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 Storyteller The many lives of Laurens van der Post  - 2001 - 509pp, black and white photographs - Soft cover in good, clean and tight condition. When he died in 1996, Laurens Van der Post had won renown in an astounding range of roles: as war hero, writer, explorer, mystic, environmentalist, Jungian, behind-the-scenes diplomat, and friend and confidant of the great - famously including both Mrs Thatcher and Prince Charles. He seemed to be one of the most remarkable men the 20th century had produced. His conversation influenced thousands, his ideas millions. But he discouraged biographers in his lifetime on the grounds that in his many books he had told his story himself.;After his death doubts soon began to spread, however, as to whether this story presented a true picture. Was his knowledge of the Kalahari Bushmen, as extensive as he led us to believe, and did the Bushman stories he so loved to tell come mainly from books? His standing as some kind of secular saint certainly suffered with the emergence of an illegitimate daughter whose mother he had seduced when she was 15. And his claim to have effectively brokered the Lancaster House agreement on Zimbabwean independence was deflated by those who had actually been there. Nor was that all.;Sir Laurens's famly authorized this biography, giving J.D.F. Jones exclusive access to the Van der Post papers and allowing him complete freedom. A completely different man from that portrayed by the media is presented. This biography looks behind the facade that Sir Laurens so skilfully created and suggests that he became to some extent a prisoner of it. The love he inspired was genuine, but the account of his life that he presented was in the end just another of his wonderful stories.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days A single-minded adventurer and an eternal child who gave us the iconic Willy Wonka and Matilda Wormwood, Roald Dahl lived a life filled with incident, drama and adventure: from his harrowing experiences as an RAF fighter pilot and his work in British intelligence, to his many romances and turbulent marriage to the actress Patricia Neal, to the mental anguish caused by the death of his young daughter Olivia. In "Storyteller, "the first authorized biography of Dahl, Donald Sturrock--granted unprecedented access to the Dahl estate's archives--draws on personal correspondence, journals and interviews with family members and famous friends to deliver a masterful, witty and incisive look at one of the greatest authors and eccentric characters of the modern age, whose work still delights millions around the world today. Features Summary The authorised biography of one of the greatest storytellers of all time, written with complete access to the archives stored in the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre.. Author Donald Sturrock Publisher William Collins Publishing Release date 20110901 Pages 655 ISBN 0-00-725477-6 ISBN 13 978-0-00-725477-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours A single-minded adventurer and an eternal child who gave us the iconic Willy Wonka and Matilda Wormwood, Roald Dahl lived a life filled with incident, drama and adventure: from his harrowing experiences as an RAF fighter pilot and his work in British intelligence, to his many romances and turbulent marriage to the actress Patricia Neal, to the mental anguish caused by the death of his young daughter Olivia. In "Storyteller, "the first authorized biography of Dahl, Donald Sturrock--granted unprecedented access to the Dahl estate's archives--draws on personal correspondence, journals and interviews with family members and famous friends to deliver a masterful, witty and incisive look at one of the greatest authors and eccentric characters of the modern age, whose work still delights millions around the world today. Features Summary The authorised biography of one of the greatest storytellers of all time, written with complete access to the archives stored in the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre.. Author Donald Sturrock Publisher William Collins Publishing Release date 20110827 Pages 655 ISBN 0-00-725477-6 ISBN 13 978-0-00-725477-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The world's only Hollywood-illustrated storyteller's dictionary is also the most up-to-date and comprehensive for storytellers and students across the United Kingdom. This is the dictionary reimagined. The Mrs Wordsmith Storyteller's Illustrated Dictionary contains 4000 storytelling words curated around six themes - Character, Setting, Taste and Smell, Action, Emotion, and Weather. Packed with 1300 Hollywood illustrations laid out across 127 storytelling topics including: war, romance, technology, stormy weather, mountain settings, and more. Designed to help students develop a true writer's intuition and excel at school and throughout life. Get the ultimate writer's tool, perfect for use at home and in school, for ages 8-14. Curated and designed with leading educators, including Professor Susan Neuman, the Storyteller's Dictionary is aligned with KS2 frameworks for guaranteed relevancy. Endorsed by top schools and headteachers, including Emma Madden of Fox