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The 13-Storey Treehouse is the first book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky million-copy bestselling Treehouse adventures series, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey, this book will make you laugh-out-loud on every page. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of Space Band Andy and Terry live in the WORLD'S BEST treehouse! It's got a giant catapult, a secret underground laboratory, a tank of man-eating sharks and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you're hungry! Just watch out for the sea monkeys, and the monkeys pretending to be sea monkeys, and the giant mutant mermaid sea monster . . . Oh, and, whatever you do, don't get trapped in a burp-gas-filled bubble . . . ! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series the perfect chapter books for reluctant readers. And dive into even more fun adventures in the brilliant You and Me series. <br><br> Autorid: Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton <br>

The 13-Storey Treehouse in colour! The first bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey, this book will make you laugh-out-loud on every page. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Christmasaurus Andy and Terry live in the WORLD'S BEST treehouse! It's got a giant catapult, a secret underground laboratory, a tank of man-eating sharks and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you're hungry! Just watch out for the sea monkeys, and the monkeys pretending to be sea monkeys, and the giant mutant mermaid sea monster . . . Oh, and, whatever you do, don't get trapped in a burp-gas-filled bubble . . . ! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series the perfect chapter books for reluctant readers. And dive into even more fun adventures in the brilliant You and Me series. <br><br> Autorid: Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton <br>

Life is perfect in their amazing 13-story treehouse, equipped with a bowling alley, swimming pool and secret underground laboratory, until Andy and Terry try to write their next book amid such distractions as flying cats, giant bananas and dangerous burp-gas bubblegum bubbles. 100,000 first printing. Illustrations. Follows the efforts of Andy and Terry to meet a latest book deadline despite numerous distractions in their sophisticated tree house home, including flying cats, giant bananas, and sea monsters pretending to be mermaids. New York Times bestselling author Andy Griffiths invites readers to come hang out with him and his friend Terry Denton in their 13-Story Treehouse—filled with Andy and Terry's signature slapstick humor!Special collector's edition, now in stunning full color!Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world!This treehouse has thirteen stories, a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and automatically shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you are hungry. Life would be perfect for Andy and Terry if it wasn't for the fact that they have to write their next book, which is almost impossible because there are just so many distractions, including thirteen flying cats, giant bananas, mermaids, sea monsters pretending to be mermaids, enormous gorillas, and dangerous burp gas-bubblegum bubbles!Join the fun with The 13-Story Treehouse. This title has Common Core connections.Read the whole series!The 13-Story TreehouseThe 26-Story TreehouseThe 39-Story TreehouseThe 52-Story TreehouseThe 65-Story TreehouseThe 78-Story TreehouseThe 91-Story TreehouseThe 104-Story TreehouseThe 117-Story TreehouseThe 130-Story TreehouseThe 143-Story TreehouseThe 156-Story Treehouse <br><br> Autorid: Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton <br>

Andy and Terry live in a treehouse. But it's not just any old treehouse, it's the most amazing treehouse in the world! This treehouse has thirteen stories, a bowling alley, a see-through swimming pool, a secret underground laboratory, and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and automatically shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you are hungry. Life would be perfect for Andy and Terry if it wasn't for the fact that they have to write their next book, which is almost impossible because there are just so many distractions, including thirteen flying cats, giant bananas, mermaids, a sea monsters pretending to be mermaids, enormous gorillas, and dangerous burp gas-bubblegum bubbles! Join the fun with The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. This title has Common Core connections. <br><br> Autorid: Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton <br>

A delightfully illustrated cult novel, literary satire and epic adventure. 'Within the first 15 pages I was carried away by the sheer craziness of it all. Some Minipirates find a baby bear with blue fur inside a walnut shell floating on the ocean towards a giant whirlpool. They rescue him and teach him about knots and waves, and that a good white lie is often considerably more exciting than the truth. Then, when he outgrows their ship to such an extent that he is in danger of sinking it, they abandon him on an island with a bottle of seaweed juice and a loaf of seaweed bread. Thus Bluebear comes to the end of his first life and embarks on his second. By the end of the book, he has expended exactly half of his 27 lives. Again and again, Moers confounds our expectations as the narrative twists and turns, travels backwards and forwards in time. Part science fiction, part fairy tale, part myth, part epic, the book is a satire on all these genres and so constantly satirises itself. Very amusing' - Daily Telegraph <br><br> Autorid: Walter Moers, John Brownjohn <br>

The 130-Storey Treehouse is the tenth book of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger Gang We've added 13 new levels to our treehouse it used to be 117 storeys, but it keeps on growing! Now there's a soap bubble blaster, a GRABINATOR (it can grab anything from anywhere at any time), a time-wasting level, a toilet paper factory (because you can never have too much toilet paper) and an extraterrestrial observation centre . . . which will come in handy when giant flying eyeballs from outer space come to grabinate us! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series the perfect chapter books for reluctant readers. And dive into even more fun adventures in the brilliant You and Me series. <br><br> Autorid: Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton <br>

