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Soft cover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Paperback. Black Salamander.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Good: A copy significantly used but complete with noticeable signs of use In good reading order.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. By the author of "The Cement Garden", this story revolves around a couple on holiday in Venice. On one of their expeditions they meet a friendly local, and on going back to his house they meet his wife who has been crippled through his violent sexual demands - and one of the couple dies. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. From Peter James, the award-winning author of the Roy Grace series, comes Billionaire, an exhilarating financial thriller. City stockbroker Alex Rocq leads a comfortable life with a luxury flat in London, a country cottage, a very expensive car, and a lucrative job that still leaves time for leisure. But all this isn't enough. After receiving a tip-off, Alex decides to play the commodities market for himself. He soon learns the hard way that fortune doesn't always favour the brave, and his luck comes to an abrupt end. When he is offered the chance to write off his debts in exchange for special services and silence Rocq can't believe his luck. But how far will a desperate man go to harness the power players around him? The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Tackle the challenges of memoir writing and share your story in this Quick Reads edition of Write It All Down. 'Cathy is the person who first told me to write about my mental health when I was nervous to do so. She is a great writer herself and this is brilliant.' - Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive Why do we want to write and what stops us? How do we fight the worry that no-one will care what we have to say? What can we do to overcome the obstacles in our way? Sunday Times bestselling author Cathy Rentzenbrink shows you how to tackle all this and more in Write It All Down, a guide to putting your life on the page. Complete with a compendium of advice from amazing writers such as Dolly Alderton, Adam Kay and Candice Carty-Williams, this book is here to help you discover the pleasure and solace to be found in writing; the profound satisfaction of wrestling a story onto a page and seeing the events of your life transformed through the experience of writing a memoir. Perfect for seasoned writers as well as writing amateurs and everyone in between, this helpful handbook will steer you through the philosophical and practical challenges of writing, whether you're struggling with writers block or worrying what people will say. Intertwined with reflections and exercises, Write It All Down is at once an intimate conversation and an invitation to share your story. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A local myth. A deadly threat. Vera Stanhope, star of ITV's Vera, returns for her most shocking case so far . . . 'A series of expertly plotted and mesmerizing crime novels' Mick Herron, bestselling author of Slow Horses I can't see anything. It's as if this house is on its own in the world, as if I'm on my own in the world and nobody would care if I died . . . When a body is found on the common outside Rosebank, an isolated care home for troubled teens, DI Vera Stanhope is called out to investigate. The victim is Josh, a staff member, who never showed up to work, and her only clue is the disappearance of fourteen-year-old resident Chloe. Vera cant bring herself to believe that a teenager is responsible for the murder, but even she cant dismiss the possibility. Then, in the isolated wilds of the Northumbrian countryside, near the Three Dark Wives standing stones which have triggered legends across the centuries, a second body is found. As folklore and fact begin to collide, Vera knows she has to find Chloe to get to the truth. But it seems that there are dark secrets in their community - secrets that may be far more dangerous than she could ever have believed . . . The Dark Wives is the next thrilling mystery in the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling series from Ann Cleeves. **** 'Like Rendell and James before her, like McDermid and Rankin today, Ann Cleeves is one of our secret chroniclers, charting under cover of a series of expertly plotted and mesmerising crime novels how we live now' - Mick Herron, author of Slow Horses 'Ann Cleeves has a special place in her heart for Stanhope, and the shortcomings of the care system engage the sympathies of the author in this heart-wrenching story' - The Sunday Times 'A thoroughly engrossing thriller' - The Mail on Sunday 'One of Britain's best crime writers' - Daily Express 'A story that keeps you guessing until the end where all the clues are pulled together masterfully' - Reader review 'As stunning on the page as on TV' - Reader review 'The storyline, the characters and the atmosphere of North East England all fit together beautifully' - Reader review. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 'Every single woman out there needs to read this, because you either know this man, or you know a woman who knows this man' @bookwormescapes 'Razor-sharp, spine-tinglingly convincing and unputdownable' Lisa Jewell, author of None of This is True 'This book will hook you from the first page' Alice Feeney, author of Beautiful Ugly * * * Cole is the perfect husband: a romantic, supportive of his wife, Mels career, keen to be a hands-on dad, not a big drinker. A good guy. So when Mel leaves him, he's floored. She was lucky to be with a man like him. Craving solitude, he accepts a job on the coast and quickly settles into his new life where he meets reclusive artist Lennie. Lennie has made the same move for similar reasons. She is living in a crumbling cottage on the edge of a nearby cliff. Its an undeniably scary location, but sometimes you have to face your fears to get past them. As their relationship develops, two young women go missing while on a walk protesting gendered violence, right by where Cole and Lennie live. Finding themselves at the heart of a police investigation and media frenzy, it soon becomes clear that they dont know each other very well at all. This is what happens when women have had enough. * * * 'One of the most daring and intriguing writers working today' Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl 'Groundbreaking' Sunday Times. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Can you work out Cluedunnit?! Team up with world famous private investigator Hartigan Browne to solve 50 fun brain-busting puzzles and crack the curious case of the missing Dumpleton Diamond. Use your detective skills to discover: * Who pup-napped Dave the dog? * What is important about The Flying Goat? * Why a missing key can unlock this case? Packed full of codes to crack, evidence to evaluate, clues to unravel and maps to navigate, Cluedle - The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond is a funny, mystery puzzle book for code-cracking families and skilful young super sleuths. The perfect activity book for holidays, car journeys and rainy days! Join Hartigan Brown to solve more mysteries in the bestselling Cluedle series with The Case of the Golden Pomegranate, The Case of the Silver Cipher and The Case of the Grindstone Goblet. Or, if you're a super sleuth on the go, why not try Cluedle - 5 Minute Mystery Puzzles: Agent in Training and Cluedle - 5 Minute Mystery Puzzles: Round the World, and solve 50 fiendishly fast puzzles. *Cluedle - The Case of the Dumpleton Diamond was number 1 in the Nielsen Bookscan children's non-fiction charts for three weeks commencing 7.5.2024. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. There are lots of laughs at every level in The Guide to the Treehouse: Who's Who and What's Where?, a laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated guide giving you the inside scoop into the world of the Treehouse from the creators Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. An essential guide for any Treehouse fan, this fantastic book welcomes readers old and new into the immersive world of Treehouse. Jam-packed with engrossing details full of trivia, fun facts, and with never-before-known details, this collection is a guide book like no other, as well as an essential companion to the Treehouse series. Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' Tom Fletcher, author of The Christmasaurus, on The 39-Storey Treehouse. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Crack the case with Mango and Brash in InvestiGators: High-Rise Hijinks, a laugh-out-loud special World Book Day adventure with black-and-white illustrations! This comic book series by John Patrick Green is perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey. 'Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!' Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey. A mysterious figure has robbed the bank but its not just the money thats gone missing, the whole building has disappeared! and its up to secret agents Mango and Brash to go undercover and solve the mystery. Armed with super hi-tech spy technology, the InvestiGators are on the tail of Dr Doodledoo - a fowl scientist who also happens to be a giant chicken! But are they clucking up the wrong tree? The InvestiGators series is a hit with all readers of ages and covers positive themes like: - Fun teamwork - Never giving up - Pesky problem-solving Collect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids, each one packed with brilliant colour artwork! InvestiGators, InvestiGators: Take the Plunge, InvestiGators: Off the Hook and tons more and don't miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash's colourful coworkers! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 'A memoir to shine a light in the darkest of nights . . . a story of redemption' journalist Tony Parsons. Michael Maisey was excited the day he was locked up in the notorious Feltham Young Offenders Institute. He was going to be a legend to all his mates. The sixteen year old was in for attempted murder. He was innocent of this particular crime but amongst the violent and dangerous young men on his wing he was about to learn exactly how far hed go to survive. In Young Offender we see what turned a good kid into a wanted criminal. Abused by his uncle, bullied at school, at the age of twelve he found the safety he craved in the ranks of a local gang in West London. He graduated from shoplifting to armed robbery and for five years Michael was in and out of Feltham, on a downward spiral of crime and drug and alcohol addiction. At rock bottom, he began attending AA meetings. But the road to recovery would mean changing himself in the deepest possible ways. Could Michael finally learn what it meant to be a good man? Honest and inspiring, this is a powerful story of redemption. Today Michael is a successful businessman and a loving father who spends time helping others find their way. 