To the consternation of the patrician, Lord Vetinari, an invention has arrived in Ankh-Morpork - a great clanging monster of a machine that harnesses the power of all of the elements: earth, air, fire
Huntly Gordon was a typical product of his generation; capable of detached, trenchant and reasoned judgement. As the summer of 1914 drew to a close, it was difficult for the 16 year-old Gordon to real
Barry Norman's candid, witty and moving account of life, love, marriage and loss. Barry Norman is one of the nation's most popular and enduring broadcasters. Journalist, writer and presenter, he
The brilliantly told but harrowing story of the Borneo Death Marches of 1944-5. After the fall of Singapore in 1942, the conquering Japanese Army transferred some 2500 British and Australian pris
Esther Doyle is a young Irish girl growing up in a fishing community in Connemara in the 1950s. Her life is a stable one, bound by the rhythms of farming life and the joy of looking after her handicap
The triumph and tragedy of the Leeds team that won the First Division championship in 1992—and what happened nextWhen the Leeds United players celebrated winning the championship in April 1992, they c
When a big earthquake forces Grug out of his cosy cave, he and the rest of the Crood family must travel through dangerous new landscapes full of strange species in search of a new home. Will Grug over
The Riddler has everyone in Gotham City scratching their heads over his latest puzzle. Luckily, Batman, Superman and the rest of the Super Friends can see right through this conniving criminal's caper
Donncha O'Callaghan is one of Ireland's leading international rugby players, and a stalwart of the Munster side. He was a key figure in the Irish team which won the IRB 6 Nations Grand Slam in 2009, a
Instead of giving a donor heart to the wealthy patient it's been reserved for, she uses it to save a dying boy's life. Luckily, a new heart appears that's perfectly suited to the original patient,
Ronan O'Gara is quite simply one of the greatest sportsmen Ireland has ever produced. A brilliant kicker both from the hand and at penalty goals, a sublime orchestrator of play from the out-half posit
NOW UPDATED to include material on the Discworld books up to Raising Steam. Most of us grow up having always known to touch wood or cross our fingers, and what happens when a princess kisses a frog
'I read this as a young pilot about to embark on a career flying military helicopters. It should have put me off for life. Robert Mason tells a gripping account of the relentless courage and heroism a
What can a brain scan, or our reaction to a Caravaggio painting, reveal about the deep seat of guilt? How can reading Heidegger, or conducting experiments on rats, help us to cope with anxiety in the
Includes "A Long Winter's Nap" which lets you venture into the Whispering Woods with Nick and Sally to help Boris the Bear prepare for hibernation and "Flight of the Penguin" which helps you to follow
Twenty years later, Anna still doesn't know whether Rose is alive or dead. In her early thirties now, she sees her future unfolding - with sensible, serious Martin and a grown-up, steady job - and fin
Covers a wild adventure with Nick, sally and the Cat in the Hat. This title lets you follow the gang to Bamwamabooboo, where Zhu Zhu the Panda will teach you all about his favourite thing in the world
The exciting new story from one of the nation's best-loved authors, featuring a brand-new character, Opal, and set during the First World War. The brilliant new story from bestselling author Jacqueli
Features big heroes, Batman, Superman and the rest of the DC Super Friends, as they take off on a new mission - teaching little heroes everywhere to use Potty Power.
Young adventurer Beck Granger is invited to South Africa by an old friend of his parents' to help out on a project to prevent rhino poaching. But when he arrives all is not as it seems, and Beck is ca
When the mysterious Black Manta steals the world's largest pearl, the Super Friends rush in to stop him - but they will have to face the twisting tentacles of the Black Manta's giant octopus first! Ca
In Joker's Joyride follow the action as the Joker steals the Batmobile and leads the DC Super Friends on a wild ride through Gotham City. Then uncover the cool secrets of Batman's Batmobile, Superman'