2280 results for 'Michael Morpurgo'

The Hedgehog and the Fox: An Essay on Tolstoy's View of HistoryThis thought-provoking essay explores the fundamental distinction between two types of thinkers: those who see the world as an infinite...

Learn Bulgarian with confidence from beginner to confident speaker with this comprehensive course. Fully updated to make language learning fun and interactive, it's perfect for those starting from...

Aang's Story: A Collection of Memories and Mementos Aang, the legendary Avatar, shares his remarkable journey with readers in this unique and interactive book. From his discovery in an iceberg to his...

Discover the profound insights and healing experiences shared by individuals who have had Life Between Lives(R) experiences. This collection of case studies offers a unique perspective on the human...

The World's Largest Prime Number by Michael Perusse is a unique mathematical curiosity that boasts an astonishing 24,862,048 digits. Spanning over 400 pages, this colossal number is sure to spark...

Paddington is excited to explore London with his friend Mr Gruber. He's packed a suitcase full of marmalade sandwiches and Mrs Bird's umbrella, ready for a fun-filled day out. But he didn't expect to...

Michael Morpurgo's poetic tribute to our longest reigning monarch is beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman.Created in partnership with the Jubilee Pageant...

Michael Jordan's story is one of perseverance and determination. Despite facing numerous setbacks, he continued to work hard and push himself to achieve greatness. This inspiring children's book...

This book explores why play is essential in our lives and how it can benefit everyone. Michael Rosen delves into the history of play, from its influence on famous writers to its importance in child...

A huge funeral in St Patrick's Cathedral in New York sets the stage for a complex and deadly event. The rich and famous from across America and beyond have gathered to pay their respects to a former...

The 1992 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team is one of the most iconic groups of athletes in sports history. Sports journalist Jack McCallum, who covered the team for Sports Illustrated, delivers an...

Experience the epic fantasy world of Elric of Melniboné in a stunning graphic novel adaptation. Exiled and cursed, the albino emperor must navigate a treacherous landscape under the influence of the...

Elric, the albino emperor, has ruled for millennia, his power sustained by magic and potent herbs. However, his empire is crumbling, and his cousin Yyrkoon plots to claim the Ruby Throne. To restore...

The Medusa Doll is a chilling tale about a boy who receives an unusual gift for his birthday. A set of 12 mythological Greek god figures arrives, but there's one more figure that wasn't supposed to...

A heartwarming story collection from Michael Morpurgo, illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees, that celebrates the magic of a city child's week on the farm. Join Michael Morpurgo on a journey of friendship...

In the shadowy world of Hollywood's crisis PR, secrets are kept and scandals are contained. Mae Pruett's job is to make the bad news disappear, but when her boss is brutally murdered, everything...

The Rise of the Meritocracy: an Essay on Education and Equality by Michael Auteur YoungThis influential work, first published in 2021, explores the relationship between education and equality. With...

A beautifully illustrated tribute to King Charles III, published to mark his coronation. This poetic celebration features watercolour artwork by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman and is written by...

A peace offering arrives unexpectedly, bringing with it a chance for Rosa to reconnect with her estranged brother. It's been six years since they last spoke, and the distance between them has grown...

My Heart Was a Tree is a beautifully illustrated gift collection of poetry and stories celebrating trees and their importance to humanity and in the natural world.Written by bestselling author Sir...

The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Michael Morpurgo is a powerful retelling of a story. In this beautifully illustrated edition, Morpurgo weaves together social and environmental themes to create a...

A Song of Gladness: A Story of Hope for Us and Our Planet by Michael Morpurgo is a heartwarming journey through the animal kingdom. This beautifully illustrated book reminds us of our connection with...

The Sandman and the Turtles is a charming summer tale from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo. During his summer holidays in Wales, Morpurgo's own childhood stories about the...

Walking the Invisible is a unique journey through the lives and landscapes of the Brontë family, as seen through the eyes of author Michael Stewart. He embarked on a walking tour of the historic...

