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Alexander McCall Smith

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44 Scotland Street

Book 19 in the hugely popular 44 Scotland Street series by worldwide bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith

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Alexander McCall Smith

The first book in the multi-million copy bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency seriesThe one where it all beginsMma Ramotswe is the proud proprietor of the finest ladies' detective agency in all Botswana (also the only one). She spends her time, with a cup of redbush tea beneath the acacia tree, waiting for clients. When they come along, whether it is to enquire after a missing spouse or check the identity of a long-lost father, it i...

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Alexander Smith

"Dreamthorp" by Alexander Smith is a reflective and poetic exploration of life, nature, and the human experience. The book is structured as a series of essays that delve into the beauty of the world around us, capturing the essence of rural life and the changing seasons. Smith's lyrical prose invites readers to contemplate their surroundings and find solace in the simplicity of everyday moments. His observations are both profound and accessible, making the work resonate with anyone seeking...

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Dwayne Alexander Smith, Pamela Samuels Young

AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOWThree mobsters. Two detectives. A deadly race against time.Jackson Jones and Mackenzie Cunningham - two of the best private investigators in the business - are presented with a case they aren't allowed to refuse. The heads of L.A.'s three major crime families have tasked them with finding sensitive information hidden by a man in critical condition before he flatlines. Or else.The pair can't agree on how to f...

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Alexander McCall Smith

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Professor Dr Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld

The latest book in Alexander McCall Smith's entertaining and hilarious Professor von Igelfeld series'It's impossible not to root for von Igelfeld' Scotsman'A charming tale of academic rivalry and ill-fated infatuation... marvellous' Scottish FieldProfessor Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld is not just any German professor - he is the author of that great work of scholarship, Portuguese Irregular Verbs. His eminence in language stud...

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Alexander Smith

They Create Worlds: The Story of the People and Companies That Shaped the Video Game Industry, Vol. 1 is the first in a three-volume set that provides an in-depth analysis of the creation and evolution of the video game industry. Beginning with the advent of computers in the mid-20th century, Alexander Smith’s text comprehensively highlights and examines individuals, companies, and market forces that have shaped the development of the video game industry around the world. Volume one, place...

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Alexander Smith

Dreamthorp: A Book of Essays Written in the Country is a collection of reflective essays that explores rural English life through a deeply contemplative and philosophical lens. It is significant as a pastoral essay work that blends nature writing with meditation on time, mortality, and human experience. The essays are set in the imagined village of Dreamthorp, where the narrator observes the rhythms of countryside living and reflects on the emotional and intellectual meaning of rural exist...

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Alexander McCall Smith

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Mysterious Profiles

In this profile, the bestselling author of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series recounts the creation of his popular Botswanan sleuth.In 1998, Mma Precious Ramotswe made her debut in Alexander McCall Smith's The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. The Plain Dealer hailed the novel as "One of the best, most charming, honest, hilarious and life-affirming books to appear in years." Decades and many books later, Precious has her own bestselling series,...

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Alexander Smith

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Osprey Wargames

A set of fast-play, mass battle wargames rules set during Japan's Sengoku period.During the mid-15th to early 17th Century, often known as the Sengoku period, Japan saw continuous warfare between the Daimyo – the great feudal lords – as they strove for power and domination.Daimyo is a mass battle wargame set during this Sengoku period. As Daimyo, players will take control of a clan, assemble an army, and crush their enemi...

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Alexander McCall Smith

In the hilarious new novel in the best-selling Detective Varg series, Ulf Varg will need to resolve both a sensitive crime and his own delicate dilemma in the hopes of preserving the peace.The Department of Sensitive Crimes is downsizing in light of a recent downturn of sensitive crime, and staff members are wondering who among them will be transferred elsewhere. As the bickering between colleagues intensifies, Ulf tries his best to stay above the fray. But when An...

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Alexander McCall Smith

Book 27 in the multi-million copy bestselling and perennially adored No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series"I am a fortunate woman to have such an eventful life," observes Mma Ramotswe of the No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Perhaps, but there are times when rather too much seems to be happening, and a quieter life might seem rather attractive. This latest despatch from Botswana is certainly full of events, even if it starts with a leisurely trip to buy a pair of shoe...

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Alexander Smith

The Ultimate Fitness Planner is a comprehensive guide to help you set and achieve your health and fitness goals. It includes a wide range of tools and resources to help you stay motivated and on track, including:A daily planner with space to track your workouts, meals, and progressA comprehensive overview of different types of exercise and how to incorporate them into your routineTips and t...