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Simon & Schuster Ltd Black Roses
Terrifying secrets, torn loyalties, love versus duty, the gripping story of a young actress caught up in highly dangerous events in 1930s Berlin... Berlin, 1933. Warning bells ring across Europe as Hitler comes to power. Clara Vine, an attractive young Anglo-German actress, arrives in Berlin to find work at the famous Ufa studios. Through a chance meeting, she is unwillingly drawn into a circle of Nazi wives, among them Magda Goebbels, Anneliese von Ribbentrop and Goering's girlfriend Emmy Sonnemann. As part of his plan to create a new pure German race, Hitler wants to make sweeping changes to the lives of women, starting with the formation of a Reich Fashion Bureau, instructing women on what to wear and how to behave. Clara is invited to model the dowdy, unflattering clothes. Then she meets Leo Quinn who is working for British intelligence and who sees in Clara the perfect recruit to spy on her new elite friends, using her acting skills to win their confidence. But when Magda Goebbels reveals to Clara a dramatic secret and entrusts her with an extraordinary mission, Clara feels threatened, compromised, desperately caught between her duty towards - and growing affection for - Leo, and the impossibly dangerous task Magda has forced upon her.
£8.99
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Rock Art Made in Translation
Featuring rock art reproductions made by the great German ethnologist Leo Frobenius on his visits to South Africa and Zimbabwe in the 1930s, this collection offers a fascinating look into the past. This account depicts these beautiful museum pieces—some measuring several yards in length—while also considering the issue of copying, or "translating," and its implications of understanding the original. Published to coincide with the copies' first display in the South African Museum after more than 70 years of neglect, this book will certainly engage those interested in the prehistoric roots of art.
£18.95
Formac Publishing,Canada 400 Years in 365 Days: A Day by Day Calendar of Nova Scotia History
400 Years in 365 Days gives readers a fun, trivia-filled record which reflects the communities and peoples of Nova Scotia spanning the past 400+ years. Leo Deveau has assembled over a thousand entries that reflect events in the lives and histories of virtually every settlement and group in the province, covering a range of interests from military history to arts and sports. Illustrating the entries are 300+ visuals including full colour paintings, drawings, photos, and archival objects. This informative, entertaining and illuminating volume is a great reference book and a great gift for anyone interested in Nova Scotias colourful past and lively present.
£20.00
HAL LEONARD MAGIC BEANS
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HAL LEONARD EVERSMILING LIBERTY
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HAL LEONARD CARMINE CARUSO
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HAL LEONARD FOLKSONG PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD
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HAL LEONARD STEVE VAI GUITAR ANTHOLOGY
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University of California Press Understanding Relativity: A Simplified Approach to Einstein's Theories
Nonspecialists with no prior knowledge of physics and only reasonable proficiency with algebra can now understand Einstein's special theory of relativity. Effectively diagrammed and with an emphasis on logical structure, Leo Sartori's rigorous but simple presentation will guide interested readers through concepts of relative time and relative space. Sartori covers general relativity and cosmology, but focuses on Einstein's theory. He tracks its history and implications. He explores illuminating paradoxes, including the famous twin paradox, the "pole-in-the-barn" paradox, and the Loedel diagram, which is an accessible, graphic approach to relativity. Students of the history and philosophy of science will welcome this concise introduction to the central concept of modern physics.
£27.90
Headline Publishing Group A Brush with Death (Bob Skinner series, Book 29): A high profile murder. A long list of suspects. Police Scotland know just the man to send in . . .
