- Fiction
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- The Brass Verdict
- Michael Connelly
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Things are finally looking up for defense attorney Mickey Haller. After two years of wrong turns, Haller is back in the courtroom. When Hollywood lawyer Jerry Vincent is murdered, Haller inherits his biggest case yet: the defense of Walter Elliott, a prominent studio executive accused of murdering his wife and her lover. But as Haller prepares for the case that could launch him into the big time, he learns that Vincent's killer may be coming for him next. Enter Harry Bosch. Determined to find Vincent's killer, he is not opposed to using Haller as bait. But as danger mounts and the stakes rise, these two loners realize their only choice is to work together.
- Non-Fiction
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- The Silk Road
- Insight Guides
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Following the famous trail from East to West, across three main regions: Western China, Central Asia and Western Asia, this guide expertly explores everything from the Buddhist caves of Dunhuang to the Terracotta Warriors of Xi'an. A total of thirteen countries are explored altogether, including Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, China, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan and Mongolia. Local writers give a rare insight into the culture, arts and people that belong to each destination, alongside over four hundred incredible full-colour photographs that bring The Silk Road to life. In-depth History and Features sections look at the evolution of trade across 5,000 miles of territory and 5,000 years of human development, the transfer of ideas, religions and philosophies, as well as inventions and technological advances.
- Kids / Young Adult
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- Monsterology
- Ernest Drake & Dugald Steer
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A study of the mythical beasts that inhabit our world. Although the dragonfly was Dr Drake's vocation, this newly discovered book reveals the time he spent researching many other creatures, from manticores and unicorns to gryphons, centaurs and sea serpents. Hitherto derided as 'monsters' he is keen to show these beasts must be studied and understood rather than feared. Containing an array of gems, booklets and paper novelties, this is a volume not to be missed.
- Movie
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- Hancock
- Starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman
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This is the story of a reluctant superhero, John Hancock. Like the best superheroes, Hancock can fly, is bulletproof, and has insurmountable strength. He uses these gifts to fight crime in Los Angeles and save people in distress, Unfortunately, he also is a drunk who leaves a trail of costly destruction behind during his lifesaving pursuits, and his constant sarcasm fails to win him friends. But after Hancock randomly saves his life, public relations executive Ray Embrey decides to give him a makeover and help the superhero change his image so that the police and citizens of Los Angeles will realize how much they need their seemingly inappropriate hero.
- Music
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- My Love – Ultimate Essential Collection
- Celine Dion
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My Love - Ultimate Essential Collection includes all of Celine's biggest hits - from "My Heart Will Go On" to "The Power of Love" - plus the brand-new cut of "There Comes a Time" and a radio version of "My Love." This greatest hits collection also features several songs that were not included on the 1999 retrospective All the Way - A Decade of Song.