SMERSH, de Russische spionagedienst, bereidt een terreurdaad voor tegen de Britse geheime dienst. Het doelwit is niemand minder dan hun topagent James Bond. De opdracht wordt gegeven aan de zeer verleidelijke agente Tatiana Romanowa. Aan haar de taak om geheim agent 007 naar Istanbul te lokken, hem te verleiden en vervolgens om het leven te brengen.
In een kantoor, ergens op een uiterst geheime plaats in Londen, wordt een moord beraamd. Het gedoodverfde slachtoffer is M, de beoogde moordenaar is ... James Bond. Het is een bizarre thuiskomst voor Bond, de gehersenspoelde spion van de Britse geheime dienst. Er is al een jaar lang niets meer van hem vernomen en iedereen dacht dat hij dood was. Om zijn reputatie te herstellen en opnieuw het vertrouwen van zijn superieuren te winnen, reist 007 af naar Jamaica. Hier bindt hij de strijd aan met een van de gevaarlijkste huurmoordenaars ter wereld: Paco 'Pistolen' Scaramanga, de man met de gouden revolver ...
Een geniale misdadiger tracht de helft van de wereldgoudvoorraad te bemachtigen, maar James Bond dreigt roet in het eten te gooien.
The Official 007 Cocktail Book Just as fast cars, exotic locations and opulent casinos are synonymous with the world of Ian Fleming's James Bond, so too are cocktails. From the very first Bond novel, Casino Royale, in which Bond christens The Vesper, to the immortal lines, 'shaken and not stirred,' which first appeared in print in Diamonds Are Forever, cocktails are at the glamorous heart of every Bond story. Whether it's the favored Martini, which features in almost every book, or a refreshing Negroni or Daiquiri, strong, carefully crafted drinks are a consistent feature of the Bond novels, and they have become a symbol of the James Bond lifestyle which so many fans aspire to emulate. In this authorized James Bond cocktail book the reader will discover excerpts from Ian Fleming's writing, with cocktail recipes to match. There are ten classic drinks from the pages of the novels, plus 40 brand-new ones inspired by the people, places and plots of the original novels, created by the mixologists at London's award-winning bar, Swift.
Vivienne Michel finds herself in a perilous situation in the Canadian wilderness, pursued by two hit-men. Her only hope is James Bond, whose charm and skills may be her salvation. As he steps in to protect her, an unexpected romance blossoms, intertwining danger with desire. This thrilling encounter showcases Bond's character not just as a spy but also as a man capable of deep affection amidst chaos.
A carefully graded series of retold versions of popular classic and contemporary titles and specially written stories continue to grow and there are now over 170 titles in the series. Most titles are available with Audio CDs and most include accompanying exercises and glossaries.
Blown Away is the riveting autobiography of Pastor Mick Fleming, a hardened criminal called by God to become a Christian minister serving those in poverty, in a story of duplicity, forgiveness and redemption.
There are lots of things about being a witch that don't sound so good... Find out what happens when one little girl decides to make up her own witchy rules in this entertaining picture book.
Explore the insights of authors as they delve into their writing techniques, the inspiration behind their characters' names, and the critical reception their novels have received. This collection offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, revealing how personal experiences and literary influences shape their work.