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An epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from the bestselling author of Kaspar and Born to Run. When 10-year-old Will’s father dies in the Iraq war, his mother surprises him with a trip to Indonesia. But little could she have known what awaited them both there. The first Will knows that anything is wrong is when Oona, the elephant he is riding along the beach, begins to spook. Then, suddenly, she takes off into the jungle with Will on her back. And that’s when Will sees the wave come crashing in! With his mother almost certainly drowned, with nothing to cling onto but an elephant and nothing to help him but the clothes on his back, Will faces a terrifying future. But maybe the jungle , and Oona the elephant, can help him!

Written by best-selling women’s health expert Dr. Miriam Stoppard, this fully updated guide to the menopause should help every woman to be at her best throughout this crucial time and in the years beyond. “Why do I feel so anxious?”, “Should I have trouble remembering things?” “Is it normal to wake up drenched in sweat?” Each woman’s experience of the menopause is different, so “Menopause” looks at all the common symptoms - from tiredness to tearfulness, hot flushes to loss of libido - and the ways to alleviate them. Dr. Stoppard details the advantages and disadvantages of the full range of hormone replacement therapies (HRT) as well as beneficial complementary treatments. With her unique blend of empathy and candour, Dr. Stoppard gives essential advice on nutrition, exercise, maintaining an active sex life, controlling emotions and many more day-to-day concerns. Containing expert guidance, up-to-date medical information and self-help tips, “Menopause” should help every woman to manage her menopause in the best possible way.

Offers information on such wide-ranging subjects as global economics, Norse mythology and modern cinema. This book includes sections on Art and Architecture, the World of Wine and Britain Today. It also covers literary prizes, the advent of Barack Obama and a world in recession.

Follow the hottest new pop act on their rollercoaster ride to fame. Since their huge success on The X Factor and finalists’ tour, JLS are well on their way to becoming one of the biggest boy bands the UK has ever seen. In their very first book, Aston, Oritse, Marvin and JB each tell the story of their amazing journey from X Factor hopefuls to pop smashes. Beautifully designed, the book contains 125 exclusive never-before-seen photographs of the band including sexy portraits and captured private moments which can’t fail to excite the thousands of loyal JLS fans. With their first single a massive number 1 seller and their first album due in October, 2009 looks set to be the year of JLS!

A contemporary fantasy novel about the Hastings family who move from California to upstate New York into a ramshackle, old house in a deep wood and become involved in ancient, Celtic magic and occult horror when they are lured into the world of some luminous elfin beings. Raymond E.Feist is also the author of “The Riftwar Saga”, “Magician”, “Silverthorn” and “A Darkness at Sethanon”.

The information you need, when you need it - season by season, throughout the year. Say goodbye to dreary winter gardens and straggly late summer blooms. Create a garden that looks stunning in every season with this gloriously illustrated book, which is packed with advice on everything from flowers, shrubs and trees to fruit, vegetables, herbs, lawns and water gardens. This season-by-season gardening book contains a wealth of practical advice and inspirational ideas to guarantee success in the garden.

Updated and revised, the new edition of this bestselling favourite enables readers to master the fundamentals of humour writing and better understand the demands of the market for comedy. Comedy Writing Secrets now includes examples from venerable comedy greats as well as cutting-edge contemporary comedians. A complete spectrum of techniques, from writing one-liners and stand-up routines, to finding a market for one’s work. Step-by-step writing exercises accompanied with sample answers, so readers can practise and hone their skills With this guide, aspiring comics can learn how to sharpen their comedic talent and turn it into a well-paying pursuit.

Parents in search of a stylish array of fun things to make for newborns, toddlers and small children need look no further! These 40 attractive projects require only basic sewing or embroidery and include nursery and bedroom decor, clothing, unique gifts, toys for active learning, keepsakes and memory crafts. Some are made from scratch; others involve embellishing already-purchased items. Whatever project is chosen, it’s sure to be enchanting!

This wonderfully inspiring book shows forty-eight gorgeous designs for jewellery made with glass beads. There are precise details of the materials needed for the projects, which range from ethnic to elegant and from simple to sumptuous.

Enter a medieval world of gallant knights and glorious castles and find out all about jousts, battles, banquets and much, much more! Young children will love piecing together the six exciting scenes with the help of the sturdy jigsaw puzzles and they can then play at being a knight themselves with a fun board game.