Shane robinson gb (6 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: New. Itis one thousand years in the future. The entire world has become divided intothree tyrannical nuclear superpower states. The governing body running the showis known as The World Authority of Thermonuclear States (T.W.A.T.S.), andwhen they achieved world domination approximately one hundred years ago, monarchies and democracies ceased to exist, and a new world order(another one) began. The power-hungry Commanders-in-Chief of thisorganisation (also referred to by the same name) are Donald Trump (UA leader),Tony Blair (EF leader), and Xi Jinping (RC leader). They were all resurrectedusing cryopreservation technology. Asthe world faces almost certain destruction from a thermonuclear war, with eachleader vying to become the supreme ruler and the ever-growing threat of robotstaking over the world, not to mention the outbreak of a deadly virus and otherscientific calamities, can the outlawed rebel leader, Ivor Jefferies and hisfellow Welsh comrades put an end to the tyranny and regain the democraticfreedoms their ancestors once enjoyed? Ifthey are to succeed, they must first break into the European Federation's high-securityscientific laboratory for cryogenics, located on the outskirts of District 1(former Brussels), and bring the eloquent former Welsh Labour leader, NeilKinnock, back to life - surely he must be able to talk sense into the threedespotic leaders and bring about a fair and democratic way of life once more? Sodetermined are Ivor and his band of brothers and sisters (they are not allrelated!) that they would even break into the laboratory with only shovels andpickaxes if necessary! 'A fast-paced, action-packed, witty and sometimesterrifying parody of what might be to come in the future!'.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Eleven-year-old Eric Fartz and his mum, Ingrid, fled their hometown of Sheffield to start a new life in Ramsgate, Kent, to escape his father. Eric was a shy boy who lacked confidence; he had no friends and was bullied by two horrible boys at his new school. Then, one day, a chance meeting with a wise old magician at the local Christmas Fair convinced him to take up magic, which changed his life!Throughout the story, Eric performs amazing magic tricks, which help him become more popular and make friends. The story culminates in Eric entering 'St. Bartholomew's Got Talent', but will he get the chance to take part?The cool, jaw-dropping magic tricks Eric performs are taught at the back of the book so readers can create wonderment, too!Disappear into this thrilling, funny, and thought-provoking story about Eric's struggle to fit in at 'Big School'. It's filled with inspiration and advice, not only on performing magic but also on becoming more self-confident!A modern-day fairy tale about triumph over adversity, conjured up inside the mind of a professional magician for younger readers!"A magic book in every sense of the word!"Beautifully illustrated by Alexandra Stone. Stone, Alexandra (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: New. The thrilling and explosive finale to 'The Amazing Fartzini' trilogy series by Shane Robinson.'The Amazing Fartzini' stood in position, feeling very alone on the biggest stage he'd ever performed. Now, a famous magician, headlining at a Las Vegas casino resort, about to demonstrate the most dangerous magic trick stunt of his entire twenty-five-year-old life, attempting to catch a live bullet between his teeth! Facing him was an armed marksman, pointing an old-fashioned musket at him, loaded with a deadly bullet with his name on it!Has the magician's past finally caught up with him?And, will his finale also be his final performance.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Itis one thousand years in the future. The entire world has become divided intothree tyrannical nuclear superpower states. The governing body running the showis known as The World Authority of Thermonuclear States (T.W.A.T.S.), andwhen they achieved world domination approximately one hundred years ago, monarchies and democracies ceased to exist, and a new world order(another one) began. The power-hungry Commanders-in-Chief of thisorganisation (also referred to by the same name) are Donald Trump (UA leader),Tony Blair (EF leader), and Xi Jinping (RC leader). They were all resurrectedusing cryopreservation technology. Asthe world faces almost certain destruction from a thermonuclear war, with eachleader vying to become the supreme ruler and the ever-growing threat of robotstaking over the world, not to mention the outbreak of a deadly virus and otherscientific calamities, can the outlawed rebel leader, Ivor Jefferies and hisfellow Welsh comrades put an end to the tyranny and regain the democraticfreedoms their ancestors once enjoyed? Ifthey are to succeed, they must first break into the European Federation's high-securityscientific laboratory for cryogenics, located on the outskirts of District 1(former Brussels), and bring the eloquent former Welsh Labour leader, NeilKinnock, back to life - surely he must be able to talk sense into the threedespotic leaders and bring about a fair and democratic way of life once more? Sodetermined are Ivor and his band of brothers and sisters (they are not allrelated!) that they would even break into the laboratory with only shovels andpickaxes if necessary! 'A fast-paced, action-packed, witty and sometimesterrifying parody of what might be to come in the future!'.…

Paperback. Condición: New. Eleven-year-old Eric Fartz and his mum, Ingrid, fled their hometown of Sheffield to start a new life in Ramsgate, Kent, to escape his father. Eric was a shy boy who lacked confidence; he had no friends and was bullied by two horrible boys at his new school. Then, one day, a chance meeting with a wise old magician at the local Christmas Fair convinced him to take up magic, which changed his life!Throughout the story, Eric performs amazing magic tricks, which help him become more popular and make friends. The story culminates in Eric entering 'St. Bartholomew's Got Talent', but will he get the chance to take part?The cool, jaw-dropping magic tricks Eric performs are taught at the back of the book so readers can create wonderment, too!Disappear into this thrilling, funny, and thought-provoking story about Eric's struggle to fit in at 'Big School'. It's filled with inspiration and advice, not only on performing magic but also on becoming more self-confident!A modern-day fairy tale about triumph over adversity, conjured up inside the mind of a professional magician for younger readers!"A magic book in every sense of the word!"Beautifully illustrated by Alexandra Stone. Stone, Alexandra (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: New. The thrilling and explosive finale to 'The Amazing Fartzini' trilogy series by Shane Robinson.'The Amazing Fartzini' stood in position, feeling very alone on the biggest stage he'd ever performed. Now, a famous magician, headlining at a Las Vegas casino resort, about to demonstrate the most dangerous magic trick stunt of his entire twenty-five-year-old life, attempting to catch a live bullet between his teeth! Facing him was an armed marksman, pointing an old-fashioned musket at him, loaded with a deadly bullet with his name on it!Has the magician's past finally caught up with him?And, will his finale also be his final performance.…