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Chess Rivals of the 19th Century

With 300 Annotated Games

By: Tony Cullen

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Chess Rivals of the 19th Century

With 300 Annotated Games

By: Tony Cullen

Many historical chess books focus on individual 19th century masters and tournaments yet little is written covering the full scope of competitive chess through the era. This volume provides a comprehensive overview, with more than a third of the 300 annotated games analyzed by past masters and checked by powerful engines. Players such as Max Lange and Cochrane, known to the chess public only by the name given to a fierce attack or gambit, are brought to life. Fifty masters are each given their own chapter, with brief biographies, results and anecdotes and an endgame section for most chapters.

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McFarland

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1476680728

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9781476680729

Kenny & the Dragon

By: Tony DiTerlizzi

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Kenny & the Dragon

By: Tony DiTerlizzi

Kenny Rabbit tries to save his friend, the dragon, after he is labeled a community nuisance by the simple people of Roundbrook village, who arrange for the creature to be fought by St. George.

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Simon and Schuster

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1442436514

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9781442436510

Miraculous Rhymes

The Writing of Gautier de Coinci

By: Tony Hunt

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Miraculous Rhymes

The Writing of Gautier de Coinci

By: Tony Hunt

The first published general study of an unduly neglected writer whose stylistic legacy remains unique in the Middle Ages. The well-connected, northern-French monk and musician Gautier de Coinci (1177/8-1236) occupies an unassailable position as one of the most exceptional vernacular writers of the Middle Ages, concerning whom there is nevertheless nofull length study in English. In a meticulously planned and supervised collection of miracles of Our Lady, which survive in a remarkable number of manuscripts, some beautifully illustrated, Gautier deploys his outstanding talentsas a composer of songs, an acerbic satirist, an audacious inventor of rich and equivocal rhymes (of a virtuosity unparalleled before the "Grands Rhetoriqueurs" on the eve of the Renaissance), a confident lexical innovator, an exuberant exponent of rhetorical wordplay, an incisive observer of contemporary society, and a man of profound personal piety. This study of word-patterning in Gautier seeks to compensate for the dearth of stylistic studies ofOld French and to examine in detail the relationship between rhetoric and religion, "courtoisie" and Mariolatry, aristocratic tastes and the way to spiritual renewal. Gautier's writing strategy is shown to be a means to rise beyond secular, aristocratic values by building on them and transcending them rather than opposing and rejecting them. TONY HUNT is a Fellow of St Peter's College, Oxford.

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DS Brewer

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1843841266

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9781843841265

Dangerous Weapons: The Ruy Lopez

By: John Emms,Tony Kosten,John Cox

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Dangerous Weapons: The Ruy Lopez

By: John Emms,Tony Kosten,John Cox

Do you need to freshen up your chess openings? Stun your opponents with new and exciting ideas! Dangerous Weapons is a series of opening books which supply the reader with an abundance of hard-hitting ideas to revitalize his or her opening repertoire. In this book, three opening experts team up and take a contemporary look at the Ruy Lopez, one of the most popular chess openings. Instead of analysing the well-trodden main lines they concentrate on fresh or little-explored variations, selecting a wealth of 'dangerous' options for both colours. Whether playing White or Black, a study of this book will leave you confident and fully-armed, and your opponents running for cover! * A modern study of the Ruy Lopez * Packed with original ideas and analysis * Ideal weapons to shock your opponents

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Everyman Chess

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1781940088

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9781781940082

A Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands

Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde

By: Tony Clarke

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A Field Guide to the Birds of the Atlantic Islands

Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores, Cape Verde

By: Tony Clarke

This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. Birds of the Atlantic Islands covers all resident, migrant and vagrant species found in Macaronesia which comprises the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Cape Verde. Over 450 resident, migrant and vagrant species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Species accounts are accompanied with concise text outlining bird identification, status, range, distribution and voice. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of this region. The Atlantic Islands shelter a remarkable diversity of birds, many seriously endangered with small and vulnerable ranges. It further covers the climate, geography and ornithological history of these incredible islands, as well as practical guidance on the best birdwatching areas.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472982886

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9781472982889

Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism 2011-2012

By: Ken Siri,Tony Lyons

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Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism 2011-2012

By: Ken Siri,Tony Lyons

Information for every parent of a child with autism, updated and revised with the latest...

