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Vulgar the Viking and the Battle of Burp (Vulgar the Viking #6)
by Odin RedbeardViking based fiction, perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon!Related activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website. "In this downright funny and entertaining series, Vulgar wants to be a real Viking however things don't always go according to plan for him... Full of humour, your children will devour these and they'll be begging you to read them the next one in the series!" - Theschoolrun.comVulgar can't believe his luck. He's going on a school trip in a real, live longboat, with oars and everything! And they're going to visit Burp, where a long-ago battle once took place between the Vikings and the, er, Burpers. It was a mighty battle, which the Vikings totally lost. But this time, Vulgar's going to re-write history. He's up for a bit of historical re-enactment, and is sure, one way or another, that a great and noble victory will be his!
Vulgar the Viking and the Great Gulp Games (Vulgar the Viking #2)
by Odin RedbeardViking based fiction, perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon!Related activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website. "In this downright funny and entertaining series, Vulgar wants to be a real Viking however things don't always go according to plan for him... Full of humour, your children will devour these and they'll be begging you to read them the next one in the series!" - Theschoolrun.comEvery year, the village of Blubber competes against the neighbouring town of Gulp in the Viking Games, and every year, the Blubberers get thrashed. Convinced he can do better this time, Vulgar starts training - with comically catastrophic results - but worse is to come when he arrives at the Games to discover he and his friends have all been mistakenly entered into the goat hurdling! And when Vulgar's arch-enemy Gunnar turns up in the same event, the stage is set for the most ill-tempered and chaotic goat-hurdling race in Viking history.
Vulgar the Viking and the Rock Cake Raiders (Vulgar the Viking #1)
by Odin RedbeardViking based fiction, perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon!Related activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website. "In this downright funny and entertaining series, Vulgar wants to be a real Viking however things don't always go according to plan for him... Full of humour, your children will devour these and they'll be begging you to read them the next one in the series!" - Theschoolrun.comVulgar is a Viking boy who longs for the glory days of raiding, pillaging and enormous beards. Life in the village of Blubber is so dull, it's all knitting and goat-herding and yawwwnnn. Vulgar feels it's up to him to introduce a bit of mayhem and chaos, and just as soon as he's finished juggling with elk manure, he's going to relish the challenge.
Vulgar the Viking and the Spooky School Trip (Vulgar the Viking #3)
by Odin RedbeardViking based fiction, perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon!Related activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website. "In this downright funny and entertaining series, Vulgar wants to be a real Viking however things don't always go according to plan for him... Full of humour, your children will devour these and they'll be begging you to read them the next one in the series!" - Theschoolrun.comVulgar's new teacher is called Otto the Bone-Cruncher and he's a proper viking! Vulgar can't wait for the school trip, to learn all about hunting and exploring and having adventures. But after a very VERY long walk and a tea of roasted slugs, Vulgar's not so chipper. It's getting dark, and he's a bit spooked. There are trolls in these hills...
Vulgar the Viking and the Terrible Talent Show (Vulgar the Viking #4)
by Odin RedbeardViking based fiction, perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon!Related activity sheets available on the Nosy Crow website. "In this downright funny and entertaining series, Vulgar wants to be a real Viking however things don't always go according to plan for him... Full of humour, your children will devour these and they'll be begging you to read them the next one in the series!" - Theschoolrun.com From singing and dancing to doing things with pickled herring - the villagers of Blubber are gifted in many ways. And they've decided to have a talent contest to prove it. Vulgar knows it's his time to shine. Will he perform his armpit 'music' or juggle some elk poo? No! He will act out a Viking legend, with fighting and dragons and giants and all that stuff. And he will win! Won't he?
