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Andrew Swanston read law at Cambridge, but was inspired to write by his lifelong interest in early modern history. His Thomas Hill novels – The King’s Spy, The King’s Exile and The King’s Return – are set against the backdrops of the English Civil War, Cromwell’s Commonwealth and the early Restoration respectively. He is also the author of Waterloo: The Bravest Man and Beautiful Star and Other Stories. His first historical thriller set during the reign of Elizabeth I – Incendium (published in paperback as The Incendium Plot) – introduced readers to the academic, lawyer and intelligencer Dr Christopher Radcliff, whose adventures continue in Chaos. Andrew Swanston lives in Surrey.

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A E Langsford

A G Hopkins

A. J. BAIME is the New York Times best-selling author of The Arsenal of Democracy: FDR, Detroit, and an Epic Quest to Arm an America at War and Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, and Their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans. Both books are in development for major motion pictures. Baime is a longtime regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal, and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Popular Science, and Men’s Journal. He lives in Granite Bay, California. Visit him at facebook.com/ajbaime and trumanbook.com.

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A J Jacobs

A J P Taylor

Anthony James Pollard is a British medieval historian, specialising in the fifteenth century and in particular the Wars of the Roses. A leading authority in the field, he is profesor emeritus of Teesside University. His books include North-Eastern England during the Wars of the Roses, Richard III and the Princes in theTower, Imagining Robin Hood: the Late Medieval Stories in Historical Context and Warwick the kingmaker: Politics, Power and Fame.

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A J Rochester

A K Benjamin is a clinical neuropsychologist and the author of Let Me Not Be Mad: A Story of Unravelling Minds.

A K Benjamin

A. L. Berridge read English at Oxford, and taught for ten years before moving into television, where her production credits range from period drama and thrillers to long-running soaps. She has written two previous novels, Top Ten besteller Honour and the Sword and In the Name of the King. Into the Valley of Death is her third novel.

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Alison Gaylin's first job was as a reporter for a celebrity tabloid, which sparked a lifelong interest in writing about people committing despicable acts. More than a decade later, she wrote and published her Edgar-nominated first novel, HIDE YOUR EYES. 
 
She's since published nine more books, including the USA Today and international bestselling Brenna Spector suspense series, which has been nominated for the Edgar, Anthony and Thriller awards and won the Shamus award. 
 
She lives in upstate New York with her husband, daughter, cat and dog.

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A P Wavell

A.S. Webb is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Chaos, the first instalment of The Dark Pantheon Trilogy. She is inspired by stories rooted in history and mythology, that push the boundaries of imagination and urge us to reflect on what it means to be human.

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A. A. Dhand is the author of six previous novels, and has been shortlisted for the CWA Steel Dagger Award. His DI Harry Virdee novels are currently being adapted for TV by the BBC. He was raised in Bradford and spent his youth observing the city from behind the counter of a small convenience store. After qualifying as a pharmacist, he worked in London and travelled extensively before returning to Bradford to start his own business and begin writing. The history, diversity and darkness of the city have inspired all his novels. For more information about A. A. Dhand and his books, follow him on X @aadhand, and on Instagram @aa_dhand.

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A. A. Gill

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A. Anatoli

A. B. Poranek grew up sharing her time between Ontario, Canada and rural Poland, and eventually completed a veterinary degree at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences. A lover of mythology and history, she enjoys exploring both in her writing. Her debut novel, Where the Dark Stands Still, an instant New York Times bestseller, is an ode to Poland's folktales, while A Treachery of Swans transports readers to a world inspired by 17th century France.

A. B. Poranek

A. Bradley

Professor A. C. Grayling is Principal of the New College of the Humanities at Northeastern University, London, and a Supernumerary Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford. He has written and edited over thirty books on philosophy, history, science and current affairs. For several years he wrote columns for the Guardian newspaper and The Times and was the chairman of the 2014 Man Booker Prize.

A. C. Grayling

A.D. Miller is the author of Snowdrops, The Earl of Petticoat Lane and The Faithful Couple. Snowdrops was a bestseller and was shortlisted for many prizes including the Man Booker and the CWA Gold Dagger. It was translated into 25 languages. As Moscow Correspondent of The Economist A.D. Miller has travelled across the former Soviet Union and covered the Orange Revolution in Ukraine; he is now the magazine’s Culture Editor based in London. 
 
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A. Humphreys

A. Igoni Barrett was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, in 1979 and lives in Lagos. He is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short story competition, the recipient of a Chinua Achebe Center Fellowship, a Norman Mailer Center Fellowship, and a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency. His short story collection, Love is Power, or Something Like That, was published in 2013. In 2014 he was named on the Africa39 list of sub-Saharan African writers under 40. Blackass is his first novel.

