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Brand: Hachette
EAN: 9782257135117
MPN: 9782257135117
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Before The Matrix, before Star Wars, before Ender’s Game and Neuromancer, there was Dune: winner of the prestigious Hugo and Nebula awards, and widely considered one of the greatest science fiction novels ever written. Titles in this set: Dune Dune Messiah Children Of Dune God Emperor Of Dune Heretics Of Dune Chapter House Dune Description: Dune Melange, or ‘spice’, is the most valuable – and rarest – element in the universe; a drug that does everything from increasing a person’s life-span to making intersteller travel possible. And it can only be found on a single planet: the inhospitable desert world Arrakis. Whoever controls Arrakis controls the spice. And whoever controls the spice controls the universe. When the Emperor transfers stewardship of Arrakis from the noble House Harkonnen to House Atreides, the Harkonnens fight back, murdering Duke Leto Atreides. Paul, his son, and Lady Jessica, his concubine, flee into the desert. On the point of death, they are rescued by a band for Fremen, the native people of Arrakis, who control Arrakis’ second great resource: the giant worms that burrow beneath the burning desert sands. In order to avenge his father and retake Arrakis from the Harkonnens, Paul must earn the trust of the Fremen and lead a tiny army against the innumerable forces aligned against them. And his journey will change the universe. Dune Messiah Twelve years after his victory over House Harkonnen, Paul Atreides rules as emperor from the desert planet Arrakis – but his victory has had profound consequences. War has been brought to the entire known universe, and billions have already perished. Despite having become the most powerful emperor known to history, Paul is powerless to bring an end to the fighting. While former allies conspire to dethrone Paul and even his own consort acts against him, Paul accepts a gift from the Tleilaxu, a guild of genetic manipulators, hoping to find a single spark of peace and friendship amidst the betrayal and chaos. But this act undermines Paul’s support from the Fremen, his own people. The Fremen are the true source of Paul’s power; losing them is the one thing that could truly topple his empire. As matters escalate, Paul will be forced to chose between his throne, his wife, his people and his future – and the future of the entire universe. Children Of Dune The sand-blasted world of Arrakis has become green, watered and fertile. Old Paul Atreides, who led the desert Fremen to political and religious domination of the galaxy, is gone. But for the children of Dune, the very blossoming of their land contains the seeds of its own destruction. The altered climate is destroying the giant sandworms, and this in turn is disastrous for the planet’s economy. Leto and Ghanima, Paul Atreides’s twin children and his heirs, can see possible solutions – but fanatics begin to challenge the rule of the all-powerful Atreides empire, and more than economic disaster threatens … Read the series which inspired the 2021...
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Brand: Chicken House Ltd
EAN: 9781911490272
MPN: 9781911490272
Category: Books & Magazines

This paperback collection features the five thrilling novels in the dystopian survival adventure series The Maze Runner by James Dashner. This box set features all of the books in the best-selling series including The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, The Kill Order and The Fever Code. The books are written from the perspective of sixteen-year-old Thomas, as he arrives in the Glade in the centre of a giant labyrinth filled with the most terrifying half-human, half-machine creatures designed to brutally kill anyone that tries to escape the Maze. Like the many other kids before him, Thomas has no recollection of any memories of life before the Maze, except for his name. But Thomas’ arrival sparks a change. With more dangerous tests lurking around the corner getting closer and closer, threatening their safe haven, can the Gladers escape the dreaded maze in time? But even if they do escape, they have to worry about the deadly Flare disease that continues to ravage the population outside of the Maze walls. Victims of the Flare are said to slowly decay as the virus eats away at the brain, turning those infected into bloodthirsty “Cranks” who are capable of torturing and killing any that cross their path. But now, the Gladers have an important choice to make if they are to plan their escape. Are they all immune or at risk of infection? Would it be safer to stay trapped in the maze or to find the WICKED organisation and demand their memories back? With no recollection of their past, can they really trust each other? With dividing decisions and rising tensions, the group must appoint a leader to guide them on the right path to survival. The fate of the world is in their hands, whether they know it yet or not. And if there’s one thing they must remember, it's that: WICKED is good… This is a fantastic series to keep any dystopian action fans aged 11+ entertained for hours, filled with action-packed adventures, death-defying stunts and horrifying creatures sure to keep you up at night. This collection is perfect for fans of other dystopian YA books such as Suzanne Collin's The Hunger Games trilogy and Veronica Roth’s Divergent series for more action-packed adventures, terrible twists and life-changing sacrifices. About the Author: James Smith Dashner is an American speculative fiction writer, best known for his young adult fantasy series The Maze Runner and The 13th Reality series. The Maze Runner series has 5 books in total, with the two recent books serving as prequels. The first three books are now major motion pictures based on the best-selling series and directed by Wes Ball. The Maze Runner series was his most widely distributed work, standing for 100 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list in 2014 just two days after the release of the first movie. Titles In This Set : The Maze Runner The Scorch Trials The Death Cure The Kill Order The Fever Code From the Publisher: The Maze Runner When the doors of the lift crank open, the only...
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Brand: Guinness World Records Limited
EAN: 9781913484385
MPN: 9781913484385
Category: Books & Magazines

