The Little Book of Yorkshire is a fascinating, fact-packed compendium of the sort of information which no-one will want to be without. The county`s most eccentric inhabitants, famous sons & daughters, royal connections & literally hundreds of intriguing facts about Yorkshire`s landscape, cities, towns & villages come together to make one handy, pocket-sized treasure trove of trivia. Soak up the vast array of quirky tales, from the regal Richmond of John of Gaunt to the sporting Barnsley of Dickie Bird. A remarkably engaging little book, this is essential reading for visitors & locals alike. ...

Following the success of our emoji: A Magnetic Kit comes this second mini kit including pins, patches, stickers, & magnets, the perfect package for emoji fans of all ages! This kit
Includes::* 10 emoji button pins* 1 iron-on patch* 3 magnets* 16-page sticker book
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From the New York Times & internationally bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop, an extraordinary novel about self-discovery & new beginnings.` An enchanting, uplifting read` Independent on The Little Paris Bookshop Marianne Messmann longs to escape her loveless marriage. On a trip to Paris, she throws herself into the Seine, but is rescued by a passer-by. While recovering in hospital, Marianne sees a painting of a beautiful port town & decides to embark on a final adventure. Once in Brittany, she befriends a host of colourful characters who gather in a seaside bistro called Ar Mor. Among food, music & laughter, Marianne discovers a new version of herself
- passionate, carefree & powerful. That is until her past comes calling... `A true gem for fiction lovers` Good Housekeeping on The Little Paris Bookshop
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In Korea, a little Buddhist monk (really very dwarf-sized) dreams of the Western world & secretly reads up on Western culture. When he meets the holidaying French couple Napoleon Chirac & Jacqueline Bloodymary he offers his services as their guide, in the hope they will take him, a penniless monk, to Europe. He whisks them off on a tour of the temples. Among the many twists & turns, our stunned tourists encounter a suicidal horse & discover that a person can also be a robot. Though our monk appears to them as the very spirit of tourism, nothing is natural in this tour de force of Aira`s twisted imagination. ...

The Little Chinese Cookbook explores the ways in which geography, climate, culture & tradition have shaped oone of the world`s most popular cuisines. It takes a look at the behind-the-scenes world of growers, artisans, chefs & home cooks, whose passion for produce is reflected in the regional styles & flavours of China`s rich & varied food. More than 80 recipes including street food, seafood, dim sum recipes, hotpots & desserts. ...

In this enthralling & thought-provoking novel of Middle Eastern intrigue, Charlie, a brilliant & beautiful young actress, is lured into `the theatre of the real` by an Israeli intelligence officer. Forced to play her ultimate role, she is plunged into a deceptive & delicate trap set to ensnare an elusive Palestinian terrorist. The Little Drummer Girl is a thrilling, deeply moving & courageous novel of our times. ...

` Wonderful` The New York Times Charlie, a jobbing young English actress, is accustomed to playing different roles. But when the mysterious, battle-scarred Joseph recruits her into the Israeli secret services, she enters the dangerous `theatre of the real`. As she acts out her part in an intricate, high-stakes plot to trap & kill a Palestinian terrorist, it threatens to consume her. Set in the tragic arena of the Middle East conflict, this compelling story of love & torn loyalties plays out against the backdrop of an unwinnable war. ` The Little Drummer Girl is about spies as Madame Bovary is about adultery or Crime & Punishment about crime` The New York Times ...

Add variety to your child`s bedtime routine with the latest book from the author of The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, the global bestseller that parents have been raving about! Features all-new child-tested, parent-approved techniques to reclaim bedtime & provide a sweet & tender end to each day. Your child joins Ellen the Elephant on a journey through a magical forest that leads to sleep. Along the way, children meet different fantastical characters & have calming experiences that will help your child to relax & slip into slumber quickly. The story works perfectly for either naptime or bedtime. Children will love switching between stories about both Roger the Rabbit (The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep) & Ellen the Elephant (The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep), & parents will appreciate the diverse ways each character will help their loved ones fall asleep quickly & easily.

Includes:: never-before-seen material that will make a difference at bedtime, including insightful sleep tips & answers to frequently asked questions to help guide families to an even more satisfying nighttime routine! Advance Praise from Parents ” Even better than The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep.” ” It`s nice to have an alternative for a bit of variety.” ” You only have to read a few pages & you have a sleeping child!” ”A must-have book in our home!” Praise for The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: Translated into 43 languages Global sales currently exceed 1.5 million copies ” Tired parents of planet earth
- this is what you`ve been waiting for... If you don`t already have a copy, you need to order one quick sharp”
- Metro ” The most peaceful bedtime we have had in months”
- Daily Mail ”A book whose powerfully soporific effects my son is helpless to resist”
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Twelve-year-old Harriet is doing her best to grow up, which is not easy as her mother is permanently on medication, her father has silently moved to another city, & her serene sister rarely notices anything. All of them are still suffering from the shocking & mysterious death of her brother Robin twelve years earlier, & it seems to Harriet that the family may never recover. So, inspired by Captain Scott, Houdini, & Robert Louis Stevenson, she sets out with her only friend Hely to find Robin`s murderer & punish him. But what starts out as a child`s game soon becomes a dark & dangerous journey into the menacing underworld of a small Mississippi town. ...

A beautiful new limited edition paperback of The Little Friend, published as part of the Bloomsbury Modern Classics list The ...