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Whips, fedoras, tombs and crystal skulls... Summer 2008 wouldn't be the same without the welcome return of Dr. Indiana Jones. Find out all about his past and present exploits with the lavish, hand-illustrated Lost Journal of Indiana Jones -- a perfect collectable for fans of the world's most famous archaeologist. We've also got our updated Recommended Summer Reads, with great new novels from Sandra Howard and Vince Flynn. For the more adventurous of you out there, take a look at our fantastic new Manga page, where we'll be bringing you details of the latest VIZ Media Manga series. Finally, there's still time to enter our Johnny Be Good competition as well, offering you the chance to win £500 worth of fashion vouchers.



Celebrity Scoop

Life with My Sister Madonna

By Christopher Ciccone
With Wendy Leigh

Get to know Her Madgesty in this extraordinary memoir from the man who knows her best -- her brother and frequent collaborator, Christopher Ciccone.

 


The One to Watch

Promise of the Wolves

By Dorothy Hearst

Brilliantly weaving together original research, lovable characters and a dynamic, thoroughly engaging plot, the first title in The Wolf Chronicles trilogy is an adventure story in the tradition of Clan of the Cave Bear and Watership Down.



For the Girls

 Ursula's Story

Ursula's Story

By Sandra Howard

How do you deal with the end of a marriage when you are the one left in the lurch? Sandra Howard tells the remarkable tale of a woman scorned, who finds her breakup played out in the tabloids.

 Dedication

Dedication

By Nicola Kraus and Emma McLaughlin

What would you do if your ex was famous and adored by millions? The bestselling authors of The Nanny Diaries return with a poignant, humorous tale about modern celebrity obsession and coming of age during the divorce boom.


For the Boys

 President Down

President Down

By Terence Strong

Enlisted by British security forces to help hunt down members of al-Qaeda terror cells in the UK, former intelligence officer Phil Mason must hastily re-hone his old counter-sniper skills as he returns to the business he swore he had left behind forever -- the killing game.

 Final Theory

Final Theory

By Mark Alpert

Debut novelist Mark Alpert crafts one of the most explosive books of 2008, a spellbinding thriller about a science history professor on the run for his life and an unpublished Einstein theory that could change the world.


Manga

Take a look at our fantastic new Manga page, where we'll be bringing you details of the latest VIZ Media Manga series.

 Death Note: Another Note

Death Note: Another Note

By Ishin Nishio

There's a killer loose in Los Angeles and super-sleuth L is on the case, with some help from the L.A. cops and Naomi, a former FBI agent.

 Death Note 13: How to Read

Death Note 13: How to Read

By Tsugumi Ohba

Here, in one authoritative volume: everything you need to know about Death Note, the best-selling manga series.  Unless you own your very own death note, it doesn't get any better than this!


Audio CD of the Month

The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People (Audio)

By Stephen R Covey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has been selected as one of the Guardian 40 Best Audio books, as featured in a special Guardian supplement on 28 June.



From the Big Screen...

The Lost Journal of Indiana Jones

By Dr Henry 'Indiana' Jones Jr

Recapture the excitement of the legendary Indiana Jones films with this personal journal chronicling every thrilling adventure, from the original Raiders of the Lost Ark to the eagerly anticipated fourth feature film.


 Spirited Away Film Comic Vol 1

Spirited Away Film Comic Vol 1

By Hayao Miyazaki

Ten-year-old Chihiro and her family are on their way to their new home when they become lost in a forest. As night falls, Chihiro finds out she's in a world of ghosts, demons, and strange gods.

 Howl's Moving Castle Film Comic Vol 1

Howl's Moving Castle Film Comic Vol 1

By Hayao Miyazaki

As her country prepares for war, Sophie is forced to set out on an extraordinary adventure involving bored soldiers, a handsome stranger, the infamous Witch of the Waste and the dread wizard Howl



History

 Diamonds, Gold and War

Diamonds, Gold and War

By Martin Meredith

Martin Meredith follows up his magisterial The State of Africa with an account of the extraordinarily eventful four decades leading up to the establishment of the Union of South Africa in 1910.

 Nixonland

Nixonland

By Rick Perlstein

Rick Perlstein's magisterial account of America's turbulent 1960s and early 1970s -- a time of riots, assassinations, and the rise of the "Silent Majority" --  confirms his place as one of our country's most celebrated historians.


Paws for Thought

Under the Paw

By Tom Cox

Tom Cox seemed like a regular bloke -- but he had a dark furry secret. He was a cat lover. In this hilarious, poignant confessional, Tom records the chaos of owning seven of the most charismatic, idiotic and duplicitous cats in the country.


Continuing Bestseller

The Secret

By Rhonda Byrne

What is...the Secret? Its fragments have been found throughout the centuries. Now, or the first time, all the pieces come together in an incredible revelation that will transform every aspect of your life and let you tap the power that's within you.



Slate Your Date!

Did he conveniently 'forget' his wallet?
Did she conveniently 'forget' to shave?
Did they annoy you so much that you couldn't wait to tell someone about it?

Well, now here's your chance. To get us in the mood for Matt Dunn's hilarious new novel, Ex-Girfriends United (published in October), we've created SlateYourDate.com. So, if you've got a horrible, funny, awkward, nightmarish or just plain offensive date story to share, this is the forum you've been waiting for.

Your story could even win you £100!


Savage Grace in Theatres Now

Savage Grace

By Natalie Robins and Steven M.L. Aronson

The new feature film SAVAGE GRACE was released on July 11th, screening at independent cinemas throughout the country. Based on the award-winning book the film stars Academy Award-winning actress Julianne Moore and Stephen Dillane.


Win £500 worth of FULL CIRCLE clothing

Johnny Be Good

By Paige Toon

As the personal assistant to wild boy of rock Johnny Jefferson, Meg Stiles' life is a whirlwind of showbiz parties and backstage passes. So far she has her feet firmly planted on the ground. But with Johnny's piercing green eyes and a body Brad Pitt would kill for, how long will it be before she's swept right off them?


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