The Wager: The Bet series: Book 2 (The Bet #Bk. 2)
by Rachel Van DykenFrom the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, THE BETTHE WAGERLose a bet, lose your heart...What is it about a junior-high crush that can send an otherwise intelligent woman into a tailspin? TV reporter Char Lynn wishes she knew. Jake Titus is too rich, too handsome, too arrogant: a trifecta that once lured Char into the best night-and worst morning-after-of her life. Now they've been thrown together in a wedding party. It's awkward, but survivable . . . until Jake stops acting like a jerk, and starts acting like the man she'd always hoped he could be.If watching your brother marry your best friend is weird, being attracted to your best friend's other best friend is downright bizarre. Unfortunately for Jake, Char hasn't forgotten how he once tossed her aside. Worse still, Jake's already-nutty grandma is even crazier about Char. Cue meet-cute shenanigans and all manner of meddling, and somehow, Jake's falling. For Char. Now all he has to do is make her believe it . . .85,000 words
Wahala: Set to be the most talked-about book of 2022
by Nikki MaySEX AND THE CITY with a killer edge for fans of QUEENIE, EXPECTATION and MY SISTER, THE SERIAL KILLERSOON TO BE A MAJOR BBC TV SERIAL'Funny, shocking, unputdownable. I loved it' PAULA HAWKINS'Witty, tense and addictive' ABIGAIL DEAN, Author of GIRL A'Terrific. Nikki May writes so well about friendship, food, fashion and the many ways modern women can stumble in their careers and personal lives' CLARE CHAMBERS------------Ronke, Simi, Boo are three mixed-race friends living in London. They have the gift of two cultures, Nigerian and English. Not all of them choose to see it that way.Everyday racism has never held them back, but now in their thirties, they question their future. Ronke wants a husband (he must be Nigerian); Boo enjoys (correction: endures) stay-at-home motherhood; while Simi, full of fashion career dreams, rolls her eyes as her boss refers to her urban vibe yet again.When Isobel, a lethally glamorous friend from their past arrives in town, she is determined to fix their futures for them.Cracks in their friendship begin to appear, and it is soon obvious Isobel is not sorting but wrecking. When she is driven to a terrible act, the women are forced to reckon with a crime in their past that may just have repeated itself.Explosive, hilarious and wildly entertaining, this razor-sharp tale of love, race and family will have you laughing, crying and gasping in horror. Fearlessly political about class, colourism and clothes, the spellbinding Wahala is for anyone who has ever cherished friendship, in all its forms.PICKED AS ONE OF STYLIST MAGAZINE'S 'FICTION BOOKS YOU CAN'T MISS OF 2022'READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH WAHALA'This book is absolute fire. I could not put it down. Fantastically written, the story is so engaging and tense. Sexy, dark, addictive. What an incredible novel' ***** Reader review'Dark and addictive with a surprising twist (that i won't give away!) and Nikki's writing is completely flawless' *****'I couldn't believe it was a debut. I couldn't put it down. Nikki May has written a fantastic story of friendship, revenge and jealousy' ***** 'Wonderful characters with plenty of rich and vibrant detail of their shared culture from hair to food' *****'A fabulous depiction of female friendship, with a surprisingly dark twist' *****Authors love WAHALA too: 'Funny, tragic, piercing portrait of modern women and friendship written in glittering and discerning prose' EMMA STONEX'Sharp, precise, unapologetic, modern. In one word, Exquisite!' Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, author of IN EVERY MIRROR SHE'S BLACK'I have a feeling this book is going to be huge' MARIANNE CRONIN, author of THE ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF LENNI AND MARGOT'Fantastic! Brilliant writing about food and friendship. I was left wanting more' SARAH PEARSE, author of THE SANATORIUM'Love that 'Sex and the City' has finally met moi-moi and plantain with a whole lot of Wahala thrown in' ROSANNA AMAKA
Waiting For Doggo: The feel-good romantic comedy for dog lovers and friends
by Mark MillsIt takes one scruffy dog to show a man how to fall in love...No-one ever called Dan a pushover. But then no-one ever called him fast-track either. He likes driving slowly, playing Sudoku on his iPhone, swapping one scruffy jumper for another. He's been with Clara for four years and he's been perfectly happy; but now she's left him, leaving nothing but a long letter filled with incriminations and a small, white, almost hairless dog, named Doggo. So now Dan is single, a man without any kind of partner whether working or in love. He's just one reluctant dog owner. Find a new home for him, that's the plan. Come on...everyone knows the old adage about the best laid plans and besides, Doggo is one special kind of a four legged friend...and an inspiration.
