Haruki Murakami is an international phenomenon. When Books One & Two of his latest masterpiece, 1Q84, were published in Japan, a million copies were sold in one month, & the critical acclaim that ensued was reported all over the globe. Readers were transfixed by the mesmerising story of Aomame & Tengo & the strange parallel universe they inhabit. Then, one year later, to the surprise & delight of his readers, Murakami published an unexpected Book Three, bringing the story to a close. In order to reflect the experience of 1Q84's first readers, Harvill Secker is publishing Books One & Two in one beautifully designed volume & Book Three in a separate edition. A long-awaited treat for his fans, 1Q84 is also a thrilling introduction to the unique world of Murakami's imagination. This hypnotically addictive novel is a work of startling originality &, as the title suggests, a mind-bending ode to George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four. (The number 9 in Japanese is pronounced like the letter 'Q'). The year is 1984. Aomame sits in a taxi on the expressway in Tokyo. Her work is not the kind which can be discussed in public but she is in a hurry to carry out an assignment &, with the traffic at a st&-still, the driver proposes a solution. She agrees, but as a result of her actions starts to feel increasingly detached from the real world. She has been on a top-secret mission, & her next job will lead her to encounter the apparently superhuman founder of a religious cult. Meanwhile, Tengo is leading a nondescript life but wishes to become a writer. He inadvertently becomes involved in a strange affair surrounding a literary prize to which a mysterious seventeen-year-old girl has submitted her remarkable first novel. It seems to be based on her own experiences & moves readers in unusual ways. Can her story really be true? Both Aomame & Tengo notice that the world has grown strange; both realise that they are indispensable to each other. While their stories influence one another, at times by accident & at times intentionally, the two come closer & closer to intertwining. ...

When Books One & Two of Haruki Murakami's latest masterpiece, 1Q84, were published in Japan, a million Copies were sold in one month, & the critical acclaim that ensued was reported all over the globe. Readers were transfixed by the mesmerising story of Aomame & Tengo & the strange parallel universe they inhabit. Then, one year later, to the surprise & delight of his readers, Murakami published an unexpected Book Three, bringing the story to a close. This volume brings together all three volumes in a single paperback which will delight & amaze both longstanding & new fans of this master of the novel form. The events of 1Q84 take place in Tokyo during a fictionalized 1984, with the first volume set between April & June, the second between July & September, & the third between October & December. The book opens with the character of Aomame catching a taxi in Tokyo on her way to a work assignment & noticing Jan ...

The Door Murals by 1 Wall in a range of high quality wallpaper designs for decorating doors & adding an artistic tone to any space. The murals render a stunning sense of depth & a truly impressive visual effect making any room feel bigger & enhancing its look. Each design is divided in three high quality durable wallpaper pieces & comes with easy to follow hanging instructions. Once put together the mural will measure 95x 210 cm (37.5x 82.5inches) Approx., & tops & sides can be trimmed without any loss to the main image. Use of wallpaper paste is recommended (not included in the package) & double-sided tape is suggested as a quick & easy removable option. Transform any space with 1 Wall mural’s stunning depth & visual effects; choose the design to personalise your space. ...

The 1 Wall all purpose Wallpaper Paste is a strong adhesive which mixes easily to form a smooth, lump free paste. It is suitable for hanging all types of wallpaper & its extra strong formula has been specially developed to give excellent brush on characteristics for easier wallpapering. To be used with up to 6pints/3.4 litres of water. ...

The Wallpaper Murals by 1 Wall in a range of high quality wallpaper designs for decorating & adding an artistic tone to any space. The murals render a stunning sense of depth & a truly impressive visual effect making any room feel bigger & enhancing its look. Each design is divided in four high quality durable wallpaper pieces & comes with easy to follow hanging instructions. Once put together the mural will measure 315x 232cm (10ft 4”x 7ft 7”) Approx., & tops & sides can be trimmed without any loss to the main image. Use of wallpaper paste is recommended (not included in the package). Transform any space with 1 Wall mural’s stunning depth & visual effects; choose the design to personalise your space. ...

Italy at 1:1, 000, 000 approx. in a series of Adventure maps from the National Geographic Society with cartography provided by Reise Know-How. The map is printed on light waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper & is double-sided, with Rome included on both sides. Cartographic information provided by Reise Know-How has been adjusted to follow the house style of the NGS Adventure series. Altitude colouring in broader bands has been replaced here by contours at 200m intervals plus relief shading. Road network

Includes:: selected local roads & gives driving distances on main routes. Railway lines & ferry connections are included & local airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest including UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological sites, national parks, etc. The map is indexed & has latitude & longitude lines at 1º intervals.PLEASE NOTE: to ensure regular supplies & faster delivery to our customers we keep as regular stock the Reise Know-How edition whilst the NGS version can be ordered on request.

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Street plan of Konya, the city of the Whirling Dervishes, from the Turkish publishers Mepmedya Yayinlari. The plan is double-sided, with a small overlap between the sides, & covers Konya with its outer districts at 1:30, 000. Only larger streets & districts are named. The plan indicates various facilities & places of interest, including shopping centres, educational establishments, places of worship, industrial areas, etc. Also marked are the city’s metro & railway lines & stations & the bus stations. The plan has no index. Konya’s town centre is shown on an enlargement in much greater detail, with names of smaller streets & local neighbourhoods. Map legend

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Mersin & the nearby Tarsus on a double-sided street plan from the Turkish publishers Mepmedya Yayinlari. The plan of Mersin is spread over the two sides of the map & covers the town with its outer districts at 1:20, 000. A separate inset presents Tarsus at 1:22, 000. Both plans show names of larger streets & districts. Various facilities & places of interest & marked, including shopping centres, educational establishments, cultural centres, places of worship, industrial areas, etc. There is no index. Map legend

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Lodging & Camping Directory of Namibia & Botswana from the South African publishers Tracks 4 Africa who specialize in maps designed for self-drive exploration of southern African countries. The guide divides each country into regions, presenting most of them on a very basic road map. Individual entries are shown on panels, usually six per page, with icons indicating what facilities & activities available at each site, plus contact details & a brief description.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: location of each site is indicated not according to the maps provided inside this guide but is instead cross-referenced to the indexing grid used in the Tracks 4 Africa maps of Namibia & Botswana.
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Sri Lanka on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map, with a road map of the isl&, street plans of central Colombo & Kandy, all indexed & highlighting numerous places of interest, plus extensive tourist information. On one side is a road map of Sri Lanka at 1:650, 000. Relief shading gives some indication of its topography. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. The map presents the road & rail networks, including selected local roads, with driving distance shown on main routes. Interesting town & villages are highlighted & symbols mark other sights, beaches, etc. The map has no geographical coordinates. On the reverse is a street plan of central Colombo (1:17, 500), plus a map at 1:35, 000 of the Kandy area. Public buildings, places of interest & selected hotels are prominently highlighted. Both plans are indexed, including separate lists of various sights.A special feature of the Insight Flexi series are panels with additional tourist information: 18 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Urban & Religious Sights, plus Nature & Beaches, are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps. Further panels provide information on Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information offices, public holidays, opening times, money, telecommunication & monthly climate charts. ...