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Casablanca: Script And Legend: The 50th Anniversary Edition — $26.99
Howard Koch's screenwriting credits include Casablanca, Letter From an Unknown Woman and Mission to Moscow. He is also the author of The Panic Broadcast. He lives in California.

Earth — $23.49
Isaac Asimov's 21st Century Library of the Universe draws upon the legendary writer's wit, clarity of style, enthusiasm, and enormous command of facts about space to give youngsters the most current information about the wonders of the universe. In twelve volumes Asimov takes young astronomers on a tour of our particular place in this marvelous universe--the Solar System--proceeding step by step from the Sun at the center of it all to the distant outer orbit of Pluto. In between he covers all the...

Enchanted — $11.49
Simon the Loyal has vowed never to love, for love has made great warriors weak. To bring peace to the Disputed Lands, however, he agrees to wed Ariane, an unwilling Norman heiress who speaks only through the sad song she draws from her harp . . . and who has known a betrayal so deep it all but killed her soul. Yet marriage in name alone can never be enough--for it is more than obligation that fires Simon's blood when first he sets eyes on the bewitching bride who comes to him with resistance and...

Enter the Dragon — $53.49
Theo Paphitis is the outspoken and charismatic star of Dragons' Den who has turned round a string of household names, from Ryman to La Senza, in a high-profile business career that has brought him millions. Now, in his revealing and controverisal memoir, he not only takes the reader behind the scenes on Dragons' Den, he explains how he made his fortune. He also provides a masterclass in business methods that will enable anyone who reads this book to learn so much about how they too can improve...

By The River — $15.99
Steven Herrick was born in Brisbane, the youngest of seven children. At school his favourite subject was soccer, and he dreamed of football glory while he worked at various jobs, including fruit picking. Now Steven writes for children and teenagers and visits many schools each year. He loves talking to the students and their teachers about poetry and soccer. Steven lives in the Blue Mountains with his wife and two sons.

Peace — $20.49

Killing Time — $17.99
It is the greatest truth of our age: information is not knowledge. Manhattan, September 13, 2023. The air is so filthy that the populace are urged to venture outside only if their business is urgent. For Vera Price, her visit to criminal psychologist Dr Gideon Wolfe is just that. Her husband, special effects wizard John Price, has been murdered, and she needs Gideon's help in solving the case. On a disc she gives Gideon is the information that almost certainly cost her husband his life. For America...

Daisy — $3.99

Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde And Other Stories — $22.99
The doppelganger, the ghostly double infecting the soul, was a popular fictional subject for late nineteenth-century writers, and it found its most brilliant realization in Robert Louis Stevenon's story of Dr Jekyll, whose reckless genius allows him to bring his own appalling double to life. The finest horror story in our language, Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde is also a metaphysical fairy-tale of stunning perspicacity. Also included in this collection are Markheim, A Lodging for the Night, Thrawn Janet...

London — $65.99
Shakespeare, Marlowe, and Dickens are just a few of the London authors that have come to represent the essences of English literature. Taking you on a tour of the city with strong literary roots, the book examines it as it has appeared as a setting in various works of literature.

Fairy Things To Make And Do — $13.49
Designed to stimulate the imagination of every fairy-loving little girl, this activity book includes a range of easy fairy projects, from dressing-up ideas such as fairy wings and flower petal skirts, to craft projects and fun presents to make. This is the ultimate book of fairy fun.

The Dark — $18.49
It came like a malignant shadow with seductive promises of power. And somewhere in the night, a small girl smiled as her mother burned. Asylum inmates slaughtered their attendants. In slimy tunnels, once-human creatures gathered. Madness raged as the lights began to fade and humanity was attacked by an ancient, unstoppable evil.

The Phantom of the Opera — $12.49
The novel that inspired the Lon Chaney film and the hit musical. "The wildest and most fantastic of tales,""—New York Times Book Review,"

Northanger Abbey — $11.99
During an eventful season at Bath, young, naive Catherine Morland experiences the joys of fashionable society for the first time. She is delighted with her new acquaintances: flirtatious Isabella, who shares Catherine's love of Gothic romance and horror, and sophisticated Henry and Eleanor Tilney, who invite her to their father's mysterious house, Northanger Abbey. There, her imagination influenced by novels of sensation and intrigue, Catherine imagines terrible crimes committed by General Tilney...