Waiting for Godot: A Tragicomedy in Two Acts (Faber Drama Ser.)
by Samuel BeckettSubtitled 'A tragicomedy in two Acts', and famously described by the Irish critic Vivien Mercier as a play in which 'nothing happens, twice', En attendant Godot was first performed at the Théâtre de Babylone in Paris in 1953. It was translated into English by Samuel Beckett, and Waiting for Godot opened at the Arts Theatre in London in 1955. 'Go and see Waiting for Godot. At the worst you will discover a curiosity, a four-leaved clover, a black tulip; at the best something that will securely lodge in a corner of your mind for as long as you live.' Harold Hobson, 7 August 1955'I told him that if by Godot I had meant God I would have said God, and not Godot. This seemed to disappoint him greatly.' Samuel Beckett, 1955
Waiting For Monsieur Bellivier: A dazzling mystery set in contemporary Paris
by Britta Rostlund'Are you waiting for Monsieur Bellivier, madame?' Helena should of course say no. She doesn't know the man talking to her, she doesn't know Monsieur Bellivier, and she certainly isn't waiting for him. But, bored of life, and sparked by a whim, she says yes. Mancebo, a Tunisian shopkeeper, lives a quiet life manning his grocery near the Sacré-Cœur. But one day he is approached by a woman asking whether he will spy on her boyfriend, who lives in the apartment across the street. To his surprise, Mancebo agrees. As Helena and Mancebo's missions overlap, they realise that the City of Light harbours more secrets in its cafés and courtyards than its inhabitants and visitors could possibly suspect . . .'An intriguing little mystery' Books on the 747 'An absolute delight to read . . . Paris is brought to life on the pages of this exquisite book about identity, finding yourself and the importance of taking a chance on life' Brew and Books Review
Waiting On You: The Best Man The Perfect Match Waiting On You In Your Dreams Anything For You (The Blue Heron Series #3)
by Kristan HigginsIs your first love worth a second chance…?
Wake Up!: A Simon's Cat Book
by Simon TofieldA pocket-sized collection of sleep-themed Simon's Cat cartoons selected from the first three Simon's Cat books. In full colour (on compatible devices) and featuring a selection of brand new cartoons, Simon's Cat is back, smaller, cheaper and cuter, but as sleepy as ever.
The Wake-Up Call: The addictive enemies-to-lovers romcom from the author of THE FLATSHARE
by Beth O'Leary'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' Emily HenryThey'll do anything to save the hotel, except work together . . .Welcome to Forest Manor Hotel, where the staff and guests are one happy family. Except for Izzy and Lucas - bitter rivals banned from working the same shift, for everyone's sake. After struggling for years, the hotel may soon have to close its doors forever. But when Izzy returns a guest's lost wedding ring, the reward convinces management this might fix everything. With four rings still sitting in lost property, Izzy and Lucas are forced to work together to try to save the day. But as their rivalry becomes something much more complicated, Izzy and Lucas start to wonder if there's more at stake here than the hotel's future . . .This Paperback Edition has Exclusive Extra Content'Heart-warming, touching, sharp and sexy' Lia Louis'Gorgeous, evocative' Carley Fortune'This is not just a great rom com, this is a Beth O'Leary rom com' Gillian McAllister'An utterly delicious read' Louise O'Neill
The Wakes: The hilarious and heartbreaking Australian bestseller
by Dianne YarwoodFOUR FUNERALS. TWO MARRIAGES. ONE PRECIOUS LIFE.'Delicious' LIANNE MORIARTY'A delight' SUNDAY EXPRESS'Uplifting' OBSERVERThis is a story about Clare, Chris and Louisa. It is about two failing marriages, two strangers falling in love and two friends embarking on a potentially disastrous funeral catering business. It is most certainly not about frittatas (a terrible concession) and more to do with lemon tart (a perfect contrast of textures).This is a story about all the things that make life worth living, and how joy breaks in even when you least expect it.'Life-affirming and joyful, even as it breaks your heart' EMILY ITAMI'Insightful' THE TIMES'Comfort food for your mind' HARPER'S BAZAAR
Waking up in Vegas (Princes Of Westerwald Ser.)
