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Scenes from Early Life: A Novel
by Philip HensherWinner of the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize, this is the new novel from the author of ‘King of the Badgers’ and the Man Booker-shortlisted ‘The Northern Clemency’.
Scenes from Provincial Life: Including Scenes from Married Life (Penguin Decades)
by William CooperPenguin Decades bring you the novels that helped shape modern Britain. When they were published, some were bestsellers, some were considered scandalous, and others were simply misunderstood. All represent their time and helped define their generation, while today each is considered a landmark work of storytelling.William Cooper's Scenes from Provincial Life was first published in 1950, when Joe Lunn was one of the first breed of ordinary male anti-hero protagonists to appear in English fiction. Joe's exploits and ordinariness, as he tries to avoid his mistress Myrtle's attempts to trap him into marriage, brilliantly poke fun at what were, and often remain, the taboo subjects of sex and class. Published at the beginning of the decade, William Cooper's novel ushered in books like Lucky Jim and Room at the Top in the 1950s.This edition also contains the sequel, Scenes from Married Life.
Scenes of a Graphic Nature: 'A perfect page-turner . . . I loved it' - Dolly Alderton
by Caroline O'DonoghueFrom the author of Promising Young Women - 'Whipsmart and witty' Marian Keyes 'Brilliant' Dolly Alderton - comes a darkly comic and moving novel about going back to your roots - and digging up demons.'Do you know what céad mile fáilte means?' 'A hundred thousand welcomes.' 'Not a hundred thousand homes. Not a hundred thousand "stay here's".'Charlie Regan's life isn't going forward, so she's decided to go back.After a tough few years floundering around the British film industry, experimenting with amateur pornography and watching her father's health rapidly decline, she and her best friend Laura journey to her ancestral home of Clipim, an island off the west coast of Ireland. Knowing this could be the last chance to connect with her dad's history before she loses him, Charlie clings to the idea of her Irish roots offering some kind of solace. But she'll find out her heritage is about more than clichés and clover-foamed Guinness.When the girls arrive at Clipim, Charlie begins to question both her difficult relationship with Laura and her father's childhood stories. Before long, she's embroiled in a devastating conspiracy that's been sixty years in the making . . . and it's up to her to reveal the truth of it.With a sharp eye and sour tongue, Caroline O'Donoghue delivers a delicious contemporary fable of prodigal return. Blisteringly honest, funny and moving, it grapples with love, friendship and the struggle of second-generation immigrants trying to belong.
The Scent of Danger: Book 2 (The Trapdoor Mysteries #2)
by Abie LongstaffThe second book in The Trapdoor Mysteries, a series about Tally, a code-breaking, animal-loving servant girl and her best friend, a squirrel named Squill, who solve mysteries with the help of a secret library...Orphan Tally is the servant girl at Mollett Manor - and she's also the Secret Keeper of the magical library hidden beneath a trapdoor, underneath the manor's grounds. Along with Squill the squirrel, she uses the enchanted books to solve crimes. So when Lady Mollett's new puppy, Widdles, is kidnapped, Tally and Squill head straight to the library. But will they be able to catch the dognapper or is it already too late?
The School at the Top of the Dale: Book 1 in bestselling author Gervase Phinn's beautiful new Top of The Dale series (Top of the Dale)
by Gervase PhinnThe first novel in a delightful new series from bestselling author Gervase PhinnNewly qualified teacher Tom Dwyer has been given his first post in Risingdale, a sleepy little village at the very top of the Yorkshire Dales. Unsure if he'll ever fit into this close-knit community, Tom joins a motley staff at the village school. With pupils who know more about sheep than they do arithmetic, Tom has his work cut out for him. Add to that an altercation with the beautiful but stand-offish Miss Janette Fairborn and an argument with the local squire's son, and Tom's first term proves a baptism of fire. But Tom soon finds himself growing fond of Risingdale, and with a class of lively and demanding pupils, an end-of-term show to put on, and a jewellery thief at large, he will find himself at the centre of drama, secrets revealed, and plenty of love, laughter and new friendships. Full of colourful characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, The School at the Top of the Dale is a warm and humorous portrayal of life in a small Yorkshire village.
School Fail: Hilarious Howlers from School
by Anna TrippIf the scrawl of red pen and a note from teacher to 'see me after class' are familiar memories from your school days, then you are not alone. In School Fail, readers will find a fantastic selection of the side-splitting bloopers, mistakes and misunderstandings that kids have boldly come out with in their school work: from the innocent mispronunciations of younger children, to the facetious, inventive, or just downright stupid remarks of older students who should know better. For example: Q: Name the four seasons. A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar; 'John Milton wrote Paradise Lost. Then his wife died and he wrote Paradise Regained.'; 'The earth is surrounded by the moon, the sun, Mars and Penis.'Ridiculously funny and endlessly entertaining, School Fail celebrates the unique - and usually entirely unintentional - humour of students everywhere, guaranteed to have readers of any age howling in disbelief.
