Gwildors arctic people have cruelly imprisoned Koldo the Arctic Warrior. Koldo is a good Beast who wants to protect the land so Tom sets about freeing him. But the shocking arrival of Freya Mistress of the Beasts brings a new & terrible danger... Dont miss KRABB MASTER OF THE SEA
- HAWKITE ARROW OF THE AIR
- ROKK THE WALKING MOUNTAIN
- TREMA THE EARTH LORD
- AMICTUS THE BUG QUEEN



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Cambridge 1961. A group of students set off on the trip of a lifetime. Against the backdrop of the Cold War they travel through the Soviet Union to the Middle East South Asia & on to Africa. Their mode of transport? The iconic VW Kombi. This book tells the story of that trip not just the people they met & the places they saw but the many experiences
- sometimes nerve-wracking sometimes bizarre
- that they encountered along the way. It provides a fascinating insight into a world on the brink of change
- seen through the eyes of nine young men fresh from university. The two VW Kombis doggedly traversed treacherous mountain passes near-impossible roads jungle tracks & river crossings on their journey through Anatolia the Middle East Asia & Africa. This book is an affectionate & highly entertaining re-creation of the relationship between the nine young travellers & their companions the two VW Kombis which functioned as transport shelter canteen & home. It is also a tribute to the determined & rugged determination of the VW Kombi whose descendants still tackle the highways & the more daunting roads of the world.


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This work discusses hope struggle & defiance in the face of overwhelming odds. This is a compelling tale of love & courage in dangerous & desperate times. ' Krakow the City of Kings was no longer mine. I had become a foreigner in the place I had always called home.' It is the year 1939. Overnight Jewish nineteen-year-old Emma Bau's world is turned upside down when Germany invades Pol&. & after only six weeks of marriage her husband Jacob a member of the Resistance is forced to flee. Escaping the ghetto Emma assumes a new Christian identity & finds work at Nazi headquarters. As secretary to the charismatic Kommandant Richwalder Emma vows to use her unique position to gather intelligence for the Resistance by any means necessary. Poignant affecting & gripping Kommandant's Girl" is the beautifully written story of one woman's struggle to survive one of the darkest periods in human history." ...

Tom's most challenging Quest awaits! He must rescue his mother from devious Wizard Velmal by finding six potion ingredients all guarded by the terrifying Beasts of Kayonia. Can Tom & his companions brave the Dead Desert & conquer Komodo the Lizard King...? ...

A Japanese inspired card designed by Natalie Barton with an illustration of Kookie the geisha in a field of bamboo on a background of yellows gold & pale blues. The message on the front reads &8216;make a wish&8217;. This card is blank inside for your own message & comes with a white envelope ready for posting. Approximate

Dimensions 14.5 x 13.5 cm

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Great for boys with a huge collectability factor bolstered by the collectors' cards in the back of the books & links to an excellent interactive website. Koraka was a gentle shepherdess until evil Wizard Malvel transformed her into a hideous winged Beast! If Tom is to stop Malvel reaching the Eternal Flame he must outwit this bloodthirsty creature. Can he survive? ...

The Koran is a book apart not only as Holy Scripture for Muslims but as the supreme classic of Arabic literature. In its 114 Suras or chapters it comprises the total of revelations believed to have been communicated to the prophet Muhammad as a final expression of God's will & purpose for man. The revelations were received over a number of years the first dating from AD 610 the last shortly before Muhammad's death in AD 632 & the definitive canon was established some twenty years later. The Koran is neither prose nor poetry but a unique fusion of both. In his attempt to convey the sublime rhetoric of the original Professor Arberry has carefully studied the intricate & richly varied rhythms which
- apart from the message itself
- serve to explain the Koran's undeniable claim to rank among the greatest literary masterpieces of mankind. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more.

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The Koran" is universally accepted by Muslims to be the infallible Word of God as first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by the Angel Gabriel nearly fourteen hundred years ago. Its 114 chapters or surahs recount the narratives central to Muslim belief & together they form one of the world's most influential prophetic works & a literary masterpiece in its own right. But above all the " Koran" provides the rules of conduct that remain fundamental to the Muslim faith today: prayer fasting pilgrimage to Mecca & absolute faith in God." ...

With the current turmoil in the Middle East there is a growing interest about Islam the worlds second largest religion & one of the fastest growing & its holy book the Koran (or Quran). Now with this easy-to-follow plain-English guide you can explore the history structure & basic tenets of Islams sacred scripture. The Koran For Dummies is for non-Muslims interested in the Koran as well as Muslims looking to deepen their understanding. Islamic scholar Sohaib Sultan provides a clear road map revealing: * The meaning of Koran & its basic message * The Korans place in history & in Islamic spiritual life * Explanations of its language structure & narrative style * How to live by the Korans teachings * The Korans role in key global issues such as Jihad vs. terrorism * Different interpretations of the Koran No other book provides such a straightforward look at what the Koran says how it says it & how believers live according to its guidance. From how the Koran was received by Mohammed & how it was compiled to how its interpreted by Islams two main branches youll see how to put the Islamic faith in perspective. Plus youll discover: * What the Koran really says about women & civil law * How Islam relates to Judaism & Christianity * The Korans view of God prophets mankind & the self * How its teachings are lived & recited every day by devout Muslims * Common misconceptions of the Koran * How to raise a family the Koranic way Complete with lists of important passages Koranic terminology famous"es & further reading resources The Koran For Dummies makes it easy & enjoyable for you to grasp the teachings & significance of Islams holy book. ...

The Korean Peninsula is a true travel gem: the South a high-tech nation with a reverence for tradition & the ways of old Asia; the North a challenging geopolitical enigma. Simon Richmond Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 97 maps 32 National & Provincial Parks visited 27 festivals & events Countless dips into oncheon" spas Inspirational photos Comprehensive planning tools Outdoor activities feature In-depth background" ...