Category Archives: Accessories
The Slightly Annoying Elephant
Number one bestselling author David Walliams presents his first picture book for children of 3 and up, illustrated by artistic genius Tony Ross. What`s big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! Introducing a magnificently warm and funny picture book from two remarkable talents. Adopt your copy today!
Bird Photographer of the Year
In a unique collaboration between the British Trust for Ornithology, Nature Photographers Ltd and William Collins, this beautiful book accompanies a new photographic competition celebrating some of the best bird photography of the year. Bird Photographer of the Year celebrates the artistry of bird photography, and this large-format book will be lavishly illustrated to reflect
Nicotine
From the much acclaimed author of MISLAID and THE WALLCREEPER, a fierce and audaciously funny novel of families-both the ones we`re born into and the ones we create-a story of obsession, idealism, and ownership, centered around a young woman who inherits her bohemian late father`s childhood home. “She wills her body to be equally wraithlike.
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging
From the author of THE PERFECT STORM and WAR comes a book about why men miss war, why Londoners missed the Blitz, and what we can all learn from American Indian captives who refused to go home. Tribe is a look at post-traumatic stress disorder and the challenges veterans face returning to society. Using his
Solar System Fascinating Facts
Introduces children to the ever-popular topic of the planets and the amazing worlds that make up our solar system. Solar System is written in clear and easy-to-follow language and packed with colourful illustrations and photographs. Young children can find out facts about the Sun, the planets, asteroids and comets. Solar system offers hours of fun
Star Quality (Dance Trilogy, Book 2)
The second story in a new series about dancing, friendship and following your dreams from best-loved author Jean Ure, whose books are described by Jacqueline Wilson as “funny, funky, feisty – and fantastic reads!” Maddy is delighted when she and her friends are accepted to the prestigious City Ballet School – it feels like one
Cart and Cwidder
The first book in the magical, epic adventure series from `the Godmother of Fantasy`, Diana Wynne Jones. Now back in print! For centuries, Dalemark has been a land divided by the warring earldoms of the North and South. Now, with the help of the mysterious gods of Dalemark, four extraordinary young people must join forces
Poirot Investigates
The very first collection of superb short stories featuring Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings…First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond…then came the `suicide` that was murder…the mystery of the absurdly chaep flat…a suspicious death in a locked gun-room…a million dollar bond robbery…the curse of a pharoah`s tomb…a jewel robbery by
Poirot`s Early Cases
Captain Hastings recounts 18 of Poirot`s early cases from the days before he was famous…Hercule Poirot delighted in telling people that he was probably the best detective in the world. So turning back the clock to trace eighteen of the cases which helped establish his professional reputation was always going to be a fascinating experience.
Lord Edgware Dies
Agatha Christie`s famous murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. Poirot had been present when Jane bragged of her plan to `get rid of` her estranged husband. Now the monstrous man was dead. And yet the great Belgian detective couldn`t
Three Act Tragedy
At an apparently respectable dinner party, a vicar is the first to die…Thirteen guests arrived at dinner at the actor`s house. It was to be a particularly unlucky evening for the mild-mannered Reverend Stephen Babbington, who choked on his cocktail, went into convulsions and died. But when his martini glass was sent for chemical analysis,
Blown Away
Come on an unexpected journey with the fearless Penguin Blue! The bestselling winner of the Waterstones Children`s Book Prize, now as a board book. Meet Penguin Blue in this Waterstones Children`s Book Prize winning tale, now in board book format, so younger readers can join the ride! It`s a windy day, and he has a
Cards on the Table
A flamboyant party host is murdered in full view of a roomful of bridge players…Mr Shaitana was famous as a flamboyant party host. Nevertheless, he was a man of whom everybody was a little afraid. So, when he boasted to Poirot that he considered murder an art form, the detective had some reservations about accepting
The Big Four
A ruthless international cartel seeks world domination…Framed in the doorway of Poirot`s bedroom stood an uninvited guest, coated from head to foot in dust. The man`s gaunt face stared for a moment, then he swayed and fell. Who was he? Was he suffering from shock or just exhaustion? Above all, what was the significance of
Poirot – One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
A dentist lies murdered at his Harley Street practice…The dentist was found with a blackened hole below his right temple. A pistol lay on the floor near his outflung right hand. Later, one of his patients was found dead from a lethal dose of local anaesthetic. A clear case of murder and suicide. But why
Elephants Can Remember
Hercule Poirot is determined to solve an old husband and wife double murder that is still an open verdict…Hercule Poirot stood on the cliff-top. Here, many years earlier, there had been a tragic accident. This was followed by the grisly discovery of two more bodies – a husband and wife – shot dead. But who
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Agatha Christie`s seasonal Poirot and Marple short story collection, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding…then the discovery of a corpse in a chest…next, an overheard quarrel that led
The Art of Wearing Hats: What to Choose, Where to Find, How to Style
The perfect and practical pocket guide to being a hat wearer for novices and aficionados alike, complete with tips on where to buy them, how to wear them, who wears them best and tricks of the trade (yes hat hair, we`re looking at you). Hats have been a mainstay of fashion for centuries, but now
The Sand Dog
Grandfather had been gone for two years but I never thought it would be an ordinary day he`d come back, like a Monday or a Tuesday… I always knew he`d return across the water, triumphing over a few monsters on the way, I just didn`t know when… When Azi`s grandfather leaves their small Mediterranean island,
I Love You Already!
Duck just wants Bear to love him back…Another hilarious adventure from the team behind GOODNIGHT ALREADY! Bear is looking forward to a nice quiet day, relaxing all by himself. But Duck lives next door, and he loves Bear very much. And he can`t wait to show him how much, with a fun-filled day out! Will
