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Wednesday 31 October 2012

Skulduggery Pleasant: Kingdom of the Wicked by Derek Landy


Magic is a disease. Across the land, normal people are suddenly developing wild and unstable powers. One of those is Kitana. A normal teenage girl who, along with her friends, becomes infected. Becomes powerful. Becomes corrupted. Wielding the magic of gods, they're set to tear the city apart unless someone stands up to them. (Back cover)

The seventh instalment in this comedy-horror-adventure series. For reviews go to http://bit.ly/Rv9crp


The Key by Simon Toyne


Journalist Liv Adamsen has escaped from the highly secretive Citadel at the heart of the ancient city of Ruin and now lies in isolation, staring at hospital walls as blank as her memory. Despite her inability to recall her past, something strange is stirring within her. She feels possessed by a sensation she can't name and plagued by whispers only she can hear: "KuShiKaam," the key.
(Source: HarperCollins http://bit.ly/V8hk5r)

For reviews go to http://bit.ly/V8g2Hn 

To read the opening chapters of the book got to : http://bit.ly/TtMz8S

Piri: Straight up by Piri Weepu with Heather Kidd


The Saviour, Superman, Super Sub, or just plain superb? Piri Weepu may not actually have divine powers, but he has attracted legions of loyal fans and earned the respect and admiration of players, coaches, his community and family. Told with Piri's trademark humor, humility, warmth and honesty, this look back through his career tells us what makes him tick, and the people, places and passions that supercharge his batteries. (Source: inside cover)


Saturday 13 October 2012

The Klencke Atlas - biggest in the world


Dimensions of the world's biggest atlas:

1.78m high
1.05m wide
11 cm thick

It takes six people to lift it.

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