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Requiem

Oliver Lauren, 2005

The thrilling climax to one of the most eagerly awaited series since The Hunger Games and Twilight. I've started dreaming of Portland again. Like a monster from one of the ghost stories we used to tell as kids, the past has been finding its way in. It bubbles up through the cracks when I'm not paying attention, and pulls at me with greedy fingers. This is what they warned me about for all those years: the heavy weight in my chest, the nightmare-fragments that follow me even in waking life. I warned you, Aunt Carol says in my head. We told you, Rachel says... Подробнее

Funeral Note

Jardine Quintin, 2005

The brilliant new Bob Skinner mystery by the master of crime fiction, his most ambitious ever. After a tip-off, a man's body is exhumed from a shallow grave in Edinburgh. Murder surely, yet he died from natural causes, so, case closed? Indeed was there ever a case? But Chief Constable Skinner and his people keep on digging. Who was the man, why was he buried so reverentially, and by whom? Meanwhile corruption is discovered within the force, and an investigation launched. Immersed in crises, his marriage heading for the rocks, Skinner finds his very career hanging in the balance, its fate beyond his control. In a tale seen through the eyes of each of its leading players, Quintin Jardine, the Crimemaster, lays mystery upon mystery until the greatest threat of all those facing the Chief is revealed, and a deadly race begins. Can he win out, or will his life implode? Подробнее

13 Rue Therese

Shapiro Elena Mauli, 2011

An American in Paris falls in love with two women, one of whom he can only only imagine, in this wonderful debut. As he settles into his new office in Paris, American academic Trevor Stratton discovers a box full of century-old artifacts. The pictures, letters and objects in the box relate to the life of Louise Brunet, a Frenchwoman who lived through both World Wars. Trevor begins to piece together the story of Louise's life: her love for a cousin who died in the war, her marriage to a man who works for her father, and her attraction to a neighbour in her building at 13 rue Therese. As he becomes enamored with the charming, feisty Louise of his imagination, he notices another alluring Frenchwoman, his clerk Josianne, who planted the mysterious box in his office, and with whom he decides he is falling in love. Подробнее

The Storyteller

Picoult Jodi, 2005

Sage is a young woman whose new friend, retired teacher and pillar of the community Josef Weber, tells her he was an SS guard at Auschwitz — and he wants her to kill him. Sage's grandmother is a Holocaust survivor. What do you do when evil lives next door? Picoult explores issues of justice, retribution and forgiveness in this mesmerising and heartbreaking new novel. Подробнее

A Street Cat Named Bob

Bowen James, 2012

When James Bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldn't resist helping the strikingly intelligent tom cat, whom he quickly christened Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas. Soon the two were inseparable and their diverse, comic and occasionally dangerous adventures would transform both their lives, slowly healing the scars of each other's troubled pasts. A Street Cat Named Bob is a moving and uplifting story that will touch the heart of anyone who reads it. Подробнее

United Kingdom

Adams Julia, 2012

Each title looks at each country through a variety of themes such as location, landscape and climate, population and health, settlements, family life, religion and beliefs, education and learning, employment and economy, industry and trade, farming and food, transport and communications, leisure and tourism and environment and wildlife.Includes maps, statistics panels and simple graphs and charts; and a topic web showing links with this series to other subject areas. Подробнее

United Kingdom

Atkinson Tim, 1998

Each title looks at each country through a variety of themes such as location, landscape and climate, population and health, settlements, family life, religion and beliefs, education and learning, employment and economy, industry and trade, farming and food, transport and communications, leisure and tourism and environment and wildlife.Includes maps, statistics panels and simple graphs and charts; and a topic web showing links with this series to other subject areas. Подробнее

I Don't Care: Learning About Respect

Moses Brian, 1998

Deals with respect — meaning admiration, concern and consideration. The book explains that we should respect others' opinions, feelings and privacy, also rules, the places we visit and animals. It also looks at disrespect — at people who don't take care of property, or are rude to others. This is one of a series of books which help children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion at home, in the classroom or in assemblies. Подробнее

I'll Do It: Learning About Responsibility

Moses Brian, 1998

Encourages children to take responsibility for themselves and their actions. Situations include doing a few small jobs around the house and looking after a younger brother or sister. The book looks at the good effects that result from being sensible and responsible both at home and at school. This book is one of a series which helps children to develop their own value system and make responsible decisions. Notes for parents and teachers show how ideas in the books can be used as starting points for further discussion at home and in the classroom or in assemblies. Подробнее

