Almost nothing is known for sure about this ancient race. Worshipped by the Covenant as gods, their engineering relics pepper the galaxy, and their connection to humanity remains unanswered. Devoted fans of both the books and games will finally get to delve deep into the era of these enigmatic beings, and discover for themselves the epic story behind one of the great mysteries of the \'Halo\' universe:

Family, that slippery word, a star to every wandering bark, and everyone sailing under a different sky. After his mother\'s death, Richard, a newly remarried hospital consultant, decides to build bridges with his estranged sister, inviting Angela and her family for a week in a rented house on the Welsh border. Four adults and four children, a single family and all of them strangers. Seven days of shared

Everyone hates the perfect family. So you\'ll love the Battles. Mo is about to hit the big 50, and some uncomfortable truths are becoming quite apparent: She doesn\'t understand either of her teenage kids, which as a child psychologist, is fairly embarras

Now a \"Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition\" with an introduction by Elizabeth Kostova and cover art by \"Ghost World\" creator Daniel Clowes, Mary Shelley\'s timeless gothic novel presents the epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain

It begins with a letter from a woman Frank has never met. A pleading letter. A letter that closed his throat. \'Come fast. She be dead if you tarry.\' And that is it all it takes.

Feel the thunderous crash of icebergs calving into the icy waters of Lago Argentina Explore the vast landscapes of Quebrada de Humahuaca with your own pack-carrying llama Tango like a porteno after learning the unspoken codes of Argentina´s sexiest dance

The international bestseller from the author of The Language of Flowers How far would you go for your children? Would you lie for them? Flee with them? Let someone else mother them if you thought they would do a better job? As a single parent, Letty does everything for her two children - apart from raise them. Being a mother terrifies her more than she can admit, and so she\'s always let her mother

Mega Square In Praise of the Backside celebrates the most sensual part of the female body. The insightful text by expert Hans-Jürgen Döpp discusses the backside as a feature that stands for both powerful eroticism and supple femininity, seducing famous artists from every genre. This title is sure to entice and delight a wide audience with its lively, provocative images.

THREE PERFECT WOMEN. THREE PERFECT LIVES. WHAT ARE THEY HIDING? When Laura returns from maternity leave to work in a marketing agency, something isn\'t right. Mia was only supposed to be temporary cover for Laura, but now she\'s staying permanently. Struggling with the burdens of work and motherhood, Laura starts to feel her life is slipping away. Then comes the fire - gutting the agency\'s offices

Following the same format as \'Paris in Store\', this quirky look at 100 of London\'s offbeat shops and shop windows is a revealing record of a disappearing world.

End Game is the fifth book in the thrilling Will Robie series by international number one bestselling author David Baldacci.Will Robie, highly trained assassin and the US government\'s most indispensable asset, is called to London.An imminent terrorist attack threatens the Underground and with the US next in line, Robie is the perfect choice to stop it before it begins.He knows he has one chance to

\'Of power, I could tell you much. One must seize the moment, and strike.\' Grand Moff Wilhuff TarkinHe\'s the scion of an honourable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks,

An elegant, atmospheric literary puzzle thriller that will delight equally fans of crime fiction and literary thrillers Introducing... the Twelve Detectives. The greatest sleuths in the world, gathered together for the first time at the 1889 World\'s Fair in Paris. See... the wonderful new work of engineering genius by Mr Gustave Eiffel! Marvel at Buffalo Bill\'s world-famous Wild West show! Witness

Batman. Superman. Wonder Woman. The three greatest heroes in the DC Universe unite when the threats to their planet are bigger than just one of them can handle. America is divided! And now a hero has fallen, and it may split the country even more. Can Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman stand against riots while defending a bigoted enemy? Don\'t miss the epic adventure that will test the ideals of our

Mma Ramotswe and Mma Makutsi have always relied on the advice of the classic guide to their trade, The Principles of Private Detection. But who is the eminent author, Mr Clovis Andersen, and what if he were to come to Botswana? That seems a very unlikely possibility, and yet ...When Mr Andersen visits Botswana on holiday, he is delighted and intrigued to stumble across a roadside sign that reveals

On 15 April, 2003 Charles Saatchi will open the new Saatchi Gallery in a spectacular renovated County Hall across the river from Westminster. The enterprise will be the focus for Saatchi\'s vision of radical, ground-breaking British art in a venue that is accessible to the widest public. \"100\" is the book that will mark the occasion with one hundred works that Saatchi believes made a difference to

De mme qu\'il existe un éternel féminin\" pour certains hommes, Camille Laurens semble tre la recherche d\'un \"éternel masculin\". Une image de l\'homme qui lui renvoie l\'image de la femme qu\'elle est ; qu\'elle n\'est peut-tre pas sre d\'tre. Car, malgré le mot \"roman\" inscrit sur la couverture, on comprend vite que cette narratrice-l est étrangement familire de son auteur. \"La vérité, la vérité

Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1-C1 of the CEFR.

\'When Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from troubled dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous insect ...\' So begins Franz Kafka\'s most famous story Metamorphosis. Franz Kafka (1883-1924) is among the most intriguing and influential writers of the twentieth century. During his lifetime he worked as a civil servant and published only a handful of short stories, the best known

A day planner for Fairy Tail guild members: students, grown-ups, and S-class wizards alike! This planner is full of colour Fairy Tail illustrations, games, quizzes, character interviews, and even bonus manga in the back by Fairy Tail creator Hiro Mashima that you can\'t read anywhere else! It even includes stickers, so you can customize it and make your planner totally unique. This day planner can