Author: Mark Sperring
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408893487
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Who or what is destroying all the Christmas treats in the supermarkets? Santa sends his Mince Spies on a secret mission to uncover the culprits. With puff-pastry jetpacks, shortcrust walkie-talkies and squirty whipped cream they foil the villains – with a bit of help from Santa. A hilarious rhyming romp of a story with a festive message for all baddies: it's better when you're nice!
Mince Spies
Author: Mark Sperring
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408893487
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Who or what is destroying all the Christmas treats in the supermarkets? Santa sends his Mince Spies on a secret mission to uncover the culprits. With puff-pastry jetpacks, shortcrust walkie-talkies and squirty whipped cream they foil the villains – with a bit of help from Santa. A hilarious rhyming romp of a story with a festive message for all baddies: it's better when you're nice!
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408893487
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Who or what is destroying all the Christmas treats in the supermarkets? Santa sends his Mince Spies on a secret mission to uncover the culprits. With puff-pastry jetpacks, shortcrust walkie-talkies and squirty whipped cream they foil the villains – with a bit of help from Santa. A hilarious rhyming romp of a story with a festive message for all baddies: it's better when you're nice!
Mince Spies
Author: Mark Sperring
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526611090
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Who or what is destroying all the Christmas treats in the supermarkets? Santa sends his Mince Spies on a secret mission to uncover the culprits. With puff-pastry jetpacks, shortcrust walkie-talkies and squirty whipped cream they foil the villains – with a bit of help from Santa. A hilarious rhyming romp of a story with a festive message for all baddies: it's better when you're nice! This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher, complete with rich sound effects and glorious festive music!
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1526611090
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Who or what is destroying all the Christmas treats in the supermarkets? Santa sends his Mince Spies on a secret mission to uncover the culprits. With puff-pastry jetpacks, shortcrust walkie-talkies and squirty whipped cream they foil the villains – with a bit of help from Santa. A hilarious rhyming romp of a story with a festive message for all baddies: it's better when you're nice! This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher, complete with rich sound effects and glorious festive music!
Counterfeit Spies
Author: Oliver Buckton
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538183692
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
A "savvy study" (Publishers Weekly) and a fascinating exploration of the roles many spy novelists played during World War II and the influence of intelligence work on their writing. World War II deception operations created elaborate fictions and subterfuges to prevent the enemy from apprehending the true targets and objectives of Allied forces. These operations shortened the war considerably and saved countless lives—and they were often invented, proposed, and sometimes executed by creative minds that would come to be known worldwide for their spy novels. In Counterfeit Spies: How World War II Intelligence Operations Shaped Cold War Spy Fiction, Oliver Buckton reveals the involvement of writers in wartime deceptions and shows how those operations would later impact their work. He also examines how the details, personnel, and methods of the GARBO network, Operation Mincemeat, Philby’s treason, Operation Bodyguard, and more were translated from real life into spy fiction by these authors, necessitated by the Official Secrets Act which prevented writers from revealing their experiences in memoirs or other nonfiction works. Featuring Ian Fleming, Dennis Wheatley, Graham Greene, Helen MacInnes, John Bingham, and John le Carré, Counterfeit Spies is a captivating examination of the brilliant novelists who took wartime espionage and deception to another level with their enduring works that continue to entertain and fascinate readers today.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1538183692
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
A "savvy study" (Publishers Weekly) and a fascinating exploration of the roles many spy novelists played during World War II and the influence of intelligence work on their writing. World War II deception operations created elaborate fictions and subterfuges to prevent the enemy from apprehending the true targets and objectives of Allied forces. These operations shortened the war considerably and saved countless lives—and they were often invented, proposed, and sometimes executed by creative minds that would come to be known worldwide for their spy novels. In Counterfeit Spies: How World War II Intelligence Operations Shaped Cold War Spy Fiction, Oliver Buckton reveals the involvement of writers in wartime deceptions and shows how those operations would later impact their work. He also examines how the details, personnel, and methods of the GARBO network, Operation Mincemeat, Philby’s treason, Operation Bodyguard, and more were translated from real life into spy fiction by these authors, necessitated by the Official Secrets Act which prevented writers from revealing their experiences in memoirs or other nonfiction works. Featuring Ian Fleming, Dennis Wheatley, Graham Greene, Helen MacInnes, John Bingham, and John le Carré, Counterfeit Spies is a captivating examination of the brilliant novelists who took wartime espionage and deception to another level with their enduring works that continue to entertain and fascinate readers today.
The Bolds
Author: Julian Clary
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 1512404438
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The Bold family seems fairly normal: they live in a nice house, the parents have good jobs, and they all love to have fun. One slight difference: they're hyenas. That's right—they're covered in fur, have tails tucked into their clothes, and really, really like to laugh. For years, the Bolds have kept their true identities under wraps. But now the neighbors are getting suspicious, and the Bolds are getting homesick. During a trip to the local wildlife park, they meet an old hyena who is going to be put down, and the Bolds have to act fast to save him—without revealing their secret!
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 1512404438
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
The Bold family seems fairly normal: they live in a nice house, the parents have good jobs, and they all love to have fun. One slight difference: they're hyenas. That's right—they're covered in fur, have tails tucked into their clothes, and really, really like to laugh. For years, the Bolds have kept their true identities under wraps. But now the neighbors are getting suspicious, and the Bolds are getting homesick. During a trip to the local wildlife park, they meet an old hyena who is going to be put down, and the Bolds have to act fast to save him—without revealing their secret!
