Meet Timmy the little lamb with a lot to learn! Join the fun in the nursery as Timmy scores a winning goal, helps find a hiccup cure and causes mischief in class. Based on the popular Timmy Time TV series, these four stories are full of gentle humour and lovable characters.
Curious nature-loving toddlers will adore setting off on an interactive animal adventure with Nickelodeon star Diego to discover a world of colours, shapes and much more! With textures to touch, flaps to lift, a glow-in-the dark surprise and more, this book provides a surprise and ‘hands-on’ approach to learning for both little fans of the TV show and those who have yet to meet Diego!
Here’s a collection of five very extremely good Charlie and Lola stories, all about absolutely important things like making friends, being independent and taking part in your first sports day. Full of Lauren Child’s quirky illustrations, this is a great way to show little ones that first experiences don’t have to be daunting.
A small village on a lush tropical island in the South Pacific. Eighty-six days have passed since Matilda’s last day of school as, quietly, war is encroaching from the other end of the island. When the villagers’ safe, predictable lives come to a halt, Bougainville’s children are surprised to find the island’s only white man, a recluse, re-opening the school.
Pop Eye, aka Mr Watts, explains he will introduce the children to Mr Dickens. Matilda and the others think a foreigner is coming to the island and prepare a list of much needed items. They are shocked to discover their acquaintance with Mr Dickens will be through Mr Watts’ inspiring reading of Great Expectations. But on an island at war, the power of fiction has dangerous consequences. Imagination and beliefs are challenged by guns. Mister Pip is an unforgettable tale of survival by story; a dazzling piece of writing that lives long in the mind after the last page is finished.
Grant and Kim Roxby had hoped that their first dinner party would make an impression on their new neighbours. The next day it’s certainly the talk of the town, for their guests - including their old friend Jude - who had been rudely interrupted by a gruesome discovery. A human torso hidden in the cellar, to be exact! Jude and her partner in crime, Carole, begin to question the locals and they can’t help but wonder why a town so notoriously distrustful of outsiders is proving so terribly amenable to their enquiries… Set in a village called Fethering where the murder rate is climbing steadily, Simon Brett’s very English mysteries star a pair of amateur sleuths and unravel with satisfying elegance and plenty of urbane wit.
In her beautiful new book, Tana Ramsay reveals the secrets behind great home cooking. How do you make roast potatoes crispy, a roast chicken succulent, fish cakes with a deliciously crunchy coating or perfect shortcrust pastry? With 120 recipes - each accompanied by an invaluable ‘kitchen secret’ - Tana’s Kitchen Secrets unlocks the secrets of home cooking and makes great food truly accessible.
Writing with the warmth and humor that have made her so popular, Coleen describes her eventful life, from joining her sisters’ band The Nolans when she was only nine to growing up in the spotlight as they went on to chart-topping success around the world. Coleen also reveals how she coped with her tumultuous marriage to television star Shane Richie and how, after they split she was left a single parent struggling to get through each day. She landed the job of presenter on “This Morning” and was just finding her feet when she was sacked, plunging her into depression as she lost all confidence.
A way out finally came in the form of chat show “Loose Women”, where Coleen reclaimed her place in the nation’s hearts. Today she is happily married and an inspiration to women everywhere who believed their ‘best days’ were behind them. Entertaining, funny and shockingly honest, this book is sure to appeal to her many fans old and new.
When shy Jenny Cooper goes to stay with her cousin Jane Austen, she knows nothing of the world of beautiful dresses, dances, secrets, gossip and romance that Jane inhabits. But Jane is already a sharp observer of the customs of courtship, and when Jenny falls in love with the dashing Captain Thomas Williams, who better than Jane to help her win the heart of this most eligible of men? This modern tale of the world of Pride and Prejudice is sparklingly witty.
We’re delighted to feature, for the very first time, this year’s Orange Prize shortlist, the prize dedicated to celebrating the achievement of women writers around the world. Offering some of the most exciting fiction you’ll read this year - including the winner of the 2009 Man Booker Prize, Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall - this is an outstanding collection. Daisy Goodwin, the 2010 Chair of Judges claims to have achieved “the near impossible of combining literary merit with sheer readability”.
Language learning meets mind mapping: 2 audio CDs (one to be used anywhere, the other with book), coursebook and free online resources. Whether you are a visual, auditory or tactile learner, this is perfect for self-improvement, holiday, business or just pleasure.