Carti 2017

Meadows Daisy

Magic Animal Friends: Pippa Hoppytail's Rocky Road Book 21

Editura: Hachette Children's Group

Anul aparitiei: 2017

An enchanting new series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC Page dim. 131 x 198 x 11 Series: Magic Animal Friends Weight: 100 grams

Bennett Anne

A Little Learning

Editura: HarperCollins Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2017

Can an ordinary girl dare to be different? The compelling new bestseller from Birmingham's Queen of Fiction Janet is determined to make something of herself, instead of being chained to a sink with a baby a year like most women of her generation. She passes her eleven-plus and wins a scholarship to go to a good grammar school, but her father refuses to believe that girls have the right to do anything other than look after their husbands and raise children. Struggling to fit in at her new school and picked on by the other girls, Janet befriends, Ruth, another lonely pupil whose Jewish family have suffered many hardships. Janet and Ruth forge a strong friendship through her school life and beyond. But will their friendship survive when Janet falls for Ruth's brother, Ben -marriage to a Catholic girl would go against everything his community hold dear. When the whole world seems stacked against her, can Janet hold onto her dreams?

Dougherty John

There's a Pig up my Nose!

Editura: Egmont UK Ltd

Anul aparitiei: 2017

Winner of the Oscar's Book Prize 2018 What if a PIG got stuck up your NOSE? How ever would you get it out? When Natalie has to go to school with a pig stuck up her nose, her whole class gets together to find a way to get the pig out. But how will they do it? Page dim. 274 x 218 x 4 Weight: 206 grams

Wood Mary

Tomorrow Brings Sorrow

Editura: Pan Macmillan

Anul aparitiei: 2017

The dramatic page-turner from the author of In Their Mother's Footsteps, Mary Wood. Page dim. 197 x 129 x 27 Series: The Breckton Novels Weight: 303 grams

Bennett Anne

Forget-Me-Not Child

Editura: HarperCollins Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2017

A story of struggle and hardship and one girl's battle for survival from the best-selling author of If You Were the Only Girl and Another Man's Child. Angela McCluskey comes to Birmingham from Ireland with her family as a young girl to escape the terrible poverty in her homeland. But the dream of a better life is dashed as bad fortune dogs the family. When Angela marries her childhood sweetheart, she has hopes of a brighter future, which are dashed when her husband is called up to fight in the Great War. Tragedy strikes and Angela is left to rear her frail daughter on her own, though the worst is yet to come when Angela suffers another terrible misfortune. Pregnant and destitute and already with one mouth to feed that she can ill afford, there is nowhere left to turn. What destiny awaits Angela and her unborn child? Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, will Angela forever be punished for the choices that she makes?

Pullman Philip

The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ

Editura: Canongate Books Ltd

Anul aparitiei: 2017

' If I vanished he wouldn't notice, if I died he wouldn't care. I think of him all the time, and he thinks of me not a t all. I love him, and my love torments me. There are times when I feel like a ghost beside him; as if he alone is real, and I'm just a daydream.' This is the story of two brothers. One is impassioned and one reserved. One is destined to go down in history and the other to be forgotten. In Pullman's hands, this sacred tale is reborn as one of the most enchanting, thrilling and visionary stories of recent years. The Myths series brings together some of the world's finest writers, each of whom has retold a myth in a contemporary and memorable way. Authors in the series include Karen Armstrong, Margaret Atwood, A.S. Byatt, David Grossman, Natsuo Kirino, Alexander McCall Smith, Philip Pullman, Ali Smith and Jeanette Winterson.

Gill Elizabeth

Snow Angels

Editura: Quercus Publishing

Anul aparitiei: 2017

A moving saga about love and forgiveness from a bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Sheila Newberry and Rosie Goodwin. Abby Reed, grieving after the loss of her mother, finds an unexpected source of comfort exploring the rugged, snowy countryside with the brooding Gillan Collingwood, son of a local shipping merchant. It isn't long before she begins to hope that she and Gill might someday be more than friends . . . But then Gill meets his elder brother's new wife Helen, and falls instantly, deeply in love with her. Abby is shattered by the news and throws herself into an imprudent love affair. Her impulse will take her away from the frosty wilds of her homeland to London's glittering social scene . . . but can she ever forget the boy she left behind? A sparkling winter wonderland of a novel - the perfect fireside read!

Bennetto Catherine

How Not to Fall in Love, Actually a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy

Editura: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Anul aparitiei: 2017

A hilarious new talent for all fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Lisa Owens. Page dim. 198 x 129 x 31 Weight: 354 grams

Keale Alice

If You Love Me True Love. True Terror. True Story.

Editura: HarperCollins Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2017

'You said I was the perfect boyfriend. If you can prove you really love me, perhaps I can be that way again.' Page dim. 129 x 230 x 19 Weight: 204 grams

Oxford Learner's Spanish Dictionary

Editura: Oxford University Press

Anul aparitiei: 2017

This new edition has been fully revised and updated to offer up -to-date vocabulary and language support for student's learning Spanish at GCSE and beyond. All the current exam board vocabulary is included and curriculum words are flagged with a key symbol. Word Tips provide information on common grammatical errors and confusable words, while interesting cultural information is specially picked out in Culture boxes. To support students building their range of vocabulary and get them using it confidently, all words are also given in appropriate example sentences so that students can see how to use them correctly. Extra grammar support is given with full verb tables, including English translations of the different tenses, to help with translating to and from Spanish. In the centre of the dictionary, the illustrated thematic supplement includes questions, answers, comments and phrases and photocard activities to model those faced by students in their exams, It has a contemporary look and feel and covers topics such as technology, free-time activities, customs and festivals, social and global issues, travel and tourism, current and future study and employment.

