Gloriana
- 232 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The story of England's first great queen - and how she wielded power with a meticulously crafted image






The story of England's first great queen - and how she wielded power with a meticulously crafted image
A sumptuous guide to the art of Henry VIII - and what his collection of paintings and artworks reveal about the man and his reign
Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country. More than fifty years ago, the new US President, John F. Kennedy, spoke these words. Millions of Americans listened, and they were filled with hope. With Kennedy as president, surely there was a great future ahead for their country. But Kennedy would not finish his four years as president. In November 1963, the world stopped as terrible news came from Dallas, Texas
The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history.
A reader adaptation of the story of Marley, considered the world's "worst dog," and all of the adventures he has with his human family. Includes activites and a word list at the end of book.
The Villagers Of Chipping Cleghorn, Including Jane Marple, Are Agog With Curiosity Over An Advertisement In The Local Gazette Which Reads: 'A Murder Is Announced And Will Take Place On Friday October 29Th, At Little Paddocks At 6.30 P.M.' A Childish Practical Joke? Or A Hoax Intended To Scare Poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable To Resist The Mysterious Invitation, A Crowd Begins To Gather At Little Paddocks At The Appointed Time When, Without Warning, The Lights Go Out&
Prescription for Miss Marple: After the doctor had gone, his nurse, Miss Knight, bustled in. "There," she said to Miss Marple, "we look much more cheerful. Did the doctor recommend a tonic?" "He recommended I take an interest in murder." "A nice detective story?" "No," said Miss Marple. "Real life." "Goodness," exclaimed Miss Knight. "But there's not likely to be a murder in this quiet spot." "Murders," said Miss Marple, "can happen anywhere. And do." "At the Development, prehaps?" mused Miss Knight. "A lot of those Teddy Boys carry knives." But the murder, when it came, was much closer to home.
This sequel concerns Bridget Jones, a single, girl-about-town on an optimistic but doomed quest for self-improvement. If she could just get down to 8st 7lb, stop smoking and develop inner poise, all would be resolved.
A crime novel in which a serial killer seems determined to work his way through the alphabet. There seems little chance of the murderer getting caught, until he makes the crucial and vain mistake of challenging Hercule Poirot to frustrate his plans.
A comedy on an Englishwoman's quest for self-improvement. Single and thirty-something Bridget diets, keeps tabs on her tobacco and alcohol consumption, visits the gym regularly, yet she still has problems finding the right man. A debut in fiction.