Lucas Smothers nineteen & from the wrong end of town has been arrested for the rape & murder of a local girl. His lawyer Billy Bob Holland is convinced of Lucass innocence but proving it means unearthing the truth from a seething mass of deceit & corruption. A corruption endemic in the way it can be only in a gossipy small town where everybody knows everybody elses business. Billy Bobs relationship with Lucass family is not an easy one
- years back he was a close friend of Mrs Smothers too close according to her husband Vernon. & when Lucas overhears gruesome tales of serial murder from a neighbouring cell in the local lock-up the waters are muddied even further & Lucas himself looks like a candidate for an untimely death.
...

A forbidden romance. A deadly plague. Earths fate hinges on one girl.. .CINDER a gifted mechanic in New Beijing is also a cyborg. Shes reviled by her stepmother & blamed for her stepsisters sudden illness. But when her life becomes entwined with the handsome Prince Kais she finds herself at the centre of a violent struggle between the desires of an evil queen
- & a dangerous temptation. Cinder is caught between duty & freedom loyalty & betrayal. Now she must uncover secrets about her mysterious past in order to protect Earths future. This is not the fairytale you remember. But its one you wont forget.
...

Prince Trunky is on the lookout for a bride & the whole kingdom is invited to a ball. The Warty Sisters are determined to keep Cinderella at home & snag the handsome bachelor for themselves but the Furry Godmouse has other ideas. The moment Cinderelephant trips into his arms Prince Trunky knows that she is his one true love but can he track down the lady who fits her dainty (well
- almost dainty) slipper? Emma Dodd is on rip-roaring form with this hilarious take on a well-loved fairy tale.
...

Read it yourself" is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in the " Read it yourself with Ladybird" series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This " Read it yourself" version of " Cinderella" is a level 1 title & so suitable for children who are beginning to learn to read. The story is told simply using short sentences & a small number of frequently repeated words. Trust Ladybird to help your child learn to read & become a confident reader." ...

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing & reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Forced into a life of drudgery & housework by her wicked stepmother & stepsisters Cinderella is devastated when they are invited to the princes ball & she has to stay at home. But when her fairy godmother turns up everything changes... ...

Seated in her nest of ashes Cinderella embodies human misery. The essence of inner & outer nobility she is the envy of her cruel stepmother & her ugly sisters. Using this familiar story Ann & Barry Ulanov explore the psychological & theological aspects of envy & goodness. In their interpretation of the tale they move back & forth between internal & external issues--from how feminine & masculine parts of persons fit or do not fit together to how individuals conduct their lives with those of the same & opposite sexes how they conflict compete or join harmoniously. The central role of envy in determining the very nature of our society--its politics for example--is the authors think crucial. The authors focus on the nature of goodness as it surfaces in the envy experience. They reflect on its abundance ability to unite disparate parts its abiding presence & its joy & conclude with a brief review of the psychological literature on envy. ...

Lily Larkin is the youngest of six & the least important member of her family. With their father dead & their mother a stranger to them she must stay at home & keep house whilst her elder siblings go out to work. As she goes about her daily chores her head is full of dreams. & she longs for the day she can have a life of her own. When a fire threatens to destroy the nearby docks Lilys act of kindness towards a handsome foreigner has disastrous consequences for the whole family. For shortly afterwards they are thrown out of their home & have no choice but to move into two mean rooms above the fire station where Lilys brothers work. Here the family struggles to make ends meet. But just when things might be looking up for them all Lily makes a terrible error of judgement. In anger her eldest brother turns her from the door. Forced onto the streets Lily wonders if shell ever see her family again... ...

Fans of fairy tales will delight in this breathtakingly beautiful special gift book. Open up Cinderellas keepsake diary & step inside her world. Sit with her in the cinders as she performs her endless chores watch as her fairy godmother waves that magic wand & discover Cinderellas joy as she dances with a handsome stranger at the most marvellous ball imaginable! With three removable novelties this is the ultimate happily ever after book. ...

A big sister is horrified when she can't fit into her swimming costume. Her BOTTOM IS SOO BIG! But her little sister has some good advice. There follows a wonderful romp through history & fairyland as the little sister explains exactly why a big bottom can be useful. Father Christmas needs one for crash landings & if you are a queen a big bum is vital to keep you comfy while sitting on your throne.. . Once again Nicholas Allan combines laugh-out-loud humour with real insight that cannot fail to make you smile. ...

Cinema: The Whole Story" takes a close look at the key time periods genres & key works in world cinema. It places the burgeoning world of cinema in the context of social & cultural developments that have taken place since its beginnings. Organized chronologically the book traces the evolution of cinematic development from the earliest days of film projection to the multiscreen cinemas & super-technology of today. Illustrated in-depth text charts every genre of cinema from the first silent films to epic blockbusters CGI graphics & groundbreaking effects of the 21st century. " Cinema: The Whole Story" is an indispensable book for all those who love watching & reading about films & who want to understand more about the world of cinema." ...