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"First published in 1946, this humane epic novel is set in rural Iceland in the early twentieth century. Bjartus is a sheep farmer determined to eke a living from a blighted patch of land. Nothing, not merciless weather, nor his family will come between him and his goal of financial independence. Only A...
The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits
Lewis Carroll; Oleg Lipchenko (Illustrator)
"The Hunting of the Snark" was first published in 1876, eleven years after "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and four years after "Through the Looking-Glass." It is a master-piece of nonsense and is connected to "Through the Looking-Glass" by its use of vocabulary from the poem "Jabberwocky." "The Hunt...
Pigeon Post (#6 Swallows and Amazons: Vintage Classics)
'Barbecued billygoats!' Can you imagine finding gold? That's just what the Swallows and Amazons and Dick and Dorothea decide to hunt for in the hills high above the lake. But it's a hot and dry summer and water is in scarce supply. Worse still for the troubled campers, they have competition: Squashy Hat...
The Wardens (Brotherhood of Thieves #1)
A brotherhood of treasure hunters. A terrifying enemy. Five young recruits. The race is on. Caspan hates life as a thief on the streets, so he leaps at the chance to join a secret order sanctioned by the King. The Brotherhood seeks the lost magical weapons of an ancient race that will help them fight th...
What If
This is a new standalone novel by the bestselling new adult author of the Breathing series. What if you had a second chance to meet someone for the first time? Cal Logan is shocked to see Nicole Bentley sitting across from him at a coffee shop thousands of miles from their hometown. After all, no one ha...
The Prank: The Best of Young Chekhov
"The Prank" is a major international literary discovery: the young Anton Chekhov's own selection of the best of his early work, here appearing for the first time in any language as the single volume its author intended it to be, and featuring two stories that have not been translated into English before...
Wisdom of Not Knowing
A deeply affirming exploration of the challenges and possibilities of the unknown--with meditations and exercises that can help transform the fear and uncertainty of "not knowing" into a sense of openness, curiosity, and bravery. For most of us the unknown is both friend and foe. At times it can be a so...
A Wrinkle in Time
A New York Times BestsellerA Newbery Medal Award-winnerTime Quintet Series (Book 1)It was a dark and stormy night; Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and her mother had come down to the kitchen for a midnight snack when they were upset by the arrival of a most disturbing stranger."Wild nights...
Witchcraft - A Ladybird Expert Book
Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Witchcraft is a clear, simple and entertaining introduction to the magical myths that have coloured the popular imagination for centuries. Written by celebrated historian and broadcaster Dr Suzannah Lipscomb, Witchcraft explores the moment in history when witches...
The Meaning of Rice - And Other Tales from the Belly of Japan
**Shortlisted for the 2017 AndrU Simon Food and Drink Book Awards** 'The next Bill Bryson.' New York Times In this often hilarious yet deeply researched book, food and travel writer Michael Booth and his family embark on an epic journey the length of Japan to explore its dazzling food culture. They find...
How Fascism Works - The Politics of Us and Them
"Reveals how the liberties of the people wither when voters embrace politicians who promote the divisive politics of us versus them."--David Cay Johnston, author of The Making of Donald Trump and It's Even Worse Than You Think "This is an important and essential book."--Errol Morris, filmmaker and ...
Run for Your Life (#3 Derek Dool Supercool)
Adrian Beck; Scott Edgar (Illustrator)
Derek's not a natural athlete - far from it! But when AWESOMENESS is on the line, he's willing to do what it takes. But all Derek's plans go out the window when the race begins. Could the rumours of a scary old witch who lurks in the bush turn out to be TRUE?...
On this Day: A History of the World in 366 Days
Ever wonder what happened 100 years ago on your birthday? What about on Christmas Day in the year 800? Or Halloween in the distant past? You might be surprised by what you find out. On This Day is a history book with a difference. Travel back in time and discover the weird and wonderful things that happ...
Emotional Female
A passionate account of the toxic culture of bullying and overwork that junior doctors can experience in the workplace as part of their training.Yumiko Kadota was every Asian parent's dream- model student, top of her class in medical school and on track to becoming a surgeon. A self-confessed workaholic...
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