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Titles In This Set : 1. Collins Quiz Night 2. Collins Quiz Master 3. Collins Pub Quiz 4. Ultimate Pop Master Description : Collins Quiz Night: 10,000 original questions in 500 quizzes Quizzing has never been so much fun. Quench your thirst for quiz trivia, with 500 new quizzes to test the brain cells in this bumper new edition of 10,000 questions. Perfect for playing with friends and family! These quizzes are suitable for all ages. good clean fun for all. The answers are quick and easy to find so that anyone can pick this up and become a quiz master or train for the next challenge.10,000 general knowledge and themed questions and answers, will keep even the keenest quizzer occupied for ages. Collins Quiz Master: 10,000 general knowledge questions Run your own pub quiz with 500 brand new general knowledge quizzes. With 10,000 questions arranged in easy, medium and difficult categories, you can set the pace as quiz master for your friends and family, or pit yourself against the Collins Quiz Master in a battle of wits. Collins Pub Quiz: 10,000 easy, medium and difficult questions Covering everything from pop stars to death stars, rounds are a mixture of themed and pot luck with questions from teasers to ones that will scramble even an egghead’s brains. Perfect for playing with friends and family! Ultimate Pop Master: Over 1,500 brand new questions from the iconic BBC Radio 2 quiz Get ready to take on the ultimate PopMaster challenge from the minds behind BBC Radio 2's iconic quiz. Every weekday morning over eight million people across the nation stop what they're doing, fix themselves a cuppa and settle in to listen to the PopMaster quiz on The Ken Bruce Show. Now it's your turn to join the throng and pit your musical knowledge against expert question setters Phil Swern and Neil Myners. Covering music from 1958 to 2020, this official quiz companion has something for everyone. So, whether you're a pop anorak or incidental music fan, get stuck in on your own or with friends and family, and watch the hours fly by.

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Titles in this set: Beartown Series: 1. Beartown 2. Us Against You 3. Anxious People Description: Beartown In a large Swedish forest, Beartown hides a dark secret . . . Cut-off from everywhere else, it experiences the kind of isolation that tears people apart. And each year, more and more of the town is swallowed by the forest. Then the town is offered a bright new future. But it is all put in jeopardy by a single, brutal act. It divides the town into those who think it should be hushed up and forgotten, and those who'll risk the future to see justice done. Who will speak up? Could you stand by and stay silent? Or would you risk everything for justice? Which side would you be on? Us Against You Can a broken town survive a second tragedy? By the time the last goal is scored, someone in Beartown will be dead . . . Us Against You is the story of two towns, two teams and what it means to believe in something bigger than yourself. It's about how people come together - sometimes in anger, often in sorrow, but also through love. And how, when we stand together, we can bring a town back to life. Anxious People It's New Year's Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage. For Anna-Lena and Roger, busy buying-up apartments to fill the hole in their marriage, it's something else to talk about. For Julia and Ro, panicky parents-to-be, it's yet another worry. Lonely bank manager Zara only came here for the view. While 87-year-old grandmother Estelle seems rather pleased by the company . . . As the police gather outside, the anxious strangers huddled within try to make the best of a very sticky situation - but could it be that they have a whole lot more in common than meets the eye?

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Titles In The Set: 1. The Last Hour 2. The Lost Ten 3. The Return 4. The Burning Road Description: The Last Hour A lone figure stands silhouetted atop the Mausoleum of Hadrian. Behind him, the sun is setting over the centre of the known world. Far below, the river is in full flood. The City of Rome lies spread out before him on the far bank. Footsteps pound up the stairs. He's been set up. An enemy is closing in; he is cornered. He jumps. Bruised and battered, he crawls out of the raging river. He is alone and unarmed, without money or friends, trapped in a deadly conspiracy at the heart of the Empire. The City Watch has orders to take him alive; other, more sinister, forces want him dead. As the day dies, he realises he has only 24 hours to expose the conspirators, and save the leader of the world. If the Emperor dies, chaos and violence will ensue. If the Emperor dies, every single person he loves will die. He must run, bluff, hide and fight his way across the Seven Hills. He must reach the Colosseum, and the Emperor. He must make it to The Last Hour. The Lost Ten No man who enters the Castle of Silence ever walks out alive. A remote fortress prison set high in the mountains, escape is impossible - and to break someone out, unthinkable. But this is exactly what Roman officer Marcus Aelius Valens must do. Tasked with rescuing the young Prince Sasan, Valens leads a small, elite squad of soldiers across Mesopotamia and into the mountains south of the Caspian Sea. As they journey deeper into enemy territory, the ten begin to die or disappear, one by one. And with the rescue fast becoming a suicide mission, Valens must marshal this disparate group of men - or suffer the same fate as all those who have made the journey before him... The Return 145BC - CALABRIA, ANCIENT ROME. After many years of spilling blood for Rome, Gaius Furius Paullus has returned home to spend his remaining days working quietly on the family farm. But it seems death has followed Paullus from the battlefield. Just days after his arrival, bodies start appearing - murdered and mutilated. And as the killings continue, and panic spreads, the war hero becomes the prime suspect. After all, Paullus has butchered countless enemies on the battlefield - could he have brought his habit home with him? With the psychological effects of combat clouding every thought, Paullus must use all his soldier's instincts to hunt the real killer. Because if they are not brought to justice soon, he may become the next victim. The Burning Road AD265 - In the shadow of Mount Etna, slaves are rising up. As the rebel leader declares Sicily the new land of the free, men and women are slaughtered, and cities across the island are sacked and burned. When a ship is wrecked off the island's west coast, all but two survivors are cut down in the surf by the rebel slaves. Ballista, an experienced Roman soldier, has always found a way to survive against the odds - but his son Marcus is still just a boy. With the...

