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A 1000-PIECE JIGSAW FOR LITERATURE LOVERS - Piece together the
grisly world of Dracula with a comprehensive poster guide WORLD
EXPERT ON DRACULA - Text by world Dracula expert Roger Luckhurst,
the editor of The Cambridge Companion to Dracula and the Oxford
World's Classics edition of Dracula HOURS OF SPOOKY FUN - Stalk
graveyards, climb castle stairs and fraternize with the undead -
all from the comfort of home! THE PERFECT GIFT - Illustration-led,
highly finished jigsaw and illustrated poster for maximum gift
appeal AMAZING ARTWORK - Adam Simpson's intricately drawn world is
bursting with minute detail GOOD SIZE - Completed puzzle measure
48.5 x 68 cm (19 x 27 in.) ENTER CASTLE DRACULA... IF YOU DARE
Immerse yourself in the Gothic World of Dracula in this stunning
jigsaw puzzle by Adam Simpson. Packed with characters from the
story, the illustration includes all the key scenes from the novel
in incredible detail - every piece has something to capture the
imagination. This richly rewarding puzzle is accompanied by an
illustrated poster and explanatory text by leading Dracula expert
Roger Luckhurst detailing who's who in the Count's grisly world.
THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY'S HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Centuries
before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set
the skies alight with dragon flame and saw the Seven Kingdoms
turned to ash. The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to
life in George R.R. Martin's FIRE & BLOOD. So began the
Targaryens' bloody rule, with fire and blood. Setting brother
against brother, mother against daughter, and dragon against
dragon. Chronicled by a learned maester of the Citadel, this
thrilling and bloody history of Westeros tells the story of where
the battle for the Iron Throne began...
Step into Stephen Fry’s richly colourful world of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods in MYTHOS: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY . . .
No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses.
In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. We shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds.
Mythos: The Illustrated Story captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age in striking colour - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.
AN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS
SURVIVED THOUSANDS. 'An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy .
. . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes
life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' OBSERVER
'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super
storytelling' 5***** READER REVIEW ________ 'Troy. The most
marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean.
Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice .
. .' When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the
Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.
Watch in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great
city of Troy. Feel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans
stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade. And
witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city
of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks . . . In
Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, TROY
will transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.
________ 'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's
knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through' Daily
Telegraph 'An excellent retelling . . . told with compassion and
wit' 5***** Reader Review 'Hugely successful, graceful' The Times
'If you want to read about TROY, this book is a must over any
other' 5***** Reader Review 'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a
bang' The Times Literary Supplement 'The characters . . . are
brilliantly brought to life' 5***** Reader Review PRAISE FOR
STEPHEN FRY'S GREEK SERIES: 'A romp through the lives of ancient
Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be
pleased' Times 'A head-spinning marathon of legends' Guardian 'An
Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are
definitely a hit' Evening Standard 'An odyssey through Greek
mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail 'A
rollicking good read' Independent
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From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons and My Friend the
Octopus comes an exciting historical adventure - with a touch of
magic - set aboard the Titanic ... Young cabin steward, Sid, is
proud to be working on the Titanic, the greatest ship ever built.
Clara dreams of adventure too, but she's a stowaway in the hold of
a much smaller boat, Carpathia. Here she meets the biggest, best
dog she's ever known: Rigel, who is on his way to be reunited with
his owner. None of them could have imagined how they would need
each other one ice-cold terrible night - or that an extraordinary
sea creature might also answer their call ... The third
middle-grade historical adventure from the author of Darwin's
Dragons and My Friend the Octopus A new spin on the sinking of the
Titanic, offering an uplifting alternate history of real-life
survivor, Sid Daniels A touching animal friendship lies at the
heart of the story, as well as hints of mythology Showcases Lindsay
Galvin's trademark combination of exciting adventure, rip-roaring
history and non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A
striking and original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.'
EMMA CARROLL 'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you
hope it will be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised
story' THE TELEGRAPH
The final book in the epic and bestselling children's fantasy
series that will make you believe in magic ... Perfect for fans of
Cressida Cowell's How to Train Your Dragon, Michelle Harrison's A
Pinch of Magic, as well as classic children's fantasy adventures,
Narnia and Jumanji. Rose and Arthur are back in Roar, on a voyage
that takes them further than they've ever been before: beyond The
End. It's an amazing adventure - full of secrets, surprises and
fairies with fangs - but then a mysterious storm changes
everything. Shipwrecked on a strange island, they make a shocking
discovery ... Could this be the end of Roar? Jenny McLachlan is the
author of several acclaimed teen novels including Flirty Dancing,
Stargazing for Beginners and Truly, Wildly, Deeply. Before Jenny
became a writer, she was Head of English in a secondary school; she
now loves visiting schools as an author and delivering funny and
inspiring talks and workshops. The Land of Roar series is Jenny's
debut for readers of 8-12. Ben Mantle began his illustration career
early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in
competition aged seven. Ben has illustrated a number of children's
books and is the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday
Present Ever! . Ben lives and works in Brighton.
Dragons have captured the imagination of artists for aeons and
feature in the earliest myths, on the armour of medieval knights,
as well as in today's popular culture. In this new and improved
third edition, dragon aficionado and artist Lora Irish shares tips
and techniques for creating your own fantastic renderings of man's
favorite foe. Updated for this edition: brand new art for both
Eastern and Western dragons, a new gallery, sections on dragon
history, lore, and anatomy, and a newly added section on transfer
instructions for all applications, including fabric, wood, canvas,
and other materials.
For years, scientists and researchers have studied, speculated about, and searched for an enigmatic creature that is legendary in the annals of American folklore. Now, learn the truth about... BIGFOOT! In this fascinating and comprehensive look at the fact, fiction, and fable of the North American "Sasquatch," award-winning author Loren Coleman takes readers on a journey into America's biggest mystery -- could an unrecognized "ape" be living in our midst? Drawing on over forty years of investigations, interviews, and fieldwork on these incredible beasts, Coleman explores the modern debates about these powerful, ape-like creatures, why they have remained a mystery for so long, and what we can learn about ourselves from these animals, our nearest cousins! From reports of Bigfoot's existence found in ancient Native American traditions, to the controversial Patterson-Gimlin film of a Bigfoot in the wild, to today's Internet sites that record the sightings almost as soon as they occur, Coleman uncovers the past, explains the present, and considers the future of one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the natural world.
"If men no longer know what they are looking at, there may well be
unicorns in the world yet, unknown and glad of it." Living in peace
in her lilac wood, the Unicorn didn't know the world had changed,
or that anything had happened to the rest of her kind. Overhearing
a chance conversation, she resolves to venture out and discover the
truth. The road is dangerous, and the risks are great. If she
fails, then unicorns will be lost. Forever. A modern fairy tale,
The Last Unicorn is a beloved classic, voted by TIME as one of the
100 greatest fantasy novels of all time. It is fantastical,
poignant, wistful and wonderous, showing us the humanity of magic,
and the magic of humanity. Available in the UK for the first time
in decades, this edition features an introduction by Patrick
Rothfuss.
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