A painter whose father was an engraver and publisher of the same name, Matthäus Merian (16211687) published this remarkable group of unusual and highly imaginative animal illustrations. This copyright-free collection includes a large and fascinating selection of engravings that illustrate scientific specimens and legendary creatures all meticulously reproduced from an extremely rare eighteenth-century edition. Carefully arranged into six major divisions (quadrupeds, snakes, mollusks and crustaceans, fish, birds, and insects), approximately 1,300 copyright-free images include realistic and fanciful portrayals of a varied array of real animals, in addition to such imaginary creatures as unicorns, dragons, basilisks, harpies, griffins, and other mythical beasts. Identifying captions in Latin accompany many of the illustrations. Commercial artists, illustrators, and craftspeople will find a host of uses for these lovingly detailed engravings: as book and magazine illustrations and as attention-getting graphics ideal for enhancing flyers, brochures, newsletters, and any number of other print projects. Art lovers and antiquarians anyone with an interest in the art and ideas of an earlier era will enjoy browsing through these wonderful antique images. Reprint of 123 plates from the R. & G. Wetstenios, Amsterdam, 1718 edition. <br><br> Autorid: Matthäus (the Younger) Merian <br>

You can see them, but you don't know them. Ultras are football fans like no others. A hugely visible and controversial part of the global game, their credo and aesthetic replicated in almost every league everywhere on earth, a global movement of extreme fandom and politics is also one of the largest youth movements in the world. Yet they remain unknown: an anti-establishment force that is transforming both football and politics. In this book, James Montague goes underground to uncover the true face of this dissident force for the first time. 1312: Among the Ultras tells the story of how the movement began and how it grew to become the global phenomenon that now dominates the stadiums from the Balkans and Buenos Aires. With unprecedented insider access, the book investigates how ultras have grown into a fiercely political movement, embracing extremes on both the left and right; fighting against the commercialization of football and society &; and against the attempts to control them by the authorities, who both covet and fear their power. <br><br> Autorid: James Montague <br>

Go with God and Fight Like the Devil. The remarkable new novel by Britains master storyteller, which culminates at the Battle of Poitiers. 1356: France stands alert to danger. The English army, victorious at the battle of Crécy and led by the Black Prince, is invading and the French are hunting them down. The bloodiest battles of the Hundred Years War are yet to be fought. Thomas of Hookton, an English archer, becomes trapped with his outnumbered army. And here, near the town of Poitiers, an extraordinary confrontation will ignite one of the greatest battles of all time. <br><br> Autorid: Bernard Cornwell <br>

A fantastic premise, brilliantly executed and a great new detective duo to cherish Elly Griffiths A killer premise, beautifully executed C. S. Robertson One of the most compelling concepts Ive read in years Robert Rutherford Taut, gripping, and ingenious Tony Kent Every town has a Main Street. Now every town is a target. Four murders. Four weeks. One impossible connection: every victim lived at 138 Main Street. FBI Special Agent Ben Walker and rookie officer Zoe Hill know the killers next address. But with more than seven thousand Main Streets across America, they have no idea where hell strike. Then the Main Street Killer releases his manifesto - and the murders become a warning. His threat is nationwide. His deadline is closing in. And unless Ben and Zoe can find him, the heart of every town in America will become a killing ground. The ultimate needle-in-a-haystack thriller, perfect for fans of Harlan Coben and Linwood Barclay. <br><br> Autorid: Gavin Bell <br>

In 1983, an unknown 23-year-old from Suffolk called Keith Deller took the darts world by storm, defying the odds and sporting conventions to become a most unlikely world champion. Deller was the diametric opposite of the beer-swigging, chain-smoking, paunch-bellied darts player fans were used to. He was slim, well-spoken, athletic and didn't smoke or drink. And he looked like a boy next to his flabby, middle-aged opponents. A TV audience of 10 million watched transfixed as this angelic newcomer beat world number-one Eric Bristow in the final. Almost overnight, Keith had breathed new life into a game whose traditions had been hewn in the nation's smoky pubs and clubs. Deller was a new breed of darts player whose appeal transcended this gritty working-class sport, piquing the interest of intellectuals such as Martin Amis and Stephen Fry. In 138, Keith takes the reader on an intimate journey as we relive his rapid rise from complete obscurity to lifting the game's greatest prize as one of the youngest world champions in history. <br><br> Autorid: Keith Deller, Edward Couzens-Lake <br>

'Like Stephen King, . . . Armstrong not only writes interesting page-turners, she has also achieved that unlikely goal, what all writers strive for: a genre of her own. . . . This is not The Call of the Wild; it's Nora Roberts meets "The Sopranos" by way of Henry David Thoreau.' - The Walrus 'Kelley Armstrong must have decided one day to throw every genre she could imagine -- mystery, horror, supernatural thriller, romance and chick lit -- into her writerly cauldron. What she conjured up is the hilariously hip Women of the Otherworld series.' - Calgary Herald 13. The breath-taking, explosive finale to the Women of the Otherworld series War is coming to the Otherworld. A sinister cult known as The Supernatural Liberation Movement is hell-bent on exposing the truth about supernaturals to the rest of the world. Their violent, ruthless plan has put everyone at risk: from werewolves to vampires, from witches to half-demons. Savannah Levine - fiery and unpredictable - stands at the heart of the maelstrom. There is a new, dark magic inside her, granting her the power to summon spells of terrifying strength. But whether this magic is a gift or a curse, no one knows. On the eve of battle, all the major players must come together in a last, desperate fight for survival - Elena and Clay; Adam and Savannah; Paige and Lucas; Jeremy and Jaime; Hope, Eve and more... They are fighting for their lives. They are fighting for their loved ones. They are fighting for the Otherworld. The final novel in the bestselling Women of the Otherworld series. Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic Industrial Magic Haunted Broken No Humans Involved Personal Demon Living with the Dead Frost Bitten Walking the Witch Spellbound Thirteen Nadia Stafford Exit Strategy Made to be Broken Wild Justice Darkest Powers The Summoning The Awakening The Reckoning Otherworld Tales Men of the Otherworld Tales of the Otherworld Otherworld Nights Otherworld Secrets Otherworld Chills Darkness Rising The Gathering The Calling The Rising Cainsville Omens Visions Deceptions Betrayals Rituals <br><br> Autorid: Kelley Armstrong <br>

