The Big Send-Off


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Off! Off! Off! Danebridge school football team - captained by goalie Chris Weston - have had a shaky season in the League, but a good Cup run. Now they face a crucial semi-final replay - a match they must win if they are to meet their arch-rivals, Shenby, in the Final. Will Chris lift the Cup? Find out what happens in this new action-packed story in the bestselling BIG soccer series - everything from a nerve-jangling penalty shootout to a shock sending-off!




The Hardcore Truth


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Long before he became 'Hardcore Holly,' Robert Howard was a fighter. From humble beginnings to fame as an internationally known superstar, The Hardcore Truth tells the story of Bob's life including his 16 years working for Vince McMahon. In this rollercoaster tale of success and frustration, replete with missed opportunities, broken promises and a broken neck, Bob shares his uncompromising views on the present wrestling landscape with fascinating insights into the world leader in sports entertainment.




The Busy Body


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“Merriment, mayhem and a plot that really keeps you guessing” from the Grand Master of Mystery and author of the John Dortmunder novels (Kirkus Reviews). The corpse isn’t anybody special—a low-level drug courier—but it has been so long since the organization’s last grand funeral that Nick Rovito decides to give the departed a big send-off. He pays for a huge church, a procession of Cadillacs, and an ocean of flowers, and enjoys the affair until he learns the dead man is going to his grave wearing the blue suit. Rovito summons Engel, his right-hand man, and tells him to get a shovel. Inside the lining of the blue suit jacket is $250,000 worth of uncut heroin, smuggled back from Baltimore the day the courier died. When Engel’s shovel strikes coffin, he braces himself for the encounter with the dead man. But the coffin is empty, the heroin gone, and Engel has no choice but to track down the missing body or face his boss’s wrath.




Karnsville


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Tom is a member of the Knox City Chapter of the Church of God Almighty. He turns 21 and is sent to establish a new church and win souls. Tom is assigned to Karnsville, a community of nut cases. Karnsville is the worst backwater, redneck community on earth. Youll meet Tim and Spanky and their girl friend, Box O Rocks, who lives in their trailer with them. But, there is a secret below Karnsville . . . read and maybe youll find out.




Around the World in Farty Haze


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Nineteen-year-old Simon Fawkes suffers from a spasmodic wind problem as he hauls his fat bulk through this hilarious account of a journey through the Americas. From seedy San Francisco sex clubs through stomach upsets in Mexico, uncontrollable flatulence at Machu Picchu, becoming stranded in a snowdrift in Bolivia to being sick at a foam party, the tale is told in a way that makes the tears stream. His humour operates at many levels; from the subtle to the toilet. But this is much more than just a tale about farting. Skilfully crafted, we gain a witty insight into the places and characters the author encounters in this illuminating travel story. 'A bizarre cross between Bill Bryson and Viz' Fairlight and Richmond Times 'Michael Palin with wind...a mix of fantastic humour and fascinating insights' Penny Trait, Yorkshire Evening Telegraph 'Superb...a breath of fresh air' R Spoker, New Lad Magazine




The Great Siberian Sushi Run


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***JUST RELEASED ***The Bering Sea and the Aleutian Islands represent one of the most fascinating, yet rarely visited places on the planet. In this true story, three private boats venture from Seattle to Japan, via Alaska, the Bering Sea, the Aleutian Islands and Siberia. This is their story of exploration and adventure. 100s of photos!




Believe You Me!


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"Believe You Me!" by Nina Wilcox Putnam is a charming, light, and odd story of a female dancer's life during WWI in New York City. Nina Wilcox Putnam lived an amazingly varied life, dabbling in careers ranging from millinery to comic strip writing, and creating the first 1040 tax form for the IRS. Her varied life experiences inspired her to create interesting and compelling stories that kept people guessing.




Bobby Blake on a Plantation; Or, Lost in the Great Swamp


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In 'Bobby Blake on a Plantation; Or, Lost in the Great Swamp' by Frank A. Warner, readers are transported to a tumultuous time in American history where young Bobby Blake finds himself lost in a great swamp on a southern plantation. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the book depicts the challenges and adventures Bobby faces as he navigates the dangers of the plantation and its surroundings. Warner's work is considered a classic example of 19th-century children's literature, blending elements of adventure and social commentary in a compelling narrative. The vivid descriptions and moral teachings throughout the book provide a valuable insight into the mindset of the era. Frank A. Warner, a prolific author of children's literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in the South during the antebellum period. His firsthand knowledge of the social and political climate of the time infuses the story with authenticity and depth. 'Bobby Blake on a Plantation' is a must-read for those interested in historical children's literature or looking for an engaging tale that explores important themes of the past.




The Monument 14 Trilogy


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Fourteen kids from Monument, Colorado find themselves trapped in a superstore. Outside, violent storms rage and a dangerous chemical leaks into the atmosphere, killing some and changing others into something not quite human. The kids must band together if they want to live. But it won’t be easy, and there’s no telling what kind of world they’ll be left with. Emmy Laybourne’s Monument 14 trilogy is an action-adventure thrill ride that will have readers’ hearts racing. Includes all three books in the series, Monument 14, Sky on Fire, and Savage Drift. “A tense, claustrophobic, and fast-paced thriller.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review




Reports


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