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This book is about the cats that many of us love as our friends and companions. The cat in this story tells us about her adventures and battles, and the loss of eight of her lives. But as we see the world through her eyes, we see that, in countries like Australia, cats are regarded as feral predators...

On the very first Christmas Eve, long ago, an angel star appeared in the heavens. Her radiance illumined the heart. Her light pointed the way. Stargazers followed her star. Shepherds entertained angels. A promise of hope. A journey of discovery. A night of wonder. Venture into the enchanting world...

Join young Santa Claus and his merry band of companions on a magical adventure when they first discover the North Pole, meeting Father Christmas and other unforgettable characters along the way. Experience the magic that changed the world.

British actor Martin Freeman has been appearing on our screens, in the theatre and in high-profile films for the past fifteen years. In this time he has managed to garner critical acclaim for his roles as well as remaining hugely popular at all times with his audience. On account of his recurring star...

You can never take what you love too seriously and The Periodic Table of Football celebrates this fact. Welcome to The Periodic Table of Football. Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you’ll find Pelé to Sepp Blatter – 108 elements from the football pantheon arranged by their properties...

Golf is a passion for many; an obsession for some. The game's ability to frustrate and spite even its greatest exponents is captured in this fabulous collection of quotes.

The sophisticated sportsmen of cricket are full of wit and banter, and this book captures their hilarious quotes before they disappear into the stands. Often seen as a gentleman's game, cricket is full of intellectual insights, but then again, some of the musings of the crease are absolutely daft! You'll cackle, wince and raise your eyebrows over the Wit & Wisdom of Cricket! Howzat?

With more than a billion fans, to say that football is a timeless sporting phenomenon is stating the obvious. And for better or worse, everyone has a strong opinion on the beautiful game - from the team manager to the man in the bar - as you'll discover from the quotes that range from the sublime to...

The sages of the garden are often stereotyped as being old and grey, and while it's true that these pages are covered with wise words from mature gardeners, they're also sprinkled with ridiculous and irreverent musings to make even the youngest Tom blush. "There can be no other occupation like gardening...

Timothy is on probation. It's a strange word—something that happens to other kids, to delinquents, not to kids like him. And yet, he is under house arrest for the next year. He must check in weekly with a probation officer and a therapist, and keep a journal for an entire year. And mostly, he has...

Space-farmer Rae Darling is kidnapped and trained to become a warrior against her own people in this adventurous middle grade space western that “will lasso readers and have them hoping for a sequel” (Booklist). Rae Darling and her family are colonists on a moon so obscure it doesn’t...

Kate and Tam meet, and both of their worlds tip sideways. At first, Tam figures Kate is your stereotypical cheerleader; Kate sees Tam as another tall jock. And the more they keep running into each other, the more they surprise each other. Beneath Kate's sleek ponytail and perfect façade, Tam sees...

Arson and murder in the English countryside from the author of Mrs. Malory and a Necessary End . . . In the wake of a reporter’s death, biographer Sheila Malory must dig through the remnants of his life to discover the devil in the details . . . Sheila’s friend, larger-than-life...

Sheila Malory’s old friends Charlie and Jo Hamilton run a popular riding school in the quiet English town of Taviscombe. When Charlie is found dead in his stables from a blow to the head—with only his horses as witnesses to his final moments—the entire community is shaken. Especially since Charlie’s...