An Angel At My Table — $26.99
AN ANGEL AT MY TABLE is the second book of Janet Frame's three-volume autobiography, described by Michael Holroyd as 'one of the greatest autobiographies written this century.' It follows her life as a student and years of incarceration in mental hospitals. First published in 1984, it won the Non-fiction Prize of the New Zealand Book Awards. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Janet Frame was born in Dunedin in 1924. She was the author of eleven novels, five collections of stories, a volume of poetry and a children...

Maggie's Harvest — $111.49
Maggie Beer operated the Barossa Valley's famous Pheasant Farm Restaurant with her husband Colin, for fifteen years. Since closing the restaurant in 1993, she has established an export kitchen to develop and make products for domestic and international markets, and now devotes much of her time to researching and developing her range. Maggie is the author of four successful cookbooks, Maggie's Farm, Maggie's Orchard, Cooking with Verjuice and Maggie's Table, and co-author of the bestselling Stephanie...

Shade — $56.49
A practical and inspirational guide to creating a natural and beautiful shady garden and/or what plants to grow in shady areas of the garden. The book is thematic in structure. The first part looks at shade - from dappled and partial to full and dense - in different situations, before considering shade in different sizes and types of gardens, as well as in specific areas within the garden such as hedges and other barriers, and vertical elements such as pergolas and arches. The second part considers...

King Kong — $26.49
"It was Beauty that killed the Beast" King Kong is a giant gorilla, a massive monster of an ape, who lives on a remote island. The mighty beast falls for a beautiful girl, Ann Darrow, and desperate to have her, he finds himself lured into captivity. He is brought to civilization and put on show, but when he sees Ann, he breaks his heavy chains and begins to wreak havoc on the streets of New York ...The enthralling story of King Kong, involves battles with dinosaurs, daring rescues and incredible...

Sudoku For Kids — $11.49
Sudoku is a hybrid: its name derives from Japanese (loosely translated it means 'number in allotted place') and its form can be traced back to the magic squares invented in 18th century Switzerland. The result is a numerical brainteaser that is fiendish, compulsive, and, in the simplicity of its rules, 'sublimely beautiful'. This collection is perfectly pitched to enthrall children from the age of 8 upwards. The book features 45 puzzles and there are 4 levels of difficulty ranging from very gentle...

Summer Things To Make And Do — $11.99

The Silver Spoon — $62.49
The Silver Spoon is the most influential and successful cookbook in Italy. Originally published in 1950, it became an instant classic, selling over one million copies in eight editions. Considered to be essential in every household, it is still one of the most popular wedding presents today. The Silver Spoon was conceived and published by Domus, the design and architectural magazine famously directed by Gio Ponti from the 1920s to the 1970s. A group of cooking experts was commissioned to collect...

National Security — $351.99
This edited volume is intended to address in a comprehensive and integrated manner three major areas of national and international security research from an information systems-centric perspective: legal and policy frameworks; intelligence and security informatics; and emergency preparedness and infrastructure protection. The discussions are replete with real-world case studies and examples that present the concepts using an integrated, action-oriented and theory-based approach to validate the frameworks...

Safari — $29.49
An increasingly volatile Zimbabwe and the jungle-clad mountains of the Democratic Republic of Congo is where a dangerously-charged game of cat and mouse plays out in Africa's wildlife wars.

Horses — $22.99
Horses are some of the most fascinating — and important — creatures on Earth. In fact, our world would not be the way it is today if not for horses. Horses have carried medieval knights into battle, transported settlers to the American West, and hauled fire engines and buses. They even turned the wheels that provided power for factories But one of their greatest, most enduring gifts to us is companionship and trust.

Photoshop Cs All-in-one Desk Reference For Dummies — $56.99
The complete For Dummies Photoshop resource-ten minibooks with more than 800 pages of tips, techniques, and plain-English explanations Covers Photoshop fundamentals, image essentials, selections, painting, drawing and typing, working with layers, channels and masks, filters and distortions, retouching and restoration, Photoshop and the Web, and Photoshop and print Explains how to create and manage layers, use channels and masks, make corrections with filters, fix flaws and imperfections, and much...

The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire — $97.99
This account of the Roman Empire was in its time a landmark in classical and historiographical scholarship and remains a powerful contribution to the interpretation of Roman history.