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Titles In The Set: 1) How The Secret Changed My Life (Hardback) 2) The Greatest Secret (Hardback) 3) The Secret to Love, Health, and Money (Paperback) Description: How The Secret Changed My Life (Hardback) Since the very first publication of The Secret a decade ago, Rhonda Byrne’s bestselling book has brought forth an explosion of real people sharing real stories of how their lives have miraculously changed for the better. How The Secret Changed My Life presents a selection of the most heartwarming and moving stories in one inspirational volume. Each story provides an authentic, real-life illustration of the pathway that leads to success in every area of life: money, health, relationships, love, family and career. The people in How The Secret Changed My Life show time and again that no one is excluded from living the life of their dreams. The Greatest Secret (Hardback) The book reflects Rhonda s own journey, and shares the most direct way out for those experiencing hardship and the path to end pain and suffering endured by so many, and shines a light on a future without anxiety or fear. Filled with accessible practices that can be immediately put to use and profound revelations that take the reader on an incomparable journey, Rhonda s discovery is reinforced throughout by the revelatory words of sages from around the world, past and present. The Secret showed you how to create anything you want to be, do, or have. Nothing has changed it is as true today as it ever was. This book reveals the greatest discovery a human being can ever make, and shows you the way out of negativity, problems, and what you don t want, to a life of permanent happiness and bliss. From The Greatest Secret. The Secret to Love, Health, and Money (Paperback) In THE SECRET TO LOVE, HEALTH AND MONEY, Rhonda Byrne presents many inspiring examples of real-life cases from people who have used The Secret to achieve personal happiness, wellbeing and success. Subjects covered in Part I include the power of positive thoughts and feelings, gratitude in relationships, imagining the perfect partner, and the creative process for attracting new and better relationships.

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Titles in this set: The Kind Worth Killing All the Beautiful Lies Before She Knew Him Every Vow You Break Description: The Kind Worth Killing You should never talk to strangers With his flight delayed, Ted Severson meets Lily Kintner, a magnetic stranger, in an airport bar. In the netherworld of international travel and too many martinis, he confesses his darkest secrets, about his wife’s infidelity and how he wishes her dead. Without missing a beat Lily offers to help him carry out the task… All the Beautiful Lies On the eve of his college graduation, Harry is called home by his step-mother Alice, to their house on the Maine coast, following the unexpected death of his father. But who really is Alice, his father’s much younger second wife? In a brilliant split narrative, Peter Swanson teases out the stories and damage that lie in her past. And as her story entwines with Harry’s in the present, things grow increasingly dark and threatening – will Harry be able to see any of it clearly through his own confused feelings? Before She Knew Him When Hen and Lloyd move into their new house, they’re relieved to meet another childless couple in their neighbourhood, Matthew and Mira. But when they’re invited over for dinner, Hen thinks she sees something suspicious in Matthew’s study. Could this mild-mannered schoolteacher really be hiding a dark secret, one that only Hen might know about? And even if she’s right, who would believe her? Every Vow You Break After a whirlwind, fairytale romance, Abigail Baskin marries freshly-minted Silicon Valley millionaire Bruce Lamb. For their honeymoon, he whisks her away to an exclusive retreat at a friend’s resort off the Maine coast on Heart Pond Island. But once there, Abigail’s perfect new life threatens to crash down around her as she recognises one of their fellow guests as the good looking, charismatic stranger who weeks earlier had seduced her at her own Bachelorette party…

