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Brand: Arcturus Publishing Ltd
EAN: 9781788287791
MPN: 9781788287791
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in Set Agnes Grey Jane Eyre The Tenant of Wildfell Hall The Professor Villette Wuthering Heights Description : Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte were not prolific novelists, but those that they did write have become some of the best-loved works in English literature. Collected together here are six titles, beautifully bound, that make the perfect introduction to the sisters' work. They include: Jane Eyre, Agnes Grey, Villette, Wuthering Heights, The Professor, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Moving from the wilds of Yorkshire to small-town France, these are tales of passion and romance. This 6 book collection contains some of the Bronte sisters best loved books. Included in this set are classics such as Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey. All bound in this luxurious cloth bound hardback edition. This set is perfect for children aged 14+ and is a fantastic set to introduce to the Bronte sisters.
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Brand: Pan Macmillan
EAN: 9781509860739
MPN: 9781509860739
Category: Books & Magazines

‘You’re not Mia Thermopolis any more, honey,’ Dad said. ‘You’re Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo. Princess of Genovia.’ A PRINCESS?? ME??? Yeah. Right. First published in 2000, the Princess Diaries books have taken the teen and ‘tween’ audience to a whole new level of fantastic fiction. Written by Meg Cabot, the Princess Diaries books are centred around a 14 year old teenager in New York City and readers will soon learn that she is the princess of a small European city. One minute, Amelia is a fairly ordinary girl and the next, she has bodyguards at her side because she is royalty! There are an incredible 10 titles in the complete Princess Diaries collection, and follow Amelia through ups and downs with a twist in each story. From taking lessons to become the perfect princess to a global move, every angle of being a member of the royal family is covered in the Princess Diaries. It’s no surprise that the Princess Diaries books have topped bestseller charts across the UK and US, making them a popular choice for young readers. Perfect for children aged between 9-14, the Princess Diaries books recognise the importance of culture, but you can expect the odd celebrity to be name-dropped in here too. Titles in This Set : 1. The Princess Diaries 2. The Princess Diaries: Take Two 3. The Princess Diaries: Third Time Lucky 4. The Princess Diaries: Mia Goes Fourth 5. The Princess Diaries: Give Me Five 6. The Princess Diaries: Sixsational 7. The Princess Diaries: Seventh Heaven 8. The Princess Diaries: After Eight 9. The Princess Diaries to the Nine 10. The Princess Diaries Ten out of Ten Description : The Princess Diaries You’re not Mia Thermoplastic any more, honey, Dad said. you’re Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo. Princess of Genovia. A PRINCESS?? ME??? Yeah. Right. One minute Mias a totally normal Manhattan 14-year-old. Next minute she’s heir to the throne of Genovia, being trailed by a trigger-happy bodyguard, taking princess lessons with her bonkers old grandmere, and having a makeover with someone called Paolo. Well, her dad can lecture her till he's royal-blue in the face, but no way is Mia going to turn herself into a style-queen. And they think she’s moving to Genovia? Er, hello? The Princess Diaries: Take Two 14-year-old Mia Thermopolis is still coming to terms with the fact that she’s a princess" and heir to the throne of Genovia! But when she announces on national TV that her mum is pregnant by her algebra teacher and plans to marry him, a right-royal fuss results! For now Mias dreadful old Grandmere is all set to plan the years biggest society wedding, with every A-list celeb invited, from the Reagans to Phil Collins. But will the bride and groom turn up? The Princess Diaries: Third Time Lucky Mias got everything a girl could possibly want. She’s a princess" and she’s got a boyfriend! But that’s where it all goes wrong. Because Kenny is just NOT the guy she really wants. Michaels the one she’s loved forever" but he’s...