New Home Cooking — $35.99
Full of old classics that have been updated for everyday cooking, suiting both experienced cooks and newcomers. It's a reliable primer and suitable for the way lives are lived today, even though it casts one eye over the shoulder at old-fashioned cookery. These contemporary recipes are updated versions of old favourites, eg. Laurie's version of muffins is overnight fig, peel and bran muffins, and her version of rice pudding is chilled vanilla rice with raspberries. The recipes also include the Asian...

Crime And Punishment — $12.99
This classic, begun as a novel concerned with the psychology of a crime and the process of guilt, surpasses itself to take on the tragic force of myth.

Lord Of Flies — $8.49
You can rely on "CliffsNotes on Lord of the Flies" for character analyses, insightful essays, and chapter-by-chapter commentaries to ensure your safe passage through the rich symbolism of this novel. Other features that help you study include A brief synopsis of the novel A character map to help you see relationships among the characters A glossary that helps you get the most out of your reading An interactive quiz to test your knowledge Essay topics and review questions

G'Day, Sydney — $5.99

A Midsummer Night's Dream — $22.49
An entertaining retelling of one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, beautifully illustrated by Serena Riglietti. - Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. - The Young Reading Series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children's classics, fairytales, and a wide variety of narrative non-fiction.

Vincent Van Gogh — $51.49
The Lives of the Artists series retraces the lives of some of the greatest and most influential artists of the Western world. Each book focuses on the life and works of one artist and presents a selection of great works that illustrate the artist's development. Each volume also includes the story of the artist's personal life and highlights the important social and historical events of the time. Full-color photographic reproductions, detailed time lines, an explanatory glossary, and a comprehensive...

Deception — $12.49
From "Seduction" to "Surrender" and "Reckless" to "Ravished," "New York Times" bestselling author Amanda Quick has spun one thrilling love story after another. Now, in her long-awaited hardcover debut, she introduces her most endearing heroine and compelling hero, in a dazzling, daring tale of lost pirate gold and legendary love... "Deception,"

The Vision — $23.49
In 24 meditations, essays and prose poems, Khalil Gibran expounds his philosophy of life while discussing such perennial themes as beauty, nature, hidden realities, human unity, tragedy, pride, death and the immortality of the soul. His religious vision is world-embracing and ecumenical. He read widely and was inspired by Buddhism, Vedanta, Americal Transcendentalists and Nietzsche, along with his primary influences of Eastern Christiantiy, Islam and the folk tradition of his Near Eastern culture...

Back From The Brink — $26.99
Peter Andrew's was the subject of a two-part Australian Story in 2005, 'Of Drought and Flooding Rain', about his controversial vision of saving the Australian landscape.

Ronnie — $44.49
On 1st June 1975, Ronnie Wood made his debut performance with The Rolling Stones, at Louisiana State University. For more than three decades since then Ronnie, Mick, Keith & Charlie have formed the core of the greatest rock'n'roll band in history.

Michelangelo — $49.99
The Lives of the Artists series retraces the lives of some of the greatest and most influential artists of the Western world. Each book focuses on the life and works of one artist and presents a selection of great works that illustrate the artist's development. Each volume also includes the story of the artist's personal life and highlights the important social and historical events of the time. Full-color photographic reproductions, detailed time lines, an explanatory glossary, and a comprehensive...

The Devil Wears Prada — $20.49
A sharp, witty and hugely entertaining debut novel, "The Devil Wears Prada" is "The Nanny Diaries" set in the world of high fashion. Welcome to the dollhouse, baby! When Andrea first sets foot in the plush Manhattan offices of Runway she knows nothing. She's never heard of the world's most fashionable magazine, or its feared and fawned-over editor, Miranda Priestly. But she's going to be Miranda's assistant, a job millions of girls would die for. A year later, she knows altogether too much: That...

From The Dreaming — $20.49
In this book the author has chosen a collection of stories from different areas of Australia that reflect the vivid imagination, strong sense of drama and the intimate understanding of nature that is characteristic of the Aboriginal people of Australia.

Bully — $11.99
At times, all children behave badly. Some are bullies. Some cheat, lie and steal. "Good and Bad" is a valuable series, which shows children how to cope with their behaviour problems. Each title consists of three stories, through which all children will be able to identify with the characters, as well as adults welcoming the sound moral and psychological sense that each story provides. "Bully" tells the stories of Michael, Sharon and Li, as each child experiences what it is like to be a bully. We...

