The Runaway Jury John Grisham Pearson Education

The classic story of The Runaway Pancake retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. Accompanied by clear and delightful illustrations. Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker

The disturbing post-apocalyptic novel The Chrysalids by John Wyndham, author of The Day of the Triffids and The Kraken Wakes and dramatised on BBC Radio 4 • David Strorm's father doesn't approve of Angus Morton's unusually large horses, calling them blasphemies against nature. Little does he realise that his own son, and his son's cousin Rosalind and their friends, have their own secret abberation which would label them as mutants. But as David and Rosalind grow older it becomes more difficult to conceal their differences from the village elders. Soon they face a choice: wait for eventual discovery, or flee to the terrifying and mutable Badlands • The Chrysalids is a post-nuclear apocalypse story of genetic mutation in a devastated world and explores the lengths the intolerant will go to keep themselves pure

Томас любит ездить быстро, но однажды у него заклинило тормоза, и он не может остановиться. О, нет! Сможет ли водитель Томаса помочь ему добраться до безопасного места, или произойдет крупная авария? • Книжка с клапанами "Быстрый паровозик" понравится малышам, которые любят Паровозика Томаса. Яркие иллюстрации и простой текст подойдут детям, которые начинают учиться читать. А откидные клапаны позволят ребенку усваивать новые знания в игровой форме • Книга на английском языке • It's all action and excitement in Thomas & Friends: The Runaway Engine Pop-Up! • Clear the tracks for the Runaway Engine in this action-packed Thomas book! It's perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers who love trains and all things Thomas & Friends. With both flaps and a big bold pop-up on the last page, there's plenty to keep children entertained

The Face of Battle is military history from the battlefield: an imperishable account of the direct experience of individuals at 'the point of maximum danger' • It examines the physical conditions of fighting, the particular emotions and behaviour generated by battle, as well as the motives that impel soldiers to stand and fight rather than run away • In this stunningly vivid reassessment of three battles, John Keegan conveys their reality for the participants, whether facing the arrow cloud of Agincourt, the levelled muskets of Waterloo or the steel rain of the Somme

The first popular biography of the great warlord, Attila the Hun • The name Attila the Hun has become a byword for barbarism, savagery and violence. His is a truly household name, but what do we really know about the man himself, his position in history and the world in which he lived? This riveting biography reveals the man behind the myth • In the years 434-454AD the fate of Europe hung upon the actions of one man, Attila, king of the Huns. The decaying Roman empire still stood astride the Western World, from its twin capitals of Rome and Constantinople, but it was threatened by a new force, the much-feared Barbarian hordes. It was Attila who united the Barbarian tribes into a single, amazingly-effective army. He launched two violent attacks against the eastern and western halves of the Roman empire, attacks which earned him his reputation for mindless devastation, and brought an end to Rome's pre-eminence in Europe

A gloriously moving and entertaining, picaresque debut novel, about a young man’s sentimental education in late 19th-Century Europe; inspired by a real historical figure: ‘Captain’ Paul Boyton – the ‘Fearless Frogman’ • ‘“But who among you might assist me on this adventure?” the Captain shouts • And then the Captain’s eyes fall on me, as was his plan all along, and he points me out, making sure just so’s everyone can see • “What about you, sir?” • “Me?” • “A strong young man to journey with me across the wild continent, to support me in my life-saving work, and take the name of his village to the farthest corners of civilisation – and paid a wage, of course!” • “Of course!” everyone shouts.’ • The 1880s are drawing to a close, and 14(-maybe-15)-year-old Daniel Bones fears that the prospects for him and his younger brother Will may be dimming with the century

A collection of letters from John le Carre, one of the greatest British novelists of our time, and a fabulous letter writer, spanning decades from his childhood to the Cold War to his final years • John le Carre was one of the greatest novelists of his generation but also had an extraordinary life, from his childhood with a con man father to his inimitable career as a writer. From his involvement in the Cold War, time in Berlin, travels to Vietnam and engagement with world leaders, his experiences were truly remarkable • This collection of letters reveals John le Carre - the man, the writer and his world - for the first time and most intimately. Including letters to Stephen Fry and about Mrs Thatcher, and correspondence with Alec Guinness and a ten-year-old aspiring spy, Selected Letters come together with crispness and clarity to illuminate the extraordinary writer

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this newly-created story for children aged 5 and up! • While helping to clear up the beach, the Five find a dog's collar by the sea and are soon searching for the missing dog. And when they come to the new bakery, it's not just the smell of cinnamon buns that catches Timmy's attention • Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page - perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy independently

A delightful Little Red Train adventure narrated by the wonderful Richard Briers • Children can enjoy their favourite story, time and time again, with this brilliant picture book with audio. The Little Red Train is now available in a wide range of exciting formats with an app and ebooks, as well as the traditional picture book • Chuff-chuff, chuffity chuff, whoo. . . oo. . oo! The Little Red Train has set off down the track without sleepy-head Duffy Driver! Poor Duffy tries everything to catch up - he hitches a lift on a lorry, clambers aboard a motor boat, grabs the chance to ride a tractor and finally makes a heroic leap from a speeding helicopter! At last Duffy is safely back in the driver's cab, just in time for the Little Red Train to pull into the station at Sandy-on-Sea for a lovely, LAZY afternoon

No-one thought she had the courage… • Those looking in from the outside think Lucy Lovejoy’s life is like any other, but at the centre of her family there is a big empty hole where all the love and warmth should be. Over the years, her children have watched while their father chipped away at Lucy’s self-confidence. Now the children are following their own paths, and Lucy has never felt more alone • When tragedy strikes at the heart of the family, it’s a wake-up call for Lucy. Everyone has taken a little piece of her, and she isn’t sure who she is anymore. So when Lucy faces a betrayal from those she loves deepest, she knows that it’s time to make a choice • Is she brave enough to find herself again?

Kitty is magical! Kitty can turn into a cat! But with this power comes a special role: Kitty is the Guardian of the local Cat Council and must help them find the purrfect solution to their feline problems • Coco is upset when her owner, Evie, brings home Ruby, a playful Bengal kitten. Coco isn't getting nearly as much attention as her new housemate and makes Ruby feel very unwelcome. Now Ruby has run away and Evie is very worried. Can Kitty lead the Cat Council to find the lost kitten? • In this third book in an enchanting series for fans of Holly Webb and Daisy Meadows, you can follow Kitty and your favourite feline friends from the first two books, or meet them all here for the very first time!

At Zoe’s Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply! • Zoe loves living at her uncle’s rescue zoo because there’s always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret… She can actually TALK to the animals! • When Raina the reindeer and her family arrive, it looks like Christmas at the zoo will be the best one yet. But after Raina runs away and ends up in an accident, she’s not sure she’ll be a very good Christmas reindeer. Can Zoe change Raina’s mind and help her to spread Christmas cheer after all? • Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams