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Paperback. Condizione: New. This charmingbook, ideal for children and families, is written to encourage young readers toengage with invertebrates in their natural settings-whether in their own gardensor the wider natural world. Through plausible scenarios and excitingadventures, the stories are infused with fun, quirky characters that childreninstantly recognise-creatures commonly found in gardens and the nearbycountryside.This close connection to real-life minibeastsgives the book a distinctive edge over other children's nature books, inspiringcuriosity, empathy, and a genuine love of the natural world. The book hasattracted outstanding reviews and tributes.'Amazing Tales and Truths about Garden Minibeasts' is an extraordinaryachievement-a joyful, ethical, and inspiring book that deserves worldwiderecognition.Global movie star Orlando Bloom says: 'I am deeply proud that my mum Soniawrote this delightful, informative book that brings the garden world of vitallyimportant little creatures wonderfully alive for children and families. Thisbook combines great stories with education and fun!'.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Peter finds a pony pal' is an utterly gripping story about ten-year-old Peter, a runaway, who hides in a loft and makes a wonderful pony friend, Buster, but can the friendship continue if Peter is found?Peter has to live with the father he has not seen for years. Teased and abused by the stepchildren, who are also unkind to his beloved cat, he runs away. After hiding in a lorry he finds himself in a country area. For weeks he is cared for by local twins, determined to keep him safe. They are impressed by his relationship with Buster, a rescued pony who has been wary of them. But can such happy times really last when there are daily items on the radio and TV about Peter's disappearance.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Thea and Milo, the Strange Couple and the Trial of the Venusian Baby' is an original, entertaining and highly amusing story. It features unique characters, an extremely imaginative plot and a gripping finale.A seemingly normal Hicks family holiday soon turns into something completely different! It's told from the point of view of nine-year-old Thea. She tells of a strange couple, and an amazing bond she shares with one of them. There's an alien who smells of cabbage, another alien disguised as a wardrobe, a golf-loving giant fish and more aliens to discover besides. This remarkable book will delight children and adults alike.This is the first story from the fertile mind of Darren Carpenter and, judging by the ending, possibly not his last.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Peter finds a pony pal' is an utterly gripping story about ten-year-old Peter, a runaway, who hides in a loft and makes a wonderful pony friend, Buster, but can the friendship continue if Peter is found?Peter has to live with the father he has not seen for years. Teased and abused by the stepchildren, who are also unkind to his beloved cat, he runs away. After hiding in a lorry he finds himself in a country area. For weeks he is cared for by local twins, determined to keep him safe. They are impressed by his relationship with Buster, a rescued pony who has been wary of them. But can such happy times really last when there are daily items on the radio and TV about Peter's disappearance.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Daniel'sUncle' is a Middle Grade children's book that adults willalso enjoy, is the story of a thirteen-year-old boy whose parents aretragically killed in a skiing accident. He ends up spending his summer holidaysat an uncle's in Scotland on the banks of Loch Ness. His uncle is a biteccentric but extremely clever and Daniel slowly begins to enjoy his timethere.  He discovers more andmore out about his uncle and thus a mad adventure begins where he finds a lostCity, a nineteenth-century explorer, an alien race and the joys of technology.The blend of whimsical adventures with underlying themes ofpersonal growth and healing makes the story both engaging and emotionallyresonant. Daniel's life will never be the same again as he finds hisbrain gaining untold powers! 'Daniel'sUncle' is the first book to be published by the author, Martin Smith. Martinlives close to the beautiful Peak District and has worked in engineering invarious forms since leaving school. He enjoys a quiet life with his dog in aquaint stone cottage. Martin also enjoys riding his motorbikes and strongly believeslife is for living.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'The MerryTails of the Fox Who Lived in a Bin' is a rip-roaring adventure filled withthrills, spills and kebabs. JoinKevin, a humble country fox who journeys to the city in search of friendship,excitement, and succulent fried chicken. On his way he will soar above thecity, experience sausage roll hallucinations and meet a crow with false teeth.As Kevin loses his way and his city dream turns dark, will he escape to see hisbeloved vixen mother again.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Daniel'sUncle' is a Middle Grade children's book that adults willalso enjoy, is the story of a thirteen-year-old boy whose parents aretragically killed in a skiing accident. He ends up spending his summer holidaysat an uncle's in Scotland on the banks of Loch Ness. His uncle is a biteccentric but extremely clever and Daniel slowly begins to enjoy his timethere.  He discovers more andmore out about his uncle and thus a mad adventure begins where he finds a lostCity, a nineteenth-century explorer, an alien race and the joys of technology.The blend of whimsical adventures with underlying themes ofpersonal growth and healing makes the story both engaging and emotionallyresonant. Daniel's life will never be the same again as he finds hisbrain gaining untold powers! 