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1616082526

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9781616082529

Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism 2010-2011

By: Ken Siri,Tony Lyons

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Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism 2010-2011

By: Ken Siri,Tony Lyons

For parents of children with autism, research is a full-time job. For parents with limited time, ability, or resources to do this, Ken Siri and Tony Lyons have compiled the latest in autism theory, research, and treatment. Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism contains contributions from more than eighty experts on a variety of therapies, models, and multifaceted evaluation and treatment centers. Each contributor gives the reader a basic description of the topic, including its scientific rationale, development, risks, and benefits. Siri and Lyons include the therapies of the future, focusing on current clinical trials, ongoing research, and the researchers striving to better understand autism and find new treatments.

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Simon and Schuster

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1626367760

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Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism, Fourth Edition

By: Ken Siri,Tony Lyons

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Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism, Fourth Edition

By: Ken Siri,Tony Lyons

The parents of children with autism know that learning about treatments is a full-time job. For parents with limited time, ability, or resources, Ken Siri and Tony Lyons have compiled the latest in autism research and treatment. Exploring the possible causes of autism and presenting novel therapies, medications, and interventions, Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism contains contributions from more than ninety experts on a wide variety of research findings, therapies, models, and multifaceted evaluation and treatment centers. Revised and fully updated to include the latest developments, this fourth edition includes up-to-date information on mitochondrial, antifungal, and physical therapy treatments; about speech, art, music, and sound therapies; and how diets, HANDLE, indigenous healing, and other exciting new treatments can be used to help your child. It also addresses developing technologies, like the iPad, which provides hundreds of apps that help kids with autism communicate and organize their day, and helps parents keep track of therapy schedules. Filled with case studies and research, Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism is a detailed and informative guide for anyone affected by autism.

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Simon and Schuster

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1629142905

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9781629142906

C Programming

By: Tony Royce

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C Programming

By: Tony Royce

A carefully paced introduction to programming in the C language, this book assumes only a limited previous knowledge of computers and programming. Each concept and feature of the language is presented as a short lesson, usually restricted to two text pages, illustrated by practical worked examples and supplemented with exercises to aid student self study. The book will appeal to a broad range of student who is required to study the C programming language, whether at further education or at higher education level.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1349137596

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9781349137596

The Eboncane Expedition

By: Tony P White

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The Eboncane Expedition

By: Tony P White

The follow-up to 'Dargrim's Dungeon', 'The Eboncane Expedition', flings Dargrim Eboncane into a wry and explorational adventure pocked with silliness, sarcasm and unhinged gnomish weaponry, wrought by the salubriously bonkers creativity of writer and doodler Tony P White. Airships are all the rage in any budding fantasy kingdom, and the same can be said of The Realm, which has just discovered that apparently the world has Other Realms in it. This shattering revelation calls for derring-do and heroism, but instead local villain-about-town Dargrim is sent to explore the ever-broadening horizon on a boat tied to a big balloon. Turns out evil's just as much beyond his doorstep as on it... and moreover, is adamant on wiping its shoes on the carpet. It will take cunning, guile, and definitely not getting distracted by sexy legs to win the day; and as allegiances shift, Dargrim discovers that sometimes, it really is best just to stay indoors with milk and biscuits after all.

