Nine days absolutely story

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days The story of the Brontes is told through the things they wore, stitched, wrote on and inscribed at the parsonage in Haworth. From Charlotte's writing desk and the manuscripts it contained to the brass collar worn by Emily's dog, Keeper, each object opens a window onto the sisters' world, their fiction and the Victorian era. By unfolding the histories of the things they used, the chapters form a chronological biography of the family. A walking stick evokes Emily's solitary hikes on the moors and the stormy heath-itself a character in Wuthering Heights. Charlotte's bracelet containing Anne and Emily's intertwined hair gives voice to her grief over their deaths. These possessions pull us into their daily lives: the imaginary kingdoms of their childhood writing, their time as governesses and their stubborn efforts to make a mark on the world. Features Summary An intimate portrait of the lives and writings of the Bronte sisters, drawn from the objects they possessed. Author Deborah Lutz Publisher W W Norton & Co Inc Release date 20160416 Pages 310 ISBN 0-393-35270-6 ISBN 13 978-0-393-35270-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days "Not for the faint-hearted, "Lon Po Po" (Grandmother Wold), is a tale of a menacing danger and courage....(Young's) command of page composition and his sensitive use of color give the book a visual force that matches the strength of the story and stands as one of the illustrator's best efforts." --"Booklist" "Absolutely splendid." -- "Kirkuse Reviews." "An extraordinary and powerful book." -- "Publisher's Weekly" Features Summary Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother. Author Ed Young Publisher Puffin Release date 19960401 Pages 32 ISBN 0-698-11382-9 ISBN 13 978-0-698-11382-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Sharks are among the most persecuted animals on Earth. Nicole's block-buster story lifts the lid on the shocking details of the trade in shark fins, and raises awareness of the plight of sharks in the 21st century. In November 2003 a female Great White Shark was tagged near Dyer Island in South Africa. Her tag popped up in February 2004, just south of Western Australia. The shark, later to be named Nicole (after shark enthusiast Nicole Kidman), had swum an epic 11,000 km. Scientists were even more surprised when she was identified back in South Africa in August 2004 — she had covered 22,000 km in less than nine months, using pinpoint navigation both ways. Since then, many Great Whites have been tagged and have shown a propensity for undertaking long migrations — but none has yet matched Nicole's amazing feat. This story incorporates a blend of science, actual events and real people, along with conjecture as to what might have happened on Nicole's momentous journey. Features Summary Sharks are among the most persecuted animals on Earth. Nicole's block-buster story lifts the lid on the shocking details of the trade in shark fins, and raises awareness of the plight of sharks in the 21st century. Author Richard Peirce Publisher Mapstudio Release date 20170731 Pages 136 ISBN 1-77584-534-6 ISBN 13 978-1-77584-534-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days As the record-breaking run of the CBS hit sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" draws to an end, new fans of the epic romantic comedy are still appearing in droves, thanks to the joy of binge-watching on demand. What better way for old fans and new to reminisce about all the friendships and fun than by looking at the series as a whole in Jesse McLean's "Wait For It." With an entertaining examination of each of the nine seasons of the show, McLean not only looks at the characters and stories, but the making-of stories, the running gags, the lead actors, and the lasting impact of "How I Met Your Mother" on pop culture thanks to a cult fandom that's grown to a national obsession. Features Summary As the record-breaking run of the CBS hit sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" draws to an end, new fans of the epic romantic comedy are still appearing in droves... Author Jesse McLean Publisher Ecw Press,Canada Release date 20140821 Pages 300 ISBN 1-77041-220-4 ISBN 13 978-1-77041-220-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Toy Story meets James Bond in this incredibly action-packed new series. Spy Toys are going to take the world by storm! The world's leading toy manufacturer makes playthings for the rich and famous, and every toy they create contains a tiny computerised brain and a unique personality. These toys are seriously awesome! But every so often there's a faulty toy...Dan is a Snugaliffic Cuddlestar bear - he should be perfect for hugging. But because of a faulty chip, Dan is so strong he could crush a car! Thrown on to the rejects pile, he meets Arabella, a Loadsasmiles Sunshine Doll, who has a very short temper and is absolutely NOT good with children. Soon Dan, Arabella and Flax (a custom-made police robot rabbit gone AWOL) are recruited by the mysterious Auntie Roz, and together they make up THE SPY TOYS. Their first mission: to protect the prime