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Brand: Classic Editions
EAN: 9781804455005
MPN: 9781804455005
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in the Set :- A Room Of One's Own Mrs Dalloway Between The Acts The Waves To The Lighthouse Orlando Description :- A Room of One's Own: In this seminal feminist essay, Woolf explores the importance of financial independence and personal space for women, weaving a compelling narrative that challenges societal norms and celebrates the power of individual agency. Mrs. Dalloway: Set in post-World War I London, this iconic novel follows a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway as she prepares for a party, intertwining multiple perspectives to depict the complexities of human consciousness and the passage of time. Between the Acts: Woolf's final novel, "Between the Acts" offers a rich tapestry of characters and themes, blending comedy and tragedy against the backdrop of a summer pageant in rural England, showcasing the author's mastery of narrative experimentation. The Waves: A poetic masterpiece, "The Waves" unfolds through the inner monologues of six characters, tracing their interconnected lives from childhood to old age, as they navigate love, friendship, and the search for meaning. To the Lighthouse: Regarded as one of Woolf's finest works, "To the Lighthouse" is a lyrical exploration of family dynamics, memory, and the passage of time, set against the backdrop of a family's annual trip to a seaside house. Orlando: A dazzling blend of fantasy and biography, "Orlando" follows the adventures of its titular character across centuries and genders, exploring themes of identity, transformation, and the fluidity of human experience.With each book in this collection, Virginia Woolf invites readers on a journey of introspection and discovery, showcasing her unparalleled ability to capture the complexities of human existence with exquisite prose and profound insight.
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Brand: Pan Macmillan
EAN: 9781529087468
MPN: 9781529087468
Category: Books & Magazines

The Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen 3 Books Collection is an enthralling collection of three captivating books that will keep you engrossed from beginning to end. This collection includes The Wife Between Us, An Anonymous Girl, and You Are Not Alone, which are all gripping tales that offer different experiences and take readers on emotional and suspenseful journeys. The Wife Between Us is a psychological thriller that explores the complex relationships between a trio of characters. Vanessa Thompson is a woman who is going through a tough time after her divorce from her wealthy husband, Richard. Richard has moved on and is now engaged to a younger woman, Nellie. Vanessa becomes obsessed with Nellie and sets out to destroy their relationship, but as the story progresses, it becomes clear that there is much more to the situation than meets the eye. The novel is full of twists and turns, and readers will find themselves second-guessing everything they thought they knew about the characters. The novel has been praised for its intricate plot and well-crafted characters. The authors do an excellent job of keeping readers guessing until the very end, and the twists and turns in the story will leave you on the edge of your seat. An Anonymous Girl is another psychological thriller that delves into the world of a young woman named Jessica Farris. Jessica is struggling to make ends meet and decides to participate in a psychological study for some extra cash. However, the study is not what it seems, and Jessica finds herself drawn into a twisted game of cat and mouse with the researchers. As the study progresses, Jessica becomes more and more entangled in the web of deceit, and she realizes that she may have put herself in grave danger. The novel has been praised for its fast-paced plot and its ability to keep readers engaged from start to finish. The authors do an excellent job of building tension throughout the novel, and readers will find themselves desperate to know what happens next. You Are Not Alone is a gripping psychological thriller written by bestselling authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. The novel follows Shay Miller, a young woman living in New York City who is struggling to find her place in the world. After witnessing a suicide on the subway platform, Shay is drawn into the glamorous and mysterious world of the Moore sisters, Cassandra and Jane. The sisters seem to have it all - beauty, wealth, and power - and they take Shay under their wing, offering her friendship and support. But as Shay becomes more deeply involved with the sisters, she begins to uncover their dark secrets and realizes that their friendship may come at a deadly cost. Overall, the Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen 3 Books Collection is a must-read for anyone who loves a good page-turner. The authors have a knack for creating characters that are complex and flawed, and their writing style is immersive and engaging. Each novel in the collection offers a unique...