This Exam Practice Workbook is the perfect way to practise for the ISEB 13+ English exams. It contains super-useful practice questions for Reading, Writing, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar - with exam-style questions at the end of every section. On top of all that, there are two full practice exam papers in the back of the book covering Reading and Writing, including detailed answers for easy marking. A unique code in the front of the book gives you access to the free Online Edition of the whole book on your PC, Mac or tablet. Better yet, there's an extra Foundation Reading Practice Paper in the Online Edition! And if youre looking for clear notes explaining every topic, try our 13+ English Revision Guide (9781789087956). Please note this book does not include any official questions and is not endorsed by ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board). <br><br> Autorid: CGP Books, CGP Books <br>

This fantastic Revision Guide covers everything students need to know for the ISEB 13+ English exams. Everything's explained with clear, concise notes that cover Reading, Writing, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar. Plus, there's a generous helping of exam-style questions and fully worked answers to help you prepare for the Common Entrance Exams. A unique code in the front of the book gives you access to the free Online Edition of the whole book on your PC, Mac or tablet. And if you're looking for more exam-style practice, try CGP's matching 13+ English Exam Practice Workbook (9781789088021). Please note this book does not include any official material and is not endorsed by ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board). <br><br> Autorid: CGP Books, CGP Books <br>

This Exam Practice Workbook is the perfect way to practise for the ISEB 13+ Maths exams. It contains super-useful practice questions - with exam-style questions at the end of every section. On top of all that, there are full practice exam papers in the back of the book covering Mental Arithmetic, Core and Additional Level, including detailed answers for easy marking. A unique code in the front of the book gives you access to the free Online Edition of the whole book on your PC, Mac or tablet. Better yet, there's an extra Foundation Practice Paper in the Online Edition! And if you're looking for clear notes explaining every topic, try our 13+ Maths Revision Guide (9781789087970). Please note this book does not include any official questions and is not endorsed by ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board). <br><br> Autorid: CGP Books, CGP Books <br>

This fantastic Revision Guide covers everything students need to know for the ISEB 13+ Maths exams. Everything's explained with clear, concise notes that cover every topic for Core and Additional Level! Plus, there's a generous helping of exam-style questions and fully worked answers to help you prepare for the Common Entrance Exams. A unique code in the front of the book gives you access to the free Online Edition of the whole book on your PC, Mac or tablet. And if you're looking for more exam-style practice, try CGP's matching 13+ Maths Exam Practice Workbook (9781789087963). Please note this book does not include any official material and is not endorsed by ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board). <br><br> Autorid: CGP Books, CGP Books <br>

This Exam Practice Workbook is the perfect way to practise for the ISEB 13+ Science exams. It contains super-useful practice questions for Biology, Chemistry and Physics - with exam-style questions at the end of every section. On top of all that, there are two full practice exam papers in the back of the book covering every topic, including detailed answers for easy marking. A unique code in the front of the book gives you access to the free Online Edition of the whole book on your PC, Mac or tablet. Better yet, there's an extra Foundation Practice Paper in the Online Edition! And if you're looking for clear notes explaining every topic, try our 13+ Science Revision Guide (9781789087932). Please note this book does not include any official questions and is not endorsed by ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board). <br><br> Autorid: CGP Books, CGP Books <br>

This fantastic Revision Guide covers everything students need to know for the ISEB 13+ Science exams. Everything's explained with clear, concise notes that cover Biology, Chemistry and Physics - even including practical activities and a section dedicated to "Thinking and Working as a Scientist" skills! Plus, there's a generous helping of exam-style questions and fully worked answers to help you prepare for the Common Entrance Exams. A unique code in the front of the book gives you access to the free Online Edition of the whole book on your PC, Mac or tablet. And if you're looking for more exam-style practice, try CGP's matching 13+ Science Exam Practice Workbook (9781789087949). Please note this book does not include any official material and is not endorsed by ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board). <br><br> Autorid: CGP Books, CGP Books <br>

