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William in Trouble (Just William series #7)
by Richmal CromptonEveryone's favourite troublemaker is back causing mayhem!William has a habit of being where he shouldn't be. But the village girls' school is the last place where he's likely to be making mischief . . . isn't it?In William in Trouble by Richmal Crompton, William Brown is back in a collection of fourteen Just William stories with an introduction by TV presenter Richard Madeley, appealing contemporary cover art by Alex T. Smith, along with the original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry.There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.Enjoy more of William's adventures in William the Outlaw and William the Good.
William the Conqueror (Just William series #6)
by Richmal CromptonEveryone's favourite troublemaker is back and up to no good!William is always in trouble, but sometimes it really isn't his fault. It was Ginger who showed him the book about Robin Hood, and it was Violet Elizabeth Bott's idea to steal from the rich and give to the poor.Unfortunately the only rich person they know is Violet's father, so William's latest plan to right the world's wrongs is sure to lead to catastrophe . . .Richmal Crompton's William the Conqueror is a collection of thirteen brilliant Just William stories with an introduction by actor and comedian Charlie Higson, appealing contemporary cover art by Joe Berger, along with the original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry.There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.Enjoy more of William's adventures in William in Trouble and William the Outlaw.
William's Happy Days (Just William series #12)
by Richmal CromptonEveryone's favourite troublemaker, William Brown, is back in Richmal Crompton's William's Happy Days, a hilarious collection of classic Just William stories – with a contemporary cover illustrated by Steven Lenton and an introduction by Outnumbered actor Daniel Roche.When William's mother offers him a birthday party, he is suspicious – what's the catch? Convinced that he will have to do something boring in exchange, William refuses to be caught out. But offers of food, a pet, even hidden treasure are very hard to refuse . . .This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his admirers since 1922.Enjoy more of William's adventures in Still William and William Again.
Willow Cottage – Part One: Sunshine and Secrets (Willow Cottage Series)
by Bella Osborne**The first in a new cosy and heartwarming four-part seasonal series, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley.**
Willow Cottage – Part Two: Christmas Cheer (Willow Cottage Series)
by Bella Osborne**Part two a new cosy and heartwarming four-part seasonal series, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley.**
A Winter Affair: A Wonderful Festive Treat
by Minna HowardA wonderful warm, seasonal treat, whisking you on a magical adventure to the Swiss Alps. Full of food, laughter and fun. Perfect for the fans of Trisha Ashley. With a recent divorce and empty nest Eloise Brandon is facing Christmas alone until a harried phone call from her godfather changes everything. Accepting his challenge, Eloise finds herself en-route to Verbier and to her godfather's chalet in the beautiful Swiss Alps to help cater for some seriously rich, high rolling guests. What ensues makes it a Christmas to remember. A heady alpine mixture of old friends, ex-husbands, mega-rich, super demanding guests, a dishevelled proprietor and Bert the dog. What people are saying about A WINTER AFFAIR: 'This is the perfect winter read' 'Really exciting and page turning' 'Magical, wonderful and Christmassy' 'A truly fantastic festive tale about love and family' 'Loved it from the first page'
A Winter Affair: A Wonderful Festive Treat
by Minna HowardA wonderful warm, seasonal treat, whisking you on a magical adventure to the Swiss Alps. Full of food, laughter and fun. Perfect for the fans of Trisha ashley. With a recent divorce and empty nest Eloise Brandon is facing Christmas alone until a harried phone call from her godfather changes everything. Accepting his challenge, Eloise finds herself en-route to Verbier and to her godfather's chalet in the beautiful Swiss Alps to help cater for some seriously rich, high rolling guests. What ensues makes it a Christmas to remember. A heady alpine mixture of old friends, ex-husbands, mega-rich, super demanding guests, a dishevelled proprietor and Bert the dog. What people are saying about A WINTER AFFAIR: 'This is the perfect winter read' 'Really exciting and page turning' 'Magical, wonderful and Christmassy' 'A truly fantastic festive tale about love and family' 'Loved it from the first page'
