Category Archives: Travel Guides
East of Croydon: Blunderings through India and South East Asia
“A few years ago I was asked if I`d like to make a documentary on the Mekong River, travelling from the vast delta in Vietnam to the remote and snowy peaks of Tibet.Up until that point, the farthest East I`d been was Torremolinos, in the Costa Del Sol. Here`s the thing: I am scared of
Doctor Who: Dr. Eleventh (Roger Hargreaves)
The greatest mash-up in the entire Whoniverse is here! Doctor Who meets Roger Hargreaves` Mr Men in this new series of stories, written and illustrated by Adam Hargreaves. In Dr. Eleventh, join the Eleventh Doctor and River Song on an amazing new adventure through time and space …
Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures
There are Heroes – and then there are Greek Heroes.Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.In this companion to his bestselling `Mythos`, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.
Doctor Who: Dr. Twelfth (Roger Hargreaves)
The greatest mash-up in the entire Whoniverse is here! Doctor Who meets Roger Hargreaves` Mr Men in this new series of stories, written and illustrated by Adam Hargreaves. In Dr. Twelfth, join the Twelfth Doctor and Missy on an amazing new adventure through time and space …
Eight Detectives: The Sunday Times Crime Book of the Month
“Alex Pavesi knows the genre inside out. One of the year`s most entertaining crime novels” Sunday Times, Crime Book of the Month”When did you last read a genuinely original thriller? The wait is over” A. J. Finn, bestselling author of `The Woman in the Window`All murder mysteries follow a simple set of rules. Grant McAllister,
Troy: Our Greatest Story Retold
Stephen Fry`s bewitching retelling of the legend of Troy – a tale of love and war, passion and power – following his sensational bestsellers `Mythos` and `Heroes`”Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice…”The story of Troy
Bear Town
The Scandal is published in America as BEARTOWN . . . AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The Scandal tells of a terrible crime that fractures a town and all of the people in it. When a bad thing happens, who will have the courage to stand against everyone else? `As popular Swedish exports go,
Us Against You
“I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book” Jojo MoyesCan a broken town survive a second tragedy?By the time the last goal is scored, someone in Beartown will be dead . . .`Us Against You` is the story of two towns, two teams and what
Anxious People: From the author of `A Man Called Ove`
The funny, touching and unpredictable new novel from the 13 million copy internationally bestselling author of `A Man Called Ove`.”Funny, compassionate and wise… an absolute joy” A.J. Pearce, bestselling author of `Dear Mrs Bird`”Captures the messy essence of being human. It`s clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is
A Dictionary of RAF Slang
A retro 1945 book about the Royal Air Force`s slang words and phrases. Over the first half of the 20th Century, the servicemen and women of the Royal Air Force created their own rich language. This remarkable book by lexicographer Eric Partridge records the meaning behind a fascinating list of slang, from Canteen Cowboys (ladies`
The Forgotten Summer
`Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets all set in glorious Provence – I loved this` Santa Montefiore Secrets ripen and fester over a long sweltering summer in France …The annual grape harvest at the Cambon family`s magnificent vineyard is always a cause for celebration. But not this year. When an accident destroys the crop,
Still Me: Discover the love story that captured a million hearts
THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & SHORTLISTED FOR A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD`A triumph` Heat Lou Clark knows too many things . . .She knows how many miles lie between her new home in New York and her new boyfriend Sam in London.She knows her employer is a good man and she knows his wife
The Push: A Climber`s Journey of Endurance, Risk and Going Beyond Limits
`A real page-turner . . . captivating and deeply moving` Climb magazine In 2015 freeclimber Tommy Caldwell spent 19 days summiting Yosemite`s vertical, 3000-foot Dawn Wall – the hardest climb in history. It was the culmination of seven years planning and a lifetime`s determination. Here, he recounts how he got there, the falls and set
The Magical Christmas: A Colouring Book
Settle down by the fire and immerse yourself in this mesmerising new colouring book for adults and children alike. Join celebrations across the world and throughout the years, from skating at the Rockefeller Center to surfing in Sydney and frost fairs on the Thames to Victorian toy shops. Travel with the wise men following a
A Mask of Shadows: Frey & Mcgray Book 3
**The new novel from Oscar de Muriel, out now!** 1889. The Scottish Play is coming home. But before the darling couple of London theatre, Henry Irving & Ellen Terry, take their acclaimed Macbeth to the Edinburgh stage terror treads the boards. A grisly message found smeared across the cobbles in blood, foretelling someone`s demise. As
Blue Light Yokohama
Setagaya ward, Tokyo Inspector Kosuke Iwata, newly transferred to Tokyo`s homicide department, is assigned a new partner and a secondhand case. Blunt, hard as nails and shunned by her colleagues, Assistant Inspector Noriko Sakai is a partner Iwata decides it would be unwise to cross. A case that`s complicated – a family of four murdered
Sins As Scarlet: `In the heady tradition of Raymond Chandler and Michael Connelly` A. J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window
`In the heady tradition of Raymond Chandler and Michael Connelly` A. J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window Former homicide detective Kosuke Iwata is on the run from his past . . . Five years ago, he lost his family. Now he may have found his redemption.Living in LA and working as
The Keeper of Lost Causes: Department Q 1
The Keeper of Lost Causes (originally published in the UK as Mercy) is the nail-biting first book in the internationally bestselling Department Q series. It is now a major movie, released in the UK in August 2014. At first the prisoner scratches at the walls until her fingers bleed. But there is no escaping the
The Magical Journey: A Colouring Book
Join Lizzie Mary Cullen (the illustrator behind The Magical City and The Magical Christmas) on an expedition around the world, with her brand new colouring book for adults. For the past few months, Lizzie has been travelling the world, exploring some of our planet`s most beautiful landscapes and fascinating cities. Inspired by the places she
Butterfly on the Storm
A young boy is found in woods outside Amsterdam. Broken and bloody, he appears to be the victim of a brutal hit-and-run. When the police at the hospital ask what happened, the one word the boy repeats they don`t understand.But journalist Farah Hafez does. She left Afghanistan as a child and she recognises her native
