Remarkably accessible and unfailingly stimulating, this collection of essays exhibits the diversity of interests and the depth of knowledge that made Umberto Eco one of the world'…
Open Secrets consists of eight luminous and poetic stories, each one as rich as a novel.''A superb collection... Marriage, gambles, disappearances, motiveless vandalism - it is…
Leskov’s stories of Russian life are explosions of imagination. Peopled by outsized characters including serfs, princes, Gypsy girls, horse dealers, nomadic Tartars and…
A black comedy of manners about vast wealth and a woman who can define herself only through the perceptions of others. The beautiful Lily Bart lives among the nouveaux riches of…
This selection gives equal weight to the two aspects of Robert Burns''s reputation, as a lyricist and as a much-loved Scottish poet. Placing works in probable order of composition…
The writings of a major Christian thinkerOne of the key figures in Christian history, St. Ignatius of Loyola (c. 1491-1556) was a passionate and unique spiritual thinker and…
Sometimes known as the Arabian Nights, Tales from the Thousand and One Nights includes some of the world''s best-loved tales, including such classics as Aladdin and ''Sindbad the…
Have you heard the one about the man who walked into a bar? (Ouch!)... Penguin Pocket Jokes is essential (and hilarious) reading for anyone searching for the perfect joke. Whether…
After the amazing twist at the end of Sweet Honey, the sixth and final book in Cathy Cassidy''s Chocolate Box Girls series follows Jake, the Tanberry sisters'' newly discovered…
Dandelion Clocks by Rebecca Westcott will be loved by fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Cathy Cassidy or Annabel Pitcher. Liv takes us on a journey through her life from "Thirteen Weeks…
''I''m singing in the rain,Just singing in the rain.What a glorious feeling.I''m happy again!''Based on the classic song, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates rain…
Bond 11+ Verbal Reasoning Assessment Papers are perfect for preparing children aged 8-9 for their 11+ exams, including the GL Assessment and other school entrance exams. Each book…
The perfect family dictionary for homework help, boosting spelling, and improving vocabulary. Written for primary school children aged 8+, key features include:• Over 50,000…
This highly original and sophisticated look at architecture helps us to understand the cultural significance of the buildings that surround us. It avoids the traditional style…
To understand China, it is essential to understand Confucianism. First formulated in the sixth century BCE, the teachings of Confucius would come to dominate Chinese society,…