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| "Mog and Barnaby" |
| "Mog the Forgetful Cat is back in this reissue of a classic adventure full of lift -the-flap funMog and her family have a visitor But what is the surprise waiting for Mog in the big green basket? Lift the flaps and find out!A brand new edition of a classic Mog adventure with lift-the-flap fun from the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea"
Price: 6.99 |
| Charity |
| "Charity Stratton's bleak childhood is changed for ever when both her parents are killed in a fire Separated by the authorities from her younger brothers and sister Charity is sent out to work as a skivvy in a boys' boarding school Her loneliness and misery are eased when she falls deeply in love with the dashing but fickle sixth-former Hugh Mainwaring but when she discovers she is pregnant with Hugh's baby she soon realises just how alone she really is Determined to be reunited with her siblings and to make something of herself Charity runs away to London and begins to forge a new life"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Wise Children by Angela Carter (Paperback, 1992)" |
| "This title is presented with an introduction by Ali Smith A richly comic tale of the tangled fortunes of two theatrical families the Hazards and the Chances Angela Carter's witty and bawdy novel is populated with as many sets of twins and mistaken identities as any Shakespeare comedy and celebrates the magic of over a century of show business"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (Paperback, 2002)" |
| "Gustave Flaubert's Madame Bovary is one of the most influential - and scandalous - novels of the nineteenth century This Penguin Classics edition is translated with an introduction by Geoffrey Wall with a preface by Michele RobertsEmma Bovary is beautiful and bored trapped in her marriage to a mediocre doctor and stifled by the banality of provincial life An ardent reader of sentimental novels she longs for passion and seeks escape in fantasies of high romance in voracious spending and eventually in adultery But even her affairs bring her disappointment and the consequences are devastating Flaubert's erotically charged and psychologically acute portrayal of Emma Bovary caused a moral outcry on its publication in 1857 It was deemed so lifelike that many women claimed they were the model for his heroine; but Flaubert insisted 'Madame Bovary c'est moi'Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was born in Rouen After illness interrupted a career in law he retired to live with his widowed mother and devote himself to writing Madame Bovary won instant acclaim upon book publication in 1857 but Flaubert's frank display of adultery in bourgeois France saw him go on trial for immorality only narrowly escaping conviction Both Salammbo (1862) and The Sentimental Education (1869) were poorly received and Flaubert achieved limited success in his own lifetime - but his fame and reputation grew steadily after his death If you enjoyed Madame Bovary you might also like Stendhal's The Red and the Black also available in Penguin Classics'Its beauty is enchanting and terrible'AS Byatt author of Possession'An extraordinarily innovative work its style was at once ironic and lyrical detached and passionate ambiguous and precise'Kate Summerscale"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Penguin Book of Baby Names by David Pickering (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "Of all the decisions a new parent makes choosing that special name is the most significant and the most rewarding A new reference book for prospective parents this clear helpful and easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you thousands of brilliant suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival It also includes appendices of the top ten names through the centuries and the most popular celebrity names"
Price: 5.49 |
| "The Rise of Nine: Lorien Legacies Book 3 by Pittacus Lore (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "The Rise of Nine is the next thrilling instalment in the gripping Lorien Legacies series by Pittacus Lore'Number Four is a hero for this generation' Michael Bay director of Transformers Until I met John Smith Number Four I'd been on the run alone hiding and fighting to stay alive Together we are much more powerful But it could only last so long before we had to separate to find the others I went to Spain to find Seven and I found even more including a tenth member of the Garde who escaped from Lorien alive Ella is younger than the rest of us but just as brave Now we're looking for the others - including JohnBut so are theyI am Number Six To finish what they started they'll have to fight us firstPraise for Pittacus Lore'Tense exciting full of energy' Observer'Relentlessly readable' The Times'Tense keeps you wondering' Sunday Times'Set to eclipse Harry Potter and moody vampires Pittacus Lore is about to become one of the