School For Villains (Tumblewater Ser.)
by Bruno VincentI looked again at at the door and saw a message scrawled roughly in the mud of the wall above it, as though someone had used their whole hand to gouge it out: RIDLEY GARNET'S SCHOLE FUR VILLAINS. Everyone's favourite orphan-turned-storyteller Daniel Dorey is back - and heads below Tumblewater on his quest to find his sister. He unwittingly enrols in a very strange school, encountering a host of weird and wonderful characters - including for example Dr Bludger, who attacks corpses with an axe to give his students the opportunity to practise stitching. Other lessons are forgery, lock-picking, knife-wielding and still-life painting (with a twist). Will Daniel and his naughty schoolmates be able to put their grisly lessons into practice and help rescue his sister?
School of Fear: Book 1 (School of Fear #1)
by Gitty DaneshvariMadeleine Masterson is deathly afraid of bugs, especially spiders.Theodore Bartholomew is petrified of dying.Lulu Punchalower is scared of confined spaces.Garrison Feldman is terrified of deep water.Which is why this may be the scariest summer of their lives. Worse than detention or summer school. Worse even than the dentist. The foursome must face their phobias head-on at the exclusive and elusive School of Fear. The school is unusual, to say the least. But 'terrifying' would be a more accurate description. The curriculum is simple: Conquer your fears in six weeks or find out just how frightening failing can be.
School of Meanies (Frightfully Friendly Ghosties)
by Daren King'Ghost School is stupid and rubbish, and, um, I'm not going to Ghost School ever again!' Bumping is Humphrey Bump's best thing - even better than cakes and lollipops! But the nasty headmaster at ghost school doesn't agree. He expels Humphrey for - you've got it! - bumping. So the other ghosties - Agatha, Tabitha and Wither -find Humphrey a place at still-alive school. They are also on hand to help him make friends. Wither invisibly writes a spooky poem on the board, Agatha sends children whirling into the clouds, and they all whisp out of Humphrey's satchel during lessons. The still-alive children are so mean they only run away. But they are nothing compared to the still-alive headmaster who is the biggest bully ever. Can Humphrey gather all the ghosties together to fight the bully, save the school and make lots of new friends?
The School Run: The perfect summer read for mums in 2019
by Helen Whitaker'Funny and frank' DAWN O'PORTER'Truly brilliant' EMMA GANNONTwo mothers. Two daughters. One school place.Imogen and Lily are old friends - they've shared hangovers, unsuitable boyfriends and wild nights out together. But now they're mums, and their partying days are behind them. When a place comes up at one of the best primary schools in the area, both women want it for their daughters. From faking religious beliefs to bogus break-ups, Imogen and Lily will go to any lengths to secure the perfect school for their children - and so will all the other mothers.Will their friendship survive the strain? Will their marriages take the pressure? And when a sexy new vicar arrives on the scene, will the mothers' keep focus for long enough to keep their eyes on the prize?A hilarious, heartwarming read, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Fiona Gibson.
The School's Cool Joke Book (Laugh Out Loud!)
by Sean Connolly Kay BarnhamQ: What was the dentist's favourite subject at school? A: Flossophy!Step into the wise-crack classroom with this collection of 140 school-themed jokes, including priceless puns, knock-knock jokes and one-liners. Illustrated with wonderful cartoons, The School's Cool Joke Book will provide young readers with hours of entertainment. ABOUT THE SERIES: Laugh Out Loud is a vibrant and dynamic joke book series for kids. Featuring a variety of exciting themes, these titles build general knowledge and their playful jokes are great to share with family and friends. Perfect for kids aged 5+.
Science(ish): The Peculiar Science Behind the Movies
by Rick Edwards Michael BrooksA Sunday Times Book of the Year A New Scientist Gift Pick "Bright, nerdy and funny! Of course I loved it." Dara O BriainCan we resurrect dinosaurs, Jurassic Park-style? Are we living in The Matrix's digital simulation? Do aliens with acid blood exist somewhere in the universe? Will we ever go back and visit 1955? And just why were the original Planet of the Ape movies so terrible?In Science(ish), Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks confront all the questions that your favourite movies provoke. Inspired by their award-winning podcast, this popular (hopefully) science (definitely) book dedicates each chapter to a different sci-fi classic, and wittily explores the fascinating issues that arise. Covering movies from 28 Days Later to Ex Machina, this is a joyous ride through astrophysics, neuroscience, psychology, botany, artificial intelligence, evolution, and plenty more subjects you've always wanted to grasp. Now's your chance: stylishly designed and illustrated throughout, Science(ish) is the perfect gift for every curious mind.
Scones Away! (The Cornish Cream Tea Bus #3)
by Cressida McLaughlinPart Three of the charming new series from the author of The Canal Boat Cafe. Perfect for cake lovers and old-fashioned romantics!
