A Boy and a Bear in a Boat

A Boy and a Bear in a Boat, by Dave Shelton

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.

An amazing debut from a brand new storyteller, this is a perfect edition for your bookshelf!

Age Range: 5-8, 10.99, Hardback

Amazing Esme and The Sweet Shop Circus

Amazing Esme and The Sweet Shop Circus, by Tamara Macfarlane

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!

With locals claiming the inclusion of animals is cruel and with the furry performers not exactly showcasing their full potential, disaster strikes and she's banned from performing! But will her punishment of running the lowly sweet treats stand give her new inspiration and help her lure back her public...?

A fabulously fun sequel to Macfarlane's best selling "Amazing Esme". Totally tantalising and tastebud teasing!

Age Range: 5-8, £9.99, Hardback

72 Hours

72 Hours, by Frank Pope

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.

Trapped in a titanium tomb, all they could do was wait as their air supply slowly dwindled. For more than twenty-four hours the Russian Navy tried to reach them. Finally - still haunted by the loss of the nuclear submarine Kursk five years before - they requested international assistance....Can the Royal Navy help? And would they be reached in time?

This is an edge-of-your seat, real- life story of one of the most dramatic rescue missions of recent years!

Age Range: Adult, £18.99, Hardback

Unlocking the Mysteries of Time Perception

Time Warped, by Claudia Hammond

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?

Drawing on the latest research from the fields of psychology, neuroscience and biology, and using original research on the way memory shapes our understanding of time, the acclaimed writer and broadcaster Claudia Hammond delves into the mysteries of time perception. Including a remarkable array of characters willing to go to great extremes to challenge our perception of time in the interests of research. Although it may appear heavy-going to some readers, it is undoubtably a fascinating read worth invensting in!

Age Range: Adult, £14.99, Paperback

Britains Favourite Creatures and the People Who Love Them

The Beauty In The Beast, by Hugh Warwick

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.

An affection homage to all animals big and small, incluing otters, dragonflies and even adders, this shouldn't be missed!

Age Range: Adult, £14.99, Hardback

L is for...London!

An Alphabet of London, by Christopher Brown

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.

Great for children eager to learn about the history of our streets with simplistic alphabetised landmarks, legends, personalities and historic events, though also includes humurous accounts from Brown's own take on London, its suitable for older readers too! (And don't miss the foreword from Jasper Conran!) Verdict: Brilliantly British!


Age Range: General, £12.95, Hardback

Well, We Are Hosting The Olympics!

The Book of London Place Names, by Caroline Taggart

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!

With the 2012 Olympics coming up, why not impress your friends with some captivating anecdotes from the city that really puts us on the map!

Age Range: Adult, £9.99, Hardback