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Ivy Newt and the Time Thief by Derek Keilty Every Halloween, a mysterious haunted house appears near Newt Castle, only to vanish at midnight. For Ivy, a young witch, and her friend Tom, this spooky...

The Secret of the Golden Flower by Thomas Cleary This beautifully lucid translation of the Taoist guide to meditation offers a peaceful refuge from the complexities of modern life. Thomas Cleary's...

The Egyptian Book of the Dead by John Romer is a unique collection of funerary texts from ancient Egypt. Dating from the 15th to the 4th century BC, these spells, prayers and incantations offer...

Epos the Flame Bird is a heart-pumping tale of magic and adventure. An evil wizard is using Avantia's magical beasts to destroy the land, and Epos is said to be the most terrifying of them all. Can...

Austen's lesser-known works come together in this Penguin Classics edition. Lady Susan, The Watsons, and Sanditon showcase Austen's experimentation with different literary styles and social settings...

Tom faces his greatest challenge yet as the legendary First Beast, Anoret, has been turned evil by the treacherous witch Kensa. Can he defeat an ancient terror before Avantia is ruined? In this...

Introductory Quantum Optics by Christopher C. Gerry and Peter L. Knight is a comprehensive textbook that provides a clear and in-depth introduction to the quantum nature of light and its interaction...

Step into the world of Muay Thai with this comprehensive guide to Thai Boxing. Renowned trainer Christoph Delp presents an updated introduction to the sport, combining fitness training, self-defense,...

The Brainiac's Book of Robots and AI Discover the fascinating world of robots and artificial intelligence through hands-on activities and fun projects. Paul Virr, a STEM ambassador, shares his...

Tracing Britain's rise and fall as a sea power from the Tudors to the present day, this book challenges traditional views on British naval history. Paul Kennedy argues that the country's fortunes as...

The Midnight Fox is a heartwarming story about a young boy's unexpected adventure on his aunt's farm. For Tom, the farm is a place of uncertainty, where the familiar comforts of city life are...

Tom Skinner's life story is one of entrepreneurial spirit and determination. Born in Romford, he has spent years honing his skills as a wheeler-dealer, selling everything from laughing monkeys to...

The ERV Holy Bible is a contemporary translation of the Bible, featuring an Anglicized text with UK spelling and grammar. This easy-to-read version is designed to help you understand and live out...

Aristotle's The Politics is a foundational text in the history of political thought, offering insights into the organization and governance of human societies. Drawing on his knowledge of Greek...

Sextus Empiricus: Outlines of Scepticism is a foundational text of ancient Greek philosophy, offering a comprehensive account of Pyrrhonian scepticism and its critiques of dogmatic approaches to...

Anatomy & Physiology For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to understanding the human body. By combining anatomical terminology and function, this book provides a clear and easy-to-follow introduction...

The Golden Fleece is a dramatic story of love, deceit, and heroism, set against the backdrop of a quest for a legendary treasure. Written in the 3rd century BC, this epic poem explores fundamental...

Conversational Russian Dialogues offers more than 100 practical conversations to help beginners learn to speak Russian with confidence. The book provides stories and translations to help you navigate...

The Epic of Gilgamesh, translated by Andrew George, is the world's oldest known epic, dating back over four thousand years. This revised edition includes newly discovered material, bringing new...

The Chronicles by Jean Froissart offer a vivid portrayal of fourteenth-century England and France, capturing the essence of the Hundred Years War and the tumultuous reigns of Edward II and Richard II...

Ancestral Inheritance: The Yearly Cycle of Germanic Customs and Festivals explores the cultural heritage and wisdom of the author's forebears, delving into the customs, festivals, and folktales of...

Tom Parker's life was turned upside down when he received a devastating diagnosis. Yet, two years on from that fateful day, he remains here, testament to his unyielding spirit. In this inspirational...

The Poetic Edda is a collection of Norse-Icelandic mythological and heroic poetry that recounts the creation of the world, the exploits of gods and humans, and the ultimate destruction and rebirth of...

The Idiot is a powerful portrayal of 19th-century Russian society, where a man's moral idealism clashes with the emptiness of a society that cannot accommodate his values. Written under difficult...