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Lulu.com

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129135669X

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9781291356694

The Royal Auxiliary Air Force

Commemorating 100 Years of Service

By: Frances Louise Wilkinson,Tony Freeman

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The Royal Auxiliary Air Force

Commemorating 100 Years of Service

By: Frances Louise Wilkinson,Tony Freeman

Owing its origins to Lord Trenchard’s desire to establish an elite corps of civilians who would serve their country in flying squadrons during their spare time, the Auxiliary Air Force (AAF) was first formed in October 1924. Today, the Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) is the primary reinforcement capability for the regular RAF. It consists of paid volunteers who, at weekends, evenings and holidays, train to support the RAF, particularly in times of national emergency and conflict. This has seen the AAF play important roles in the Battle of Britain, its squadrons claiming 30 per cent of enemy ‘kills’. Other notable achievements by AAF pilots include the first German aircraft destroyed over the British mainland and its territorial waters, the first U-boat to be destroyed with the aid of airborne radar, the first destruction of a V-1 flying bomb, and an AAF squadron claimed the highest score of any British night fighter squadron. It was an AAF squadron which was the first to be equipped with jet-powered aircraft. Receiving ‘Royal’ status in 1947 in recognition of its contribution to victory in the Second World War, the RAuxAF also came to the fore during the Cold War providing home defense as the regular squadrons were shipped to hotspots around the world. In more recent times, squadrons and personnel of the RAuxAF have seen action in Iraq and Afghanistan This book presents, for the first time, the history and development of all the squadrons and units that made up the Auxiliary and the Royal Auxiliary Air Force, including the Balloon Squadrons, the Maritime Headquarters Units, Fighter Control and Radar Reporting Units, Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiments and of course the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. These devoted warriors continue to serve alongside the regular forces in defense of the United Kingdom, ready to be called into action whenever their country is in time of need.

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Air World

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1399062204

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9781399062206

Computers and Games

Second International Conference, CG 2001, Hamamatsu, Japan, October 26-28, 2000 Revised Papers

By: Tony Marsland

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Computers and Games

Second International Conference, CG 2001, Hamamatsu, Japan, October 26-28, 2000 Revised Papers

By: Tony Marsland

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed postproceedings of the Second International Conference on Computers and Games, CG 2001, held in Hamamatsu, Japan in October 2000. The 23 revised full papers presented together with two invited contributions and five reviews were carefully refereed and selected during two rounds of reviewing and improvement. The papers are organized in topical sections on search and strategies, learning and pattern acquisition, theory and complexity issues, and further experiments on game; the reviews presented are on computer language games, computer Go, intelligent agents for computer games, RoboCup, and computer Shogi.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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3540430806

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9783540430803

Batman: Secret Files

By: Tony Patrick,Mariko Tamaki,Ed Brisson,James Tynion IV

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Batman: Secret Files

By: Tony Patrick,Mariko Tamaki,Ed Brisson,James Tynion IV

Batman and Detective Comics scribes James Tynion IV and Mariko Tamaki are joined by a cadre of incredible collaborators to tell the heretofore-untold origin stories of some of Batman’s greatest allies and archrivals. Discover the mysteries of breakout characters from Fear State and Joker War such as Miracle Molly, Clownhunter, and the Gardener! Collects Batman Secret Files: The Signal #1 , Batman Secret Files: Huntress #1, Batman Secret Files: Clownhunter #1, Batman Secret Files: Peacekeeper-01 #1, Batman Secret Files: Miracle Molly #1, and Batman Secret Files: The Gardener #1!

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DC Comics

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1779518889

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9781779518880

In the Company of Crows and Ravens

By: John M. Marzluff,Tony Angell

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In the Company of Crows and Ravens

By: John M. Marzluff,Tony Angell

“Crows and people share similar traits and social strategies. To a surprising extent, to know the crow is to know ourselves.”—from the Preface From the cave walls at Lascaux to the last painting by Van Gogh, from the works of Shakespeare to those of Mark Twain, there is clear evidence that crows and ravens influence human culture. Yet this influence is not unidirectional, say the authors of this fascinating book: people profoundly influence crow culture, ecology, and evolution as well. John Marzluff and Tony Angell examine the often surprising ways that crows and humans interact. The authors contend that those interactions reflect a process of “cultural coevolution.” They offer a challenging new view of the human-crow dynamic—a view that may change our thinking not only about crows but also about ourselves. Featuring more than 100 original drawings, the book takes a close look at the influences people have had on the lives of crows throughout history and at the significant ways crows have altered human lives. In the Company of Crows and Ravens illuminates the entwined histories of crows and people and concludes with an intriguing discussion of the crow-human relationship and how our attitudes toward crows may affect our cultural trajectory.

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Yale University Press

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0300135262

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9780300135268

Dream Dictionary

An A-to-Z Guide to Understanding Your Unconscious Mind

By: Tony Crisp

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Dream Dictionary

An A-to-Z Guide to Understanding Your Unconscious Mind

By: Tony Crisp

The ultimate Guide To Your Inner Self. Let dream therapist Tony Crisp be your guide on one of the most enlightened journeys you will ever take: into the world of your own subconcious mind. Based on material from thousands of dreams gathered during 22 years of research, Dream Dictionary is alphabetically organized to give you instant reference to: Dream Symbols and their meaning. Recurring dreams and their significance. Nightmares -- what they reveal and how to banish them. Sex, money, and color in your dreams. Health and your dreams. Dream archetypes -- what they mean and how to work with them. Problem solving -- how to unlock the extraordinary creative potential of your dreams, and much more! From Abandoned To Zoo, here is the unique encyclopedia handbook that provides an authoritative history of dreams and dream research as well as original insight and essential information that will allow you to understand and use the rich material of your dreams.

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Dell

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0307422895

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9780307422897

The Sleeping Giant of Goll (The Secrets of Droon #6)

By: Tony Abbott

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The Sleeping Giant of Goll (The Secrets of Droon #6)

By: Tony Abbott

A hidden door. A magical staircase. Discover the world of Droon! Lord Sparr has found a new weapon to use against the city of Droon. He's woken up a mean old giant that will now obey his every command! It's a good thing Eric, Julie, and Neal are around to help their friends try to stop Lord Sparr. It's a giant job, but somebody's got to do it!

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Scholastic Inc.

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0545427622

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Gifts of the Crow

How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans

By: John Marzluff,Tony Angell

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Gifts of the Crow

How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans

By: John Marzluff,Tony Angell

Offers insight into crows' ability to make tools and respond to environmental challenges, explaining how they engage in human-like behaviors, from giving gifts and seeking revenge to playing and experiencing dreams.

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Simon and Schuster

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1439198748

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9781439198742

More Than Just Memories

By: Tony Ward

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More Than Just Memories

By: Tony Ward

Rites of passage, troubled voices, love and loss, nature, heroes, war, environmental crises. Tony Ward’s poems invite us to relive the experiences, triumphs, and tragedies that waymark our lives and that of our planet. This is a collection of two halves. Thirty-one of the poems have been previously published in various forms, broadcast on local radio, appeared on film, or won prizes, the other thirty are new. Among other sources, Tony has drawn upon his popular Poetry+ series for the lifestyle magazine Sussex Life. Then, following his wife’s diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease, Tony began writing words of comfort during the pandemic lockdowns for the Alzheimer’s Society social media. Informative, entertaining, thought provoking, humorous, verse traditional and freestyle, and above all easily understood. This is a collection to be savoured. You may even recognise yourself reflected at times. If you find some modern poetry hard going, then this is the book for you. Like the much-loved long-running “Classics for Pleasure” record label, this is “Poetry for Pleasure”, a collection to dip into whatever your mood. Go for it!