'A devilishly dark and compulsive read with a blinding twist and killer ending that sent shivers through me!' A.A. Chaudhuri 12 girls gone. Can she save The 13th Girl? After decades in a mental health hospital, Dee knows that people find her creepy because they tell her so. Once the reluctant star of an infamous documentary, she is trying to blend back into the outside world. But when a string of local girls disappear, only to be found dead days later, she becomes fixated on the case and decides to film her own True Crime documentary. There is a serial killer on the loose - The Righteous Wraith. Girls are being found one by one, their bodies gruesomely staged in the most innocent public spaces. With the killer taunting the police and public fear mounting, the armchair detectives begin pointing fingers at one suspect. But for Dee, something isn't adding up. She knows what it's like to be accused of something that you didn't do. She resolves to prove his innocence, unmask the real killer, and save The 13th Girl. But who will believe her? A dark, inventive thriller perfect for fans of Chris Carter, Alice Feeney and C.J. Skuse. Readers are finding The 13th Girl unputdownable: 'A twisty thriller which kept my attention throughout, The 13th Girl is perfect for fans of The Maid and Strange Sally Diamond.' J.M. Hewitt 'A dark, twisty and complicated thriller with a compelling and original central character...A really original take on the serial killer genre.' Sheila Bugler 'Wow, what a book I could not put it down.' Reader Review 'Left me speechless... a fab read which I just could not put down.' Reader Review 'An authentic thriller ... This is definitely one hell of a book with all those plot twists and turns.' Reader Review 'The conclusion left me utterly speechless a fabulous read that had me glued to the pages.' Reader Review 'Claustrophobic and intense exactly what you want from this flavour of thriller. I've never read anything quite like it - I thoroughly enjoyed it.' Reader Review 'This book is downright thrilling and I have finally caught my breath after concluding...This book has bestseller written all over it.' Reader Review 'A chilling and inventive thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.' Reader Review 'Twists and turns I did not see coming. I couldn't put it down. I read it in a night.' Reader Review 'Kept me guessing from start to finish.' Reader Review Praise for N V Peacock: 'A twisty-turny original take on the serial killer thriller. A truly captivating and, at times, chilling read.' C.J. Skuse, author of Sweetpea 'A twisted, chilling journey to the darkest side of human nature. I burned through Little Bones in a day.' Chris Whitaker, author of We Begin at the End 'An exciting new voice in thriller fiction.' Sarah Pinborough, author of Behind Her Eyes 'Wow this deftly plotted, twisty and twisted thriller got under my skin and chilled me to the bone! Excellent from the first page until the last...' Sam Carrington, author of The Open House 'Darkly addictive and creepy as hell lingers long after the last page.' Jane Isaac, author of Hush Little Baby <br><br> Autorid: N V Peacock <br>

A silly and spooky highly illustrated series that&;s perfect for fans of Eerie Elementary and Notebooks of Doom, featuring art on every page and fun activities at the end of each book! Malia, Dante, and Ivan are ready to take on the evil forces controlling 13th Street. But then Ivan is kidnapped by giant&;and stinky!&;spiders. Can Malia and Dante save him from their sticky webs? Each story in this hilarious and mildly scary series from award-winning author David Bowles is designed to set independent readers up for success&;with short, fast-paced chapters, art on every page, and progress bars at the end of each chapter! <br><br> Autorid: David Bowles, Shane Clester <br>

Cleanse and boost your system in just two weeks. Lose weight the simple way, with 90 step-by-step recipes. It helps you how to renew your body and mind, with 500 photographs. It includes recipes range from soups, smoothies and breakfast ideas to sustaining salads, healthy fish and poultry dishes, and tasty desserts, each crammed with nutrients and cleansing properties. It includes a detailed introduction that explains what toxins are, where they are found, and how they can be avoided, as well as checklists of foods that should be included and those that should be excluded during a detox. You can choose from an intense one-week regime or a more comprehensive two-week detox plan. It contains ideas for exercise, complementary therapies and how to detox your home. An ancient therapy that has been used for centuries, detoxing is believed to help the body's natural cleansing process and replenish vital nutrients. The introduction contains a list of symptoms to enable self-diagnosis, guidance on when and when not to detox, tips on how you can boost your organs, advice on suitable exercises and complementary therapies, and a directory of foods you should include and those you should avoid. Menu plans for either a one- or a two-week plan make selecting and combining recipes easy, ensuring that you get the perfect balance of foods every day. Recipes include Lime and Watermelon Tonic, Granola, Fresh Cabbage Soup, Citrus Fruit Salad with Avocado, Pan-fried Chicken with Pesto and Summer Berry Frozen Yogurt. Crammed with invaluable advice, information, and recipes, this is the ideal book for anyone who wants to detox safely in the home. <br><br> Autorid: Maggie Pannell <br>

This practical, supportive guide steers students through a 14-day revision programme, showing them how to make the most of the time available to them to maximise results. Based on tried and tested revision techniques, it shows students how to tackle common revision and exam challenges through worked examples and practical exercises. Chapters are packed with top tips on key aspects of exam preparation and contain checklists to keep students on track.Concise and engaging, this is an essential companion for all students preparing for exams, on degree and pre-degree courses. <br><br> Autorid: Lucinda Becker <br>

14 Nights is a timely and essential conversation about how we understand homelessness in the UK. Compiled by The Archer Project a charity based in Sheffield who have been providing support for the homeless community for over 30 years the book is based on a blog documenting the CEOs two-week sleepout to raise awareness of the challenges surrounding rough sleeping. It also features reflections shared by those with lived experience of homelessness, offering a vital insight to help us translate statistics into the stories of individuals with desires and difficulties not so very far from our own. Every copy of this book will support the charitys essential work and also aims to change our perception of homelessness, helping those most in need to rebuild their lives. <br><br> Autorid: The Archer Project <br>

Through 140 drawings, thought experiments, recipes, activist instructions, gardening ideas, insurgences and personal revolutions, artists who spend their lives thinking outside the box guide you to a new worldview; where you and the planet are one. Everything here is new. We invite you to rip out pages, to hang them up at home, to draw and scribble, to cook, to meditate, to take the book to your nearest green space. Featuring Olafur Eliasson, Etel Adnan, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Jane Fonda & Swoon, Judy Chicago, Black Quantum Futurism Collective, Vivienne Westwood, Cauleen Smith, Marina Abramovic, Karrabing Film Collective, and many more. <br><br> Autorid: Hans Ulrich Obrist, Kostas Stasinopoulos <br>

As night fell in Picardy on Thursday 24 October 1415, Henry V and his English troops, worn down by their long march in search of a crossing of the Somme, can only have dreamt that the battle of the next day would be remembered as one of the most momentous victories ever won. Six hundred years down the line, the battle of Agincourt still rings through the centuries. In this stupendous victory English and Welsh archers who formed the bulk of Henrys army prevailed against large numbers of French men-at-arms and cavalry. This startling and revisionist history recreates the campaign and battle from the perspectives of the English. Acclaimed as one of the best battle accounts ever published, Anne Curry has updated her classic work in honour of the 600th anniversary of Agincourt. <br><br> Autorid: Anne Curry <br>

