Ancient magic modern-day mishap & passionate love affairs are combined in these two mesmerising short stories. Spellbound Roguish & overworked world-famous photographer Calin Farrell is struggling to shut out the strangely vivid dreams that have beset him since his childhood. Then on a visit to Ireland a glimpse of the bewitchingly beautiful Bryna changes everything. When Bryna reveals that their destinies are bound by an ancient spell Calin laughs it aside. But if Calin does not fight for her Bryna will face a terrifying fate. Ever After Allena has always struggled to get her life on track. & true to form on a trip to Ireland she is distracted by a beautiful ancient pendant
- & then a strange storm leaves her stranded on a distant isl&. Allena is forced to take shelter with her rescuer: the rugged & surly Conal. But Conal is horrified to see Allena wearing the pendant
- a sign that fate is catching up with him. He fights it at every turn but the enchanting Allena alters his life in ways he never thought possible.

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This is a world of puppy adventure from the author of The Magic Kitten" series which has sold over a million copies! Never in Lolas wildest dreams had she imagined having a magic puppy for a friend! So when Storm a fluffy black & white shih-tzu puppy suddenly appears Lolas lonely school days come into a whole magical class of their own!" ...

The inspiration behind BBC2s The Girl starring Toby Jones & Sienna Miller Spellbound by Beauty examines Hitchcocks relationship with his leading ladies including Tippi Hendren & Grace Kelly. Hitchcock is also the subject of an upcoming film Hitchcock starring Anthony Hopkins & Helen Mirren dues for release in 2013. Spellbound by Beauty examines Alfred Hitchcocks well known collaborations with the leading ladies of his day & in so doing delves into his creative life & his uniquely curious professional & personal relationships. The result is a singular kind of life story
- a book about film & film stars; business & power; sex & fantasy; romance & derailed psychology. Drawing on explosive never-before-published material & details gleaned through his friendship with Hitchcock along with archival material & personal collections only recently made available Donald Spoto casts a new light on this most famous of directors. He traces Hitchcocks professional & social rise & deals frankly with his strange marriage to Alma Reville his distance from his daughter Patricia & his obsessive relationships with a number of his leading ladies from Grace Kelly & Kim Novak to Tippi Hedren.
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Rassin Abbey has guarded its arcane treasures for centuries. But when their Black Grimoire spellbook is stolen the land of Ruddlestone is plunged into a crisis of epic proportions. Should the legendary Casket of Shadows be opened the Infernal Beast will be unleashed to wreak its terrible carnage across the Old World. On the night of Shekkas Moon scant days away this will surely come to pass. Unless that is one brave hero can retrieve the Black Grimoire in the nick of time
- a hero like YOU!
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A blind girl & a unicorn in a world where magic & reality merge together. Can Laura save the Wild Ones & take them to the safety of the Bright Wilderness? Laura is blind but though she cannot see she is an acutely perceptive child. As soon as she climbs onto the unicorns back she is hurled into a wild & magical world. Though a contemporary child living in a contemporary setting Spellhorn & the Wild Ones see Laura as their leader & they know that only through Laura can they reach the safety of the Bright Wilderness. But can the unicorns lead Laura back home to her own world? Powerful & moving a delicious blend of fantasy & reality. ...

Collins Easy Learning practice skills books help children develop their literacy & numeracy skills through lots of fun activities. Colourful motivating activities make learning fun. Helpful tips & answers are included to help support learning. * Easy to use
- clear guidance for parent & child * Easy to learn
- colourful & engaging activities keep motivation levels high * Easy to remember
- information & activities organised in clear memorable chunks


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Collins Primary Focus: Spelling Introductory Pupil Book is aimed at age 6+. In each unit a focus introduces the spelling rule which is supported by examples & visual cues. Three follow-up activities allow children to practise develop & extend their understanding. Progress Units ensure consolidation of work covered in the series. * Spelling rules are developed over the series to consolidate & build skills * The focus on phonetic spelling & word structure demonstrates clear links between spelling & grammar * Learning aims clearly stated as a question at the beginning of each unit * Engages all children with a colourful design & a range of exciting new artwork ...

Collins Primary Focus: Spelling Pupil Book 1 is aimed at age 7+. In each unit a focus introduces the spelling rule which is clearly explained & supported by examples & visual cues. Three follow-up activities allow children to practise develop & extend their understanding. Progress Units ensure consolidation of work covered in the series. * Spelling rules are developed over the series to consolidate & build skills * The focus on phonetic spelling & word structure demonstrates clear links between spelling & grammar * Learning aims clearly stated as a question at the beginning of each unit * Engages all children with a colourful design & a range of exciting new artwork ...

This all-in-one book is ideal for helping students improve their spelling punctuation & grammar
- & pick up top marks for SP&G
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In GCSE English Literature Geography History & RS 5% of the marks are now awarded for spelling punctuation & grammar. This book is a clear & succinct guide to avoiding common SP&G mistakes with plenty of useful advice for picking up as many marks as possible. There are also practice questions for each topic to test students' understanding of the important points. ...