hottest names on the planet' Big IssueThe Rise of Nine is the third book in Pittacus Lore's Lorien Legacies series The first book in his Lorien Legacies series I Am Number Four is now a major Disney motion picture and along with The Power of Six and The Rise of Nine perfect for fans of The Hunger Games"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction by Helen Morales (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "From Zeus and Europa to Diana Pan and Prometheus the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us But what do those myths represent and why are they so enduringly fascinating? Why do they seem to be such a potent way of talking about our selves our origins and our desires? This imaginative and stimulating Very Short Introduction goes beyond a simple retelling of the stories to explore the rich history and diverse interpretations of classical myths It is a wide-ranging account examining how classical myths are used and understood in both high art and popular culture taking the reader from the temples of Crete to skyscrapers in New York and finding classical myths in a variety of unexpected places from arabic poetry and Hollywood films to psychoanalysis the bible and New Age spiritualism ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
Price: 6.49 |
| "The Reformation: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Marshall (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "The Reformation transformed Europe and left an indelible mark on the modern world It began as an argument about what Christians needed to do to be saved but rapidly engulfed society in a series of fundamental changes This Very Short Introduction provides a lively and up-to-date guide to the process It explains doctrinal debates in a clear and non-technical way but is equally concerned to demonstrate the effects the Reformation had on politics society art and minorities Peter Marshall argues that the Reformation was not a solely European phenomenon but that varieties of faith exported from Europe transformed Christianity into a truly world religion The complex legacy of the Reformation is also assessed; its religious fervour produced remarkable stories of sanctity and heroism and some extraordinary artistic achievements but violence holy war and martyrdom were equally its products A paradox of the Reformation - that it intensified intolerance while establishing pluralism - is one we still wrestle with today ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Anthony and Cleopatra: The Oxford Shakespeare by William Shakespeare (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "In its towering central characters vast geographical and historical sweep and its variety of style and mood Anthony and Cleopatra is perhaps the most ambitious of Shakespeare's designs Yet the degree and nature of its success remain surprisingly contentious and performances of the play have seldom matched the extravagant expectations of its admirers Michael Neill's wide-ranging introduction from a number of angles including those of gender and race He examines the sources and discusses the theatrical challenge presented by Shakespeare's technique with its extraordinary tensions between rhetoric and action A full stage history further illustrates its theatrical fortunes; both here and in the extensive commentary this edition illuminates the play's theatrical dimensions as well as the rich complexity of its poetic language ABOUT THE SERIES For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more"
Price: 6.49 |
| "Science Fiction: A Very Short Introduction by David Seed (Paperback, 2011)" |
| "Science Fiction has proved notoriously difficult to define It has been explained as a combination of romance science and prophecy; as a genre based on an imagined alternative to the reader's environment; and as a form of fantastic fiction and historical literature It has also been argued that science fiction narratives are the most engaged socially relevant and responsive to the modern technological environment This Very Short Introduction doesn't offer a history of science fiction but instead ties examples of science fiction to different historical moments in order to demonstrate how science fiction has evolved over time David Seed looks not only at literature but also at drama and poetry as well as film Examining recurrent themes in science fiction he looks at voyages into space the concept of the alien and alternative social identities the role of technology in science fiction and its relation to time - in the past present and future ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Australia: A Very Short Introduction by Professor Kenneth Morgan (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "In this Very Short Introduction Kenneth Morgan provides a wide-ranging and thematic introduction to modern Australia He examines the main features of its history geography and culture since the beginning of the white settlement in New South Wales in 1788 Drawing attention to the distinctive features of Australian life he places contemporary developments in a historical perspective highlighting the importance of Australia's indigenous culture and making connections between Australia and the wider word Balancing the successful growth of Australian institutions and democratic traditions he considers the struggles that occurred in the making of modern Australia ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
