils, make yourself comfortable, and enjoy the process of watching each gorgeous destination reveal itself zone by zone.This is a translation of the best-selling French original.

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Hidden within this innovative coloring book are 40 stunning travel posters for dream destinations around the world. Simply follow the color key to reveal the hidden locations…. From Bora Bora to the Taj Mahal, and from Miami Beach to Easter Island, where will you travel today?The latest trend in fun, mindful coloring books!Featuring thick, uncoated paper, and printed single-sided, there is no risk of bleed-through whether you prefer color pencils or markers.The pages are perforated, making it easy to pull out and frame your stunning travel posters.No more than 14 colors are used to color in each destination, making this a mindful and portable activity.Full-color versions of the illustrations are available to refer to at the back of the book.So gather your markers or your pencils, make yourself comfortable, and enjoy the process of watching each gorgeous destination reveal itself zone by zone.This is a translation of the best-selling French original.

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Winner of the 2020 Manga Taisho Grand Prize! A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated to art. Popular guy Yatora realizes he's just going through the motions to make other people happy and finds himself in a new passion: painting. But untethering yourself from all your past expectations is dangerous as well as thrilling... Now a hit anime! Yatora studies hard and gets good grades, and he parties hard, staying out late drinking and watching soccer with his friends. He checks all the boxes he needs to be the perfect high school student. But it all starts to feel empty, and he begins to wonder what part of his life expresses who he is...or even if he has a unique voice at all. Then he wanders into the art room one day, and a lone painting captures his eye, awakening him to a kind of beauty he never knew. Compelled and consumed, he dives in headfirst--and he's about to learn how savage, unforgiving, and exhilirating creating art can be!

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50 stunning stitch patterns in a stylish card deck, perfect for on-the-go crochet! Crochet the swatch squares as shown to mix and match them, or use the simple instructions to scale up the stitch patterns for your own crochet projects.New from Claire Montgomerie, author of the sell-out sensations The Granny Square Card Deck™ and The Granny Square Flowers Card Deck™.The card deck is probably one of the best craft "things" I've ever seen and I can't crochet! What a brilliant idea - absolutely love it! - Mary Bird, Woman’s WeeklyThe stylish box contains 50 colourful cards, each featuring a stunning stitch pattern. On the front of each 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in) card is a colour photograph of the finished swatch, while on the back you'll find a crochet chart that shows you exactly how to work the swatch, plus the necessary stitch multiples. Simply lay out the cards to easily mix, match and create your own design combinations.Also within is a 32-page booklet, which contains a comprehensive step-by-step guide to reading and understanding crochet charts, with two written patterns for you to compare side by side. You'll also find methods for edging and joining your swatches, guidance on scaling up the stitch multiples to create new patterns, plus advice so that you can achieve colour success every time.The perfect tool to help you select stitches for any handmade project, select a few cards or slip the whole deck into your bag for on-the-go crochet. Each swatch square is made using the same hook and yarn weight and is the same finished size, so that the squares can be joined together in any combination with ease.With 50 colourful designs to choose from and customise, this fun and versatile card deck is the ideal gift for any crocheter, and perfect for visual learners.Created to complement The Granny Square Stitches Card Deck™, a digital collection of written patterns is available for crocheters who love the colour and style of the designs but prefer to read words rather than charts. All 50 granny patterns are written out using both US and UK crochet terminology for ease of use.Granny Square Card Decks™ is a registered trade mark of Search Press Ltd  No. UK00004104372

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"To read Jeanette Winterson is to love her."--O, the Oprah MagazineThe 40th anniversary edition of a beloved modern classic and pioneering work of autofiction--a funny, poignant exploration of a young girl's quirky passage into adulthoodWith a new introduction and afterword by the authorJeanette Winterson's extraordinary career began at the age of twenty-five with the publication of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit. An international bestseller and winner of the prestigious Whitbread Award for Best First Fiction, it is considered a classic of contemporary literature and taught widely around the world, in courses ranging from core undergraduate classes to women's studies and queer studies.Jeanette is a bright and rebellious orphan who is adopted into an evangelical household in the dour, industrial north of England. Her youth is spent embroidering grim religious mottoes and shaking her little tambourine for Jesus. But as this budding missionary comes of age and comes to terms with her unorthodox sexuality, the peculiar balance of her God-fearing household collapses. Jeanette's insistence on listening to truths of her own heart and mind--and on reporting them with wit and passion--makes for an unforgettable chronicle of an extraordinary passage into adulthood.