Winter at the Dog & Duck (The Dog and Duck Series #1)
by Jill SteeplesA perfect, feel-good romantic novel to curl up with this Christmas. A story of new beginnings, love and friendship. Perfect for the fans of Jenny Colgan and Lucy Diamond. Ellie Browne has left behind her high-flying job in London to return to the charming Buckinghamshire village of Little Leyton. Working shifts at The Dog and Duck pub and running her own doggy-day-care business, Ellie's looking for a much simpler way of life in this idyllic English setting. But Little Leyton's landscape is changing; Johnny Tay, Ellie's ex, wants to pick up where they left off; sultry property developer Max Golding has moved into the village and is ruffling feathers; and rumour has it that the pub, which holds a special place in Ellie's heart, might be sold. Suddenly, life's looking a whole lot more complicated... Can Ellie overcome all the challenges to finally find her one true love? Previously published as Christmas at the Dog & Duck. There's never a dull moment in the life of Ellie Browne... BUY Summer at The Dog & Duck now: search 9781786691798. Here's what people are saying about Winter at the Dog & Duck: 'I LOVED IT' 'Escapist, feel good fiction at its best' 'It completely enchanted me and put a big smile on my face' 'Fun and romance with heart'
A Winter's Wish (Countryside Dreams #3)
by Alice RossA perfect, feel-good festive read about love, life and family. Tis the season to be jolly…isn’t it? Amelia is at breaking point. She’s just lost her job and Doug, the love of her life, still hasn’t broken up with his girlfriend. Surely a trip to the quiet countryside is just what she needs?
Witch Glitch (Witch Wars)
by Sibéal PounderIt's a new era for the Witch Wars witches. Felicity Bat is no longer evil, Tiga has at last found her mum and there's the whole of Silver City to explore. But it's not long before the witches find themselves at the centre of another adventure. When a magical book called The Karens offers to grant Fran the Fabulous Fairy's dearest wish, it seems too good to be true. And it is. Before you can say 'frogknuckles', Tiga and the gang are in a race against time – can they save Fran before she explodes in a large ball of glittery dust?
Witch Watch (Witch Wars)
by Laura Ellen Anderson Ms Sibéal PounderTiga Whicabim loves her new life in the witchy, glitzy, black and white world of Sinkville. Now, suddenly, colour has started seeping back into Ritzy City – first there was a green apple in the middle of the road, and then Miss Heks reappeared in a garish orange dress. Tiga is very suspicious. But Miss Heks is only the tip of a very witchy iceberg. As Tiga, Peggy and Fluffanora soon discover, all the Big Exit witches are back! And they want to destroy Sinkville once and for all.As Aggie Hoof hides in a cupboard, Tiga, Fluffanora and Peggy race to save Sinkville and end up finding an unlikely ally in Felicity Bat, whose irritatingly excellent witchcraft is exactly what they need. The third glitzy adventure in the Witch Wars series, Witch Watch is perfect for fans of The Worst Witch, Eva Ibbotson's hilarious Which Witch?, and Witchworld.
Wolves
by Emily GravettRabbit borrows a book about wolves from the library. He can't put it down! But soon a sinister figure with sharp claws and a bushy tail starts to creep right off the pages. You won't believe your eyes – but if you're a rabbit, you probably should.Brilliantly witty, ingeniously constructed, and with amazing artwork throughout, Wolves has thrilled critics and booksellers alike. Wolves was Emily Gravett's debut book, winning her the Macmillan Prize for Illustration and her first CILIP Kate Greenaway Award.
The Woman Who Upped and Left
by Fiona GibsonA brilliantly funny and uplifting novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author. Perfect for anyone who’s ever wanted to escape it all!