Price: 6.99 |
| "The British Empire: A Very Short Introduction by Ashley Jackson (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "From the eighteenth century until the 1950s the British Empire was the biggest political entity in the world The territories forming this empire ranged from tiny islands to vast segments of the world's major continental land masses The British Empire left its mark on the world in a multitude of ways many of them permanent In this Very Short Introduction Ashley Jackson introduces and defines the British Empire reviewing its historiography by answering a series of key questions What was the British Empire and what were its main constituent parts? What were the phases of imperial expansion and contraction and the general causes of expansion and contraction? How was the Empire ruled? What were its economic effects? What were the cultural implications of empire in Britain and its colonies? What was life like for people living under imperial rule? What are the legacies of the British Empire and how should we view its place in world history? ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Top 10 Buenos Aires" |
| "An unbeatable pocket-sized guide to Buenos Aires packed with insider tips and ideas colour maps top 10 lists and a laminated pull-out map - all designed to help you see the very best of Buenos AiresAdmire stunning architecture along the Avenida de Mayo explore extensive international collections at the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes visit the Teatro Colon or wander cobbled San Telmo the romantic heart of the city From Top 10 parillas to the Top 10 tango clubs and milongas - discover the best of Buenos Aires with this easy-to-use travel guideInside Top 10 Buenos Aires- Easy-to-follow itineraries to help you make the most of your trip- Top 10 lists showcase Buenos Aires' best attractions covering the Plaza de Mayo the Cementerio de la Recoleta Teatro Colon San Telmo and many more- Free laminated pull-out map of Buenos Aires plus five colour neighbourhood maps- In-depth neighbourhood guides explore Buenos Aires' most interesting areas with the best places for shopping going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay eat shop and sightsee plus useful transport visa and health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Covers Barrio Norte Recoleta San Telmo and La Boca Microcentro Puerto Madero Retiro and moreStaying for longer as part of a bigger trip around Argentina? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide ArgentinaAbout DK Eyewitness Travel DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip with easy-to-read maps tips and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries"
Price: 6.99 |
| "Star Wars What is a Droid?" |
| "Get to know the most beloved droids in the Star Wars (TM) galaxyFeaturing high-quality images from the smash-hit movies and TV series DK Reader Star Wars What is a Droid? takes a close look at the coolest droids in the Star Wars galaxy from new favourites BB-8 (Star Wars The Force Awakens) K-2SO (Rogue One) and Chopper (Star Wars Rebels) to treasured old friends from the classic saga C-3PO and R2-D2 Part of DK's four-level reading scheme the book is created in consultation with literacy experts and designed to help children learn to read - and to love reading Narrative spreads are supported with captions and annotations and a quiz to encourage children to develop comprehension skills (c) & TM 2018 Lucasfilm Ltd"
Price: 4.49 |
| "Women In Science" |
| "From Hypatia to Marie Curie this book shines a spotlight on the inspiring women whose incredible scientific ideas changed the world Covering women's scientific contributions pioneers in the field women in technology engineers and mathematical geniuses DK Reader Women in Science introduces children to the names they need to know Children can discover Nobel Prize winners such as Gerty Cori healthcare heroes and important discoveries in STEMDK's innovative range of levelled readers combines a highly visual approach with non-fiction narratives that children will love reading DK Reader Women in Science is a Level 3 reader perfect for children beginning to read alone or ages 7-9DK Reader Women in Science features inspiring facts for children about pioneering women in the lab and a quiz to boost reading comprehension"
Price: 4.49 |
| "Forest of Bowland & Ribblesdale, Pendle Hill, Clitheroe & Settle : OL 41" |
