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
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
Oscar Wilde's poetry and plays have been entertaining readers and audiences for over a century, and for good reason. His infectious personality shows through his bitingly witty, satirical plays and bi
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
From brain cells and the Big Bang to energy and elements, this beautiful encyclopedia brings together cutting-edge knowledge, awe-inspiring ideas, and eye-opening images. Key concepts are explained wi
Brave New World is set in the fictional, and seemingly utopian, World State. A world where all wants, needs and desires are provided for. Materialism, overconsumption and free sex are all encouraged.
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
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
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
In this collection, werewolves, vampires and ghosts stalktheir victims through the nights. Incorporating elements from both horror and fantasy, these supernatural stories are terrifying tales filled w
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
This beautifully illustrated book brings together exciting facts, engaging puzzles, and entertaining press-out activities. Play search-and-find to learn about camouflage; read about birds of prey, the
For more than 100 years, science fiction writers have told tales of alien encounters and fascinating technologies and they have warned of the dangers of dystopian governments. From Victorians experime
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
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
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
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
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
Lovecraft's otherworldly visions of cosmic horrors, alien beings and a world not quite our own remain immensely powerful and able to terrify even the most resolute readers. The stories here span the b
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
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
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
Californian family dog Buck is happy spending his days eating and sleeping. That is until he is kidnapped, and is forced to work in the frozen north of Alaska as a sledge dog. Passed from owner to own
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
The Kama Sutra is the world's best-known manual on love-making and sexual fulfilment, but it is also more than that: it is a classic text on the value of aesthetic and sensual pleasure. While many of
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
This beautifully illustrated book brings together exciting facts, engaging puzzles, and entertaining press-out activities. Follow a maze to learn about dinosaur diets; read about T. rex's teeth, then
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
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.
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
Few philosophers have had a greater impact on the modern world than John Stuart Mill. World leaders, political parties and academics have all taken inspiration from his pioneering concepts. In On Libe
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
When their father mysteriously imprisoned, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their happy life in London to live in a small cottage in the country. There they take comfort in the n
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
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
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),
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