A Woman's Walks (Found on the Shelves #0)
by Colin CampbellA book of exploration and discovery, celebrating the 175th anniversary of The London Library I hum to myself as I stand looking up at the sky, filled to overflowing with the joy of liberty As the British Empire grew, so too did the scope and range of travel writing. From young men seeking outdoor adventure to intrepid ladies of a certain age discovering other cultures, Victorian explorers were going further and writing more.But for Lady Colin Campbell—that infamous almost-divorcee with “the unbridled lust of a Messalina and the indelicate readiness of a common harlot”—travel writing was no sterile, fact-driven pursuit. Her adventures up and down European mountains, through unsavoury and unexpected parts of London, by means of delayed train or unstable bicycle, are more than a guidebook. These highly personal travelling tales are the “Trip Advisor” tours of Victorian Britain, the holiday newsletters of the nineteenth century, and the blog posts of another age.A Woman’s Walks is part of “Found on the Shelves”, published with The London Library. The books in this series have been chosen to give a fascinating insight into the treasures that can be found while browsing in The London Library. Now celebrating its 175th anniversary, with over seventeen miles of shelving and more than a million books, The London Library has become an unrivalled archive of the modes, manners and thoughts of each generation which has helped to form it.
Woozy the Wizard: A Spell to Get Well (Woozy the Wizard #1)
by Elli Woollard'In the faraway village of Snottington SneezeLived a wizened old wizard with knocketty knees.'Woozy the Wizard is a well-meaning wizard who just wants to help his friends. But sometimes his spells (and he) get all mixed up! So then he has to get back on his broom with his pet pig and zoom around the village trying to put things right . . . 'Your spells sometimes flop but you see, we don't mind;We love you, dear wizard, because you are kind.'
Woozy the Wizard: A Broom to Go Zoom (Woozy the Wizard #2)
by Elli WoollardFriendship and fun abound in this full-colour early reader for ages 4+.In the faraway village of Snottington SneezeLived a wizened old wizard with knocketty knees.Woozy the Wizard loves his old broom - not too small, not too big - but it is a little rusty. So when he spies a Shiny New Shop with HOOVERS he can't believe his luck! If only he could make his new hoover go zoom . . . Magic and mishap ensue with Woozy and his pet pig.The second in a brilliant new series featuring charming rhyming text and lovely illustrations, with clear shapes and colours, this is a joy to read aloud, and just right for children moving from large-format picture books to young readers.
Woozy the Wizard: A Present for Pig (Woozy the Wizard #3)
by Elli Woollard"Today is Pig's birthday! Hooray and woo hoo! But I don't have a present. Oh, what shall I do? I need something quickly, I need to be swift. Pig must not guess that I've not got a gift." Woozy the Wizard has forgotten Pig's birthday. Oh no! Pig needs a present. But when all of Woozy's spells go wrong, what will Woozy do? The third book in a brand new series about Woozy the Wizard and his pet Pig - with magic, friendship and a surprise cake! Told in rhyme with bright, bold full-colour illustrations throughout, this is the perfect read for 4+ children who are moving on from picture books but aren't quite ready for chapter books.
The Word Detective: A Life in Words: From Serendipity to Selfie
by John SimpsonLanguage is always changing. No one knows where it is going but the best way to future-cast is to look at the past. John Simpson animates for us a tradition of researching and editing, showing us both the technical lexicography needed to understand a word, and the careful poetry needed to construct its definition. He challenges both the idea that dictionaries are definitive, and the notion that language is falling apart. With a sense of humour, an ability to laugh at bureaucracy and an inclination to question the status quo, John Simpson gives life to the colourful characters at the OED and to the English language itself. He splices his stories with entertaining and erudite diversions into the history and origin of words such as 'kangaroo', 'hot-dog' , 'pommie', 'bicycle' , not ignoring those swearwords often classed as 'Anglo-Saxon' ! The book will speak to anyone who uses a dictionary, 'word people' , history lovers, students and parents.
Word of Mouse
by James PattersonWhat makes Isaiah so unique?First, his fur is as blue as the sky – which until recently was something he'd never seen, but had read all about. That's right – Isaiah can read, and write. He can also talk to humans... if any of them are willing to listen!After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah is separated from his 'mischief' (which is the word for a mouse family) and has to use his special skills to survive in the dangerous outdoors, and hopefully find his missing family. But in a world of cruel cats, hungry owls and terrified people, it's hard for a young mouse to make it alone.When he meets an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey, the two soon learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers.
