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A Cat Called Cookie
Cookie was a little black cat who was always exploring the house, the backyard and the trees around the house he lived in with Mrs Prentice.
When he was chasing a fat mouse one day, Mrs Prentice put her straw broom in his way and told him to stop chasing the mouse! Cookie wanted to tell Mrs Prentice that the mouse was running into the kitchen to eat her breakfast toast on the table, but she didn’t give him a chance to give his side of the story?
Find out what happens next. When Mrs Prentice walked back into the kitchen, what do you think she saw? Did she then understand what Cookie was trying to tell her before?
Join Cookie to find out about being fair.£9.99 -
A Challenger's Song
A sensitive and lovingly told story mixing fact, action, letters, journals, song and oral history.
Pearson writes with a rich clarity and intelligence about his great grandfather, Charlie Collins, the boy who ran away to sea to become head stoker on the celebrated scientific expedition of the HMS Challenger (1872-76). Finding his feet as a blacksmith back in Brighton with wife Mary and family, we learn about the joys, hardships and everyday heroism of their lives within the grand sweep of 19th Century history.
Andrea Watts, writer and creative writing tutor
In 1872, HMS Challenger, powered by sail and steam, left Portsmouth for an epic voyage of ocean exploration. A Challenger’s Song combines a lifetime reimagined with a fresh account of the voyage seen through the eyes of the crew and scientists, drawing on their own letters and accounts.
‘I had read about the voyage of HMS Challenger before, but this combination of imaginative reconstruction and factual information for me shed a new light on life for those on board ... my appreciation of the men and boys whose hard work kept the Challenger going, and made possible the collection of samples which led to a transformation of our understanding of the deep oceans, was increased enormously ... The sea shanty section at the end is a nice bonus!
Angela Colling, Editor, Ocean Challenge.£10.99 -
A Cheetah's Cubs
This is an inspirational story about the life and struggles of two cheetah cubs on the African plains. The time has come for the cubs to leave their mother's protection. Will they pass the test? Facing many obstacles, they will have to use their instincts and the knowledge their mother has passed to them if they are going to survive. This book takes the reader on a visual journey through the eyes of cheetah cubs, introducing many African animals along the way. The cheetah population today is classified as 'vulnerable'. By exploring cheetah conservation with our children, they can see what can be done and what's being done to save these beautiful animals. For more information please visit www.cheetahconservationbotswana.org
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A Christmas Tail
It’s Christmas and Scat and his friends are experiencing all that comes with it for the first time. Everything is new, and exciting, and a wonder for all the cats and they all wonder what this ‘Santa’ could be bringing them.
Join Scat, Chips, Alleyoops, Tiger, and the others for a fun Christmas of snow, presents, food, and a bellyful of laughs.
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A Clarinet Almanac
More than 60 years’ experience in playing the clarinet has led to a very personal and idiosyncratic review of the repertoire. From the point of view of being both a player and a programmer the author has endeavoured to find works for unusual combinations involving the clarinet. This book includes a few orchestral solos and several vocal works (both chamber and operatic), but it is focussed on chamber music and includes gems from the repertoire for the standard wind quintet. The clarinet features as a solo instrument, in duos with a surprisingly large variety of instruments and in mixed trios, quartets and so on to larger ensembles. During the course of one year the reader will be exposed to 366 works, probably some unfamiliar, by 245 different composers. The author hopes it will whet the appetites of students, teachers and concert organizers alike.
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A Conspiracy of Serpents
The brutal murder of an Oxford undergraduate in the City of London. The trial of the prime suspect. The theft of a research paper from an Oxford laboratory. A deadly pandemic, and a desperate cover-up by the British establishment to suppress the truth.
A story of love, loss, hope and redemption, from the spires of Oxford to the streets of London, from the Kremlin in Moscow to the port of Shanghai, and beyond.
And the story of the integrity of one jaded lawyer pitted against the ruthless forces of international politics which will stop at nothing to get its way – even murder.
A conspiracy, breath-taking in both its scope and ambition.
A Conspiracy of Serpents.
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A Couple’s Journey – Finding Cassie
A Couple’s Journey – Finding Cassie is a heartwarming and honest autobiographical book that tells the story of a woman’s life-changing journey alongside her partner, who has come out as transgender and now goes by the name Cassie. Through this compelling and intimate memoir, readers will gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of managing family life, raising children, and navigating a shifting dynamic in a long-term relationship. The author’s candid reflections on their journey together to explore new dimensions of love and intimacy, provide a refreshing perspective on gender and sexuality. From attending LGBT Pride events to exploring nightclubs and meeting supportive people along the way, this book is a tribute to the joys and surprises of life’s unexpected journeys. With humour, compassion, and love, A Couple’s Journey – Finding Cassie is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of gender identity, and the transformative power of human connection.
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A different kind of Princess story
Should a princess be happy with her castle and the plans her parents have made for her to marry a prince? What if that story isn’t as rosy as it sounds? What if the princess wants something more, and why shouldn’t she!
Read on to find out in this beautifully illustrated book for children.
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A Different View
Poetry about feeling alone and different in a big normal world. Poetry about struggling with depression and mental health. Poems that tell stories that everyone can feel familiar with. A Different View is a poetry collection that is more relevant than ever in these days of people struggling with mental health issues and in a society that gets more and more open.
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A Dog Called Ruffy
Ruffy is a lonely little dog who lives by the seaside and sustains himself with scraps from the rubbish bins along the beach car parks.
One morning when he decides to beat the heat and take a dip in the ocean, he hears a voice across the water calling for help. He barks as much as he can to try and get people to see the little boy in trouble but nobody takes any notice. The crashing waves are too loud and everyone is playing games and laughing!
Find out what happens next! Will Ruffy end up alone again by the rubbish bins, or will he get a new home and a warm kennel?
Join Ruffy to find out about learning to swim.£9.99 -
A Dramatic Inheritance
Get ready for a whirlwind ride as this book takes you on a captivating journey through the tumultuous life of the author’s mother. Beginning with her affair with the author’s father in 1935, the story delves into the complexities of their relationship, including two abortions, familial conflicts, and a marriage that was granted permission by an investigating Magistrate. Tragically, the story takes a sharp turn with the sudden death of the author’s father in a motorbike accident.
As the author’s mother navigates through the aftermath of this tragedy, the book explores her subsequent loves and children, all while weaving in a powerful thread of mental health struggles, including suicides, incest, and numerous deaths over the years. One particularly intriguing aspect of the story is the long romantic liaison between the author’s mother and a Chelmsford Royal Commission doctor, who later confesses to the affair.
The book also offers a unique glimpse into the functioning of a modern family coping with immense stress. With a compelling narrative and a richly detailed account of the author’s family history, this book is sure to keep you hooked until the very end.
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A Few Years In The Life of a Protest Poet
'I began writing poetry/ditties shortly after moving down to Cornwall back in 1977. It's amazing how inspirational the lapping of the tidal waves can be. Whilst working on a building, I began writing poems about all the different workers on the toilet walls. These were humorous and inoffensive, and although I'd written about the gaffer, he must have liked them, as he never sacked me.
'The pandemic caused me to put my thoughts down on paper, ranging from what we've done to this planet and its wildlife, to how the Government has dealt with each situation, good or bad.'
Lori Crasnich
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