Digital Electronics A Primer - Introductory Logic Circuit Design by Mark Nixon This comprehensive introduction to digital electronics explains how digital circuits are designed, from basic circuits...

The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 1 by Anthony C. Yu This revised edition of Anthony C. Yu's acclaimed translation of The Journey to the West brings the classic Chinese novel to a new...

Mastering written Japanese requires practice, and this workbook is designed to help you get started with ease. The large format invites you to pick up a pencil and begin writing right away.The...

Rilke's Duino Elegies & The Sonnets to Orpheus in a Dual-Language Edition brings together two of his most celebrated poems. A master of romantic transformation and spiritual quest, Rilke's poetry...

The NKJV Holy Bible for Kids, Comfort Print Holy Bible [Pink] is a specially designed Bible for children to help them start a lifelong relationship with God's Word. This edition features numerous...

Dante Alighieri's The Inferno is a timeless masterpiece of poetic vision, taking readers on a journey through the torment of Hell. Written in the Middle Ages, this work is a powerful exploration of...

Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children is a powerful drama that explores the human cost of war. Written in 1938-9, this play follows the story of Mother Courage, a canteen woman who serves...

The Word on Fire Bible: The Gospels Volume 1 Explore the world of the Bible with this groundbreaking series, designed to appeal to readers of all backgrounds. The Word on Fire Bible is a...

Rilke's Selected Poems offers a comprehensive collection of the poet's work, spanning his development from the early 20th century to the 1920s. This bilingual edition brings together a wide range of...

A modern-spelling edition of the 14th century Middle English translation of the Bible by John Wycliffe and John Purvey, the first complete English vernacular version, is presented in this volume...

Islamic Mystical Poetry: Sufi Verse from the Early Mystics to Rumi This collection of poems spans over 900 years, reflecting the spiritual quest for union with God and the pursuit of divine love...

The New Living Translation Study Bible is a comprehensive resource for exploring the Scriptures. With contributions from nearly 50 evangelical scholars, this Bible provides in-depth study and...

Paul Sheldon, a successful novelist, is rescued from a car crash by Annie Wilkes, a reclusive woman who nurses him back to health. However, Annie's obsession with Paul's writing soon turns violent,...

A Fortunate Man: The Story of a Country Doctor This book tells the story of John Sassall, a country doctor whose work and life are deeply intertwined. Berger's text and Jean Mohr's photography come...

The Tao Te Ching is a profound and enigmatic text that distills the essence of the Taoist philosophy. This beautifully illustrated edition presents the original masterpiece in its most faithful...

Proust's fourth volume in his monumental work, Sodom and Gomorrah, is a masterful exploration of human experience. This translation, part of the Penguin Proust series, brings a fresh and engaging...

The Republic of Plato by Adam Kirsch and Allan Bloom This translation of Plato's Republic is widely regarded as the most accurate rendering of the text, offering a strictly literal approach to the...

Edited by two prominent names in interfaith dialogue, this book offers a stimulating introduction to the complex relationships between Christianity and other faiths. Featuring eleven essays from key...

The Introductory Guide to Art Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of art therapy practice. Susan Hogan and Annette M. Coulter offer a clear and effective introduction to theories, philosophies,...

The Commentary on Galatians by Martin Luther is a deeply personal and significant work on Christian faith and love. Delivered as lectures in 1531 and published in 1535, this commentary is widely...

Isabel Allende's personal memoir is a testament to the ties that bind families. Written during a period of unimaginable grief, this book tells the story of her life, family history and the tragedy of...

Faust: Part Two by J. W. von Goethe is a dramatic epic that pays homage to classical Greek culture and storytelling traditions. Inspired by the Arabian Nights tales, this work follows the restless...

André du Bouchet's poetry and prose offer a unique window into the life and work of one of twentieth-century France's most innovative writers. This collection brings together a selection of his...

Tom's life is filled with meaning by the voice of Malamock, the Octopus God - sometimes loving, sometimes cruel. This extraordinary novel tells the story of Tom, who has lost his way in the British...

Deconstruction: Theory and Practice is a comprehensive guide to this influential critical theory. Written by Christopher Norris, it provides an accessible introduction to the key concepts and...