Primary, the UK's leading state primary school. Features Summary All of the most useful and relevant storytelling words, split across easy-to-navigate key themes: Character, Weather, Taste & Smell, Action, Emotion and Setting. Publisher Mrs Wordsmith Limited Release date 20181017 Pages 378 ISBN 1-999610-73-3 ISBN 13 978-1-999610-73-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days This engaging and beautifully illustrated book looks at the remarkable life and work of Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726)--by turns businessman, soldier, playwright, and (despite lacking either training or qualifications) the architect of some of the most important country houses of his era. Architectural historian Vaughan Hart examines Vanbrugh's surviving, destroyed, and unrealized buildings--among them Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace--outlining the contemporary political and social events that influenced their design and showing how these strikingly original buildings can be interpreted through reference to classical mythology, Renaissance fortifications, and medieval houses. Features Summary Looks at the life and work of Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) - by turns businessman, soldier, playwright, and (despite lacking either training or qualifications) the architect of some of the important country houses of his era... Author Vaughan Hart Publisher Yale University Press Release date 20080620 Pages 256 ISBN 0-300-11929-1 ISBN 13 978-0-300-11929-9

About Nina Todd Has Gone Nina Todd is not the sort of person you'd notice - and that's the way she likes it. She lives a quiet life: dull job, dependable boyfriend, no disruptions. When Nina meets Rupert in a hotel, it leads to an empty adulterous encounter that she'd rather forget. But it soon becomes clear that Rupert won't. Is it pure infatuation, or something more sinister? Who is Rupert, and what is the power he holds over her? And who is Nina Todd? Reviews “'Glaister makes you feel you are there, and makes you wish for almost anywhere else'” –  Daily Telegraph “'A natural storyteller who knows how to keep the reader turning the pages'” –  Independent “'This is a first-rate psychological thriller and Glaister sustains the edginess to the end'” –  Mail on Sunday “'Glaister is an expert plotter and her story has a chilling plausibility... a story whose message will linger long after the book is closed'” –  Scotsman - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/nina-todd-has-gone-9781408842645/#sthash.72SPuu4H.dpuf About Nina Todd Has Gone Nina Todd is not the sort of person you'd notice - and that's the way she likes it. She lives a quiet life: dull job, dependable boyfriend, no disruptions. When Nina meets Rupert in a hotel, it leads to an empty adulterous encounter that she'd rather forget. But it soon becomes clear that Rupert won't. Is it pure infatuation, or something more sinister? Who is Rupert, and what is the power he holds over her? And who is Nina Todd? Reviews “'Glaister makes you feel you are there, and makes you wish for almost anywhere else'” –  Daily Telegraph “'A natural storyteller who knows how to keep the reader turning the pages'” –  Independent “'This is a first-rate psychological thriller and Glaister sustains the edginess to the end'” –  Mail on Sunday “'Glaister is an expert plotter and her story has a chilling plausibility... a story whose message will linger long after the book is closed'” –  Scotsman - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/nina-todd-has-gone-9781408842645/#sthash.72SPuu4H.dpuf "Nina Todd has gone" Book by Lesley Glaister In excellent condition   Description: Nina Todd is not the sort of person you'd notice - and that's the way she likes it. She lives a quiet life: dull job, dependable boyfriend, no disruptions. When Nina meets Rupert in a hotel, it leads to an empty adulterous encounter that she'd rather forget. But it soon becomes clear that Rupert won't. Is it pure infatuation, or something more sinister? Who is Rupert, and what is the power he holds over her? And who is Nina Todd?   "A gritty psychological thriller... this book will keep you up until the early hours" Easy Living "A gripping page-turner" Cosmopolitan     About Nina Todd Has Gone Nina Todd is not the sort of person you'd notice - and that's the way she likes it. She lives a quiet life: dull job, dependable boyfriend, no disruptions. When Nina meets Rupert in a hotel, it leads to an empty adulterous encounter that she'd rather forget. But it soon becomes clear that Rupert won't. Is it pure infatuation, or something more sinister? Who is Rupert, and what is the power he holds over her? And who is Nina Todd? Reviews “'Glaister makes you feel you are there, and makes you wish for almost anywhere else'” –  Daily Telegraph “'A natural storyteller who knows how to keep the reader turning the pages'” –  Independent “'This is a first-rate psychological thriller and Glaister sustains the edginess to the end'” –  Mail on Sunday “'Glaister is an expert plotter and her story has a chilling plausibility... a story whose message will linger long after the book is closed'” –  Scotsman - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/nina-todd-has-gone-9781408842645/#sthash.72SPuu4H.dpuf  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Danielle Steel proves she is the world's favourite storyteller in this powerful story of love conquering all in Against All Odds. Taking chances is part of life, but when you bet your future against the odds, it's a high risk game. Kate Madison's stylish second-hand clothing shop has been a big success in New York, supporting her and her four kids since her husband's untimely death. Now her children have grown up and are ready to forge lives of their own. They all choose to play against the odds, much to their mother's dismay... Isabelle, a dedicated attorney, is in line to make partner at her Wall Street firm, when she falls for a client she represents in a criminal case. She tells herself she can make a life with him - but can she? Julie, a young designer, meets a man who seems too good to be true and falls under his spell. She marries him quickly, gives up her job, moves to LA to be at his side, ignoring the danger signs. Is all what it seems? Justin is a struggling writer who pushes for children with his partner before they're financially or emotionally ready. Will the strain on the relationship take too high a toll? Willie, the youngest, a tech expert, makes a choice that shocks them all, with a woman fifteen years older... Kate - loving, supportive and outspoken - can't keep her children from playing against the odds. Can the odds be beaten? No matter how much she loves him, in the end, the risks are their own and the hardest lesson as a mother is that she can't protect them from the choices they make. Features Summary Danielle Steel proves she is the world's favourite storyteller in this powerful story of love conquering all in Against All Odds. Taking chances is part of life... Author Danielle Steel Publisher Macmillan Release date 20170605 Pages 334 ISBN 1-5098-0021-2 ISBN 13 978-1-5098-0021-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Hilarious stories and advice about the ups and downs of growing up, from a popularYouTube artist and storyteller. Like any shy teen turned young adult, YouTube star James Rallison ("The Odd 1s Out") is used to being on the outside looking in. He wasn't partying in high school or winning football games like his older brother. Instead, he posted comics on the Internet. Now, he's ready to share his hard-earned advice from his 21 years of life in the funny, relatable voice his fans love. In this illustrated collection, Rallison tells his own stories of growing up as the "odd one out": in art class with his twin sister (she was more talented), in the middle school locker room, and up to one strange year of college (he dropped out). Each story is filled with the little lessons he picked up along the way, serious and otherwise, like: * How to be cool (in seventh grade) * Why it's OK to be second-best at something, and * How to survive your first, confidence-killing job interviews Filled with fan-favorite comics and never-before-seen material, this tongue-in-cheek take on some of the weirdest, funniest parts of life is perfect for both avid followers and new converts. Features Summary Hilarious stories and advice about the ups and downs of growing up, from a popularYouTube artist and storyteller. Like any shy teen turned young adult... Author James R Allison Publisher Speak Release date 20180724 Pages 240 ISBN 0-14-313180-X ISBN 13 978-0-14-313180-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Danielle Steel proves she is the world's favourite storyteller in this powerful story of love conquering all in Against All Odds. Taking chances is part of life, but when you bet your future against the odds, it's a high risk game. Kate Madison's stylish second-hand clothing shop has been a big success in New York, supporting her and her four kids since her husband's untimely death. Now her children have grown up and are ready to forge lives of their own. They all choose to play against the odds, much to their mother's dismay... Isabelle, a dedicated attorney, is in line to make partner at her Wall Street firm, when she falls for a client she represents in a criminal case. She tells herself she can make a life with him - but can she? Julie, a young designer, meets a man who seems too good to be true and falls under his spell. She marries him quickly, gives up her job, moves to LA to be at his side, ignoring the danger signs. Is all what it seems? Justin is a struggling writer who pushes for children with his partner before they're financially or emotionally ready. Will the strain on the relationship take too high a toll? Willie, the youngest, a tech expert, makes a choice that shocks them all, with a woman fifteen years older... Kate - loving, supportive and outspoken - can't keep her children from playing against the odds. Can the odds be beaten? No matter how much she loves him, in the end, the risks are their own and the hardest lesson as a mother is that she can't protect them from the choices they make. Features Summary Against All Odds is a powerful story of family relationships and trying to beat the odds when love is involved, by the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel. Author Danielle Steel Publisher Macmillan Release date 20170605 Pages 334 