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The Queen's English: And How to Use It · Bernard C. Lamb (Michael

The Queen's English: And How to Use It · Bernard C. Lamb (Michael

Written by the President of the Queen’s English Society and covering all of the basics, this clear and practical guide will teach anyone how to write and use English correctly. What is good English, and why do we need it? The Queen's English shows how the English language, used properly, has great power to instruct, move and entertain people, but used incorrectly, can lead to a lack of clarity and confusion. This book informs in a light-hearted way, reminding readers how to use the basics of grammar, punctuation and spelling, as well as further teaching them new tips and tricks of style, rhetoric, vocabulary and the use of foreign phrases, to give their writing and speech a stylish and impressive flair. The book also shows the perils of using language incorrectly, offering extremely (if unintentionally) humorous examples of where bad English can cause one thing to mean something entirely different! Authoritative yet entertaining, and illustrated with pithy drawings, this is the ideal book for anyone who strives for clear, stylish and accurate communication.

EUR 14.95
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To the Lighthouse · Virginia Woolf (Collector's Library)

To the Lighthouse · Virginia Woolf (Collector's Library)

To the Lighthouse , considered by many to be Virginia Woolf's finest novel, is a remarkably original work, showing the thoughts and actions of the members of a family and their guests on two separate occasions, ten years apart. The setting is Mr and Mrs Ramsay's house on a Scottish island, where they traditionally take their summer holidays, overlooking a bay with a lighthouse. An experimental work that pushes the limits of what we know about the world and ourselves, Virginia Woolf's  To the Lighthouse  is one of the most beautifully crafted of all novels written in the English language. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

EUR 14.95
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It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet · James Herriot (Collector's Library)

It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet · James Herriot (Collector's Library)

This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of the second volume in James Herriot's memoirs. It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet  features an afterword by actress Carol Drinkwater, who starred as Helen Herriot in the BBC's  All Creatures Great and Small . It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet   sees recently qualified vet James Herriot firmly ensconced in the sleepy Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and acclimatized to life with his unpredictable colleagues, brothers Siegfried and Tristan Farnon. But veterinary practice in the 1930s was never going to be easy, and there are challenges on the horizon, from persuading his clients to let him use his 'modern' equipment, to becoming an uncle to a pig called Nugent. Throw in his first encounters with Helen, the beautiful daughter of a local farmer, and this year looks to be as eventful as the last. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

EUR 14.95
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The Darcy Myth · Rachel Feder (Quirk Books)

The Darcy Myth · Rachel Feder (Quirk Books)

What if we've been reading Jane Austen and romantic classics all wrong? A literary scholar offers a funny, brainy, eye-opening take on how our contemporary love stories are actually terrifying. Covering cultural touchstones ranging from  Normal People  to Taylor Swift and from Lord Byron to  The Bachelor ,  The Darcy Myth  is a book for anyone who loves thinking deeply about literature and culture—whether it’s Jane Austen or not. You already know Mr. Darcy—at least you think you do! The brooding, rude, standoffish romantic hero of  Pride and Prejudice , Darcy initially insults and ignores the witty heroine, but eventually succumbs to her charms. It’s a classic enemies-to-lovers plot, and one that has profoundly influenced our cultural ideas about courtship. But what if this classic isn’t just a grand romance, but a horror novel about how scary love and marriage can be for women? In  The Darcy Myth , literature scholar Rachel Feder unpacks Austen’s Gothic influences and how they’ve led us to a romantic ideal that’s halfway to being a monster story. Why is our culture so obsessed with cruel, indifferent romantic heroes (and sometimes heroines)? How much of that is Darcy’s fault? And, now that we know, what do we do about it?

EUR 19.95
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Common Errors in English · Your essential guide to accurate English

Common Errors in English · Your essential guide to accurate English

Focussing on the most common errors in English, this book is the easiest way to improve your everyday language skills. Using simple explanations and corpus examples, it uses a thematic approach to steer learners away from the most common pitfalls in English. This invaluable guide is suitable for learners of English wishing to improve their accuracy and avoid the most basic mistakes. The book offers help with Spelling and Punctuation, and covers the major parts of speech in depth. It offers clear guidance on word choice and confusable words. A comprehensive exercise section also reinforces the key points for each thematic section. What’s more, its clear, thematic layout makes information easy to find and understand. Suitable for learners of English with a pre-intermediate to intermediate level of English (A2-B2), but who want to improve their accuracy by overcoming the most common mistakes made by non-native speakers of English.

EUR 14.95
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A Book Lover's Guide to the Zodiac · Charlie Castelletti (Macmillan

A Book Lover's Guide to the Zodiac · Charlie Castelletti (Macmillan

A Book Lover’s Guide to the Zodiac  marries astrology and literature by connecting both writers and fictional characters to the twelve different star signs and their particular traits. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Astrology and literature have so much in common: our star signs help us to understand ourselves, our motivations and our behaviour, whilst reading enables us to make sense of the world, our own characters and those around us. Read how the passionate and overly idealistic Madame Bovary from Flaubert’s masterpiece exhibits all the traits of a Gemini, whilst the unconventional Virginia Woolf and Lewis Carroll, with his groundbreaking stories, are typical Aquarians. With a chapter devoted to each star sign, and featuring entertaining extracts and poetry by classic writers, there’s much to learn and entertain here about books, poetry and astrology, guided by Charlie Castelletti’s witty and expert commentary running through the book.