Pigs Might Fly! by Michael Morpurgo is a heartwarming tale about a piglet's attempt to beat the heat. When Pinsize tries flying, he causes quite a stir among his fellow farm animals.Meanwhile, Jigger...

From Hereabout Hill is a captivating collection of short stories from acclaimed author Michael Morpurgo. This diverse set of tales explores themes of friendship, love, revenge, life and death,...

Kathy Reichs's latest thriller is a masterclass in suspense, as forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan uncovers a series of gruesome killings eerily reenacting her prior cases. A series of fresh...

Gabrielle Calvocoressi's poetry is marked by its compassion and insight into the human condition. In "The Last Time I Saw Amelia Earhart", she explores the hopes and heartbreak of small-town America...

A charming story collection from Michael Morpurgo and illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees - full of friendship and adventure, these three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city...

Practical English Usage provides answers to common questions about the English language for teachers, trainee teachers, and advanced-level students.The book is divided into two parts: grammar and...

Private Peaceful Classroom Questions by Amy Farrell provides teachers with a valuable resource for guiding their students through Michael Morpurgo's novel. This teaching guide is designed to save...

Michael Rosen's love letter to chocolate cake is a treat for children of all ages. This picture book brings together the joy of baking and the simple pleasures of childhood.With brilliant and...

Michael Ball's life was forever changed when he landed the lead role in the musical Aspects of Love in 1989. This moment marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that would take him to the...

The Shamanic Drum: A Guide to Sacred Drumming by Michael Drake is a practical guide to applying ancient shamanic drumming techniques to modern life. Through a series of simple exercises and lessons,...

The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael EasterIn a world where comfort is king, Michael Easter sets out to challenge our intuitive understanding of...

A memoir of survival and redemption, Young Offender is a powerful story of one man's journey from the depths of crime and addiction to a life of purpose and honesty. At 16, Michael Maisey was locked...

One Day: A True Story of Courage and Survival in the HolocaustThis powerful and moving true story tells the incredible tale of Eugène Handschuh, a Jewish member of the Resistance in occupied Paris...

Michael Franzese: The Mafia Prince Who Publicly Quit the Mob and Lived In a shocking turn of events, Michael Franzese, once one of the most powerful mafia bosses in the US, walked away from a life of...

The Best Land Under Heaven: The Donner Party in the Age of Manifest Destiny by Michael Wallis In the spring of 1846, a group of emigrants embarked on a journey that would become one of the most...

Dolphin Boy is a spellbinding story from Michael Morpurgo, former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse, illustrated by multi-award-winning Michael Foreman. A young boy living in a Cornish...

Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns, & Moonage Daydreams is a graphic memoir that chronicles the rise of David Bowie's career from obscurity to fame, alongside the rise and fall of his alter ego, Ziggy Stardust...

On the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, a new story about this pivotal moment in British history is told. Aunty Iris's treasured painting of a boat, created by her friend Alfie many years ago,...

The Code Of Christ by Michael Feeley For centuries, the true meaning of the Bible has been shrouded in mystery. Two authors, with unique backgrounds, have come together to shed light on the secrets...

The Big Short Inside The Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis In the shadowy corners of the financial world, a group of unlikely heroes emerged to challenge the status quo. Michael Lewis masterfully...

A tense and thrilling ghost story that revisits Cornwall's industrial past. Michael Morpurgo weaves a compelling tale at his storytelling best. Cherry's painstaking work on her necklace is nearly...

The Big Short Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis In the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, a small group of investors identified a massive credit bubble and took a bold stance against the...

An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo is an epic story of determination and love.In 1945, as the Allied bombing of Dresden looms, Lizzie's zookeeper mother brings home one animal she cannot...

A book that has left a lasting impression on many readers, House of Leaves is a work of experimental contemporary literature that continues to remind us of the power and potential of storytelling...

The Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael LewisA gripping story of the maverick scientists who hunted down Covid-19, and their quest to understand the magnitude of the pandemic.From the global...

Discover the humorous side of Michael Palin's writing in this collection of limericks and other poems.From the eccentricities of everyday life to the strange and unexpected, Palin's Sackful of...

