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Brand: Canongate Books
EAN: 9780815346289
MPN: 9780815346289
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Title in This Set: 1. The Humans 2. Notes on a Nervous Planet 3. How to Stop Time Description: The Humans THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. OR IS THERE? After an 'incident' one wet Friday night where he is found walking naked through the streets of Cambridge, Professor Andrew Martin is not feeling quite himself. Food sickens him. Clothes confound him. Even his loving wife and teenage son are repulsive to him. He feels lost amongst an alien species and hates everyone on the planet. Everyone, that is, except Newton, and he's a dog. Who is he really? And what could make someone change their mind about the human race . . . ? Notes on a Nervous Planet The world is messing with our minds. What if there was something we could do about it? Looking at sleep, news, social media, addiction, work and play, Matt Haig invites us to feel calmer, happier and to question the habits of the digital age. This book might even change the way you spend your precious time on earth. How to Stop Time HOW MANY LIFETIMES DOES IT TAKE TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE? Tom Hazard has a dangerous secret. He may look like an ordinary 41-year-old history teacher, but he's been alive for centuries. From Elizabethan England to Jazz-Age Paris, from New York to the South Seas, Tom has seen it all. As long as he keeps changing his identity, he can stay one step ahead of his past - and stay alive. The only thing he must not do is fall in love. But what if the one thing he can't have just happens to be the one thing that might save him?
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Brand: DK Children
EAN: 9783974761351
MPN: 9783974761351
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Title in This Set: 1. Dinosaur Club: A Triceratops Charge 2. Dinosaur Club: The T-Rex Attack 3. Dinosaur Club: Saving the Stegosaurus 4. Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus 5. Dinosaur Club: The Compsognathus Chase 6. Dinosaur Club: Catching the Velociraptor 7. Dinosaur Club: Escaping the Liopleurodon 8. Dinosaur Club: On the Trail of a T. Rex: World Book Day 2024 Description: Dinosaur Club: A Triceratops Charge Jamie and Tess cant wait to return to their secret world of dinosaurs for a new adventure. But they'll have to be careful. The last thing they want is to get in the Way of a herd of stampeding Triceratops! Dinosaur Club: The T-Rex Attack When Jamie and Tess discover a secret cave that lets them travel back to the time of the dinosaurs. a whole world of adventure awaits them. It's amazing, but dangerous. too! They'll definitely need help from their friends in Dinosaur Club. Dinosaur Club: Saving the Stegosaurus On their latest adventure in Dino World, Jamie and Tess get caught in a raging storm. During the chaos. a stegosaurus egg is swept away downriver. It's up to the kids to rescue egg and return it to safety the before it's too late. Dinosaur Club: Tracking the Diplodocus In Dino World, Jamie and Tess come across a diplodocus with a splinter in its mouth. Before they can pull it out, the diplodocus panics and flees. The kids are determined to help the giant herbivore...but they'll have to find it first! Dinosaur Club: The Compsognathus Chase On a trip to Dino World, Jamie and Tess encounter some dinosaurs they have never seen before. Before long, the kids realise that the dinosaurs need their help, and they will need to risk it all to save their new friends. Dinosaur Club: Catching the Velociraptor Jamie and Tess had planned on taking a relaxing trip to Dino World, but things quickly change when Jamie's tablet is stolen by a velociraptor! The kids must find a way to get it back safely, or they won't be able to contact the rest of the club... Dinosaur Club: Escaping the Liopleurodon In this adventure, Jamie and Tess head to the Jurassic period to do a little prehistoric fishing. But they get more than they bargained for when they encounter an enormous plesiosaur with an equally enormous appetite! Dinosaur Club: On the Trail of a T. Rex: World Book Day 2024 Travel back in time on a prehistoric journey to the world of the dinosaurs in this chapter book series! Dive into an exciting Jurassic world and travel back in time with the Dinosaur Club. These character-driven dinosaur books explore different dinosaur species through a thrilling adventure story. Meet Jamie, a member of the Dinosaur Club. They are a network of kids around the world who love to share dinosaur knowledge, help identify fossils, post dino discoveries, and chat about all things prehistoric. Jamie has just moved to Ammonite Bay, a stretch of coastline famous for its fossils. He is busy exploring when he discovers some dinosaur footprints and is transported back to the...