'Daniel'sUncle' is the first book to be published by the author, Martin Smith. Martinlives close to the beautiful Peak District and has worked in engineering invarious forms since leaving school. He enjoys a quiet life with his dog in aquaint stone cottage. Martin also enjoys riding his motorbikes and strongly believeslife is for living.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'The MerryTails of the Fox Who Lived in a Bin' is a rip-roaring adventure filled withthrills, spills and kebabs. JoinKevin, a humble country fox who journeys to the city in search of friendship,excitement, and succulent fried chicken. On his way he will soar above thecity, experience sausage roll hallucinations and meet a crow with false teeth.As Kevin loses his way and his city dream turns dark, will he escape to see hisbeloved vixen mother again.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'The Adventures of Albert the Astronaut' is a captivating, fast-paced andheart-warming children's adventure that takes readers from a quiet Englishvillage to the farthest corners of the galaxy. When nine-year-old Albertmoves to the sleepy village of Little Puddlebridge, he feels lonely, until hisgrandad's mysterious birthday gift transports him into a universe of wildadventures: swimming through underwater kingdoms, exploring edible planets, andmeeting new friends on the planet Matimoo. This imaginative first journey in amagical new series is filled with humour, discovery, and the true meaning offriendship. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Thea and Milo, the Strange Couple and the Trial of the Venusian Baby' is an original, entertaining and highly amusing story. It features unique characters, an extremely imaginative plot and a gripping finale.A seemingly normal Hicks family holiday soon turns into something completely different! It's told from the point of view of nine-year-old Thea. She tells of a strange couple, and an amazing bond she shares with one of them. There's an alien who smells of cabbage, another alien disguised as a wardrobe, a golf-loving giant fish and more aliens to discover besides. This remarkable book will delight children and adults alike.This is the first story from the fertile mind of Darren Carpenter and, judging by the ending, possibly not his last.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This charmingbook, ideal for children and families, is written to encourage young readers toengage with invertebrates in their natural settings-whether in their own gardensor the wider natural world. Through plausible scenarios and excitingadventures, the stories are infused with fun, quirky characters that childreninstantly recognise-creatures commonly found in gardens and the nearbycountryside.This close connection to real-life minibeastsgives the book a distinctive edge over other children's nature books, inspiringcuriosity, empathy, and a genuine love of the natural world. The book hasattracted outstanding reviews and tributes.'Amazing Tales and Truths about Garden Minibeasts' is an extraordinaryachievement-a joyful, ethical, and inspiring book that deserves worldwiderecognition.Global movie star Orlando Bloom says: 'I am deeply proud that my mum Soniawrote this delightful, informative book that brings the garden world of vitallyimportant little creatures wonderfully alive for children and families. Thisbook combines great stories with education and fun!'.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Warning: Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll! Fearless young photographer Maddy Garfield shoots love-insand police riots in the turbulent 1960s and deals with bikers, rock stars,arrogant diplomats, egotistical actors, and enigmatic Rastas in the '70s. Butevery time she encounters charismatic director Jake Morgenstern, who gave her amind-blowing first kiss, her unfulfilled desire for him grows,fueling her fantasies. Will her path lead back to her first love? 'Lenswoman in Love' provides aninsider's view of the most colorful and creative decades of the twentiethcentury. It will resonate deeply with those who experienced those vibranttimes-and anyone who wishes they had. '. the Sixties and Seventies, from the West Coast to SwingingLondon-seen through the eyes of a passionate and talented young photographer.Her camera takes her inside recording studios and onto film sets, and her hearttakes her on a journey of soulful self-discovery. Read on!'-STEVEN REA, author of 'The Hollywood Book Club'.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'The Adventures of Albert the Astronaut' is a captivating, fast-paced andheart-warming children's adventure that takes readers from a quiet Englishvillage to the farthest corners of the galaxy. When nine-year-old Albertmoves to the sleepy village of Little Puddlebridge, he feels lonely, until hisgrandad's mysterious birthday gift transports him into a universe of wildadventures: swimming through underwater kingdoms, exploring edible planets, andmeeting new friends on the planet Matimoo. This imaginative first journey in amagical new series is filled with humour, discovery, and the true meaning offriendship. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. This fascinating and remarkable book, 'Spies and Scoundrels', consists of two highly imaginative novellas. The first, 'Time to Say Goodbye', explores how England might look in 2026. Post pandemic with many unresolved problems remaining, Government finances are dire and the country is directionless and unstable. People have gone into voluntary lockdown to avoid the violence on the streets. The scene is set for a change of Government, with a radical plan. A scapegoat group in society is identified and vilified. History does indeed repeat itself.'Death's Final Wicket' is a spy thriller set in London, Oslo, Buenos Aires and Jerusalem. Bible Codes in the Torah (first five chapters of the Old Testament), supposedly point to various modern day events such as Hitler, Yasser Arafat and a nuclear war emanating from North Korea. Governments interpret these codes for their own ends. Meanwhile, a new terrorist organization, with its own plan, complicates matters. British Intelligence has the man with the right background to sort through the c.