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From the princess who led her own knights to the Crusades to a mother who used every tool - from trickery to witchcraft - to see her daughter on the throne of England, this lively collection of historical fiction is packed full of licentious capers, devious plots and untimely executions. Set against a background of authentic period detail, the characters are believably portrayed and the resulting novels are richly woven tapestries of historical fact and immensely readable story-telling from some of the leading exponents of the genre.

Reading Together is a learn-to-read series of high-quality picture books for young children and parents to enjoy together. A host of colourful characters - some familiar and some new - star in these twelve stories which have been specially selected to offer a variety of different reading styles. To help you and your children get the most out of the books, each one features colourful illustrations and the series comes with a handbook that includes parents’ support notes that aim to outline the text, reading pointers and suggestions for a range of follow up activities.

“Love and death,” said Chief Inspector Wexford. “Those were the only two sensational things that happened to Margaret Parsons, love and death. The thing is they both happened in my district.” The police knew all about Margaret Parsons’s lide and, by the look of it, it was very dull. Margaret Parsons had been a ‘good’ woman. Religious, old-fashioned and respectable, her life had been as spotless and ordinary as her home, as unexciting and dependable as her marriage. But it was not Margaret Parsons’s life that interested Wexford. It was her death. She had been a predictable, ordinary woman - but now she had met a death of passion and violence for which there seemed to be no motive or clue… Ruth Rendell is recognised as one of the most accomplished crime writers of today and this superb paperback collection features ten of her very best novels starring the inimitable Chief Inspector Wexford.

Brunch is an incredibly versatile meal, conjuring up relaxed Sunday mornings and food to be savoured - never hurried. Incorporating both healthy dishes and wonderfully indulgent foods, this sumptuous book is full of fabulous ideas - from fruit and cereal to more substantial meat and fish dishes - just right for relaxed entertaining when you’ve got friends over for the weekend.

These exciting new books follow the story of Ben’s transformation from a normal ten-year-old school boy to the exciting discovery of the Omnitrix that changes him into ten heroic aliens. Each book is filled with action-packed pictures in a comic book format.

Rat, Toad, Mole and Badger have been favourite characters of children and adults around the world since the tales of the adventurous friends were first published in 1908. In this stunning new collection, twenty hardback volumes capture all the excitement of the tales, from Rat first seeing the river to the eventual battle for Toad Hall. The books are vividly brought to life by the original illustrations of E.H. Shepard and this special gift box comes complete with a keepsake drawer for all your special treasures.

The very first Angelina book, Angelina Ballerina, was published in 1983 and has gone on to become a modern children’s classic. Traditional in feel and perfect for reading aloud, Katherina Holabird’s delightful picture books feature full length stories with delicately coloured illustrations by Helen Craig. Angelina’s Ballerina stories features six Angelina Ballerina stories in their original hardback editions. Beautifully produced and brimming with gorgeous illustrations.

The new novel from the bestselling Patrick Gale. Renowned Canadian artist Rachel Kelly — now of Penzance — has buried her past and married a gentle and loving Cornish man. Her life has been a sacrifice to both her extraordinary art and her debilitating manic depression. When troubled artist Rachel Kelly dies painting obsessively in her attic studio in Penzance, her saintly husband and adult children have more than the usual mess to clear up. She leaves behind an extraordinary and acclaimed body of work — but she also leaves a legacy of secrets and emotional damage it will take months to unravel. A wondrous, monstrous creature, she exerts a power that outlives her. To her children she is both a curse and a blessing, though they all in one way or another reap her whirlwind, inheriting her waywardness, her power of loving — and her demons.

The Rough Guide to Men’s Health takes a quirky and informative look at the health and well-being of men. Featuring down-to-earth health advice, you can find out how to improve performance, how to identify the causes of health problems and the best investments to consider in the fight for fitness. Written by a panel of experts, this practical book provides the ultimate men’s health lowdown.

From Mr Happy to Mr Impossible, the very brilliant Mr Men series has been delighting children since 1971. Everyone has a favourite, but now you don’t have to choose! This special gift box contains all 43 of Roger Hargreaves’ wonderful Mr Men friends. Pick a story for bedtime… then another and another…