Posted by Notcot on Sep 13, 2012 in
Gadgets
The weather in this country has a serious attitude problem. It’s like a surly teenager mood and temperament swinging wildly. Summers are plagued by rain and wind and then we have to endure the whole icy winter wishing hoping dreaming that the view outside our window will be filled with the deep crispy whiteness of snow. Everyone knows it should be sunny in the summer and snowy in the winter but the weather just won’t co-operate. Take matters into your own hands and use new Instant Snow in a Can – it looks and feels like real snow! A perfect addition to your stack of Christmas gifts novelty gifts don’t get better than this. You can even make the Instant Snow in a Can part of your Christmas decorations. Just pop open this magical can and add water to the sachet of white powder found inside you’ll soon have your living room looking like a winter wonderland. You needn’t worry about the mess a couple of days is all it takes for the snow to dehydrate and then you can vacuum it up or spray some more water on it to get that Christmassy feeling all over again. Features: A sachet of snow sealed in a Christmassy can. Just add water and you’ll soon have more snow than you’ll know what to do with. It dehydrates after a couple of days making it very easy to vacuum up. Spray or add more water on to keep the snow going for longer. 20g of powder makes 1.5 litres of snow. Keep the powder out of the reach of children. Avoid inhalation or contact with the eyes. Suitable for ages 14 years+. Size of tin: 9 x 6.5cm.
Price : £ 6.99
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Posted by Notcot on Jul 8, 2012 in
Steampunk
In the sequel to “The Iron Duke” in the “Iron Seas” steampunk romance series by Meljean Brook, “Heart of Steel” sees the exotic and dangerous captain Yasmeen on an action packed treasure hunt across Morocco. As the mercenary captain of Lady Corsair, Yasmeen has learned to keep her heart as cold as steel, her only loyalty bound to her ship and her crew. So when a man who once tried to seize her airship returns from the dead, Yasmeen will be damned if she gives him another opportunity to take control. Treasure-hunter Archimedes Fox isn’t interested in Lady Corsair – he wants her cold-hearted captain and the valuable da Vinci sketch she stole from him. To reclaim it, Archimedes is determined to seduce the stubborn woman who once tossed him to a ravenous pack of zombies, but she’s no easy conquest. When da Vinci’s sketch attracts a dangerous amount of attention, Yasmeen and Archimedes journey to Horde-occupied Morocco – and straight into their enemy’s hands. But as they fight to save themselves and a city on the brink of rebellion, the greatest peril Yasmeen faces is from the man who seeks to melt her icy heart…Meljean Brook’s “Heart of Steel” is a fantastic steampunk adventure …with a sensuous, romantic edge.Praise for Meljean Brook: “Meljean Brook has brilliantly defined the new genre of steampunk romance”. (Jayne Ann Krentz). “A stunning blend of steampunk setting and poignant romance – smart, sexy, breathtaking and downright addictive”. (Ilona Andrews). “Engrossing steampunk adventure …a complex, gripping read”. (“Publishers Weekly”). Meljean Brook lives in Oregon with her family. She is the author of the “Iron Seas” steampunk” series which began with “The Iron Duke” and is also published by Penguin. For more information and “Iron Seas” extras, please visit our associated website.