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Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
EAN: 9780007957859
MPN: 9780007957859
Category: Books & Magazines

Title In This Set: 1. Ingo 2. The Tide Knot 3. The Deep 4. The Crossing of Ingo 5. Stormswept Description: Ingo Once there was a man who fell in love with a mermaid. He swam down into the sea to be with her, and was never seen again… Sapphire’s father told her that story when she was little. When he is lost at sea she can’t help but think of that old myth: she’s convinced he’s still alive. Then, the following summer, Sapphy meets Faro, an enigmatic and intriguing Mer boy. Diving down into Ingo, she discovers a world she never knew existed, where she must let go of all her Air thoughts and embrace the sea… The Tide Knot I can’t go back in the house. I’m restless, prickling all over. The wind hits me like slaps from huge invisible hands. But it’s not the wind that worries me. It’s something else, beyond the storm… Sapphire and Conor can’t forget their adventures in Ingo, the mysterious world beneath the sea. They long to see their Mer friends Faro and Elvira, and swim with the dolphins once more. But a crisis is brewing far below the ocean’s surface, where the wisest of the Mer guards the Tide Knot. And soon both Sapphire and Conor will be drawn into Ingo’s troubled waters… The Deep A devastating flood has torn through the worlds of Air and Ingo, and now, deep in the ocean, a monster is stirring. Mer legend says that only those with dual blood – half Mer, half human – can overcome the Kraken. Sapphy must return to the Deep, with the help of her friend the whale, and face this terrifying creature – and her brother Conor and Mer friend Faro will not let her go alone… The Crossing of Ingo Sapphire, Conor and their Mer friends Faro and Elvira are ready to make the Crossing of Ingo – a long and dangerous journey that only the strongest young Mer are called upon to make. No human being has ever attempted this thrilling voyage to the bottom of the world. Ervys, his followers and new recruits, the sharks, are determined that Sapphire and Conor must be stopped – dead or alive… Stormswept Morveren lives with her parents and twin sister Jenna on an island off the coast of Cornwall. As Morveren and Jenna’s relationship shifts and changes, like driftwood on the tide, Morveren finds a beautiful teenage boy in a rock pool after a storm. Going to his rescue, she is shocked to see that he is not human but a Mer boy. With Jenna refusing to face the truth, Morveren finds herself alone at the worst possible time. Because when the worlds of Air and Mer meet, the consequences can be terrible…
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Brand: Hachette
EAN: 9789124371319
MPN: 9789124371319
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In This Set: 1. Going Home 2. Now And Forever 3. Summer's End 4. To Love Again 5. Remembrance 6. A Perfect Stranger 7. Crossings 8. Once in A Lifetime 9. Kaleidoscope 10. Zoya Description: Going Home For Gillian and Chris their happiness seemed complete. Handsome, dynamic, with a wild past behind him and a golden future ahead, Chris was everything Gillian wanted - and more. Until a moment's infidelity broke the bond they shared and sent Gillian running to the city of her birth. And into the arms of another man. She thought she'd said goodbye to love. But her heart told her that she should never despair, for forever is never over. Now And Forever Jessica and Ian were a golden couple - young, glamorous, successful. And deeply in love. Until one afternoon's casual faithlessness threatened their relationship, ended their days of happiness and nights of desire. Or so it seemed. But for Jessica and Ian, the lesson of love was only just beginning . . . . Summer's End Deanna believed she had everything she'd ever wanted. Diamonds, a beautiful home, a handsome, successful husband who adored her. But Marc-Edouard led a jet-set life as an international lawyer and for three months - for the summer - Deanna would be alone. Until Ben found her. And together they found happiness on sun-drenched beaches. But they knew their dream had to end. They also knew that they couldn't live without each other. But Deanna and Ben hadn't foreseen the devastating changes that would happen to them by the time they faced . . . summer's end. To Love Again Isabella and Amadeo. The toast of international society and the undisputed leaders of Rome couture. Together they ruled the House of San Gregoria, a monument to Isabella's fabulous designs and stunning beauty, to Amadeo's unerring flair and golden Florentine elegance. And beyond their enchanted world of splendour shone their boundless, undying love for one another. Then suddenly their dream was shattered. Amadeo was gone - for ever. Isabella fled to Rome for a new life of bitter struggles and haunting memories. With her proud courage and all her zest for living, could she ever say goodbye to the past and dare . . . to love again. Remembrance A prisoner of a palace . . . Serena was almost too beautiful. Yet behind her aristocratic face there was something hurt, something closed. When she went back to the family palace in Rome after the Second World War she was searching for a shining fragment of the past to hold her heart. The last thing she was looking for was love. But the past was about to vanish for ever, consumed in love so complete it made Serena dissolve with passion in the warm Italian night. All she had treasured before had been taken from her - would it last this time? Or would the priceless promise of love for a lifetime live only in the bittersweet heartbreak of remembrance? A Perfect Stranger After the collapse of his first marriage, Alex Hale fears he will never find happiness again. Young, rich and...