When millionaire Leo Speight is found poisoned, Scotland's toughest cop is called in to solve the high-profile case... Skinner joins his old team in a complex murder investigation in the twenty-ninth gripping mystery in Quintin Jardine's bestselling crime series. Praise for Jardine's compelling novels: 'A masterclass in how murder-mysteries ought to be written' Scots MagazineWhen millionaire Leo Speight is found poisoned at his Ayrshire mansion, Police Scotland has a tough case on its hands. Speight was a champion boxer with national hero status, and a long list of lovers and friends stand to benefit from his estate. Did one of them decide to speed things up? Or was jealousy or rivalry the motive?The Security Service wants to stay close to the investigation and they have just the man to send in: ex-Chief Constable Bob Skinner. Skinner might have retired from the police, but solving crimes is in his blood. Combining forces with DI Lottie Mann and DS Dan Provan of Serious Crimes, he's determined to see Speight's murderer put away for a long time. But there's a twist even Bob Skinner couldn't see coming... 'Well constructed, fast-paced, Jardine's narrative has many an ingenious twist and turn' Observer
£9.99
HAL LEONARD CHART HITS 0F 20202021
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HAL LEONARD DOZEN A DAY LIVRE 2 FR LMENTAIRE
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Hal Leonard Recording Unhinged
RECORDING UNHINGED: CREATIVE AND UNCONVENTIONAL MUSIC RECORDING TECHNIQUES
£26.06
Hal Leonard Producing Music with Ableton Live 9
PRODUCING MUSIC WITH ABLETON LIVE 9 SCAO
£18.99
Quercus Publishing Valse Triste
When Michelangelo, a young autistic child, goes missing, Commissario Sergio Striggio is put in charge of the investigation. Searches turn up nothing, but there is an interesting connection with the mother's past: when she was a child, her twin brother also went missing, never to be found. However, Striggio is finding it difficult to concentrate on the case. He is waiting for his father, Pietro, to come and stay. The idea of the visit is torturing him. He fears having to reveal that he is gay - most of all he fears that his partner, Leo, will reveal his sexuality to his father. Pietro, however, has other matters on his mind: he has news of a devastating diagnosis to share with his son.And when his life with Leo unexpectedly collides with his investigation into Michelangelo's disappearance, it seems that in the complicated web of the small town of Bolzano, the truth behind the mystery cannot hide for long.Valse Triste is one of those rare novels in which the quality of the writing is matched by the pace of the narrative. Fois' language is precise and poetic, and the reader is kept guessing by twist after twist.Translated from the Italian by Richard DixonRichard Dixon is a former barrister, and a literary translator from Italian. His previous translations include works by Umberto Eco and Giacomo Leopardi, and poetry by Franco Buffoni and Eugenio De Signoribus.With the support of the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union
£13.49
Scholastic The Funniest Boy in the World
'Fun, unstuffy and wise' Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week 'It will have your children in stitches!' BBC Radio Manchester The laugh-out-loud, against-all-odds triumph of a sequel to one of the bestselling children's debuts of 2021. Billy Plimpton took to the stage and captivated the crowd at the triumphant ending to The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh, and in the sequel, he's going to go viral. Celebrity comedian Leo Leggett takes Billy under his wing, as his new sidekick: when Leo tweets a clip of his stand-up act, Billy suddenly becomes the most famous boy in the country. At first, this is GREAT - all the kids at school think he's cool and he gets to appear on his favourite morning TV show. But Leo's motives turn out to be shady and Billy must turn the tables in a very public way... The idea for this story came from Helen Rutter's son, who has a stammer: she wanted to write the book that he would love to read, starring a child like him. packed with brilliant jokes and one-liners to make kids roar with laughter a book to encourage empathy and kindness in young readers Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Lisa Thompson and Jenny Pearson. Praise for The Boy Who Made Everyone Laugh Winner of the Lollies Children's Book Prize 2023 Shortlisted for the 2022 Blue Peter Book Award Shortlisted for the 2022 Costa Children's Book Award Selected for the 2022 Read For Empathy Collection 'Very funny, very touching, very truthful - a total delight to read.'Jacqueline Wilson 'Amazing' Noel Fielding 'This incredible debut tugs at your heartstrings and makes you laugh out loud in equal measure. I guarantee you'll be cheering along in the final pages!' Lisa Thompson 'It's Wonder with one-liners.' Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher 'As warm and wise as it is funny.' Shappi Khorsandi 'A laugh out loud story, the like of which I've never read before.' Kerry Godliman 'This book is a great way of showing children how to be confident and winners by having a sense of humour and making others laugh.' Baroness Floella Benjamin 'This book is brilliant. It is funny, wise, kind and exciting.' Marcus Brigstocke 'So funny and joyful.'Rachel Parris
£7.99
HAL LEONARD COOL BEANS VOL2
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HAL LEONARD FIRST 50 SONGS YOU SHOULD PLAY ON RECORD
£12.82
Hal Leonard Recording Vocals with Dave Pensado
PENSADO'S STRIVE EDUCATION SERIES: RECORDING VOCALS WITH DAVE PENSADO
£18.99
Hal Leonard The 11 Contracts That Every Artist Songwriter and Producer Should Know
11 CONTRACTS THAT EVERY ARTIST SONGWRITER AND PRODUCER MUST KNOW
£45.00
HAL LEONARD JAMES HORNER COLLECTION
£22.50
Hal Leonard Electronic Dance Music Grooves
ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC GROOVES: HOUSE TECHNO HIP-HOP DUBSTEP AND MORE!
£32.37
Hal Leonard The Studio Musicians Handbook
THE STUDIO MUSICIANS HANDBOOKSOFTCVR W/DVD
£29.83
Cornerstone Making History
Michael Young is a brilliant young history student whose life is changed when he meets Leo Zuckerman, an ageing physicist with a theory that can change worlds. Together they realise that they have the power to alter history and eradicate a great evil. But tinkering with timelines is more dangerous than they can imagine and nothing - past, present or future - will ever be the same again. 'The tensions and resolutions are intrinsically comic, made still more enjoyable by [Fry's] sinuous invention and cleverness at caricature' Spectator 'Sprightly and entertaining' Telegraph
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Hal Leonard Corporation Leading Tones: Reflections on Music, Musicians and the Music Industry
ÊLeading TonesÊ is a glimpse into several aspects of the musical world. There are portions devoted to Leonard Slatkin's life as a musician and conductor portraits of some of the outstanding artists with whom he has worked as well as anecdotes and stories both personal and professional. Much of the book discusses elements of the industry that are troubling and difficult during this first part of the 21st century. Auditions critics fiscal concerns and labor negotiations are all matters that today's conductors must be aware of and this book provides helpful suggested solutions. ÊLeading TonesÊ is intended not only for musicians but also for the music lover who wishes to know more about what goes into being a conductor.
