500 years ago no-one died of stress: we invented this concept and now we let it rule us. We might have evolved to be able to miraculously balance on seven-inch heels, but as far as our emotional devel
The trajectory of Hong Kong films had been drastically affected long before the city's official sovereignty transfer from the British to the Chinese in 1997. The change in course has become more visib
When the Nazis occupy Austria, Ilse and her family escape to Japanese-occupied China where Ilse quenches her thirst for adventure as an occasional spy, but when harsh living conditions force them all
Ancient Greek culture is pervaded by a profound ambivalence regarding female beauty. It is an awe-inspiring, supremely desirable gift from the gods, essential to the perpetuation of a man's name throu
Colonel Harry G. Canham made unfathomable sacrifices, spending over three decades away from the comfort of home on dangerous missions to protect and defend America. He knows about military preparednes
Colonel Harry G. Canham made unfathomable sacrifices, spending over three decades away from the comfort of home on dangerous missions to protect and defend America. He knows about military preparednes
Skulking around in the ruins on a planet swarming with treasure hunters, slavers, and bounty hunters isn’t good for one’s health. But Ankari Markovich needs a few archaeological samples for her latest
A spunky young girl forms an unlikely friendship with a dying Chinese man while living in a group homeFor Greta, having light and carefree Hackey hanging around her mom is a lot more fun than having a
An angry teenager is sucked into a gang of neo-NazisDan shows up on his first day at a new school with long blond hair, John Lennon glasses, and a shy grin that makes every girl in the hallway swoon.
A terminally ill teenager is forced to choose between her religion and her lifeAdam doesn’t think much of it when Miriam faints in class. She’s an oddball, a student who hardly talks, never makes eye
Sparky and his friends are going on a school trip, and they can't wait. They are visiting a magic animal sanctuary to collect the three things they need for the Hideaway Spell: a golden egg, a dragon
He never wanted to fall in love. She never planned to let him.Jenny Layne has made a career out of investigating werewolf reports, but every case has only confirmed that shapeshifters are the stuff of
A baking cookbook from the young and talented Ruby Tandoh, with a focus on charming, flavorful, and practical dishes that celebrate the pleasure of casual baking.Crumb's explanatory and evocative pros
National Book Award Finalist "Bone Gap marks Laura Ruby as one of fiction's most original voices. She is capable of moving you to tears, terrifying you on deep and dreamlike levels, and making y
At Mrs Mothwick's Magic Academy, Sparky and Carl have been trying really hard to learn magic, but it's just not working. To make matters worse, the Grand Council of Wizardry and Witchiness are coming
He shouldn’t touch me, but he does. Late one night, in the middle of danger, he makes me feel things I shouldn’t.And I know I shouldn’t want more…but I do.Because hooking up with me? It could cost him
" The #1bestseller that presents a funny, honest, and engaging look at the craziness of modern life, explaining why we're all just a little bit out of our minds. In Sane New World, Ruby Wax - comedian
A major new talent in food writing, from the publishers of Nigella Lawson: Great British Bake Off finalist, Guardian and Elle columnist, Ruby Tandoh. A joyful, passionate baking book that focuses on f
Sparky the puppy lives in an animal rescue centre, where he dreams of having an owner. One night, he is accidentally whisked away on a broomstick and taken to Mrs Mothwick's Magic Academy! Sparky's cl
This graveyard hides buried dolls...and buried secrets!The house at Cinder Creek hides many secrets. Shelby and Brian Tate have heard heated voices crying out in the night. They've noticed the unsettl