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Brand: Usborne Publishing Ltd
EAN: 9781474974394
MPN: 9781474974394
Category: Books & Magazines

Summary My First Phonics Reading Library from Usborne is a fantastic introduction to the broader world of reading. These books use simple rhyming language and essential vocabulary to help kids learn how the sounds they make relate to the words on the page. Every volume in this twenty book collection is fully illustrated, with fourteen by David Semple and six by Fred Blunt. Kids will love their charming styles and vibrant use of colour, and their love will make them want to learn. Among the many funny stories are Underpants for Ants, where a mouse has to knit underwear for the chilly ants. There’s also Spider in a Glider, where the intelligent arachnid inventor has to turn her many hands to heroism. And who could forget Seal at the Wheel, where a speeding seal learns the hard way about careful driving. All these unforgettable tales and more are included in this set. The stories are written by Russell Punter, Lesley Simms, and Mairi Mackinnon with care and humour. Children will love exploring these stories that will help them learn how words work together in sentences. They'll be able to build their vocabulary while learning about animals, colours, shapes and more. Your child will love each story as they learn in an engaging manner that keeps them entertained throughout the entire book. This collection is perfect for parents who want their kids to grow up loving books as much as they do. And it's never too early to start building those lifelong skills! Usborne has been a trusted publisher of children’s books for nearly fifty years. They collaborate with literacy experts to make sure their books follow the latest educational guidance. My First Phonics Reading Library brings together twenty stories in a great value collection, the perfect kickstart to any child’s reading career. We stock many other terrific educational books and non-fiction perfect for studying at home or supporting what they’re learning at school or nursery. When they’ve finished this set, your kid can move onto the Usborne Reading Programme or one of the many other reading libraries that we stock. Whether it’s kids' books or their first phonics books , we stock an extensive range of literature for you to get your hands on and get them ahead of reading. Shop now! Titles in the set: Cow Takes a Bow Snail Brings the Mail Bee Makes Tea Underpants for Ants Croc Gets a Shock Crow in the Snow Spider in a Glider Seal at the Wheel Ape's Great Escape Chimp with a Limp Hyena Ballerina Giraffe in the Bath Goat in a Boat Bug in a Rug Kangaroo at the Zoo Mole in a Hole Lizard in a Blizzard Flamingo plays Bingo Raccoon on the Moon Llamas in Pyjamas Description: From a raccoon who's off to the moon to a hyena who longs to become a ballerina, our Phonics Readers are a delight to share with young children. Specially designed to develop essential language and early reading, each entertaining story has simple rhyming text and stylish illustrations throughout. Containing 20 Phonics Readers favourites,...