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Brand: Penguin
EAN: 9780241377291
MPN: 9780241377291
Category: Books & Magazines

From one of the bestselling and most iconic authors in the world comes this 16-book collection from Roald Dahl. This collection contains fan favourites such as The BFG, Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach. This is a perfect collection as an introduction to the beautiful work of Roald Dahl or long-time fans and is ideally suited to children aged 7+. Titles in This Set : Matilda Going Solo The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me George's Marvellous Medicine Fantastic Mr Fox The Magic Finger Esio Trot Boy Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator The BFG The Witches The Twits Charlie And The Chocolate Factory James And The Giant Peach Danny The Champion Of The World Billy And The Minpins Description : Matilda In this award-winning Roald Dahl title, Matilda Woodworm is a child of magnificent intelligence and is different from the rest of her family. Misunderstood by everyone and ignored at home, she escaped into a world of reading. She soon discovers that she has supernatural telekinetic powers. This edition features a new Quentin Blake cover as well as a whole new exciting end section about Roald Dahl and his world. Going Solo The second part of Roald Dahl's remarkable life story, following on from Boy, tells of his time working in Africa and his wartime exploits. This edition has a great new cover with illustrations by Quentin Blake and some new facts about Roald Dahl and his world. The Giraffe And The Pelly And Me The giraffe, the pelican and the agile monkey set out to prove that they are the best window-cleaning company around. This edition has some new facts about Roald Dahl, and a great new cover featuring Quentin Blake's illustrations. George's Marvellous Medicine In this popular Dahl story, George creates a very special medicine to cure his grandma of her nasty habits. All the books in this edition contain an exciting new section with interesting facts about Roald Dahl. Each book is beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake. Fantastic Mr Fox Boggis, Bunce and Bean are the meanest three farmers you could meet. They are determined to get Mr Fox - but he has other plans! This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover and new author biography. The Magic Finger The story of a little girl with magical powers. When someone makes her angry she zaps a punishment on them with her magic flashing finger! This edition has a great new cover, with illustrations by Quentin Blake, and some new facts about Roald Dahl and his world. Esio Trot The wonderful warm-hearted story of Mr Hoppy, Mrs Silver and the tortoise who brings them together. This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover as well as some new biographical facts about Roald Dahl. Boy The remarkable autobiographical story of Roald Dahl's early years at school and with his family. Like his stories, Dahl's childhood tales are unmissable. This edition has a great new Quentin Blake cover and a new end section of facts about Roald Dahl. Charlie And The Great Glass Elevator...
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Brand: Fox Eye Publishing
EAN: 9781804456200
MPN: 9781804456200
Category: Books & Magazines

Embark on a thrilling journey through the wild with the "Deadly Predators: Killer Kings of the Animal Kingdom" 6-book collection! Explore the fascinating world of nature's most formidable hunters in this captivating set. Titles In This Set: Alligator Boa Constrictor Lion Polar Bear Shark Wolf Description: Alligator Delve into the murky swamps and learn about the stealthy and powerful alligator, a formidable predator of the waters. Explore its hunting techniques, habitats, and the crucial role it plays in its ecosystem. Boa Constrictor Slip into the world of the boa constrictor, a master of stealth and ambush in the dense jungles. Discover the incredible strength and hunting strategies of this constricting serpent as it navigates its tropical domain. Lion Roar into the savannah with the mighty lion, the undisputed king of beasts. Learn about the pride dynamics, hunting tactics, and majestic presence of this iconic apex predator, ruling over the African plains. Polar Bear Brave the icy tundras to encounter the polar bear, a fierce predator adapted to the frozen Arctic landscapes. Explore its hunting techniques, survival skills, and the challenges it faces in a changing climate. Shark Dive into the depths of the ocean to meet the formidable shark, a silent hunter ruling the marine realm. Discover the diverse species, hunting behaviors, and fascinating adaptations of these apex predators of the sea. Wolf Venture into the untamed wilderness and meet the elusive and cunning wolf, a skilled hunter of the forests and plains. Explore the intricate social structures, hunting strategies, and vital ecological roles of these iconic predators.
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Brand: Boldwood Books Ltd
EAN: 9781800489271
MPN: 9781800489271
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mysteries Vol 1 Murder At the Lighthouse Murder on the Levels The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mysteries Vol 2 Murder on the Tor Murder at the Cathedral The Exham-on-Sea Murder Mysteries Vol 3 Murder at the Bridge Murder at the Castle Description: Murder At the Lighthouse Recently widowed Libby Forest arrives in the small coastal town of Exham on Sea, keen to start a new life baking cakes and designing chocolates. Walking on the beach one stormy autumn day, Libby and excitable Springer Spaniel ‘Shipley’ discover a dead body under the lighthouse. Convinced the death was no accident, Libby teams up with Max Ramshore, an attractive local resident, and Bear, a huge sheepdog, to confront indifference from the community and unmask the killer. Murder on the Levels When a group of cyclists, all customers at the bakery in small town Exham on Sea, are poisoned, suspicion falls on the shop itself, and Libby’s food. In partnership with attractive, blue-eyed Max Ramshore and his huge sheepdog, Bear, Libby Forest sets out to uncover the poisoner and save the bakery. Murder on the Tor When Libby Forest finds a body early one morning in mist surrounding Glastonbury Tor, she will need all her ingenuity to unscramble the threads of past myths and present secrets to discover the truth. Meanwhile, with the help of the enigmatic Max Ramshore, can Libby uncover the whole truth of her husband's death and find peace in her new life? Murder at the Cathedral When a body is discovered in Wells Cathedral Library, Libby Forest’s best friend Angela Miles becomes the prime suspect. The last thing Libby needs is another investigation. but with the help of Bear, the beloved Carpathian Sheepdog, and her partner, Max Ramshore, Libby’s determined to uncover the murderer and clear her friend’s name. Murder at the Bridge When a suspicious death follows a country wedding, Libby Forest’s instincts tell her there's something deeply amiss in the picturesque villages of Exmoor. Alongside her on-off partner Max Ramshore, Libby delves deeper into the mysterious goings on in Horton as a sinister new acquaintance casts a foreboding shadow over Libby’s investigations. Murder at the Castle The sudden death of an elderly volunteer at Dunster Castle rocks the Castle’s ancient calm to its core leaving members of the local History Society devastated. When the finger is pointed at a fellow volunteer, his wife Margery fears her husband of forty years may be the killer.