Mary Queen Of Scots — $8.99
Mary's inheritance gave her both the Scottish throne in 1542, when she was only six days old, and a claim to the English throne that would lead to her death. It gave her an upbringing in France, cultural and intellectual center of Europe, where she witnessed the power play of her Guise relations, married the heir to the French throne, and became queen of France, only to be widowed at eighteen. There was a turbulent interlude as ruler of Scotland, made the more tumultuous by two disastrous marriages...

The Big Bad Wolf — $12.49
Alex Cross battles the most ruthless and powerful killer he has ever encountered - a predator known only as "the Wolf. "Alex Cross's first case since joining the FBI has his new colleagues stymied. Across the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappearing completely. These people are not being taken for ransom, Alex realizes. They are being bought and sold. And it looks as if a shadowy figure called the Wolf - a master criminal who has brought a new reign of terror...

Conversations With Tom Petty — $44.49
Paul Zollo is a singer-songwriter, author, and music journalist. Since 1987, he's dedicated himself to interviewing the world's greatest songwriters. From 1987 to 1997, he was the editor of SongTalk, the journal of the National Academy of Songwriters. He's currently the senior editor for American Songwriter. Born in Chicago, he studied English and Music at Boston University and is the author of The Beginning Songwriter's Answer Book, Songwriters on Songwriting, and Hollywood Remembered

The Paradiso — $12.49
Following The Inferno (6/01) and The Purgatorio (7/01), both published by Signet, this is the final canticle in Dante's immortal representation of the ultimate goal of human striving — the journey through Hell, Purgatory, and finally Paradise.

If You're Happy And You Know It — $10.49
Designed to be an introduction to books through a well-known nursery song, this is a board book for babies and their parents to enjoy together.

Stephen Johnson On Digital Photography — $68.49
Stephen Johnson is a photographer, designer and teacher. His photographs have appeared in numerous publications including American Photo, Audubon, Life Magazine, Landscape Magazine, Pacific Discovery, Sierra Magazine, U.S. News and World Report and The New York Times, to name a few. Internationally recognized as a digital photography "pioneer," Johnson's photographs are part of the permanent collections of many institutions including the Oakland Museum, the Getty, the City of New York, Apple Computer...

Keeping It Simple — $57.99
Despite his reputation for intricate and impressive restaurant cooking, Gary Rhodes believes that the best way to cook something is often the most simple. In his latest book, he strips out complicated techniques and fiddly instructions, in search of the very easiest way to get maximum flavour out of familiar ingredients from chicken to squid and beetroot to rhubarb. In over 200 simple recipes, he demonstrates the fundamentals of cooking and explains how to get stunning results by doing as little...

Score — $28.49
Sir Robert Rannaldini, the most successful but detested conductor in the world, had two ambitions: to seduce his ravishing nineteen-year-old stepdaughter Tabitha Campbell-Black, and to put his mark on musical history by making the definitive film of Verdi's darkest opera, Don Carlos. As Rannaldini, Tristan, his charismatic French director, a volatile cast and bolshy French crew gather at Rannaldini's haunted abbey for filming, it is inevitable that violent feuds, abandoned bonking, temperamental...

Schott's Food And Drink Miscellany — $26.99
From the mind that brought you Schott's Original Miscellany comes a collection of vital irrelevance and uncommon knowledge surrounding the worlds of food and drink. Schott's Food And Drink Miscellany is a snapper up of unconsidered trifles (in both senses of the word) - from food history to cooking terms; cocktail recipes to dining etiquette; grace before meals to after-dinner toasts. What other book can tell you the accepted procedure when drinking from a Loving Cup; which potatoes are best for...

Wilderness — $21.99
Grainnes mother had disappeared years ago when her parents divorced. Now, shes reappeared and wants to meet. To avoid a prickly reunion, Grainnes stepmother Sandra and her two boys go on holiday in snowy Finland. When Sandras sled disappears, the boys must take impossible risks to save her life.

Jamie's Dinners — $53.49
Jamie's back with a vengeance. This time he's tackling school dinners and family meals . Jamie's Dinners sees Jamie Oliver going back to basics in the kitchen to revolutionise family meals. Jamie believes this is his most people-friendly book yet. To start with, he takes a look at how to get the most out of your kitchen without spending too much money on making it work. In Family Tree' he takes recipes several different ways, giving you confidence whilst at the same time hoping to get you hooked...

