Bristol has much to be proud of, having prospered as a city & a major port for over six hundred years. But its past



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Original Swedish crime stories from the masters of Nordic noir including a never before published story by Stieg Larsson. Ever since Stieg Larsson shone a light on the brilliance of Swedish crime writing with his bestselling Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, readers have devoured this dark & compelling genre. Now the nation`s best crimewriters have been brought together to form the first ever anthology of Swedish crime. Contributors include:
- Stieg Larsson, author of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
- Henning Mankell, creator of Wallander.
- Per Wahloo & Maj Sjowall, creators of Martin Beck.
- Eva Gabrielsson, writer & thirty-year partner to Stieg Larsson.



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MORTAL ENGINES launched Philip Reeve`s brilliantly-imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. Now, in time for the film debut, the critically acclaimed MORTAL ENGINES quartet is repackaged with a fantastic & eye-catching cover featuring new artwork. In the fourth & final brilliant installment of Philip Reeve`s award-winning quartet, after twenty years, the devastating world war between the predatory Traction Cities & their enemies is ending. Wren & her father Tom Natsworthy travel the Bird Roads in their airship, trying to forget Hester`s betrayal. But in the ruined wreckage of the city of London they make a discovery that changes everything. & Hester faces an implacable foe with the means & the will to destroy the entire human race. ...

” When Niccolo Rosselli, the driven, charismatic leader of a Florentine political movement, collapses at a rally, his young party immediately comes under threat. & when it emerges that his long time partner, Flavia, has disappeared, leaving behind not only a devastated husband but their newborn son, the political becomes dangerously personal
- & Sandro Cellini is drafted in to investigate. The trail leads to a tired sea-side town & a modest hotel, where Flavia chose to end her life. But Cellini isn`t satisfied
- why would one so young & with so much to live for, walk away from all she loves? As he digs into Flavia`s secret world, however, Sandro uncovers the hidden life of a woman consumed with private passions & a deadly, dark obsession. & as the private & public realms intersect, he cannot forget that life in modern Italy has a perilous edge
- fuelled as much by rage as desire.”


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The result of trips to Afghanistan since 1994, “A Darkness Visible” presents a selection of acclaimed photographer Seamus Murphy’s black & white photography from a changing l&. After the US-led invasion of 2001, the world’s attention shifted to Afghanistan but has since drifted away: not so with Murphy, one of the most celebrated photographers to work in the region, who has consistently & doggedly returned again & again. This portrait of Afghanistan captures the atmosphere of Afghanistan before, during & after the invasion.“A Darkness Visible” also features essays by Nancy Hatch Dupree on Afghanistan’s history, & by Anthony Lloyd on Murphy’s work & enduring attachment to the country. ...

For the first time, ”A Day at el Bulli: An Insight into the Ideas, Methods & Creativity of Ferran Adria” allows unprecedented access to one of the world`s most famous, sought-after & mysterious restaurants. Having held three Michelin stars since 1997, & regularly voted ` Best Restaurant in the World` by a panel of 500 industry professionals, el Bulli has been at the very forefront of the restaurant scene since Ferran Adria became sole head chef in 1987. Aimed at food enthusiasts as well as industry professionals, the book documents all the activities & processes that make up just one day of service with stunning colour photography of the kitchens, staff, creative workshop, dishes, the restaurant itself & its striking surroundings near the town of Roses, north east of Barcelona. The book starts with daybreak at 6.15 am, then shows visits to the local markets to source ingredients from 7.00 am, Ferran`s arrival at the workshop, his morning creative experimentation session, the arrival of the rest of the brigade at 2.30 pm to begin the mise-en-place for the evening, the preparations of each guest`s menu, the daily tasks of the front of house team, & the arrival of the first guests for dinner from 7.45 pm until the last guests` departure by 2.00 am. The menu is fully explained with detailed & technical recipes that reveal the full extent of the chefs` artistry. Innovative text inserts open the lid on the history of el Bulli & Ferran Adria, the creative methods, the secret workshops, the technical processes behind the creation of a dish, the network of sensations & interactions that take place between a restaurant & its guests & the sensory experiences of eating, as well as the formidable reservations procedure & the structure of a meal into four theatrical `acts`. ”A Day at el Bulli: An Insight into the Ideas, Methods & Creativity of Ferran Adria” allows all lovers of good food to experience this spectacular restaurant to the full. ...

Kai the koala is going on holiday with his family. It`s a very long way so they`re going to fly in a plane. Kai has a wonderful time discovering all the exciting features of the airport, from using his passport, to pushing trolleys & the x-ray machine. The family just have to be careful not to miss their flight! The brand new picture book in Sharon Rentta`s internationally award-winning A DAY WITH THE ANIMAL.. .series is guaranteed to enchant any child who is fascinated by planes & airports. ...

Step through the doors of this mysterious museum...and discover everything you wanted to know about dinosaurs! Open drawers, peek inside cabinets & explore behind the scenes with this fantastically interactive museum-inside-a-book. Each page has a door that leads to the next room...but what will you find there? ...

Step through the doors of this mysterious museum... & discover everything you wanted to know about space! Explore behind the scenes with this fantastically interactive museum-inside-a-book. Each page has a door that leads to the next room... but what will you find there? With pop-up elements on every spread, this book brings the magic of space in to the palm of your h&. ...

The world`s most iconic chateau has welcomed tourists the world over, yet this handsome slipcased volume offers up the charm of a thousand & one hidden places in the chateau, its gardens, & pavilions. All were designed to surprise & delight the eye & all the senses at every turn, their exquisite decoration forming an integral part of the elite lifestyle of the eighteenth-century. This comprehensive volume captures the exquisite setting & inimitable ambiance of Versailles & its gardens, from its intimate private spaces usually closed to the general public to the charming Petit Trianon & dairy farm created for the pure pleasure of Marie-Antoinette. Concise, informative, & evocative texts describe the practical, social, & aesthetic considerations that informed the creation of the home to three kings, while newly commissioned photography features the chateau`s architecture, gardens, paintings, drawings, & decorative arts that bring to life the beauty & the daily routines of this golden age of French culture. This jewel of a volume is a rich homage to Versailles & the perfect souvenir for visitors & armchair travelers alike who, while turning these pages, will embark on a private tour of the lavish chateau & grounds. ...