minister's son from being kidnapped...! Featuring hilarious, action-packed illustrations by Tim Wesson throughout, this series is perfect for fans of Pam Butchart and David Solomons' My Brother is a Superhero. Features Summary Toy Story meets James Bond in this incredibly action-packed new series. Spy Toys are going to take the world by storm! Author Mark Powers (Author), Tim Wesson (Illustrator) Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Release date 20170215 Pages 224 ISBN 1-4088-7086-X ISBN 13 978-1-4088-7086-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days `How long do I have?' I force a laugh. `Not long,' he says very quietly. `They have confirmed your sentence of death. You are to be beheaded tomorrow. We don't have long at all.' Jane Grey was Queen of England for nine days. Using her position as cousin to the deceased king, her father and his conspirators put her on the throne ahead of the king's half-sister Mary, who quickly mustered an army, claimed her crown and locked Jane in the Tower. When Jane refused to betray her Protestant faith, Mary sent her to the executioner's block. There Jane turned her father's greedy, failed grab for power into her own brave and tragic martyrdom. `Learn you to die' is the advice that Jane gives in a letter to her younger sister Katherine, who has no intention of dying. She intends to enjoy her beauty and her youth and find love. But her lineage makes her a threat to the insecure and infertile Queen Mary and, when Mary dies, to her sister Queen Elizabeth, who will never allow Katherine to marry and produce a potential royal heir before she does. So when Katherine's secret marriage is revealed by her pregnancy, she too must go to the Tower. `Farewell, my sister,' writes Katherine to the youngest Grey sister, Mary. A beautiful dwarf, disregarded by the court, Mary finds it easy to keep secrets, especially her own, while avoiding Elizabeth's suspicious glare. After watching her sisters defy the queen, Mary is aware of her own perilous position as a possible heir to the throne. But she is determined to command her own destiny and be the last Tudor to risk her life in matching wits with her ruthless and unforgiving cousin Elizabeth. Praise for Philippa Gregory: `Meticulously researched and deeply entertaining, this story of betrayal and divided loyalties is Gregory on top form' Good Housekeeping `Gregory has popularised Tudor history perhaps more than any other living fiction writer...all of her books feature strong, complex women, doing their best to improve their lives in worlds dominated by men' Sunday Times `Engrossing' Sunday Express `Popular historical fiction at its finest, immaculately researched and superbly told' The Times Features Summary From the Number One New York Times bestselling author, a riveting new Tudor story featuring Lady Jane Grey. Author Philippa Gregory Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20170808 Pages 528 ISBN 1-4711-3305-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4711-3305-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days It's time for bed but Peppa and George are absolutely, definitely, not even a little bit tired in this delightful brand new picture book. A bedtime story from Granny Pig, Grandpa Pig, Daddy Pig AND Mummy Pig should send them to sleep... Shouldn't it?This picture book story is perfect for reading at bedtime, playtime and over and over again! Based on the hit preschool animation Peppa Pig, shown daily on Five's Milkshake and Nick Jnr. Features Summary It's time for bed but Peppa and George are absolutely, definitely, not even a little bit tired in this delightful brand new picture book. A bedtime story from Granny Pig... Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20170204 Pages 30 ISBN 0-241-29404-5 ISBN 13 978-0-241-29404-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Twist your way into this story that introduces both yoga and professions. The nine yoga poses show how the practice of yoga relates to everyday life, and encourages readers to stretch both their bodies and their minds. There are tips about practice and preparation, yoga life, and having the right attitude. Features Summary Twist your way into this story that introduces both yoga and professions. The nine yoga poses show how the practice of yoga relates to everyday life, and encourages readers to stretch both their bodies and their minds... Author Baron Baptiste (Author), Sophie Fatus (Illustrator) Publisher Barefoot Books Ltd Release date 20120825 Pages 48 ISBN 1-84686-899-8 ISBN 13 978-1-84686-899-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days God created a world. We built the story. Enter a world full of miracles - all created in Minecraft. Nine stories from the life of Jesus are brought together in this small graphic-novel style volume in the phenomenally popular Minecrafter Bible series. Since 2009, Minecraft has taken the gaming world by storm, and is now a massive hit with children. The Minecrafter Bible books add a new dimension to Bible story reading. Garrett Romines, and Christopher Miko; skilled in using games and toys to create fun learning environments and products for children, have re-created Bible stories with the famous virtual blocks to produce vibrant, and complex 3-D worlds filled with adventure and using astonishing imagination. The images have been captured and combined with text boxes and speech bubbles to explain the stories for 7-11 year olds. The text is light, but explains the events thoroughly for the age group, and the dialogue includes in-game humour. Features Summary Enter a world full of miracles - all created in Minecraft. Nine stories from the life of Jesus. Author Garrett Romines (Author), Christopher Miko (Illustrator) Publisher Lion Books Release date 20170419 Pages 48 ISBN 0-7459-7731-6 ISBN 13 978-0-7459-7731-7

