Elizabeth's new job is very unusual. The building where she works might not look very interesting but behind this ordinary Manhattan facade lurks a very special place indeed. Because here you can borrow anything your heart desires.. . And in the basement is something so special so secret that Elizabeth can't believe her eyes. The Grimm Collection. Powerful & mysterious items that must be kept safe & can't be lent out to just anyone. So when these objects start disappearing Elizabeth must investigate. But who can she trust? One way or another she has to find out who is stealing from the Grimm Collection.. .and for what dark purpose. ...

In this beautiful book of classic fairy tales award-winning author Philip Pullman has chosen his fifty favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm & presents them in a 'clear as water' retelling in his unique & brilliant voice. From the quests & romance of classics such as Rapunzel" " Snow White" & " Cinderella" to the danger & wit of such lesser-known tales as " The Three Snake Leaves" " Hans-my-Hedgehog" & " Godfather Death" Pullman brings the heart of each timeless tale to the fore following with a brief but fascinating commentary on the story's background & history. In his introduction he discusses how these stories have lasted so long & become part of our collective storytelling imagination. These new versions show the adventures at their most lucid & engaging yet. Pullman's " Grimm Tales" of wicked wives brave children & villainous kings will have you reading reading aloud & rereading them for many years to come." ...

With the words Once upon a time" the Brothers Grimm transport readers to a timeless realm where witches giants princesses kings fairies goblins & wizards fall in love try to get rich quarrel with their neighbours & have magical adventures of all kinds & in the process reveal essential truths about human nature. A cornerstone of Western culture since the early 1800s " Grimms Fairy Tales" is now beloved the world over. This collection of more than 120 of the Grimms best tales

Includes:: such classics as " Cinderella" " Snow White" " Hansel & Grethel" " Rapunzel" " Rumpelstiltskin" " Little Red Riding Hood" & " The Frog Prince" as well as others that are no less delightful. This new edition features beautiful full-colour illustrations throughout to provide even more magic to these beloved tales."

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In this new edition of more than 200 tales readers will find all their old favorites
- The Sleeping Beauty Rumpelstiltskin Hansel
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From the land of fantastical castles vast lakes & deep forests the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk & fairy stories full of giants & dwarfs witches & princesses magical beasts & cunning children. From classics such as The Frog-Prince" & " Hansel & Grettel" to the delights of " Ashputtel" or " Old Sultan" all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for centuries." ...

From the land of fantastical castles vast lakes & deep forests the Brothers Grimm collected a treasury of enchanting folk & fairy stories full of giants & dwarfs witches & princesses magical beasts & cunning children. From classics such as The Frog-Prince" & " Hansel & Grettel" to the delights of " Ashputtel" or " Old Sultan" all hold a timeless magic which has enthralled children for centuries." ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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'...there I was in the middle of Bogota coked up to my eyeballs in a hallway holding two machetes while some drunk Colombians argued about whether or not to blow up a bar with a live hand grenade...' Asia has the hippie trail. South America has the gringo trail. Mark Mann & his girlfriend Melissa set off to explore the ancient monuments mountains & rainforests of South America. But for their friend Mark South America meant only one thing: drugs. Sad funny & shocking The Gringo Trail" is an On the Road for the Lonely Planet generation
- a darkly comic road-trip & a revealing journey through South America's turbulent history. Drama & discovery. Culture & cocaine. Fact is stranger than fiction..."
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The fifth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading" series designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents & children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) & as the books progress in the series the adults read less & less & the child more & more. There are puzzles at the end to check the childs understanding of the text & guidance notes for the parents. Beautiful illustrations help to motivate beginner readers." ...