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1836286473

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9781836286479

Criminal Law

By: Tony Storey,Alan Lidbury

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Criminal Law

By: Tony Storey,Alan Lidbury

This textbook covers all A-level syllabuses/specification requirements, and is written by the principal examiner and principal assistant examiner in Criminal Law for one of the major examination boards. It contains extensive case illustration, and a range of examination related questions and activities. There is a special focus on key skills, and on the new synoptic assessment syllabus requirements.

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Routledge

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1843926962

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9781843926962

Webster's American Dictionary

By: Robert J. Masters,Tony Geiss,RH Disney Staff

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Webster's American Dictionary

By: Robert J. Masters,Tony Geiss,RH Disney Staff

This handy reference is ideal for students and anyone in need of a comprehensive small format dictionary that provides the most current American English usage. Over 30,000 entries, covering basic vocabulary, offer clear, concise definitions. Includes a New Words Section.

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Random House Reference

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0375700587

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9780375700583

Johnny Came Home

A John Lazarus Adventure

By: Tony Breeden

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Johnny Came Home

A John Lazarus Adventure

By: Tony Breeden

Trade Paperback Edition (7 x 10) Three years after the fire that took his home and his family, John Lazarus returns to the town of Midwich searching for answers to why he can do extraordinary things no one's ever seen outside of a comic book. Is he human? Alien? Something more? The answers lie within the Titan complex that overshadows Midwich. But someone else wants Titan's secrets too and will stop at nothing to make sure that she alone possesses them. One young man and his friends stands between Pandora and world domination in an action-packed, white-knuckled thrill ride that will leave you breathless!

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Tony Breeden

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1452845506

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9781452845500

Queen Sacrifice

By: Tony Riches

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Queen Sacrifice

By: Tony Riches

10th Century Wales is a country divided, with the kingdom of the south becoming Saxon and the north violently defending the old ways. The inevitable civil war is brutal and savage in this tale of divided loyalty and revenge, treachery and love. The bishops of Wales struggle to keep the faith while knights and war lords turn events to advantage and the lives of ordinary people are changed forever by the conflict. Queen Sacrifice is a tale of love and sacrifice, soldiers and spies, heroes and assassins, who meet in the war to end all wars. The tale is perfect for fans of George R R Martin. The narrative also follows every move in the queen sacrifice game, known as 'The Game of the Century' between Donald Byrne and 13-year-old Bobby Fischer on October 17th, 1956"--Provided by publisher

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Tony Riches

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1479357170

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9781479357178

Contemporary Australian Plays

The Hotel Sorrento; Dead White Males; Two; The 7 Stages of Grieving; The Popular Mechanicals

By: Ron Elisha,Wesley Enoch,Deborah Mailman,Hannie Rayson,Keith Robinson,Tony Taylor,David Williamson

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Contemporary Australian Plays

The Hotel Sorrento; Dead White Males; Two; The 7 Stages of Grieving; The Popular Mechanicals

By: Ron Elisha,Wesley Enoch,Deborah Mailman,Hannie Rayson,Keith Robinson,Tony Taylor,David Williamson

Saturday night, small town Wales, one pub, one party and three lads stuck with their school reputations - the gimp, the geek and the bully. Their dream - to get the hell out Dead White Males: "Triumphant...The neatly lined up ducks of academic absolutism are ruthlessly, and hilariously, assassinated" - Sydney Morning Herald; "Swain is a wonderful creation" - Guardian The 7 Stages of Grieving: "A subtle and complex invitation to experience something of the depth of Aboriginal grieving" - Melbourne Age. Hotel Sorrento: "Has a moody, evocative, literary sweep and scope to it" - Sydney Morning Herald Two: In 1948, in a German town, Anna comes to Rabbi Chaim Levi for Hebrew lessons. As the two study the language, their stories are gradually revealed, raising fundamental moral questions as they try to reconcile their tormented pasts and accept and renew their lives. The Popular Mechanicals: "One of the most rollickingly entertaining nights in the theatre" (Sydney Morning Herald)

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1474278191

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9781474278195

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