The Land of Stories: An Author's Odyssey - Book 5
The 5th book in the No.1 New York Times bestselling series b...
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell - Book 1
Alex and Conner Baileys world is about to change.When the ...
The Land of Stories: The Enchantress Returns - Book 2
Alex and Conner Bailey have not been back to the magical Lan...
The Land of Stories - A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales...
A companion book to the authors Land of Stories series.
The Land of Stories - The Mother Goose Diaries
From New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a ...
The Land of Stories - Beyond the Kingdoms
The Masked Man possesses a powerful magic potion that turn...
The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning - Book 3
Conner Bailey thinks his fairy-tale adventures are behind hi...
The Land of Painted Caves - Earth's Children, Book Six
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this, the extraordinary conclus...
The Land Of Stories: An Author's Odyssey - Book 5
The Lies of the Land - An Honest History of Political Deceit
Trust in our politicians is at an all-time low. Were in a post-truth era, where feelings trump facts, and where brazen rhetoric beats honesty. But do politicians lie more than they used to? And do we even want them to tell the truth? In a history full of wit and political acumen, Private Eye journalist Adam MacQueen dissects the gripping stories of the biggest political lies of the last hal...
The O'Sullivan Twins at St Clare's - Book 2
Schooldays at St Clares are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel OSullivan in Enid Blytons much-loved boarding school series.In book two, its the start of the Easter Term and the twins are looking forward to meeting all their friends at St Clares once more. They are determined to be obedient and studious, but the new girls prove to be so much fun. Poor Mamzelle had better watch out.Expe...
The Lie of the Land
CHOSEN AS BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN, EVENING STANDARD, SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISHTIMES Terrific, page-turning, slyly funny India Knight As satisfying a novel as I have read in years Sarah Perry Amanda Craig is one of the most brilliant and entertaining novelists now working in Britain Alison Lurie Quentin and Lottie Bredin, like many modern co...
In the Land of Blue Burqas
I lived in Afghanistan for five years. I learned the rules I had to. Riveting and fast paced, In the Land of Blue Burqas depicts sharing the love and truth of Christ with women living in Afghanistan, which has been called the worlds most dangerous country in which to be born a woman. These stories are honest and true. The harsh reality of their lives is not sugar-coated, and that ...
The Spook's Stories - Witches
This is a fabulous collection of stories based on many of the witches from Joseph Delaneys Spooks books. ver wondered why the Spook doesnt trust girls who wear pointy shoes? r why Grimalkin became the Assassin for the Malkin Witch clan? ind out all this and more in this a dark and eerie collection. You dont have to know the Spooks books to enjoy the stories. Theyre all standalone and abs...
Mr Gum in 'the Hound of Lamonic Bibber' Mini Big Bumper Book
Shabba me whiskers! Its one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. Theyre only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world. Mr Gum in The Hound of Lamonic Bibber Bumper Book Step once more into Lamonic Bibber my friends if you dare. In the dead of night, when all the stars are sleeping and the moons nipped off for a coffee, something dark and sinister stalks the...
Travels in the Land of Serpents and Pearls
You will hear it for yourselves, and it will surely fill you with wonder
In this selection from Marco Polos famous travel book, the intrepid Venetian describes the customs of India, recounts the story of the king who died eighty-four times and explains how to retrieve diamonds from snake-infested caves
Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguins 80th birthday. Little Bla...
Devil's Day - From the Costa winning and bestselling author of The Loney
The second novel from the Costa winning and bestselling author of The LoneyThe new master of menace Sunday TimesIn the wink of an eye, as quick as a flea, The Devil he jumped from me to thee. And only when the Devil had gone, Did I know that he and Id been one . . .Every autumn, John Pentecost returns to the farm where he grew up to help gather the sheep down from the moors for the winter. V...
The Land of Neverendings
Emily felt wide awake but this had to be a dream. A soft light glowed from the middle of Hollys empty bed. It came from a little tent striped red and white, not more than knee-height, and with shadows moving about inside it. Never in all her life would Emily forget the strangeness of what she saw next . . . When Emilys sister Holly dies, she is surprised to find that she misses her toy ...
The Near and the Far - new stories from the Asia-Pacific region
From 21 of the best writers in the Asia-Pacific region comes a collection about finding connections where you least expect them. Its a sweltering night in Kuala Lumpur, and a journalist is protesting in a city on the edge of meltdown. Its post-9/11 San Francisco, and a woman meets her foster child, who provokes painful reminders of her past. Its contemporary Bangkok, and a writers encount...