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Titles in this set: There’s a Mouse in Space The Hunt for the Golden Book There’s a Pirate on the Internet Case of the Chocolate Thief Championship Finals In New Mouse City The Ghost of the Colosseum A Sticky Situation The Night of the Were-Pumpkins Happy Birthday, Geronimo! Mystery of the Giant Pearl. Description: Geronimo Stilton is not strong, he’s not bold, and he’s DEFINITELY not brave. Adventure?! What’s wrong with staying at home with a box of cheesy chews? From Cacklefur Castle, Rome, under the sea and outer space, Geronimo is in for an adventure of a lifetime! The Geronimo Stilton series is perfect for 5-to-8-year-olds and reluctant readers due to its expressive typeset, fun illustrations and humorous stories. There’s a Mouse in Space 00G reporting for duty. Geronimo has been tasked with finding out what, or rather who, has been terrorising New Mouse City. But first he must get out of his pyjamas and head to space on board the Ratollo 16. Can this rookie adjust to being an astronaut, save New Mouse City and become a true hero? The Hunt for the Golden Book It’s Geronimo’s tenth anniversary of writing adventure stories! Grandfather William is organising an enormouse party and has asked Geronimo to write and publish The Golden Book in only seven days … mouldy mozzarella! To make matters worse, someone is trying to sabotage everything. Can this ’fraidy mouse catch the culprit and finish writing the book in time for the party? There’s a Pirate on the Internet Geronimo Stilton is a kind, frugal mouse. So when nasty emails get sent from Geronimo’s email address and expensive packages begin to turn up on his doorstep … something has gone terribly wrong! A thief has stolen Geronimo’s identity and is using his name to do horrible things online. Geronimo teams up with Professor Margo Bitmouse and hops on the internet to track down the thief. The Case of the Chocolate Thief Plans for The Spring Festival are underway and Geronimo has a lot of cheese on his plate. There has been an eggnapping! The world famouse Mousebergé Egg from the Mouseum has been stolen! The Spring Festival will be ruined if Geronimo can’t crack the case and catch the thief in time. Championship Finals in New Mouse City The Super Cup has come to New Mouse City! Geronimo’s favourite teams, the Squeakers and Turbo Cheese have made it to the championship finals. But suspicions arise when the Mighty Mice and Sewer Rats keep scoring … without trying! It’s up to Geronimo to figure out who is cheating and make sure the best team wins the trophy. The Ghost of the Colosseum Geronimo’s nephew, Benjamin, is struggling with history at school. To improve his grades, Geronimo takes him on a trip to Rome, Italy to see how mouserific history can be! However, there is no time to learn about Roman history … A ghost has been haunting the Colosseum and Geronimo has been recruited to solve this fur-curling mystery! The Sticky Situation The Stilton family farm has started making its own honey. But...

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Titles in This Set Birthday Present Smoothie Big Side Ducks Hello Doggy Paddling Pool Hideaand Seek Dressing UP Looking After Flop Where's Hoppty? Description: Bing is a British CGI-animated children's television series based on the books by Ted Dewan. It is broadcast on UK TV channel CBeebies; the series follows a pre-school bunny named Bing as he experiences the world around him.

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Titles In The Set: 1. The Atlas Six 2. The Atlas Paradox(Hardback) Description: The Atlas Six SIX EXTRAORDINARY MAGICIANS FIVE CHANCES TO WIN ONE SECRET SOCIETY Once a decade, the world's best magicians are invited to join the elite Alexandrian Society. Its members enjoy a lifetime of power and access to ancient secrets. But only five places are offered. So, after recruitment by the mysterious Atlas Blakely, the candidates must complete a rigorous year of arcane study. Libby Rhodes and Nico de Varona are inseparable enemies and cosmologists who can control matter with their minds. Parisa Kamali is a telepath, Reina Mori understands the flow of life itself and Callum Nova can manipulate desires. Finally, there's Tristan Caine, whose powers mystify even himself. The rivals must survive their trials. And if they can prove themselves, they will. Most of them. The Atlas Paradox(Hardback) SIX COMPETED. FIVE ENTERED THE SOCIETY. NOW TWO PATHS LIE AHEAD. The world's best magicians were offered a choice. Could they kill one of their number for limitless power? For most, the decision seemed easy. Then everything went wrong. Tristan and Nico are both convinced Libby never died, despite seeing her body. Nico recruits his closest friend to hunt down his nearest rival. But Tristan embarks on increasingly hazardous attempts to unlock his powers. And within the Society's claustrophobic headquarters, the other initiates are unravelling. Parisa Kamali has unlocked something dangerous within Dalton's mind. Reina Mori is barred from knowledge she's become desperate to acquire. And Callum Nova, marked for *death, remains ominously alive. As events gather momentum, alliances fracture and enemies aren't quite what they seemed. The new recruits are aware that the Alexandrian Society possesses raw, world-changing power: Yet the morals of Atlas Blakely, their elusive Caretaker, 'seem increasingly questionable. They'll be Forced to choose a faction, but what else must they sacrifice for knowledge? And where - or when - is Libby Rhodes?