The Whopping Great Big Bonkers Joke Book
Author: Puffin Books
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141910909
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
What is the definition of a snail?A slug with a crash helmet.What sound do hedgehogs make when they kiss?‘Ouch!’This is Puffin's biggest and best joke book ever created, possibly in the world! Packed with so many crazy jokes, including knock knocks, animal quackers and monster madness, you'll have a joke on hand for every occasion! Suitable for amusing your mates or reading on your own.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141910909
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
What is the definition of a snail?A slug with a crash helmet.What sound do hedgehogs make when they kiss?‘Ouch!’This is Puffin's biggest and best joke book ever created, possibly in the world! Packed with so many crazy jokes, including knock knocks, animal quackers and monster madness, you'll have a joke on hand for every occasion! Suitable for amusing your mates or reading on your own.
The Super Fun Joke Book
Author: Ivy Finnegan
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 139881038X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Why was the little iceberg just like his dad? Because he was a chip off the cold block! Kids of all ages love silly gags and puns and this huge collection of original and classic jokes makes a perfect gift for all children! Over 900 eye-wateringly funny gags are included, featuring wickedly funny one-lines, knock-knock jokes, puns, spoof film and book titles and much more. In reading and telling the jokes, kids will pick up cultural references as well as improve their reading comprehension and verbal skills. The doodle-style illustrations will also tickle readers' funny bones. A great gift for the entire family to enjoy!
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 139881038X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Why was the little iceberg just like his dad? Because he was a chip off the cold block! Kids of all ages love silly gags and puns and this huge collection of original and classic jokes makes a perfect gift for all children! Over 900 eye-wateringly funny gags are included, featuring wickedly funny one-lines, knock-knock jokes, puns, spoof film and book titles and much more. In reading and telling the jokes, kids will pick up cultural references as well as improve their reading comprehension and verbal skills. The doodle-style illustrations will also tickle readers' funny bones. A great gift for the entire family to enjoy!
Another Place
Author: David Williams
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326287680
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
The third volume of Poetry from David Williams. Following on from Genius Loci and Limbo Land, David completes the Trilogy of poems celebrating a 'sense of place' and our role within it. From Blundell Sands and Crosby to Pentre Gardens, Grangetown, lose yourself in these sometimes angry words. Welsh, it means, foreigner you see.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326287680
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
The third volume of Poetry from David Williams. Following on from Genius Loci and Limbo Land, David completes the Trilogy of poems celebrating a 'sense of place' and our role within it. From Blundell Sands and Crosby to Pentre Gardens, Grangetown, lose yourself in these sometimes angry words. Welsh, it means, foreigner you see.
Operation Mincemeat
Author: Ben Macintyre
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307453294
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A NETFLIX FILM STARRING COLIN FIRTH • The “brilliant and almost absurdly entertaining” (Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker) true story of the most successful—and certainly the strangest—deception carried out in World War II, from the acclaimed author of The Spy and the Traitor “Pure catnip to fans of World War II thrillers and a lot of fun for everyone else.”—Joseph Kanon, The Washington Post Book World Near the end of World War II, two British naval officers came up with a brilliant and slightly mad scheme to mislead the Nazi armies about where the Allies would attack southern Europe. To carry out the plan, they would have to rely on the most unlikely of secret agents: a dead man. Ben Macintyre’s dazzling, critically acclaimed bestseller chronicles the extraordinary story of what happened after British officials planted this dead body—outfitted in a British military uniform with a briefcase containing false intelligence documents—in Nazi territory, and how this secret mission fooled Hitler into changing military positioning, paving the way for the Allies’ drive to victory. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0307453294
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A NETFLIX FILM STARRING COLIN FIRTH • The “brilliant and almost absurdly entertaining” (Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker) true story of the most successful—and certainly the strangest—deception carried out in World War II, from the acclaimed author of The Spy and the Traitor “Pure catnip to fans of World War II thrillers and a lot of fun for everyone else.”—Joseph Kanon, The Washington Post Book World Near the end of World War II, two British naval officers came up with a brilliant and slightly mad scheme to mislead the Nazi armies about where the Allies would attack southern Europe. To carry out the plan, they would have to rely on the most unlikely of secret agents: a dead man. Ben Macintyre’s dazzling, critically acclaimed bestseller chronicles the extraordinary story of what happened after British officials planted this dead body—outfitted in a British military uniform with a briefcase containing false intelligence documents—in Nazi territory, and how this secret mission fooled Hitler into changing military positioning, paving the way for the Allies’ drive to victory. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES
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The Crazy Christmas Joke Book
Author:
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141959827
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Packed with brilliant seasonal jokes together with lots of silly stuff that will keep children giggling throughout the Christmas holidays. Cast an unwanted Gift Spell, read Santa's hilarious emails and try the Top Ten things to do with leftover turkey. With hilarious spoof ads and lots of fun Christmas features this book will really put the ho-ho-ho into your holidays.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141959827
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Packed with brilliant seasonal jokes together with lots of silly stuff that will keep children giggling throughout the Christmas holidays. Cast an unwanted Gift Spell, read Santa's hilarious emails and try the Top Ten things to do with leftover turkey. With hilarious spoof ads and lots of fun Christmas features this book will really put the ho-ho-ho into your holidays.