Deals of the Week*

Race to the Pole by James Cracknell and Ben Fogle

New Year's Day, 2009. Somewhere on the bottom of the world, six teams of adventurers and explorers have gathered to race one another, on foot, to the South Pole. It is the first time that anyone has undertaken such a race in almost a hundred years; the first time since the great Norwegian, Roald Amundsen, beat Captain Scott to the same goal in 1911.

The stakes are high, as double-Olympic Gold-winning medallist James Cracknell and TV presenter and adventurer Ben Fogle must contend with hidden crevasses, frostbite and the favourites to win: a team of teak-hard former soldiers from Norway, trained in Arctic warfare. Temperatures as low as minus 45 degrees Celsius lie in store for the teams as they attempt to ski across 800 kilometres of unforgiving, icy wilderness, pulling behind them sledges laden with equipment, tents and food.

Race to the Pole is a rip-roaring 'boy's own' adventure packed with excitement, humour and even a few tears. But with just a few months to learn to cross-country ski before the start, and with national pride at stake, can Ben and James re-write history and beat the Norwegians?

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Warrior of Rome II: King of Kings by Harry Sidebottom

AD256 – the spectre of treachery hangs ominously over the Roman Empire. The sparks of Christian fervour have spread through the empire like wildfire, and the imperium is alive with the machinations of dangerous and powerful men. All the while, Sassanid forces press forward relentlessly along the eastern frontier. The battle-bloodied general Ballista returns to the imperial court from the fallen city of Arete – only to find that there are those who would rather see him dead than alive. Ballista is soon caught in a sinister web of intrigue and religious fanaticism... his courage and loyalty will be put to the ultimate test in the service of Rome and the Emperor. The Warrior of Rome is back...

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You Can't Hide by Karen Rose

Someone is tormenting psychiatrist Tess Ciccotelli's patients, pushing them to commit suicide, and setting her up to take the blame. But even police pressure won’t make her break her oath to protect their secrets. Detective Aidan Reagan understands Tess's need to safeguard her clients but all the clues suggest that a nameless, faceless enemy is set on destroying her career, her family and, finally, Tess herself. As Reagan and Tess race to stop the killer, one thing becomes clear – the noose is tightening around Tess's neck and there is nowhere for her to go...

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*Terms and Conditions

Books Deals of the Week run from 00.01 Monday 06 July 2009 until 24.00 Sunday 12 July 2009. During this time all titles included in the promotion will be available to order at the specified discounts, which will be at least 55% off RRP. Orders to customers may not necessarily be completed within the specified Deals of the Week period. All prices exclude postage and packing. Promotion applies to listed titles only, which are subject to change and availability. Pre-sale prices: Race to the Pole - £9.99; Warrior of Rome II: King of Kings - £7.49; You Can't Hide - £7.79.

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