Cotterell, Maurice M.

The Lost Tomb of Viracocha (Peruvian Pyramids)

Near fine condition. Headline, 2001. First paperback edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Paperback(a couple of small nicks and scratches on the edges of the cover and spine) in near fine condition. Illustrated with many colour, b/w photos, drawings, diagrams, maps. Nice and clean pages as new with a small ink mark on the outer edges, a couple of small creases on the edges of the pages, small pencil mark impression on the edge of the first blank page of the book. 216pp including Appendices 1 to 4, bibliography, index. Near Fine. ISBN: 9780747271314

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Book number: 7352

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Cotton, Bill

Double Bill 80 Years of Entertainment

VGC. Fourth Estate, 2000. First UK edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Black hardback(tear on the edge of the front cover, gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(large tear on the edge of the front Dj cover, crease, nick and scratch on the Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated with b/w photos. Nice and clean pages as new with a small nick on the edges, small pencil mark impression on the first page of the book. The book is in VGC except for the two tears on the cover and Dj cover. 280pp including index. Price un-clipped. First edition. Product Description: Packed with anecdotes, sparkling insights into the changing nature of show business and the turbulent world of the BBC, and boasting a glittering cast-list, Double Bill is a fascinating read, unashamedly nostalgic and often hilarious. It is also the intriguing story of a unique relationship between two of the most successful men in the British post-war entertainment. Double Bill is the revealing story of the legendary band leader, Billy Cotton and his namesake son, Bill Cotton Jnr who became Managing Director of BBC Television. One, a star performer who for decades was a national institution, the other, a talent spotter, TV producer and impresario who introduced to television many of Britain's biggest stars and best loved shows. In his hugely entertaining autobiography, Bill Cotton not only looks back on these golden years, but on the loving relationship with another Bill -- his father, the enormously popular and much loved band leader Billy Cotton. For it was during his childhood that Bill Jnr first experienced the thrill of showbiz, and encountered, in the heyday of variety, such stars as Will Hay, Max Miller, Tommy Trinder and Laurel and Hardy. And it was the charismatic Bill Sr who introduced his son to Tin Pan Alley and the music business, starting him out on a career that would later see him producing hit TV shows Six Five Special and Juke Box Jury and creating Top of the Pops. A high point of his producing career was being responsible for the Billy Cotton Band Show, he even took over the band for theatrical appearances when his father fell ill -- despite not being able to read a note of music. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9781841153278

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Book number: 682

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Courtenay, Bryce

Tommo and Hawk

VGC. Michael Joseph, 1998. First UK edition-first printing (1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2). Black hardback (gilt lettering to the spine, small nicks, dent and scratches on the cover and spine) with Dj(two small tears, some creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated with a colour map inside the front and back cover. Nice and clean pages but with ink marks and slightly tainted on the outer edges, small nicks and slightly tainted on the edges of the pages. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 675pp. Price un-clipped. A collectable first edition. Heavy book (approx. 1. 3 Kg). Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780718143466

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Book number: 10765

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Coward, Richard

A Strange Deception(Signed)

Fine condition. Richard & Erika Coward, 1992. Reprinted edition. The book is Signed and dated by Richard Coward on the first blank page of the book with dedication to Brian. Green hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small nick on the cover) with Dj(small nick and scratch on the Dj cover), both in fine condition. The book is as new with a small crease on the edge of the pages. 314pp. Price un-clipped. Signed by the Author. Signed by the Author. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9780951501900

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Cox, Josephine

Born Bad

Fine condition. HarperCollins, 2009. First edition-first printing. Purple hardback(silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(a couple of small nicks and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. The book is new with a couple of small nicks and crease on the edges of the pages. 374pp. Price un-clipped. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9780007221165

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Book number: 1478

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Cox, Josephine

Live the Dream

Near fine condition. HarperCollins, 2004. First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2). Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine) with Dj(small tear inside the edge of the back Dj cover, two small nicks, scratch and crease on the edges of the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Nice and clean pages as new with two small creases and nicks on the edges. Nice and clean book as new except for the small tear on the edge of the Dj cover. 370pp. Price un-clipped. Product Description nThe powerful new besteller from the country's number one storyteller. Handsome, wealthy and charismatic, Luke Hammond should have the world at his feet. Instead, he is immersed by in a double tragedy which rocked the quiet town of Blackburn. Luke's only respite from his respectable everyday life as owner of Hammonds' factory is the precious time he carves out each week when he seeks solace deep in the heart of the Ribble Valley where his turbulent emotions find their way into his mesmerising and powerful paintings. Lost in his thoughts and dreams, he paints watercolours, his turbulent emotions spilling out onto the canvas. Luke's lonely nature intrigues Amy Maitland, a homely, down to earth young woman nursing her own heartache. Unaware of Luke's true identity, and the pain of his past, Amy is drawn to the quiet man who visits her best friend cafe every Tuesday. Gradually, a friendship develops between the pair and intimacy blossoms. But Amy is torn between her heart and her head. She gave up her heart once before and paid the price. Can she bear to risk it again? When she discovers who Luke really is, her feelings are in even greater turmoil. However intense her attraction for Luke, Amy's sense of honour and duty is paramount. Then disaster strikes the factory. As Luke's past returns to haunt him, Amy is made to fear for the life of her best friend Daisy, and suddenly the future is very dangerous indeed. . Near Fine/Near Fine. ISBN: 9780007146116

