A novel of serendipity of fortunes won & lost & of the spectre of imprisonment that hangs over all aspects of Victorian society Charles Dickens' Little Dorrit" is edited with an introduction by Stephen Wall in " Penguin Classics". When Arthur Clennam returns to England after many years abroad he takes a kindly interest in Amy Dorrit his mother's seamstress & in the affairs of Amy's father William Dorrit a man of shabby grandeur long imprisoned for debt in Marshalsea prison. As Arthur soon discovers the dark shadow of the prison stretches far beyond its walls to affect the lives of many from the kindly Mr Panks the reluctant rent-collector of Bleeding Heart Yard & the tipsily garrulous Flora Finching to Merdle an unscrupulous financier & the bureaucratic Barnacles in the Circumlocution Office. A masterly evocation of the state & psychology of imprisonment " Little Dorrit" is one of the supreme works of Dickens's maturity. Stephen Wall's introduction examines Dickens' transformation of childhood memories of his father's incarceration in the Marshalsea debtors' prison. This revised edition

Includes:: expanded notes appendices & suggestion for further reading by Helen Small a chronology of Dickens' life & works & original illustrations. Charles Dickens is one of the best-loved novelists in the English language whose 200th anniversary was celebrated in 2012. His most famous books including " Oliver Twist" " Great Expectations" "A Tale of Two Cities" " David Copperfield" & " The Pickwick Papers" have been adapted for stage & screen & read by millions. If you enjoyed " Little Dorrit" you might like Dickens's " Barnaby Rudge" also available in " Penguin Classics"."

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Poor Little Dorrit. Her future looks as bleak as her past & her present. Born & brought up in a debtors prison she relies on her sewing skills to help support her father. Little does she know that her sewing will soon present an opportunity for change. When change arrives in the form of Arthur Clennam it is accompanied by secrets & dangers. Who is he? What are his motives for wanting to help Little Dorrit? Follow Little Dorrits tale as it winds its way through London & Italy. Enjoy the rich variety of characters she encounters & share with her the twists & turns of the road she travels. ...

In this enthralling & thought-provoking novel of Middle Eastern intrigue Charlie a brilliant & beautiful young actress is lured into the theatre of the real by an Israeli intelligence officer. Forced to play her ultimate role she is plunged into a deceptive & delicate trap set to ensnare an elusive Palestinian terrorist. THE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL is a thrilling deeply moving & courageous novel of our times. ...

She's only been gone two hours. Her husband David was meant to be looking after their two-week-old daughter. But when Alice Fancourt walks into the nursery her terrifying ordeal begins for Alice insists the baby in the cot is a stranger she's never seen before. With an increasingly hostile & menacing David swearing she must either be mad or lying how can Alice make the police believe her before it's too late? ...

In Little Felted Animals" author Marie-Noelle Horvath shows how to make adorable little miniature animals using just a few simple tools & some wool roving. Featured animals include birds bears cats dogs mice a fox a sheep a seal & a bunny & make great gifts or decorations. Beautifully photographed in their natural habitats these 16 gorgeous creations will melt the heart of every crafter. Marie-Noelle Horvath is a fashion & home accessories designer who has worked for such companies as Agnes B DMC & Phildar as well as for Marie-Claire Idees & other crafts & home decorating magazines. She lives in Lyon France. Richard Boutin is a commercial photographer based in Paris France." ...

Bounce & hop around your garden with Little Frog as he explores exciting new textures in this interactive adventure. This delightful book with touch & explore elements is guaranteed to engage little ones. Touch & Explore: Little Frog was shortlisted for the 2012 Sheffield Childrens Book Award in the Baby Book Award section. ...

There was once a tiny doll who belonged to a girl who did not care for dolls. One day when the little girl was shopping in the supermarket with her mother she threw the tiny doll into a deep freeze. So the tiny doll had to stay there cold & lonely & frightened by people shuffling all the food round her. But someone came along who felt sorry for her & thought of ways to make her happier so the tiny doll began to smile again. ...

Karen Carpenter was the instantly recognisable lead singer of the Carpenters. The top-selling American musical act of the 1970s they delivered the love songs that defined a generation. Karen's velvety voice on a string of 16 consecutive Top 20 hits from 1970 to 1976
- including Close to You" " We've Only Just Begun" " Rainy Days & Mondays" " Superstar" & " Hurting Each Other"
- propelled the duo to worldwide stardom & record sales of over 100 million. Karen's musical career was short
- only 13 years. During that time the Carpenters released 10 studio albums toured more than 200 days a year taped five television specials & won three Grammys & an American Music Award. But that's only part of Karen's story. As the world received news of her death at 32 years of age in 1983 she became the proverbial poster child for anorexia nervosa. Little Girl Blue is an intimate profile of Karen Carpenter a girl from a modest Connecticut upbringing who became a Superstar. Based on exclusive interviews with nearly 100 friends & associates including record producers studio musicians songwriters television directors photographers radio personalities classmates childhood friends neighbours personal assistants romantic interests hairdressers & housekeepers."


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From the age of three Sheena Harrison was brought up by her grandmother whilst her own mother Kathleen sought work in America. Kathleen later returned for her daughter but her mother refused to hand her over saying Sheena had settled into her new home. She left once more for the States believing that Sheena would be loved cared for & kept safe. What she did not know was that Granny Morag would go on to allow indeed facilitate the horrific abuse of little Sheena. From the age of four she was appallingly abused by members of her own family being little more than a plaything for their perverted desires. Her uncle & others saw abuse as normal & they raped & assaulted her with impunity. As she entered her teenage years Sheena became highly promiscuous & also needed medical attention for some of the damage inflicted upon her. In this book Sheena tells her full story with heart-breaking honesty. It is a story of cruelty & horror but also one which shows the remarkable resilience of the human spirit. Sheena's experiences are almost unimaginable & yet she has survived them as a reflective caring woman who can both forgive & look ahead. It is a story which will make you angry but will also touch your heart. ...

It is a cold night & Sylvie Dugdale is weeping as she walks by the Mersey. A figure approaches & dodging aside to avoid him she falls into the river. Constable Brendan O' Hara just coming off duty sees the girl's plight & dives in to rescue her. He is dazzled by her beauty but Sylvie's husband is in prison & the closeness that Brendan soon longs for is impossible. Sylvie has to escape from Liverpool so Brendan arranges for her to stay with his cousin Caitlin in Dublin until it is safe to return. There she meets Maeve a crippled girl from the slums who will change all their lives when a little girl is lost... ...