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Smith Wilbur Assegai
Another hugely compelling novel about the Courtneys of Africa from one of the world's best loved stortytellers It is 1913 and ex-soldier turned professional big game hunter, Leon Courtney, is in British East Africa guiding rich and powerful men from America and Europe on safaris in the Masai tribe territories. One of his clients, German industrialist Count Otto Von Meerbach, has a company which builds aircraft and vehicles for the Kaiser's burgeoning army. But Leon had not bargained for falling passionately in love with Eva, the Count's beautiful and enigmatic mistress. Just prior to the outbreak of World War I, Leon is recruited by his uncle, Penrod Ballantyne, Commander of the British Forces in East Africa , to gather information from Von Meerbach. He stumbles on a plot against the British involving the disenchanted survivors of the Boer War, but it is only when Eva and Von Meerbach return to Africa that Leon finds out who and what is really behind the conspiracy.
322 Руб.
Smith Wilbur Pharaoh
Egypt is under attack. The old Pharaoh Tamose lies mortally wounded. The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded. All seems lost. Taita, ex-slave and general of Tamose's armies, leads his men to victory against Egypt's enemies. But upon his victorious return to Luxor, he is seized as a traitor. Tamose is dead and a new Pharaoh has risen. Pharaoh Utteric is young and cruel, and threatened by Taita's influence within the palace - especially his friendship with Utteric's younger and worthier brother, Rameses. Rameses is torn between duty to his family and loyalty to his friends. Yet he knows that there is no choice. Taita must be set free, Utteric must be stopped and Egypt must be reclaimed.
1981 Руб.
Smith Wilbur Sparrow Falls
They fought for the land they love. Now they'll die to protect it. 'Mark never heard the Mauser shot for the bullet came ahead of the sound. There was only the massive shock in the upper part of his body, and then he was hurled backwards with a violence that drove the air from his lungs.' From the trenches of France, General Sean Courtney comes back to fame, fortune and a seat in the Government. Mark Anders, the courageous young South African whom he has come to regard as his own son, returns to nothing, his grandfather murdered, and his property seized by an unknown company. At the bottom of the mystery is Sean's son Dirk, the jealous, violent and power-crazed genius whose all-consuming hatred can only end in blood . . . This is the thrilling third novel in the Courtneys sequence, continuing from When the Lion Feeds and The Sound of Thunder.
384 Руб.
Smith Wilbur Vicious Circle
The fast-paced adventure from the bestselling author Wilbur Smith Love. Loss. Revenge. When Hector Cross's life is overturned, he immediately recognizes the ruthless hand of an enemy he has faced many times before. A terrorist group has re-emerged - like a deadly scorpion from beneath its rock. Determined to fight back, Hector draws together a team of his most loyal friends from his former life in Cross Bow Security, a company originally contracted to protect his beloved wife, Hazel Bannock, and her company, the Bannock Oil Corp. Together, they travel to the remotest parts of the Middle East, to hunt down those who pursue him and his loved ones. For Hazel and Hector have a child, a precious daughter, who he will go to the ends of the earth to protect. And brutal figures from the Bannock family's past - thought long-gone - are returning, with an agenda so sinister that Hector realizes he is facing a new breed of enemy. One whose shifting attack and dark secrets take Hector to the heart of Africa and to a series of crimes so shocking they demand revenge.
1119 Руб.
Smith Wilbur The Seventh Scroll
Following on from the huge success of River God, and prequel to Warlock and The Quest comes this triumphant African adventure from No 1 bestselling author Wilbur Smith A fading papyrus, nearly four thousand years old. Within it lie the clues to a fabulous treasure from an almost forgotten time . . . a riddle that becomes a savage battle across the unforgiving terrain of North Africa. When her husband is brutally murdered, beautiful half-English, half-Egyptian Royan Al Simmu is forced to seek refuge in England. With eminent archaelogist Nicholas Quenton-Harper, she can pick up the pieces of her shattered life and find the courage to return to Ethiopia. For Duraid. And for the dreams of an ancient Pharoah . . . Because others will stop at nothing to claim the prize as their own. 'A desert sandstorm couldn't get pages turning faster than Smith' Independent On Sunday 'Full blooded, muscle-on-bone-crunching treasure hunt . . . it is non-stop action' Daily Express
420 Руб.
Smith Wilbur Those in Peril
Another outstanding adventure from one of the world's best loved storytellers Hazel Bannock is the owner of the Bannock Oil Corp, one of the major global oil producers. While cruising in the Indian Ocean, her yacht is hijacked by Somalian pirates and her nineteen year old daughter Cayla kidnapped. Major Hector Cross is an ex-SAS operative and the man behind Cross Bow Security, the company contracted to Bannock Oil to provide all their security. His loyalty to the Bannock family goes beyond the call of duty. The pirates demand a crippling ransom for Cayla's release, and complicated political and diplomatic sensitivities render the major powers incapable of intervening. With growing evidence of the horrific torture to which Cayla is being subjected, Hazel calls on Hector to help her rescue her daughter. Between them, Hazel and Hector are determined to take the law into their own hands.
780 Руб.
