The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules is an incredibly quirky, humorous & warm-hearted story about growing old disgracefully
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The little old lady is back! This time, Martha Andersson & her friends
- the League of Pensioners
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The international bestseller, translated from the German by Simon Pare. On a beautifully restored barge on the Seine, Jean Perdu runs a bookshop; or rather a `literary apothecary`, for this bookseller possesses a rare gift for sensing which books will soothe the troubled souls of his customers. The only person he is unable to cure, it seems, is himself. He has nursed a broken heart ever since the night, twenty-one years ago, when the love of his life fled Paris, leaving behind a handwritten letter that he has never dared read. His memories & his love have been gathering dust
- until now. The arrival of an enigmatic new neighbour in his eccentric apartment building on Rue Montagnard inspires Jean to unlock his heart, unmoor the floating bookshop & set off for Provence, in search of the past & his beloved.
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Determined to master French cooking, Rachel Khoo moved to Paris without a word of French & enrolled at the world renowned cookery school, Le Cordon Bleu. Rachel’s latest book Little Paris Kitchen contains 120 recipes which put a modern twist on traditional French cooking ranging from easy dishes & classic French desserts to picnic ideas. ...

We left when the grass was green & tall. When we got to the top of the hill I could see the river that we would follow out West. Nobody spoke much, but I guessed that we were all thinking the same thing... That we had a long journey ahead of us. This epic story documents one little girl`s adventure as she discovers the challenges, excitement & danger of America`s frontier. Filled with drama, this tale is testament to the determination, solidarity & courage of the early pioneers, each chasing their own American Dream. ...

This enchanting tour of Paris`s most charming places, objects, & pastimes has been lovingly complied by Francophile extraordinaire Leslie Jonath & brought to vivid life by rising-star illustrator Lizzy Stewart. Organised by season, & featuring places & experiences--foods, parks, bakeries, museums, streets, festivals, & more--that are quintessentially Parisian, The Little Pleasures of Paris is a classic love letter to the City of Light, but with an idiosyncratic twist: Unusual details that might otherwise go unnoticed are celebrated in both word & image, offering a uniquely poetic & intimate perspective. ...

A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see, standing before him, the most extraordinary little fellow. ” Please, ” asks the stranger, ”draw me a sheep.” & the pilot realizes that when life`s events are too difficult to underst&, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out pencil & paper... & thus begins this wise & enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed the world forever. ...

A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see, standing before him, the most extraordinary little fellow. ” Please, ” asks the stranger, ”draw me a sheep.” & the pilot realizes that when life`s events are too difficult to underst&, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out pencil & paper... Thus begins this wise & enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed the world forever for its readers. ...

Few books have been as universally cherished by children & adults alike as The Little Prince.A beautiful special gift edition of this touching & wise classic children`s book, with the original translation by Katherine Woods & full-colour illustrations. A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see the most extraordinary little fellow standing before him. ” Please, ” asks the stranger, ”draw me a sheep.” And the pilot realises that when life`s events are too difficult to underst&, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out a pencil & paper... & thus begins this wise & enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed the world forever for its readers. This stunning new edition of the classic children`s book The Little Prince,

Includes:: the classic English translation by Katherine Woods & original colour illustrations which will capture the hearts of readers of all ages. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed exile from occupied France. A year after the book`s publication in 1943, Saint-Exupery disappeared over the Mediterranean while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best known throughout the world as the author & illustrator of The Little Prince, Saint-Exupery wrote several other books that have also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods (1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans & is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment & charm of Saint-Exupery`s storytelling.

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This is a stunning & bold graphic adaptation from Antoine de Saint-Exupery`s exceptional, iconic & classic children`s book ...