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A surrealist gothic fairytale mashup inspired by the Brothers Grimm. Welcome to the eerily familiar world of the Grim Tales Tarot where images and symbols from fairytales magically mingle with undercurrents of occult secrets that lurk behind cottage doors in dark forests. Reading with this Rider-Waite-Smith-style deck allows you to create your own dark fairytale, full of magical knowledge to guide your life path. Use your intuition to listen to the characters as they whisper messages about your modern day 'once upon a time' from the shadows. Printed with sustainably sourced paper and ink. Includes 78 cards and a 188-page, color guidebook.

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It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest. Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King Stan can save both the past and the present from the evil threat of the mysterious Dark Dark Knight. Full of coded messages plus logic, map and maze puzzles to unravel as you read, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

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The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and New York Times bestselling author of Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass.Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, vocalist and keyboardist has been an essential part of the success story of Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. Here for the first time is his account of life inside and outside the band.Long before Rush accumulated more consecutive gold and platinum records than any rock band after the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, before the seven Grammy nominations or the countless electrifying live performances across the globe, Geddy Lee was Gershon Eliezer Weinrib, after his grandfather was murdered in the Holocaust.As he recounts the transformation, Lee looks back on his family, in particular his loving parents and their horrific experiences as teenagers during World War II.He talks candidly about his childhood and the pursuit of music that led him to drop out of high school.He tracks the history of Rush which, after early struggles, exploded into one of the most beloved bands of all time.He shares intimate stories of his lifelong friendships with bandmates Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart—deeply mourning Peart’s recent passing—and reveals his obsessions in music and beyond.This rich brew of honesty, humor, and loss makes for a uniquely poignant memoir.

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The ninja adventures continue in this second series featuring Naruto’s son, Boruto!Naruto was a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He achieved his dream to become the greatest ninja in his village, and now his face sits atop the Hokage monument. But this is not his story… The next generation of ninja stands in the swirling vortex of a new ninja age, with Naruto’s own son, Boruto, at the center!When Jura and Hidari launch an attack against Konoha, they quickly set their sights on Naruto’s daughter, Himawari. As the fighting heats up and Boruto joins the fray, Himawari reveals that she is harboring a surprising power…

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Some vampires live to feast on the blood of their victims. Others just want to score super limited edition anime merch!Hina Alucard is a modern vampire who drinks blood from bags instead of from humans. But she’s also a complete shut-in who hasn’t left the house in 30 years. In an effort to reach her, Hina’s dad does something that changes her life—he gives her a DVD of the Vampire Cross anime! Hina is instantly obsessed, especially with the character Mao. But it’s difficult to fangirl as hard as she wants from her bedroom in Romania, so now Hina is out of the house and off to Japan to live her otaku dream!Kyuta’s having a hard time bouncing back after being attacked at the vampire bar, so Hina decides to drag him to some cute-animal therapy at the zoo. But things definitely don’t go as planned when Mao’s voice actor crashes their date! Ordinarily, Hina would be thrilled to bump into her fave, but Rinya has too many secrets and asks too many questions for her to enjoy the occasion. Not to mention that his presence is ruining any benefit the cute animals had on Kyuta’s mood!