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. When Franco, a teenager living in the monastery at Monte Cassino in 1944 uncovers a long-lost Roman Eagle, the fabled Aquila for the Jupiter Legion, he sets in motion a desperate struggle to prevent the Nazis from using it to win the war. In a do-or-die mission, Franco and Dulcie, a teenage mountain girl, must steal the Eagle back and escape before its deadly power is unleashed. Pursued by the implacable forces of the SS they will discover not just the secrets of the Eagle but also themselves.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Ring of Downs' is a feast of lyrically evocative writings and atmospheric images inspired by a landscape-loving woman's walks with her beloved dog through an extraordinary part of Kent's North Downs. The places celebrated, from which these writings have drawn their inspiration, are on the North Downs Way path which forms an imperfect circle made up of two arcs. One meanders southeast through the Folkestone Downs along the coast to the White Cliffs of Dover. The other runs northeast through Canterbury. Yet this outer map corresponds to an inner one, a 'mandala', the perfect imaginative symbol of wholeness: as if tracks walked make patterns in our minds, words of wonder triggered by nature forging relationship between us and the land. This black and white edition of 'Ring of Downs' is the author's sequel to 'A Dog on the Downs', to be followed by 'Flights of Nature' and 'Light of Land'.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This beautifully funny and highly entertaining book gives the reader a unique insight into what it's like to be a military and commercial helicopter pilot.We make brief and joyous visits to Jamaica, Syria, Iran, Germany, Oman, Yemen, the North Sea, Sweden and Saudi Arabia. We live through two wars and we meet VIPs and Heads of State. Highly experience helicopter pilot Nick Mylne constantly dazzles and entertains with his recollections of his professional life in a spin.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'More Poems for Young and Old. and Their Dog' is a collection of engaging poems taking the reader on an excursion into humour, nonsense, and even downright hilarity, with an occasional more serious direction.I hope these pages will bring you joy,Whether you're young or old, girl or boy,I also wish that in just a whileSomething in them will make you smile.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'In the Blink of an Eye' is a compelling, poetically courageous collection of poems which evokes a long, and intensely felt, experience of life. It is full of gems of expression, emotion and thought. John wrote most of the poems in his middle thirties during a challenging time in his life. The only exception was the Preface which came to him in 2001 while he was in Australia. As John says: 'I see the Preface as being inspired by what I call the "Crocodile Dundee" philosophy of the comparative insignificance of humans compared to the everlasting environment we live in.'.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Tygo Winter, the son of a locksmith, is trapped alone in Amsterdam in the winter of 1945. Known as the 'Ferret', he is forced to work for the SS on pain of death, breaking into houses to look for plunder while being hunted by the Dutch resistance as a collaborator. But then a chance meeting with a teenage girl, who might know the whereabouts of a fabulous diamond, may just be the key he desperately needs to save his life and hers. That is, until he is given one shot to end the war itself.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Even those put off by the word 'poetry' will find this a box of treasures. Each poem is expertly crafted in a style to suit it, starting with a thrilling adventure, followed by what children think of adults, Christmas lights gone mad, an unforgettable culinary disaster, a restaurant so bad it succeeds, the climate crisis in a nutshell, a disastrous school outing, the joys of becoming a grandmother, an island that moves, what tummy buttons are for, as well as nonsense, rhyme and tongue-twisters, all enlivened by Jim Housego's crisp and witty line drawings.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Innocently Guilty' is a highly engaging and extremely entertaining first novel full of intriguing characters, international adventure, love and passion, secrets and a chilling mystery at its core.Lottie and Emily are best friends, who want more than anything to have the perfect boyfriend but when a boy is found dead and all eyes are on Lottie, an African adventure awaits that unexpectedly reveals the answers she seeks. This was so not part of the plan.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Lynne Howard's spell is dazzling, and readers will be powerless to resist it.Nicholas Maes, author of 'Laughing Wolf' In a stunning debut, Lynne Howard's 'Dylan Dover: Into the Vortex' casts a potent reader's charm over all youngsters clamouring for a new supernatural hero. Dylan believes he is a typical twelve-year-old until he stumbles into a vortex that miraculously transports him to the immortal dimension, a parallel universe. Dylan not only learns that he is a warlock, but he also discovers a twin brother, extraordinary powers, and a secret prophecy that seems to have Dylan and his family at its crux. Dylan, along with his brother and their new-found wizard friend Thea, begin to unravel the mystery that surrounds their birth and the danger that threatens immortals and humans alike.