£35.56
Transworld Publishers Ltd Keep Her Quiet
'Will keep you reading long into the night. I absolutely loved it.' Lesley Kara'Absolutely outstanding.' Lauren North________________________________Jenny has just given birth to the baby she's always wanted. She's never been this happy.Her husband, Leo, knows this baby girl can't be his. He's never felt so betrayed.The same night, a vulnerable young woman, Hannah, wakes to find her newborn lifeless beside her. She's crazed with grief.When chance throws Hannah into Leo's path, they make a plan that will have shattering consequences for all of them.Years later, a sixteen-year-old girl reads an article in a newspaper, and embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about herself. But what she learns will put everything she has ever known - and her own life - in grave danger. Because some people will go to desperate lengths to protect the secrets their lives are built on . . .________________________________'As always, Emma Curtis's clever skilful writing keeps the reader racing through the pages.' Jane Corry'A blood-chilling scenario that set my heart racing . . . Emma Curtis is the queen of the unputdownable thriller.' Nuala Ellwood *****READERS CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT KEEP HER QUIET'Lots of twists and turns, suspense and heart-stopping moments' 'The type of book that you GENUINELY can't put down' 'Emma Curtis just gets better all the time' 'This book will suck you right in and you won't want to stop reading' 'With each page I turned the intensity of this psychological thriller increased'
£8.42
Rebellion Publishing Ltd. Badtime Bedtime Stories
Once upon a badtime...In these explosive, hysterical comics, Dr Jeykll and Mr Snide, Little Miss Muffet and Little Red Riding Hood run wild in chaotic retellings of beloved tales. These anarchic, frenzied comics stories from the pen of Leo Baxendale are the arguably the jewel of the British humour comics, beloved by many for their DIY storybook aesthetic when they were originally printed in Monster Fun. Now, in this stunning new collection, the comics are restored to their full glory, while reprinted in a smaller style to retain the intimate feel of the originals. Crammed with gags and hidden details, these Badtime Bedtime Stories are the perfect late night read for kids and grown ups!
£15.29
HAL LEONARD MOSAIC VOLUME 2
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HAL LEONARD NOS TOUTPETITS AU PIANO
£15.17
Hal Leonard Corporation First 50 Guitar Duets: You Should Play
£15.99
Hal Leonard Mixing and Mastering with Cubase
MIXING AND MASTERING WITH CUBASE - QUICK PRO GUIDES SERIES
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Hal Leonard Corporation Disney Songs: Easy Instrumental Duets - Two Clarinets
£12.43
Hal Leonard Corporation Disney's My First Songbook: Volume 5: a Treasury of Favorite Songs to Sing and Play
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Hal Leonard Corporation 95 Waltzes by 16 Composers for Piano: Schirmer'S Library of Musical Classics, Vol. 2132
£17.93
Hachette Children's Group Stargirl
Soon to be an original film on Disney+ streaming service!Before ELEANOR AND PARK, there was STARGIRL. The seminal life-affirming YA novel celebrating first love and self-acceptance - now in a beautiful new edition for the next generation of readers.She's as magical as the desert sky. As mysterious as her own name. Nobody knows who she is or where she's from. But everyone loves her for being different. And she captures Leo's heart with just one smile. STARGIRL is a classic of our time that celebrates being true to ourselves and the thrill of first love. A life-changing read that touches souls of all ages.
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Hal Leonard Corporation The New Decade Series
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Gary Martin Leong Ride to Life
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Hal Leonard Corporation Hallelujah - Vocal Solo/Piano Accompaniment
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Hal Leonard Corporation 50 Pop Songs for Kids: For Flute
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Hal Leonard Corporation 101 Disney Songs: Recorder
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Hal Leonard Corporation Disney Goes Classical: 15 Favorite Songs
£16.74
Hal Leonard Corporation Christmas Classics - Instant Piano Songs: Simple Sheet Music + Audio Play-Along
£15.99
Hal Leonard Corporation Rock Classics for Ukulele
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Hal Leonard Corporation First Fingerstyle Songs
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Hal Leonard Corporation Pride & Prejudice: Piano Play-Along Volume 76
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Hal Leonard Corporation Jazz Funk PlayAlong
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Hal Leonard Corporation Disney: Super Easy Songbook - 60 Simple Arrangements for Piano
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Hal Leonard Corporation First 50 Songs: You Should Play on Acoustic Guitar
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