Meadows Daisy

Magic Animal Friends: Lola Fluffywhiskers Pops Up Book 22

Editura: Hachette Children's Group

Anul aparitiei: 2017

An enchanting new series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC Page dim. 131 x 197 x 11 Series: Magic Animal Friends Weight: 98 grams

Meadows Daisy

Magic Animal Friends: Sarah Scramblepaw's Big Step Book 24

Editura: Hachette Children's Group

Anul aparitiei: 2017

An enchanting new series full of adorable animals, magic and friendship - from the creator of RAINBOW MAGIC Page dim. 202 x 138 x 9 Series: Magic Animal Friends Weight: 100 grams

Quick Matthew

Every Exquisite Thing

Editura: Headline Publishing Group

Anul aparitiei: 2017

The powerful new novel from Matthew Quick, author of Oscar-nominated THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, is an honest and authentic exploration of love, rebellion and belonging, for readers who loved THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER Page dim. 130 x 199 x 18 Weight: 228 grams

Glasfurd Guinevere

The Words In My Hand a novel of 17th century Amsterdam and a woman hidden from history

Editura: John Murray Press

Anul aparitiei: 2017

THE TIMES BOOK OF THE MONTH SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD THE AUTHORS' CLUB BEST FIRST NOVEL AWARD The Words in My Hand is the reimagined true story of Helena Jans, a Dutch maid in 17th century Amsterdam working for an English bookseller. One day a mysterious and reclusive lodger arrives - the Monsieur - who turns out to be René Descartes. At first encounter the maid and the philosopher seem to have little in common, yet Helena yearns for knowledge and literacy - wanting to write so badly that she uses beetroot for ink and her body as paper. And the philosopher, for all his learning, finds that it is Helena who reveals the surprise in the everyday world that surrounds him, as gradually their relationship deepens in a surprising story of love and learning. 'Excellent . . . an entirely unsentimental love story with a memorable and engaging heroine. Clever and touching' The Times'An accomplished first novel . . . Glasfurd brilliantly dissects the complex frustrations of a woman in love with a man consumed by intellectual obsessions. There is much to move us here' Guardian ------------------------------- And Guinevere Glasfurd's new novel The Year Without Summer, the ...

Blake Quentin

The Story of the Dancing Frog

Editura: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Anul aparitiei: 2017

Wonderful, witty and wise, this classic Quentin Blake tale will warm hearts of the young and old alike in a gorgeous new full colour gift format. High quality cream paper and a special easy to read font ensure a smooth read for all. Page dim. 153 x 132 x 9 Series: Little Gems Weight: 136 grams

Hamilton Ruth

Daughters of Penny Lane

Editura: Pan Macmillan

Anul aparitiei: 2017

A warm-hearted and compelling saga from the bestselling author Ruth Hamilton

Sandy Claire

A Not Quite Perfect Family

Editura: Pan Macmillan

Anul aparitiei: 2017

A funny, foody and feel-good novel from the author of What Would Mary Berry Do?

Bowen Rhys

The Edge of Dreams

Editura: Little, Brown Book Group

Anul aparitiei: 2017

Rhys Bowen's characteristic blend of atmospheric turn-of-the-century history, clever plotting, and sparkling characters will delight readers in The Edge of Dreams , from her bestselling Molly Murphy series. Molly Murphy Sullivan's husband Daniel, a captain in the New York City police force, is stumped. He's chasing a murderer whose victims have nothing in common--nothing except for the taunting notes that are delivered to Daniel after each murder. And when Daniel receives a note immediately after Molly and her young son Liam are in a terrible train crash, Daniel and Molly both begin to fear that maybe Molly herself was the target. Molly's detective instincts are humming, but finding the time to dig deeper into this case is a challenge. She's healing from injuries sustained in the crash and also sidetracked by her friends Sid and Gus's most recent hobby, dream analysis. And when Molly herself starts suffering from strange dreams, she wonders if they just might hold the key to solving Daniel's murder case.

Shaw Julie

Blood Sisters Can a Pledge Made for Life Endure Beyond Death?

Editura: HarperCollins Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2017

It's 1983 and best friends Vicky and Lucy swear that they will always be there for each other, that they'll never let anyone come between them. But fast forward 4 years and life on the Canterbury Estate has gotten very messy. Lucy has fallen for local policeman's son, Jimmy. And Vicky is madly in love with Paddy, the charming but ruthless local bad boy. The boys are bitter enemies and determined to keep the two girls apart. But then Vicky is accused of murder, and even her drug-dealer boyfriend wants her mouth shut, permanently. Maybe Lucy is the only one who can save her... Love, murder, revenge. Who can you really trust when there's blood on your hands?

Cooke C.J.

I Know My Name

Editura: HarperCollins Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2017

'Atmospheric, mysterious and intense ... It's a stunning psychological thriller' C. L. Taylor, bestselling author of THE MISSING Komméno Island, Greece: I don't know where I am, who I am. Help me. A woman is washed up on a remote Greek island with no recollection of who she is or how she got there. Potter's Lane, Twickenham, London: Eloïse Shelley is officially missing. Lochlan's wife has vanished into thin air, leaving their toddler and twelve-week-old baby alone. Her money, car and passport are all in the house, with no signs of foul play. Every clue the police turn up means someone has told a lie... Does a husband ever truly know his wife? Or a wife know her husband? Why is Eloïse missing? Why did she forget? The truth is found in these pages...