'Courageous and brutally honest' Ollie Ollerton, ex-Special Forces soldier, author of Break Point. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The High Notes is a moving and uplifting story of following your dreams against the odds from the billion copy bestseller, Danielle Steel. Iris Cooper grew up dirt-poor in Texas. Her mother left when she was a baby, leaving her to be raised by her rodeo cowboy dad, who was too interested in beer, whisky and women to be a good father to her or to provide what she needed. On top of her innocent beauty, Iris had a rare gift: she had the voice of an angel. After singing in downtrodden bars across the state from the age of twelve, and then many years on the road with different bands suffering at the hands of greedy managers with no scruples, she finally gets a lucky break when she meets Boy, another talented singer, in Jackson Hole. Together they make their way to New York where Iriss talent is recognized and nurtured by one of the top agents in the business. A star is born and Iris finally gets the success she deserves. But then tragedy strikes, and through it Iris discovers another kind of love . . . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Secret Barrister's first novel, The Cut Throat Trial, is available now. _____ The Sunday Times bestseller Full of hilarious and shocking stories, The Secret Barrister's memoir Nothing But The Truth tracks their transformation from hang 'em and flog 'em austerity-supporter to celebrated, campaigning, bestselling author. 'Masterful, compassionate and hilarious' Adam Rutherford In an entertaining diary that takes us behind the scenes of their middling ambition, Nothing But The Truth charts the progress down the winding path towards practising at the Bar. By way of the painfully archaic traditions of the Inns of Court, where every meal mandates a glass of port and a toast to the monarch, and the Hunger Games-style contest for pupillage - which most don't survive - here is the brilliant reality of being a frustrated junior barrister. With a keen eye for the absurd and an obsessive fondness for social media, The Secret Barrister reveals the uncomfortable truths and darkest secrets about life in our criminal courts. _____ Words tumble out with extraordinary fluency . . . entertaining and instructive The Times Written with compassion, wit and intelligence TLS Excellent . . . a cringe-inducing account of one barrister's travails' The Telegraph Nothing But The Truth was a Sunday Times besteller w/c 28.05.23. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Flying Angels is a compelling and inspirational story of women of courage in the Second World War, by the worlds number one bestselling author, Danielle Steel. It is 1941 and the devastating loss of life following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor leaves best friends Audrey and Lizzie distraught and bereft as they lose someone they both love deeply. As they come to terms with their grief, their resolve to play a worthwhile role towards the war effort is strengthened. As trained nurses they volunteer for the army medivac corps and are sent to England, where they join a team who fly on dangerous missions to the Front to bring back wounded soldiers. Audrey, Lizzie and their fellow medics and pilots will suffer the tragedies of war and experience loss and suffering. They will come to understand the importance of friendship, respect, bravery and being true to yourself. But, once the war is over, can they learn one of the hardest lessons of all: the ability to love again? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Complications is a riveting story of scandal and tragedy set against the backdrop of an exclusive Paris hotel from the worlds favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel. Known for its luxury and discrete service, the Hotel Louis XVI in Paris has attracted an international clientele of the rich and famous for many decades. Now, after extensive renovation and under new management, an esteemed group of loyal returning guests is set to descend upon the hotel, joined by a group of new faces who have managed to secure coveted reservations. Anxiously awaiting the guests is the new manager, Olivier Bateau, and his assistant, Yvonne Philippe. Both strive to continue the hotels tradition for excellence but even they were not prepared for what happened on that September evening. A successful art consultant arrives to seek solace after a brutal divorce and is surprised to find new love. A new guest contemplates ending his life and ends up saving someone elses. A high-profile politicians career will be tarnished with scandal after a mystery meeting conducted at the hotel. And a couple will find their once-in-a-lifetime trip struck by a medical emergency, leaving the future theyve longed for hanging in the balance. Rocked by the events of this one fateful night, guests and staff alike brace themselves for the aftershock, as it quickly becomes apparent that there is much more drama in store . . . Danielle Steel tells an unforgettable story about a famed hotel, where a few complications quickly escalate into a matter of life and death, changing the lives of everyone who passes through its doors. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Never underestimate your actions even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. Thats the power of kindness. From Marcus Rashford MBE and Carl Anka, the bestselling authors of You Are a Champion, comes the inspiring and positive follow-up, You Can Do It: How to Find Your Voice and Make a Difference. Marcus uses the power of his voice to shine a light on the injustices that he cares passionately about, and now he wants to help YOU find the power in yours! From surrounding yourself with the right team, to showing kindness to those around you, to celebrating and championing difference, You Can Do It shows you that your voice really does matter and that you can do anything you put your mind to. You don't have to be an International footballer to make a difference even the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. Packed with more inspiring stories from Marcus's own life, brilliant advice, and top-tips from social justice educator Shannon Weber, this book will show you how to use your voice and make a difference in this world. Shows kids how to: - Be kind to yourself you can't change the world unless you look after yourself first! - Be kind to other people - That theres no such thing as normal and its GOOD to be different - Celebrate and champion difference - Use your voice to make a change - Bounce back - Appreciate the squad - Always be a team player Praise for the number one bestselling You Are a Champion, from parents on social media: 'Perfect way to get your kids reading - get them a book by their hero!' 'Both lads smashing through Marcus Rashfords new book for kids. What a great role model for the next generation coming through.' 'What a brilliant, inspiring book that couldnt have come at a better time! Youre a legend & a fantastic role model.'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. There are lots of laughs at every level in Treehouse Tales: too SILLY to be told . . . UNTIL NOW! Climb the storeys with 13 fully illustrated standalone adventures starring Andy, Terry, and all their friends from the no.1 bestselling Treehouse series. Featuring laugh-out-loud stories such as: Terry and the Magic Wand Chair-up-your-nose Day The Day Terry Flushed Me Down the Toilet The Mystery Case of the Missing Doodles . and many, many more! Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Meet Nell. Shes like the thousands of women whove fallen in love with her story. Because most of us wonder why life isnt turning out quite as we imagined. This book will make you laugh and it may make you cry. But above all, it will remind you that youre not on your own. If you enjoy Bridget Jones, Sophie Kinsella, Ruth Jones and Marian Keyes youll love Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up. 'The new Bridget Jones' The Telegraph 'Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're 20, 40 or 80' Heat A novel for any woman who wonders how the hell she got here, and why life isn't quite how she imagined it was going to be. And who is desperately trying to figure it all out when everyone around them is making gluten-free brownies. Meet Nell. Her life is a mess. In a world of perfect Instagram lives, she feels like a disaster. But when she starts a secret podcast and forms an unlikely friendship with Cricket, an eighty-something widow, things begin to change. Because Nell is determined. This time next year things will be very different. But first, she has a confession . . . 'Brilliant! Laughing out loud' Emma Gannon, podcaster (Ctrl Alt Delete) and author of Olive 'Funny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep' Red. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Meet Nell. Shes like the thousands of women whove fallen in love with her story. Because most of us wonder why life isnt turning out quite as we imagined. This book will make you laugh and it may make you cry. But above all, it will remind you that youre not on your own. If you enjoy Bridget Jones, Sophie Kinsella, Ruth Jones and Marian Keyes youll love Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up. 'The new Bridget Jones' The Telegraph 'Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're 20, 40 or 80' Heat A novel for any woman who wonders how the hell she got here, and why life isn't quite how she imagined it was going to be. And who is desperately trying to figure it all out when everyone around them is making gluten-free brownies. Meet Nell. Her life is a mess. In a world of perfect Instagram lives, she feels like a disaster. But when she starts a secret podcast and forms an unlikely friendship with Cricket, an eighty-something widow, things begin to change. Because Nell is determined. This time next year things will be very different. But first, she has a confession . . . 'Brilliant! Laughing out loud' Emma Gannon, podcaster (Ctrl Alt Delete) and author of Olive 'Funny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep' Red. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Meet Nell. Shes like the thousands of women whove fallen in love with her story. Because most of us wonder why life isnt turning out quite as we imagined. This book will make you laugh and it may make you cry. But above all, it will remind you that youre not on your own. If you enjoy Bridget Jones, Sophie Kinsella, Ruth Jones and Marian Keyes youll love Confessions of a Forty-Something F##k Up. 