After a terrible misunderstanding poor Timmy Tiptoes ends up deep inside the trunk of a dead tree with no means of getting out. Luckily the chipmunk who lived there was very friendly & kind to Timmy. Before long a strong wind blows the top off the dead tree trunk but poor Timmy can't get himself out on account of eating far too many nuts & being a little bit too round! Beatrix wrote this story to appeal directly to her American fans & featured animals of American origin (grey squirrels chipmunks & a black bear) all living happily in the Lake District woods! The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes" is number twelve in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books the titles of which are as follows: " The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; " The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; " The Tailor of Gloucester"; " The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; " The Tale of Two Bad Mice"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle"; " The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher"; " The Tale of Tom Kitten"; " The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"; " The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse"; " The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes"; " The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse"; " The Tale of Mr. Tod"; " The Tale of Pigling Bland"; " The Tale of Samuel Whiskers"; " The Tale of The Pie & the Patty-Pan"; " The Tale of Ginger & Pickles"; " The Tale of Little Pig Robinson"; " The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit"; " The Story of Miss Moppet"; " Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes"; & " Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes"." ...

The Tale of Tom Kitten" is set in the cottage garden Beatrix created herself at Hill Top the farm she owned near the village of Sawrey. Tom & his sisters look so smart in their new clothes. When their mother sends them outside while she waits for her visitors she couldn't possibly guess what kind of mess they are going to get themselves into! " The Tale of Tom Kitten" is number eight in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books the titles of which are as follows: " The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; " The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; " The Tailor of Gloucester"; " The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; " The Tale of Two Bad Mice"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle"; " The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher"; " The Tale of Tom Kitten"; " The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"; " The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse"; " The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes"; " The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse"; " The Tale of Mr. Tod"; " The Tale of Pigling Bland"; " The Tale of Samuel Whiskers"; " The Tale of The Pie & the Patty-Pan"; " The Tale of Ginger & Pickles"; " The Tale of Little Pig Robinson"; " The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit"; " The Story of Miss Moppet"; " Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes"; & " Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes"." ...

This is the story of Helen & the judgement of Paris of the gathering Heroes & the siege of Troy; of Achilles & his vulnerable heel reared by the Centaur on wild honey & the marrow of lions; & of Odysseus the last of the Heroes his plan for the wooden Horse & his many adventures on his long journey home to Greece. This title is presented with a beautiful introduction by best-selling author Michelle Paver & additional endmatter including an author profile whos who activities glossary & more. ...

The Tale of Two Bad Mice" is as lively & funny today as it was when it was first written. See the chaos that ensues when Tom Thumb & Hunca Munca two naughty little mice creep into Lucinda & Janes dolls house one morning. They are not happy to discover that the delicious food is made from plaster & wont come off the plates or that the canisters on the dresser dont contain real rice & coffee only coloured beans! They set about taking things to make their little home more comfortable but end up creating a terrible mess. What will happen when the dolls come home from their walk in the park? " The Tale of Two Bad Mice" is number five in " Beatrix Potters" series of 23 little books the titles of which are as follows: " The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; " The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; " The Tailor of Gloucester"; " The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; " The Tale of Two Bad Mice"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle"; " The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher"; " The Tale of Tom Kitten"; " The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"; " The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies"; " The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse"; " The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes"; " The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse"; " The Tale of Mr. Tod"; " The Tale of Pigling Bland";" The Tale of Samuel Whiskers"; " The Tale of The Pie & the Patty-Pan"; " The Tale of Ginger & Pickles"; " The Tale of Little Pig Robinson"; " The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit"; " The Story of Miss Moppet"; " Appley Dapplys Nursery Rhymes"; & " Cecily Parsleys Nursery Rhymes"." ...

This novel traces the private lives of a group of people caught up in the cataclysm of the French Revolution & the Terror. Dickens based his historical detail on Carlyles The French Revolution & his own observations & investigations during his numerous visits to Paris. ...

Liberty equality fraternity or death;
- the last much the easiest to bestow O Guillotine! Described by Dickens as the best story
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After eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille the aging Dr Manette is finally released & reunited with his daughter in Engl&. There two very different men Charles Darnay an exiled French aristocrat & Sydney Carton a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette. From the tranquil lanes of London they are all drawn against their will to the vengeful bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror & soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine. ...

The Marquis lay there like stone with a knife pushed into his heart. On his chest lay a piece of paper with the words: Drive him fast to the grave. This is from JACQUES. The French Revolution brings terror & death to many people. But even in these troubled times people can still love & be kind. They can be generous & true-hearted.. .and brave. ...

After eighteen years as a political prisoner in the Bastille the aging Dr Manette is finally released & reunited with his daughter in Engl&. There two very different men Charles Darnay an exiled French aristocrat & Sydney Carton a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette. From the tranquil lanes of London they are all drawn against their will to the vengeful bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror & soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine. ...

As the the bicentennary of the French Revolution draws near Dickens' historical novel serves as a timely reminder of nineteenth-century reactions to that great upheaval. Set between 1757 & 1793 A Tale of Two Cities views the causes & effects of the Revolution from an essentially private point of view showing how private experience relates to public history. Dickens' characters are fictional & their political activity is minimal yet all are drawn towards the Paris of the Terror & all become caught up in its web of human suffering & human sacrifice. This edition

Includes:: extensive explanatory notes giving crucial background information about the Revolution & Dickens' sources. 'the best story I have written' Charles Dickens ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more.

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