The Elf On The Shelf: A Christmas Traditional Boy
what is The Elf on the Shelf? Its a fun-filled Christmas tra...
The Road to Sparta - Reliving the Epic Run That Inspire...
In The Road to Sparta famed ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes ex...
Animals at the EDGE - Saving the World's Rarest Creatur...
The EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) o...
Cool Tech - Gadgets, Games, Robots, and the Digital Wor...
“Cool Tech” is a thrilling journey through the physical si...
Tolkien's World - A Guide to the Peoples and Places of ...
Tolkien s World takes readers on an incredible journey throu...
The Bodysurfers
A Memory Of Light - Book 14 of the Wheel of Time
‘Epic in every sense’ – Sunday Times The final novel in the Wheel of Time series – one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. ’And it came to pass in those days, as it had come before and would come again, that the Dark lay heavy on the land and weighed down the hearts of men, and the green things failed, and hope died.’ – Charal Drianaan te Calamon, The Cyc...
The Mystery of the Pantomime Cat
This is a fantastic childrenÂ’s crime story from the worldÂ’s best-loved childrenÂ’s author, Enid Blyton. Who could have robbed the theatreÂ’s safe? The theatre safe has been robbed and Boysie, the pantomime cat, is top of the list of suspects. But could his best friend and fellow actress, Zoe, be the real thief? This is the seventh book in Enid BlytonÂ’s Mysteries series, author of The Famous Fiv...
The Path Of Daggers - Book 8 of the Wheel of Time
‘Epic in every sense’ – Sunday Times The eighth novel in the Wheel of Time series – one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, has conquered the city of Illian, struck down Sammael the Forsaken and shattered the armies of the invading Seanchan. Nynaeve, Aviendha and Elayne have broken the Dark One’s hold on the world’s weather...
The Mammoth Book of the Rolling Stones - An anthology of the best writing about the greatest rock `n' roll band in the w...
A bumper collection of writing in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the signing of ‘the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world’, from John Pidgeon’s first encounter with The Rolling Stones at the The Ricky Tick Club in 1963 and Norman Jopling’s seminal article in the New Record Mirror that same year, to ‘Please Allow Me to Correct a Few Things’, a 2010 interview with Bill Wyman....
The Mystery of the Invisible Thief
This is a fantastic childrenÂ’s crime story from the worldÂ’s best-loved childrenÂ’s author, Enid Blyton. Who is the mysterious burglar that disappears from the scene of the crime without a trace? The five Find-Outers and dog must discover the thiefÂ’s identity before Mr Goon does. You can find out if they get to the bottom of The Mystery of the Invisible Thief. The Mystery series follows the adve...
The Mystery of the Missing Man
This is a fantastic children’s crime story from the world’s best-loved children’s author, Enid Blyton. A dangerous criminal is on the run – a master of disguise, he seems impossible to catch. But the five Find-Outers are hot on his trail! Will they catch up with him? Find out in The Mystery of the Missing Man. The Mystery series follows the adventures of ‘The Five Find Outers’ – Pip, Bets, ...
Kill Switch - The Jed Walker Series Book 3
‘A terse, tense brand of hard-boiled action suspense …addictive.’ THE AGE The world is under cyber attack. A secretive terror outfit, known as Zodiac, is preparing to unleash chaos. The only thing certain is the intent to create a devastating global catastrophe. The US President has the power to enact the Internet Freedom Act – the ‘Kill Switch’. Turning off the Net will stop the attacks. Bu...
The Pig in the Pond
Pigs don’t swim … or so it’s said. A classic, much-loved picture book following the exploits of a hot and bothered pig. In this Kate Greenaway Commended picture book favourite, Owl Babies author Martin Waddell tells the story of Neligan’s pig – who’s feeling very hot and bothered! It’s one of the most sizzling days of the summer, and the pig sits by the pond watching the ducks and geese pl...
The Oresteian Trilogy
What is justice? How is it related to vengeance? Can justice be reconciled with the demands of religion, the violence of human feeling, the forces of fate? These questions, which puzzled thoughtful Athenians in the decades after the battle of Marathon, provided the theme for “Agamemmon”, “The Choephori” and “The Eumenides” – those grim tragedies that make up the Oresteian triology. In these...
Star Wars - The Force Unleashed: v. 2
The end of the story in the hugely popular game “The Force Unleashed” left the Star Wars galaxy poised at the brink of civil war. But before that can happen, the Emperor and his apprentice, Darth Vader, have another plan already in play. The author of the original game, Haden Blackman, returns with a new story of treachery, deception, and the manipulation of the overwhelming power of the Force. ...