Dr Gillian Mckeith's Shopping Guide — $17.99
Dr Gillian McKeith (PhD) is the internationally acclaimed holistic nutritionist. She helps clientele from all walks of life using nutritional evaluation and food energetics. Gillian is the presenter of You Are What You Eat, the hit Celador primetime television programme for Channel Four. Gillian is the author of the bestselling You Are What You Eat, You Are What You Eat Cookbook, Dr Gillian McKeith's Ultimate Health Plan and Living Food For Health (Piatkus). Raised in Scotland, Gillian now travels...

Mac Os X Panther All-in-one Desk Reference For Dummies — $42.99
Mark L. Chambers has been an author, computer consultant, BBS sysop, programmar, hardware technician, and unabashed Mac OS X fan. He's the author of more than 15 computer books including Teach Yourself Visually(t) the iMac(r) and CD & DVD Recording For Dummies. His books have been translated into 12 different languages so far. mark welcomes all comments and questions about his books. You can reach him at mark@mlcbooks.com.

Fairy Tales — $6.49
"The Princess and the Pea, " "The Little Mermaid, " and other great Andersen fairy tales have enchanted children since the first ones appeared in Danish in the 1830s and '40s. Spink's translation into English is widely recognized as the finest, and the new Everyman's Library edition is further graced by the magical pictures made in 1899 by three of Britain's most celebrated illustrators.

Ultimate Sticker Book [With Stickers] — $11.99
Packed with stickers, stencils, and snarky sayings, this book is the ultimate collection for IHB fans. Share it with a friend . . . or just keep it for yourself.

The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer — $14.49
From the famous episodes of the whitewashed fence and the ordeal in the cave to the trial of Injun Joe, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is redolent of life in the Mississippi River towns in which Twain spent his own youth. A somber undercurrent flows through the high humor and unabashed nostalgia of the novel, however, for beneath the innocence of childhood lie the inequities of adult reality - base emotions and superstitions, murder and revenge, starvation and slavery.

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook — $35.99
The comprehensive guide to markets in all areas of children's media, completely revised and updated, now in its 4th edition, with a foreword by Jacqueline Wilson New articles for this edition include: 1. Writing for 7-9 year olds - Lauren Child 2. The role of the children's literary agent - Rosemary Canter 3. Adapting children's books for theatre - Stephen Briggs 4. Writing plays for children - David Wood 5. Setting up a website - Suna Cristall Contains information on a wide range of topics with...

The Complete Poems — $15.49
The Wordsworth Poetry Library comprises the works of the greatest English-speaking poets, as well as many lesser-known poets. Each collection has a specially commissioned introduction.

Tess Of The D'urbervilles — $15.49
Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbevilles, and meeting her "cousin" Alec proves to be her downfall. When Angel Clare offers her love and salvation, she must choose whether to reveal her past or remain silent in the hope of a peaceful future.

The Law Of Attraction — $31.49
Jerry and Esther Hicks produce and present the leading-edge Abraham-Hicks teachings on the art of allowing our natural Well-being to come forth. While presenting open workshops in up to 60 cities per year, they've created more than 600 books, audios, CDs, and videos.

The Classic Treasury Of Princess Fairy Tales — $11.99
In opening The Classic Treasury of Princess Fairy Tales one will find refuge in a quiet, sun-dappled forest where magic still can and does happen. Featuring eight of the best loved princess heroines of all time, from Cinderella to Sleeping Beauty, little girls will revel in the fantasy world the beautifully rich artwork creates and long for the stories to never end.

Perfect Match — $34.99
'...so taut you may need to remind yourself to breathe.' - Sun-Herald'...packed with suspense and insight. If you enjoy reading Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs, this is a novel which will absorb you.' - HighlifeWhat would push you to commit a crime? Assistant District Attorney Nina Frost prosecutes child molesters, and in the course of her everyday work she endures the frustration of seeing too many criminals slip through the system and walk free. So when she receives the awful news that her...

Les Miserables — $5.99
One terrible winter, Jean Valjean steals a loaf of bread to feed his young nieces and nephews. He is caught and put into jail - for nineteen years! When he finally gets out, Valjean changes his name and tries to begin a new life. But evil Inspector Javert wants him back in jail. As Valjean struggles to hide from the law, he finds himself living side by side with many of the sick, injured, and poor members of Paris's lowest class - those known only as Les Miserables. The classic novel--and hit...