'The new Bridget Jones' The Telegraph 'Say hello to a book that will have you laughing with every page, whether you're 20, 40 or 80' Heat A novel for any woman who wonders how the hell she got here, and why life isn't quite how she imagined it was going to be. And who is desperately trying to figure it all out when everyone around them is making gluten-free brownies. Meet Nell. Her life is a mess. In a world of perfect Instagram lives, she feels like a disaster. But when she starts a secret podcast and forms an unlikely friendship with Cricket, an eighty-something widow, things begin to change. Because Nell is determined. This time next year things will be very different. But first, she has a confession . . . 'Brilliant! Laughing out loud' Emma Gannon, podcaster (Ctrl Alt Delete) and author of Olive 'Funny but layered, light-hearted but surprisingly deep' Red. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Axel Scheffler (illustratore). Lift the flaps and join in the winter fun in this rhyming, number-one bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo perfect for sharing at Christmas! It's snowing in Acorn Wood, and Squirrel wants to build a snowman. Will she and her friends find everything they need? Lift the flaps to find out in this wonderful wintry tale. With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty-five years. Look out for the other ten Tales from Acorn Wood stories: Hare's New Dress, Rabbit's Nap, Mole's Spectacles, Hide-and-Seek Pig and more! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Meet Dinosaur Munch, a Diplodocus with a giant appetite, in this brilliant rhyming story, part of the collectable The World of Dinosaur Roar! series, in association with the Natural History Museum. Dinosaur Munch is always hungry he wants more and more and more but will his huge appetite get him into trouble? With a fantastic rhyming text written by series creator, Peter Curtis, and award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, Dinosaur Munch! The Diplodocus is perfect for preschool children. Inspired by the classic picture book, Dinosaur Roar! by Paul Stickland and Henrietta Stickland, this colourful series introduces a cast of authentic dinosaur characters to very young children and is approved by Dr Paul Barrett of the Department of Earth Sciences at the Natural History Museum in London. Each book also contains a pronunciation guide as well as a spread of simple dinosaur facts, making this the perfect gift for young dinosaur fans! Discover more stories featuring these fun dinosaur characters: Dinosaur Roar! The Tyrannosaurus rex, Dinosaur Stomp! The Triceratops, Dinosaur Snap! The Spinosaurus, Dinosaur Flap! The Oviraptor . . . and more! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This first book of jungle animals from the creator of Dear Zoo is sure to delight young children, with a big fold-out surprise ending and lots of animals to meet. 'We need some long grass, tall trees, an enormous elephant, lots of noisy monkeys and all kinds of creepy crawlies . . .' What else do you need to make a jungle? Find out in Our Jungle, with a simple, engaging text and appealing illustrations of favourite jungle animals. Look out for more novelty books from Rod Campbell including Look After Us, a first book about endangered animals. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The No. 1 bestseller from International footballer Marcus Rashford; a positive and inspiring guide-for-life for kids! I want to show you how you can be a champion in almost anything you put your mind to. Marcus Rashford is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the pitch but before he was an international footballer, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just an ordinary kid from South Manchester. Now Marcus wants to show YOU how to achieve your dreams, in this positive and inspiring guide for life. Written with Carl Anka, You Are a Champion is packed full of stories from Marcuss own life and brilliant advice, plus top-tips from performance psychologist Katie Warriner. It will show you how to be the very BEST that you can be. Discover how to: - Be comfortable with who you are you can't be a champion until you're happy being you! - Dream big - Practise like a champion - Get out of your comfort zone and learn from your mistakes - Navigate adversity in a positive way - Find your team - Use your voice and stand up for others - Never stop learning A book that unlocks the joy of reading: From parents on social media: 'My 8-year-old decided to finally read a book that wasn't school related.' 'Thank you for inspiring young readers.' 'Hates reading but bought his first book today.' Don't miss more of Marcus's inspirational advice and empowering stories in You Can Do It and Heroes. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this bestselling rhyming preschool favourite, Cats Cookbook by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Cat wants to learn to cook. Will she find a book to help her in Acorn Library? Lift the flaps to find out, and then join Cat and all her friends for a special surprise! With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty-five years. Look out for the other ten Tales from Acorn Wood stories: Hare's New Dress, Postman Bear, Squirrels Snowman, Rabbits Nap and more! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Sunday Times bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club Pick, from the acclaimed author of Room. The Pull of the Stars is set during three days in a maternity ward at the height of the Great Flu. 