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(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) The popular paperback edition of this fascinating collection of stories, which continue the tales of The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and contains an alternative version of The Children of Hurin. Unfinished Tales is a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, and provides those who have read The Lord of the Rings with a whole collection of background and new stories from the twentieth century's most acclaimed popular author. The book concentrates on the realm of Middle-earth and comprises such elements as Gandalf's lively account of how it was that he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End, the emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand, and an exact description of the military organization of the Riders of Rohan. Unfinished Tales also contains the only story about the long ages of Numenor before its downfall, and all that is known about such matters as the Five Wizards, the Palantiri and the legend of Amroth. The tales were collated and edited by JRR Tolkien's son and literary heir, Christopher Tolkien, who provides a short commentary on each story, helping the reader to fill in the gaps and put each story into the context of the rest of his father's writings. Format:Paperback Pages:624

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Aimed at children everywhere, this wonderful collection of folk tales that find their origins in tribes from all over Africa, have been retold by Dianne Stewart. These include legends such as 'How Lion and Warthog became Enemies' from the Lamba, 'How Giraffe Acquired His Long Neck' from east Africa, 'Why Hippopotamus Lives in the Water' from Nigeria and 'Monkey the Musician' from South Africa. There are tales from the San, the Zulu, Zambia, Congo and West Africa, et al. At the end of each section - devoted to a type of animal - there are facts about the animal in question, adding to the educational value of the stories. The book is beautifully illustrated by Kathy Pienaar with great attention to detail. Features Summary Aimed at children across the African continent, this collection of folk tales find their origins in tribes from all over Africa. Author Dianne Stewart (Author), Kathy Pienaar (Illustrator) Publisher Struik Publishers Release date 20041101 Pages 143 ISBN 1-86872-951-6 ISBN 13 978-1-86872-951-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A new B-format edition of JRR Tolkien's legacy of short stories which inhabit the realm of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Unfinished Tales is a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, and provides those who have read The Lord of the Rings with a whole collection of background and new stories from the twentieth century's most acclaimed popular author. The book concentrates on the realm of Middle-earth and comprises such elements as Gandalf's lively account of how it was that he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End, the emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand, and an exact description of the military organization of the Riders of Rohan. Unfinished Tales also contains the only story about the long ages of Numenor before its downfall, and all that is known about such matters as the Five Wizards, the Palantiri and the legend of Amroth. The tales were collated and edited by JRR Tolkien's son and literary heir, Christopher Tolkien, who provides a short commentary on each story, helping the reader to fill in the gaps and put each story into the context of the rest of his father's writings. Features Summary A new B-format edition of JRR Tolkien's legacy of short stories which inhabit the realm of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Author J. R. R. Tolkien Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 19920331 Pages 611 ISBN 0-261-10216-8 ISBN 13 978-0-261-10216-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days From dark dangerous dogs and wily wicked wyrms, to poor penniless pedlars and lanky, long-limbed lads, Norfolk is steeped in stories. Some had their beginnings here, growing in the telling until they were as big as Norfolk's skies. Others were brought here by travellers from far away - even Viking raiders long ago. Stories that in time would change to suit our Norfolk ways, for as everyone knows - we do different! This is a collection of tales reworked and rewritten by Dave Tonge so that children might learn something of this most special county: its places and people, its strange and wondrous dialect. In this collection of stories, each introduced with snippets of local history, we journey to a place where fact, fiction, truth and lies become as one. Features Summary Folk tales from Norfolk, especially selected for children by a professional storyteller Author Dave Tonge Publisher The History Press Ltd Release date 20180903 Pages 176 ISBN 0-7509-8481-3 ISBN 13 978-0-7509-8481-2

  Grimm Fairy Tales Issue # 69 MINT "The Arena" At long last Sela is reunited with her true love Prince Erik. But the reunion promises to be a short one and when it ends Sela finds herself with more questions about her lost child and the Dark Hordes involvement in her past. Questions that only the Dark One himself can answer.... Cover A Fan Yang

  Grimm Fairy Tales Issue # 69 "The Arena" At long last Sela is reunited with her true love Prince Erik. But the reunion promises to be a short one and when it ends Sela finds herself with more questions about her lost child and the Dark Hordes involvement in her past. Questions that only the Dark One himself can answer. Cover A Fan Yang