Demons — $28.49
While slightly less famous than Crime & Punishment, The Idiot or Karamazov, Demons is every bit as engrossing - the work of Dostoevsky at the peak of his talents. He paints a vivid portrait of a provincial Russian town in the late 19th century, when the country was a rising hotbed of radicalism. The apathy and idleness of the local gentry and bureaucracy is contrasted and interwoven brilliantly with the seething dissent (manifested as heady idealism in some cases, unscrupulous cunning in others...

Visual Studio 2005 All-in-one Desk Reference For Dummies — $56.99
Vanessa L. Williams is a consultant and author specializing in Microsoft's SharePoint and .NET technologies. Through her Midwest consulting business, Vanessa Williams Business Solutions, she provides custom development, systems implementation, hosting, and training services for SharePoint, .NET, and Visual Studio Team System. She has ten years of business information systems experience spanning several industries including transportation, petroleum marketing, manufacturing, retail, and motor--sports...

We're Going on a Bear Hunt [With Stuffed Bear] — $14.99
Imagine the fun of going on a bear hunt-through tall, wavy grass (SWISHY SWISHY ); swampy mud (SQUELCH SQUELCH ); and a swirling whirling snowstorm (HOOOO WOOOO ) - only to find a "real" bear waiting at the end of the trail For brave hunters and bear lovers, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is now accompanied by a cuddly, six-inch bear just waiting to be found.

Bob Dylan — $29.49
Discusses the evolution of Dylan??'s style and concerns. The most informed interpretation available of Dylan??'s mature work.

Microsoft Office 2007 On Demand — $64.49
How to Use - Office: Organize information and add impact with clip art, SmartArt diagrams, tables, and charts with a new results-oriented interface - Word: Create great-looking documents faster using themes, styles, and templates - Excel: Use organizing, processing, and presenting tools to create data in Excel - PowerPoint: Create powerful presentations faster using ready-made design templates and themes - Outlook: Use tools for creating and managing your e-mail, calendar, contacts, and tasks - Publisher...

Training With The Heart Rate Monitor — $29.49
Takes into account the rapid advances monitors have made in recent years. How to determine individual training areas, fitness or stress levels. How to find and use the heart rate monitor for one's personal goals. How an endurance, therapeutic or cardiac rehabilitation workout can best be structured. Competent answers to all the questions you may have concerning training with a heart rate monitor.

The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire, Part I — $39.99
Gibbon's masterpiece is one of the greatest texts in the English language and remains the work that sets the standard for all histories of the period.

The English House — $66.99
interested in English architecture and interior design.

Black Widow — $20.49
In Dirty Game, Annie Bailey was an East End Madam. In Black Widow she's queen of the gangs and trying to save her daughter's life! Annie Bailey had done it all; Madam, mistress and Gangster's moll. Now she's Annie Carter, and she taking over the East End. Annie knew that it wouldn't last. Everything was going so well; she was living in Majorca, had Max Carter - the head of the Carter firm by her side, and had given him a beautiful daughter, Layla. But if there was one thing life had taught her...

The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire: Volume 3 — $40.49
Edward Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire compresses thirteen turbulent centuries into an epic narrative shot through with insight, irony and incisive character analysis. Sceptical about Christianity, sympathetic to the barbarian invaders and the Byzantine Empire, constantly aware of how political leaders often achieve the exact opposite of what they intend, Gibbon was both alert to the broad pattern of events and significant revealing details.

The Girl In Times Square — $22.49
From the author of Tully, The Bronze Horseman and Tatiana and Alexander, comes a story as emotionally involving and broad in sweep as only Paullina Simons can tell. What if everything you believed about your life was a lie? Meet Lily Quinn. She is broke, struggling to finish college, pay her rent, find love. Adrift in bustling New York City, the most interesting things in Lily's life happen to the people around her. But Lily loves her aimless life ...until her best friend and roommate Amy disappears...

The Cosmic Puppets — $20.49
Yielding to a compulsion he can't explain, Ted Barton interrupts his vacation in order to visit the town of his birth, Millgate, Virginia. But upon entering the sleepy, isolated little hamlet, Ted is distraught to find that the place bears no resemblance to the one he left behind-and never did. He also discovers that in this Millgate Ted Barton died of scarlet fever when he was nine years old. Perhaps even more troubling is the fact that it is literally impossible to escape. Unable to leave, Ted...