Groundbreaking new discovery!As detailed in The Economist and recent headline news, Gavin Menzies (author of1421: The Year China Discovered The World) has recently uncovered a copy of an 18th century map which definitively records the exploits of a Chinese explorer whose fleets roamed the oceans between 1405 and 1435. The map shows America, South America and other parts of the globe that were supposed to have been discovered decades later by Christopher Columbus. It is the final piece of evidence to underpin Gavin's theory put forward in1421: The Year China Discovered The World.In 1421, the largest fleet the world had ever seen sailed from its base in China. The ships, huge junks nearly 500 feet long and built from the finest teak, were under the command of Emperor Zhu Di’s loyal eunuch admirals. Their mission was to proceed all the way to the end of the earth to collect tribute from the barbarians beyond the seas and unite the whole world in Confucian harmony. Their journey would last over two years and circle the globe.When they returned, Zhu Di had lost power and China was beginning its long, self-imposed isolation from the world. The great ships rotted and the records of their journeys were destroyed. Lost was the knowledge that Chinese ships had reached America 70 years before Columbus and circumnavigated the globe a century before Magellan. They had also discovered Antarctica, reached Australia 350 years before Cook, and solved the problem of longitude 300 years before the Europeans.In this fascinating historical detective story, Gavin Menzies shares the remarkable account of his discoveries and the incontrovertible evidence supporting them. <br><br> Autorid: Gavin Menzies <br>

The 143-Storey Treehouse is the eleventh book of Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, where the laugh-out-loud story is told through a combination of text and fantastic comic book-style illustrations. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' Tom Fletcher, author of The Danger Gang Andy and Terry have added thirteen new levels to their treehouse! There's a word-o-matic (it knows every word in the whole world!), a recycling depot, a wrecking ball, a deep, dark cave with a real live, fire-breathing dragon, a complaining room, a spooky graveyard (where it's always midnight, even in the middle of the day) and a camping ground where you can have a nice, relaxing camping holiday. But it turns out to be not quite as relaxing as Terry originally planned . . . Terry forgets to pack the tent and the food, their attempt at fishing ends in disaster, the spooky campfire stories are a little too spooky and then, to make matters worse, all of Andys fellow campers start mysteriously disappearing! Can Andy brave the dark, dark woods and rescue them in time to finish writing their next book? Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series the perfect chapter books for reluctant readers. And dive into even more fun adventures in the brilliant You and Me series. <br><br> Autorid: Andy Griffiths, Terry Denton <br>

In his bestselling book 1421:The Year China Discovered the World, Gavin Menzies revealed that it was the Chinese that discovered America, not Columbus. Now he presents further astonishing evidence that it was also Chinese advances in science, art, and technology that formed the basis of the European Renaissance and our modern world. In his bestselling book 1421: The Year China Discovered the World, Gavin Menzies presented controversial and compelling evidence that Chinese fleets beat Columbus, Cook and Magellan to the New World. But his research has led him to astonishing new discoveries that Chinese influence on Western culture didnt stop there. Until now, scholars have considered that the Italian Renaissance the basis of our modern Western world came about as a result of a re-examining the ideas of classical Greece and Rome. A stunning reappraisal of history is about to be published. Gavin Menzies makes the startling argument that a sophisticated Chinese delegation visited Italy in 1434, sparked the Renaissance, and forever changed the course of Western civilization. After that date the authority of Aristotle and Ptolemy was overturned and artistic conventions challenged, as was Arabic astronomy and cartography. Florence and Venice of the 15th century attracted traders from across the world. Menzies presents astonishing evidence that a large Chinese fleet, official ambassadors of the Emperor, arrived in Tuscany in 1434 where they met with Pope Eugenius IV in Florence. A mass of information was given by the Chinese delegation to the Pope and his entourage concerning world maps (which Menzies argues were later given to Columbus), astronomy, mathematics, art, printing, architecture, steel manufacture, civil engineering, military machines, surveying, cartography, genetics, and more. It was this gift of knowledge that sparked the inventiveness of the Renaissance Da Vinci's inventions, the Copernican revolution, Galileo, etc. Following 1434, Europeans embraced Chinese intellectual ideas, discoveries, and inventions, which formed the basis of European civilization just as much as Greek thought and Roman law. In short, China provided the spark that set the Renaissance ablaze. <br><br> Autorid: Gavin Menzies <br>

A comprehensive account of the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453 examines the end of the Byzantine Empire and of the medieval era in light of the rise of two separate worlds--the West and the Middle East--as well as the implications of the siege for the relationship between the West and Islam. Reprint. 25,000 first printing. <br><br> Autorid: Roger Crowley <br>

147 Snooker Drills and Exercises will help players of all standards to improve their game. It presents a range of practice routines that covers all aspects of a player's game. Some are more advanced than others, allowing the player working on a particular area of their game to pick out the exercises they feel will help them most. The routines become more difficult as the pages go on, so the beginner can work through them and use them to set targets to make their practice competitive. For coaches, the routines will assist in giving variety in lessons and helping to set targets in lessons. <br><br> Autorid: Andrew Highfield, David Horrix <br>