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay A Novel by Michael Chabon In 1939, Josef Kavalier's perilous escape from Prague finally came to an end, as he shuffled into his cousin Sam Clay's cramped New...

Alfred Hope Patten and the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham by Michael Yelton is a biography that explores the life and legacy of a pivotal figure in the Church of England. Based on unrestricted...

A boy is washed up on a desert island in the Pacific, with no food or water. He curls up and closes his eyes, ready for the end. But when he wakes, he finds a plate of fish, fruit, and a bowl of...

Living Untethered Beyond the Human Predicament by Michael A. Singer is a transformative guide to self-realization and unconditional happiness. As a companion to his #1 New York Times bestseller, The...

The Surrender Experiment: My Journey Into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer Michael A. Singer, author of The Untethered Soul, recounts his extraordinary journey of self-discovery and spiritual...

China's story is a rich and dramatic one, spanning 4000 years. Michael Wood brings together the grand sweep of history with local and personal stories, weaving a narrative that is both enthralling...

Pinocchio tells his own story in this beautifully illustrated adaptation. Michael Morpurgo brings Pinocchio's words to life in his own unique voice, creating a charming and humorous tale that is both...

The Sopranos Oral History is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the hit television series. Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, who played key roles in the show, share stories and secrets...

A Contemporary Introduction to Thomistic Metaphysics by Michael Gorman presents a unique approach to Thomistic metaphysics, engaging with analytic philosophy to explore key themes. This book offers a...

Unusual Panzers by Michael Sawodny This book explores the unique variants and original designs of Panzer tanks, providing a detailed look at the engineering and technology behind these military...

Essential Maths is a comprehensive guide to mathematical concepts and problem-solving techniques.Written by David Rayner and Michael White, this book provides a clear and structured approach to...

The physical world is infinitely complex, yet most of us are able to find our way around it. Michael Bond explores how our brains make the 'cognitive maps' that keep us orientated, even in unfamiliar...

The Empire is a novel by Michael Ball, published in 2023, set in the world of theatre in 1922. The story revolves around the lives of the people involved in the Empire theatre, where tensions rise as...

The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy by Michael Lewis The morning after a presidential election, a crucial transition team fails to appear, leaving the US Department of Energy in limbo. This eerie...

The Road to Conscious Machines: The Story of AI by Michael J. WooldridgeThis book provides a clear and concise guide to the history and development of Artificial Intelligence, dispelling common myths...

A Sacred Grove by Auburn Tempest and Michael Anderle is a gripping urban fantasy novel that delves into the world of magic and mayhem. After a recent discovery, the author's life has become a...

Dread Cat An Old Tale by Michael Rosen is a witty and lively tale of a cat who's lost her touch. Once the most feared feline in the land, Dread Cat finds herself running out of luck when it comes to...

Desert Star by Michael ConnellyLAPD detective Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch team up to hunt a brutal killer who has evaded justice for years, leaving a trail of devastating family murders in his wake...

Eyewitness to Genocide: The Operation Reinhard Death Camp Trials, 1955-1966 by Michael S. Bryant The Nazi regime's "Operation Reinhard" produced three major death camps - Belzec, Treblinka, and...

The Almost Nearly Perfect People by Michael Booth In a region where happiness and high taxes go hand in hand, and where the pursuit of a perfect lifestyle has become an all-consuming obsession,...

The secret of success in baseball is a mystery that has puzzled fans and players for years. Michael Lewis sets out to uncover the answer, following the Oakland Athletics, a low-budget team that...

A cow that just won't die sets off a catastrophic chain of events in Michael Logan's World War Moo. A mysterious disease turns Britain's bovine population into a blood-thirsty, zombie-like horde,...

The Hours / Mrs. Dalloway A Novel by Michael Cunningham and Virginia Woolf A joint publication of two iconic novels, The Hours and Mrs. Dalloway, brings together the works of Michael Cunningham and...

The Secret Doctrine is a seminal work on the origin and evolution of the universe and humanity itself. First published in 1888, it was only available in expensive, two-volume editions until now. This...