Hard cover book in good condition. Beautiful tales full of laughter.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Sometimes, animals must make long or difficult journeys. They do this to find food, run from danger, or have babies. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills. The five levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) Starters, Movers and Flyers exams. BBC Earth: Dangerous Journeys, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions. Features Summary Sometimes, animals must make long or difficult journeys. They do this to find food, run from danger, or have babies. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170706 Pages 64 ISBN 0-241-29891-1 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29891-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A hilarious story for anyone who has ever had to tangle with a head full of hair! When Amy is born she doesn't have much hair. Not for long! Soon her hair is the stuff of fairy tales - so long she could throw it down a tower to let up a handsome prince. Only, hair this long is also really inconvenient, especially on windy days. So Amy's dad comes up with some innovative solutions, and soon EVERYONE wants one of Daddy's Hairdos! A brilliant book from new talent Francis Martin and rising star Claire Powell, illustrator of Have You Seen My Giraffe? Features Summary A hilarious story for anyone who has ever had to tangle with a head full of hair! Author Francis Martin (Author), Claire Powell (Illustrator) Publisher Simon & Schuster Childrens Books Release date 20180906 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4711-4787-8 ISBN 13 978-1-4711-4787-6

The long-awaited seventh book of the bestselling Gray Whale Inn Mysteries is finally here! When a tour company books the Gray Whale Inn for a full week, innkeeper Natalie Barnes cant wait to get cooking and to hitch a ride on the antique schooner Summer Winds, getting up close and personal with the local whales. But when one of the humpback whales turns up dragging a mass of fishing gear from its tail, the tour takes a dark turn. It turns darker still when the schooners handsome captain winds up attached to the vessels anchor, sixty feet underwater and not by accident. Before long, the tour naturalist (and Natalies best friends beau) is behind bars, charged with a murder Charlene swears he didnt commit. Stir in a surprise visit from Natalies quarrelsome sister, midnight kitchen sabotage, a sick orphan kitten, and a mysterious investor with plans for a massive resort on the quaint island, and Natalies got a recipe for potential disaster. When a second body turns up just outside the inn, the heat is on Natalie to solve the double murder or risk ending up with her own goose cooked. "I'm ready to book a room at the Gray Whale Inn." -- Susan Wittig Albert, NYT bestselling author About the Author Karen MacInerney is the author of numerous popular mystery novels, including the Agatha Awardnominated series The Gray Whale Inn Mysteries and the trilogy Tales of an Urban Werewolf, which was nominated for a P.E.A.R.L. Award by her readers. When shes not working on her novels, she teaches writing workshops in Austin, Texas, where she lives with her husband and two children. Read more Series: Gray Whale Inn Mysteries Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1 edition (January 13, 2017) Paperback: 308 pages Karen MacInerney (Author) Karen MacInerney is the author of numerous popular mystery novels, including the Agatha Awardnominated series The Gray Whale Inn Mysteries and the trilogy Tales of an Urban Werewolf, which was nominated for a P.E.A.R.L. Award by her readers. When shes not working on her novels, she teaches writing workshops in Austin, Texas, where she lives with her husband and two children.

Book in great condition -  A selection of stories, folk tales, fairy tales and poems - One volume of what scarce long ago 10 part set.   *N.B.*   If you buy more than one book from me you only pay R 6 postage on each additional book - See what else I have to offer, it might be worth your while.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days The second of two companion volumes which documents the later writing of The Silmarillion, Tolkien's epic tale of war. In The War of the Jewels Christopher Tolkien takes up his account of the later history of The Silmarillion from the point where it was left in Morgoth's Ring. The story now returns to Middle-earth, and the ruinous conflict of the High Elves and the Men who were their allies with the power fothe Dark Lord. With the publication in this book of all J.R.R. Tolkien's later narrative writing concerned with the last centuries of the First Age, the long history of The Silmarillion, from its beginning in The Book of Lost Tales, is completed; and the enigmatic state of the work at his death can be understood. This book contains the full text of the Grey Annals, the primary record of The War of the Jewels, and a major story of Middle-earth now published for the first time: the tale of the disaster that overtook the forest people of Brethil when Hurin the Steadfast came among them after his release from long years of captivity in Angband, the fortress of Morgoth. Features Summary The second of two companion volumes which documents the later writing of The Silmarillion, Tolkien's epic tale of war. Author Christopher Tolkien (Author), J. R. R. Tolkien (Original author) Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 19960403 Pages 470 ISBN 0-261-10324-5 ISBN 13 978-0-261-10324-5