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Titles in this set: Wyrd Sisters Pyramids Guards! Guards! Eric Moving Pictures Description: Wyrd Sisters 'Destiny is important, see, but people go wrong when they think it controls them. It's the other way around.' Three witches gathered on a lonely heath. A king cruelly murdered, his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin. A child heir and the royal crown, both missing. Witches don't have these kinds of leadership problems themselves - in fact, they don't have leaders. Granny Weatherwax is the most highly regarded of the leaders they don't have. But even she finds that meddling in royal politics is a lot more complicated than certain playwrights would have you believe. Particularly when the blood on your hands just won't wash off . . . Pyramids '"LOOK AFTER THE DEAD," SAID THE PRIESTS, "AND THE DEAD WOULD LOOK AFTER YOU."' Young Prince Teppic is sent far away from his desert homeland to the city of Ankh-Morpork for the best education money can buy. Which just so happens to be at the Assassins' Guild. But when Teppic's father dies suddenly, fate takes him away from assassination to something far more unsavoury: politics. Teppic returns home to the small, penniless kingdom of Djelibeybi to take his place as ruler. It isn't easy, being a teenage pharaoh. As tradition dictates, the new king must build a monumental pyramid to honour his dead father. But this one might just bankrupt the kingdom, and warp the very fabric of time and space itself . . . Guards! Guards! 'NOBLE DRAGONS DON'T HAVE FRIENDS. THE NEAREST THEY CAN GET TO THE IDEA IS AN ENEMY WHO IS STILL ALIVE.' The city of Ankh-Morpork is in turmoil, its citizens revolting. Again. A shadowy secret brotherhood has summoned a dragon to spread terror throughout the city, intent on overthrowing the Patrician and ruling in his place. Too bad the dragon has ideas of its own ... It's up to Captain Sam Vimes and the ramshackle Night Watch to stop it. Only problem is, the Watch are more used to dealing with mobs than dragons. And if they can't bring down this fire-breathing tyrant and reinstate their own, slightly less dangerous one, Ankh-Morpork might be lost. For ever... Eric Eric is the Discworld's only demonology hacker. Pity he's not very good at it. All he wants is his three wishes granted. Nothing fancy - to be immortal, rule the world, have the most beautiful woman in the world fall madly in love with him, the usual stuff. But instead of a tractable demon, he calls up Rincewind, probably the most incompetent wizard in the universe, and the extremely intractable and hostile form of travel accessory known as the Luggage. With them on his side, Eric's in for a ride through space and time that is bound to make him wish (quite fervently) again - this time that he'd never been born. Moving Pictures 'HOLY WOOD IS A DIFFERENT SORT OF PLACE . . . HERE, THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO BE IMPORTANT.' A new phenomenon is taking over the Discworld: moving pictures. Created by the alchemists of Ankh-Morpork,...

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Titles in This Set : 1. The Edge Chronicles : The Curse of the Gloamglozer: First Book of Quint 2. The Edge Chronicles : The Winter Knights: Second Book of Quint 3. The Edge Chronicles : Clash of the Sky Galleons: Third Book of Quint 4. The Edge Chronicles : Beyond the Deepwoods: First Book of Twig 5. The Edge Chronicles : Stormchaser: Second Book of Twig 6. The Edge Chronicles : Midnight Over Sanctaphrax: Third Book of Twig Description : The Edge Chronicles 1: The Curse of the Gloamglozer: First Book of Quint Fourteen-year-old Quint Verginix is the only remaining son of famous sky-pirate Wind Jackal. He and his father have journeyed to the city of Sanctaphrax – a great floating rock, bound to the ground below by a chain, its inhabitants living with their heads literally in the clouds. The Edge Chronicles 2: The Winter Knights: Second Book of Quint Quint Verginix has enrolled as a squire in the Knight’s Academy. After his training, he will be able to pilot stormchaser sky-ships into the heart of Great Storms, and retrieve the solidified lightning – stormphrax – to weigh down the floating rock on which Sanctaphrax is built. But as a freezing winter takes hold, and the city strains to break free of its tether, ancient feuds threaten to tear its people apart. The Edge Chronicles 3: Clash of the Sky Galleons: Third Book of Quint Young sky-pirate Quint Verginix’s family was devastated when his mother and brothers were killed in a vicious arson attack. Now the treacherous quartermaster responsible, Turbot Smeal, has returned, and Quint and his father are determined to take revenge. The Edge Chronicles 4: Beyond the Deepwoods: First Book of Twig Abandoned at birth in the perilous Deepwoods, Twig Verginix is brought up by a family of woodtrolls. One cold night, Twig does what no woodtroll has ever done before – he strays from the path. So begins a heart-stopping adventure that will take Twig through a nightmare world of fearsome goblins, bloodthirsty beasts and flesh-eating trees. Can he discover the truth about his past? The Edge Chronicles 5: Stormchaser: Second Book of Twig Twig Verginix has now realised his dream of becoming a sky pirate, exploring the skies of the Edge as a crew-member of The Stormchaser. That is until Cloud Wolf forbids him from coming on the dangerous quest to collect stormphrax – a valuable substance created inside the heart of a Great Storm. The Edge Chronicles: Midnight Over Sanctaphrax: Third Book of Twig Twig Verginix has gained a formidable reputation as the young sky pirate captain who dared to sail over the Edge. But far out in open sky a storm is brewing. In its path lies Sanctaphrax – the great floating city tethered to the land by a massive chain.

