Douglas Kennedy`s ” Beyond the Pyramids” is a superb chronicle of travels through modern Egypt; a landscape strewn with incongruities ...

The first novel from Madagascar ever to be translated into English, Naivo’s magisterial Beyond the Rice Fields delves into the upheavals of the nation’s past as it confronted Christianity & modernity, through the twin narratives of a slave & his master’s daughter. ...

Jamie Zeppa made a life-altering decision at the age of 24 when she left an academic career to join a two-year teaching programme for young Canadians in Bhutan. Bhutan is a notoriously difficult country to visit as a tourist, & the opportunity to live there was one Jamie could not ignore
- despite apprehension about leaving her boyfriend & family behind. The first months were nightmarish & Jamie existed on a meagre diet of crackers & boiled water for fear of catching tape worm or worse. The unpronouncable language, bizarre local customs & basic living conditions all conspired to make her miserably home-sick but the young chidren she was supposedly teaching eventually took her in hand & taught her to cook on an antiquated gas stove: their grateful families gave her fresh fruit & vegetables & Jamie finally discovered that she was surrounded by friends in a beautiful location. Jamie Zeppa has written a book about the difficulties of living within an alien culture, far away from the security of home. She tells, with humour, of the everyday prejudices she was forced to overcome as a white woman abroad & writes with genuine awe about the beauty of Bhutan. Her assessment of & concern for the wavering political stability is forcefully put & her eventual conversion to Buddhism is thought-provoking. Moreover, at the heart of this book is the culture-defying romance which gave Jamie a reason never to leave Bhutan.
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So you want to go into space? WHY?! (No, really
- it`s sort of a terrible idea. We humans are perfectly designed for life on Earth.
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UK & Ireland`s best-loved comedian Dara O Briain takes you on a journey from the safety of your comfiest chair to the furthest reaches of space (and beyond!) So you want to go into space? WHY?! (No, really
- it`s sort of a terrible idea. We humans are perfectly designed for life on Earth. We can walk around, breathe, drink water, eat vegetables, read books, not get poisoned or crushed to death when we go outside
- it`s lovely right where we are.) Not convinced? GOOD! People have been dreaming about space travel for centuries
- there`s something amazing about the idea of leaving our planet behind & setting out to explore the Universe
- there`s so much we still don`t know.



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A collection of short stories from a stellar line-up of Irish authors & illustrators, edited by bestselling author Sarah Webb. The anthology is completed by a final winter-themed tale from the winner of Harper Collins` competition for young writers, which will be illustrated by Irish Children`s Laureate, Niamh Sharkey. 12 wintry tales of wonder, from the funny to the ghostly, from the heartfelt to the action-packed
- there is something here for everyone to love... Written by some of the most outstanding talents in children`s fiction today, including Eoin Colfer, Roddy Doyle, Derek Landy & John Boyne, & with stunning illustrations from the likes of PJ Lynch, Chris Haughton & Niamh Sharkey, to name but a few. This is a gorgeous hardback that no family bookshelf should be without. All profits go to Fighting Words
- the Irish Story Centre in support of Creative Writing for Children & Adults. Fighting Words was inspired by Dave Eggers` 826 Valencia project in the USA, as have been creative writing centres all over the world since then, including Milan, Stockholm, London, Barcelona & Sydney. All of these creative writing centres are informally linked together
- they communicate regularly, sharing ideas & experience.


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From Jewish clothing merchants to Bangladeshi curry houses, ancient docks to the 2012 Olympics, the area east of the City has always played a crucial role in London`s history. The East End, as it has been known, was the home to Shakespeare`s first theatre & to the early stirrings of a mass labour movement; it has also traditionally been seen as a place of darkness & despair, where Jack the Ripper committed his gruesome murders, & cholera & poverty stalked the Victorian streets. In this beautifully illustrated history of this iconic district, John Marriott draws on 25 years of research into the subject to present an authoritative & endlessly fascinating account. With the aid of copious maps, archive prints & photographs, & the words of East Londoners from 17th-century silk-weavers to Cockneys during the Blitz, he explores the relationship between the East End & the rest of London, & challenges many of the myths which surround the area. ”A major achievement.” (Euan Ferguson, ” Time Out”). ” Superb”. (Stephen Howe, ” The Independent”).” Perhaps the International Olympic Committee officials should read this terrific book as their chauffeured cars purr up & down the commandeered streets of Whitechapel next year.” (Sinclair Mckay, ” The Daily Telegraph”). ” Marriott is at his most perceptive & sympathetic in his accounts of the struggles of the working people in the East End & its age-old role as the nursery of the waves of immigrants who have enriched British society.” (Tim Knox, ” Country Life”). ” East London`s turbulent story as an area always culturally & economically on the fringe (and for centuries beyond legislative reach thanks to the city wall) is mapped out in frequently fascinating detail in this rather good history.” (Claire Allfree, ” Metro” (London)). ...

Four people are found shot dead at the luxury home of the Stahlbergs, one of Oslo`s wealthiest dynasties & notorious for highly ...

The sheer enormity & power of the Victoria Falls never fails to humble its visitors. Adventure junkies flock here for the thrills the mighty Zambezi River offers, while others are content to marvel at the unrivalled geographical wonder of the place. Although this curtain of water is the major attraction of the area, there is much more to enjoy in the vicinity. The Victoria Falls region is a convenient hub from which to explore a network of 19 spectacular national parks & reserves in the four countries that meet in this particular corner of Africa. The featured wilderness areas in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana & Namibia do not only provide a haven for wildlife but also protect some of the world's most endangered birds & a unique wetlands system vital for their survival. Beyond the Victoria Falls
- Forays into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia provides an overview of each country as well as thorough descriptions of the parks, including information on how to get there, their geography, vegetation, fauna, flora, activities & accommodation. The border towns of Livingstone, Victoria Falls, Kasane & Katima Mulilo are also discussed in detail. Key points regarding road, air & train travel between & within the parks as well as useful advice on climate, visas & border crossings, currency, culture, & health & safety are given. Tailor-made park maps are complemented by GPS coordinates & useful contact details.
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The story of a runaway slave girl & her dangerous journey through the murky underworld of Roman Britain, by Carnegie Medal-winning author Tanya Landman. From Tanya Landman, author of the 2015 Carnegie Medal winner Buffalo Soldier, comes a heart-stopping tale of love, corruption & the power of choice. Blood on her lips. Blood on her tongue. Blood that is not her own. Cassia does not fear to die, but for her
- for a slave who has maimed her master
- there are worse things than death. Yet the mighty Roman Empire has its limits. Beyond her master`s estate, beyond the river, far to the north stands Hadrian`s Wall. & beyond the wall? Freedom. With dogs on her trail & a bounty on her head the journey seems impossible. But then Cassia meets Marcus
- slick, slippery, silver-tongued
- a true & perfect son of Rome. & her only hope.



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