Heracles and the Terrible Tasks

Cottrill Peter, 2011

Heracles must serve King Eurystheus and do whatever the king orders. From beating a man-eating lion with his bare hands, to stealing apples from the gardens of Zeus, Heracles is given a list of death-defying tasks by the king! Подробнее

Odysseus and the Wooden Horse Odysseus and his Greek soldiers must find a way to break into the city of Troy or they will never be able to win the war... Подробнее

All About the Great Fire of London 1666

Robson Pam, 2002

This book is ideal for school project work or for those who want an 'at-a-glance' overview of The Great Fire of London. This work is complete with descriptions of how and where the fire started, how the people of London coped, and how it was eventually overcome. The timeline, glossary and clearly-headed spreads make it easy to refer to essential dates, facts and personalities. Maps, contemporary paintings and pictures of artefacts all help bring the topic to life. Подробнее

Becoming Queen Elizabeth II

Clements Gillian, 2012

When Elizabeth was born, no-one imagined that she would one day be Queen — so how did this happen? Read all about Queen Elizabeth II's story in this engaging picture book. This book is part of a series of picture books, Famous People, Great Events, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history. Written by successful authors, they are enjoyable reads which are packed with facts and colourful illustrations. Each book includes a timeline of key dates, a quiz and index. Подробнее

Just So Stories: The Elephant's Child

James Robert, 2011

Simple retellings of Rudyard Kipling's Just So stories with bright, fun illustrations, for children who are just starting to read on their own. In this story, the Elephant's child never, ever stops asking questions. But when he determines to find out what Crocodile eats for his dinner, he's in for a surprise! Подробнее

Hiccup the Viking Who Was Seasick

Cowell Cressida, 2008

So who will save the day when everything goes disgustingly wrong aboard ship and all the big Vikings lose their cool? This wonderfully witty fable will delight all those who have ever faced up to their worse fears. Подробнее

Hiccup the Viking Who Was Seasick

Cowell Cressida, 2011

So who will save the day when everything goes disgustingly wrong aboard ship and all the big Vikings lose their cool? This wonderfully witty fable will delight all those who have ever faced up to their worse fears. Подробнее

Miki

Mackey Stephen, 2009

On Midwinter Eve, Miki and her friend Penguin find their wishes come true, as they are given a little tree to brighten up their cold, dark home. However, keeping the fairy lights twinkling takes more energy than even the great Polar Bear can muster. Miki's friends worry when she suddenly disappears, but her magical underwater journey provides her with a light that is everlasting. Set in a timeless, frozen place with dark blue skies and stark snowy landscapes in beautiful tones, this book evokes winter so thoroughly that the reader cannot fail to snuggle up somewhere cosy and read it. Подробнее

Mixed Up Fairy Tales

Robinson Hilary, 2005

This hilarious flap book allows you to mix and match fairy tales and create your own sensible or silly stories! Great fun! What would happen if Goldilocks had two horrid stepsisters and fell asleep for a hundred years? Would she be woken by a hungry wolf or Little Red Riding Hood's Granny? This fantastic split page book allows the reader to mix and match different combinations of fairy tales with hilarious results. Подробнее

The Party Pony

Daniels Lucy, 2007

A party with pony rides sounds like great fun to Mandy! But when Sparky the pony gets stung by a bee he can't wear a saddle. How can he give the party guests rides? Just in time, Mandy makes a lucky discovery... Подробнее

Pegasus and the New Olympians

O'Hearn Kate, 2012

Just as Emily is getting used to life as the Flame of Olympus, news from the human world disrupts the peace... There's been a Pegasus spotting on Earth. Tornado Warning is as beautiful and mysterious as the mythological winged-stallion, but has been born and bred on Earth. Emily and her friends are determined to find out the truth before Jupiter of Olympus gets involved and fly back to the human world to investigate. Their new mission takes them through the Nevada desert from Area 51 to Las Vegas where they discover a sinister conspiracy. Emily is convinced that they will trace it back to their old enemies — the corrupt governmental agency, the CRU. But what they find is bigger and more dangerous than they ever expected. and will pit Olympian against Human in a war of epic proportions. With the fate of two worlds in her hands, Emily must make an impossible choice, otherwise everything she has ever known and loved will be destroyed. Join Emily astride the magnificent winged-stallion, Pegasus, as she embarks on a new flight of adventure through worlds both old and new. 'Anyone who enjoys mythology will find much to love in Pegasus and the Flame. Kate O'Hearn serves up a winning mix of modern adventure and classic fantasy'. Подробнее

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