What would happen if we lost the happy endings to stories
- imagine the tears at bedtime! A fantastic & magical tale about what
...

Thubron travelled throughout Central Asia in the wake of the break-up of the Soviet Union & documented the widespread social upheaval in a region reeling from political change. An inspirational writer intrepid traveller & insightful observer Thubrons The Lost Heart of Asia" is an outstanding guide to the history people & culture of a vast region resonating with history & politics." ...

This is the number one bestselling title in this new spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan. Old enemies awaken as camp half-blood's new arrivals prepare for war. When Jason Piper & Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods
- despite the monsters roaming the woods & demigods practising archery with flaming arrows & explosives. But rumours of a terrible curse
- & a missing hero
- are flying around camp. It seems Jason Piper & Leo are the chosen ones to embark on a terrifying new quest which they must complete by the winter solstice in just four days time. Can the trio succeed on this deadly mission
- & what must they sacrifice in order to survive?



...

Celebrating the 70th anniversary of this magical & well-loved classic. Following a plane crash Conway a British consul; his deputy; a missionary; & an American financier find themselves in the enigmatic snow-capped mountains of uncharted Tibet. Here they discover a seemingly perfect hidden community where they are welcomed with gracious hospitality. Intrigued by its mystery the travellers set about discovering the secret hidden at the shimmering heart of Shangri-La. ...

Thursday Next literary detective & newlywed is back to embark on an adventure that begins quite literally on her own doorstep. It seems that Landen her husband of four weeks actually drowned in an accident when he was two years old. Someone somewhere sometime is responsible. The sinister Goliath Corporation wants its operative Jack Schitt out of the poem in which Thursday trapped him & it will do almost anything to achieve this
- but bribing the Chrono Guard? Is that possible? Having barely caught her breath after The Eyre Affair Thursday must battle corrupt politicians try to save the world from extinction & help the Neanderthals to species self-determination. Mastadon migrations journeys into Just William a chance meeting with the Flopsy Bunnies & violent life-&-death struggles in the summer sales are all part of a greater plan. But whose? & why?
...

Contrary to popular belief London isn't all grime & crime. Despite the endless maze of paving commuter rat race & never-stop never-rest attitude there's another side
- a natural side
- unearthed in this beautiful new book. Lost in London is for those who aren't in love with the capital's dynamic pace & crowded tubes. It's for those who crave the slower sweeter side of the city. From orchards in Southwark & birdwatchers on Tower 42 to the riverside pubs where you can spot rare butterflies this urban nature guide lists the best places to slow down & reconnect with the world. Light-hearted & lovingly-researched the book is packed with practical tips on turning local finds into jams cordials & boozy treats such as sloe gin & elderflower champagne. There is also advice on how to pick summer food for the winter months & Christmas presents & how to make the most out of your garden allotment rooftop or window box. Packed with beautiful colour photographs maps & original illustrations Lost in London finds fresh air in the big smoke & proves that it really is possible to live more simply in the city. Word count: 30 000

...

One minute John is the cornerstone of Evas world rock to his two teenage stepdaughters & his own son Theo the next he is tossed through the air in a traffic accident & snapped like a twig. His sudden death changes everything. Eva struggles with the terror & desolation of loneliness & finds herself drawn back to her untrustworthy ex-husband; Emily the eldest daughter grapples with her new-found independence & responsibility. Little Theo can only begin to fathom the permanence of his fathers death. But for Daisy Johns absence opens up a whole world of confusion just at the onset of adolescence & blossoming sexuality. & in steps a man only too willing to take advantage. ...

A magical Christmassy story guaranteed to melt the hearts of all animal lovers! Fluff is the smallest & weakest of the farm kittens but she surprises everyone with her strength & spirit & soon she & her brothers & sisters are ready for new homes. But nobody seems to want Fluff & after a heartbreaking encounter with a little girl called Ella she gives up on her dream of a loving home & flees the farm out into the big scary world. Soon Fluff is lost & all alone... ...

Schuyler's hunt for the Gates is becoming more intense as the vampire world is beginning to show cracks. The New York Coven's ancient lore & the desires of young vampires keep coming into dangerous conflict that could have repercussions worldwide. The course of forbidden love never did run smooth... ...

In today's world no self-respecting English-language enthusiast could have failed to notice the frequent & flagrant abuse of our native tongue by pesky foreigners? (Forgetting for a moment the fact that many nations speak our language better than we do.) Lost in Translation" features hundreds of genuine original & utterly ridiculous examples of the misadventures in English discovered all over the world by the author & his intrepid team of researchers. Everything from hotel signs to baffling advertisements such as the German beauty product offering a ' Cream shower for pretentious skin' or the Japanese bar that boasts ' Special cocktails for ladies with nuts' or the French warning at a swimming pool
- ' Swimming is forbidden in the absence of the saviour.' Published in paperback for the first time this autumn " Lost in Translation" demonstrates how widely the English language has travelled though unfortunately some of it seems to have got a bit scrambled en route."
...