This comprehensive guide to Roman history is designed to accompany the OCR A-Level specification in Latin. It features practice unseen passages from key writers, including Livy, as well as additional...

The Making of the Atomic Bomb by Richard Rhodes is a comprehensive and detailed account of the development of the atomic bomb. From the early 20th-century discovery of the energy locked inside the...

The Night of the Ticklers by Paul Shipton is an exciting story about an alien invasion that takes a surprising turn. Mike and Katy discover that being invaded can be quite ticklish.TreeTops Fiction...

Bonjour Tristesse And, a Certain Smile by Françoise Sagan Françoise Sagan's provocative novellas, first published in the 1950s, have been retranslated to bring her unflinching and explicit stories to...

Bede's masterpiece, The Ecclesiastical History of the English People, is a seminal work of English literature that has stood the test of time. This edition brings together three key texts: the...

A superb new translation of Books 6 to 10 of Livy's monumental history of Rome brings to life a key moment in the rise of Rome. This period, marked by a series of ever greater wars, saw Rome impose...

Peter and his best friend Paul are inseparable, but when a storm separates them, Peter must find Paul on his own. With the help of a big blue whale, he sets out to find his friend.As Peter searches,...

Geoffrey Chaucer's stories are brought to life in this modern English retelling, accompanied by illustrations and an introduction that sets the historical context for his works.A group of travellers...

The Story of the Stone, Volume I: The Golden Days, Chapters 1-26This is the first part of a great novel that explores the complexities of Chinese family life in the 18th century. Written by Cao...

The Koren Talmud Bavli: Tractate Avoda Zara Horayot This volume of the Koren Talmud Bavli project is the 32nd in the series, featuring the traditional pagination of the Vilna edition in clear Koren...

The Poetry of Pablo Neruda is a comprehensive collection of nearly six hundred poems, including scores of new and sometimes multiple translations, accompanied by the Spanish original. This selection...

Published in 2009, this beautifully designed hardcover edition of Jane Austen's beloved novel brings to life the intricate complexities of love, societal expectations, and the power of overcoming...

The Confessions is a deeply personal and philosophical work that explores the author's spiritual journey from a humble background to the corridors of power. In this classic narrative, the author...

This collection of eight French short stories, accompanied by parallel English translations, offers a unique opportunity to explore French literature and life. The stories are arranged in approximate...

The Consolation of Philosophy Revised Edition by Ancius Boethius Written in the darkest of times, The Consolation of Philosophy is a powerful exploration of the human condition. In this poignant...

The NIV Ultimate Bible for Girls offers a unique and special place in every tween girl's life. This feature-filled Bible is designed to help girls better understand themselves and Scripture, teaching...

The Theory of the Leisure Class by Thorstein VeblenOriginally published in 1899, this influential work of sociology and economics explores the relationship between social class and cultural values...

The Tarot de Marseille is a comprehensive guide to deciphering the Marseille Tarots, a set of 78 cards that have been a cornerstone of divination and mysticism for centuries. This book, an English...

A landmark anthology of the masterpieces of Greek drama, featuring all-new, highly accessible translations of some of the world's most beloved plays. This collection brings together the works of...

Joseph Conrad's most enduring works are collected in this revised edition of The Portable Conrad. A master of the sea and the tropics, Conrad is also a poet, critic, and analyst of globalization,...

The Book of Five Rings is a timeless manifesto on strategy, swordsmanship, and winning, written by the renowned samurai Miyamoto Musashi in 1643. This influential text offers profound advice on...

Immerse: Messiah (Softcover) by Tyndale;New Living Translation Experience the New Testament in a fresh and unique way with Immerse: Messiah, the first volume of the six-part Immerse: The Bible...

The Koren Shalem Siddur with Tabs, Compact, Green is a comprehensive Jewish prayer book that offers a full Siddur for weekday, Shabbat, holidays, and festivals. This edition features an introduction...

The Galdrabók: A Comprehensive Guide to Icelandic Magic This book provides a detailed introduction to the history, theory, and practice of magic in medieval and early modern Iceland. The Galdrabók...

Six Tragedies is a lively and readable translation of the six best plays by Lucius Annaeus Seneca, one of the most influential classical Latin writers. This collection of tragedies depicts the...