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William Bee

It's another busy day at Stanley's boatyard! Stanley's boat is shipshape and ready for action! But it's not smooth sailing for everyone at sea today - will Stanley be able to help? 
 
A wonderful first introduction to boats and life by the seaside.

Stanley's Boat

It's another busy day at Stanley's park! The sun is shining and the flowers are in bloom, but with so many jobs to do, will Stanley be able to get everything done in time to enjoy the sun? 
 
A wonderful first introduction to parks and the joys of nature.

Stanley's Park

Nadia Shireen

Join Billy and Fatcat on their quest to escape Captain Howl in their third thrilling adventure, filled with singing mermaids and sticky toffee eating sharks. 
 
Ahoy there! It's time to sail the ocean blue with Billy and her trusty feline friend, as they embark on a noble seafaring adventure. 
 
Billy and Fatcat find a mysterious message in a bottle at sea. When suddenly something terrible happens: they bump into a pesky pirate and his smelly crew. Oh no! 
 
Fortunately for our courageous twosome, they're no strangers to peril: they always have a trick (or treat) up their sleeves. 
 
Nadia Shireen is back with her third instalment from our favourite heroine and hangry cat. 
 
Explore the other titles from Billy and Fatcat: 
Billy and the Beast 
Billy and the Dragon

Billy and the Pirates

It's another busy day at Stanley's Library! Stanley loads his van with books and sets off to the village green. 
Who will visit today and which books will they choose? 
 
Later, Stanley arrives back at the library for a special event - a famous author has come to read from her new book! 
 
A wonderful first introduction to libraries, books and the joy of reading.

Stanley's Library

Philip Pullman

A sparklingly original reimagining of this classic fairytale from two of the most respected talents in children's books. Now reissued with a brand new cover, discover the tale of Puss in Boots as you've never seen it before . . . 
 
Imagine how Jacques feels when he learns that his older brothers have inherited the mill and the donkey, and all he's got is the CAT! 
 
Well, he's not fed up for long, because he soon discovers that Puss is no ordinary cat... Not only can he talk (which is pretty unusual for a cat), but he's also got brains. And he's got a plan - a plan that involves Jacques, a Royal Princess and a very large fortune! 
 
However, there are some things that Puss hasn't included in his plan, such as a very hungry Ogre, some sleepless Ghouls and more than a touch of magic . . .

Puss In Boots

Stanley keeps his fire engine in tip-top condition - it has to be ready for anything! 
 
Join Stanley and Peggy as they rescue Little Woo (and his teddy) from a tree, extinguish Charlie's annual barbecue and help to make sure a spectacular fireworks show goes off safely with a bang and a sparkle. 
 
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends!

Stanley's Fire Engine

What a job for Stanley - he's building a house for his friend, Myrtle. He will need his digger and his bulldozer and his cement mixer! He will also need his friend, Charlie to help. But will they manage to build the whole house? 
 
Join Stanley and friends for a hard-working adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...

Stanley the Builder

It's another busy day at Stanley's Cafe. He's baking a very special cake - but whose birthday can it be? 
 
Join Stanley and friends for a tasty adventure in this colourful new series from William Bee...

Stanley's Café

It's time for Stanley's Shop to open! 
 
First there's the delivery to unload from the truck,then there's the customers to deal with... Hattie is buying (too much) cheese, Little Woo has his eye on some sweet treats and Myrtle needs some bread. How will they get all their shopping home? Stanley's delivery service, of course. 
 
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
 
Stanley's Boat 
Stanley's Park 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Train 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library

Stanley's Shop

Stanley is taking Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin somewhere special for the day. He prepares the train early in the morning and then, with a chuff, chuff, chuffety-chuff they're off! 
 
Little Woo has a beach ball, Benjamin has a toy boat and Sophie has a rubber ring. Where could they be going? 
 
Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful story from William Bee. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
 
Stanley's Boat 
Stanley's Park 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library

Stanley's Train

Janey Louise Jones

Duchess, the Barley Farm sheepdog, has given birth to ten puppies. 
 
Poppy and Honey can't wait to see them. The puppies are so adorable that they visit them every single day and Poppy secretly wishes she could have one as her very own pet. But when Mrs Meadowsweet tells them it is time for the puppies to be sold Poppy is worried that they will all go to other families. 
 
Find out whether Poppy's wish comes true and what Mum and Dad think of her plans.

Princess Poppy: Puppy Love

It's still dark outside, but the lights are on in Stanley's Post Office. What a lot of letters and parcels Stanley has to deliver! 
 
