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The story of the Athenian Golden Age by one of the world's pre-eminent classical historians.The Golden Age of ancient Greek city-state civilization lasted from 490 to 336 BC, the period between the first...

An escalating game of Rock-Paper-Scissors is played to an unexpected conclusion.A blind date between two werewolves does not have a happy ending.The middle school science fair has a frightening entry...

It is the number that should invoke fear in all of us. Does it frighten you? Somewhere lurking within these 33 tales of flash-fiction true terror exists for those brave enough to read on.Travel along...

The 1960s and 1970s, a time when a proliferation of American television programs aired the seemingly never ending treat of Kaiju Eiga (giant monster movie). Decades before instant viewing, creature feature...

A study of the life of Jesus by one of the great scholars of the ancient world.Examining the Gospels as he would any other historical document, Grant presents a picture of Jesus that is, in some respects,...

In describing the triangular relationship among the Jews, the Romans and the Greeks, Michael Grant treats one of the most significant themes in world history.Unlike almost all the other subject nations...

Myths of the Greeks and Romans is an essential guide to ancient literatureThe myths told by the Greeks and Romans are as important as their history for our understanding of what they believed, thought...

The definitive study of Rome by one of the 20th century's finest ancient historians. A richly detailed portrait of Rome at the height of its glory.

A study of one of the ancient world's most fascinating figures.Fascinating and readable biography by a great populariser of classical civilisation. Directly responsible for momentous transformations of...

Sometimes one hero isn't enough – sometimes you need a full dozen. Mack’s search for his dazzling dozen continues in the third instalment of this hilarious, action-packed fantasy series by the New York...

The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling Gone series by Michael Grant, is another masterful, arresting depiction of life in the FAYZ.It's been over a year since all the adults disappeared. Gone.In...

A classic introduction to Latin literature, with translations of the best passages from Virgil, Livy, Ovid, Seneca and many others.This classic anthology traces the development of Latin literature from...

The definitve guide to the history of ancient Israel.The History of Ancient Israel covers the epic story of Jewish civilisation from its beginnings to the destruction of Jerusalem, and the Temple in AD...

The explosive follow-up to MONSTER and VILLAIN by bestselling author Michael Grant… Vector may just be the deadliest enemy Dekka and the group will ever face. He is a swarm...

Internationally acclaimed author Michael Grant delivers another stunning follow-up to his globally bestselling GONE series. When the lines between hero and villain blur,...

IMAGINEZ... En plein cours d'histoire, ils sont en train de prendre des notes quand tout à coup... plus de professeur ! Affolés, ils sortent de classe et se rendent compte qu'il n'y a plus aucun adulte....

IMAGINEZ... Cela fait six mois que tous les adultes ont disparu de Perdido Beach. Six mois que les enfants errent dans les rues, abandonnés, tenaillés par la faim, assoiffés d'un profond désir de vengeance....

Dans ce deuxième tome de l’aventure des 12 Magnifiques, Mack MacAvoy est mis à l’épreuve par son mentor fantomatique, Grimluk — qui n’apparaît que sur les tuyaux en chrome brillant dans les toilettes....

Le temps presse pour Mack MacAvoy et les Magnificas! Mack déteste faire ses devoirs (les golems sont faits pour ça), mais il semble que la seule façon de triompher de la Reine Blême et de sa fille maléfique,...

Âgé de 12 ans, Mack MacAvoy souffre d’un grave problème de «moyenneté». Vie moyenne. Notes moyennes. Parents moyens, qui le remarquent à peine. Avec une liste de phobies à faire frémir, Mack n’aurait...

Après les combats qui ont ravagé la ville, le calme revient peu à peu sur Perdido Beach. Pas pour très longtemps. Car l'Ombre s'est emparée de Petit Pete et des insectes terrifiants s'attaquent à la...

Malgré la famine et les mensonges, malgré l'épidémie, les enfants de Perdido Beach ont survécu. Mais un nouvel ennemi vient rôder dans le monde fragile qu'ils ont construit. Peut-être le pire de tous...

IMAGINEZ... Il y a maintenant plus d'un an que tous les adultes ont disparu... Mais Gaïa, elle, est toujours là, et sa soif de destruction est intacte. Pour empêcher le monde de tomber sous son emprise,...

Cela fait trois mois que les enfants de la petite ville californienne de Perdido Beach sont piégés dans une bulle qu'ils ont baptisée la Zone. Trois mois que tous les habitants de plus de 15 ans ont disparu....

Dillon Poe a souvent été moqué. Mais rira bien qui rira le dernier... Depuis la pluie de météorites, Dillon peut contrôler n'importe qui et se transformer en une terrifiante créature, terrorisant la population....

