Yolanda Celbridge takes her brand of robust fetish fiction to the USA once more as nineteen-year-old Cherri discovers her ability to submit to even the most arduous punishments, & to suffer the most extreme indignities until, try as she might, the girl can't live without them. & in the wide-open spaces of North America, she doesn't have to worry about what the neighbours will think. A novel of craven submission & lustful hijinx from the author of The Taming of Trudi. ...

After serving in the First War Cherry was invalided home, & with the zealous encouragement of his neighbour Bernard Shaw he wrote a masterpiece. In The Worst Journey in the World Cherry transformed tragedy & grief into something fine. But as the years unravelled he faced a terrible struggle against depression, breakdown & despair, haunted by the possibility that he could have saved Scott & his companions. This is the first biography & a brilliant one. Sara Wheeler, who has travelled extensively in the Antarctic, has had unrestricted access to new material & the full co-operation of Cherry's family. ...

After serving in the First War Cherry was invalided home, & with the zealous encouragement of his neighbour Bernard Shaw he wrote a masterpiece. In The Worst Journey in the World Cherry transformed tragedy & grief into something fine. But as the years unravelled he faced a terrible struggle against depression, breakdown & despair, haunted by the possibility that he could have saved Scott & his companions. This is the first biography & a brilliant one. Sara Wheeler, who has travelled extensively in the Antarctic, has had unrestricted access to new material & the full co-operation of Cherry's family. ...

The benefits of the Chinese art of Chi Kung are increasingly recognised for enhancing fitness in mind & body. Chi Kung is an excellent exercise for combating the negative effects of stress, & creates a wonderful sense of vitality through the development of your inner chi, your energy centre. In Chi Kung for Health & Vitality, the fourth generation grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit offers a clear practical guide to beginners & practitioners alike.

Packed with illustrations, here is an enjoyable & fulfilling programme of exercise that will promote physical, mental & spiritual well-being in all aspects of your life.

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When Julia Hollander agreed to buy her small daughter a rabbit, she had no idea that she would end up with two hens as well. Finding herself at the wrong end of a very steep learning curve, she then had to master the many skills of hen husbandry in short order, from what to feed them to how best to fox-proof a small urban garden.

Chicken Coops for the Soul is a record of the five years of trial & error that ensued, in which Julia charts the joys, challenges & inevitable moments of disappointment thyat face any aspiring poultry keeper. It's also a compendium of wisdom about the humble chicken that explains, among many other things, which breeds are most productive, why some hens lay double-yolkers, & how we have the Second World War to thank for our ability to tell newly hatched male & female chicks apart. Not to mention a considered discussion of where the first chicken (or egg) came from.

Fascinating & entertaining by turns, this is a book that will prove invaluable to the aspiring keeper & remind chicken aficionados why they became hooked in the first place.



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Chicken Licken has had an urgent note:
SANTA NEEDS HELP FOR CHRISTMAS!

Lift the flaps to help Chicken Licken, Squirrel


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Cats first purred their way into human hearts thousands of years ago, & have been our treasured companions & soul mates ever since. From the impishness of kittens to the regal mystery of adult cats, our feline companions never cease to captivate our hearts & imaginations.

Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul celebrates our feline friends, & the people who love them, in all their varied splendour: their independence, their mystique, their playfulness &, yes, even their disdain. So, smile at their many 'cattitudes' & feed your feline passion with wonderful stories such as these:
- A heroic tabby saves the family he loves from a lethal gas leak in their home
- A fish-loving shorthair nearly loses his head while scavenging in the rubbish
- A three-legged kitten befriends a lonely young girl, transforming her world

From playful & hilarious accounts of life with cats to heart-warming tales of cat courage, healing & learning, each touching story in Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul celebrates the special bond we share with our cats.






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Cats first purred their way into human hearts thousands of years ago, & have been our treasured companions & soul mates ever since. From the impishness of kittens to the regal mystery of adult cats, our feline companions never cease to captivate our hearts & imaginations.

Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul celebrates our feline friends, & the people who love them, in all their varied splendour: their independence, their mystique, their playfulness &, yes, even their disdain. So, smile at their many 'cattitudes' & feed your feline passion with wonderful stories such as these:
- A heroic tabby saves the family he loves from a lethal gas leak in their home
- A fish-loving shorthair nearly loses his head while scavenging in the rubbish
- A three-legged kitten befriends a lonely young girl, transforming her world

From playful & hilarious accounts of life with cats to heart-warming tales of cat courage, healing & learning, each touching story in Chicken Soup for the Cat Lover's Soul celebrates the special bond we share with our cats.






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These intimate, inspiring & true stories pay tribute to love's ability to endure beyond time, distance, difficulty, & even death. You will be touched & uplifted as you read about these couples who disclose the secrets of finding love & making it last. Each heartfelt story captures the defining moments of love from tender beginnings & deepening intimacy to overcome challenges & saying good-bye. Some stories will help you renew the passion in your relationship; others will help you appreciate how love has enabled you to grow; others will reassure you that although love challenges & blesses each of us in unique ways, you are never alone in your experience. These stories will leave & indelible imprint on your heart & inspire you to live a life filled with joy, hope & gratitude. ...