Set on a Bengali noble's estate in 1908, The Home and the World is a poignant love story and a novel of political awakening. The central character, Bimala, is torn between her duties to her husband...

The Journey to the West, Revised Edition, Volume 4 by Anthony C. Yu is a translation of the classic Chinese novel that tells the story of Xuanzang's fourteen-year pilgrimage in search of Buddhist...

Seven of Henry James's most thought-provoking short stories, gathered together in a single volume, offer a fascinating exploration of the relationship between art and life.From the title story, "The...

The Iliad (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Homer Translated by Robert Fagles, this epic poem remains a powerful exploration of the human experience, conveying the horrors and heroism of war...

Greek Epic Fragments: From the Seventh to the Fifth Centuries BC presents a new text and translation of the extant fragments of early epic poems from ancient Greece. These poems, which narrate heroic...

Grace and Tom are facing their most challenging mission yet in the latest addition to the Griffin Gate series by Vashti Hardy.In this action-filled story, Grace's family uses the teleport technology...

When a garden fence separates two best friends, the damage can be devastating. For Ryan, the start of secondary school with his best friend Tom is a chance to reconnect, but Tom seems to have lost...

Little People by Tom Holt is a brilliant and outrageously funny comic fantasy novel. When Michael's obsession with elves becomes an all-consuming problem, he can't blame his girlfriend Cruella for...

The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries are Failing and What Can Be Done About It Paul Collier presents a compelling analysis of the world's poorest countries, where nearly five billion people...

Battle fearsome beasts and fight evil with Tom and Elenna in an action-packed adventure series. Madara the Midnight Warrior is on the prowl, terrorising the windswept plains and threatening to...

Introducing Guitar Pieces, exercises and tips for the beginner by Tom Fleming is a comprehensive guide for those new to the guitar. This book takes you through the early stages of learning notation...

A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said This remarkable narrative, written in Arabic and translated into English, offers a unique perspective on the life of Omar Ibn Said, a Muslim...

A beautiful gift edition of the Catholic Bible, featuring the readable NRSV translation. This perfect gift is ideal for commemorating special milestones in a Catholic's faith journey, such as...

The Coimbra Book of Saint Cyprian is an isolated publication of Ms. 2559, with an introduction tailored for this content. This manuscript, previously unknown to many, has been rediscovered and...

A E Housman's poetry collection brings to life a poignant rural world, imbued with a sense of loss and nostalgia. The poems, written in simple rhythms, explore themes of love, doubt, and the beauty...

Edgar Allan Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings presents a profound exploration of the human psyche, delving into the darkest corners of the mind. This collection of poems, short...

A Penguin Classic, this translation of Homer's epic poem brings the timeless story to life in a bold, contemporary idiom. Renowned translator Robert Fagles has captured the energy and poetry of the...

Tennessee Williams's poignant play, The Glass Menagerie, is a powerful exploration of loneliness and lost love. This Penguin Modern Classics edition features a new introduction by Robert Bray, adding...

Stephen King's Misery is a gripping thriller about a writer held captive by his 'number one fan'. After a car accident, Paul Sheldon awakens in a remote house with no memory of how he got there...

Data Science for Business by Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of data science, helping you extract valuable knowledge and business...

Sun Tzu's timeless wisdom on strategy and leadership has been studied and applied for centuries. This luxury hardback edition of The Art of War offers a unique perspective on how to achieve success...

At 50, Tom Watson was struggling with his health, weighing 22 stone and relying on medication for type 2 diabetes. But by radically changing his diet and taking up exercise, he was able to reverse...

A Sky Full of Kites is the story of the Argaty Red Kite project, a remarkable conservation effort that has brought these magnificent birds back to Scotland. Tom Bowser's family, who own the...

Tom and Elenna must face their greatest challenge yet as they enter the deadly Netherworld to battle the last of Malvel's monstrous Beasts. Their quest takes them against a terrifying creature with a...

Antigonick by Sophocles is a luminous and disturbing tragedy that has been given an entirely fresh language and presentation. This paperback edition includes a new preface by the author, "Dear...

The Comedians, a novel by Graham Greene, tells the story of three men who meet on a ship bound for Haiti. Hiding behind their masks, they are men afraid of love, pain, and fear itself. As they...