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Brand: Chicken House Ltd
EAN: 9781911490272
MPN: 9781911490272
Category: Books & Magazines

This paperback collection features the five thrilling novels in the dystopian survival adventure series The Maze Runner by James Dashner. This box set features all of the books in the best-selling series including The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, The Kill Order and The Fever Code. The books are written from the perspective of sixteen-year-old Thomas, as he arrives in the Glade in the centre of a giant labyrinth filled with the most terrifying half-human, half-machine creatures designed to brutally kill anyone that tries to escape the Maze. Like the many other kids before him, Thomas has no recollection of any memories of life before the Maze, except for his name. But Thomas’ arrival sparks a change. With more dangerous tests lurking around the corner getting closer and closer, threatening their safe haven, can the Gladers escape the dreaded maze in time? But even if they do escape, they have to worry about the deadly Flare disease that continues to ravage the population outside of the Maze walls. Victims of the Flare are said to slowly decay as the virus eats away at the brain, turning those infected into bloodthirsty “Cranks” who are capable of torturing and killing any that cross their path. But now, the Gladers have an important choice to make if they are to plan their escape. Are they all immune or at risk of infection? Would it be safer to stay trapped in the maze or to find the WICKED organisation and demand their memories back? With no recollection of their past, can they really trust each other? With dividing decisions and rising tensions, the group must appoint a leader to guide them on the right path to survival. The fate of the world is in their hands, whether they know it yet or not. And if there’s one thing they must remember, it's that: WICKED is good… This is a fantastic series to keep any dystopian action fans aged 11+ entertained for hours, filled with action-packed adventures, death-defying stunts and horrifying creatures sure to keep you up at night. This collection is perfect for fans of other dystopian YA books such as Suzanne Collin's The Hunger Games trilogy and Veronica Roth’s Divergent series for more action-packed adventures, terrible twists and life-changing sacrifices. About the Author: James Smith Dashner is an American speculative fiction writer, best known for his young adult fantasy series The Maze Runner and The 13th Reality series. The Maze Runner series has 5 books in total, with the two recent books serving as prequels. The first three books are now major motion pictures based on the best-selling series and directed by Wes Ball. The Maze Runner series was his most widely distributed work, standing for 100 weeks on the New York Times Best Seller list in 2014 just two days after the release of the first movie. Titles In This Set : The Maze Runner The Scorch Trials The Death Cure The Kill Order The Fever Code From the Publisher: The Maze Runner When the doors of the lift crank open, the only...
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Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
EAN: 9789123979851
MPN: 9789123979851
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: 1. Humankind: A Hopeful History 2. Utopia for Realists: And How We Can Get There Description: Humankind: A Hopeful History It's a belief that unites the left and right, psychologists and philosophers, writers and historians. It drives the headlines that surround us and the laws that touch our lives. From Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Dawkins, the roots of this belief have sunk deep into Western thought. Human beings, we're taught, are by nature selfish and governed by self-interest. Humankind makes a new argument: that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people are good. By thinking the worst of others, we bring out the worst in our politics and economics too. In this major book, internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman takes some of the world's most famous studies and events and reframes them, providing a new perspective on the last 200,000 years of human history. From the real-life Lord of the Flies to the Blitz, a Siberian fox farm to an infamous New York murder, Stanley Milgram's Yale shock machine to the Stanford prison experiment, Bregman shows how believing in human kindness and altruism can be a new way to think - and act as the foundation for achieving true change in our society. It is time for a new view of human nature. Utopia for Realists: And How We Can Get There We live in a time of unprecedented upheaval, with questions about the future, society, work, happiness, family and money, and yet no political party of the right or left is providing us with answers. Rutger Bregman, a bestselling Dutch historian, explains that it needn't be this way. Bregman shows that we can construct a society with visionary ideas that are, in fact, wholly implementable. Every milestone of civilization - from the end of slavery to the beginning of democracy - was once considered a utopian fantasy. New utopian ideas such as universal basic income and a 15-hour work week can become reality in our lifetime. This guide to a revolutionary yet achievable utopia is supported by multiple studies, lively anecdotes and numerous success stories. From a Canadian city that once completely eradicated poverty, to Richard Nixon's near implementation of a basic income for millions of Americans, Bregman takes us on a journey through history, beyond the traditional left-right divides, as he introduces ideas whose time has come.
