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A History of Fireworks from Their Origins to the Present Day

by John Withington ...

This book illuminates the glittering history of fireworks, from their mysterious beginnings to the dazzling big-budget displays of today. It describes how they enthralled the world’s royal courts and became a sensation across the British Empire. There are stories of innovations like ‘living fireworks’, fiercely fought international competitions and the technology behind modern showpieces viewed by ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

This book illuminates the glittering history of fireworks, from their mysterious beginnings to the dazzling big-budget displays of today. It describes how they enthralled the world’s royal courts and became a sensation across the British Empire. There are stories of innovations like ‘living fireworks’, fiercely fought international competitions and the technology behind modern showpieces viewed by
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Secrets of the Centenarians

What is it Like to Live for a Century and Which of Us Will Survive to Find Out?

by John Withington ...

In October 1995, French grandmother Jeanne Calment became, so far as we know, the oldest human being who has ever lived, when she reached the age of 120 years and 238 days. She went on to survive for nearly three more years. On the long journey to her record-breaking age, Calment acquired more and more companions. Centenarians are the fastest-growing section of the population. In Britain, there ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

In October 1995, French grandmother Jeanne Calment became, so far as we know, the oldest human being who has ever lived, when she reached the age of 120 years and 238 days. She went on to survive for nearly three more years. On the long journey to her record-breaking age, Calment acquired more and more companions. Centenarians are the fastest-growing section of the population. In Britain, there
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Disaster!

A History of Earthquakes, Floods, Plagues, and Other Catastrophes

by John Withington ...

Tune into the news today, and one would think that human beings were at risk of being wiped from the face of the earth-by tsunamis, earthquakes, swine flu, or terrorism. One could be forgiven for thinking that we are in far more danger today than ever before. The fact of the matter is that danger has always stalked mankind. From ancient volcanoes and floods to the cholera and small pox, to Hitler ... Read more

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Tune into the news today, and one would think that human beings were at risk of being wiped from the face of the earth-by tsunamis, earthquakes, swine flu, or terrorism. One could be forgiven for thinking that we are in far more danger today than ever before. The fact of the matter is that danger has always stalked mankind. From ancient volcanoes and floods to the cholera and small pox, to Hitler
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Storm

Nature and Culture

by John Withington ...

Series series Earth
This strikingly illustrated book takes an in-depth and unique look at the nature of storms and their impact on our lives. It shows how storms have changed the course of history, playing a decisive role in major battles and momentous revolutions from Roman times to the modern day. It describes the deadliest storms in history, such as the Bangladesh cyclone of 1970 that killed perhaps a million ... Read more

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This strikingly illustrated book takes an in-depth and unique look at the nature of storms and their impact on our lives. It shows how storms have changed the course of history, playing a decisive role in major battles and momentous revolutions from Roman times to the modern day. It describes the deadliest storms in history, such as the Bangladesh cyclone of 1970 that killed perhaps a million
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Flood

Nature and Culture

by John Withington ...

Series series Earth
From the ancient story of Noah’s deluge to the China ﬂoods of 1931 that killed more than 3 million people, from the broken levees in New Orleans to submerged streets and homes all over Britain, ﬂoods have many causes: rain, melting ice, storms, tsunamis and the failures of dams and dikes. They have been used as deliberate acts of war causing thousands of casualties and have often been seen as ... Read more

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From the ancient story of Noah’s deluge to the China ﬂoods of 1931 that killed more than 3 million people, from the broken levees in New Orleans to submerged streets and homes all over Britain, ﬂoods have many causes: rain, melting ice, storms, tsunamis and the failures of dams and dikes. They have been used as deliberate acts of war causing thousands of casualties and have often been seen as
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Assassins’ Deeds

A History of Assassination from Ancient Egypt to the Present Day

by John Withington ...

Assassins have been killing the powerful and famous for at least 3,000 years. Personal ambition, revenge and anger have encouraged many to violent deeds, like the Turkish sultan who had nineteen of his brothers strangled or the bodyguards who murdered a dozen Roman emperors. More recently have come new motives like religious and political fanaticism, revolution and liberation, with government also ... Read more

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Assassins have been killing the powerful and famous for at least 3,000 years. Personal ambition, revenge and anger have encouraged many to violent deeds, like the Turkish sultan who had nineteen of his brothers strangled or the bodyguards who murdered a dozen Roman emperors. More recently have come new motives like religious and political fanaticism, revolution and liberation, with government also
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Disaster!

A History of Earthquakes, Floods, Plagues, and Other Catastrophes

by John Withington ...

Narrated by Roger Clark ...