ISBN 1-5098-0021-2 ISBN 13 978-1-5098-0021-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days THE RICHARD & JUDY NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER `Magnificent' Mail on Sunday `Gripping' New York Times `A master storyteller' The Times `Epic' Sunday Telegraph Ten-year-old Abdullah would do anything for his younger sister. In a life of poverty and struggle, with no mother to care for them, Pari is the only person who brings Abdullah happiness. For her, he will trade his only pair of shoes to give her a feather for her treasured collection. When their father sets off with Pari across the desert to Kabul in search of work, Abdullah is determined not to be separated from her. Neither brother nor sister know what this fateful journey will bring them. Features Summary THE RICHARD & JUDY NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER `Magnificent' Mail on Sunday `Gripping' New York Times `A master storyteller' The Times `Epic' Sunday Telegraph Ten-year-old Abdullah would do anything for his younger sister... Author Khaled Hosseini Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Release date 20180814 Pages 496 ISBN 1-5266-0463-9 ISBN 13 978-1-5266-0463-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo and award-winning artist Barroux comes a true story of bravery, sadness and hope, set against the backdrop of World War Two. A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Barroux's stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael's uncles during World War Two. Francis and Pieter are brothers. As shadow of one war lingers, and the rumbles of another approach, the brothers argue. Francis is a fierce pacifist, while Pieter signs up to fight. What happens next will change the course of Francis's life forever... and throw him into the mouth of the wolf. A great way of introducing young readers to the realities of World War Two. Look out for Morpurgo's other war fiction including War Horse, Friend or Foe, Waiting for Anya, King of the Cloud Forest and An Eagle in the Snow. In the Mouth of the Wolf is a heart-felt true story of family and courage by a writer who 'has the happy knack of speaking to both child and adult readers' (The Guardian). Features Summary From master storyteller Michael Morpurgo and award-winning artist Barroux comes a true story of bravery, sadness and hope, set against the backdrop of World War Two... Author Michael Morpurgo (Author), Barroux (Illustrator) Publisher Egmont Books Release date 20180529 Pages 160 ISBN 1-4052-8526-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4052-8526-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Called the work of "a mesmerizing storyteller with deep compassion and memorable prose" ("Publishers Weekly") and the book that, "anyone interested in natural history, botany, protecting nature, or Native American culture will love," by "Library Journal," "Braiding Sweetgrass" is poised to be a classic of nature writing. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer asks questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces indigenous teachings that consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take "us on a journey that is every bit as mythic as it is scientific, as sacred as it is historical, as clever as it is wise" (Elizabeth Gilbert). Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices. Features Summary Called the work of "a mesmerizing storyteller with deep compassion and memorable prose" (Publishers Weekly) and the book that, "anyone interested in natural history... Author Robin Wall Kimmerer Publisher Milkweed Editions Release date 20150811 Pages 390 ISBN 1-57131-356-7 ISBN 13 978-1-57131-356-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. Covering a time of great hope and incredible change, Reconstruction and Reform is a dramatic look at life after the Civil War in the newly re United States. Railroad tycoons were roaring across the country. New cities sprang up across the plains, and a new and different American West came into being: a land of farmers, ranchers, miners, and city dwellers. Back East, large scale immigration was also going on, but not all Americans wanted newcomers in the country. Technology moved forward: Thomas Edison lit up the world with his electric light. And social justice was on everyone's mind with Carry Nation wielding a hatchet in her battle against drunkenness and Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. DuBois counseling newly freed African Americans to behave in very different ways. Through it all, the reunited nation struggles to keep the promises of freedom in this exciting chapter in the A History of US. About the Series: Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text, A History of US weaves together exciting stories that bring American history to life. Hailed by reviewers, historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. In ten books that span from Prehistory to the 21st century, young people will never think of American history as boring again. Features Summary Covering a time of great hope and incredible change, Reconstruction and Reform is a dramatic look at life after the Civil War in the newly re United States. Author Joy Hakim Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20070207 