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A Storm of Death and Desire Two spellbinding novellas in the Lady of Darkness series: THE REAPER and UNRELENTING WINDS Unrelenting Winds For centuries, the Great War that divided the realm has been over. The Fae Courts and mortal lands alike have been rebuilding, trying to move forward in a world they no longer recognize. When the Wind Princess requests a meeting with Prince Briar Drayce, ruler of the Water Court, he naturally accepts. He’s always kept the peace, but the aloof princess makes a request of him that may be too much. Now he must decide if it’s worth the risk of angering the Fae Courts, the realm, the gods, and more. The Reaper Before he was the Fire Court Third, he was the Reaper. And before he was the Reaper, he was her Ash Rider. Moranna. The Baroness of a colony hidden away on the Southern Islands. Rayner has always believed that she works tirelessly to keep some the Fae safe. When he learns the Baroness's darkest secrets he vows to put an end to her and everything she has created on the islands. But he finds himself the center of a curse as punishment for his rebellion. The path back to vengeance is wrought with violence, grief, and unexpected allies, and Rayner knows better than anyone: Some nightmares never end. Readers LOVE Lady of Darkness series 'Did this book just become my new obsession? The answer is yes' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'A romantasy masterpiece' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review 'If you combined A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass and From Blood and Ash you’d get this series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review

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A gripping and lushly illustrated graphic novel on World War II that looks through the eyes of major players such as Winston Churchill, Josef Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Franklin Delano RooseveltIn 20 captivating chapters, interspersed with informative chapter openers as well as a bibliography for further reading, The History of World War II unravels the complex dynamics of the conflict that transformed every corner of the globe into a theater of war.From fragile alliances tested to their limit, to long-simmering bitter rivalries, the root causes of the war immediately following the "war to end all wars" are unpacked and examined in a powerful narrative that illuminates the enduring legacy of this tumultuous period, asking the reader to reflect on the lessons it can offer for our time.Arnaud De La Croix and Vicente Cifuentes expertly weave together a compelling and vivid history of World War II, the scope of which has yet to be matched in graphic novel format.

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Meet your first Disney best friend, Mickey Mouse, in this colorful and collectible board book with gatefolds, featuring original comic book art by legendary Disney artists Floyd Gottfredson Using original art by legendary Disney artist Floyd Gottfredson, known as “The Mouse Man,” this colorful and collectible board book is perfect to introduce Mickey Mouse to the youngest Disney fans. Jump into your first adventure with Mickey and revisit some of his most memorable moments! Meet his best friends Donald and Goofy, his sweetheart Minnie, and his dog Pluto throughout this interactive and highly collectible board book that features three gatefolds that can be lifted to add a playful touch!The charming My First Disney Pal series includes:My First Disney Pal: Donald Duck! My First Disney Pal: Mickey Mouse! My First Disney Pal: Minnie Mouse!

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With top-hat and cane in hand, Scotland Yard's DI Stamford Hawksmoor shadows the murky backstreets of London on the hunt for a sadistic serial killer. In the dying days of the French occupation of Britain, through gaslit, cobbled streets and squalid alleyways, stalks the great eagle Detective Stamford Hawksmoor in search of the homicidal manic whose killing spree claims dozens of seemingly unconnected victims, from random murders to targeted political assassinations.The deeper he delves, the more he puts himself in mortal danger, pitting himself against unknown antagonists whilst under the scrutiny of the feared anti-terrorist squad, and the more he is forced to resort to working outside the law.A prequel to Talbot's pioneering Grandville series, The Casebook of Stamford Hawksmoor is also an intriguing, labyrinthine stand-alone mystery graphic novel set in a world of hansom cabs and pea-souper fogs, where explosive violence can erupt at any second - and does!

