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To the consternation of the patrician, Lord Vetinari, a new invention has arrived in Ankh-Morpork - a great clanging monster of a machine that harnesses the power of all of the elements: earth, air, fire and water. This being Ankh-Morpork, it's soon drawing astonished crowds, some of whom caught the zeitgeist early and arrive armed with notepads and very sensible rainwear.<br/><br/> Moist von Lipwig is not a man who enjoys hard work - as master of the Post Office, the Mint and the Royal Bank his input is, of course, <i>vital</i> . . . but largely dependent on words, which are fortunately not very heavy and don't always need greasing. However, he does enjoy being alive, which makes a new job offer from Vetinari hard to refuse . . .<br/><br/> Steam is rising over Discworld, driven by Mister Simnel, the man wi' t'flat cap and sliding rule who has an interesting arrangement with the sine and cosine. Moist will have to grapple with <i>gallons</i> of grease, goblins, a fat controller with a history of throwing employees down the stairs and some very angry dwarfs if he's going to stop it all going off the rails . . .

<i>'Whoever said you can't fool an honest man wasn't one'</i><br/><br/>The Royal Bank is facing a crisis, and it's time for a change of management. Who would not wish for that job?<br/><br/>It's a job for life. But, as former con-man Moist von Lipwig is learning, the life is not necessarily for long.<br/><br/>The Chief Cashier is almost certainly a vampire. There's something nameless in the cellar (and the cellar itself is pretty nameless), it turns out that the Royal Mint runs at a loss, and people actually want to know where the money's gone. A 300 year old wizard is after his girlfriend, he's about to be exposed as a fraud, but the Assassins Guild might get him first. In fact lot of people want him dead<br/><br/>Oh. And every day he has to take the Chairman for walkies.<br/><br/>Everywhere he looks he's making enemies.<br/><br/>What he <i>should</i> be doing is . . . <b>Making Money!</b>

The Unofficial Ultimate Harry Potter Spellbook is a beautiful, elegantly designed reference that details all of the known spells cast in the Harry Potter films, books, video games and card games, as well as official Harry Potter spinoffs, such as Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Each spell is given its own entry including spell name, pronunciation details, a description of the spell effect, spell casting methods, wand movements, hand movements and vocalizations, plus primary sources in which the spell was used. Readers will also find trivia related to each spell, such as who it was used against, what the outcome was, or what a spell's unusual history might be.

Countdown to Riches-21 Days of Wealth-Attracting Habits [Bok / Inbunden]

From child prodigy to global superstar, Celine Dion's career has been nothing short of extraordinary. This charming book is a celebration of her dazzling journey - packed with fabulous facts, standout quotes and unforgettable milestones.<br/><br/>Trace Celine's path from her childhood experiences and legendary Eurovision win to her chart-topping hits and game-changing Las Vegas residencies. Relive her bold fashion choices and discover the profound influence she continues to have on fans and fellow artists around the globe.<br/><br/>Whether you've followed the singer from the beginning or are just discovering her powerhouse vocals, this delightful guide captures the spirit, talent and charisma of a true pop and style icon.<br/><br/><b>Sample Content:</b><br/>"I worked really hard, and I surpassed myself... I didn't have, visually, what it took. I was not pretty, I had teeth problems, and I was very skinny. I didn't fit the mould." - <i>Celine Dion</i><br/><br/>"I'm not looking for career attention, for more success, more money. I'm just singing songs I chose because I love them." -<i> Celine Dion</i><br/><br/>"If I can't run I'll walk. If I can't walk. I'll crawl. But I won't stop." -<i> Celine Dion</i><br/><br/>Celine Dion recorded her very first song at just 12 years old. The song, titled <i>Ce n'etait qu'un reve</i> ("It Was Only a Dream"), was co-written by her mother Thereses and brother Jacques, showcasing the family's early belief in her talent. That single track caught the attention of her future manager, launching a career that would soon take the world by storm.

<b><i>Marilyn Monroe: Reflections</i> presents both famous and unseen photographs of the celebrated actress, alongside iconic quotes from and about Monroe.</b> <br/><br/> "If I am a star...the people made me a star. No studio, no person, but the people did." - Marilyn Monroe <br/><br/> Marilyn Monroe is one of the most celebrated icons from the twentieth century who devoted her life to the silver screen. Her beauty and charisma were captured in images taken by some of the great photographers of the era including Eve Arnold and Richard Avedon. <i>Marilyn Monroe: Reflections</i> showcases a number of loved photographs alongside iconic quotes by Monroe and those who knew and admired her including Bonnie Greer, Elton John, and Zadie Smith. <br/><br/> From her early years as Norma Jeane, to her unforgettable roles in The Seven Year Itch, and The Misfits, this beautiful giftbook offers readers a personal perspective on the well-loved icon. Monroe sought agency in shaping her career which is illustrated through her own words and her collaboration with photographers in creating her image. <br/><br/> A short introduction by Rosie Broadley, Senior Curator at the National Portrait Gallery, explores Monroe's enduring legacy and cultural impact.

Have you ever savoured the last crumb of a delicious cake and thought, ooh...that takes me back to a happy place? Anna Berghe has been doing just that savouring happy memories of her grandma s baking and carefully curating her recipes to keep the delightful cultural heritage of Swedish fika alive. If you ve heard about this now world-famous phenomenon but never really experienced it at grass roots level then this is the book for you. We ll step into the atmosphere of a bygone era and bring it right up to date, with tips on how to re-create that special sense of togetherness over coffee and cake!