Uncle Trev is the kind of Uncle we all wish we had grwoing up! Rife with stories about the animals on his farm and the many mishaps he found himself in, each tale brings about laugh-out-loud comedy and unbelievably stupendous incidents! (Have YOU ever heard of a whistling bull?!?)
Every family has secrets; some small, some funny, some big, some harmful. Others are so terrible that they must be hidden away from the ones you love... If they ever came out it would surely tear a family apart. And the Tides are a family full of secrets.
Meet Maqil, Mike, Mehmet, Mikhail and Miguel. One character... A chancer, a charlatan and a born survivor. A damaged man in search of himself, creating a new identity and nationality in each country he makes his home, abandoning wife and children for a taste of the high life. He's a compulsive gambler - driven to lose at least as much as he gains, in games of chance, and in life.
Somehow Paddington always seems to find himself in very odd situations! Though when he gets into a spot of bother with some shaving cream, causes a
London bus to be evacuated, and is mistaken for a famous Peruvian
hurdler by a film crew, we're left wondering if this one situation that he won't be able to get out of?
A boy and a bear head out to sea equipped with a suitcase, a comic book and a ukulele but are soon faced with 'unforseen anomalies' including turbulent stormy seas and a terrifying sea monster! Don't be fooled by the seemingly simple title, this book is packed with original and entertaining narrative, including the worlds most dangerous sandwich! It's a hilarious page-turner with beautifully artistic illustrations for early readers.
Esme is seriously bored with all the work and practice her mum keeps insisiting she does in order to perfect her circus performance. So NOT fun! So, when she decides to include animals into her show, with the help of her cousins at Maclinkey Castle who have all kinds of cool animals, everything's looking up! Right? WRONG!
August 5th 2005. On a secret mission to an underwater military
installation thirty miles off the coast of Kamchatka, Russian Navy
submersible AS-28 ran into a web of cables and stuck fast. With 600 feet
of freezing water above them, there was no escape for the seven crew.
In this day and age, time seems to rule our lives. Most of us have busy schedules, dictated by appointments, hours, minutes that structure our day. But how much do you understand about time, and is it possible to retrain our brains and improve our relationship with it?
A bewitching book about some of the UK's best loved animals and wildlife, told from the perspective of animal enthusiasts throughout the country. Ranging from the water-vole woman from Shropshire, to the owl ambassador from Somerset this is a charming book for all animal lovers.
From the city that put jellied eels on the map, Brown captures a characteristically fun and alluring capital in his new hardcover. A charmingly illustrated book depicting all thats lovely about London, highlighting the individuality about our much-loved city.
Ever wondered if Cheapside really is cheap? Or did you know that Euston Road was built because there were too many cows on Oxford Street? Taggart's book is filled with odd and fascinating facts like these, taking us on a trip down narrow lanes and cobbled streets brimming with history. From famous landmarks to lost palaces and ancient villages swallowed up as the city grew, this is a great idea for a gift and a superb read for all London lovers! 
It's easy to take London for granted, with our hectic train stations, non-stop hustle and bustle of city life and the dilemma as to whether we should risk leaving our umbrella at home or not! But David Gentleman has been drawing London all his adult life and has spent his days looking afresh at London, detailing our capital city throughout the year. Reflecting his love for the city he has lived in for over 60 years, Gentleman's art mirrors all that's beautiful and definining in London, from quaint Primose Hill to eclectic Camden Town, including our historic infastructure.
Working as an extra on a film set? Sounds like fun for a school holiday! Only not everything seems to going to plan, as they turn up on set to find the dreaded Miss Breakbone, and adding mayhem to the madness they attempt to outdo the mystery villain! But with Spider being faced with the prospect of being locked behind bars, is this one mystery too much for the Underdogs? 
Ever overheard a ridiculous conversation on the shop floor that you couldn't quite believe? Or perhaps you've found yourself faced with a nonsensical request at work that has become a hilarious anecdote with your friends for weeks after. Well, we certainly have!
France, 1944, and two teens, Arianne and Luc, are in the midst of falling headily into love; their first love. However, this idyllic love story takes a dramatic turn for the worse, as German forces are closing in and Luc is faced with the agonising reality of entering the war as a soldier, risking life and love. And with Romy rivalling for Arianne's affection, he's willing to go to any extreme to remove Luc from the picture....Can they survive the battle for freedom and true love?