Forest School and Autism: A Practical Guide by Michael James offers a unique approach to supporting learners with autism. This guide provides practical advice for adapting Forest School activities to...

The Do No Harm Dog Training and Behavior Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to force-free, practical solutions for common and complex behavior problems in dogs. Written by renowned dog...

Nazi Exhibition Design and Modernism by Michael Tymkiw explores the unexpected relationship between National Socialist exhibitions and modernist design. These exhibitions, often seen as platforms for...

Dancers at the End of Time is a satirical omnibus that showcases the genre's best-loved writer at his sharpest and most colourful. This collection of works is a testament to Michael Moorcock's unique...

Gate of Horn, Book of Silk is a comprehensive guide to Gene Wolfe's science fiction series. This dictionary-style companion, written by Michael Andre-Driussi, provides detailed entries on characters,...

Two clever kids are more than a match for a hungry grizzly bear and a bored and arrogant king in these hilarious comical adventures. Michael Rosen's twist on traditional fairy tales is full of...

Michael Frayn's novel is a humorous and satirical take on the world of journalism, set in the declining years of Fleet Street. The story follows John Dyson, who dreams of fame and a gentlemanly life,...

Discover the story behind the iconic musical Aspects of Love, and the life of its star, Michael Ball. In 1989, Ball landed the lead role in the show, marking a turning point in his career and...

Russia 1894-1941 by Michael Lynch is a comprehensive and engaging history of Russia from the late 19th century to the eve of World War II. This OCR endorsed resource is designed to support A-level...

The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon is a novel that reimagines the Jewish homeland after the Second World War. In this unique and ambitious tale, Alaska becomes the unlikely refuge for...

This beautifully illustrated book explores the changing seasons and how they affect our lives. Michael Morpurgo and Ted Hughes take readers on a journey through the year, highlighting the unique...

Learn Enough Developer Tools to Be Dangerous is a practical guide to mastering the core tools needed for modern software development. You don't need to learn everything about the Unix command line, a...

Shrapnel: The Official BattleTech Magazine #1Jump back into the cockpit with the latest issue of Shrapnel, the official BattleTech magazine. This collection of stories, articles, and game scenarios...

The How Not to Die Cookbook by Michael Greger, Gene Stone, and Robin Robertson is a comprehensive cookbook that brings the science of plant-based eating to life. With over 120 delicious and...

A magical Christmas story for all to enjoy, reimagined by beloved children's author Michael Morpurgo. One December morning, James wakes up to find snow falling and spends the day building his perfect...

Stay healthy and live longer with the ultimate guide to longevity from Dr Michael Greger. How Not to Age delves into the top peer-reviewed anti-ageing research to deliver a complete and optimal guide...

Discover the benefits of Kegel exercises for men's prostate health and wellbeing. This step-by-step guide explains how to perform Kegel exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor, manage urinary...

Behind the scenes of the iconic stage musical adaptation of Back to the Future, a new theatrical classic was born. This official companion book offers an in-depth look at the creative process,...

Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of AmericaA provocative retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. Michael...

Extreme Human Antiquity: Further Investigations Into Forbidden ArcheologyMichael A. Cremo builds on the groundbreaking research of Forbidden Archeology, presenting new cases from the history of...

Discover a health revolution in the way you exercise. Dr Michael Mosley and Peta Bee challenge conventional wisdom on the best way to work out, revealing the extraordinary benefits of ultra-short...

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned by Michael J. Fox is a humorous and inspiring memoir that explores the author's journey to success. Drawing on his...

Counting by Twos with a Fun Twist Discover the unique world of counting by twos with this engaging book. Michael Dahl invites you to explore a fascinating concept by counting the number of legs...

The Leatherworking Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the craft, presented in a clear and concise manner. Valerie Michael's expert instruction covers the essential materials, tools, and techniques,...

Colonyside by Michael Mammay is a gripping thriller that pulls Colonel Carl Butler out of retirement for one final mission. A CEO's daughter has gone missing, and Butler is the only one who can find...

A judge is murdered in a city park, and a homeless person is burned alive. Two detectives, Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch, are drawn into the case, each with their own unique perspective. A...