For Mary Russell & her husb&, Sherlock Holmes, returning to the Sussex coast after seven months abroad is a delicious anticipation. But the longed for sweetness of their homecoming is quickly tempered by a bitter memory from her husband's past. Mary had met Damian Adler only once before, but the talented & troubled young man is enlisting her help again, this time in a desperate search for his missing wife & child. From suicides among the Standing Stones to a bizarre religious cult, from the heart of Bohemian London to dark secrets on the streets of Shanghai, Russell will find herself on the trail of a killer more dangerous than any she's ever faced
- a killer Sherlock Holmes himself may be protecting for reasons near & dear to his heart.
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A gift of flowers has long been a popular way to mark an event. Everyone knows to send red roses to their sweetheart, few may realise an entire language of flowers was created by early romantic Victorians. By attributing a unique definition to each flower. Every bouquet delivered a special message. This beautifully illustrated miscellany contains 50 profiled flowers, a dictionary searchable by emotion, & ideas for creating arrangements for specific occasions. This book has 187 pages & is 19.7cm x 13.6cm x 2cm ...

This beautifully packaged & accessible guide is the perfect companion to learning the phrases of London's East End & the interesting origins behind Cockney Rhyming Slang
- a language first invented as a secret code among the thieves of London's underworld. Organized thematically, rather than alphabetically, this book allows the reader to gain a full & comprehensive understanding of how to use a range of cockney phrases in each given scenario. Covering all the popular, traditional cockney phrases, as well as some more modern additions that aren't as well known, hundreds of sayings are featured & explained. So, if you're gagging to get your Hampstead Heath into popular reference at its most fascinating, pull up a Vanity Fair, pour your self a cup of Rosie Lee & get stuck into this highly enter taining Captain Cook.
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Steve Jones's highly acclaimed, double prize-winning, bestselling first book is now fully revised to cover all the new genetic breakthroughs from GM food to Dolly the sheep.' An essential sightseer's guide to our own genetic terrain.' Peter Tallack, Sunday Telegraph ' Superb & stimulating...an exhilarating trip around the double spiral of DNA, a rush of gravity-defying concepts & wild swerves of the scientific imagination.' J.G. Ballard, Daily Telegraph ' Not so much divination as demystification... An attempt to bring genetics & evolution more into the public domain. If, for instance, you ever wondered just what genetic engineering is about, here is as good a place as any to discover. Few have Jones's ability to communicate a difficult idea with such humour, clarity, precision & ease.' Laurence Hurst, Times Higher; ' Sensitive to the social issues raised by genetics...yet Jones's interest reaches beyond contemporary social issues to the human past, to what genetics can & cannot tell us about our evolution & patterns of social development. He interleaves a broad knowledge of biology with considerations of cultural, demographic &
- as his title indicates
- linguistic history. At once instructive & captivating.' Daniel J. Kevles, London Review of Books

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Online Only! Get more for less with The Work’s expertly h&-picked Book Bundles. These are a collection of great quality products, grouped together to give you amazing value.   Enjoy the fantastic classic collection of The Large Family in this amazing kids' picture book bundle! With two copies of each popular classic, this is the perfect companion for storytime together!     Included in this title: •    2 x Mr Large In Charge  •    2 x A Piece of Cake •    2 x A Quiet Night In •    2 x All In One Piece •    2 x Five Minutes' Peace 10 of our favourite kids' picture books are reduced from £2 to only £1 each, as part of this fantastic bundle! 10 of our favourite kids picture books are reduced from £2, to only £1 each, as part of this fantastic bundle! Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781406398076 •†Author: Jill Murphy •†Publisher:†  Walker Books •†Format:†  Paperback
- Book Collection Please note: this bundle contains a range of 5, 2 copies of the same of each
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It's Mr Large's birthday & Mrs Large has prepared him a meal, as they're going to celebrate with a quiet night in. But as usual in the Large household, things don't go to plan, & Mr & Mrs Large fall asleep on the sofa! So the little Larges sneak off to bed with all the lovingly prepared food... Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285273 •  Author:  Jill Murphy •  Publisher:  Walker Books •  Format: Paperback •  Pages: 32 •  Dimensions: 21.5 x 26 x 0.4cm ...

A modern picture-book classic
- there's never a dull moment with the Large family! Mr & Mrs Large are getting ready for the office
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This is the story of Mrs Large the elephant – who just needs five minutes of peace & quiet away from her boisterous children! So, taking refuge in the bathroom, she fills herself a hot, foamy bubble bath & takes in a tray of her favourite breakfast & the morning paper. But there’s never a dull moment with the Larges, & it soon becomes clear that mum's quiet time is to be very short-lived! Family life is beautifully observed in this warm & funny modern classic from Jill Murphy, one of Britain's most treasured author-illustrators.  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781844285396 •  Author: Jill Murphy •  Publisher: Walker Books •  Format: Paperback •  Pages: 32 •  Dimensions: 28.2 x 23.8 x 0.4 cm ...

Mrs. Large isn’t feeling well, so Mr. Large sends her back to bed. "I’ll take charge, he says. So while he & the children get busy vacuuming, dusting, & tidying, Mrs. Large settles down for a nice rest. But somehow (I want my mommy!") Mrs. Large’s restful day is not as restful as she’d hoped. Wise moms, well-meaning dads, & their spirited offspring will all laugh in recognition at this droll, expressively illustrated story.A fantastic family story from the bestselling ' Large Family' series. A brilliant read for children & parents. Product Information:• ISBN: 9781406300741• Author: Jill Murphy• Publisher: Walker Books• Format: Paperback• Pages: 32• Dimensions: 21.6 x 25.6 x 0.4cm ...

Please note this book contains content of an adult nature. Lovers reunite in Nevada's city of sin, scandal, & sleaze, Las Vegas. Melody is a stripper who's running from a splendid & sordid past, & Georgie wants to recapture the bygone days of his erotic youth. He'll do anything Melody asks; he is her slave as they drive deep into sexual perversity & crime noir. This is the first instalment in a set of four sinful stories. This book has 147 pages & is 17.5cm x 10.5cm x 1.1cm ...