A groundbreaking analysis of America prior to the European arrival in 1492 describes how the latest research of archaeologists and anthropologists has transformed long-held myths about the Americas, revealing that not only was the population of the hemisphere greater than previously known but that the cultures were far older and more advanced. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 125,000 first printing. Describes how recent archaeological research has transformed long-held myths about the Americas, revealing far older and more advanced cultures with a greater population than were thought to have existed. <br><br> Autorid: Charles C. Mann <br>

Up until very recently it was believed that in 1491, the year before Columbus landed, the Americas, one-third of the earth's surface, were a near-pristine wilderness inhabited by small roaming bands of indigenous people. But recently unexpected discoveries have dramatically changed our understanding of Indian life. Many scholars now argue that the Indians were much more numerous, were in the Americas for far longer and had far more ecological impact on the land than previously believed. This knowledge has enormous implications for today's environmental disputes, yet little has filtered into textbooks and even less into public awareness. Mann brings together all of the latest research, and the results of his own travels throughout North and South America, to provide a new, fascinating and iconoclastic account of the Americas before Columbus. <br><br> Autorid: Charles C. Mann <br>

Fernández-Armesto's rich vision of the 1490s is unlike any other world historians have given us. He has performed an amazing feat of portraying the world as one place before it had yet become one place ... This is popular history at its best: grounded in research, insightfully critical, and written with grace' Literary Review Filled with marvels and sensations rich in description and replete with anecdote ... A compendium of delights' The Times The world would end in 1492 - so the prophets, soothsayers and stargazers said. They were right. Their world did end. But ours began. In search of the origins of the modern world, 1492 takes readers on a journey around the globe of the time, in the company of real-life travellers, drawing together the threads that began to bind the planet: from the way power and wealth are distributed around the globe to the way major religions and civilizations divide the world. Events that began in 1492 even transformed the whole ecological system of the planet. Wars and witchcraft, plagues and persecutions, poetry and prophecy, science and magic, art and faith - all the glories and follies of the time are in this book. <br><br> Autorid: Felipe Fernández-Armesto <br>

Two hundred million years ago the earth consisted of a single vast continent, Pangea, surrounded by a great planetary sea. Continental drift tore apart Pangaea, and for millennia the hemispheres were separate, evolving almost entirely different suites of plants and animals. Columbus's arrival in the Americas brought together these long-separate worlds. Many historians believe that this collision of ecosystems and cultures - the Columbian Exchange - was the most consequential event in human history since the Neolithic Revolution. And it was the most consequential event in biological history since the extinction of the dinosaurs. Beginning with the world of microbes and moving up the species ladder to mankind, Mann rivetingly describes the profound effect this exchanging of species had on the culture of both continents. <br><br> Autorid: Charles C. Mann <br>

The electrifying new Cotton Malone thriller by international bestseller Steve Berry. People say the Cold War is coming back. For some, it never went away. Shot down over Siberia in what was to be a simple meet-and-greet mission, ex-Justice Department agent Cotton Malone is forced into a fight for survival against Aleksandr Zorin, whose loyalty to the former Soviet Union has festered for decades into an intense hatred of the United States. Before escaping, Malone learns that Zorin is headed for North America to join another long-term sleeper embedded in the West. Armed with a Soviet weapon long thought to be just a myth, Zorin is aided by a shocking secret hidden in the archives of America's oldest fraternal organization, the Society of Cincinnati. Past presidents used this group's military offensive - including advice on the invasion of what was to be America's 14th Colony - Canada. Inauguration Day for a new President of the U.S.A. is only hours away. Zorin's deadly plan is timed to bring about political chaos. In a race against the clock from Russia to the White House itself, Malone must not only battle Zorin, he must also confront his deepest fear, a crippling weakness that he's long denied but one that now jeopardizes everything. Steve Berry's trademark mix of fact, fiction, history and speculation is all here in this fast-paced and utterly compelling new thriller. <br><br> Autorid: Steve Berry <br>

'Smart characters, shocking twists' Lisa Gardner 'I couldn't turn the pages quick enough' Heidi Perks 'Terrific, high-octane, really pacy' Jo Spain 'A compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters' Sun ______________ The Sunday Times bestseller A new terror is sweeping the streets of San Francisco. And the killers look a lot like cops... As Detective Lindsay Boxer investigates whether the perpetrators are brilliant impostors or police officers gone rogue, she receives a chilling warning to back off. On the other side of the city, an innocent woman is murdered in broad daylight in front of dozens of witnesses. But there are no clues and no apparent motive. With killers in disguise, a maniac murderer on the loose, and danger getting ever closer to Lindsay's door, could this be one case too many for the Women's Murder Club? ______________ More praise for the Women's Murder Club 'Fast-moving, intricately plotted . . . Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart' Mirror 'I have never begun a Patterson book and been able to put it down' Larry King 'Patterson and Paetro at their best.... A series that shows no signs of fatigue or flagging' BookReporter.com <br><br> Autorid: James Patterson <br>

In 2043, the climate has finally changed.The planet is ravaged by violent storms and failing crops and much of the world is now uninhabitable. Amidst a world of hungry and desperate people, the Department of Environmental Justice have been tasked with finding and executing those who have denied climate change.On the eve of the 14th storm, Broderick and Malley are asked to hunt the leader of a stirring rebellion, but something feels wrong. Broderick is shut off and interested only in exacting revenge. Malley is skeptical, and thinks their latest target is more politically-motivated than their employer is letting on. Their journey is upended by Fionnuala, a young and idealistic runaway who is hopeful for the future and desperate to save the target. Together, the three of them must learn to adapt to the climate and the polarized groups if they are to survive. <br><br> Autorid: Daniel J Mooney <br>

