For 2, 174 days, World War II, claimed over 50 million lives. Why did it take the course it did? Why did the Axis lose? & with different strategies, could they have won? Andrew Robert's acclaimed new history has been hailed as the finest single-volume account of this epic conflict. Ranging from the Western front to North Africa, from the Baltic to the Far East, he brings the story of the war
- & those who fought it
- into focus as never before.

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The greatest story ever told? Find out for yourself as Murray Watts retells the key stories of the Bible. Everything is here, from greed, deception & hate, to love, miracles & redemption. Above all, the Bible is a love story: the moving tale of God's love for the world in all its wonder & brokenness. Murray Watts combines his knowledge & love of the Bible with skilful storytelling to introduce readers to the drama & mystery of this great book. His evocative & engaging retellings unfold the sweep of Bible history in words & phrases everyone can understand & enjoy. As well as gripping accounts of all the great stories, there are accessible paraphrases of a number of popular psalms & Old Testament words of wisdom & prophecy. ...

An evocative & charming novel full of secrets & mystery, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop In a quiet village in Irel&, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything… One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems & Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life. In New York in the present day, Sarah Harper boards a plane bound for the West Coast of Irel&. But once there, she finds she has unearthed dark secrets – secrets that tread the line between the everyday & the otherworldly, the seen & the unseen. With a taste for the magical in everyday life, Evie Woods's latest novel is full of ordinary characters with extraordinary tales to tell. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008706678 • Author: Evie Woods • Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers • Format: Paperback • Pages: 3... ...

It is 1953, & America is still haunted by the war. Pearlie & Holland live quietly with their son in San Francisco, with a barkless dog in a vine-covered house. Apart from Holland's elderly aunts, the family have no regular visitors. That is until one day, a neat & elegantly dressed gentleman named Buzz appears at their door. The Story of a Marriage portrays three people trapped by the restrictions of their era, & reveals how we can never truly know the ones we love. ...

This story introduces us to the real girl who lies behind the famous diary. Within this book there are new insights into Anne Frank's early life, her relationships & the Frank family's harrowing two years spent hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam's Secret Annexe. This book brings to life the world of Anne Frank & her Diary. The size of the book is 19.7cm in height & 13cm in width. ...

Che Guevara is something of a symbol in the West. But for the rest of the world he is different: a charismatic revolutionary who redrew the political map of Latin America & gave hope to those resisting colonialism everywhere. In The Story of Che Guevara Luc ...

With beautiful illustrations & rhyming text, The Story of Christmas is a simple introduction to Jesus' birth for young children & adults to read together.

A wonderful picture book to enjoy reading this Christmas.

This paperback book has 30 pages & measures: 26.5 x 26 x 0.5cm.



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Books Picture Books Discover the magic of the very first Christmas. As stars light the sky, Mary & Joseph journey on to welcome the birth of a special baby. The baby Jesus. Celebrating one of the most loved stories in the world, this gentle retelling introduces the joy of the Christmas nativity. With sweet, gentle text that weaves a tale of magic & friendship & beautiful, soft illustrations that add an extra touch of magic to the story, this charming picture book is perfect to snuggle up & read to someone special.  Product Information: • ISBN: 9781802491500 • Author: Bookoli • Publisher: Bookoli • Format: Paperback • Pages: 24 • Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 1.7 cm   ...

Details: 6th June 1944 witnessed the largest amphibious invasion in history & marked the beginning of the Battle of Normandy.
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The Story of Easter is a fabulous, new inspirational book, perfect for very young children.

Children will love reading,

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