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Titles in this set: 1. Starter For Ten 2. The Understudy 3. One Day 4. Us 5. Sweet Sorrow Description: Starter For Ten A comedy about love, class, growing up and the all-important difference between knowledge and wisdom It's 1985 and Brian Jackson has arrived at university with a burning ambition - to make it onto TV's foremost general knowledge quiz. But no sooner has he embarked on 'The Challenge' than he finds himself falling hopelessly in love with his teammate, the beautiful and charismatic would-be actress Alice Harbinson. When Alice fails to fall for his slightly over-eager charms, Brian comes up with a foolproof plan to capture her heart once and for all: he's going to win the game, at any cost. Because - after all - everyone knows that what a woman really wants from a man is a comprehensive grasp of general knowledge . . . The Understudy A scintillating comedy of ambition, celebrity, jealousy and love For Josh Harper, being in show-business means everything he ever wanted: money, fame, a beautiful wife and a lead role on the London stage. For Stephen C. McQueen, it means being stuck with an unfortunate name, a hopeless agent and a job as understudy to Josh Harper, the 12th Sexiest Man in the World. When Stephen falls in love with Josh's clever, funny wife, Nora, things get even more difficult. But might there yet be a way for Stephen to get his big break? One Day TWENTY YEARS, TWO PEOPLE, ONE DAY 15th July 1988. Emma and Dexter meet for the first time on the night of their graduation. Tomorrow they must go their separate ways. So where will they be on this one day next year? And the year after that? And every year that follows? Us A brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children Douglas and Connie - scientist and artist, husband and wife - live a quiet and quietly unremarkable life in the suburbs of London. Until, suddenly, after more than twenty years of marriage, Connie decides she wants a divorce. Heartbroken but determined, Douglas comes up with the perfect plan: he is going to win back the love of his wife and the respect of Albie, their teenage son, by organising the holiday of a lifetime. The hotels are booked, the tickets bought, the itinerary planned and printed. What could possibly go wrong? Sweet Sorrow A tragicomedy about the rocky path to adulthood and that one summer that changes your life forever It's summer 1997, school is over and Charlie Lewis's life is in shambles. His family is breaking up, his father is falling apart and the long, empty holidays stretch ahead towards an uncertain future. And then, quite by chance, Charlie meets Fran Fisher and it's as if a new world has opened before him. But can it last?

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Titles in this set: Big Little Lies Three Wishes Nine Perfect Strangers Description: Big Little Lies Perfect families, perfect houses, perfect lives. Three mothers, Jane, Madeline and Celeste appear to have it all, until they find out just how easy it is for one little lie to spiral out of control . . . Single mum Jane has just moved to town. She's got her little boy in tow - plus a secret she's been carrying for five years. On the first day of the school run she meets Madeline - a force to be reckoned with, who remembers everything and forgives no one - and Celeste, the kind of beautiful woman who makes the world stop and stare, but is inexplicably ill at ease. They both take Jane under their wing - while careful to keep their own secrets under wraps. But a minor incident involving the children of all three women rapidly escalates: playground whispers become spiteful rumours until no one can tell the truth from the lies . . . It was always going to end in tears, but how did it end in murder? Three Wishes They say trouble always comes in threes . . . For sisters Lyn, Cat and Gemma Kettle, the year they turn thirty-three is no exception. Sensible Lyn is struggling to balance being a mother, wife and businesswoman without losing her mind. Cat, whose perfect marriage is the envy of all her friends, never suspected that her husband had been hiding a secret that will tear her life apart. Directionless Gemma, who changes jobs and boyfriends every few months, has just met a new man who could be the one to unlock her hidden past. The bonds of these sisters are strong enough to withstand whatever life throws at them. That is until the night of their thirty-fourth birthday dinner, when home truths are revealed and things are said that can't be taken back . . . Nine Perfect Strangers Nine perfect strangers, each hiding an imperfect life. A luxury retreat cut off from the outside world. Ten days that promise to change your life. But some promises - like some lives - are perfect lies . . .