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A brutal, infamous cult – and a filmmaker on its tail . . .Last Days is a deeply unnerving found-footage horror from the award-winning author of The Ritual, Adam Nevill.‘Fast becoming Britain’s answer to Stephen King’ – The GuardianThe Temple of the Last Days. A cult with a grotesquely violent history of murder, sex and occult dealings that destroyed itself during one night of ritualistic violence decades ago.Strapped-for-cash indie filmmaker Kyle Freeman embarks on a project to unravel the cult’s bloody history. Little does he know, this voyage will plunge him into an abyss where dark reality melds with the inexplicable supernatural.From London, through France, to Arizona, Freeman is haunted by uncanny events, out-of-body experiences and a disturbing presence. Then they discover the power of the cult’s terrible legacy, and that it may be too late for them to escape . . .‘Will leave you sleeping with the lights on’ – SFX

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Challenge yourself with number puzzles. For anyone who loves the challenge of Su Doku but manages to solve them within minutes, you can now enjoy the extended mental workout and ultimate endurance test of a five grid interlinked system. This is Su Doku multiplied: every column, row and 3x3 box must contain the digits 1 to 9. Where the puzzles overlap, the rows and columns do not go beyond their usual 9x9 length but the interlocking boxes give you more clues – and more complexity. With another 100 new Samurai puzzles to vex you for hours, lose yourself in the four levels of this book: 10 Easy40 Mild40 Difficult10 Super difficult Even the speediest of Su Doku solvers will be agonising over these ultra-complex, extended brainteasers. These are the most difficult Su Doku puzzles in The Times range.

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Deluxe slipcased hardback edition of The Hobbit, illustrated throughout by acclaimed Tolkien artist, Alan Lee. Features exclusive new paintings and black & white designs appearing for the very first time, together with a removable art card and two foldout maps. Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his hobbit-hole in Bag End by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. Although quite reluctant to take part in this quest, Bilbo surprises even himself by his resourcefulness and his skill as a burglar! Now, for the first time since its publication in 1997, this illustrated edition has been revised and expanded, with a number of brand-new paintings and black & white illustrations added by the artist. Readers will be able to follow Bilbo's adventure from Bag End to the Lonely Mountain and back again – while also enjoying 30 full-page colour paintings and 50 pencil drawings and illustrations which accompany this enchanting tale, together with an exclusive new cover design by the artist. This beautifully designed new hardback edition has additionally been enhanced for the first time with sprayed edges, and is housed in a custom-built slipcase stamped in silver foil with designs created exclusively by Alan Lee and which also features a unique hidden artwork. It is accompanied by a removable art card and two foldout maps drawn by J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Obsession and persistence warp reality in this collection of macabre stories set in Junji Ito’s bloodcurdling world.  A dark evil lurks in the unreachable depths of a pipe, groaning out moans that echo through the house of a germophobe mother and her daughters. In another tale, flowers blooming in the shape of eyeballs are only the beginning of the strange phenomena surrounding a mysterious transfer student. Could he have supernatural abilities? Also, a man in a village deep in the mountains shares memories of his wife. What happened to her after she said she would give freely of her blood? Legendary horror author Junji Ito presents six stories that will make your blood run cold!

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A Trans-Siberian odyssey through political, criminal, scientific, philosophical and amorous intrigues, and into an endless winter to confront something utterly alien.14th July 1924: In a Warsaw buried under feet of snow and Russian rule, Benedykt Gieroslawski, a dissolute young Polish mathematician, is roused from his bed by two officials from the Ministry of Winter and dispatched to Siberia, on the Trans-Siberian Express, to track down his long-exiled father.The catalyst for this frosty metamorphosis of 20th century history is the impact of the Tunguska asteroid, deep in Siberia, in 1908. From this Ground Zero, emerge the Gleissen, silent harbingers of an eternal winter that follows in their ponderous wake. As they spread across the continent, agriculture collapses and people flock to cities as they seek protection from the deadly cold. As the land freezes, so does history: the Tsar still rules Russia; the Belle Époque endures; and the First World War never happened.But out there, on the ice, a new world is being forged. The extreme, alien cold has transmuted elements into strange new forms, a ‘black physics’ that is the catalyst for a new industrial and scientific revolution. At the heart of it lies Siberia – a ‘Wild East’, a magnet for all the political, religious and scientific fevers shaking the world at the dawn of the 20th century, the crucible where black physics, shamanic lore and the cold logic of winter combine. And Benedykt’s final destination. Will he embrace the ice, or destroy it?

