Set against the turbulent backdrop of the UK miners’ strike (1984–5), Billy Elliot (2000) follows eleven-year-old Billy as he pursues his dream of becoming a ballet dancer.…
Profound, lyrical, shocking, wise: the short story is capable of almost anything. This collection of 100 of the finest stories ever written ranges from the essential to the…
Join the Spooky Science Sisters for an exhilarating journey through the enigmatic realm of the supernatural and the intriguing science that lurks beneath.Spooky Science introduces…
Ireland is an extraordinarily beautiful island from which millions can claim their direct ancestry. But Ireland is also an island which has experienced some truly extraordinary…
Get kids engaged with nature and excited for summer with this fun collection of sticker projects and activities inspired by the great outdoors. Along the way, children will pick…
Let Marco Polo Porto guide you around this beautiful city.Explore Porto with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels,…
Join Coop and his new friends and see if they’ve got what it takes to become Hot Wheels Racers!Meet the turbo-supercharged cars in the Ultimate Garage, drive on the classic…
‘Why, one thanks some people for being alive at the same time with one; I thank you for having met me, for my being able to remember you all my life!’Over the span of four…
These forty walks in England's glorious Lake District will take you to a range of lakes, peaks, rivers, tarns and waterfalls and introduce you to the haunts of many of the writers…
From Paris and New York to more surprising hotbeds of style, the In Fashion series invites you to discover the most fashionable locations in the world. Covering high fashion,…
What does it mean to be a philosopher? Being a deep thinker? Taking a stand against the norms of society? Being really good at winning an argument? The beauty of philosophy is…
This book STINKS . . . of monsters! A hilarious, prize-winning debut, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart and David Solomons.When Alice is sent to stay with her Uncle Magnus, she…
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Thirty years after the gods reduced Tokyo to rubble, survivors set out to answer a seemingly impossible question—how do you kill a god?Tokinaga has successfully negotiated a…
A new edition of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale featuring beautifully soft, traditional illustrations from Maja Dusikova.