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Brand: DK
EAN: 9781462811236
MPN: 9781462811236
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: 1. Animal ABC 2. Animal 123 3. Farm Description: Animal ABC An illustrated lift-the-flap baby book that reveals an entire animal alphabet. E is for elephant, L is for lion, Q is for... you'll have to lift the flap and see! Children and adults will delight in this magical menagerie of animals from all around the world, whilst developing a child's vocabulary and language skills. Renowned author and artist Jonny Lambert brings the animal kingdom to life with his charming and expressive illustrations, making Jonny Lambert's Animal ABC the perfect book for adults and children to share. With little snippets of information revealing where some of the animals originate and surprises under every flap to discover together, both grown ups and little ones will be captivated. A superb early-learning book to treasure and love. Animal 123 An illustrated lift-the-flap baby book that helps preschoolers learn to count. 1 chameleon, 2 hippos, and 10... you'll have to lift the flap and see! Children and adults will delight in this magical menagerie of animals from all around the world. Renowned author and artist Jonny Lambert brings the animal kingdom to life with his charming and expressive illustrations, making this children's 123 book perfect for adults and children to share. With little snippets of information revealing where some of the animals originate and surprises under every flap to discover together, both grown ups and little ones will be captivated. A superb early-learning book to treasure and love. Farm A fun, beautifully designed open-the-flap board book for little ones who love cute farm animals, tractors, and more. Parents and toddlers will love turning the pages, lifting the flaps, and learning all about busy life on the farm throughout the seasons. Turn the pages and lift the flaps to watch the mooing cows and their calves emerge from the barn after winter and play in the fresh grass of spring, see how the farmer collects the hay in his big tractor, and watch the clever dog bring all the cows and sheep inside the barn, ready for winter to come again. With playful animals mooing, baaing, and squawking, little ones will love learning about life on the farm throughout the seasons, and joining in to make the noisy animal sounds. This hard-wearing board book has large flaps for babies and toddlers to lift, and sturdy pages for little ones who are beginning to turn the pages. They'll reveal the cute animals having fun on the farm and the busy farmer doing different jobs with his trusty dog to keep the farm running! The short text is fun to read aloud and share with toddlers, while labels encourage interaction as little ones join in with the animal sounds.
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Brand: Blink Publishing
EAN: 9780268236519
MPN: 9780268236519
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In the Set: 1. Break Point 2. Battle Ready Description: Break Point Is it here? Facing the gruelling SAS selection process on one leg, with a busted ankle and the finish line nowhere in sight? Or here? Under heavy fire from armed kidnappers while protecting journalists en route to Baghdad. Or is it here? At the bottom of a bottle, with a family in pieces, unable to adapt to a civilian lifestyle, yearning for a warzone? Ex-Special Forces soldier and star of TV's SAS: Who Dares Wins, Ollie Ollerton has faced many break points in his life and now he tells us the vital lessons he has learnt. His incredible story features hardened criminals, high-speed car chases, counter-terrorism and humanitarian heroics - freeing children from a trafficking ring in Thailand. Ollie has faced break points in his personal life too, surviving a freak childhood attack, run-ins with the law as a teenager rebelling against a broken home, his self-destructive battles with alcohol and drug addiction, and his struggles with anxiety and depression. His final redemption as an entrepreneur and mental health charity ambassador has seen him overcome adversity to build a new and better life. 'Everyone has the capacity for incredible achievement, because it's only when it's crunch time, when you're down to your last bullet - when you're at break point - that you find out who you really are.' Battle Ready How do you make a commitment and achieve your goals?How do you end procrastination and hesitation that feeds self-doubt?How do you learn to be courageous in all aspects of your life?Ex-Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton knows more than his fair share about keeping going. As a recruit he survived the infamously tough SAS selection process on a busted ankle with the Directing Staff pleading with him to give up. But it's in Ollie's personal life that he really had to dig deep. At his lowest he was battling a failed relationship, substance abuse, depression and a reckless disregard for his own life. In his new book Ollie tells the story of how he turned his life around and passes on the lessons he has learned.In Battle Ready Ollie shares the step-by-step plan that changed his life. From finding purpose and visualising an outcome, to breaking bad habits and establishing positive new routines, his advice will help readers to overcome their own obstacles; to become ready for any battle.
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