| "OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map and is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding and off-road cycling The OS Explorer range of OL maps now includes a digital version of the paper map accessed through the OS smartphone app OS Maps Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs and visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths and bridleways"
Price: 7.99 |
| "Geek Love by Katherine Dunn (Paperback, 1990)" |
| "Lil Binewski born a Boston aristocrat was in her time the most stylish of geeks That is to say she made her living by biting the heads off live chickens in front of a carnival audience This she gave up for doting motherhood because she and her fairground-owning husband had a money spinning idea Throughout each pregnancy Lil gobbles pesticides experiments with drugs and douses herself with radiation to ensure that she prodcues infants grotesque enough to keep the turnstiles clicking She doesArturo the Aqua Boy is a limbless megalomaniac Electra and Iphigenia are musically gifted Siamese twins with a penchant for prostitution and Fortunato is possessed of stange telekinetic powers Their story- by turns shocking tender touching and cruel- is narrated by their sister Olympia She is a bald hunchbacked albino dwarf"
Price: 8.49 |
| "Principles of Horticulture: Level 2" |
| "This colourful guide will introduce you to the fundamentals of horticulture whether you are taking a Level 2 RHS City and Guilds or BTEC course are a keen amateur or seasoned gardener Written in a clear and accessible style this book covers the principles that underpin growing plants for the garden and on the allotment with reference to how these are tackled by professionals With highlighted definitions key points and illustrated in full colour this book will be a useful companion as you progress in the study and practice of horticulture Complete with a companion website which includes extended horticultural information questions and exercises to test your knowledge syllabus cross-referencing and downloadable tutor and student support materials Available at wwwroutledgecomcwadams"
Price: 36.49 |
| "The Whale Rider" |
| "A mystical story of Maori cultureThe birth of a daughter - Kahu - breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe Rejected by her grandfather Kahu develops the ability to communicate with whales echoing those of the ancient Whale Rider after whom she was named This magical and mythical novel tells of the conflict between tradition and heritage from the perspective of Kahu's grandfather and Kahu's destiny to secure the tribe's future Age 11Ideal for studying multi-cultural texts gender and environmental issues The beautifully poetic style and twin narrative lends itself to the analysis of languageTo automatically receive all the latest news on New Windmills why not sign-up for our Heinemann Literature eNewsletter?"
Price: 11.99 |
| "The Littlest Viking by Sandi Toksvig (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "When Amber the littlest Viking set out from Scandinavia to seek her fortune she must have got lost on her way! Now she's in Pegwell Bay with no one but her pet squirrel for company When Katie Gary and Joshua find her stranded on the beach they decide to look after her Now there's a Viking living in their garden!Having a Viking in the family isn't always easy But when the garden is threatened by a nasty neighbour Amber has some unusual - and hilarious - solutions to their problems"
Price: 4.99 |
| "Chineasy Workbook" |
| "Where Chineasy(TM) 's books flashcards and memory game helped learners to recognize a diverse range of characters this new workbook offers the opportunity to practise writing Chinese characters Noma Bar's playful and appealing colour illustrations are interspersed with practical pages showing learners how to write the characters themselves Short facts illuminate the meaning of a character or the origin of its shape while a guide to the correct stroke order and grids to help with spacing allow learners to perfect their writing skills Maintaining the innovative visual identity of the Chineasy(TM) brand the workbook is the perfect complement to the existing range but is also self- standing and doesn't require learners to be familiar with the method Suitable for everyone from schoolchildren to businesspeople it will foster a genuine appreciation of the Chinese language and provide a fun introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy"
Price: 7.49 |
| "Ghost Soldier: WW1 story by Theresa Breslin (Paperback, 2015)" |
| "A thrilling poignant story of hope and loss set during World War 1 from Carnegie Medal-winning author Theresa Breslin Nobody believes in ghosts until they see one The war has changed everything for Rob and Millie Their father is missing in action and they are terrified they'll never see him again Then one night deep in the woods Rob and Millie see an eerie figure in the window of an abandoned house But there's no such thing as ghosts is there?"