EUR 15.95
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How to Draw The Gruffalo and Friends · Julia Donaldson and Axel

How to Draw The Gruffalo and Friends · Julia Donaldson and Axel

Celebrate 30 years of stories with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler as you learn how to draw ten of your favourite characters from their bestselling picture books, from  The Gruffalo  to  The Snail and the Whale  and much more! Have fun learning to draw the Gruffalo, the Witch or even George the Smartest Giant in the step-by-step guides. Then put the finishing touches on your art as you follow the tips for drawing expressions, creating movement and even using colour in your illustrations. With never-before-seen character sketches and step-by-step guides, plus top tips from Axel Scheffler on everything from character development to cover design,  How to Draw the Gruffalo and Friends  is the perfect gift for budding artists of all ages.

EUR 14.95
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Winnie-The-Pooh Goes To London · Jane Riordan (Egmont)

Winnie-The-Pooh Goes To London · Jane Riordan (Egmont)

When Winnie-the-Pooh ventures to London he's most surprised to encounter a blustery bus, a wobbly bridge and huge lions But the greatest excitement of all is when he stands in front of the gates at Buckingham Palace and a very important lady comes out to meet the crowd. Featuring the Shard, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and many other famous London landmarks this is a wonderful celebration of a great city as seen through the eyes of the Bear of Very Little Brain. Mark Burgess's illustrations, true to the spirit of the original drawings by E. H. Shepard, perfectly capture this incredibly special meeting. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

EUR 12.95
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The Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial

The Queens' English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial

A landmark reference guide to the LGBTQIA+ community's contributions to the English language-an intersectional, inclusive illustrated glossary featuring more than 800 terms created by and for queer culture. Do you know where yaaaas queen! comes from? Do you know the difference between a bear and a wolf ? Do you know what all the letters in LGBTQIA+ stand for? The Queens' English  is a comprehensive guide to modern gay slang, queer theory terms, and playful colloquialisms that define and celebrate LGBTQIA+ culture. This modern dictionary provides an in-depth look at queer language, from terms influenced by celebrated lesbian poet Sappho and from New York's underground queer ball culture in the 1980s to today's celebration of  RuPaul's Drag Race . The glossary of terms is supported by full-color illustrations and photography throughout, as well as real-life usage examples for those who don't quite know how to use kiki , polysexual , or transmasculine in a sentence. A series of educational lessons highlight key people and events that shaped queer language; readers will learn the linguistic importance of pronouns, gender identity, Stonewall, the Harlem Renaissance, and more. For every queen in your life-the men, women, gender non-conforming femmes, butches, daddies, and zaddies,  The Queens' English  is at once an education and a celebration of queer history, identity, and the limitless imagination of the LGBTQIA+ community.

EUR 19.95
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London Belongs to Us · Sarra Manning (Hot Key Books)

London Belongs to Us · Sarra Manning (Hot Key Books)

Twelve hours, two boys, one girl... and a whole lot of hairspray. Seventeen-year-old Sunny's always been a little bit of a pushover. But when she's sent a picture of her boyfriend kissing another girl, she knows she's got to act. What follows is a mad, twelve-hour dash around London, starting at 8pm in Crystal Palace (so far away from civilisation  you can't even get the Tube   there ) then sweeping through Camden, Shoreditch, Soho, Kensington, Notting Hill... and ending up at 8am in Alexandra Palace. Along the way Sunny meets a whole host of characters she never dreamed she'd have anything in common with - least of all the devilishly handsome (and somewhat vain) French 'twins' (they're really cousins) Jean Luc and Vic. But as this love-letter to London shows, a city is only a sum of its parts, and really it's the people living there who make up its life and soul. And, as Sunny discovers,  everyone  - from friends, apparent-enemies, famous bands and even rickshaw drivers - is willing to help a girl on a mission to get her romantic retribution. A fast-paced, darkly funny love letter to London, boys with big hair and the joys of staying up all night.

EUR 10.95
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Kings and Queens: Alfred the Great to King Charles III and Everyone

Kings and Queens: Alfred the Great to King Charles III and Everyone

From medieval monarchs to the newly-crowned King Charles III, join award-winning author-illustrator Marcia Williams on an entertaining guide to every king and queen of Britain. Discover the kings who fought off the Vikings, the queen who spent the longest time on the throne, the king who died from eating too much fish, and many more. Featuring famous faces like Henry VIII and Elizabeth II, plus lesser-known stories of the daring, the caring and the cruel who have worn the crown, this is an accessible and engaging introduction to the kings and queens of Britain, sure to inspire even reluctant readers.