by Romy SommerSally Thorne’s The Hating Game meets Netflix’s The Christmas Prince , you will ADORE this fun and flirty romcom! What happens in Vegas…
A Walk In The Park
by Jill MansellA WALK IN THE PARK is a Sunday Times bestseller by Jill Mansell, not to be missed by fans of Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson. Reviewers love Jill's books: 'Glorious, heartwarming, romantic' Woman & HomeIt's been a while, but Lara Carson's back in Bath and lives are set to change as a result. Because Lara left her family and boyfriend Flynn eighteen years ago without a word to anyone. Why has no one heard from her since? Her childhood best friend Evie is thrilled Lara's back and able to share her happiness. Evie's about to walk down the aisle with her dream man, Joel. Or so she thinks... Then there's Flynn Erskine, even more attractive now and stunned to see Lara again. The spark between them is as strong as ever, but how's Flynn going to react when he discovers the secret she's been keeping from him? Oh yes, there's a lot of catching up to be done...What readers are saying about A Walk In The Park: 'Big and bold characters fill the page with colour, warmth and humour. I didn't want to put it down or for the story to end' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I love all of Jill Mansell's books and this is no exception. This is definitely a laugh-out-loud book - entertaining, funny, sad in places and uplifting' Amazon reviewer, 5 stars'Vivid and realistic... I still linger on the wonderful story' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
A Walk in Wildflower Park: A Budding Romance (Wildflower Park Series)
by Bella OsborneA Walk in Wildflower Park was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package.
Walk of Shame: A sparkling rom-com from the bestselling author of The Prenup! (Love Unexpectedly)
by Lauren LayneFrom the author of the feel-good romantic comedy hit The Prenup! If you love Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Ranald, you'll LOVE Lauren Layne!IT'S 5 A.M. HER NIGHT IS ENDING. HIS DAY IS BEGINNING. SPARKS FLY WHEN THEY MEET...Readers love Walk of Shame!'Read it around 6 times, I still smile so much. I love it' 5* reader review'I have no idea what the secret ingredient is that makes me love a Lauren Layne novel but I really can't get enough' 5* reader review'Reading it was like eating you favourite creamy, decadent dessert. Light, frothy and utterly delicious' 5* reader reviewPampered heiress Georgianna Watkins has a party-girl image to maintain, but all the shopping and clubbing is starting to feel a little bit hollow - and a whole lot lonely. Though Georgie would never admit it, the highlights of her week are the mornings when she comes home at the same time as her uptight, workaholic neighbour is leaving to hit the gym and put in a long day at the office. Teasing him is the most fun Georgie's had in years - and the fuel for all her naughtiest daydreams.Celebrity divorce attorney Andrew Mulroney doesn't have much time for women, especially spoiled tabloid princesses who spend more time on Page Six than at an actual job. Although Georgie's drop-dead gorgeous, she's also everything Andrew resents: the type of girl who inherited her penthouse instead of earning it. But after Andrew caps one of their predawn sparring sessions with a surprise kiss-a kiss that's caught on camera-all of Manhattan is gossiping about whether they're a real couple. And nobody's more surprised than Andrew to find that the answer just might be yes.'A wonderful, enchanting, toe-curling love story of two opposites attracting and falling hard! I adored this couple and their slow-burn romance' Lauren Blakely'The sexy banter and sparks that flew between Andrew and Georgie made this so much fun, I couldn't help fall in love with the two of them' A. L. JacksonWant more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all of Lauren's books! Don't miss:The Prenup The Central Park Pact seriesOxford series Wedding Belles series I Do, I Don't seriesLove, Unexpectedly series
Walker's Exercises for Ladies
by Donald WalkerFor ladies leading sedentary lives, Donald Walker has just the pep talk you need.If you haven't yet discovered the vast array of benefits that arise from physical exertion, then let Walker be your guide. As well as helping to prolong life and improve its happiness, active exercises can help you to achieve a beauty of form, elegant air and graceful manners.Through a combination of ladylike exercises such as dancing and dumb-bells, you can become the envy of all ladies.Tips include:- The posture and deportment that will enhance beauty- The correct manner of curtsy and what to do with one's hands when in company- Dangerous activities to avoid, from badminton to billiardsLavishly illustrated throughout, this guide has been brought back to life so that modern ladies can exercise the Victorian way.
