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The Kicking the Bucket List: The feelgood bestseller of 2017

Warm, wise and full of heart… I absolutely loved this book.` Lucy Diamond Mum always knows best… The stunning debut for fans of Celia Imrie and Dawn French. Meet the daughters of Iris Parker. Dee; sensitive and big-hearted; Rose uptight and controlled and Fleur the reckless free spirit.At the reading of their mother`s will, the

Collins Portuguese Dictionary Gem Edition: Trusted support for learning, in a mini-format

Fully up-to-date and revised to reflect the latest changes in Portuguese and English, with a newly updated Phrasefinder section making it the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable, up-to-the-minute Portuguese dictionary for everyday use. * All the latest words in both languages * User-friendly Phrasefinder supplement for travellers, including a new menu-reader section. Sections

The Pirate Blunderbeard: Worst. Pirate. Ever

Can the worst pirate ever win the Pirate of the Year Award…? Mum is making me take part in the stupid Pirate of the Year Award. All I have to do is fight an enormous sea monster, (doom), beat my oh-so-brilliant brother at something (please please please) and find the legendary treasure that no one

Pirate Blunderbeard: Worst. Holiday. Ever. (Pirate Blunderbeard, Book 2)

Can the worst pirate ever find his way home from the Island of No Return? My stupid brother has tricked me into the worst holiday ever… on the Island of No Return. I`m stuck here with just a chicken for company unless I can find some treasure – then Blackbeard says he will come and

The Transition

A RADIO 4 BOOK AT BEDTIME What`s standing between you and success? What do you do with a generation who`ve had everything, but still can`t grow up? Welcome to The Transition. While taking part in The Transition you and your partner will spend six months living under the supervision of your mentors, two successful adults

Ma`am Darling: 99 Glimpses of Princess Margaret

A GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE YEAR * A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR * A SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR * A DAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE YEAR `An original, memorable and substantial achievement` TLS `A masterpiece` Mail on Sunday `I honked so loudly the man sitting next to me dropped his sandwich` Observer

The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun

Coming from the darker side of J.R.R. Tolkien`s imagination, “The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun” is an important non Middle-earth work to set alongside his other retellings of existing myth and legend, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, The Fall of Arthur and The Story of Kullervo. The book is edited and introduced by Verlyn

The Riviera Express (A Miss Dimont Mystery, Book 1)

`A delicious adventure` – Daily Mail Murder on the Riviera Express Gerald Hennessey – silver screen star and much-loved heart-throb – never quite makes it to Temple Regis, the quaint Devonshire seaside town on the English Riviera. Murdered on the 4.30 from Paddington, the loss of this great man throws Temple Regis` community into disarray.

Mog Time Treasury: Six Stories About Mog the Forgetful Cat

Six favourite Mog stories brought together in one gift volume Mog`s antics have entertained countless children ever since her first appearance in 1970, making this lovable cat one of the most enduringly popular characters in children`s books. The stories included are: Mog the Forgetful Cat Mog and Bunny Mog and Baby Mog on Fox Night

The Party: The thrilling Richard & Judy Book Club Pick 2018

AN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR A gripping story of betrayal, privilege and hypocrisy, set in the unassailable heart of the British establishment. `Think Brideshead Revisited meets The Talented Mr Ripley with a dash of The Riot Club. I couldn`t put it down` Louise O`Neill, author of Asking For It Martin Gilmour and Ben Fitzmaurice

Radio Boy (Radio Boy, Book 1)

From leading breakfast radio star Christian O`Connell comes a brilliant and laugh-out-loud story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary secret radio show. (Broadcast from his shed.)Meet Spike, aka Radio Boy: a new Adrian Mole on the radio for the internet generation.Spike`s your average awkward 11 year old, funny and cheeky and with a mum

What Pet Should I Get?

A brand new, never-before-seen rhyming romp of a picture book from the legendary Dr. Seuss – special Collector`s edition. This never-ever-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss about making up one`s mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! A brother and sister visit a pet shop to pick a pet, but can`t decide which one

Goodly and Grave in a Bad Case of Kidnap

An archly funny, classic mystery adventure with a magic twist! Lucy Goodly is the new boot girl at Grave Hall, working for the cold, aloof Lord Grave. The other staff – Vonk the Butler, Mrs Crawley the cook and Violet the scullery maid – all seem friendly but Lucy soon notices that strange things are

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

A special pocket-sized edition of the classic Christmas story from Dr. Seuss. With wacky rhymes and zany artwork, it tells the tale of the disgruntled Grinch and his fiendish attempts to steal Christmas from the citizens of Who-ville! Perfect for gifting or as a stocking-filler. “The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! Now, please

Collins French Dictionary: 40,000 Words and Phrases in a Portable Format

A modern French Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today`s French language, culture and usage. Clear presentation and colour make it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels. Features include: * The most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range

Collins German Dictionary: 40,000 Words and Phrases in a Portable Format: Collins German Dictionary

A modern German Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today`s German language, culture and usage. Clear presentation and colour make it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels. Features include: * The most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range

Collins Spanish Dictionary: 40,000 Words and Phrases in a Portable Format: Collins Spanish Dictionary

A modern Spanish Dictionary offering excellent coverage of today`s Spanish language, culture and usage. Clear presentation and colour make it easy to use and its handy format and durability make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels. Features include: * The most up-to-date words in both languages from a wide range

Collins Dictionary and Grammar: Two Books in One: Collins French Dictionary and Grammar

An up-to-date dictionary and a practical, user-friendly grammar guide in one easily portable volume. With cultural notes on life in French-speaking countries and an easy-to-use grammar section this is the ideal study guide for intermediate learners. Easy-to-carry, this fully updated guide to the French language is ideal for use in school, on holiday or for

Collins Dictionary and Grammar: Two Books in One: Collins Spanish Dictionary and Grammar

An up-to-date dictionary and a practical, user-friendly grammar guide in one easily portable volume. With cultural notes on life in Spanish-speaking countries and an easy-to-use grammar section this is the ideal study guide for intermediate learners. Easy-to-carry, this fully updated guide to the Spanish language is ideal for use in school, on holiday or for

Odd Dog Out

It`s a dog`s life in the big city…Come join one busy dog on her journey to find her place in the world, in this third sublimely illustrated book from the bestselling, award-winning Rob Biddulph. For busy dogs A busy day Of busy work And busy play…But one dog doesn`t quite fit in. It`s lonely being