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A brand new Agatha Christie omnibus, bringing together all four stand-alone novels she wrote in the 1960s and early 70s — Endless Night, By the Pricking of My Thumbs, Passenger to Frankfurt and her last book Postern of Fate. Agatha Christie's imaginative crime novels and thrillers made her a household name from the 1920s right through to her final books in the early 1970s. Best known as the creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple, her prolific output would bring her publisher William Collins at least one book every year. Twenty of her contemporary crime novels were to feature neither Poirot or Marple, instead a wide range of ingenious plots would be played out by a selection of amateur sleuths, professional detectives, young adventuresses or unwary bystanders caught up in unforeseen events. This collection of five omnibuses gathers together the twenty stand-alone novels, presenting them chronologically and providing a fascinating window on a changing world though six decades of investigation. Presented in this way, recurring characters — including Superintendent Battle, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, Colonel Johnny Race and Ariadne Oliver — rub shoulders with many who would appear only in one book, and the result is a selection of some of the finest mystery writing ever. Here is the answer to the question of what Agatha Christie might have been had she not invented Poirot or Marple — and the answer undoubtedly is still The Queen of Crime!

This is a translation of three medieval tales. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Pearl are two poems by an unknown author written in about 1400. Sir Gawain is a romance, a fairy-tale for adults, full of life and colour; but it is also much more than this, being at the same time a powerful moral tale which examines religious and social values. Pearl is apparently an elegy on the death of a child, a poem pervaded with a sense of great personal loss: but, like Gawain it is also a debate on much less tangible matters. Sir Orfeo is a slighter romance, belonging to an earlier and different tradition. The three translations represent the complete rhyme and alliterative schemes of the original.

A wombat's work is never done! Take a trip with a wombat, and discover the ins and outs of her day in this modern classic Australian picture book. There are holes to be dug and territory to be defended — and don't forget all the eating and sleeping that needs to be squeezed in too!

This atlas is ideal for the driver in central London. The large scale and high level of detail make it an essential purchase. This atlas is ideal for all drivers in London; professional drivers; businesses; and residents. This large format atlas is the chosen product of many professional drivers in London. It has an extensive area of coverage, and is ideal for route planning and driving in London. To aid map reading, the busy central London area is shown at an extra large scale. The atlas includes: London and M25 route planning maps; an index to places of interest; full index to street names; and clear colour-coded roads and buildings. It extends from Heathrow in the west to Barking in the east, and from Edmonton in the north to Beckenham in the south. The main mapping is at 1:15,000 (4.25 inches to 1 mile), Central London at 1:7500 (8.5 inches to 1 mile).

he Ultimate resource for all things bathroom, from layout, to style to color and appliances. Thousands of at-a-glance bathroom combinations take the mystery out of planning precisely what you want in your next bathroom.

Fletcher Moon has never been like other kids. For one thing, he has had to suffer the humiliating nickname «Half Moon» because of his short stature. But the real reason Fletcher is different is that ever since he was a baby, he's had a nose for sniffing out mysteries. And after graduating at the top of his Internet class, he is officially certified as the youngest detective in the world. He even has a silver-plated detective's badge to prove it. Everything is going along fine until two things happen: a classmate hires him to solve a crime, and his prized badge is stolen. All signs point to the town's most notorious crime family, the Sharkeys. As Fletcher follows the clues, evidence of a conspiracy begins to emerge. But before he can crack the case, Fletcher finds himself framed for a serious crime. To clear his name, he will have to pair up with the unlikeliest of allies and go on the run from the authorities. Fletcher has twelve hours to find the guilty party — or he «is» the guilty party.

A key backlist title from the highly acclaimed author of The Naked and the Dead and The Fight. War hero, ex-Congressman, a professor of 'popular but somewhat notorious reputation', television personality and husband of the rich and beautiful Deborah ('a girl who would have been bored by a diamond as big as the Ritz'), Stephen Rojack lived the American Dream . But his enviable life concealed a strange tension, the constant 'itch to jump', and when one day he finally cracks and strangles his luscious wife, he unleashes a personality of undreamt-of ferocity. A wanted murderer, Rojack is suddenly catapulted into an alien world of gangsters, crumbling tenements and downtown bars. Here, he meets Cherry, a small-time singer who ekes out her living in sleazy nightclubs, waiting for a break. She's the woman Rojack falls for, dangerously, desperately, tragically! A powerful exploration of one man's quest for depravity, An American Dream shocked the USA on first publication in 1965 with its graphic depictions of sex and violence. One of the key works of twentieth-century American literature, the novel's white-hot prose makes it, for many, Mailer's finest achievement.

One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of the rise and fall, birth and death of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendia family. Inventive, amusing, magnetic, sad, and alive with unforgettable men and women — brimming with truth, compassion, and a lyrical magic that strikes the soul — this novel is a masterpiece in the art of fiction.

This new volume in the DesignSource series provides an astounding source of ideas and inspiration for homeowners, designers, and decorators. Hundreds of pages of diverse, individual examples display the diversity of design solutions that can be applied to any room. Here are ideas for arrangement, colour, texture, material, and finishes that illuminate the myriad ways to personalize spaces and create a dream home.

With over 1000 illustrated words, Collins Big Cat Picture Dictionary is a great way to build up your child's vocabulary. Arranged thematically, children can look and find lots of words in a variety of familiar, colourful settings, from At the Beach, to On the Farm. Additional language support is given at the back of the dictionary. Over 1000 words are provided in this illustrated picture dictionary, arranged thematically. Find the words in the central picture, with Big Cat as your guide. Can you spot signs of Big Cat on each spread?