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Book number: 1434

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Cox, Josepjine

The Loner

Fine condition. HarperCollins Publishers, 2007. First edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2). White hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small nick on the edge of the cover) with Dj(two creases, nicks and scratch on the Dj cover), both in fine condition. Nice and clean pages as new with a couple of creases and nick on the edges, small pencil mark impression on the edge of the front end paper. Nice and clean book as new. 357pp. Price un-clipped. Product Description: The powerful new bestseller from Josephine Cox -- the country's favourite storyteller. Home is where the heart is - but it's also where the pain lurks! After a tragic accident involving his mother, and the disappearance of his father, young Davie flees his hometown of Blackburn, unsure of what the future holds. Devastated, he must escape the haunting memories of the worst night in his young life. With little more than the shirt on his back and a fierce determination to find his father, he sets off on a lonely, friendless road. Back home, those Davie has left behind wait anxiously; Kathleen, his childhood friend who has held a secret close to her heart these past few years, and Joseph, his grandfather whose guilt at the events that dreadful night burns right to his soul. Will they ever see Davie again? And if he comes back, what then? Eventually, after months of searching and with danger lurking at every turn, Davie finds a friend and a place to stay. Perhaps now his heart and mind will find peace. But his hopes are shortlived when Fate urges him to decide whether to keep running or go back and face his demons. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9780007221127

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Book number: 2646

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Cradock, Fanny

Windsor Secret

VGC. W. H. Allen, 1986. First edition. Black hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, light shelf wear on the edges of the cover) with Dj(stain mark inside the edges of the Dj cover, small nicks and creases on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC. Nice and clean pages with some small marks on the outer edges, a couple of nicks and creases on the edges of the pages. The book is in VGC with some ink marks inside the Dj cover. 270pp. Price un-clipped. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780491027359

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Book number: 3161

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Crais, Robert

Demolition Angel

VGC. Orion, 2000. First UK edition-first printing. Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small nick on the cover) with Dj(watermark inside the edge of the back Dj cover, a couple of small nicks and creases on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC. Nice and clean pages but with a watermark on the edge of the last blank page of the book, a couple of creases, small mark and ink mark on the edges of the pages. The book is in VGC except for the watermark inside the Dj cover and on the edge of the last page of the book. 386pp. Price un-clipped. First edition. Product Description: Robert Crais' massive new thriller takes a break from Elvis Cole and introduces a new heroine; bomb victim and tenacious detective Carol Starkey. It is a novel of personal obsession, rivalry, corruption and breath-taking violence. John Michael Fowles has a natural talent: he understands explosives. He has a feel for them. It is a talent which he fully expects will take him onto the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list. Along the way he will match himself against the best - the FBI's elite team of bomb technicians and one person in particular - Carol Starkey, Detective in the LAPD Criminal Conspiracy Section. She is a woman who died for two minutes and forty seconds after being blown up by one of his bombs, and Fowles dearly wants her dead again. As the FBI attempt to find the link behind a series of bomb explosions that have been designed to kill their technicians, Special Agent Ben Williams stumbles on the bomber's secret: his desire to kill Starkey. If Williams can keep this from Starkey he can set a trap and catch the bomber. A trap that uses Carol Starkey as bait. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780752832173

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Book number: 633

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Crane, Teresa

Sweet Songbird

VGC. HarperCollins, 1987. First edition-first printing. Blue hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, light shelf wear on the edges of the cover) with Dj(watermark inside the edge of the back Dj cover, small tear, nicks & creases on the edges of the Dj cover), both in VGC. Nice and clean pages with two ink marks and slightly tainted on the outer edges, slightly yellow the edges of the pages. The book is in VGC with light shelf wear. 599pp. Heavy book(approx. 1. 2kg). Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9780002229753

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Book number: 2265

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Crichton, Michael

Next

Near fine condition. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006. First edition-first printing. Black hardback(silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(small nicks, scratches and crease on the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Nice and clean pages as new with a ink mark on the outer edges, inscription written on the title page, two small nicks on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book except for the an inscription. 431pp including Bibliography. Price un-clipped. Near Fine/Near Fine. ISBN: 9780007240999

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Book number: 1686

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Crichton, Michael

Next

Near fine condition. HarperCollins Publishers, 2006. First edition-first printing. Black hardback(silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(some nicks, creases and scratch on the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. The book is as new with some nicks on the outer edges of the pages, a couple of creases on the edge of the pages. Nice and clean book. 431pp including Bibliography. Price un-clipped. Near Fine/Near Fine. ISBN: 9780007240999