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Brand: Scholastic
EAN: 9789124140403
MPN: 9789124140403
Category: Books & Magazines

Title in This Set: 1. The Incredible Shrinking Girl 2. The Incredible Shrinking Girl Definitely Needs a Dog 3. The Incredible Shrinking Girl is Totally Famous 4. The Incredible Shrinking Girl Absolutely Loves Ancient Egypt Description: The Incredible Shrinking Girl Violet is normal-sized one minute and pocket-sized the next! It's the BIGGEST day in Violet's life. All she has ever wanted to do is ride Plunger, the scariest roller coaster around. And today she is finally TALL enough. 1.4 meters to be exact. But just as Violet is about to climb into one of Plunger's carriages, something totally crazy happens. Violet shrinks! She is suddenly as small as a fish finger. Although Violet doesn't stay little for long, her chances of ever riding Plunger are ruined. She never wants to shrink again... But then Granny is accused of stealing, and tiny Violet might just be the only one who can catch the thief. The fantastically funny SHRINKING VIOLET series in a brand new package. The Incredible Shrinking Girl Definitely Needs a Dog Violet is desperate for a dog, but she's not allowed one. Luckily there's a dog walking scheme that she and her friend Nisha can join. The girls love playing with their designated puppy. Until Violet surprises Nisha by shrinking to the size of a dog biscuit! Sometimes being tiny is terrifying! But then disaster strikes at the dog show, and Violet discovers her small size might win her a prize... The fantastically funny SHRINKING VIOLET series in a brand new package. The Incredible Shrinking Girl is Totally Famous Violet loves the milkshakes at Udderly Perfect, the coolest cafe around. But Udderly Perfect is threatened with closure, all because of a mistake Violet made. She must find a way to keep it open. Perhaps she can persuade her favourite celebrity stunt woman, Stella Lightfoot, to join the campaign when she comes to town on a book tour? But when Violet shrinks and ends up in Stella's luggage on location, she finds out that her idol is not who she thinks she is. Shrunken Violet might just be the only one who can save Stella's reputation ... and in turn, Stella might be willing to help save Udderly Perfect, too. The fantastically funny SHRINKING VIOLET series in a brand new package. The Incredible Shrinking Girl Absolutely Loves Ancient Egypt Violet Potts is CRAZY about Ancient Egypt. When Gran wins a cruise down the River Nile, Violet thinks she might EXPLODE with excitement. Especially when her cousin Anthony is invited along too! But when they're drawn into a SPOOKY mystery of cursed tombs and vanishing cats, Violet starts to wonder whether the other tourists might not be all they seem... Sometimes being little brings history to LIFE! The fantastically funny SHRINKING VIOLET series in a brand new package.
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Brand: Nosy Crow Ltd
EAN: 9781839946059
MPN: 9781839946059
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this Set : 1. So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt 2. So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Rome 3. So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece Description : So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt A kid's life in ancient Egypt might sound like fun with all the cool pyramids and glorious sunny weather, but actually it was rather tough! In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn exactly how difficult life really was, from dodging Deathstalker scorpions and cleaning up cow dung, to fetching water from the well, eating roast hedgehog and being slammed in the stocks for being naughty at school! Probably the first book about ancient Egypt that involves bubble wrap and skateboards! So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Rome Written by award-winning author Chae Strathie and developed in consultation with experts from the British Museum, this fascinating book reveals what life was really like for kids in ancient Rome, from washing clothes in wee to snacking on dormice . . . and even fighting in gladiatorial combat! Packed with facts and fantastic illustrations, this funny and accessible introduction to ancient Rome is a must-read for kids with a passion for horrible history. So You Think You've Got It Bad? A Kid's Life in Ancient Greece A kid's life in ancient Greece might sound like fun, what with all that brilliant sunny weather and watching the Olympic Games, but actually life for kids could be pretty hard. In this hilarious book, written by award-winning author Chae Strathie, children will learn just how tough life really was, from living on a diet of blood soup whilst wearing nothing but a cloak, to having to learn a poem that was over 15,000 lines long! Thanks, but no thanks, Homer! Probably the first book about ancient Greece to feature a race between a go-kart and a goose, this is a must read for kids with a passion for horrible history!
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Brand: Corgi Books
EAN: 9780775949407
MPN: 9780775949407
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles In This Set : 1. Varjak Paw 2. Phoenix 3. The Outlaw Varjak Paw 4. Tyger Description : Varjak Paw 'There are Seven Skills in the way of Jalal,' whispered the Elder Paw. 'We know only three of them. Their names are these. Slow-Time. Moving Circles. Shadow-walking.' Now Varjak must use the Way to survive in a city full of dangerous dogs, cat gangs and, strangest of all, the mysterious Vanishings. Phoenix Lucky thinks he's an ordinary Human boy. But one night, he dreams that the stars are singing to him, and wakes to find an uncontrollable power rising inside him. Now he's on the run, racing through space, searching for answers. In a galaxy at war, where Humans and Aliens are deadly enemies, the only people who can help him are an Alien starship crew – and an Alien warrior girl, with neon needles in her hair . . . The Outlaw Varjak Paw Having saved the city cats from a fate worse than death, Varjak Paw finds himself the elected and popular leader of a new gang - a gang that supports freedom and kindness for all. But will the pressure take its toll on this brave yet sometimes naive cat? Soon the city erupts in an all-out gang war as the evil Sally Bones attempts to control the lives of all cats. Horrified and outnumbered, Varjak and the others must fight for their freedom or die trying; can Jalal's Way really be the best way? Tyger Adam has found something incredible in a rubbish dump in London. A mysterious, mythical, magical animal. A TYGER. And the tyger is in danger. Adam and his friend Zadie are determined to help, but it isn't just the tyger's life at stake. Their whole world is on the verge of destruction. Can they learn to use their powers before it's too late?
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