In Time Shelter, an enigmatic flâneur named Gaustine opens a 'clinic for the past' that offers a promising treatment for Alzheimer's sufferers: each floor reproduces a decade in minute detail, transporting patients back in time.
This humorous account of the unconventional Durrell family living on the sun-drenched, thymescented Greek island of Corfu before World War II is Gerald Durrell's dazzling sequel to his very popular book, My Family and Other Animals.
Escaping the ills of the British climate, the Durrell family - acne ridden Margo, gun-toting Leslie, bookworm Lawrence and budding naturalist Gerry, along with their long-suffering mother and Roger the dog - take off for the island of Corfu.
Durrell's memories of those enchanted days gave rise to these three classic tales, loved by generations of adults and children alike, which are now available in one volume for the first time.
Scholar, churchman, diplomat and theologian, Gerald of Wales was one of the most fascinating figures of the Middle Ages and "The Journey Through Wales" describes his eventful tour of the country as a missionary in 1188.
In a moment of nerve-shredding suspense that will affect many thousands of lives, a handful of men and women converge on a barren stretch of Yemeni desert.
Danny Curnow, known in the army family by his call sign, Vagabond, ran agents, informers. Played God with their lives and their deaths, and was the best at his job - and he quit when the stress overwhelmed him.
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me!Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun.They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me!Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun.They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me!Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun.They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!
Who Is Geronimo Stilton? That's me!Here on Mouse Island, my books are all best-sellers! What's that? You've never read one? Well, my books are full of fun.They are whisker-licking good stories, and that's a promise!
Get Ready for Valentine's Day in this exciting new series for kids who love new experiences and holiday fun! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready... and to celebrate every precious moment!
Can you inspire your team hearts and minds every day? If you can your organization will become one of the best in the world, and your team will perform at heights you never imagine.
Gillian Cross's brilliant retellings and Neil Packer's clever illustrations bring to life Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, two of the greatest stories ever told.