The World According to Danny Dyer: Life Lessons from the East End (Not A Ser.)
by Danny DyerThis book is a window into the world of Danny Dyer - and he's seen more of the world than most so he's got one or two things to say about it.Tackling such vital questions as 'Where have all the old school boozers gone?' 'Are there such things as ghosts?' and 'Am I middle class?' Danny shares his unique take on life with characteristic honesty and humour and reveals why it is that:· What goes around comes around - he learnt the hard way· You can take the boy out of the East End but you can't take the East End out of the boy· Harold Pinter is a diamond geezer · He told the media training expert to do one· Science can prove that West Ham are the best football club in the world· Him and Joanne are like a team - he's Paul Gascoigne, she's David Batty· The human race isn't evolved enough for TwitterSo, hold on to your titfer, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!
The World's 100 Weirdest Museums: From the Moist Towelette Museum in Michigan to the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb
by Geoff TibballsWhen we think of the world's great museums, we tend to think of the Louvre, the Guggenheim or the Victoria and Albert. We do not immediately think of the Dog Collar Museum, the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum, the Museum of Broken Relationships or Barney Smith's Toilet Seat Art Museum. Yet scattered across the globe are museums dedicated to every conceivable subject, from bananas to Bigfoot, lawnmowers to leprechauns, teapots to tapeworms, mustard to moist towelettes, and pencils to penises. Many are serious collections housed in grand buildings, others are located in tiny premises and are open to visitors by appointment only, often the result of one person's crazy lifetime obsession. This book lists the world's 100 weirdest museums in order of quirkiness, encompassing such delights as The Museum of Witchcraft in Cornwall, a museum in Kentucky that houses 800 ventriloquists' dolls, the Museum of Bad Art in Massachusetts, the Paris Sewer Museum, the French Fry Museum in Bruges, the Museum of Contraception and Abortion in Vienna, the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Tennessee, Japan's Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum (quite possibly the world's only museum devoted to instant noodles), and the Kunstkamera in St Petersburg, home to Peter the Great's collection of oddities including deformed fetuses and the decapitated head of a love rival preserved in vinegar. After all, what holiday is complete until you have seen a 300-year-old decapitated human head in a jar?Each entry will include address, contact and admission details, so the next time you are in Berlin there is no excuse for missing out on a visit to the Currywurst Museum, the world's leading museum dedicated to sausages in hot ketchup.
The World's Gone Loki Trilogy: The Day the World Went Loki, Thor is Locked in my Garage, and Odin Blew up my TV! (Kelpies Ser.)
by Robert J. HarrisThis is an ebook-exclusive omnibus of The World's Gone Loki trilogy. Join brothers Greg and Lewis and their friend Susie for a hilarious, fast-paced adventure through an alternative St Andrews starring norse gods, valkyries and mythical creatures.
The World’s Worst Children
by David WalliamsFrom the world’s favourite author, David Walliams – ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters; all in glorious FULL COLOUR!
Worry with Mother
by Francesca HornakAnyone who has ever given birth knows that a mother’s worrying is never done. Parenting books give wildly contradictory advice, late-night Googling induces blind panic, and, in today’s ultra-competitive environment, other parents just make you feel worse. This hilarious book, by first-time mother and Sunday Times columnist Francesca Hornak, captures perfectly the madness of modern parenting, with 101 worries all mums will have experienced themselves, on topics including food-throwing toddlers, technology-addicted teenagers, and an imaginary friend called Neil. Beautifully illustrated by renowned cartoonist Dorrance, this book is a welcome slice of light relief from all the fretting mums are expected to do these days.
Would Like to Meet
by Polly James‘It made me giggle and it made me think’ Daily Mail ‘A properly good writer’ India Knight A hilarious, heart-warming read perfect for fans of Shirley Valentine and You’ve Got Mail.