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) This breathtaking story by Pushpa Vaghela takes you on an intimate, inspirational and heartfelt journey through events in her life. Her story not only gives you a true essence of the peaks and falls of life but also the character that you can build from any type of past trauma and still come out the other side victorious and ful?lled. "One girl, one wife, one woman, one mother and her journey. Truly a real life story that has an absolutely mind blowing impact, a must read." L. Patel "An eventful journey that can only be an example and guidance to many souls, especially those in an environment that have lost their way to their true life path, for those women that think they cannot. Reach Your Dreams as quoted by the author." Anon, Her Majesty's Treasury "A fascinating read about a truly inspirational person. A remarkable story." Rene Carayol "All you really need to understand is that the one thing you have absolute control over is your attitude, so if you truly wish to change your world, you must first change your thinking." Anon Format:Paperback Pages:160

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days If you were terrified watching Open Water or The Shallows, or suffered along with Aron Ralston through his ordeal in 127 Hours, you will find this true story of Brett Archibald's ordeal, lost overboard in the Indian Ocean, absolutely extraordinary. 'When I heard Brett had fallen overboard, after twelve hours I said, "There's no way anyone can survive longer than that in the ocean - I certainly couldn't do it." This is an incredible, incredible story.' Oscar Chalupsky, Twelve times Molokai Paddleboard World Champion In April 2013, fifty-year-old Brett Archibald was on board a surf-charter boat, making a night-time crossing of the Mentawai Strait off Sumatra, Indonesia. In the middle of a storm, ill with severe food poisoning, Brett was being sick overboard when, for a moment, he blacked out. When he came to, he found himself alone in the raging sea, being spun as if in a washing machine. Sixty miles from shore, Brett saw the lights of his boat disappearing into the darkness. It was very quickly clear that no one had seen him fall, and that no one would hear his shouts for help. He was alone in the ocean. It would be eight hours before his friends realised he was missing. At that point a frantic search began, for a single man hopefully still alive somewhere in thousands of square miles of heaving waves. The Mentawai Strait is remote and the rough weather meant that no planes or helicopters could assist in the search. This is the remarkable story of Brett's ordeal, and his miraculous rescue after twenty-eight hours alone in the ocean; also of his family and friends back home and around the world and the Australian skipper whose sheer doggedness and instinct played such a key role in saving Brett. Features Summary Lost overboard at night in a storm - no one saw him fall, and no one could hear him shout Author Brett Archibald Publisher Robinson Release date 20170311 Pages 384 ISBN 1-4721-3936-4 ISBN 13 978-1-4721-3936-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days A full year Early Years classroom programme of nine themed units covering the Early Learning goals from the Early Years Foundation Stage for 4 to 5 year olds or kindergarten grade level. Areas of learning from the EYFS include; Communication and Language, Personal, social, emotional (PSE) development, Literacy, Understanding the World. In addition to the EYFS Framework, this programme has a clear focus upon multilingualism and internationalism to support English language learning and promote students' home language skills. Features Summary The second of nine exciting stories, The Glitterlings' Journey tells of Glot, Flitter and Ling a Ling who travel to earth to meet Messy Tessy. Story Time audio CD included with space on each page to write words from other languages... Author Eithne Gallagher Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20151001 Pages 24 ISBN 0-19-835579-3 ISBN 13 978-0-19-835579-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days David Pickford's After the Crash and other stories is a collection of nine short stories that will take you from The Door to the River to the wildest reaches of the Sahara in The Jahannam's Lair; on board Twenty Red Twenty, the first manned mission to Mars, and into the labyrinth of Cain and Abel's psycho-drama in The End of the Past. Five of the stories compose a series of vividly descriptive episodes of