The only hardcover omnibus of the best-selling and award-winning fantasy trilogy, in a Contemporary Classics edition. Philip Pullman's trilogy is a masterpiece that transcends genre and appeals to readers of all ages. His heroine, Lyra, is an orphan living in a parallel universe in which science, theology, and magic are entwined. The epic story that takes us through the three novels is not …
from the back cover: San Francisco lies under a cloud of radioactive dust. People live in half-deserted apartment buildings, and keep electric animals as pets because so many real animals have died. Most people emigrate to Mars - unless they have a job to do on Earth. Like Rick Deckard - android killer for the police and owner of an electric sheep. This week he has to find, identify, and kill …
Who were the pharaohs? When were the pyramids built? Why did Egyptians make mummies?
Take a closer look at the secretive lives of your favourite felines. Discover everything you need to know about cats and kittens with this brilliant book. One hundred facts, fantastic illustrations and hilarious cartoons reveal all about these loving and friendly pets, while fun quizzes test your knowledge.