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Crichton, Michael

Prey

Fine condition. HarperCollins, 2002. First UK edition-first printing(1 3 5 7 9 8 6 4 2). Black hardback(silver lettering to the spine)with Dj(two small creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover), both in fine condition. The book is new with a ink mark and light shelf wear on the outer edge of the pages. Price un-clipped. 367pp. Review: In Prey, bestselling author Michael Crichton introduces bad guys that are too small to be seen with the naked eye but who are no less deadly or intriguing than the runaway dinosaurs that made 1990's Jurassic Park such a blockbuster success. High-tech whistle-blower Jack Forman used to specialise in programming computers to solve problems by mimicking the behaviour of efficient wild animals--swarming bees or hunting hyena packs, for example. Now he's unemployed and is finally starting to enjoy his new role as stay-at-home dad. All would be domestic bliss if it were not for Jack's suspicions that his wife, who's been behaving strangely and working long hours at the top-secret research labs of Xymos Technology, is having an affair. n nWhen he's called in to help with her hush-hush project, it seems like the perfect opportunity to see what she's been doing, but Jack quickly finds there's a lot more going on in the lab than an illicit affair. Within hours of his arrival at the remote testing centre, Jack discovers his wife's firm has created self-replicating nanotechnology--a literal swarm of microscopic machines. Originally meant to serve as a military eye in the sky, the swarm has now escaped into the environment and is seemingly intent on killing the scientists trapped in the facility. The reader realises early, however, that Jack, his wife and their fellow scientists have more to fear from the hidden dangers within the lab than from the predators without. n nThe monsters may be smaller in this book, but Crichton's skill for suspense has grown, making Prey a scary read that's hard to set aside. It's not without minor flaws: the science in this novel requires more explanation than did the cloning of dinosaurs, leading to lengthy and sometimes dry academic lessons. And while the coincidence of Xymos's new technology running on the same program that Jack created keeps the plot moving, it may be more than some readers can swallow. But thanks in part to a sobering foreword in which Crichton warns of the real dangers of technology that continues to evolve more quickly than common sense, Prey succeeds in gripping readers with a tense and frightening tale of scientific suspense. Fine/Fine. ISBN: 9780007153794

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Book number: 1893

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Crichton, Michael

Prey

Fine condition. HarperCollins, 2002. First US Edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ). Silver hardback with black boards(silver lettering on the front cover and spine)in fine condition, with Dj cover(very small tear, a couple of creases and nicks on the edges of the Dj cover)in near fine condition. The book is new with a small mark on the first blank page of the book. The outer edges of the pages are rough cut. 372pp including Bibliography. Price un-clipped. Review: In Prey, bestselling author Michael Crichton introduces bad guys that are too small to be seen with the naked eye but who are no less deadly or intriguing than the runaway dinosaurs that made 1990's Jurassic Park such a blockbuster success. High-tech whistle-blower Jack Forman used to specialise in programming computers to solve problems by mimicking the behaviour of efficient wild animals--swarming bees or hunting hyena packs, for example. Now he's unemployed and is finally starting to enjoy his new role as stay-at-home dad. All would be domestic bliss if it were not for Jack's suspicions that his wife, who's been behaving strangely and working long hours at the top-secret research labs of Xymos Technology, is having an affair. n nWhen he's called in to help with her hush-hush project, it seems like the perfect opportunity to see what she's been doing, but Jack quickly finds there's a lot more going on in the lab than an illicit affair. Within hours of his arrival at the remote testing centre, Jack discovers his wife's firm has created self-replicating nanotechnology--a literal swarm of microscopic machines. Originally meant to serve as a military eye in the sky, the swarm has now escaped into the environment and is seemingly intent on killing the scientists trapped in the facility. The reader realises early, however, that Jack, his wife and their fellow scientists have more to fear from the hidden dangers within the lab than from the predators without. n nThe monsters may be smaller in this book, but Crichton's skill for suspense has grown, making Prey a scary read that's hard to set aside. It's not without minor flaws: the science in this novel requires more explanation than did the cloning of dinosaurs, leading to lengthy and sometimes dry academic lessons. And while the coincidence of Xymos's new technology running on the same program that Jack created keeps the plot moving, it may be more than some readers can swallow. But thanks in part to a sobering foreword in which Crichton warns of the real dangers of technology that continues to evolve more quickly than common sense, Prey succeeds in gripping readers with a tense and frightening tale of scientific suspense. Fine/Near Fine. ISBN: 9780066214122

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Book number: 1894

Catalogue: Literature & Fiction : World Literature

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Crowley, Elaine

A Family Cursed

VGC. Orion, 1996. First UK edition-first printing. Blue hardback(silver lettering to the spine) with Dj(small tear on the edge of the Dj cover, a couple of creases, nicks and scratches on the Dj cover), both in VGC. Nice and clean pages with a small nick and light shelf wear on the outer edges, some nicks on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book with light shelf wear. 309pp. Price un-clipped. Product Description: As a wedding present, Mary and Peter are given Mag Cronin's farm, causing the old woman to be evicted and sent to the workhouse. Mag curses the family and as disaster befalls them, they begin to believe in the curse, but all curses can be broken eventually. n nAbout the Author nElaine Crowley lives in Port Talbot with her husband and has six children. She did not start writing until after her children had left home. Very Good/Very Good. ISBN: 9781857977677

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Book number: 31

Catalogue: Literature & Fiction : Genre Fiction

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