  For as long as people have told stories, they have been fascinated by  ghosts, spectres, ghouls and demons. In this inspired collection, Richard Dalby brings together over forty of the greatest ghost stories ever written. From classic authors of the nineteenth century including Wilkie Collins, Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle, to the more recent stars of modern ghost fiction such as Ramsey Campbell, Robert Aickman and Basil Copper, this is the ultimate collection of macabre masterpieces. Ranging from gothic graveyards to spine-tingling scenes from the modern age, these supernatural tales are guaranteed to chill the bones.   PUBLISHER: MAGBIE BOOKS PUBLISHED: 2004 PAGES: 528 ISBN: 1-84119-857-9 PAPERBACK GENRE: PARANORMAL     SECOND HAND IN VERY GOOD CONDITION.  LOOKS NEW.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A true great of British comedy, Ronald 'Ronnie' Corbett, is hailed as one of the finest comedians of his generation. Son of an Edinburgh baker, Ronnie rose to fame as one half of the infamous Two Ronnies alongside Ronnie Barker. Known for his versatility, quick-wit, family-friendly dialogue, and meandering monologues, Corbett was a staple of British television for more than 50 years. In his autobiography, he tells the complete story, from his school technique of estimating the height of a girl before daring to ask her to dance, to his days as a night club barman in London, and finally, to his decades long career as a stand-up and sitcom star. Including tales of how he first met David Frost, John Cleese and Michael Palin, this book is written with all of Ronnie's trademark warmth and wit. Celebrating his life and career, this is Ronnie's own honest and definitive account of his truly dramatic journey. Features Summary A true great of British comedy, Ronald 'Ronnie' Corbett, is hailed as one of the finest comedians of his generation. Known for his versatility, quick-wit... Author Ronnie Corbett Publisher Ebury Press Release date 20160502 Pages 394 ISBN 1-78503-469-3 ISBN 13 978-1-78503-469-5

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days In 2010, a parcel bomb was sent from Yemen by an al-Qaeda operative with the intention of blowing up a plane over America. The device was intercepted before the plan could be put into action, but what puzzled investigators was the name of the person to whom the parcel was addressed: Reynald de Chatillon - a man who died 800 years ago. But who was he and why was he chosen above all others? Born in twelfth-century France and bred for violence, Reynald de Chatillon was a young knight who joined the Second Crusade and rose through the ranks to become the pre-eminent figure in the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem - and one of the most reviled characters in Islamic history. In the West, Reynald has long been considered a minor player in the Crusades and is often dismissed as having been a bloodthirsty maniac. Tales of his elaborate torture of prisoners and his pursuit of reckless wars against friends and foe alike have coloured Reynald's reputation. However, by using contemporary documents and original research, Jeffrey Lee overturns this popular perception and reveals him to be an influential and powerful leader, whose actions in the Middle East had a far-reaching impact that endures to this day. In telling his epic story, God's Wolf not only restores Reynald to his rightful position in history but also highlights how the legacy of the Crusades is still very much alive. Features Summary The sweeping story of one of the most notorious crusader knights, Reynald de Chatillon - a great Christian hero of the Second Crusade and one of the most hated figures in Islamic history. Author Jeffrey Lee Publisher Atlantic Books Release date 20160818 Pages 320 ISBN 1-78239-926-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78239-926-1