Pages 208 ISBN 0-19-532721-7 ISBN 13 978-0-19-532721-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days In a society divided along Zodiac lines, status is cast at birth - and binding for life. When seemingly random murders plague the city, is it a rebellion against the system or the work of a twisted serial killer? Zodiac is an imaginative and gripping thriller from debut author Sam Wilson. Even for the most experienced detectives, every once in a while a murder can shake them to the core. Like when the Chief of Police is killed in his own home. For Detective Jerome Burton, catching the killer will change his life forever. Because this murder is only the first piece of a vast and twisted puzzle made of secrets, lies and tragedy. The signs are everywhere. But is the truth written in the stars or hiding in the shadows? Praise for Sam Wilson 'A bold storyteller with an amazing mind' Lauren Beukes, author of The Shining Girls 'A brilliant, original and gripping thriller. I'm struggling to think of a reader who won't love this' Sarah Lotz, author of The Three 'Impeccable storytelling. Undoubtedly a book which works both on the level of its intriguing high concept and sheer narrative nous' Barry Forshaw Features Summary A series of uniquely brutal murders targets victims from totally different walks of life. All eyes are on Detective Jerome Burton and astrological profiler Lindi Childs - divided in their beliefs over whether the answer is written in the stars but united in their conviction that there is an ingenious serial killer executing a grand plan. Author Sam Wilson Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20170531 Pages 423 ISBN 1-4059-2164-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4059-2164-0

The powerful best seller from the nation's favourite storyteller and author of The Loner and The Journey Harry always knew he would go back one day ! Eighteen years ago, he made a hard decision that drove him from the place he loved. Since then, he carved out a life for himself and found a semblance of peace, yet he is still haunted by the warm, carefree girl with the laughing eyes. For Judy Saunders, the pain of her past has left her deeply scarred. Cut off from her family and trapped in a loveless marriage, the distant memories of her first love are her only source of comfort in a dark and dangerous world. Years later, Harry is heading back. Excited, afraid and racked with guilt, he has little choice. He must confront the past, and seek forgiveness.   Slight surface scratching on cover and faint creasing on spine. Small library stamp on second page.  Slight browning on thickness of pages.  Rest of book in good condition.    

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days "Jack Kornfield is a wonderful storyteller and a great teacher". (Thich Nhat Hanh Bestselling author of A Path With Heart). Jack Kornfield invites you into a new awareness: how you can free yourself, whoever you are and whatever your circumstances. Renowned for his mindfulness practices and meditations, Jack provides the keys for opening gateways to immediate shifts in perspective and clarity of vision, allowing yourself to change course, take action or to simply relax. Presenting different paths to different kinds of freedom - freedom from fear, freedom to start over again, to love, to be yourself and to be happy - he guides you into an active process that engages your mind, heart and spirit, and brings real joy, over and over again. Drawing from his own life, he presents a stirring call to be here, in the power of the now, the present, to work through life's biggest challenges. Features Summary Presenting different paths to different kinds of freedom - freedom from fear, freedom to start over again, to love, to be yourself and to be happy the author guides you into an active process that engages your mind... Author Jack Kornfield Publisher Rider Release date 20170627 Pages 299 ISBN 1-84604-543-6 ISBN 13 978-1-84604-543-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Robbie Robertson's singular contributions to popular music have made him one of the most beloved songwriters and guitarists of his time. With songs like `The Weight', `The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' and `Up on Cripple Creek', he and his partners in the Band fashioned a music that has endured for decades, influencing countless musicians. In this captivating memoir, written over five years of reflection, Robbie employs his unique storyteller's voice to weave together the journey that led him to some of the most pivotal events in music history. He recounts the adventures of his half-Jewish, half-Mohawk upbringing on the Six Nations Indian Reserve and on the gritty streets of Toronto; his odyssey at sixteen to the Mississippi Delta, the fountainhead of American music; the wild, early years on the road with rockabilly legend Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks; his unexpected ties to the Cosa Nostra underworld; the gripping trial-by-fire of 'going electric' with Bob Dylan on his 1966 world tour and their ensuing celebrated collaborations; the formation of the Band and the forging of their unique sound, culminating with history's most famous farewell