EUR 14.95
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Peppa Pig · I Love You, Daddy Pig (Ladybird)

Peppa Pig · I Love You, Daddy Pig (Ladybird)

It's looks like just another normal day for Peppa and George, Daddy Pig takes them to the supermarket, then for lunch with Granny and Grandpa Pig, before popping in to work for a while. But super Daddy Pig makes their day anything but ordinary by adding lots of fun and excitement to everything they do! Daddy Pig makes every day an adventure in this delightful picture book with a sparkly cover, it's perfect for little piggies and their daddies on Father's Day and all year round!

EUR 11.95
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea · Judith Kerr (HarperCollins Children’s Bo

The Tiger Who Came to Tea · Judith Kerr (HarperCollins Children’s Bo

This classic story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now available in a delightful cased board book format, perfect for little hands. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This inimitable picture book is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again. First published in 1968 and never out of print, it has become a timeless classic enjoyed and beloved by generations of children. This timeless story is now available in a beautiful cased board book edition, perfect for the smallest readers. The magic begins at teatime!

EUR 10.00
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Due to a Death · Mary Kelly (British Library Crime Classics)

Due to a Death · Mary Kelly (British Library Crime Classics)

A car speeds down a road between miles of marshes and estuary flats, its passenger a young woman named Agnes - hands bloodied, numbed with fear, her world turned upside down. Meanwhile, the news of a girl found dead on the marsh is spreading round the local area. A masterpiece of suspense, Mary Kellys 1964 novel follows Agnes as she casts her mind back through the past few days to find the links between her husband, his friends, a mysterious stranger new to the village and a case of bloody murder. Complex and thoroughly affecting, Due to a Death was nominated for the Gold Dagger Award and showcases the author's versatility and remarkable skill for characterization and dialogue.

EUR 14.95
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Mary Shelley Club · Goldy Moldavsky (Henry Holt Books)

Mary Shelley Club · Goldy Moldavsky (Henry Holt Books)

When it comes to horror movies, the rules are clear:  Avoid abandoned buildings, warehouses, and cabins at all times, s tay together: don’t split up, not even just to “check something out" and i f there’s a murderer on the loose, do  not  make out with anyone. New girl Rachel Chavez turns to horror movies for comfort, preferring stabby serial killers and homicidal dolls to the bored rich kids of Manhattan Prep and to certain memories she’d preferred to keep buried. Then Rachel is recruited by the Mary Shelley Club, a mysterious society of students who orchestrate Fear Tests, elaborate pranks inspired by urban legends and movie tropes. At first, Rachel embraces the power that comes with reckless pranking.  But as the Fear Tests escalate, the competition turns deadly, and it’s clear Rachel is playing a game she can’t afford to lose.

EUR 14.95
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The Thursday Murder Club: The Last Devil To Die 4 · Richard Osman

The Thursday Murder Club: The Last Devil To Die 4 · Richard Osman

Shocking news reaches the Thursday Murder Club. An old friend in the antiques business has been killed, and a dangerous package he was protecting has gone missing. As the gang springs into action they encounter art forgers, online fraudsters and drug dealers, as well as heartache close to home. With the body count rising, the package still missing and trouble firmly on their tail, has their luck finally run out? And who will be the last devil to die?

EUR 19.95
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The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels · India Holton (Penguin)

The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels · India Holton (Penguin)

Yet this is no ordinary Victorian lady's society.  These women spend their days pickpocketing and blackmailing their way around the country all before it's time to sit down for tea. But when Cecilia meets Ned Lightingbourne her world is set to change forever. Because he's a paid assassin and she's his next hit. Under the employment of the dastardly Captain Movath - who wants to rid the world of these Lady Scoundrels - Ned knows he has one job to do. But when he lays eyes on the feisty, beautiful Cecilia he's faced with a conundrum: does he kill her or fall in love with her? Bridgerton  meets  Peaky Blinders   in this swashbuckling tale of scoundrels and society, crime and crumpets.  As these enemies turn to allies and might just fall in love along the way…

EUR 15.95
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Londonopolis: A Curious History of London · Martin Latham (Batsford)

Londonopolis: A Curious History of London · Martin Latham (Batsford)

This Curious History of London whisks you down the rabbit hole and into the warren of backstreets, landmarks, cemeteries, palaces, markets, museums and secret gardens of the great metropolis. Meet the cockneys, politicians, fairies, philosophers, gangsters and royalty that populate the city, their stories becoming curiouser and curiouser as layers of time and history are peeled back. Find out which tube station once housed the Elgin Marbles and what lies behind a Piccadilly doorway that helped Darwin launch his theory of evolution and caused the Swedes to wage war against Britain. Do you believe in fairies? Do you know which Leadenhall site became a Nag's Head tavern, morphing into the mighty East India Company, before taking flight as the futuristic Lloyds Building? Who named the Natural History Museum's long-tailed dinosaur Mr Whippy? Spanning above and below ground, from the outer suburbs to the inner city, and from the medieval period to the modern day,  Londonopolis  is a celebration of the weird and the wonderful that makes the mysterious city of London so magical.

EUR 14.95
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