Charlie Trotter's Vegetables — $89.49
The dynamic follow-up to our best-selling CHARLIE TROTTER'S, this sensational celebration of vegetables presents some 100 seasonal vegetable recipes. Each luxurious dish is pictured in the same lavish style that so distinguished Trotter's first book. Complemented by more than 25 evocative black-and-white duotones, this book is a visual feast unlike anything else on the market. Organized by month, each chapter offers four or five savory dishes and one sweet course highlighting seasonal ingredients...

Pillsbury Best Of The Bake-off Cookies And Bars — $26.99
For more than a half century, the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest has celebrated the creativity of America's home bakers—and showcased the country's best baked goods. Cookies and bars are perennial Bake-Off favorites, and this cookbook presents more than 100 of the winners over the years—a bountiful collection of sweet treats that you and your family will love.

Sugarbabe — $34.99
"Attractive, professional, well-spoken, well-dressed 35 year-old woman seeks sugar daddy. I live in Darlinghurst on a 17th floor unit with fantastic skyline views to the harbour. The unit also features very discreet and secure undercover guest parking. I am looking for exclusivity so will (theoretically) be available to you 24 x 7. I am single and don't have any children. I am also a fabulous cook and can provide gourmet meals should you require them. I am a qualified psychologist so I make an excellent...

The Man Who Would Be King And Other Stories — $15.49
With an Introduction by Cedric Watts, Research Professor of English, University of Sussex, This anthology of tales by Rudyard Kipling contains some of the most memorable and popular examples of the genre of which he is an undisputed master. "The Man Who would be King" (later adapted as a spectacular film) is a vivid narrative of exotic adventure and disaster. The other tales include the ironic, horrific, poignant and haunting. Here Kipling displays his descriptive panache and realistic boldness...

Fairy Cakes — $11.99
A collection of eye-catching treats that are quick and easy to make - and taste as good as they look. The cakes in this volume are perfect for presents, a tea-time treat or a special surprise. There should be something for everyone, whatever the occasion. From quick and easy everyday treats to dark and delicious indulgences, as well as celebration cupcakes for festive fun, the title provides step-by-step instructions to make these cakes even easier to make.

The Collected Short Stories of F.Scott Fitzgerald — $22.49
Encompassing the very best of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short fiction, this collection spans his career, from the early stories of the glittering "Jazz Age", through the lost hopes of the thirties, to the last, twilight decade of his life. It brings together his most famous stories, including "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz", a fairy tale of unlimited wealth; the sad and hilarious stories of Hollywood hack "Pat Hobby"; and "The Lost Decade", written in Fitzgerald's last years.

Humble Pie — $22.49
Everyone thinks they know the real Gordon Ramsay: rude, loud, pathologically driven, stubborn as hell. But this is his bestselling real story! Humble Pie tells the full story of how he became the world's most famous and infamous chef: his difficult childhood, his brother's heroin addiction and his failed first career as a footballer: all of these things have made him the celebrated culinary talent and media powerhouse that he is today. Gordon talks frankly about: / his tough childhood: his father...

Bugs — $24.49

Chicken Soup For The Dieter's Soul Daily Inspirations — $22.49
Monday is for dieting. Tuesday is for cravings. Wednesday is for getting on the scale. And Thursday is for reflecting. Between struggling with cravings, deciphering nutrition labels, facing the scale, controlling portions, and setting realistic goals, it's no wondermost diets fail . . . until now.

Hard Evidence — $15.99
Following the discovery of the bullet-ridden body of a Silicon Valley billionaire on the shore, assistant D.A. Dismas Hardy finds himself the prosecutor in San Francisco's murder trial of the century. When a bizarre series of events blows the case wide open, Hardy soon finds himself on the other side of the law—as a lawyer for the defense. Fine.

The Meaning Of Recognition — $46.49
A dazzling new collection of essays to mark the now-not-quite-so-new millennium Literary critic, cultural commentator, TV personality, journalist, poet, political analyst, satirist and Formula One fan: Clive James is a man (and master) of many talents, and the essays collected here are testament to that fact. Whether discussing Bing Crosby, Bruno Schulz or Shakespeare, he manages to prioritise style and substance simultaneously, his tone never less than pitch-perfect, his argument always considered...

How To Grill — $44.49
Master the techniques that make barbeques great with this indispensable show-and-tell by Steven Raichlin. Using more than 1,000 full-colour, step-by-step photographs, How to Grill covers it all, from how to build an ingenious three-zone fire to the secrets of grilling a porter-house, prime rib, fish steak, kebab, or chicken breast. Plus the perfect burger. Includes 100 recipes - one to illustrate each technique - with memorably delicious results!