A dark, chilling psychological thriller from the number one bestselling author of the Emperor series. Blackwater is being published as part of the Quick Reads initiative on World Book Day 2006. How do you know when you're in too deep? Davey has always lived in the shadow of his older brother, a smiling sociopath who will stop at nothing to protect himself and his family. But when the shadowy figure of Denis Tanter comes into Davey's life, how far will the bond of brotherhood reach?

This is the rebranded version of the first edition of the bestselling Collins English-Japanese Gem Dictionary, which covers all the words and phrases learners will need to know. This dictionary provides the best coverage of today's language and usage for learners of Japanese in a handy package. With its extensive coverage, the Collins English-Japanese Gem is the indispensable small dictionary for learners of Japanese. The dictionary offers extra help with translating essential vocabulary, and thousands of phrases. Full Japanese pronunciation is given in romanized form.

From master of rhyme Jack Prelutsky comes a flurry of winter poetry just right to usher in the season of ice and snow.

The ponies are planning a very special surprise for a very special friend. Join them as they make their secret scrapbook.

Jojo Harvey is a dead ringer for Jessica Rabbit and the most ferocious literary agent in town. A former NYPD cop, she now lives in London making million-dollar book deals while trying to make partner at her firm... all the while sleeping with the boss man. Lily Wright is an author who believes in karma, and is waiting for the sky to fall after stealing her former best friend's man. Though her first book failed to sell, her life turns upside down when her most recent book becomes a huge bestseller. Gemma Hogan is an event designer extraordinary, but her personal life is nonexistent after losing the love of her life and her best friend in one fell swoop. To make matters worse, her father has just left her mother. While taking care of her mother, she e-mails a close colleague about her frustrations, who in turn forwards the hilarious e-mails to a famous literary agent named Jojo Harvey, who just happens to represent her former friend, now enemy, Lily Wright... Written in the charming and chatty voice that has become Marian Keyes' signature style, this hilarious and heartwarming novel proves there are three sides to every story.. especially in the world of publishing!

In the middle years of the ninth-century, the fierce Danes stormed onto British soil, hungry for spoils and conquest. Kingdom after kingdom fell to the ruthless invaders until but one realm remained. And suddenly the fate of all England — and the course of history — depended upon one man, one king. From New York Times bestselling storyteller Bernard Cornwell comes a rousing epic adventure of courage, treachery, duty, devotion, majesty, love, and battle as seen through the eyes of a young warrior who straddled two worlds.

Originally part of the Dr. Seuss Miniature Library , this mini hardback edition is now available on its own. House, Mouse! Hop, Pop! Cup, Pup! Learning about words that rhyme has never been more fun — simply change the first letter and the whole word changes! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat , and ranking among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.

In 1347, a year of conflict and unrest, Thomas of Hookton returns to England to pursue the Holy Grail. Among the flames of the Hundred Years War, a sinister enemy awaits the fabled archer and mercenary soldier: a bloodthirsty Dominican Inquisitor who also seeks Christendom's most holy relic. But neither the horrors of the battlefield nor sadistic torture at the Inquisitor's hands can turn Thomas from his sworn mission. And his thirst for vengeance will never be quenched while the villainous black rider who destroyed everything he loved still lives. From internationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell comes the spellbinding second chapter in his Grail Quest — the majestic epic adventure of duty, war, and destiny that began with The Archer's Tale.

This is the most complete how-to-draw book available on erotic manga — from a world renowned illustration studio. It is an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide to creating your own erotic manga characters. Create your own manga fantasy step-by-step! With it's adult-orientated themes, Erotic Manga — known as Hentai or H-Manga — fascinates grown-up fans of Japanese comics as well as afficiandos of adult art. This comprehensive guide takes the How to Draw Manga series to the next level, teaching artists of all levels, from beginner to advanced, the basics of creating charaters from shonen and softcore hentai comics. It includes an easy step-by-step tutorial for progressing, from black-and-white sketch to final colour piece, accompanied by practical suggestions, hints and tips.

From the rising star of children's picture books comes the magical tale of friendship and loneliness, a boy, and a penguin. 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, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn't what the penguin was looking for after all!

Someone at Stallery Mansion is changing the world. At first, only small details, but the changes get bigger and bigger. It's up to Conrad, a twelve-year-old with terrible karma who's just joined the mansion's staff, to find out who is behind it. But he's not the only one snooping around. His fellow servant-in-training, Christopher Chant, is charming, confident, and from another world, with a mission of his own — rescuing his friend, lost in an alternate Stallery Mansion. Can they save the day before Conrad's awful fate catches up with them?

Fans of the movie can follow along with this storybook illustrated with scenes taken directly from the animated film.

An exciting addition to the Easy Learning range, the new Easy Learning Spanish Conversation offers the user a unique guide to communicating in Spanish. Developed as part of the Collins Education and Lifeskills stream, the new Collins Easy Learning Spanish Conversation has been written for learners of Spanish of all ages, whether you are learning Spanish at school, in an evening class, for business or in order to go on holiday. Plus free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence.

Now in colour, the Collins French Gem Verbs offers the learner of French extensive coverage of French verbs in a compact, portable format. Developed as part of the Collins Education and Life Skills streams, this book is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work. Have confidence: the Collins French Gem Verbs offers full conjugations of 112 French verbs, both regular and irregular. Get it right: it also contains an alphabetical index of over 2,000 French verbs each cross-referred to its model verb. Get there fast: now in colour for the first time, the clear layout ensures that users find the information they want quickly and easily.