Score!: A funny, romantic, suspenseful delight from Jilly Cooper, the Sunday Times bestselling author of Riders (Rutshire Chronicles Ser. #6)
by Jilly Cooper OBEJilly Cooper's most thrilling addition to the Rutshire Chronicles yet!Sir Robert Rannaldini, the most successful but detested conductor in the world, had two ambitions: to seduce his ravishing nineteen-year-old stepdaughter Tabitha Campbell-Black, and to put his mark on musical history by making the definitive film of Verdi's darkest opera, Don Carlos.As Rannaldini, his charismatic French director Tristan, and a volatile cast and crew gather at Rannaldini's haunted abbey for filming, it is inevitable that violent feuds, abandoned bonking, temperamental screaming, and devious plotting will ensue. But although everyone wished Rannaldini dead, no one actually thought the Maestro would be murdered. Or that after the dreadful deed some very bizarre things would continue to occur.-------------------------------------------'Romance, glamour, seismic sex and delightful comedy?this book is a slice of heaven: pure, blissful escapism' Kate Saunders, New Statesman'A deliciously funny, lusty, riproaring read with the added dimension of suspense and murder'Good Housekeeping'Has all the usual Cooper ingredients ... but with the added twist of a murder mystery' Linda Roberts, Daily Mail
Score!
by Aarti V RamanBrighabujamba 'Bee' Vishwanathan hates her name, her current job at Krikket-365 and cricket itself. To keep her job, Bee has to score an exclusive with a member of the Indian team before the T20 World Cup final. When she falls on to the hotel balcony of broody assistant coach Arhan Kapoor while trying to spy on the team, Bee does not think her life could get worse.Arhan loves cricket with a passion that is only rivalled by his hatred of journalists. After the team is affected by the untimely death of their vice-captain, he has only two mandates: motivate the players to a win and keep them away from the media. A nosy reporter managing to full toss her way into the team is his worst nightmare.However, when the team's physiotherapist turns up dead and someone makes an attempt on Bee's life, she and Arhan have to join forces to investigate those out to sabotage India's chances at the Cup. Can two people on opposite sides of a pitch trust each other and bring down a cold-blooded killer? Or will the match end before the last ball is bowled?
Scotland the How?: The Hows and Whys of Scottish History
by John and HamiltonHow much do you know about Scottish history?We all know bits of it. This book by the authors of Scottish History: Strange but True sets out to show how these ‘bits’ fit together – how the characters and events of Scottish history made the country of Scotland.We do not ponder ‘WHY?’ we demand ‘HOW?’How was Scotland founded by refugees?How did the Vikings make Scotland happen?How did King David save Scotland AND give it away?How did Robert the Bruce forget Scottish history?How did a King of Scots declare war on Scotland?How did the Jacobites win every round, yet get smashed in the final – twice?How did Scotland embrace kilts and tartan after it banned them?
Scotland the Worst: A Derogatory Guide of the Worst Places to Visit in Times Gone By
by Charles MaciejewskiAn alternative guide to our bonnie wee country and its inhabitants, this book is a compendium of the less generous comments made by 17th, 18th and 19th century visitors. Hopefully much has changed – and mostly for the better!
Scotland’s Jesus: The Only Officially Non-racist Comedian
by Frankie BoyleReading Scotland's Jesus should be like being called into the living room by your child shouting that they see a little red dot on the head of a TV newscaster, then riding the white hot bullet through the propaganda circuitry of his or her exploding brain.
Scotland’s Jesus and My Shit Life So Far 2-in-1 Collection
by Frankie BoyleFrankie Boyle’s uproarious bestseller My Shit Life So Far combined with his latest book, Scotland’s Jesus, which showcases Frankie’s increasingly unsympathetic worldview and philosophical despair, now available in one complete eBook volume.
Scots Dictionary: Collins Little Books (Collins Little Books)
by Collins DictionariesA highly popular and informative guide to the Scots language in an attractive format. Contains words and phrases from both literary and everyday language, this is the perfect wee dictionary of Scots for native and non-native speakers alike.
Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness: Volume 3 (Scott Pilgrim #3)
by Bryan Lee O’MalleyThis ebook is best viewed on a tablet device. The third installment in the brilliant ‘Scott Pilgrim’ graphic novel series from Bryan Lee O’Malley, writer of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off – now a major Netflix series.
Scott Pilgrim Gets It Together: Volume 4 (Scott Pilgrim #4)
by Bryan Lee O’MalleyThis ebook is best viewed on a tablet device. The fourth installment in the brilliant ‘Scott Pilgrim’ graphic novel series from Bryan Lee O’Malley, writer of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off – now a major Netflix series.
Scott Pilgrim vs The Universe: Volume 5 (Scott Pilgrim #5)
by Bryan Lee O’MalleyThis ebook is best viewed on a tablet device. The fifth installment in the brilliant ‘Scott Pilgrim’ graphic novel series from Bryan Lee O’Malley, writer of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off – now a major Netflix series.
Scott Pilgrim vs The World: Volume 2 (Scott Pilgrim #2)
by Bryan Lee O’MalleyThe second installment in the brilliant ‘Scott Pilgrim’ graphic novel series from Bryan Lee O’Malley, writer of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off – now a major Netflix series.
Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour: Volume 6 (Scott Pilgrim #6)
by Bryan Lee O’MalleyThe last installment in the brilliant ‘Scott Pilgrim’ graphic novel series from Bryan Lee O’Malley, writer of Scott Pilgrim Takes Off – now a major Netflix series.