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Collins Big Cat, Band 17, Diamond: The Lost Gardens (PDF)
by Philip OsmentStumbling upon a hidden and forgotten garden, three young friends find themselves transported to World War One, and caught up in the shocking truth of young soldiers sent to fight for their country.
GCSE English & English Language for AQA: Revision Guide and Exam Practice Workbook (PDF)
by Sarah Darragh Keith BrindleBe ready for your GCSE exam with this all-in-one AQA English and English Language revision guide and practice workbook. Written by an experienced examiner, this book allows students to test their knowledge, check their answers and achieve excellent results.
English GCSE for AQA: English, Targeting Grade C, Student Book (PDF)
by Keith Brindle Mike GouldAimed at students Targeting Grade C on the Foundation or Higher papers, this Student Book gives you comprehensive coverage of each section of the NEW AQA GCSE English specification, including Speaking and Listening and the new Controlled Assessments in Creative Writing and Literature.
A House of Air
by Penelope FitzgeraldWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY HERMIONE LEE The previously uncollected occasional prose of a great English writer – full of wit, feeling and illumination.
Ad Infinitum: A Biography Of Latin
by Nicholas OstlerAn in-depth biography of the Latin language from its very beginnings to the present day from the widely acclaimed author of ‘Empires of the Word’.
Empires of the Word: A Language History Of The World
by Nicholas OstlerAn unusual and authoritative 'natural history of languages' that narrates the ways in which one language has superseded or outlasted another at different times in history.
The History of the Hobbit: Mr Baggins And Return To Bag-end
by J. R. Tolkien John D. RateliffA major new examination of how J.R.R.Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece ‘The Hobbit’, including his complete unpublished draft version of the story, and many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps by Tolkien himself.
The Great Divorce (C. S. Lewis Signature Classic Ser.)
by C. LewisC.S. Lewis’s dazzling allegory about heaven and hell – and the chasm fixed between them – is one of his most brilliantly imaginative tales, as he takes issue with the ideas in William Blake’s ‘The Marriage of Heaven and Hell’.
The Monsters and the Critics: Beowulf: The Monsters And The Critics
by J. R. TolkienThe complete collection of Tolkien’s essays, including two on Beowulf, which span three decades beginning six years before The Hobbit to five years after The Lord of the Rings.
Collins Improve Your Writing Skills
by Graham KingThe essential guide to writing English, this book will help you to develop your written communication skills and to use language to express yourself clearly and correctly.
The Letters of J. R. R. Tolkien
by Humphrey Carpenter Christopher TolkienA comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life (1914-1973) of one of the world’s most famous storytellers.
The Saint and Artist: A Study Of The Fiction Of Iris Murdoch
by Peter J. ConradiPublished to coincide with his major biography of Iris Murdoch, Peter Conradi’s acclaimed critical appreciation of her work is reissued in a fully revised and updated edition, with a foreword by John Bayley.
Good as her Word: Selected Journalism
by Lorna SageA sparkling collection of journalism from the critically acclaimed author of BAD BLOOD and MOMENTS OF TRUTH.
Disconnected
by Sherry AshworthDisconnected, is a gripping study of teenage pressure and identity. Catherine isn’t sure who she is. The hardworking student? The dutiful daughter? Or someone else entirely? Catherine, Cat, Cath – which is the real person?
Godless in Eden: A Book Of Essays
by Fay WeldonA selection of lectures and essays contributed to newspapers, magazines and books over recent years, revised for this volume and all highly relevant to today.
Defoe on Sheppard and Wild: The True And Genuine Account Of The Life And Actions Of The Late Jonathan Wild By Daniel Defoe (Lives That Never Grow Old Ser.)
by Daniel DefoePart of the outstanding biographical series – edited by Richard Holmes – that recovers the great classical tradition of English biography. Every book is a biographical masterpiece, still thrilling to read and vividly alive.
Foreign Phrases (Collins Word Power)
by Graham KingThe plain guide to the most commonly used foreign words in the English language from the world word bank.
India Discovered: The Recovery Of A Lost Civilization
by John KeayTwo hundred years ago, India was seen as a place with little history and less culture.Today it is revered for a notable prehistory, a magnificent classical age and a cultural tradition unique in both character and continuity. How this extraordinary change in perception came about is the subject of this fascinating book.
The Complete Guide to Middle-earth: The Definitive Guide To The World Of J. R. R. Tolkien
by Robert FosterA peerless A–Z guide to the names, places and events in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Mog’s Amazing Birthday Caper: ABC
by null Judith KerrShare in fifty years of a really remarkable cat… Mog is everyone’s favourite family cat! Join her in this warm-hearted and funny alphabet adventure, when everything goes wrong at a birthday party… Now in full-colour ebook with optional read-along recording by Andrew Sachs. From the creator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and Mog the Forgetful Cat comes a delightful family adventure about a really remarkable cat! On the day of Debbie’s birthday party, Mog sets off on an adventure through the alphabet, filled with dragons in the dark and the jaguar with a jug of jelly. M is for Mog, but also for the mad mouse monster! The perfect Mog adventure for learning the alphabet. Mog the Forgetful Cat was first published fifty years ago, and Mog has been delighting children all over the world with her adventures ever since. These books are the perfect gifts for boys, girls and families everywhere! [Note that audio content may be dependent on the functionality of your ebook reader. Download a sample, where possibility, to check.]
Comprehension: Introductory Pupil Book (Collins Primary Focus Ser.)
by John JackmanCollins Primary Focus: Comprehension Introductory Pupil Book is aimed at ages 6+. Using a variety of well-known authors, the book is designed to encourage children to read and understand every essential fiction and non-fiction text type. Follow-up activities progress from literal questions to higher order thinking skills.
Collins Primary Focus: Pupil Book 1 (PDF)
by John JackmanCollins Primary Focus: Comprehension Pupil Book 1 is aimed at ages 7+. Using a variety of well-known authors, the book is designed to encourage children to read and understand every essential fiction and non-fiction text type.
Comprehension - Pupil Book 2 (Collins Primary Focus Ser. (PDF))
by John JackmanCollins Primary Focus: Comprehension Pupil Book 2 is aimed at ages 8+. Using a variety of well-known authors, the book is designed to encourage children to read and understand every essential fiction and non-fiction text type. Follow-up activities progress from literal questions to higher order thinking skills. • Features significant authors from a range of eras including contemporary household names that children love to read • Includes every genre required by current literacy frameworks • Supports all ability levels with a progression through literal, deductive, evaluative and inferential questions • Engages all children with an updated design and new artwork to complement different texts
Collins Primary Focus: Pupil Book 3 (PDF)
by John JackmanCollins Primary Focus: Comprehension Pupil Book 3 is aimed at ages 9+. Using a variety of well-known authors, the book is designed to encourage children to read and understand every essential fiction and non-fiction text type. Follow-up activities progress from literal questions to higher order thinking skills.