Unabridged

17 hours 59 min

A comprehensive catalog of the most devastating and deadly events—natural or man-made—in human history.If you follow the news it can seem like injury, sickness, and death are now constant, inescapable occurrences that threaten us every second of every day. But such catastrophic events—as terrible and frightening as they are—have been happening for as long as mankind has walked the Earth . . . and ... Read more

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A comprehensive catalog of the most devastating and deadly events—natural or man-made—in human history.If you follow the news it can seem like injury, sickness, and death are now constant, inescapable occurrences that threaten us every second of every day. But such catastrophic events—as terrible and frightening as they are—have been happening for as long as mankind has walked the Earth . . . and
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The Bad Bridesmaid

by Rachael Johns ...

Narrated by Maddy Withington ...

Unabridged

10 hours 53 min

A destination wedding may be destined for disaster, in this sparkling romantic comedy by the author of The Other Bridget.Winifred ‘Fred’ Darling, serial dater and author of 21 Rules for Not Catching Feelings, may not have been the best choice for maid of honor at her mother’s sixth wedding. Indeed, she’s determined to do everything in her power to stop it—and she’s found a kindred spirit in the ... Read more

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A destination wedding may be destined for disaster, in this sparkling romantic comedy by the author of The Other Bridget.Winifred ‘Fred’ Darling, serial dater and author of 21 Rules for Not Catching Feelings, may not have been the best choice for maid of honor at her mother’s sixth wedding. Indeed, she’s determined to do everything in her power to stop it—and she’s found a kindred spirit in the
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The Knitting Club at Wagtail Ridge

by Janet Gover ...

Narrated by Annabelle Tudor ...

Unabridged

9 hours 34 min

A heartwarming story of second chances, baby alpacas, and knitting a fractured family back together. From the 2023 RuBY award-winning author of The Library at Wagtail Ridge.These ladies know a perfect match when they see one...Bree Johnston has given up trying to be the perfect lawyer. It's time to focus on her own dreams, so she decides to leave the city and set up an alpaca farm and wool shop. ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

A heartwarming story of second chances, baby alpacas, and knitting a fractured family back together. From the 2023 RuBY award-winning author of The Library at Wagtail Ridge.These ladies know a perfect match when they see one...Bree Johnston has given up trying to be the perfect lawyer. It's time to focus on her own dreams, so she decides to leave the city and set up an alpaca farm and wool shop.
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Twist of Fate

by Karly Lane ...

Narrated by Nicolette Chin ...

Unabridged

8 hours 15 min

A delightfully entertaining new rural romance from Karly Lane, the bestselling author with over 600,000 books sold.At twenty-nine years old, single, living in a very small country town, and working in the same job she'd had since she left school, some would say Bel Buckley's life was mediocre at best. But life had sort of panned out that way. She'd always planned to leave - she just hadn't gotten ... Read more

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A delightfully entertaining new rural romance from Karly Lane, the bestselling author with over 600,000 books sold.At twenty-nine years old, single, living in a very small country town, and working in the same job she'd had since she left school, some would say Bel Buckley's life was mediocre at best. But life had sort of panned out that way. She'd always planned to leave - she just hadn't gotten
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Would You Rather

by Maggie Alderson ...

Narrated by Emma Woods ...

Unabridged

10 hours 23 min

Grieving widow or wronged wife ... which would you choose? The witty and heartwarming new novel from the bestselling author of The Scent of YouSophie blinked and looked down again, relieved that everyone would think she was overcome with devastation at the prospect of reading her husband's eulogy, not that she was in shock, having just looked right into the eyes of his mistress.Food stylist Sophie ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Grieving widow or wronged wife ... which would you choose? The witty and heartwarming new novel from the bestselling author of The Scent of YouSophie blinked and looked down again, relieved that everyone would think she was overcome with devastation at the prospect of reading her husband's eulogy, not that she was in shock, having just looked right into the eyes of his mistress.Food stylist Sophie
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Right Way Up

by Fiona McCallum ...

Narrated by Jennifer Vuletic ...

Unabridged

10 hours 6 min

When plans are upended, who can turn them the right way up?A heartwarming, wise and tender novel about life's twists and turns and figuring out what really matters, from Australian bestselling author Fiona McCallum.Kind-hearted and practical psychologist Colin Palmer has spent decades helping his clients. Now he's under pressure to retire and hit the road in a new caravan with his wife Joyce ... Read more

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When plans are upended, who can turn them the right way up?A heartwarming, wise and tender novel about life's twists and turns and figuring out what really matters, from Australian bestselling author Fiona McCallum.Kind-hearted and practical psychologist Colin Palmer has spent decades helping his clients. Now he's under pressure to retire and hit the road in a new caravan with his wife Joyce
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