One of the most powerful women in corporate America debunks the bad advice that women often get, such as how to behave in the workplace and shows how women can rise as high they wish to in their field. What holds women back at work? Bonnie Hammer, one of the most powerful women in corporate America, debunks the bad advice that too many women get—and reveals the surprising, yet straightforward truths that will help all of us succeed.Bonnie Hammer’s legendary career spans five decades in a turbulent, male-driven industry. Today, Bonnie is a powerful leader at the very top of her field, and women at all levels constantly ask her: What is your secret to success? Her power—and her staying power—comes from rejecting common myths about how women are “supposed” to act in the workplace. She knows that the traditional wisdom women are told about work—pithy phrases like “don’t mix work with play,” “talk is cheap,” “follow your dreams,” “know your worth,” “trust your gut,” and “you can have it all”—hold women back. Having risen from an entry-level production assistant whose chief charge was a dog, to a transformative, top executive at NBCUniversal, Bonnie challenges conventional workplace wisdom and shares the uncommon sense women need to succeed. Bonnie has mentored countless women in every industry, and she leads NBCUniversal’s masterclass for female executives. She’s known for telling the uncensored and uncompromising truth—even when it isn’t easy to hear. Now, she gives you, the reader, her private masterclass—replacing the lies women have been fed about work with her unique time-tested wisdom. You will leave with powerful new truths and easily digestible, practical advice to apply in your own life. Written with humor and heart, and full of insights and research that illuminate her points, 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work is a portable mentor for working women. It doesn’t just explain one woman’s rise to the top in a tough industry; it shows how any woman can rise as high as she wants in her own work world. <br><br> Autorid: Bonnie Hammer <br>

Jump in and start drawing with more than 60 step-by-step projects—which take 15 minutes each—from bestselling author Catherine Holmes. Holmes’s tutorials break the process down so aspiring artists can quickly achieve satisfying results. In addition to pencil renderings, she explains how to work with a variety of media and provides tips and sidebars on such techniques as blending, texture, perspective, and shading. From all-star sneakers to elephants, you can learn to draw anything . . . in just 15 minutes! If you want to draw but think you don’t have the time to learn—or feel too intimidated to start–15-Minute Artist invites you to jump in. Bestselling author Catherine Holmes (How to Draw Cool Stuff) provides more than 60 step-by-step projects for depicting animals, food, plants, household items, and more—and you can complete each one in just 15 minutes. Her tutorials break the process down so you can achieve quick, satisfying results. In addition to pencil renderings, Catherine demonstrates techniques for working with charcoal, pen, and colored pencil, and provides tips and sidebars on blending, texture, perspective, and shading. <br><br> Autorid: Catherine V. Holmes <br>

Teach yourself French in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course. DK's 15 Minute French is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn French fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into five daily 15-minute lessons with an easy-to-follow structure and spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour illustrations, annotated images, and simple pronunciation guides for every word, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new French vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice. The course includes a fully redesigned free audio app that enables you to hear French words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise French conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn French than with 15 Minute French. <br><br> Autorid: DK <br>

Teach yourself German in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course. DK's 15 Minute German is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn German fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into five daily 15-minute lessons with an easy-to-follow structure and spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour illustrations, annotated images, and simple pronunciation guides for every word, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new German vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice. The course includes a fully redesigned free audio app that enables you to hear German words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise German conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn German than with 15 Minute German. <br><br> Autorid: DK <br>

Teach yourself Italian in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Italia fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Italian vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice. Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then get stuck in to discover: - Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary. - 12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners. - Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book. - Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Italian words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Italian conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Italian than with 15 Minute Italian Language. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? Learn more languages with DK's 15 minute guides to French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic and more! <br><br> Autorid: DK <br>

Teach yourself Japanese in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. DK's 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Japanese fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons, spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Japanese vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice. Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then get stuck in to discover: -Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new -vocabulary. -12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners. -Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book. -Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Japanese words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Japanese conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Japanese than with 15 Minute X Japanese. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? Learn more languages with DK's 15 minute guides to French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic and more! <br><br> Autorid: DK <br>

Teach yourself Mandarin in just 12 weeks with this fun-filled language course. DKs 15 Minute Language is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Mandarin fast. The 12 themed chapters are broken down into easy-to-follow 15-minute daily lessons spanning a range of practical themes, including: leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour images, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Mandarin vocabulary. There is no writing or homework you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice. Fancy becoming a pro at the language? Then, get stuck in to discover: -Annotated photographic scenes and word lists make it easy to learn and remember new vocabulary. -12 fun chapters, each designed to take a week to master, providing an easy-to-follow structure for new learners. -Easy-to-use pronunciation guide for every word, plus a dictionary and menu guide at the back of the book. -Regular review modules to help you track progress and assess how well you have learned the vocabulary in each chapter The course includes a free audio app that enables you to hear Mandarin words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the books easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Mandarin conversation in real-life situations. Whether youre a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, theres no easier way to learn Mandarin than with 15-minute Mandarin. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? Learn more languages with DKs 15-minute guides to French, Spanish, Arabic and more! <br><br> Autorid: DK <br>