concert, brought to life for all time in Martin Scorsese's great movie The Last Waltz. This is the story of a time and place - the moment when rock 'n' roll became life, when legends like Buddy Holly and Bo Diddley crisscrossed the circuit of clubs and roadhouses from Texas to Toronto, when the Beatles, Hendrix, the Stones and Warhol moved through the same streets and hotel rooms. It's the story of exciting change as the world tumbled through the '60s and early '70s and a generation came of age, built on music, love and freedom. Above all, it's the moving story of the profound friendship among five young men who together created a new kind of popular music. Testimony is Robbie Robertson's story, lyrical and true, as only he could tell it. Features Summary Robbie Robertson's singular contributions to popular music have made him one of the most beloved songwriters and guitarists of his time. Above all, it's the moving story of the profound friendship among five young men who together created a new kind of popular music. Author Robbie Robertson Publisher Windmill Books Release date 20170731 Pages 500 ISBN 0-09-951095-2 ISBN 13 978-0-09-951095-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours Award-winning children's writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo has collected his greatest animal stories from all around the world and put them in one place...Here! From brave mice to hungry wolves, and mischievous spiders to ingenious cats, this is a timeless collection to treasure forever. Beautifully illustrated throughout, a menagerie will come to life before your eyes.There are lots of stories to choose from, including Puss in Boots, The Ugly Duckling, and Peter and the Wolf, so whether you're looking for a quick read or a longer story to lose yourself in, something to read alone or a tale to share, there's a great animal story within for everyone to find. This beautifully-illustrated, sumptuous gift edition is perfectfor young readers to treasure. Features Summary From squeaks and peeps to growls and howls, all animal life is here. A treasure trove of animal delights, chosen by the UK's best-loved storyteller. Author Michael Morpurgo Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20161006 Pages 253 ISBN 0-19-274862-9 ISBN 13 978-0-19-274862-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 20 - 25 working days Teacher's notes for every title in Pie Corbett's Reading Spine. Inside you'll find: * The six steps towards creating a Reading Spine in your school * A core selection of the best books to share with your class * Teacher's notes to bring these classic texts to life * Top tips for using picture books and novels with your class Pie Corbett, educationalist and author, writes widely for the educational press, provides training nationally and works as a poet and storyteller in schools. Features Summary Teacher's notes for every title in Pie Corbett's Reading Spine. * Six steps towards creating a Reading Spine in your school * A core selection of the best books to share with your class * Teacher's notes to bring these classic texts to life * Top tips for using picture books and novels with your class by Pie Corbett. Author Pie Corbett Publisher Scholastic Press Release date 20151203 Pages 40 ISBN 1-4071-6072-9 ISBN 13 978-1-4071-6072-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days New York Times bestselling author NORA ROBERTS enchants millions with her timeless, powerful writing Time after time... Sunny Stone knows she wants to do something spectacular with her life - and a cabin in the snow-kissed mountains seems like the perfect place to come up with a plan. But when an enigmatic stranger appears, Sunny has no idea how much her life is about to change. Twenty-third-century cynic Jacob is determined to find and convince his brother Caleb to return to their time. Caleb might believe he's found `the one' but love never lasts. Yet firecracker Sunny keeps finding new ways to get under his skin. Jacob has always valued science over women - until now... `The most successful novelist on Planet Earth.' Washington Post `A storyteller of immeasurable diversity and talent.' Publisher's Weekly Features Summary New York Times bestselling author NORA ROBERTS enchants millions with her timeless, powerful writing Author Nora Roberts Publisher Mills And Boon Release date 20161201 Pages 299 ISBN 0-263-92368-1 ISBN 13 978-0-263-92368-1

 Three Women: Marge Piercy   Suzanne Blume has known success and disappointment in equal measure. A respected lawyer who survived two marriages and put two children through college, she now faces the disquieting prospect of her wayward older daughter moving back home. But more troubling still is the news that her mother, a woman of legendary independence who has never truly accepted her daughter nor approved of her choices, has been felled by age and illness. And, for the first time in her life, she needs Suzanne's help. Intertwining the lives of three generations of contemporary women, master storyteller Marge Piercy plunges into the deepest, most elemental basics of life -- love, aging, illness, and death -- and emerges with a brave, compassionate exploration of the volatile ground between mothers and daughters.