But a dog would damage the expensive carpets in Hal's glamorous home, & his wealthy parents refuse to consider one. Then they discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency. Terrier Fleck arrives on Hal's birthday, but when Hal discovers that his dog must be returned, he runs away. Hal & Fleck are joined by a group of pedigree breeds joyfully escaping from Easy Pets
- among them is Otto, the wise & sombre St Bernard, & the fierce & excitable Pekinese Li-Chee. A large reward is offered for the missing boy, & soon Hal & his dogs are being chased across the country by ruthless pursuers. Helped by a travelling circus, & the sympathetic children from an orphanage, they race for their freedom in a classic adventure in the tradition of 101 DALMATIANS. Every dog-loving child will adore this irresistible story from a truly great & much-loved children's author.
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London, 1936. Inside the spectacular ballroom of the exclusive Buckingham Hotel the rich & powerful, politicians, films stars, even royalty, rub shoulders with the talented dancers from all around the world, who must enchant them, captivate them, & sweep away their cares. ...

Myron Bolitar might have a slightly dubious past, but he knows how to handle himself & is doing just fine as a sports agent.

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Brimming with gluttony, booze & lust, Roger Micheldene is loose in America. Supposedly visiting Budweiser University to make deals for his publishing firm in Engl&, Roger instead sets out to offend all he meets & to seduce every woman he encounters. But his American hosts seem made from sterner stuff. Who will be Roger's undoing? ...

First published in 1947, this subtle novel presents a memorable portrait of the aftermath of war, its effect upon a marriage & a gradual but significant change in the nature of English middle-class life. It is 1946 & Laura & Stephen Marshall are reunited after years of separation. ...

This captivating collection uncovers the origins & meanings of traditional sayings from the folklore of the countryside. It offers the reader a rich assembly of natural wisdom, covering every sort of topic from health to bad luck, weather forecasting to saving money, animal behaviour to seafarer ...

Stephanie Plum is down on her luck. She's lost her job, her car's on the brink of repossession, & her apartment is fast becoming furniture-free. Enter Cousin Vinnie, a low-life who runs a bail-bond company. If Stephanie can bring in vice cop turned outlaw Joe Morelli, she stands to pick up $10, 000. ...

It is the Edinburgh Festival. People queuing for a lunchtime show witness a road-rage incident
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All you want is a decent cup of tea. But oh no, modern Britain wants to sell you a fancy Dan coffee in a mug the size of a popcorn bucket, complete with double cream, chocolate sprinkles, & no change from a five pound note. Everywhere you look, modern life has turned common sense completely on its head. ...

Books Picture Books This heartwarming story of friendship & determination features the return of the beloved Little Hedgehog & his friends as they search the forest for their friend Fox before night falls. Fox is in a terrible mood. Little Hedgehog & his friends try many different things to make Fox feel better--they give him hot chocolate & cookies, & Little Hedgehog even gives him his treasured red hat. Fox begins to feel his bad mood start to fade, but when more unfortunate things happen, his bad mood returns, & he stomps off into the forest. Will Little Hedgehog & the others be able to find Fox before it gets dark? This sweet story introduces themes of friendship, determination, & gratitude.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781801045964 •†Author: M Christina Butler  •†Publisher:   Tiger Tales •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 32 •†Dimensions:† 23.4 x 0.8 x 28.2 cm  ...