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Titles in This Set: 1. Holding 2. A Keeper 3. Home Stretch Description: Holding The remote Irish village of Duneen has known little drama; and yet its inhabitants are troubled. Sergeant PJ Collins hasn't always been this overweight; mother of two Brid Riordan hasn't always been an alcoholic; and elegant Evelyn Ross hasn't always felt that her life was a total waste. So when human remains are discovered on an old farm, suspected to be that of Tommy Burke - a former love of both Brid and Evelyn - the village's dark past begins to unravel. As the frustrated PJ struggles to solve a genuine case for the first time in his life, he unearths a community's worth of anger and resentments, secrets and regret. Darkly comic, touching and at times profoundly sad. Graham Norton employs his acerbic wit to breathe life into a host of lovable characters, and explore - with searing honesty - the complexities and contradictions that make us human. A Keeper Elizabeth Keane returns to Ireland after her mother's death, intent only on wrapping up that dismal part of her life. There is nothing here for her; she wonders if there ever was. The house of her childhood is stuffed full of useless things, her mother's presence already fading. And perhaps, had she not found the small stash of letters, the truth would never have come to light. 40 years earlier, a young woman stumbles from a remote stone house, the night quiet but for the tireless wind that circles her as she hurries further into the darkness away from the cliffs and the sea. She has no sense of where she is going, only that she must keep on. This compelling new novel confirms Graham Norton's status as a fresh, literary voice, bringing his clear-eyed understanding of human nature and its darkest flaws. Home Stretch It is 1987 and a small Irish community is preparing for a wedding. The day before the ceremony a group of young friends, including bride and groom, drive out to the beach. There is an accident. Three survive, but three are killed. The lives of the families are shattered and the rifts between them are felt throughout the small town. Connor is one of the survivors. But staying among the angry and the mourning is almost as hard as living with the shame of having been the driver. He leaves the only place he knows for another life, taking his secrets with him. Travelling first to Liverpool, then London, he makes a home - of sorts - for himself in New York. The city provides shelter and possibility for the displaced, somewhere Connor can forget his past and forge a new life. But the secrets, the unspoken longings and regrets that have come to haunt those left behind will not be silenced. And before long, Connor will have to confront his past.

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Titles in This Set: Elmer Elmer and Wilbur Elmer in the Snow Elmer and the Lost Teddy Elmer's Special Day Elmer and the Rainbow Elmer's Birthday Elmer and the Race Elmer and the Tune Elmer and Super El Elmer and the Big Bird Elmer and the Whales Elmer and the Patchwork Story: A World Book Day 2024 Description: Elmer Happy 30th Birthday, Elmer! Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them... Elmer and Wilbur Elmer loves practical jokes, but so does his cousin Wilbur. Until, that is, Elmer has an idea which brings Wilbur back down to earth, in more ways than one... Elmer in the Snow At the first hint of a chill in the air, Elmer's friends start complaining about the cold, so Elmer decides to show them what cold weather is really like. They set off for a walk up a mountain, and the higher they get, the colder it gets. A good snowball fight at the top warms them all up, but the elephants agree that compared with the freezing mountain top, their home is not really that cold at all. With his typical sense of mischief and fun, Elmer shows how hot and cold are only relative. Elmer and the Lost Teddy Baby Elephant can't sleep because he has lost his teddy, so Elmer sets off to look for it. Eventually Elmer hears a voice shouting 'Help! I'm lost!' Can Baby Elephant's teddy talk, or is Wilbur playing a trick on Elmer, as usual? Elmer's Special Day It's almost Elmer's Day again and the elephants have begun their preparations. But in all the excitement they are making an awful lot of noise and upsetting the other animals. Elmer changes the rules, and invites every single animal to join in the parade, but they have a surprise in store for Elmer... Elmer and the Rainbow Elmer and the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful, colourful rainbow. But something dreadful has happened: the rainbow has lost its colours! Elmer decides to give his own colours to the rainbow. But what will happen to Elmer if he gives the rainbow his own colours? Will he lose them for ever? Elmer's Birthday The elephants decide it’s their turn to play a trick on Elmer: all of the animals must pretend to forget his birthday tomorrow! But when the day comes the trick doesn’t quite go according to plan. The elephants should have listened to Elmer’s friends… Elmer and the Race The young elephants want to prove who is the fastest, so Elmer and Wilbur organise a race. Each decorated a different colour, the racers set off around the course and discover things about themselves – Blue may be first and Orange second, but White is kind, Pink and Violet are funny and Yellow is a cheat. Luckily Yellow also learns he is very good at saying sorry, so each young elephant gets a medal from Elmer. Elmer and the Tune When Rose meets Elmer she's humming a tune, a tune she just can't get out of her head. When she leaves, Elmer realises he can't get the tune out of...