Price: 5.99 |
| "Good Food: Simple Suppers : Triple-tested Recipes" |
| "Divided into Starters and Salads; Snacks and Light Meals; Pasta and Rice and Noodles; Poultry and Meat; Fish and Seafood and Desserts you're guaranteed to find a delicious easy recipe for every occasion in Good Food 101 Simple Suppers Taken from BBC Good Food Magazine Britains top cookery title the 101 recipes are all short and simple with easy-to-follow steps using readily available ingredients and are accompanied by a full-colour photograph of the finished dish Whether you choose Turkey and Wild Mushroom Fusilli Lamb with Root Vegetable Crush or Roasted Nectarine with Ginger Crumbs every recipe has been tried and tested by the Good Food team to ensure fantastic results every time you cook"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Anatomy of a Soldier Hardcover" |
| "&39;Marvellously told&39; Alan Bennett &39;Alive to every nuance of feeling&39; Hilary Mantel &39;A brilliant book&39; Edna O&39;Brien &39;Beautifully constructed and moving&39; Val McDermid &39;A tour de force&39; Nadeem Aslam &39;Compassionate and compelling&39; Kate Hamer &39;An endless ability to surprise&39; Phil Klay &39;Will enthrall enlighten and stay with readers&39; General David Petraeus Captain Tom Barnes is leading British troops in a war zone Two boys are growing up there sharing a prized bicycle and flying kites before finding themselves separated once the soldiers appear in their countryside On all sides of this conflict people are about to be caught up in the violence from the man who trains one boy to fight the infidel invaders to Barnes&39;s family waiting for him to return home We see them not as they see themselves but as all the objects surrounding them do shoes and boots a helmet a trove of dollars a drone that bike weaponry a bag of fertilizer a medal a beer glass a snowflake dog tags an exploding IED and the medical implements that are subsequently employed Anatomy of a Soldier is a moving enlightening and fiercely dramatic novel about one man&39;s journey of survival and the experiences of those around him Forty-five objects one unforgettable story"
Price: 11.49 |
| "Peppa Pig: Happy Holiday Sticker Activity Book by Penguin Books Ltd (Paperback, 2013)" |
| "Keep Peppa Pig fans busy with the Holiday Sticker Activity Book the perfect activity book to keep your little piglets happyJet away on holiday with Peppa and George and find out what funny adventures the Pig family gets up to abroad! This sticker book is packed with lots and lots of fun holiday-related stickers The perfect activity and sticker book for little Peppa Pig fans There are a variety of Peppa Pig books available in the Ladybird Books range including Peppa's Busy Day Peppa's Easter Egg Hunt Peppa and George's Theatre Show and many more"
Price: 3.49 |
| "Faeries' Oracle" |
| "Using the enchanted art of Brian Froud as your guide enter into the wise and wonderful world of the faeriesThe Faeries' Oraclecalls on sylphs pans gnomes -- and of course faeries -- to lead you on a delightful journey of adventure discovery and enlightenment that will illuminate the future and heal the heart and soul This beautifully designed divination set contains everything you will need to explore this mysterious realm including A complete deck of 66 radiant cards by Brian Froud featuring goblins moon dancers pixies boggarts and other faery folk we first met in Good FaeriesBad Faeries 208-page illustrated book with text by Jessica Macbeth which will show you how to read the cards ofThe Faeries' Oraclewith particular instruction on personally connecting to and communicating with the faeries"
Price: 12.99 |
| Friends |
| "Sam and Alice are the best of friends One day while playing on the farm they find an egg and decide to take it back to the farmhouse The egg breaks and the children fall out Then they find another and this time they take the egg all the way home to Sam's mum friends once more"
Price: 5.49 |
| "Once There Were Giants" |
| "Once there was a baby in the house - and to that baby Mum and Dad and Jill and John and Uncle Tom were giants But little by little that baby grew up - until she became a giant too! Martin Waddell says of the book Small children live in a world designed for big people I wrote this story to help them understand it and the idea of growing older"
Price: 5.99 |
| "French For Beginners" |
| "A guide for the complete beginner and those wanting to improve their French Internet links offer opportunities to hear the language spoken by a native speaker Grammar is clearly explained and puzzles and exercises are included For primary and secondary school use"
Price: 8.99 |
| "The Economic Naturalist: Why Economics Explains Almost Everything by Robert H. Frank (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Have you ever wondered why there is a light in your fridge but not in your freezer? Or why 24-hour shops bother having locks on their doors? Or why soft drink cans are cylindrical but milk cartons are square? The answer is simple economics For years economist Robert Frank has been encouraging his students to ask questions about the conundrums and strange occurrences they encounter in everyday life and to try to explain them using economics Now in this bestselling book he shares the most intriguing - and bizarre - questions and the economic principles that answer them to reveal why many of the most puzzling parts of everyday life actually make perfect (economic) sense"
Price: 7.49 |