The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell - Book 1
Alex and Conner Baileys world is about to change.When the twins grandmother gives them a treasured fairy-tale book, they have no idea theyre about to enter a land beyond all imagining: the Land of Stories, where fairy tales are real.But as Alex and Conner soon discover, the stories they know so well havent ended in this magical land Goldilocks is now a wanted fugitive, Red Riding Hood h...
Winter - from the Man Booker Prize-shortlisted author
LONGLISTED FOR THE ORWELL PRIZE 2018 The dazzling second novel in Ali Smiths essential Seasonal Quartet from the Baileys Prize-winning, Man Booker-shortlisted author of Autumn and How to be both Winter? Bleak. Frosty wind, earth as iron, water as stone, so the old song goes. The shortest days, the longest nights. The trees are bare and shivering. The summers leaves? Dead litter. ...
The Woman in Black and Other Ghost Stories - The Collected Ghost Stories of Susan Hill
No one chills the blood like Susan Hill Daily Telegraph From the horrifying secret of Eel Marsh House in The Woman in Black to the supernatural terror unleashed by spiteful Leonora van Vorst in Dolly and the deadly danger posed by Professor Parmitters painting of Venice in The Man in the Picture, Susan Hills ghost stories never fail to raise the hairs on the back of your neck and keep you...
The Land and the People - Russia
Russia: the Land and People takes you on a whistlestop tour around this fascinating country. Explore its varied landscapes, from massive lakes to frozen tundra, and meet some incredible wildlife along the way. Marvel at the brightly painted domes of St Basils Cathedral and ornate palaces of St Petersburg, and delve into the countrys rich cultural heritage. Discover what its like to grow up ...
The Land and the People - China
China: the Land and People takes you on a whistlestop tour around this most incredible country. Explore its forests, rivers (including the mighty Yangtze), mountains and beaches, and meet some incredible wildlife along the way. Marvel at the vibrant street life, the amazing food and the diverse culture, and delve into the countrys rich history. Discover what its like to grow up in China sc...
Strat in the Attic - Thrilling Stories of Guitar Archaeology
Guitar sleuth and music-history detective Deke Dickerson tells the true tales behind 48 rare-guitar and amplifier finds that will make any player or collector green with envy. A hoarders attic stuffed with nearly 600 vintage guitars still in their boxes. A mint 1954 Fender Telecaster tucked under a bed in a family friends house. Jazz legend Charlie Christians Gibson ES-250, spotted in a maga...
The Naughtiest Girl: Naughtiest Girl Helps A Friend - Book 6
In Enid Blytons bestselling school series Elizabeth Allen is sent away to boarding school and makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil theres ever been. In book six, the school goes camping and the Naughtiest Girl means to be well-behaved. But horrible Arabella is sleeping in the very same tent and busy stirring up trouble for Elizabeths best friend, Joan
Between 1940 and 1952, Enid...
The Complete Short Stories - Volume Two
The Complete Short Stories of Roald Dahl in the second of two unsettling and sinister volumes. Dahl finds the child in the adult and the adult in the child and, with a little smile, he sticks the knife in both Anthony Horowitz, from his introduction Roald Dahl is one of the worlds most popular writers, equally at home writing for both children and adults. In this, the second of two vo...
The The Great Pet Plan - The Great Pet Plan: Juliet, Nearly a Vet (Book 1) Juliet, Nearly a Vet Book 1
Books for children new animal series for eight year olds to ten year olds. My best friend Chelsea and I love animals. I have a dog Curly and two guinea pigs, but we need more pets if Im going to learn to be a vet. Today, we had the best idea ever . . . Were going to have a pet sleepover! Of course, theres no need to tell our parents about it. I mean, what could possibly go w...
The World of Norm: Must Be Washed Separately - Book 7
The seventh hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he was woken by the sound of an elephant breaking wind in the next room
Not the best start to a day, but its about to get a whole lot worse. As if a trip to see his perfect cousins isnt bad...
Back from the Brink - True Stories and Practical Help for Overcoming Depression and Bipolar Disorder
If you have severe depression or bipolar disorder, you may find it difficult to take that first step toward recovery. You arent alone. In our society, many people with depression or bipolar disorder do not seek therapy or medical treatment due to the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Even people in progressive communities may not want to admit that they are on antidepressants or mood-bal...