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Titles in Set 1. Beast Quest Ferno 2. Beast Quest Sepron 3. Beast Quest Arcta 4. Beast Quest Tagus 5. Beast Quest Nanook 6. Beast Quest Epos Description: Beast Quest Ferno An evil wizard has enchanted the magical beasts of Avantia - only a true hero can free the beasts and stop them from destroying the land. Is Tom the hero Avantia has been waiting for? Join Tom as he braves Ferno the fire dragon... Beast Quest Sepron Avantia is under threat from its magical Beasts, which have been enchanted by an evil wizard. To save his land and his people, Tom must battle Sepron the Sea Serpent in the depths of the ocean - will he succeed? Beast Quest Arcta Tom must free the magical beasts of Avantia from an evil spell. Armed with a sword and shield from the Wizard Aduro, Tom sets off to face Arcta the mountain giant. Can Tom save his land from destruction? Beast Quest Tagus Avantia needs a hero. Under the spell of an evil wizard, the magical beasts that once protected the land are destroying it. Tagus the horse-man is terrorising the people and animals in the plains - can Tom stop him? Beast Quest Nanook The magical Beasts of Avantia are under the power of an evil wizard. Tom journeys to the wilds of the frozen north, searching for Nanook the snow monster. Beast Quest Epos An evil wizard is using Avantia's magical Beasts to destroy the land. Epos the Flame Bird is said to be the most terrifying of the Beasts – can Tom free her from her enchantment and save Avantia? Adam Blade presents the first series of the epic adventure Beast Quest in this 6 book box set. An evil wizard has enchanted the magical Beasts of Avantia, only true heroes can free the beasts and save the kingdom, could that hero be you? This series is perfect for children aged 7+ who have an interest in magical adventures and monsters.

Brand: Orchard Books

Titles in this Set: Smile Drama Sisters Ghosts Guts Description: Smile The true story of how Raina severely injured her two front teeth when she was in the sixth grade, and the dental drama that followed! Drama Callie is the set designer for her middle school's spring musical, and is determined to create a set worthy of Broadway. Both onstage AND offstage drama ensues! Sisters Raina can't wait to be a big sister. Amara is cute, but she's also cranky and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years... can they figure out how to get along? Ghosts Catrina and her family move to a new town because her sister, Maya, is sick. When they learn there are ghosts there, Maya wants to meet one, and Cat must put aside her fears for Maya's sake -- and her own. Guts Raina has tummy trouble, and it seems to coincide with her worries about food, school, family, and changing friendships. A thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and eventually conquer -- fear. Also published as Courage.

Brand: Scholastic

Titles in Set: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Tom Sawyer Abroad and Tom Sawyer, Detective The Prince and Pauper The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Pudd'nhead Wilson and The Mysterious Stranger A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court The Mark Twain 6 book collection is a celebration of the best that is Mark Twain. With classics such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, this collection will make for a fantastic read for any Mark Twain fan. Ideal for children aged 9+ with an interest in the classics; this set is beautifully crafted in this cloth bound hardback edition.

Brand: Arcturus Publishing Ltd

Introducing the Fredrik Backman 4 Books Collection: A Literary Journey of Depth, Emotion, and Resilience Fredrik Backman, the acclaimed Swedish author, has captivated readers worldwide with his poignant storytelling and deeply human characters. In this exclusive collection, we bring together four of Backman's most compelling novels, each offering a unique exploration of the complexities of human nature. From the gripping small-town drama of Beartown and its electrifying sequel Us Against You to the heartwarming tales of The Winners and Anxious People, this collection promises an immersive reading experience that will leave a lasting impact on your heart and mind. Grab all four books in this thrilling collection, now available in stock at Books2Door. Titles in this set: 1. Beartown 2. Us Against You 3. The Winners 4. Anxious People Step into the atmospheric town of Beartown, where ice hockey is not just a sport, but a lifeline for the community. In this emotionally charged tale, Backman delves deep into the hopes, dreams, and secrets of a small town on the edge. As the community's spirit hangs in the balance, a shocking event takes place, shaking Beartown to its core. Through vivid prose and complex character development, Backman explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the sacrifices individuals are willing to make to protect what they hold dear. Continuing the gripping saga of Beartown, Us Against You takes readers back to the town on the brink of collapse. As old alliances crumble and new rivalries emerge, the community is torn apart, leaving its inhabitants grappling with grief, vengeance, and the relentless pursuit of redemption. Backman skillfully weaves together the lives of his characters, portraying their struggles and resilience against a backdrop of social upheaval and personal tragedy. With raw emotion and profound insight, this sequel offers a masterful exploration of the power of unity, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. In The Winners, Backman takes a departure from the ice rinks and small towns, offering a collection of short stories that celebrate the beauty of ordinary lives. Through a diverse array of characters and narratives, Backman effortlessly captures the extraordinary moments hidden within everyday existence. From an elderly woman determined to win a marathon to a young girl who discovers the magic of a forgotten letter, each story brims with warmth, humour, and the inherent triumph of the human spirit. Prepare to be enchanted as Backman reminds us that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places. Prepare to be swept away by a captivating blend of comedy and compassion in Anxious People. When a failed bank robbery turns into an unexpected hostage situation, an eclectic group of strangers finds themselves bound together in a most extraordinary way. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, Backman masterfully explores the intricacies of human behaviour, delving into themes of forgiveness, empathy, and the...

