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
The day the First World War broke out, Alfie Summerfield's father promised he wouldn't go away to fight - but he broke that promise the following day. Four years later, Alfie doesn't know where his fa
Take a giraffe with a magic neck, a pelican with a retractable beak and a very agile monkey, and what do you have? The world's finest Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company, of course! Add in their friend
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
This is the essential picture book collection to share with every child. Full of much-loved favourites to be returned to time and again from some of the best loved picture book creators of all time.
Steven Erikson returns to the Malazan world with the first book in a dark and revelatory new epic fantasy trilogy that tells the tragic story of the downfall of an ancient realm. Now is the time
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
A man is pushed from a cliff; a woman is missing after a bike ride; an elderly man is washed ashore. The friends are closer than most - too close, some might say. Every year they leave their cosy subu
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
Two small children are playing a game called 'Witch-Hunter'. They place a curse on a young woman taking lunch in a church courtyard and wait for her to die. An hour later the woman is indeed found dea
Gorilla Grodd is on the loose and causing mayhem wherever he goes. Will the Super Friends be able to stop him and his magical gorilla army, before it's too late?
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
Suitable for children who are learning to recognize words, basic vocabulary and short sentences, this title lets you find out what happens when the Zoosters leave Africa and head back home, to New Yor
Lets you follow the Zoosters as they try to get back to New York City, by joining a circus. This title features activities and puzzles to complete, and profiles and stories to read.
Lets you go undercover with the Zoosters as they try to get back to the New York City Zoo by journeying across Europe with a travelling circus - Madagascar style. This title features a pair of 3D glas
Lets you join in the fun as Alex and his friends try to get back to New York - Madagascar style. This title lets you colour a picture, then use the 3D glasses to see it leap off the page.
The Penguin's fine feathered friends are distracting the DC Super Friends while he swoops in and plucks Gotham's biggest bank clean! Will Batman, Superman and the other Super Friends get there in time
Evil Lex Luthor has taken over the city of Metropolis with an army of dinosaurs! Can the Super Friends save the day? This fun story is perfect for children who are just learning to recognize words, ba
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
Takes children to the Short-Shaggy-Tail-Waggy Super Dog Show with Sally, Nick. In this title, children meet dogs of all different shapes and sizes and learn all about how tails help dogs to balance; t
There is a thief on the loose stealing wallets. Everyone is falling victim to this master pickpocket - even ace reporter Tintin's wallet has been stolen. It is a good thing Thomson and Thompson are on
Tintin, Snowy and Captain Haddock are on the hunt for hidden treasure. But their enemies are hot on their trail. Can the trio survive an attack at sea? It is up to Tintin to save the day.
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
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.
From Aquaman in Atlantis to Batman battling bad guys and zooming off on an exciting adventure, the Super Friends help make learning the alphabet as easy as A B C! This book includes colourful reusable
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
The heroes have their hands full when Superman's oddball opposite, Bizarro, comes to Metropolis intent on becoming a hero too. There's just one problem - he does everything the opposite way! Can the S
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
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'