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A breathtaking and magical novel from a master storyteller

The last thing the wizard Drum Billet did, before Death laid a bony hand on his shoulder, was to pass on his staff of power to the eighth son of an eighth son. Unfortunately for his colleagues in the chauvinistic (not to say misogynistic) world of magic, he failed to check on the new-born baby's sex.

There's a werewolf with the pre-lunar tension in Ankh-Morpork. And a dwarf with attitude and a golem who's begun to think for itself. But for Commander Vimes, Head of Ankh-Morpork City Watch, that's only the start. There's treason in the air. A crime has happened. He's not only got to find out whodunit, but howdunit too.

A dazzling book of short stories from one of modern fiction's greatest and most imaginative writers

The stunningly original and brilliant first novel from a storytelling genius

Taken from the poverty of her parents' home, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. When the Crawfords arrive in the neighbourhood, they bring the glamour of London life with them.

At twenty-seven, Anne Elliot is no longer young and has few romantic prospects. Eight years earlier, she had been persuaded by her friend Lady Russell to break off her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a handsome naval captain with neither fortune nor rank. What happens when they encounter each other?

With hacks that any user can follow, 'Linux Desktop Hacks' demonstrates how easy it is to modify Linux to suit your desires. The book has tips on customizing and improving the interface, boosting performance, administering your desktop, and generally making the most out of what X, KDE, Gnome, and the console have to offer.

This text puts a fast-paced introduction, detailed reference section, and quick reference guide to each technology all within easy reach. It aims to provide useful information a Webmaster needs daily, whatever the technology, including: HTML; CSS; XML; CGI; JavaScript; HTTP; PHP; and Apache.

From passive network scanning to aligning long-distance antennas, beefing up wireless network security, and beyond, this book answers real-life networking needs with direct solutions. It includes coverage for important changes in specifications, hardware and software, and delve into cellular and Bluetooth technologies.

Offers what a cat owner needs to know to keep their feline healthy and happy. This title includes step-by-step photographs and anatomical diagrams that show you how to take care of your cat from feeding and grooming to breeding and administering first aid. It is packed with information from the RSPCA.

The second case file from Harry Dresden, a modern-day wizard and private investigator who gets into some seriously challenging situations.

Leslie S. Klinger has reassembled Arthur Conan Doyle's 56 short stories in the order in which they appeared in the original book editions. A cause for international celebration as this is the most lavishly illustrated edition of the Holmes tales ever produced.

Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch had it all. But now he's back in his own rough, tough past without even the clothes he was standing up in when the lightning struck.

Includes Over Sea, Under Stone , The Dark is Rising , Greenwitch , The Grey King , and, Silver on the Tree in one volume.