Brand: Penguin Books Ltd

Titles in This Set: 1. Cuckoo Song 2. Verdigris Deep 3. Gullstruck Island Description: Verdigris Deep Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now.' Patrick Ness Verdigris n. a blue-green rust that tarnishes ageing and forgotten copper coins, altering them entirely . One evening, Ryan and his friends steal some coins from a well. Soon after, strange things begin to happen. Peculiar marks burn on Ryan's knuckles and light bulbs mysteriously explode. Then the well witch appears, with her fountains for eyes and gargled demands. From now on the children must serve her - and the wishes rotting at the bottom of her wel Cuckoo Song The first things to shift were the doll's eyes, the beautiful grey-green glass eyes. Slowly they swivelled, until their gaze was resting on Triss's face. Then the tiny mouth moved, opened to speak. What are you doing here?' It was uttered in tones of outrage and surprise, and in a voice as cold and musical as the clinking of cups. 'Who do you think you are? This is my family.' When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows that something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out. Gullstruck Island Chosen as one of Time Magazine's 100 Best Young Adult Books of All Time, Gullstruck Island is a vibrant and exciting novel, in a beautifully imagined setting, by Frances Hardinge, the Costa Award winning author The Lie Tree. On Gullstruck Island the volcanoes quarrel, beetles sing danger and occasionally a Lost is born . . .In the village of the Hollow Beasts live two sisters. Arilou is a Lost - a child with the power to depart her body and mind-fly with the winds - and Hathin is her helper. Together they hide a dangerous secret, until sinister events threaten to uncover it. With a blue-skinned hunter on their trail and a dreadlocked warrior beside them, they must escape, or risk everything. Can the fate of two children decide the future of Gullstruck Island.

Brand: Pan Macmillan

When Matt Freeman is sent to a foster home in a new town, he senses that something is very wrong. The villagers are eerily secretive and after a series of sinister events unfold, Matt discovers that they are protecting an ancient evil, known only as the Old Ones. Little does Matt know that he and four other teenagers have the power to stop them. Five gatekeepers. One force against evil. Welcome to the dark side of Anthony Horowitz. Titles in this set: 1. Raven’s Gate 2. Nightrise 3. Oblivion 4. Necropolis 5. Evil Star Description : Raven’s Gate The first episode in The Power of Five series by the author of the bestselling Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz. Matt has always known he has unusual powers. Raised in foster care, he is sent to Yorkshire on a rehabilitation programme, only to find himself in the midst of sinister goings-on. Matt investigates and uncovers a terrible secret – eight guardians are protecting the world from the Old Ones, beings banished long ago by five children. But devil worshippers want to let the Old Ones back in... Nightrise Nevada, USA. Fourteen-year-old twins Jamie and Scott Tyler are performing a mind-reading act in a dingy theatre. But when a sinister multinational corporation, Nightrise, kidnaps Scott, Jamie is left alone – and wanted for murder. He becomes embroiled in a corrupt presidential campaign and breaks into the American prison system before being propelled ten thousand years into the past, where he encounters the other Gatekeepers and witnesses the creation of Raven's Gate – and the first fateful battle against the Old Ones. Oblivion Having escaped from Hong Kong, the five gatekeepers – Matt, Pedro, Scott, Jamie and Scarlett – are lost in a hostile and dangerous world. As they struggle to re-group and plan their next move, the malevolent King of the Old Ones gathers his forces in Oblivion: a desolate landscape where the last survivors of humanity must fight the ultimate battle. Necropolis Evil has been unleashed on the world and only five children – with special powers – can save it. Matt and the other three desperately need to find Scar, the final gatekeeper, who has been trapped in Hong Kong, where puddles of water turn into puddles of blood, where ghosts, demons and hideous creatures stalk the streets. Matt has no choice but to follow her. Now, both imprisoned, their only hope of survival is to reach a secret door in the Man Ho temple. But even if Scar can find her psychic power, it may already be too late. Evil Star After his experiences at Raven's Gate, fourteen-year-old Matt Freeman thinks his days of battling evil are over. But he is pulled into another horrifying adventure when he discovers a second gate exists. Matt and his friend Richard travel to Peru and, assisted by a secret organization known as the Nexus, follow a series of clues to the gate's whereabouts. But there is a traitor in the Nexus... Richard is kidnapped. Matt manages to escape with the help of Pedro, a local boy. The pair...

Brand: Walker Books Ltd