One relentlessly hot summer, six children explore the scorched wheat fields that enclose their tiny Italian village. When the gang find a dilapidated farmhouse, nine-year-old Michele Amitrano makes a discovery so momentous that he dare not tell a soul. It is a secret that will force Michele to question everything & everyone around him, & will bring his innocent world toppling down. An unputdownable thriller, I`m Not Scared has become a contemporary classic in Italian literature, read & celebrated the world over. ...

The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones (and their parents) cope with everyday experiences. In I`m Starting Nursery, Ben is sad after Daddy drops him at nursery for the first time. But not for long... he soon makes friends & finds lots of things to do & in no time at all, Daddy is back! In this fun-filled novelty book with flaps & mechanisms watch Ben & his friends play with trucks, paint pictures, dress up & listen to a story. Each page has really helpful tips for parents & carers that are endorsed by leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, I`m Starting Nursery is the perfect book to share & to reassure every little person starting nursery. Discover more tips for big steps with We`re Having a Baby, I`m Not Sleepy & No More Nappies ...

I`m the King of the Castle by Susan Hill is a chilling novel that explores the extremes of childhood cruelty, now published as a Penguin Essential for the first time. ` Some people are coming here today, now you will have a companion.` But young Edmund Hooper doesn`t want anyone else in Warings, the large & rambling Victorian house he shares with his widowed father. Nevertheless Charles Kingshaw & his mother are soon installed & Hooper sets about subtly persecuting the fearful new arrival. In the woods, Charles fights back but he knows that his rival will always win the affections of the adults
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When the body of a young girl is found hanging from a tree, the only clue the police have is an airline tag around her neck. It reads `I`m travelling alone`. In response, police investigator Holger Munch is immediately charged with assembling a special homicide unit. But to complete the team, he must track down his former partner, Mia Kruger
- a brilliant but troubled detective
- who has retreated to a solitary island with plans to kill herself. Reviewing the file, Mia finds something new
- a thin line carved into the dead girl`s fingernail: the number 1. She knows that this is only the beginning. To save other children from the same fate, she must find a way to cast aside her own demons & stop this murderer from becoming a serial killer.


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The magnitude of the global climate crisis is such that even the most committed environmentalists are liable to live in a state of denial. The award-winning writers collected here have made it their task to shake off this disbelief, bringing the incomprehensible within our grasp & shaping an emotional response to mankind`s unwitting creation of a tough new planet. From T.C. Boyle`s account of early eco-activists, to David Mitchell`s vision of a near future where civilization dwindles as oil sells for $800 a barrel
- these stories blend speculative & literary fiction & range across time. The aim is to make the danger posed by climate change as accessible to the imagination as subjects more common to the best of contemporary fiction. Royalties from I`m With the Bears will go to 350.org, an international grassroots movement working to reduce the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.
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I`ve an Uncle Ivan is a free-wheeling rhyme illustrated in a nostalgic 1950s style that introduces readers to Uncle Ivan, his extended family & 14 different modes of transport. Ivan has a niece on skates, who has two hitchhiking brothers. They have a cousin on a scooter, whose sister drives a Mini... And so it goes until we meet the whole family, who are travelling to a secret destination on every form of transport from unicycles to bi-planes to trams! But look more closely; in each picture there are clues to the true identity of this remarkable family & their exciting destination. The climax of this charming caper occurs when everyone descends upon the pie stand at once & chaos ensues. ...

Indian English in the Language & Culture series from Lonely Planet, providing an irreverent view of a selection of languages & revealing the meanings behind everyday native expressions. Written in a humorous style, these pocket-sized guides present a thematic guide to each language through descriptions of vocabulary, colloquiums & slang. Each guide begins with a short history of the language, including unique features & origins. There is also guidance on pronunciation, grammar, phrasing, greetings, etiquette & body language. Individual sections are dedicated to lifestyle & society, travel & transport, food & drink, sport, entertainment, slang, misunderstandings & regional variations or languages. Extensive descriptions of each area are interlaced with humorous anecdotes, common misunderstandings & other words & phrases which may confuse visitors. Outline maps of different regions are accompanied by commentary on regional variations & any notable local vocabulary. There is also a useful ‘ Word-finder’, designed to help readers locate specific terms, phrases or vocabulary easily. ...

Get more from your Trip with easy-to-find phrases for every travel situation from basics & practical to social & food & Safe & Sustainable Travel. Never get stuck for words with this 3500-word two-way dictionary. Order the right meal with the menu decoder & avoid embarrassing situations with essential tips on culture & manners. 25+ Years & Lonely Planet Phrasebooks have been connecting travellers & locals for over a quarter of a century with 120+ different languages phrasebooks & mobile apps. ...

Iran in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ‘getting there & around’, allowing visitors to plan their trip accordingly. Information boxes throughout the text give insights into local culture & customs as well as offering suggestions for restaurants & bars & notable shopping opportunities. There are dedicated sections on major cities & towns within each region, with relevant information on orientation, sights, activities, eating & drinking, tours, courses, festivals & events. Accommodation is divided into budget, mid-range & top-end in order to cater for a wide range of budgets. All places highlighted in the text are cross-referenced to black & white overview maps showing their respective locations. ‘ Don’t Miss’ information boxes give bullet-pointed lists of notable local attractions & their relevant page numbers in the guide. An extensive Directory section gives important practical guidance on accommodation, activities, business hours, children, climate charts, customs, dangers & annoyances, embassies, insurance, internet access, maps, money, photography, shopping, solo travellers, transport, travellers with disabilities, visas, volunteering & women travellers, among other useful information. ...

Irish in the Language & Culture series from Lonely Planet, providing an irreverent view of a selection of languages & revealing the meanings behind everyday native expressions. Written in a humorous style, these pocket-sized guides present a thematic guide to each language through descriptions of vocabulary, colloquiums & slang. Each guide begins with a short history of the language, including unique features & origins. There is also guidance on pronunciation, grammar, phrasing, greetings, etiquette & body language. Individual sections are dedicated to lifestyle & society, travel & transport, food & drink, sport, entertainment, slang, misunderstandings & regional variations or languages. Extensive descriptions of each area are interlaced with humorous anecdotes, common misunderstandings & other words & phrases which may confuse visitors. Outline maps of different regions are accompanied by commentary on regional variations & any notable local vocabulary. There is also a useful ‘ Word-finder’, designed to help readers locate specific terms, phrases or vocabulary easily. ...