None of the great Victorian novels is more vivid and readable than The Mayor of Casterbridge. Set in the heart of Hardy's Wessex, the 'partly real, partly dream country' he founded on his native Do...
In the hope of saving her brother's life, should a woman submit to rape? Should the law be respected when its administrator is corrupt? How powerful in the state should religion become? Although Me...
Middlemarch is a complex tale of idealism, disillusion, profligacy, loyalty and frustrated love. This penetrating analysis of the life of an English provincial town during the time of social unrest...
Find out about many different minibeasts and where they live. What do spiders eat? How do bees help us? Why don't we like flies? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of tradition...
"I want to go on a trip," said Moomin. Moomin, Snorkmaiden, Moominmamma, Moominpappa and Little My look for treasure.Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional...
When fifteen-year-old orphan John Trenchard is banished by his Aunt Jane, he goes to live at the local inn with the mysterious Elzevir Block, whose son has been killed by Customs Officers. Unoffici...
When fifteen-year-old orphan John Trenchard is banished by his Aunt Jane, he goes to live at the local inn with the mysterious Elzevir Block, whose son has been killed by Customs Officers. Unoffici...
Aristotle (384-322BC) is the philosopher who has most influence on the development of western culture, writing on a wide variety of subjects including the natural sciences as well as the more stric...
Aristotle (384-322BC) is the philosopher who has most influence on the development of western culture, writing on a wide variety of subjects including the natural sciences as well as the more stric...
The Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother - 1984 itself: these terms and concepts have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about f...
Set in the mid-19th century, and written from the author's first-hand experience, North and South follows the story of the heroine's movement from the tranquil but moribund ways of southern England...
Oliver escapes the workhouse he goes to London. What happens when the Artful Dodger takes Oliver to meet Fagin and his gang?Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional ta...
Dickens had already achieved renown with The Pickwick Papers. With Oliver Twist his reputation was enhanced and strengthened. The novel contains many classic Dickensian themes - grinding poverty, d...
Translated by J.J. Graham, revised by F.N. Maude Abridged and with an Introduction by Louise Willmot.On War is perhaps the greatest book ever written about war. Carl von Clausewitz, a P...
This is an intense drama of love, deception, jealousy and destruction. Desdemona's love for Othello, the Moor, transcends racial prejudice; but the envious Iago conspires to devastate their lives. ...
Nee-naw, nee-naw! Emergency heroes to the rescue! Join Peppa and friends in this action-packed sticker scene book all about emergency heroes. With fires to put out, cars to rescue and a...
Peppa and her family have lots of fun with old things, But then Miss Rabbit gets Daddy Pig's car!Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, mo...
A fantastic Peppa Pig library that's great value for Peppa Pig fans!! Six chunky little books in a pretty little case. The perfect gift for your little piglet.
This adorable book is brought to you by the best-loved characters from the number one award-winning preschool children's TV show on Channel 5 and Nickelodeon - Peppa Pig! The perfect present for Da...
Peppa is learning to write. Would you like to practise, too? Follow the guides to make the letters and shapes.This brillant book helps children improve pencil control and develop key fi...