The War of the Worlds

H. G. Wells

'Death!' I shouted. 'Death is coming! Death!' In this pioneering, shocking and nightmarish tale, naive suburban Londoners investigate a strange cylinder from space, but are instantly incinerated by an all-destroying heat-ray. Soon, gigantic killing machines that chase and feed on human prey are threaten...

Secrets of the Forbidden City (Treasure Hunters #3)

James Patterson; Chris Grabenstein

"The Kidds treasure hunting family extraordinare are heading to China, on a journey that will lead them beyond the Great Wall and into the underbelly of Berlin. Bick and Beck Kidd are desperately trying to secure the ancient Chinese artefact that will buy their mother's freedom from renegade pirates. Bu...

Saladin: The Life, the Legend and the Islamic Empire

John Man

Saladin remains one of the most iconic figures of his age. As the man who united the Arabs and saved Islam from Christian crusaders in the 12th century, he is the Islamic worldâe(tm)s preeminent hero. Ruthless in defence of his faith, brilliant in leadership, he also possessed qualities that won admirat...