"We have a lot of Stanleys now but this one makes me laugh so much! My 2 year old just watches me bemused and sometimes joins in too." - A 5-star reviewer 
 
Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful story from William Bee. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
 
Stanley's Boat 
Stanley's Park 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley's School 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library 
Stanley's Train 
Stanley the Baker

Stanley the Postman

The perfect story for little ones who are about to start nursery or school. 
 
It's another busy day for Stanley and friends! 
 
At Stanley's School, Little Woo, Sophie and Benjamin enjoy storytime, playtime, measuring, and painting - all in one day! 
 
Join Stanley and friends for another busy adventure in this colourful story from William Bee. 
 
Discover more Stanley books: 
 
Stanley's Boat 
Stanley's Park 
Stanley's Garage 
Stanley the Builder 
Stanley the Farmer 
Stanley's Cafe 
Stanley's Shop 
Stanley the Postman 
Stanley's Fire Engine 
Stanley's Library 
Stanley the Baker

Stanley's School

Andrew Weale

Britta Teckentrup

Part of the My First Picture Book series: perfect for every toddler to help encourage language skills, understanding, enjoyment and sharing. These books are a bridge between board books and picture books; printed on toddler-tough card with rounded corners. 
 
 
Explore a sleepy jungle setting, counting up the increasing number of animals until ten unruly puffer fish unleash chaos, leading to a rapid count down as the animals scatter. Little readers will love seeing how Cheeky Monkey's actions cause havoc -- can you spot him on every page? 
 
The perfect way to discover counting.

A Quiet Day in the Jungle

Penny Little

Sean Julian

Little Owl is teased by her brothers when her every attempt at flying ends in disaster. And all she wants is to make her Grandma's birthday perfect by showing her how brave she is. Her friends try to explain that lots of things can seem scary at first. But it takes some kind words from Grandpa to really help Little Owl face her fears. 
 
Eventually Little Owl manages to soar up into the sky under a gorgeous glittery moon, giving Grandma the best birthday present ever! 
 
Sean Julian's warm, detailed illustrations bring this sweet, atmospheric story to life with real feeling.

Brave Little Owl

Jez Alborough

Nat the Cat jumps out of bed with a smile spread halfway round her head. 
She's packed a delicious picnic to share with her friends, Billy Goat and Hugo Hare. 
 
But Billy and Hugo are both feeling down. They are just not in a picnicky mood. 
Nat carries on alone, but she soon finds that her smile is gone. Luckily, she's passed on her smile to her friends and they soon come along to cheer her right back up again! 
 
Another gorgeous rhyming treat from the glorious Jez Alborough

Nat the Cat's Sunny Smile

Busy Hen has five little chicks to look after while making sure number six - still an egg - stays warm. The last thing she needs is hairy, scary Fox sniffing about. She is frantic when the other birds warn her that her chicks are in danger, but her five little chicks are a lot braver than she realises! 
 
From the author of HUG and DUCK IN THE TRUCK, this rollicking, rhythmic Easter text is rammed with catchy refrains that beg to be shouted out. Children will love the repeated action words and thinking of new ways to act them out.

Six Little Chicks

Kali Stileman

With her bright, bold and colourful artwork, Kali Stileman has created a book about food to rival Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This is a warm, funny story that introduces animals and food types with a fun surprise, revealed when the fantastic flaps are lifted. 
 
Kali's first book, Peely Wally, was selected to be part of the Booktrust's Books for Babies scheme. 150,000 copies will be distributed to mothers and babies throughout the UK in 2012. 
 
Praise for Peely Wally: A brilliant debut that kids will love. The superb illustrations are on a par with Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar - The Sun

Time for Tea Polly Wally

Stanley and Little Woo are learning about numbers in this gorgeous little board book. Join them as they count together from one to ten, counting everything they need for an extra special party!

Stanley's Numbers

Stanley and Little Woo are learning about opposites in this gorgeous little board book. Join them on their adventures together as they explore slow and fast, dark and light and more!

Stanley's Opposites

Bonnie Bryant

Best friends May Grover and Jasmine James each have their own pony. They also belong to the local Pony Club at Pine Hollow Stables. They’re determined to do well in the Pony Club mounted games, and they practise whenever possible. 
 
Then a new neighbour moves into the house between May and Jasmine. At night, lights flicker on and off and strange noises come from the stables. What’s going on? Can two pony-crazy girls find out? 
 
From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.