'Moving, gripping and dazzlingly written' Stylist Dublin, 1918. In a country doubly ravaged by war and disease, Nurse Julia Power works at an understaffed hospital in the city centre, where expectant mothers who have come down with an unfamiliar flu are quarantined together. Into Julias regimented world step two outsiders: Doctor Kathleen Lynn, on the run from the police, and a young volunteer helper, Bridie Sweeney. In the darkness and intensity of this tiny ward these women change each others lives in unexpected ways. They lose patients to this baffling pandemic, but they also shepherd new life into a fearful world. In The Pull of the Stars, Emma Donoghue tells an unforgettable and deeply moving story of love and loss. 'A visceral, harrowing, and revelatory vision of life, death, and love in a time of pandemic. This novel is stunning' Emily St. John Mandel, author of Station Eleven 'Reads like an episode of Call The Midwife set during a pandemic' Mail on Sunday Guardian, Cosmopolitan and Telegraph's 'Books of the Year'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Filled with Jeffrey Archers trademark twists and turns, Hidden in Plain Sight is the gripping second instalment in the life of William Warwick. Newly promoted, Detective Sergeant William Warwick has been reassigned to the drugs squad. His first case: to investigate a notorious south London drug lord known as the Viper. But as William and his team close the net around a criminal network unlike any they have ever encountered, he is also faced with an old enemy: Miles Faulkner. It will take all of Williams cunning to devise a means to bring both men to justice a trap neither will expect. One that is hidden in plain sight . . . Though it can be read on its own, Hidden in Plain Sight is the second volume of Jeffrey Archer's William Warwick series, following Nothing Ventured. The story continues with Turn a Blind Eye. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Just Stupid! is the third book in a hilarious series of short stories about the world's smartest, craziest and most annoying practical joker from the creators of the bestselling Treehouse series, Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. Is this the right book for you? Take the stupid test and find out! 1) Do you push doors marked 'pull' and pull doors marked 'push'? 2) Do you think that being able to stuff your mouth full of marshmallows is a sign of superior intelligence? 3) Do you automatically turn around when someone shouts 'Hey, Stupid!'? 4) Do you believe a bogeyman hides under the bed? 5) Do you worry about getting sucked into the top of escalators? SCORE: One point for each yes answer. 3-5 You are extremely stupid. You will love this book. 1-2 You are fairly stupid. You will love this book. 0 You think you're smart but deep down you're as stupid as the rest of us. You will love this book. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Wet weekend? Home for half-term? Great Family Days In has got you covered with over seventy-five tried and tested activities that make the most of spending quality time together. From Achievable Art and Whizzy Easy Science to Screen-Free Game Time, chapters are organized to help you easily find inspiration for activities that will fill your day with fun. Whether youre creating your very own melted-crayon masterpiece or blizzard bottle, or conducting your first FamFest or mini Olympics, Great Family Days In is a one-stop shop for ideas, showing that you dont need fancy plans or money to keep your family entertained at home. These beautifully illustrated activities do not require any specific skills or hard to get resources. From thirty-minute time-fillers to ideas to last the whole afternoon, activities can easily be adapted to suit any age, interest or timescale, making it easy to enjoy and relax into the process of creating and building memories together, whatever the outcome. In March 2020, Claire Balkind, also known as The What Now Mum, founded the hugely popular Family Lockdown Tips & Ideas Facebook page which quickly amassed an engaged following of more than a million people. There, she and the community she helped build share fuss-free games, crafts, challenges and more that will keep children and adults of all ages entertained. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Moral Compass is a deeply meaningful and thought-provoking story from the worldwide bestselling author, Danielle Steel. Saint Ambrose Prep has been the school of choice for the sons of the great and the good for over a hundred years. Now, for the first time, Saint Ambrose has just enrolled its first female students. While many of the kids on the campus have all the privilege in the world, some are struggling dealing with family, insecurity and loneliness. In such a heightened environment, even the smallest spark can become a raging fire. The day after a party, Vivienne lies in the hospital, injured and with a dangerous level of alcohol in her blood. Only the handful of other pupils who were there when she was attacked know what happened, and they have closed ranks. As parents, students, staff and the media attempt to establish the truth, no-one at Saint Ambrose will escape the fallout. As the drama unfolds, those involved will reach a crossroads where they must choose between truth and lies, between what is easy and what is right, coming to rely on their own moral compass. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.