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This fascinating and remarkable book, 'Spies and Scoundrels', consists of two highly imaginative novellas. The first, 'Time to Say Goodbye', explores how England might look in 2026. Post pandemic with many unresolved problems remaining, Government finances are dire and the country is directionless and unstable. People have gone into voluntary lockdown to avoid the violence on the streets. The scene is set for a change of Government, with a radical plan. A scapegoat group in society is identified and vilified. History does indeed repeat itself.'Death's Final Wicket' is a spy thriller set in London, Oslo, Buenos Aires and Jerusalem. Bible Codes in the Torah (first five chapters of the Old Testament), supposedly point to various modern day events such as Hitler, Yasser Arafat and a nuclear war emanating from North Korea. Governments interpret these codes for their own ends. Meanwhile, a new terrorist organization, with its own plan, complicates matters. British Intelligence has the man with the right background to sort through the c.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Even those put off by the word 'poetry' will find this a box of treasures. Each poem is expertly crafted in a style to suit it, starting with a thrilling adventure, followed by what children think of adults, Christmas lights gone mad, an unforgettable culinary disaster, a restaurant so bad it succeeds, the climate crisis in a nutshell, a disastrous school outing, the joys of becoming a grandmother, an island that moves, what tummy buttons are for, as well as nonsense, rhyme and tongue-twisters, all enlivened by Jim Housego's crisp and witty line drawings.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Blackberry Bill' is an enchanting tale about a ten-year-old orphaned boy who bravely sets out alone upon the Kentish marshes in pursuit of a mysterious recluse. He believes that this eccentric character, a gypsy commonly known as Blackberry Bill, may hold the answers he seeks with regard to his own identity. When the two eventually meet, the boy learns that he is in fact the same person who had saved his life as a baby. A touching friendship starts to flourish between the unlikely pair as the gypsy starts to teach the boy all about the pots and bottles which he continually excavates and about the delights and dangers present on the marsh, as well as something of his Romany way of life.'Blackberry Bill' is a gripping, beautifully written story whose wonderfully-evoked naturalistic descriptions bear comparison with Dickens's own accounts of the mysteries of the Kentish marshes. This book is unforgettable.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'Blackberry Bill' is an enchanting tale about a ten-year-old orphaned boy who bravely sets out alone upon the Kentish marshes in pursuit of a mysterious recluse. He believes that this eccentric character, a gypsy commonly known as Blackberry Bill, may hold the answers he seeks with regard to his own identity. When the two eventually meet, the boy learns that he is in fact the same person who had saved his life as a baby. A touching friendship starts to flourish between the unlikely pair as the gypsy starts to teach the boy all about the pots and bottles which he continually excavates and about the delights and dangers present on the marsh, as well as something of his Romany way of life.'Blackberry Bill' is a gripping, beautifully written story whose wonderfully-evoked naturalistic descriptions bear comparison with Dickens's own accounts of the mysteries of the Kentish marshes. This book is unforgettable.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Toxic. Unexplainable. Deadly. This is the reality of living with a mental illness. When your mind becomes your own killer, death seems like a sweet release. This gripping and heart-wrenching story reveals the brutal reality of life with an eating disorder.Stephanie Shott is a bright and life-loving young woman who has had to deal with all the horror and difficulty of anorexia. In this moving and inspirational book, 'Just Keep Swimming', Stephanie bravely and boldly opens herself up to the reader and tells her story. This harrowing story of dealing with anorexia and beating it is engrossing, disturbing and utterly inspirational.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Twitter users might not be so ready with their tweets had they risked the drastic punishments meted out to pamphlet publishers in the 1640s. Here is gossip for the nation, while in Farnham, Surrey, gossip fuels rivalries and domestic conflicts. And into this arrives Charity, an unwilling newcomer. Who, the gossips ask, is she? Why has she come? Which young man is she attracting? What will her choices be.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. 'fear small LOVE BIG' is a pocket guide to the human condition, ideal for keeping by the bedside and dipping into when you need inspiration, reassurance, and gentle advice.A perfect antidote to the chaos and confusion of our times, this collection of clear, direct, and radiantly honest poems encourages the reader to look within for solutions. They are like gems gathered by an awakening soul, one who has gained plenty of experience along his own spiritual path from fear to love, from head to heart; and one who now accompanies others on their 'voyages in time'. The text is sprinkled throughout with notes which honour some of the author's sources of inspiration as well as offering suggestions for further reading.…