mountain literature, where the perilous conditions of the adventurous life are explored and questioned, extreme skiers are tested to the limit, an alpinist suddenly finds himself marooned high in the Himalaya after a plane crash, the border between myth and reality is blurred during a long solo climb, and a tragic mystery is solved by a lone climber who reassembles the lost pieces of The Map of Thunder Canyon. The remaining four stories range from the visionary dreams of a child to the ideology of a Waziristani jihadist. Controversial, poetic, melancholy, original and thought provoking, each story is revealed in just enough detail to let your imagination conceive what might happen next. Features Summary David Pickford's After the Crash and other stories is a collection of nine short stories that will take you from The Door to the River to the wildest reaches of the Sahara in The Jahannam's Lair; on board Twenty Red Twenty... Author David Pickford (Author), Jim Perrin (Foreword by) Publisher Vertebrate Publishing Release date 20150901 Pages 144 ISBN 1-910240-63-X ISBN 13 978-1-910240-63-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days 'Beautifully written and impressively researched, Island in the East is a stunner. Emotional, evocative and enthralling.' Kate Furnivall 'Evocative, absorbing... A rich and satisfying read' Gill Paul 'Historical fiction at its atmospheric best' Red 'A moving, stirring love story, and so richly atmospheric. I could practically feel the sweat prickling on my skin' Rachel Rhys With a sizzling love affair playing out against sisterly rivalry and epic family drama, Island in the East is the perfect read for fans of Victoria Hislop, Dinah Jefferies and Tracy Rees. ************** Two great loves. One shattering betrayal. A war that changes everything. Singapore, 1897 Harriet and Mae Grafton are twenty-year-old identical twins born from a scandalous affair. They grew up in India slighted by gossip and ostracised from polite society. They had each other and that was enough. But when their wealthy benefactor sends them to Singapore, they meet the mysterious Alex Blake and their relationship fractures with devastating consequences. 1941 Ivy Harcourt is posted to wartime Singapore amid the looming threat of Japanese invasion. Ivy knows the island will be a far cry from war-torn London, but she is totally unprepared for what awaits her: strangers from her grandmother Mae's past, an unstoppable love affair and a shattering secret that's been waiting to be uncovered... Vivid, authentic and utterly beautiful, Island in the East is evocative, atmospheric and romantic historical fiction at its very best. Praise for Jenny Ashcroft: 'Exotic and mysterious - I was gripped by this complex tale' Dinah Jefferies 'Beautifully described... A moving love story' Tracy Rees 'It's impossible to put this book down.' Kate Riordan 'A great read.' Judith Lennox 'A summer must-read' Red 'Love, sisterly rivalry and betrayal are themes in this epic tale' My Weekly 'Brilliant; everything romantic historical fiction should be.' Nicola Cornick 'Absolutely brilliant' Kerry Fisher 'Completely entrancing... Perfect escapism, beautifully written.' Emma Rous 'Evocative, lush and beautifully written, Island in the East is a gripping read.' Nikola Scott 'First-class writing, brilliant characters, fascinating locations and gripping plots' Tracy Buchanan 'Exquisitely written... unputdownable and unforgettable' Iona Grey 'A wonderful novel, full of mystery that kept me gripped until the end' Rachel Burton Features Summary From the author of Beneath a Burning Sky, comes a stunning story of love, sisterly rivalry and the true cost of betrayal, beautifully set in 1890s and 1940s Singapore. Author Jenny Ashcroft Publisher Sphere Release date 20180815 Pages 432 ISBN 0-7515-6508-3 ISBN 13 978-0-7515-6508-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Meet Rita Gilligan, Hard Rock Cafe's original `Rock `n' Roll' waitress and international cultural ambassador and MBE. It was 1971 when Hard Rock first opened its doors in London, and Rita was there with her spunky, chatty, and absolutely lovable personality. Over the forty-five years she served at Hard Rock, Rita has collected quite some stories to tell, including her relationship with rock `n' roll celebrities, Hard Rock's history, and her own personal life struggles. In this book Rita tells her story from being a shy Catholic schoolgirl in Galway to becoming the best known waitress and later ambassador of one of history's most iconic American style restaurants. She also narrates how she met Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and many other famous celebrities during her time at the Hard Rock. Written with candid humour and disarming honesty, Rita serves up a brilliantly crafted story about how the Hard Rock, like herself, defied all the odds to become a global phenomenon. Features Summary Meet Rita Gilligan, Hard Rock Cafe's original `Rock `n' Roll' waitress and international cultural ambassador and MBE. Over the forty-five years she served at Hard Rock... Author Rita Gilligan Publisher Ebury Press Release date 20161103 Pages 230 ISBN 1-78503-533-9 ISBN 13 978-1-78503-533-3