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When Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting
a Baltic sailing trip, the vision of a manned yacht quickly works
its charm. The reality couldn't be more different. If the boat is
underwhelming, Davies's ambition for their sailing trip is anything
but. There has been suspicious German activity along the coast. The
Medusa has already tried to destroy him. Why should anyone want to
kill Davies? What are the Germans trying to hide? Nothing less than
a plot to invade Britain. And only these two courageous Englishmen
can stop them. Erskine Childers only novel, published in 1903, is
considered the first modern spy novel.
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Silas Marner (Paperback)
George Eliot; Illustrated by Sarah Wimperis; Edited by Gill Tavner
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R183
Discovery Miles 1 830
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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This novel was George Eliot's favourite. It concerns a bitter
weaver who takes on a young orphan girl and gradually transforms
his own life and that of the girl. The novel combines humour, rich
symbolism and pointed social criticism to create an unsentimental
portrait of rural English life.
Water-mixable oil paints offer all the qualities of traditional
oils – rich pigments, buttery consistency, long drying times –
but with one remarkable difference, there is no need for solvents!
This book will encourage and inspire beginners and provide them
with all the skills and knowledge they need to produce successful
oil paintings. It starts with an introduction to the medium, and
explains what water-mixable oils are. This introduction is followed
by several sections on materials, preparation (how to care for your
brushes, storing your paints, and so on), colour (selecting your
basic, or capsule, palette), mixing the paints and preparing your
surfaces. The first project explains how to explore colour in order
to paint in the style of Vincent van Gogh. There are then five
longer projects that touch upon the themes of abstraction, still
life, landscapes, buildings, and working from a photograph, all of
which capitalize on the rich qualities of the paints. Each
project is accompanied by a clear list of materials needed as well
as top tips and skills practised; Sarah also interjects with useful
anecdotes and words of wisdom garnered from her experience working
in this vibrant and exciting medium. At the end of the book, the
reader discovers how best to store and transport finished
paintings, especially if the paint is still tacky to the touch, and
how to frame a painting for impact.
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Kidnapped (Paperback)
Robert Louise Stevenson; Retold by Tony Evans; Illustrated by Sarah Wimperis
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R183
Discovery Miles 1 830
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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huge and powerful submarine and its mysterious owner, Captain Nemo.
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Treasure Island (Paperback)
Robert Louise Stevenson; Retold by Tony Evans; Illustrated by Sarah Wimperis
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R183
Discovery Miles 1 830
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Dr Livesey opened up the folded paper - it was a hand-drawn map of
a small island. My heart raced as I saw the three crosses in red
ink, and next to them the following words: 'Most of the treasure
lies here'. After the discovery of the map young Jim Hawkins joins
an expedition to the island with Dr Livesey and the squire.
Maggie Tulliver and her brother Tom grow up in the Mill on the
River Floss. Although Maggie adores Tom, she often finds him cruel
and cold. All she wants is for life to be full and warm. The
Tulliver family's traditional way of living is threatened by
changes beyond their control. Will the educated world of lawyers
and lawsuits destroy what generations have enjoyed? As Maggie grows
into adulthood, how can she control her passionate nature? With a
destiny like an unmapped river; full, deep and rapid, where will
love and desire lead her? Where will it all end?
Richard Hannay is bored with life in London. Then he discovers a
horrible crime, and finds himself in the middle of a clever and
frightening plot. Can he find the proof he needs to save Great
Britain from disaster? When Hannay hides out on the wild Scottish
moors, will he escape from the dangerous gang who want to silence
him forever? Who can he trust on his journey? Time is running out
for Hannay and his friends. Will he be able to discover the secret
of the thirty-nine steps before it is too late?
When Paul Buumer and his classmates join the army, nothing has
prepared them for the death and destruction that they witness.
Machine guns, huge artillery shells and poison gas create a
nightmare world for these young men and their older comrades. For
months and years attack is followed by counter-attack. Will any of
Paul's friends survive long enough to return to their families and
loved ones? Will there be a place for them at home, when peace
finally comes? Can any of these soldiers make sense of the massive
conflict in which they are involved?
When Paul Baumer and his classmates join the army, nothing has
prepared them for the death and destruction that they witness.
Machine guns, huge artillery shells and poison gas create a
nightmare world for these young men and their older comrades. For
months and years attack is followed by counter-attack. Will any of
Paul's friends survive long enough to return to their families and
loved ones? Will there be a place for them at home, when peace
finally comes? Can any of these soldiers make sense of the massive
conflict in which they are involved?
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