Are you ready to discover our blue planet with Guinness World Records 2024? Explore the history, production and people behind the Guinness World Records book, the mega-seller that has been an annual phenomenon since its very first publication in 1955. Since then, the action-packed almanac has sold more than 143 million copies in over 100 countries, and has been translated into more than 22 languages. Read on to find out what you can expect from this year's edition, or where to buy your copy of the book. Discover a snapshot of this year, jam-packed with facts, fun and amazing records.
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Brand: Harriman House Publishing
EAN: 9780857197689
MPN: 9780857197689
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: 1. Same as Ever 2. The Psychology of Money Description: Same as Ever When planning for the future we often ask, “What will the economy be doing this time next year?” Or, “What will be different ten years from now?” But forecasting is hard. The important events that will shape the future are inherently unpredictable. Instead, we should be asking a different question: What will be the same ten years from now? What will be the same one hundred years from now? Knowledge of the things that never change is more useful, and more important, than an uncertain prediction of an unknowable future. In Same As Ever, bestselling author Morgan Housel shares 24 short stories about the ways that life, behaviour, and business will always be the same. Armed with this knowledge of the unchanging, you will have a powerful new ability to think about risk, opportunity, and how to navigate the uncertainty of the future. The Psychology of Money Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is hard to teach, even to really smart people. Money investing, personal finance, and business decisions is typically taught as a math-based field, where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world people don't make financial decisions on a spreadsheet. They make them at the dinner table, or in a meeting room, where personal history, your own unique view of the world, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives are scrambled together. In The Psychology of Money, award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaches you how to make better sense of one of life's most important topics.
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Brand: Penguin
EAN: 9780241377291
MPN: 9780241377291
Category: Books & Magazines

From one of the bestselling and most iconic authors in the world comes this 16-book collection from Roald Dahl. This collection contains fan favourites such as The BFG, Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach. This is a perfect collection as an introduction to the beautiful work of Roald Dahl or long-time fans and is ideally suited to children aged 7+. Titles in This Set : Matilda Going Solo The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me George's Marvellous Medicine Fantastic Mr Fox The Magic Finger Esio Trot Boy Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator The BFG The Witches The Twits Charlie And The Chocolate Factory James And The Giant Peach Danny The Champion Of The World Billy And The Minpins Description : Matilda In this award-winning Roald Dahl title, Matilda Woodworm is a child of magnificent intelligence and is different from the rest of her family. Misunderstood by everyone and ignored at home, she escaped into a world of reading. She soon discovers that she has supernatural telekinetic powers. This edition features a new Quentin Blake cover as well as a whole new exciting end section about Roald Dahl and his world. Going Solo The second part of Roald Dahl's remarkable life story, following on from Boy, tells of his time working in Africa and his wartime exploits. This edition has a great new cover with illustrations by Quentin Blake and some new facts about Roald Dahl and his world. The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me The giraffe, the pelican and the agile monkey set out to prove that they are the best window-cleaning company around. This edition has some new facts about Roald Dahl, and a great new cover featuring Quentin Blake's illustrations. George's Marvellous Medicine In this popular Dahl story, George creates a very special medicine to cure his grandma of her nasty habits. All the books in this edition contain an exciting new section with interesting facts about Roald Dahl. Each book is beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake. Fantastic Mr Fox Boggis, Bunce and Bean are the meanest three farmers you could meet. They are determined to get Mr Fox - but he has other plans! This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover and new author biography. The Magic Finger The story of a little girl with magical powers. When someone makes her angry she zaps a punishment on them with her magic flashing finger! This edition has a great new cover, with illustrations by Quentin Blake, and some new facts about Roald Dahl and his world. Esio Trot The wonderful warm-hearted story of Mr Hoppy, Mrs Silver and the tortoise who brings them together. This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover as well as some new biographical facts about Roald Dahl. Boy The remarkable autobiographical story of Roald Dahl's early years at school and with his family. Like his stories, Dahl's childhood tales are unmissable. This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover and a new end section of facts about Roald Dahl. Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator...
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Brand: Crimson Publishing
EAN: 9780319090206
MPN: 6553
Category: Books & Magazines

Get lost in these 28 beautiful walks across Surrey with the OS Pathfinder Guidebooks, graded by length and ranging from 3 to 9.5 miles. The routes range from extended strolls to longer hikes, something for all levels! The Surrey Pathfinder is tried and tested by seasoned walkers - it's ideal for both visitors and locals.Each walk includes a detailed description, an OS map, GPS waypoints, and notes of key features and things to see.Routes include in the book include Farley Heath, the Churt Valley, Box Hill Aldbury Park, and Chobham Common. It's the perfect way to discover more of the surrey countryside.This is one of a series of books with great walking routes covering the most popular and scenic areas of Britain..
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Brand: Ebury Publishing
EAN: 9781529105100
MPN: 9781529105100
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Titles in this set: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy The Girl, the Penguin, the Home-Schooling and the Gin by Guy Adams Description: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy A book of hope for uncertain times. Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most important life lessons. The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared millions of times online - perhaps you've seen them? They've also been recreated by children in schools and hung on hospital walls. They sometimes even appear on lamp posts and on cafe and bookshop windows. Perhaps you saw the boy and mole on the Comic Relief T-shirt, Love Wins? Here, you will find them together in this book of Charlie's most-loved drawings, adventuring into the Wild and exploring the thoughts and feelings that unite us all. The Girl, the Penguin, the Home-Schooling and the Gin by Guy Adams 'It's alright,' said the Penguin, in exactly the sort of way that Penguins don't. 'This is the only book you'll ever need to find complete happiness.' Because it's been a bit of a trying time, hasn't it? You now know that your five-year-old is better at maths than you. And English. And at not crying during work. And the only way to get through it with a smile has been to buy all the booze and try to remember how to do 'going out'. But don't worry, here to paper over all the cracks is a touching book, full of tender animal friends, pretty pictures and not too many words. A book for our times - to remind us of the precious joys of having all the family together, non-stop, twenty-four hours a day. Owning it will make you happy. Giving it to other people will make you seem kind. Reading it will remind you that you're nearly out of gin.
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