The Emmy, IACP and James Beard Award-nominated host of Potluck with Ali Rosen presents flavorful, healthy recipes for fast dinner ideas, each being prepared in 15 minutes, including Basil Pea Soup and Amalfi Lemon Pesto Pasta. Illustrations. 15 Minute Meals makes quick meals quick again. From Lamb and Smashed Cucumber Stuffed Pitas, Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro, and Spicy Tomato Poached Shrimp and Chickpeas to Goat Cheese, Pear and Prosciutto Wraps, this cookbook is full of delicious and quick recipes that you and your family will love! Instead of purported thirty minute meals that actually take an hour, every recipe in the book is written to truly take only 15 minutes, from start to finish. No prep is relegated to the ingredients (1 tablespoon of peeled and chopped garlic anyone?). Every single step is accounted for and ordered for efficiency. The book starts with an introductory breakdown of the ingredients that are essential to quick meals and details the plethora of options that modern cooks now enjoy. The recipes allow for less pre-planning and faster execution, with potential swap-outs and suggestions included to make them even easier. Get dinner on the table fast and deliciously! Discover the ultimate time-saving solution with 15 Minute Meals. This indispensable guide to fast, flavorful, and healthy family recipes by James Beard, IACP, and Emmy-Nominated Ali Rosen features step-by-step instructions for super quick dinner ideas—actually ready in 15 minutes—to satisfy the busiest person. Efficient, Delicious, Lazy Dinner Ideas“ 15 Minute Meals is an absolute game-changer for parents who strive to nourish their kids without compromising on taste or quality.” ?Leah Cohen, professional chef, tv host, and cookbook authorDiscover the ultimate time-saving solution with 15 Minute Meals. This indispensable guide to fast, flavorful, and healthy family recipes by James Beard, IACP, and Emmy-Nominated Ali Rosen features step-by-step instructions for super quick dinner ideas—actually ready in 15 minutes—to satisfy the busiest person. The ultimate convenience. Full of flavorful dishes packed with no-prep vegetables, this quick meals cookbook provides step-by-step instructions for fast meals without sacrificing taste or quality. Whether you're a busy mom in need of last minute dinner ideas or are seeking easy, fast recipes for dinner, this collection of healthy quick meals transforms your everyday cooking experience.Goodbye stress, hello delicious simplicity. Designed for effortless, satisfying meals, this cookbook presents a variety of quick ideas for dinner that require minimal time and effort. Embrace the convenience of frozen vegetables meals and discover the secrets of healthy, lazy dinner ideas. 15 Minute Meals is your ticket to stress-free, flavorful meals in no time.Inside find:Time-saving tips for preparing meals with no-prep vegetablesStep-by-step speedy cooking, perfect for busy individuals and familiesA must-have resource for those seeking flavorful, healthy family recipes on busy daysIf you liked Natasha's Kitchen, Quick Prep Paleo, or Flavcity's 5 Ingredient Meals, you’ll love 15 Minute Meals. <br><br> Autorid: Ali Rosen <br>

The Fifteen Minute Rule sets out to help us tackle those things that we are always putting off: starting an exercise regime, looking for a new job, doing our tax returns or learning a new skill. Or perhaps doing something to improve the quality of life, by learning to fight depression or confront an annoying habit. Perhaps it's simply clearing the huge pile of clutter from your desk. Whatever it is, all you need is fifteen minutes and before you know it, some weeks later, you have accomplished a task you couldn't bring yourself to start. The hardest thing to overcome when you're trying to start something daunting and new is to actually start. That mountain of paperwork in front of you that looks like it will take hours to go through and hours of mind-numbing sorting is hard to contemplate for most - but fifteen minutes isn't. Fifteen minutes is manageable and can bring minor and major results, each one providing satisfaction and a boost in self-esteem. This book is for those people who need instant gratification and also those long-term players who recognise the benefits of consistency and dedication. <br><br> Autorid: Caroline Buchanan <br>

Teach yourself Spanish in just 12 weeks with this fun, user-friendly, and uniquely visual language course. DK's 15 Minute Spanish is the perfect course for busy people who want to learn Spanish fast. Twelve themed chapters are broken down into five daily 15-minute lessons with an easy-to-follow structure and spanning a range of practical themes, including leisure, business, food and drink, travel, and shopping. Each lesson combines vocabulary and grammar essentials with attractive full-colour illustrations, annotated images, and simple pronunciation guides for every word, making it quick, easy, and fun to learn new Spanish vocabulary. There is no writing or homework - you simply use the cover flaps to hide the answers to exercises and test yourself as you learn. Each chapter ends with a review module, so you can track your progress and identify areas where you need further practice. The course includes a fully redesigned free audio app that enables you to hear Spanish words and phrases spoken by native speakers. Use the app alongside the book's easy-to-use pronunciation guides to perfect your pronunciation and practise Spanish conversation in real-life situations. Whether you're a complete beginner or just in need of a refresher course, there's no easier way to learn Spanish than with 15 Minute Spanish. <br><br> Autorid: DK <br>

Growing up in the same apartment complex, Yuuki and Natsuha have known each other forever. They’ve been friends for so long that everyone just assumes they’re a couple! But as they both approach the final stretch of high school, they get a silly, totally-not-serious idea— what if they actually started dating? What a ridiculous thing to say! Unless ? <br><br> Autorid: Perico Perico, Rachel Pierce <br>

Childhood friends Yuuki and Natsuha live in the same apartment complex, and they’ve recently starting dating (at last)! Now their first Christmas is coming up-how will they handle that famously romantic holiday? <br><br> Autorid: Caleb Cook, Perico Perico, Rachel Pierce <br>

Now that their last winter vacation as high school students has ended, Natsuha goes to Tokyo for her college entrance exams, and Yuuki begins to consider the future of their relationship. But Natsuha seems to be reluctant to do so? With the distance between them, the two are deep in their own thoughts <br><br> Autorid: Caleb Cook, Perico Perico, Rachel Pierce <br>