    (W/A) Various Life and death struggles for Marvel's First Family! Just when the FF were coming to terms with Reed Richards' demise, he makes a suitably fantastic return! But that means Doctor Doom is alive, too! How did they both survive? Hyperstorm has all the answers, but his incredible lineage means he may be the one foe the Fantastic Four can't beat. That's not the only problem Reed has - there's also the small matter of the Sub-Mariner's feelings for Sue! A rejuvenated Franklin completes the family reunion, but will a reassembled Fantastic Four have any room for Scott Lang, aka Ant-Man? The legendary band is back together, but their joy won't last for long. Onslaught is coming! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #403-416, FANTASTIC FOUR: THE LEGEND, ONSLAUGHT: MARVEL UNIVERSE and material from TALES OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Life in Amira's peaceful Sudanese village is shattered when Janjaweed attackers arrive, unleashing unspeakable horrors. After losing nearly everything, Amira needs to find the strength to make the long journey on foot to safety at a refugee camp. She begins to lose hope, until the gift of a simple red pencil opens her mind -- and all kinds of possibilities. Features Summary Andrea Pinkney's lyrical verse and Shane Evans' evocative illustrations combine in a powerful story of one girl's triumphant journey inspired by true tales of life in Sudan. Author Andrea Davis Pinkney Publisher Little, Brown Young Readers Release date 20151102 Pages 192 ISBN 0-316-24782-0 ISBN 13 978-0-316-24782-5

Classic tales by Laura Ingalls Wilder about life on the frontier and America's best-loved pioneer family. Inside the little house in the Big Woods live the Ingalls family: Ma, Pa, Mary, Laura and baby Carrie. Outside the little house are the wild animals: the bears and the bees, the deer and the wolves. This is the classic tale of how they live together, in harmony mostly, but sometimes in fear...The timeless stories that inspired a TV series can now be read by a new generation of children. Readers who loved Anne of Green Gables, Little Women, and Heidi will be swept up by this timeless rural coming of age saga. Perfect escapism for readers aged 8+. Beautifully illustrated by Garth Williams. Have you collected all the Little House books? Little House in the Big Woods; Little House on the Prairie; On the Banks of Plum Creek; By the Shores of Silver Lake; The Long Winter; Little Town on the Prairie; These Happy Golden Years. Laura Ingalls Wilder was born in Wisconsin in 1867. She recorded her adventurous nomadic childhood with her pioneer family in a collection of books that have become beloved classics of American literature. The Little House on the Prairie television series ran for 9 seasons from 1974-1983. Format:Paperback Pages:0

THE NO.1 LADIES' DETECTIVE AGENCY introduced the world to the one and only Precious Ramotswe - the engaging and sassy owner of Botswana's only detective agency. TEARS OF THE GIRAFFE, McCall Smith's second book, takes us further into this world as we follow Mama Ramotswe into more daring situations... Among her cases this time are wayward wives, unscrupulous maids, and the challenge to resolve a mother's pain for her son who is long lost on the African plains. Indeed, Mma Ramotswe's own impending marriage to the most gentlemanly of men, Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, the promotion of Mma's secretary to the dizzy heights of Assistant Detective, and the arrival of new members to the Matekoni family, all brew up the most humorous and charmingly entertaining of tales. * TEARS OF THE GIRAFFE was selected as one of the GUARDIAN's top ten 'Fiction Paperbacks of the Year, 2000

 Black Culture and Black Consciousness - Lawrence W. Levine - 1978 - Paperback still in good, clean and tight condition......Through an exhaustive investigation of black songs, folk tales, proverbs, aphorisms, verbal games and the long narrative oral poems known as 'toasts, ' Levine argues that the value system of Afro-Americans can only be understood through an analysis of Black culture....His work ranks among the best books written on the Afro-American experience in recent years.' Al-Tony Gilmore, The Washington Post.

 Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #2) by Alexander McCall Smith. There are 5 available at R20 each   "This is a superior piece of detective fiction, written in simple, direct but effective prose. Perhaps most importantly, this novel offers a refreshingly positive picture of an African nation - and probably deserves a wide audience in the West on those grounds alone." In 1999 The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency received two Booker Judges' Special Recommendations and was voted one of the ‘International Books of the Year and the Millennium' by the Times Literary Supplement.  Tears of the Giraffe takes us further into the life of the engaging and sassy Precious Ramotswe, the owner and detective of Botswana's only Ladies' detective agency. Among her cases are wayward wives, unscrupulous maids and a challenge to resolve a mother's pain for her son, who is long lost on the African plains. Mma Ramotswe's own impending marriage to that most gentlemanly of men, Mr. J. L. B. Matekoni, the promotion of her secretary to the dizzy heights of Assistant Detective and new additions to the Matekoni family, all brew up the most humorous and charmingly entertaining of tales.