Spot's Big Book of Colours, Shapes and Numbers — $13.49
Eric Hill published his first Spot title, Where's Spot, in 1980 and was the pioneer of lift-the-flap books. He is now the author of over 50 Spot books in various formats including sticker books, noisy books and lift-the-flap story books and there are 40 million Spot books in print in 60 countires around the world. Eric works from his home in Massachussetts, USA.

The Man Of Fifty — $22.99
Arriving at the family manor, the Major scarcely recognizes his tall, elegant niece as she rushes out to greet him. Surprise soon turns to satisfaction as he learns that she has confessed to being in love with him-and he a 50-year-old man Instantly turning his attention to his appearance, he determines to transform himself into a suitable lover for a young girl. But he must also make his confession to his son, for whom his niece was originally promised. Rather conveniently, however, his son has...

Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 — $22.49
The best, the fastest, the hippest and the most unorthodox account ever published of the US presidential electoral process in all its madness and corruption. In 1972 Hunter S. Thompson, the creator and king of Gonzo journalism, covered the US presidential campaign for Rolling Stone magazine alongside the establishment newsmen of Washington. The result is a classic piece of subversive reportage and a fantastic ride on the rollercoaster of Hunter's uniquely savage imagination. In his own words, written...

The White Divers Of Broome — $22.49
In 1912 Broome was as much 'Asian' as 'Australian'. The town thrived on the hugely profitable, but extremely dangerous, pearl shell industry. It was a frontier town where racial tensions simmered. This is a gripping narrative that echoes with many of the same fears and hopes as society today.

Chocolate Cakes — $15.49

Lost And Found — $11.99
Award-winning picture book about an unlikely friendship against all odds. International best-seller and Blue Peter Book of the Year 2006 -- now in gorgeous miniature gift edition. There once was a boy! and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole. But when they get there,...

Double Cross — $53.49
From the man the Sunday Telegraph" called the 'master of the suspense genre' comes the next high-velocity thriller in the Alex Cross series - James Patterson and Alex Cross fans cannot wait to read DOUBLE CROSS. Alex Cross rejoins the DC police force to confront two of the most diabolical killers he's ever encountered.Just when Alex's life is calming down, he is drawn back into the game to confront a criminal mastermind like no other. The elaborate murders that have stunned Washington, DC, are the...

Barbarossa — $33.49
Carefully researched and beautifully written, this book is a classic of military history. Alan Clark vividly narrates the course of the dramatic and brutal war between the German and Russians on the Eastern Front during the Second World War. From the invasion of Russia mounted on Midsummer's Day 1941 and the German Army's advance to the outskirts of Moscow, to the terrible turning point of Stalingrad and the eventual defeat of the Nazis at the Fall of Berlin after the hard years of fighting and advance...

Spell Of The Highlander — $13.49
Heir to the arcane magic of his Druid ancestors, eleven centuries ago Cian MacKeltar was trapped inside the Dark Glass, one of four coveted Unseelie Hallows, objects of unspeakable power. When the Dark Glass is stolen, an ancient enemy will stop at nothing to reclaim it, destroying everything in his path-including the one woman who may just hold the key to breaking the ninth-century Highlander's dark spell. For Jessi, the muscle-bound sex god in the mirror is not only tantalizingly real, he's offering...

Four Agreements Cards — $22.49
Based on an ancient Toltec wisdom, these cards offer a code of conduct that could transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, happiness, and love. It introduces the agreements: be impeccable with your word; don't take anything personally; don't make assumptions; and always do your best.

The Lollipop Shoes — $56.49
'Who died?' I said. 'Or is it a secret?' 'My mother, Vianne Rocher.' Seeking refuge and anonymity in the cobbled streets of Montmartre, Yanne and her daughters, Rosette and Annie, live peacefully, if not happily, above their little chocolate shop. Nothing unusual marks them out; no red sachets hang by the door. The wind has stopped - at least for a while. Then into their lives blows Zozie de l'Alba, the lady with the lollipop shoes, and everything begins to change...But this new friendship is not...

Barmy British Empire — $13.49
It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: How a war started when a Brit insisted on sitting on a stool? Who wore a necklace made of 50 human skulls? Why a Brit soldier used his own coffin as a wardrobe? Discover all the foul facts about the Barmy British Empire - all the gore and more!

Diego Rivera — $46.99