A little girl who desperately wants a dog introduces an imaginary Great Dane called Henry into her home. Her wish comes true when she is allowed a real Henry. Was old Mrs Garrow, with her cackling laugh and black cat, responsible for her wish...

A little learning library using artwork from Eric Carle's classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Introducing first concepts, this wonderful board book collection makes a perfect first library. Each book is filled with Eric Carle's much-loved collage art and large, simple text. Ideal for little...

A little mouse searches for the courage to save her home and make her squeak heard, in thisand touching Little Gem from the award-winning author of Izzy GizzmoCrumbs on the counter, morsels on the floor - there should be plenty of food for Minetta...

A little optimism goes a long way. Wise, wonderful Betsy … I am blown away by her courage and wisdom.'Fearne Cotton Betsy is the most gloriously wonderful, positive, cute, inspiring girl … Her disability has become her unique ability.'Davina McCallAs she finds her way...

A little red hen grows grain, threshes wheat, bakes bread, and feeds her chicks-all by herself, without any help from her lazy friends. Young readers will laugh and learn a valuable lesson about teamwork from this classic tale! This board book features sturdy pages...

A Little Resurrection is the debut full-length collection from acclaimed poet Selina Nwulu.In these reflections on being and blackness, informed by empathy and intellectual curiosity, Nwulu melds the golden light of Senegal with the harsh winds of Yorkshire. Here, blackness itself is complicated, and...

A lively account of the story of cars designed for English language learners. Follows the history of cars from the early designs of Leonardo Da Vinci to the modern machines seen on roads everyday. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the...

A lively and accessible introduction to the quintessential philosopher, and the civilized world's first enemy of the state.Named aand Best Teen andamp; YA Nonfiction title of 2022 byand Kirkus ReviewsSocrates: A Life Worth Livingand traces the life and ideas of one of Western Civilization's...

A lively and practical guide to selling anything 'Ryan is not only charming and hilarious, he could sell milk to a cow. This book is going to be very helpful and humorous to a lot of people looking to up their business game' Andy...

A lively cast of characters from aardvarks to zebras decide to disrupt and rewrite an alphabet book to make it more fun. Rhyming text and appealing illustrations combine perfectly to bring the story of big blue bear, elegant eel, fabulous flamingo, snazzy snail and...

A lively picture book that examines the issue of being worried in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who have feelings of anxiety and worry. The story offers a gentle way in to discussing the things children...

A lively picture book that examines the issue of not listening in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who forget to listen. The story offers a gentle way in to reinforce this good behaviour. At the end...

A lively picture book that examines the issue of not sharing in an amusing but reassuring way through animal characters - perfect for young children who don't want to share. The story offers a gentle way in to reinforce this good behaviour. At the...

A lively picture word book to help very young children build their vocabulary. Playful illustrations combine with the simplest text, as children are introduced to zebras, lions, crocodiles and seals. Peep\-through holes on every page will fascinate young readers.

A lively read that provides a practical step-by-step guide to founding a business.'and The Financial TimesIt's time to leapfrog the only hurdle between you and a million-dollar company.More people than ever want to be their own boss, but venturing forward with your own business...

A lively retelling of a classic tale about a naughty crab. Based on the famous "Just So" story by Rudyard Kipling. This easy-to-read retelling of a popular classic is further enhanced with charming illustrations by John Joven. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, a...

A lively retelling of the classic fairy tale using simple language, speech bubbles and engaging illustrations to help children learn to read. Follow brave Belle as she travels to the Beast's enchanted castle where nothing is as it seems, and discover if she can...

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. A lively, rhyming story with irresistibly funny illustrations and phonic repetition specially designed to help children learn to read. "Goat rows his boat...

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, this book is specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance...

A Lively, indispensable, cutting-edge exploration of our stake in India's gambit to transform itself from a developing country into a global powerhouse in record time. India is everywhere-Indian studios produce animated features and special effects for Hollywood movies; Indian software manages our health records;...

A lively, inviting account of the history of economics, told through events from ancient to modern times and through the ideas of great thinkers in the field "A whistle-stop introduction to the great works and thinkers of each age, this is a clear and...

A lively, rhyming picture book about transport from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author ofand We're Going on a Bear Hunt.A lively rhyming picture book about transport by poet and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author ofand We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Small...

A locked room. A dead body. A secret that went to the grave.When retired police officer Finlay Shaw is found dead in a locked room, everyone thinks it's suicide. But disgraced detective William 'Wolf' Fawkes isn't so sure.Together with his former partner Detective Emily...

A lonely little girl and her grandparent need to fill the run-down apartment in their building. But taking over the rooms above their shop will mean major renovations for the new occupants, and none of the potential renters can envision the possibilities of the...