The Mystery of the Vanished Prince
This is a fantastic children’s crime story from the world’s best-loved children’s author, Enid Blyton. A prince has disappeared and it seems that twin babies are the only clue. Has the prince been kidnapped? Discover the truth behind The Mystery of the Vanished Prince. The Mystery series follows the adventures of ‘The Five Find Outers’ – Pip, Bets, Larry, Daisy and Fatty, as they solve the m...
The Dragon Reborn - Book 3 of the Wheel of Time
‘Epic in every sense’ – Sunday Times The third novel in the Wheel of Time series – one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Land is One with the Dragon – and the Dragon is One with the Land. The Shadow lies across the Pattern of the Age, and the Dark One has turned all his power against the prison that binds him. If it fails he will escape and nothing w...
Time and Space - The Tactics That Shaped Australian Rules - and the Players and Coaches Who Mastered Them
An accomplished book about the genius and ingenuity of the gameÂ’s greats (and the forgotten) and how they have shaped the game through the innovation of tactics. From PaganÂ’s Paddock to ClarksonÂ’s Cluster, from FitzroyÂ’s huddle to SydneyÂ’s flood, the tactics of Australian football have become part of the vernacular. In this groundbreaking book, ABC journalist James Coventry reveals the...
The Queen Of The Tearling - (The Tearling Trilogy 1)
Kelsea Glynn is the sole heir to the throne of Tearling but has been raised in secret after her mother – a monarch as vain as she was foolish – was murdered for ruining her kingdom. For 18 years, the Tearling has been ruled by Kelsea’s uncle in the role of Regent however he is but the debauched puppet of the Red Queen, the sorceress-tyrant of neighbouring realm of Mortmesme. On Kelsea’s ninete...
The Great Hunt - Book 2 of the Wheel of Time
‘Epic in every sense’ – Sunday Times The second novel in the Wheel of Time series – one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Forsaken are loose, the Horn of Valere has been found and the Dead are rising from their dreamless sleep. The Prophecies are being fulfilled – but Rand al’Thor, the shepherd the Aes Sedai have proclaimed as the Dragon Reborn, desper...
The 5th Wave - The Last Star (Book 3)
The Last Star is the heart-stopping finale to the bestselling 5th Wave series by award-winning author, Rick Yancey. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent and The Maze Runner. The 5th WAVE is now a major film by Sony Pictures, starring Chloe Grace Moretz Â’Wildly entertaining . . . I couldnÂ’t turn the pages fast enoughÂ’ The New York Times The enemy is Other. The enemy is us. TheyÂ’r...
The Mystery of the Strange Bundle
This is a fantastic children’s crime story from the world’s best-loved children’s author, Enid Blyton. What was in the strange bundle that Mr Fellows was seen carrying in the dead of night? Someone else wants to get hold of it too. Join the gaing as they get to the bottom of The Mystery of the Strange Bundle. The Mystery series follows the adventures of ‘The Five Find Outers’ – Pip, Bets, La...
The Mystery of the Strange Messages
Who is sending strange, nasty messages to Mr Goon? How the tables have turned! Finally, Mr Goon is the one who needs help from the expert mystery solvers, the Five Find-Outers. The children are quickly on the trail, but the mystery doesn’t end there…The Mystery series follows the adventures of ‘The Five Find Outers’ – Pip, Bets, Larry, Daisy and Fatty, as they solve the most unusual crime cas...
Race to the End of the World - The Mapmaker Chronicles Book 1 - a bestselling adventure for fans of Emily Rodda and Rick...
A map of the world? Why did the King need one of those? Besides, everyone knew that if you went too far in either direction youÂ’d fall off the edge, and if that didnÂ’t kill you Genesi the dragon of death would be waiting. The King is determined to discover what lies beyond the known world, and has promised a handsome prize to the shipÂ’s captain who can bring him a map of the whole globe. To do ...
The Big Short - Inside the Doomsday Machine
THE OUTRAGEOUS NO.1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, NOW AN OSCAR- AND BAFTA-WINNING FILM From the jungles of the trading floor to the casinos of Las Vegas, The Big Short, Michael Lewis’s No.1 bestseller, tells the story of the misfits, renegades and visionaries who saw that the biggest credit bubble of all time was about to burst, bet against the banking system – and made a killing. ’In the hands...
The Shadow Rising - Book 4 of the Wheel of Time
‘Epic in every sense’ – Sunday Times The fourth novel in the Wheel of Time series – one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Stone of Tear, invulnerable fortress of legend, has fallen. The Children of the Dragon have risen to the call of prophecy and march to the aid of the Light. Callandor, the Sword That Is Not a Sword, is held by Rand al’Thor, the man ...