Walker's Manly Exercises: Containing Rowing, Sailing, Riding, Driving, Racing, Hunting, Shooting And Other Manly Sports ... - Primary Source Edition
by Donald WalkerFor gentlemen leading sedentary lives, Donald Walker has just the pep talk you need.If you haven't yet discovered the vast array of benefits that arise from physical exertion, then let Walker be your guide. As well as helping to prolong life and improve its happiness, active exercises can help you to achieve a beauty of form, elegant air and graceful manners.Through a combination of manly exercises such as leaping, skating and climbing trees, you can acquire the physique you desire and become the envy of all gentlemen.Tips include:· The correct way to walk at different paces - slow, moderate and quick· The best liquids to consume - primarily cold beer and cider · Permitted vegetable matter - including biscuits and stale bread Lavishly illustrated throughout, this Victorian guide has been brought back to life so that modern gents can exercise the manly way.
Walking on Sunshine: The Sunday Times bestseller perfect to cosy up with this winter
by Giovanna FletcherEscape this winter with the heart-warming and uplifting new novel from the No 1 bestselling author, Giovanna Fletcher'This book is beautiful' ZOE BALL 'Lovely, very moving. Giovanna's books are very very relatable' LORRAINE KELLYIn the darkness, we all need a little light . . .________After Mike loses Pia, his partner of seventeen years, their best friends Vicky and Zaza try to help pick up the pieces.But though Pia's gone, she left a plan. A list of loving instructions to help Mike and her friends come to terms with their loss.And they're each going to need it . . .Just-engaged Zaza fears committing any further.Exhausted mother and wife Vicky has lost sight of herself.While Mike just feels all the colour has gone from his life.When the list sends them trekking to Peru, where high mountains and sweltering rainforests push them to the brink, all they have to guide them is their faith in Pia and in themselves.But will they learn that anything is possible when you're walking on sunshine?'Heartfelt, uplifitng. Her best yet' SUNPraise for Giovanna Fletcher:'Tons of charm and genuine warmth' Star'A heartbreakingly beautiful story about friendship and unrequited love. I was totally and utterly captivated' Paige Toon'A gorgeous, gloriously romantic read with buckets of charm - I absolutely loved it!' Jill Mansell'Warm and romantic, this charming read will certainly brighten up your day' Closer'A gorgeously tender, funny and big-hearted novel with wonderful characters you'll fall in love with' Miranda Dickinson'Wonderfully warm and cosy. The perfect comfort read to curl-up with and enjoy' Ali McNamara
Walking with Sausage Dogs
by Matt WhymanKeeping pets is a lovely idea. When building a family, they complement the kids. But what happens when things get out of hand? For writer and house husband, Matt Whyman, it's a case of catastrophe management in coping with four children and all the ill-advised animals amassed by his career wife, Emma. Just as Matt gets to grips with managing her two maxed out minipigs, she falls for a miniature Dachshund - the kind of dog he wouldn't be seen dead with. Hercules isn't big or clever, but Emma is determined. She'll do everything, she promises... From the author of Pig in the Middle
The Wallcreeper: The Nell Zink Collection
by Nell Zink‘Heady and rambunctious … Wake up, this book says: in its plot lines, in its humour, in its philosophical underpinnings and political agenda. I'll pay it the highest compliment it knows – this book is a wild thing.’ New York Times Book Review
The Wallcreeper: The Nell Zink Collection
by Nell Zink‘Heady and rambunctious … Wake up, this book says: in its plot lines, in its humour, in its philosophical underpinnings and political agenda. I'll pay it the highest compliment it knows – this book is a wild thing.’ New York Times Book Review
The Walled Orchard
by Tom HoltThe hero is Eupolis, weary, cynical and believing only in comedy. The heroine is Athens, at the height of her schizophrenic glory. A startling mixture of comedy and tragedy, THE WALLED ORCHARD is the poignant, charming story of their turbulent relationship.With unforgettable characters and a powerful and moving story, THE WALLED ORCHARD is a wonderful evocation of life in Ancient Greece in the fifth century BC.For information on this and other Orbit titles visit the Orbit website at www.orbitbooks.co.uk