Pony Tails 1 : Pony-Crazy

Jasmine loves her new baby sister. But having a baby in the house isn’t easy! Her parents are tired and grumpy because the baby cries in the middle of the night, and Jasmine sometimes feels as if they’ve forgotten all about her. Then a baby is born at Pine Hollow Stables – a tiny, fuzzy foal. It needs Jasmine’s help. Finally, maybe someone will appreciate having Jasmine around! 
 
From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.

Pony Tails 10: Jasmine Helps A Foal

When Corey goes to stay with her father for a few days, May and Jasmine promise to keep an eye on Samurai, her pony. Corey knows that no-one could take better care of Sam than her two pony-crazy friends in the Pony Tails. 
 
But shortly after Corey leaves, Samurai disappears from his stable! What has happened to Corey’s pony? How could May and Jasmine have let him get away? And, most important of all, will they be able to find Samurai? 
 
From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.

Pony Tails 3 : Corey's Pony Is Missing

Christmas is coming and the Pony Tails are excited about two events planned at Pine Hollow Stables: the annual Starlight Ride on Christmas Eve, and a special horse show to raise money for a local animal shelter. Both Corey and Jasmine have been practising hard, hoping to be chosen to perform in a special display at the show. 
 
But only Corey is selected to ride in the display! Now Corey feels embarrassed, Jasmine feels left out, and May feels stuck in the middle. Can the three girls patch things up before Christmas Eve – the night of the Starlight Ride? 
 
From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.

Pony Tails 4: Jasmines Christmas Ride

May Grover is sick and tired of being treated like a little kid. Her two older sisters, Ellie and Dottie, tease her all the time, especially about being pony-crazy. When May is chosen to lead the Pony Parade at Pine Hollow Stables, she decides to prove to Ellie and Dottie that she’s a serious rider. What May doesn’t know if that her sisters have a surprise of their own in store! 
 
From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.

Pony Tails 5: May Takes The Lead

Corey Takamura has been working hard to get her pony, Samurai, ready for a Pony Club demonstration. The show is a special fundraiser for a local animal shelter, and Corey wants to help the animals – especially a homeless baby goat. 
 
But on the day of the demonstration, Corey has terrible trouble controlling her frisky pony and says she never wants to ride him again. Can the other members of the Pony Tails help get Corey back in the saddle? 
 
From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.

Pony Tails 6: Corey In The Saddle

The Pony Tails are excited when their riding teacher, Max Regnery, announces a plan to pair each younger rider with an older rider for a week. Then there’ll be a competition to see who’s learned the most – complete with rosettes! Jasmine is thrilled when she discovers she is to work with Carole Hanson, the best rider at Pine Hollow Stables. But another younger member, Erin Mosley, is jealous. Will Erin’s nasty schemes ruin Jasmine’s chances of winning a rosette? Not if the Pony Tails can help it! 
 
From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.

Pony Tails 7: Jasmine Trots Ahead

May Grover’s pony, Macaroni, has a sore foot. She won’t be able to ride him until he is better. May is upset, until she discovers the perfect solution: she can help her father school a new pony named Zeus. Soon May is so busy with the smart new pony that Macaroni gets jealous. And May starts to feel left out herself when her best friends in the Pony Tails seem to forget all about her! 
 
From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.

Pony Tails 8: May Rides A New Pony

It’s Halloween, and the Pony Tails are planning a big party and hayride at Corey’s house. The best part is they’re going trick-or-treating on horseback. But when Corey’s pony, Samurai, starts to act up whenever a pony named Midnight is near, Corey begins to worry. Something is spooking Sam – and it’s not just Halloween ghosts and goblins! 
 
From the author of the bestselling series, The Saddle Club.

Pony Tails 9: Corey And The Spooky Pony

Quentin Blake

R N Currey

J. P. Martin

A great mural, commissioned by the King of the Badgers after the defeat of the Badfort crowd at Crack House, is to be painted on the wall at Homeward by Waldovenison Smeare. To protect the mural while it is being painted Uncle employs a watchman called Sleepy Sam, who sleeps in a wheelbarrow and is paid two loaves of bread and two quarts of Koolvat. Sleepy Sam is immediately put to work when Beaver Hateman tries to climb in through Uncle's window . . .

Uncle And The Treacle Trouble

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky. Discover the 1Q84 Trilogy by Haruki Murakami.

1Q84

365 Days of Art

A BBC Christmas

A Black Book Thriller

A Box Full of Murders

A Cal Leandros Novel

A Christmas Mystery

The intelligent and capable police commissioner Guido Brunetti confronts crime in and around his home town of Venice.

A Commissario Brunetti Mystery

A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series

A Daisy Story

Chronicling the lives of over three hundred characters, unrivalled for its scope and humour, this is a unique evocation of life in twentieth-century England.

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