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DK’s best-selling illustrated encyclopedia series takes you back to the Mesozoic Era, when fearsome dinosaurs roamed the land, sea, and skies. Discover dinosaurs as you've never seen them before through jaw-dropping 3D illustrations in this dinosaur encyclopedia for kids ages 9+.Did you know that Velociraptor had three large "killer claws" on each foot to hunt down prey? Or that the long-necked Diplodocus was as long as three school buses? Can you imagine what a strange life it would be for Saltasaurus with no toes on its front feet? Would you believe that Carcharocles megalodon was an ocean monster with a fearsome bite at least six times stronger than today's great white shark?Knowledge Encyclopedia’s clear explanations, illustrations, photographs, and 3D images will engage children in complex subjects. Find yourself transported to the age of dinosaurs and then the Ice Age with this perfect gift for anyone who loves dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures.This all-encompassing dinosaur encyclopedia for kids offers:An impressive collection of facts, charts, timelines, and illustrations exploring the prehistoric world.A visual approach using illustrations, photographs, and extremely detailed 3D CGI images, including the Tyrannosaurus and Pterodactylus.Updates to include the latest dinosaur discoveries and research, including feathered dinosaurs and theories about dinosaur behaviour.Kids can see and read about every type of prehistoric animal in unprecedented detail and with stunning realism. Find out how these fascinating creatures lived, why they died out, and what their fossil traces tell us. This new book in the Knowledge Encyclopedia series is loaded with more than 60 prehistoric creatures, split by era.More in the seriesKnowledge Encyclopedia Dinosaur! is part of DK’s visual and hugely successful Knowledge Encyclopedia series. Complete the collection and dive into the deep with Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean!, take a trip to the solar system with Knowledge Encyclopedia Space!, and discover mythical stories with Knowledge Encyclopedia Myths and Legends!.

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Challenge your brain with these enjoyable crosswords. 300 puzzles from The Times adapting the cryptic puzzle for those with a hectic lifestyle and schedule. Ideal for those starting out with cryptic crosswords, and those who’d like to tackle the main puzzle but feel daunted, or who can perhaps only solve a handful of clues. Appearing Monday to Friday in the puzzle pages of Times2, this crossword has a reduced 13x13 grid size and reduced difficulty too, the intention being to encourage people to take their first steps in tackling cryptic crosswords. And also to cater for those of us who have limited time to devote to our favourite pastime and need a ready-made set of puzzles that is solvable in a short space of time. These puzzles are taken from Times Quick Cryptic Books 1, 2 and 3.

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An interactive and comprehensive overview of how the human body works!From the beating heart to the thinking brain, this oversized, interactive book offers older readers a captivating look at the different systems that allow our bodies to function well. With more than 60 flaps, tabs, pop-ups, and rotating wheels, kids aged 8 to 12 can explore how organs work together, how babies are made, and how we grow from infancy to adulthood.Detailed illustrations and expert-reviewed content make this book the perfect introduction to anatomy, biology, and health science. Whether at home or in the classroom, it’s a powerful tool for learning and discovery.Key Features:• Supersized spreads with realistic, detailed illustrations• Over 60 interactive features to support deeper understanding• Covers anatomy, physiology, reproduction, and development• Great for science lessons and reference useIdeal for fans of the Ultimate Book™ series, including The Ultimate Book of Animals, The Ultimate Book of Planet Earth, and more!

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The ideal gift for Su Doku enthusiasts. Posing a greater challenge than standard Su Doku puzzles, this bumper collection of 360 puzzles is for dedicated Su Doku solvers. Selected from the pages of The Times these puzzles will keep even the most eager enthusiasts entertained for hours. Fiendish Su Doku, takes you to the next level. Puzzles in this collection are taken from Times Fiendish Su Doku Books 1, 2 and 3.

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