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days `Kemp is a natural storyteller... This book leads you on a journey through the life, work and legacy of one of history's most intriguing figures.' The Times In an engaging personal narrative interwoven with historical research, Martin Kemp discusses a life spent immersed in the world of Leonardo, and his encounters with great and lesser academics, collectors and curators, devious dealers and unctuous auctioneers, major scholars and authors, pseudo-historians and fantasists. He shares how he has grappled with swelling legions of `Leonardo loonies', walked on the eggshells of vested interests in academia and museums, and fended off fusillades of non-Leonardos, sometimes more than one a week. Examining the greatest masterpieces, from the Last Supper to Salvator Mundi, through the expert's eye, we learn first-hand of the thorny questions that surround attribution, the scientific analyses that support the experts' interpretations, and the continuing importance of connoisseurship. Throughout, from the most scholarly interpretations to the popularity of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code, we are reminded of Leonardo's unique genius and wonder at how an artist from 500 years ago continues to make such compelling posthumous demands on all those who engage with him. Features Summary Martin Kemp, described by The Times as `the world's leading authority on Leonardo', relates his fifty-year relationship with the most famous artist of all time. Author Martin J. Kemp Publisher Thames and Hudson Release date 20190401 Pages 336 ISBN 0-500-29269-8 ISBN 13 978-0-500-29269-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Naomi Carson is a survivor. As a child, her family was torn apart by a shocking crime. It could have destroyed her, but Naomi has grown up strong, with a passion for photography that has taken her all around the world. Now, at last, she has decided to put down roots. The beautiful old house on Point Bluff needs work, but Naomi has new friends in town who are willing to help, including Xander Keaton - gorgeous, infuriating and determined to win her heart. But as Naomi plans for the future, her past is catching up with her. Someone in town knows her terrifying secret - and won't let her forget it. As her new home is rocked by violence, Naomi must discover her persecutor's identity, before it's too late. Features Summary She changed her name. She changed her life. But someone won't let her go. The international number one bestseller from Nora Roberts - the world's greatest storyteller. Author Nora Roberts Publisher Piatkus Books Release date 20170615 Pages 528 ISBN 0-349-40778-9 ISBN 13 978-0-349-40778-4

From the mind of Dean Koontz, the 400 million copy worldwide bestseller, comes this supernatural tale of good and evil, and life and death. Find out why Odd Thomas is the master storyteller's most talked about creation. Strange times need strange heroes. Odd Thomas lives always between two worlds. He can see the lingering dead and knows that even in chaos, there is order, purpose, and strange meaning that invites our understanding but often thwarts it. Intuition has brought Odd Thomas to the quaint town of Magic Beach on the California coast. As he waits to learn why he has been drawn there, he finds work as a cook and assistant to a once-famous film actor who, at eighty has become an eccentric with as long a list of fears as he has stories about Hollywood's golden days. Odd is having dreams of a red tide, vague but worrisome. By day he senses a free-floating fear in the air of the town, as if unleashed by the crashing waves. But nothing prepares him for the hard truth of what he will discover as he comes face to face with a form of evil that will test him as never before...

Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of the extraordinary events of Inkheart, and the story whose characters strode out of the pages, and changed her life for ever. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater, torn from his world of words, the need to return has become desperate. When he finds a crooke storyteller with the magical ability to read him back, he sets in motion a dangerous reversal that sees the characters of Inkheart transported to a charmed Inkworld, about to be fought over by rival rebels and princes. Format:Paperback

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days 'Roma Tearne is an exquisite writer and captivating storyteller' Aminatta FornaThrough endless years of glacial winter, artist Hera has known loss: her brother's arrest and imprisonment on terrorism charges, her mother's resulting death, and the collapse of normal life in a devastated London. Her one comfort has been her relationship with Raphael. As the thaw begins, can she track down her elusive lover? Features Summary A permanently frozen London is the setting for Roma Tearne's harrowing yet lyrical tale of survival in a dystopian near-future. Author Roma Tearne Publisher Aardvark Bureau Release date 20170928 ISBN 1-910709-42-5 ISBN 13 978-1-910709-42-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Marian's brand NEW novel is nearly here, pre-order yours... Amy's husband Hugh has run away to 'find himself'. But will he ever come back? 