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Brand: Sourcebooks, Inc
EAN: 9785236527156
MPN: 9785236527156
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in this set: 1. There Are No Saints 2. There Is No Devil Description: There Are No Saints She knows he's no saint, but she has no idea she's dancing with the devil. Cole Blackwell values control. He's the hottest sculptor in San Francisco-wealthy, successful, and respected. His only weakness is the dark impulse he carefully conceals. In truth, he's not just an artist: he's a predator, and the city is his hunting ground. Mara Eldritch is a nobody. Broke and damaged, she works three jobs while creating paintings no one will ever see. When a chance encounter throws Mara into Cole's path, her escape from certain death fascinates Cole. More than that-it fixates him. He begins stalking her, discovering there's more to the struggling misfit than he would have guessed. She makes him feel things he never thought he could feel. Want things he thought he'd never want. He doesn't know if he should protect her at all costs or destroy her before she ruins him. He's losing control, breaking the rules that have kept his true nature hidden from the world. Mara knows he's dangerous, but Cole is the only person who's ever recognized her talent, and it leads her heart astray, straight into the dark. Cole can teach her to get what she wants...but what might this vicious killer want in return? There Is No Devil Just because he couldn't kill her doesn't mean his enemy won't. Cole and Mara's relationship has grown to consume them both. Cole, sculptor and killer, finds himself adrift in a depth of feeling he's never known, while Mara, unafraid of his darkness, is blossoming into a successful artist, shaking off the trauma of her youth to finally chase success. For the first time in both their lives, they might actually be...happy. But the past has a long shadow. Alastor Shaw is the Beast of the Bay, a frenzy-killer who once hoped to share his hunting ground with Cole. They never chased the same prey...until the night they both laid eyes on Mara Eldritch. And now, when Shaw realizes the cold-hearted Cole has fallen in love with the girl they once targeted, he plans to destroy him, using Mara as his weapon and pawn. Cole will do anything to protect Mara, including making her strong enough to protect herself. And soon, he finds himself tempting her deeper and deeper into the depths of violence she never thought she'd commit. Shaw's hunt won't stop. Neither will Cole's love. When the time comes for Mara to act, will she be ready to do what needs to be done?
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Brand: Pan Macmillan
EAN: 9781035034420
MPN: 9781035034420
Category: Books & Magazines

Titles in This Set : 1. Blue Lightning 2. Raven Black 3. White Nights 4. Red Bones 5. Cold Earth 6. Thin Air 7. Dead Water 8. Wild Fire Description : Blue Lightning With the autumn storms raging, Fair Isle feels cut off from the rest of the world. Trapped, tension is high and tempers become frayed. Enough to drive someone to murder . . . A woman's body is discovered at the renowned Fair Isles bird observatory, with feathers threaded through her hair. The islanders react with fear and anger. Detective Jimmy Perez has no support from the mainland and must investigate the old-fashioned way. He soon realizes that this is no crime of passion - but a murder of cold and calculated intention. There's no way off the island until the storms abate - and so the killer is also trapped, just waiting for the opportunity to strike again. Raven Black It is a cold January morning and Shetland lies buried beneath a deep layer of snow. Trudging home, Fran Hunter's eye is drawn to a vivid splash of colour on the white ground, ravens circling above. It is the strangled body of her teenage neighbour Catherine Ross. As Fran opens her mouth to scream, the ravens continue their deadly dance . . . The locals on the quiet island stubbornly focus their gaze on one man - loner and simpleton Magnus Tait. But when police insist on opening out the investigation a veil of suspicion and fear is thrown over the entire community. For the first time in years, Catherine's neighbours nervously lock their doors, whilst a killer lives on in their midst. White Nights When Shetland detective Jimmy Perez finds a body in a hut used by fishermen it seems to be a straightforward case of suicide. He recognizes the victim - a stranger with amnesia who had disrupted a local party the night before his death. Yet this is no desperate act of anguish, but the work of a cold and calculating killer. As Perez investigates, he finds himself mired in the hidden secrets of the small Biddista community. Then another body is found. Perez knows he must break the cycle before another death occurs. But this is a crazy time of year when night blurs into day and nothing is quite as it seems . . . Red Bones When an elderly woman is shot in what appears to be a tragic accident, Shetland detective Jimmy Perez is called to investigate the mystery. The sparse landscape and the emptiness of the sea have bred a fierce and secretive people. As Jimmy looks to the islanders for answers, he finds instead two feuding families whose envy, greed and bitterness have lasted generations. Then there's another murder and, as the spring weather shrouds the island in claustrophobic mists, Jimmy must dig up old secrets to stop a new killer from striking again . . . Cold Earth In the dark days of a Shetland winter, torrential rain triggers a landslide that crosses the main Lerwick-Sumburgh road and sweeps down to the sea. At the burial of his old friend Magnus Tait, Jimmy Perez watches the flood of mud and peaty water smash through a...
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