Price : £ 5.59
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Posted by Notcot on May 3, 2012 in
Noir
THREE OF ELLROY’S MOST COMPELLING NOVELS FEATURING DETECTIVE SERGEANT LLOYD HOPKINS IN ONE VOLUME. BLOOD ON THE MOON: 20 random killings of women are unconnected in police files. But Det. Sgt. Lloyd Hopkins sees a pattern. As he is drawn to the murderer, the two men face a confrontation pitting icy intelligence and white-heated madness. . . BECAUSE THE NIGHT: Jacob Herzog, hero cop, has disappeared. A multiple murder committed with a pre-Civil War revolver remains unsolved. Are the two cases interlinked? As Det. Sgt. Lloyd Hopkins pieces the puzzle together he discovers the darker threat of John Haviland, a psychiatrist whose pleasure comes from the manipulation of the weak and lonely. SUICIDE HILL: Duane Rice leaves jail with good news and bad news: Two adulterous bank managers are ripe for squeezing, but Vandy, who he is obsessed with making a rock star, has disappeared. An orgy of violence erupts as Duane’s partner goes beserk and Duane settles scores with knife and bullet. Leading the manhunt Sgt. Lloyd Hopkins stumbles on a horrifying conspiracy of corruption and betrayal- among his own colleagues.THREE OF ELLROY’S MOST COMPELLING NOVELS FEATURING DETECTIVE SERGEANT LLOYD HOPKINS IN ONE VOLUME. BLOOD ON THE MOON: 20 random killings of women are unconnected in police files. But Det. Sgt. Lloyd Hopkins sees a pattern. As he is drawn to the murderer, the two men face a confrontation pitting icy intelligence and white-heated madness. . . BECAUSE THE NIGHT: Jacob Herzog, hero cop, has disappeared. A multiple murder committed with a pre-Civil War revolver remains unsolved. Are the two cases interlinked? As Det. Sgt. Lloyd Hopkins pieces the puzzle together he discovers the darker threat of John Haviland, a psychiatrist whose pleasure comes from the manipulation of the weak and lonely. SUICIDE HILL: Duane Rice leaves jail with good news and bad news: Two adulterous bank managers are ripe for squeezing, but Vandy, who he is obsessed with making a rock star, has disappeared. An orgy of violence erupts as Duane’s partner goes beserk and Duane settles scores with knife and bullet. Leading the manhunt Sgt. Lloyd Hopkins stumbles on a horrifying conspiracy of corruption and betrayal- among his own colleagues.
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Posted by Notcot on Feb 26, 2011 in
Steampunk
BioShock is a revolution in the shooter genre that will forever change the expectations for the FPS. Going beyond “run and gun corridors,” “monster-closet AIs” and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. BioShock is the Shooter 2.0.
After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Constructed as an idealistic society for a hand picked group of scientists, artists and industrialists, the idealism is no more. Now the city is littered with corpses, wildly powerful guardians roam the corridors as little girls loot the dead, and genetically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn.
- Take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, commandeering security turrets and crafting unique items critical to your very survival.
- Upgrade your weapons with ionic gels, explosives and toxins to customize them to the enemy and environment.
- Genetically modify your body through dozens of Plasmid Stations scattered throughout the city, empowering you with fantastic and often grotesque abilities.
- Explore a living world powered by Ecological A.I., where the inhabitants have interesting and consequential relationships with one another that impact your gameplay experience.
- Experience truly next generation graphics that vividly illustrate the forlorn art deco city, highlighted by the most detailed and realistic water effects ever developed in a video game.
- Make meaningful choices and mature decisions, ultimately culminating in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture… or save them?
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Posted by Notcot on Feb 11, 2011 in
Steampunk
BioShock is a revolution in the shooter genre that will forever change the expectations for the FPS. Going beyond “run and gun corridors,” “monster-closet AIs” and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. BioShock is the Shooter 2.0.
After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Constructed as an idealistic society for a hand picked group of scientists, artists and industrialists, the idealism is no more. Now the city is littered with corpses, wildly powerful guardians roam the corridors as little girls loot the dead, and genetically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn.
- Take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, commandeering security turrets and crafting unique items critical to your very survival.
- Upgrade your weapons with ionic gels, explosives and toxins to customize them to the enemy and environment.
- Genetically modify your body through dozens of Plasmid Stations scattered throughout the city, empowering you with fantastic and often grotesque abilities.
- Explore a living world powered by Ecological A.I., where the inhabitants have interesting and consequential relationships with one another that impact your gameplay experience.
- Experience truly next generation graphics that vividly illustrate the forlorn art deco city, highlighted by the most detailed and realistic water effects ever developed in a video game.
- Make meaningful choices and mature decisions, ultimately culminating in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture… or save them?
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Tags: ambush, art deco city, bathysphere, Bioshock, body, City, Ecological, experience experience, fps experience, gameplay experience, Genre, hand, icy, Impact, mature decisions, meaningful choices, mechanical devices, plane crashes, Plasmid, realistic water, revolution, security, shooter, shooter genre, static worlds, uncharted waters, upgrade, water effects