'Myself and Hugh... We're taking a break.''A city-with-fancy-food sort of break?'If only. Amy's husband Hugh says he isn't leaving her.He still loves her, he's just taking a break - from their marriage, their children and, most of all, from their life together. Six months to lose himself in South East Asia. And there is nothing Amy can say or do about it.Yes, it's a mid-life crisis, but let's be clear: a break isn't a break up - yet... However, for Amy it's enough to send her - along with her extended family of gossips, misfits and troublemakers - teetering over the edge.For a lot can happen in six-months. When Hugh returns, if he returns, will he be the same man she married? Will Amy be the same woman? Because if Hugh is on a break from their marriage, then so is she... The Break is a story about the choices we make and how those choices help to make us. It is Marian Keyes at her funniest, wisest and brilliant best.'A born storyteller' Independent on Sunday'When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Keyes is in a class of her own' Daily Express Features Summary Marian's brand NEW novel is nearly here, pre-order yours... Amy's husband Hugh has run away to 'find himself'. But will he ever come back? 'Myself and Hugh... Author Marian Keyes Publisher Michael Joseph Release date 20170824 Pages 576 ISBN 0-7181-7972-2 ISBN 13 978-0-7181-7972-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Where did Roald Dahl get all of his wonderful ideas for stories? From his own life, of course As full of excitement and the unexpected as his world-famous, best-selling books, Roald Dahl's tales of his own childhood are completely fascinating and fiendishly funny. Did you know that Roald Dahl nearly lost his nose in a car accident? Or that he was once a chocolate candy tester for Cadbury's? Have you heard about his involvement in the Great Mouse Plot of 1924? If not, you don't yet know all there is to know about Roald Dahl. Sure to captivate and delight you, the boyhood antics of this master storyteller are not to be missed Features Summary Presents humorous anecdotes from the author's childhood which includes summer vacations in Norway and an English boarding school. Author Roald Dahl (Author), Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Publisher Penguin USA Release date 20090201 Pages 176 ISBN 0-14-241381-X ISBN 13 978-0-14-241381-4

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Accidental Heroes is a heart-stopping thriller about ordinary men and women who embark on a journey they will never forget. On a beautiful May morning at New York's JFK Airport, a routine plane departs for San Francisco. Security agent Bernice Adams finds a postcard of the Golden Gate Bridge bearing an ambiguous message. Who left the postcard behind, which flight is that person on, and what exactly does the message mean? Her supervisor dismisses her concerns but she is compelled to contact Homeland Security. As the flight takes off each of the passengers is looking forward to reaching San Francisco, whether it's for a family reunion, a wedding, or a new way of life. But as it emerges, there's someone on the flight planning something terrible and these strangers' lives entwine as they come together to help to avert a tragedy at the eleventh hour. Danielle Steel combines intense action with stories of emotionally rich, intertwined lives. As the plane bears down on its destination of San Francisco, the futures of these strangers will be changed forever by a handful of accidental heroes. Features Summary Accidental Heroes is a pulse-racing tale of extraordinary courage, from the world's favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel. Author Danielle Steel Publisher Pan Books Release date 20181116 Pages 320 ISBN 1-5098-0048-4 ISBN 13 978-1-5098-0048-3

A masterly, haunting novel from a writer heralded by The Washington Post Book World as "the 21st-century daughter of Chinua Achebe," Half of a Yellow Sun recreates a seminal moment in modern African history: Biafra's impassioned struggle to establish an independent republic in Nigeria, and the chilling violence that followed. Published in 2006, Half of A Yellow Sun garnered numerous accolades and was awarded the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2007. With astonishing empathy and the effortless grace of a natural storyteller, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie weaves together the lives of three characters swept up in the turbulence of the decade. Thirteen-year-old Ugwu is employed as a houseboy for a university professor full of revolutionary zeal. Olanna is the professor's beautiful mistress, who has abandoned her life of privilege in Lagos for a dusty university town and the charisma of her new lover. And Richard is a shy young Englishman in thrall to Olanna's twin sister, an enigmatic figure who refuses to belong to anyone. As Nigerian troops advance and they must run for their lives, their ideals are severely tested, as are their loyalties to one another. Epic, ambitious, and triumphantly realized, Half of a Yellow Sun is a remarkable novel about moral responsibility, about the end of colonialism, about ethnic allegiances, about class and race--and the ways in which love can complicate them all.