Twelve-year old Katy Carr is forever dreaming of the important things she will do one day. But then an awful accident happens, and her hopes for the future seem more and more out of reach ... Can Katy
Can you draw a great white bursting from the ocean waves, or a gorgeous shoal of tropical fish? With this book... sure you can! Ready, Set, Draw is a series of vibrant, dynamic and accessible practica
Can you draw a fearsome tiger pouncing towards its prey, or an elegant flamingo dabbling in crystal blue waters? With this book... sure you can! Ready, Set, Draw is a series of vibrant, dynamic and ac
This book sets out the ancient principles of I-Ching, and how it can readers help with any life dilemmas. Instructions set out the method of divination, with clear pictures and questions accompanying
Dive into the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, who escapes a storm and shipwreck only to be stranded on a desert island all alone... Will he survive? Can he cope with limited materials to build a life f
Pit your wits against the greatest detective of them all with this collection of fiendish and hugely entertaining puzzles and enigmas. It contains a great mix of types of conundrums to keep the most a
Socrates' most dedicated student, Plato, offers a detailed and eye-opening account of the Socratic belief in one's own responsibility through Socrates' dialogue with his fellow Athenians. It provides
A deeply personal collection of poetry, the raw emotion and mastery of Emily Dickinson's poems cannot be denied. Her unique style, with its short lines, unusual punctuation and succinct nature, is qui
Showcasing the major philosophers of the western tradition, the concise and informative text by Philip Stokes introduces the basic concepts behind each philosopher's work together with biographical an
Take some time to unwind and find your focus with this collection of over 60 colour-by-number images based on the theme of meditation. From kaleidoscopic mandalas to serene landscapes and mesmerizing
When wealthy Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin's boarding school in London, she is determined to settle in and make friends. Charismatic and popular, with a big heart and a love of storytelling, she
At the young age of five, little orphan Heidi is sent to live in the Swiss Alps with her grandfather. Everyone in the village is frightened of him, yet the two of them form an unlikely bond, and Heidi
Are you ready to put your word-searching powers to the ultimate test? This book is jam-packed with more than a hundred festive-themed wordsearch puzzles, this book is the perfect challenge for puzzle-
Follow the journey of 11-year-old orphan Anne Shirley as she grows up over the course of these six titles: Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Va
In 'A Study in Scarlet', the debut for the iconic sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his trusty assistant Dr. John Watson, a body is found in a room in Brixton with the German word for revenge, 'Rache' scrawl
From lions and lemurs to dogs and dolphins, this beautiful encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained with clarity but
Tom Sawyer is a playful and mischievous boy who lives with his half-brother Sid and his Aunt Polly in Missouri. Join him on his hapless adventures around his town and beyond, as he tries to have fun w
A hapless gentleman, Bertie Wooster, and his all-knowing valet, Jeeves, embark upon a series of humorous hijinks in New York City.They encounter a dazzling cast of characters along the way, including
Little Women describes the lives of the four March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy - who live in a small New England community at the time of the American Civil War. It is a classic story of adventure
Jack London's classic story of White Fang, a wolf-dog born wild and fierce but tamed by a human he comes to love, is brought to life in this brand new edition. Set in the harsh forests of northern Can
Anne Shirley returns in the second book of this charming series. She's now 16, and has delayed her dream of going to college to help Marilla on the farm. However, life at Avonlea is never dull - follo
L. Frank Baum's classic story of Dorothy, whisked away by a tornado from her home in Kansas to the magical world of Oz, is brought to life in this brand new edition. Follow Dorothy and her little dog,
Around the World in Eighty Days tells the story of Phileas Fogg of London and his French valet Passepartout, who attempt to journey the whole globe in 80 days to win a £20,000 bet. A thrilling tale of
This is a motivational range of insider tips, anecdotal lessons and shrewd demonstrations of business acumen from some of the world's best-known innovators, start-up prodigies, and market masters. At
Examining the universal and perennial topics of love, beauty, time and mortality, the 154 sonnets by William Shakespeare have been often quoted in the last 400 years since his death. The sonnets were
The horrors of the First World War released a great outburst of emotional poetry from the soldiers who fought in it as well as many other giants of world literature. Wilfred Owen, Rupert Brooke and W
This volume contains the first two novel-length Sherlock Holmes cases: A Study in Scarlet, which to a large extent made Conan Doyle's literary reputation, and The Sign of Four.
A classic story of trying circumstances and enduring hope, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave is an eloquentaccount of the young man's life under slavery and his eventu
This collection of masterful poetry demonstrates the extraordinary range and beautiful lyricism of Ireland's most accomplished poet, William Butler Yeats. The poems selected here cover love and regret
At once controversial, revolutionary and expertly written,Walt Whitman's poetry represents the perfect accompaniment to the young American nation. Featuring celebrations of love, nationalism and the A
Expanding on his ideas from Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Nietzsche's radical polemic Beyond Good and Evil undermines the assumptions of traditional morality and encourages us to think more critically about
The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power (or Virtue),
The Tibetan Book of the Dead is a Buddhist funerary text and guide to the afterlife. It was read aloud to the dying or recently deceased to help them attain enlightenment and liberation from the endle
John Keats was one of the leading romantic poets. His verse found little appreciation during his own lifetime but has since become one of England's most beloved poets. Through powerful imagery, unbrid
Regarded by many as the greatest Romantic poet, Shelley's work shows inspired language, powerful ideas and an undercurrent of powerful emotion always surging just below the surface. Producing some of
A Room of One's Own is the one of the most prolific and pertinent feminist essays of the 20th century. First published on 24 October 1929, the essay was based on a series of lectures Woolf delivered a
Science fiction and fantasy have gone hand-in-hand since their emergence at the end of the 19th century. Containing the best short stories of the masters of the two genres, this collection brings toge
In Walden, Thoreau offers apositive and insightful look at human solitude and the natural world. Detailing his experiences of life at Walden Pond, Thoreau's fascinating look at human solitude and the