Smith Wilbur The Seventh Scroll
This romantic thriller, set in modern times, follows on from the adventure described in River God. Duraid and Royan Al Simma find the set of papyrus scrolls written by Taita, a slave to a queen of Ancient Egypt, on which he recorded the whereabouts of the tomb of Pharaoh Mamose. But before the Egyptologists can mount an expedition to search for the tomb, Duraid is murdered. Recommended for older readers.
2153 Руб.
Smith Wilbur When the Lion Feeds
Two brothers' quest . . . To tame a savage land. It is the 1870s and twin brothers Sean and Garrick Courtney are born into the wilds of Natal. They could not be more different, and fate, war and the jealous schemes of a woman are to drive them even further apart. But as history unfolds, a continent is awakening. And on the horizon is the promise of fortune, adventure, destiny and love . . . The bestselling novel that launched Wilbur Smith's stellar career, this is the first in the riveting saga of the Courtney brothers.
851 Руб.
Smith Wilbur The Eye of the Tiger
The two men arrived in a taxi. 'Are you Harry Fletcher?' the older man called out. 'That's me,' I replied. 'Welcome aboard the Wave Dancer.' 'Don't I know you?' the taller man said. 'You're from London, aren't you?' 'Yes, but I haven't been there for years,' I answered. 'Now about the fishing,' I went on quickly. 'We'll have to leave early tomorrow morning.' 'We're not going fishing,' the older man said. 'We're going diving.' He threw some money on the table. I did not ask any questions. It was much more money than I had asked for. - Points for Understanding comprehension questions - Glossary of difficult vocabulary - Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at Macmillan Readers website. Retold by Margaret Tarner.
1398 Руб.
Покрышка Assegai DH Wide Trail 3CG/TR — 27,5 дюйма Maxxis, цвет DH Maxx Grip/3CG/TR
Фирменная шина Грега Миннаара — Maxxis Assegai — обеспечивает цепкое и предсказуемое сцепление по всему профилю независимо от угла наклона. Assegai можно использовать как спереди, так и сзади для ощущения уверенности, или как переднюю часть в сочетан...
13572 Руб.
Paul Korky, Thomas Valerie Winnie and Wilbur: Explorer Collection +D
A wonderful boxed set of six of the most exciting Winnie and Wilbur stories and two special edition CDs. Includes the following Winnie and Wilbur titles: The Broomstick Ride, The Flying Carpet, The Pirate Adventure, The Dinosaur Day, Winnie and Wilbur In Space, Winnie and Wilbur Under the Sea.
5521 Руб.
Thomas Valerie The Dinosaur Day
Winnie and Wilbur love their local museum, especially the dinosaur gallery. When an exciting competition is announced to draw or make a model of a dinosaur Winnie and Wilbur can't wait to take part. But what did dinosaurs look like? Winnie waves her wand to take herself and Wilbur back in time. It's a prehistoric Winnie and Wilbur adventure!
3542 Руб.
Owen Laura Winnie's Alien Sleepover
Winnie and Wilbur are always on the lookout. Whether it's Winnie looking for her lost teddy, Wilbur looking for fame and fortune, Winnie looking seriously wobbly on a bicycle, or Winnie and Wilbur looking at the stars and spotting an alien, there is one thing they always find - true adventure! Four hilarious stories featuring Winnie and Wilbur and a zany supporting cast. Korky Paul's exuberant black line illustrations complement the humour, slapstick, and moments of real drama in each story.
2532 Руб.
Thomas Valerie Winnie and Wilbur. Flying Carpet
Winnie and Wilbur have had a few accidents on their wayward flying carpet. But then disaster strikes when Wilbur is whisked out of an open window! Winnie has to mount a daring broomstick rescue to get her beloved black cat back. It's a rollercoaster Winnie and Wilbur adventure! Korky Paul's intricate artwork is full of madcap humour and crazy details to pore over. The spellbinding new look of this bestselling series celebrates the wonderful relationship that exists between Winnie the Witch and her big black cat, Wilbur. Since Winnie and Wilbur first appeared in 1987 they have been delighting children and adults in homes and schools all over the world and more than 7 million books have been sold. Winnie and Wilbur will be hitting TV screens worldwide in 2017, airing in the UK on Milkshake, Channel 5's popular pre-school slot.
2569 Руб.
Owen Laura Winnie and Wilbur. The Santa Surprise
A Winnie and Wilbur festive treat! As they get ready for Christmas Winnie and Wilbur go an epic quest to make sure Santa gets a present, too. A brand new story in a fabulous new format with stylish full colour illustrations, this is the perfect purchase for Winnie and Wilbur fans at Christmas. Part of the bestselling series that celebrates the wonderful relationship shared by Winnie and her cat, Wilbur. Winnie and Wilbur young fiction is perfect for children who have grown up with the picture books and are now ready to share longer stories. Since 1987 they have been delighting children and adults all over the world and more than 7 million books have been sold.
2370 Руб.
Thomas Valerie Winnie and Wilbur at Chinese New Year
When Winnie and Wilbur decide to celebrate Chinese New Year, the party is going with a swing. Family? Check! Friends? Check! Food? Check! Fun? Check! But just when Winnie waves her wand to make parade costumes for everyone, Wilbur goes missing. Oh no! Will Winnie find him before the first firework lights up the sky? The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.
2569 Руб.