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom! Though training to become an artisan who makes hina doll heads, Wakana Gojo is instead making cosplay costumes for Marin Kitagawa, one of the most popular...

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom! Traumatized by a childhood incident with a friend who took exception to his love of traditional dolls, doll-artisan hopeful Wakana Gojou passes his days as a...

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!The preparations for Marin and JuJu's group cosplay steadily advance...until at long last, the costumes are complete!!That should just leave the photo shoot...but Wakana has a secret...

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Wakana and Marin make it through their very first cosplay event, and not long after, Marin's heart undergoes a change...?! But that's not going to stop her...

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Wakana has cosplay to thank for many things, but as it turns out, he's not alone. When he and Marin meet crossplayer Amane at an event, their...

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Wakana has spent every summer vacation on his own...until now! With a friend like Marin at his side, he's about to get a taste of everything summer...

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com!When Marin hears about a planned horror game group cosplay in trouble, she jumps into action and to the rescue! Several of the older cosplayers involved can't...

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com!With the cultural festival looming and a beauty pageant to win, Marin and Wakana's days at school turn into a frenzy of activity! Though the pair are...

A long hot summerA wild boyAn abandoned babyAn act of violenceEvery summer Liam and Max roam the wild countryside of Northumberland -- but this year things are different. One hot summer's day a jackdaw leads the two boys into an ancient farm house where...

A long time ago, Joe Pike asked for help. In return, he would, one day, be called upon to return the favour, no questions asked. That day has come.Joe Pike is asked to protect the life of Larkin Conner Barkley, a spoiled rich girl...

A long-awaited and highly intimate visual history of Versace, the glamorous and globally renowned Italian fashion house. Versace-a name that epitomizes Italian opulence, bold sexiness, and a flair for the extravagant-holds its place firmly in the fashion world as a legendary and iconic luxury...

A long-overdue expose of the astonishing yet shadowy power wielded by the world's largest law firms.Though not a household name, Jones Day is well known in the halls of power, and serves as a powerful encapsulation of the changes that have swept the legal...

A look at 100 inspiring novels that have left a significant mark on the world of literature and popular culture.Before the novel, the world of books was dominated by scientific tomes, religious tracts and histories of the victorious in war.and There had been stories...

A loot drop of brilliance' Naomi Alderman, author ofand The Power'Critical Hits is an exciting, original and rich collection. It made me want to read more, to write more, and - I admit without shame - to play more'and New StatesmanWhether you're an avid...

A Lord of the Rings for the 21st century. Only a lot shorter. And funnier. And completely different.Conor thought he was an average teenager. OK, so his father only had one hand, spoke to him in ancient languages and was a bit on the...

A lost love... and the secrets and lies at its heart. The stunning novel from No.1 bestseller Harlan Coben.Six years have passed since Jake Fisher watched Natalie, the love of his life, marry another man. Six years of hiding a broken heart by throwing...

A lot can change in 10 years, especially in Gotham! Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne, may be behind bars, but the real criminals are still out there.Gotham Motors CEO Derek Powers has seized control of the Wayne family's assets and is using them to transform...

A lot has changed. Roarhaven is now a magical city, where sorcerers can live openly. Valkyrie Cain has been out of action for years, recovering from the war against her alter-ego Darquesse, which nearly destroyed her and everyone else.Some things never change though: bad...

A lot of professors give talks titled 'The Last Lecture'. Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we...

A love story like no other.Inand Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys fell in love. Now they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very...

A lovely gift to show your mum just how much you love her this Mother's Day!Spot loves spending time with his mum. They do lots of fun things together. Sometimes, he helps her with the groceries and sometimes they play hide-and-seek in the garden.Join...

'A lovely novel, delicately drawn, with characters that really linger in the mind . . . I got really swept up in it.' Laura Barnett, author of The Versions of Us You never forget the one that got away. Daniel was the first boy...

A lovely, funny chapter book about a little boy and his puppy by Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo. Finlay is a real dreamer, and he's always getting things wrong. But when he brings his puppy into class it looks like he might have...

A lover in peril. A nation under threat. The clock is ticking . . .'AMAZING, SHOW-STOPPING, SPECTACULAR' XIRAN JAY ZHAOThe captivating sequel toand Foul Lady Fortune, by theand New York Timesand bestselling author ofand These Violent Delights.Winter is drawing thick in 1932 Shanghai, as...

A luminous guide to how the radical new science of counterfactuals can reveal the full scope of our universeThere is a vast class of properties, which science has so far neglected, that relate not only to what is trueand -and the actualand -and but...

Where there was fire, ashes remain . . .Costa Rica, 1968.A deadly fire rips through the American Fruit Company's most lucrative banana plantation, destroying all evidence of a massive cover-up.That same night, Teresa Cepeda Valverde's mother is murdered, and her husband vanishes into the...