Imaginez... La Zone a disparu depuis quatre ans. Tant bien que mal, les survivants ont retrouvé un monde normal, où les adultes sont de retour. Mais à la suite de violentes pluies de météorites, un virus...

Suite à un grave accident, Eve, héritière des puissants laboratoires Spiker, est en convalescence. Pour l'aider à tromper son ennui, sa mère lui confie le prototype d'un logiciel permettant de modéliser...

Dan Grier is a serious writer. At least that's what he thought until his debut book tanked. It seems the critics loved it, but, alas, no one thought enough of it to actually buy it. Desperate for money,...

Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, was also a scholar, murderer, lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Antony and one of the most remarkable women in history.The distinguished historian and classicist Michael Grant...

Saint Paul was not only a religious figure of exceptional power but one of the outstanding makers of history. This is the biography of a man who profoundly influenced people of widely divergent beliefs,...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!'Deliciously dark' NATASHA NGAN'Heady, smart and vicious' TESSA GRATTONThis heart-pounding fantasy romance retelling of Romeo and Juliet is set in jazz-age Singapore and...

Adam Silvera reminds us that there’s no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day.#1 New...

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefLooming ahead of them, black against...

The curse is calling, the bitten unite . . . welcome to the Town of the Turned. 'A riotously absorbing horror-comedy for readers of 12 and up.' – Guardian​The world is still adjusting to life after the...

The third title in this magical SERIES filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, set in a world of daring dragons and magical maladies by the best-selling author of Sky Song, Abi...

Return to the secret city in the sky, in the second soaring adventure in the thrilling Starminster trilogy. Astrid has her wings at last. But unlike all her Starminster classmates,...

An important commemorative collection to mark the eightieth anniversary of VE Day, to ensure the world never forgets.At the outbreak of the Second World War, the British empire covered one quarter of...

What was life like for families in wartime Britain? Take a walk down a street in Liverpool to find out. Explore family life during World War Two, from rationing to air raids, bomb shelters to evacuees....

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of...

A gripping, genre-blending YA horror about what happens when a Haitian American girl uses her previously hidden zombie abilities to exact revenge on the wealthy elites who've caused her family pain.Brielle...

A thrilling and heart-warming tale about family, friendship and football from award-winning author, Alex Wheatle.'Alex Wheatle is such a fine writer. This novel is beautifully written, beautifully paced....

This story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of...

The Unofficial Oasis Fan Guide tells the story of the most electric rock band in the world. Discover their rise to fame, how family drama interfered, the disastrous break up and everything there is to...

Why did the . . .SlothTortoiseElephant. . . cross the road? All over the world, animals are constantly on the move, travelling to find mates, forage for food and seek safety and shelter. But what happens...

Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling collection of eerie tales that will keep you up at night! In Billie's Very Creepy Stories, you'll be pulled into a series of terrifying adventures filled with haunted...

Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together...

It's here! Number one bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this highly-anticipated companion; the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from...

When 17 year old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town.But in spite of her awkward manner and low expectations, she...

Tahereh Mafi's New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series is perfect for fans who crave action-packed young adult novels like Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen, Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games, and Marie...

The first thriller in the Mickey Bolitar series, now airing as an original series on Amazon Prime. Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben brings us a shocking...

The Summer I Turned Pretty series is now a major new show on on Amazon Prime! If you loved The Kissing Booth and Jenny Han's smash-hit Netflix movie To All The Boys I've Loved Before, you'll adore this...

A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick!Lose yourself in this exhilarating return to the #1 global bestselling Shatter Me universe, the first book in a new series set ten years after the fall of The...

I stuck my finger under the edge of the paper and jerked it under the tape. 'Shoot,' I muttered when the paper sliced my finger. A single drop of blood oozed from the tiny cut. It all happened very quickly...

OVER 8 MILLION COPIES SOLD. THE GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION! "Addictive, intense, and oozing with romance” Lauren Kate, Fallen...

Irish Fairy Tales is a retelling of ten Irish folktales by the Irish author James Stephens. The English illustrator Arthur Rackham provided interior artwork, including numerous black and white illustrations...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES! OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD.Praise for Powerless:‘Nothing short of epic’ Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls'A thrilling fantasy with the most...

This fantasy epic from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation is perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Sarah J. Maas and Laini...

Bella?'Edward's soft voice came from behind me. I turned to see him spring lightly up the porch steps, his hair windblown from running. He pulled me into his arms at once, and kissed me again. His kiss...

Twilight tempted the imagination . . . New Moon made readers thirsty for more . . . Eclipse turned the saga into a worldwide phenomenon . . . And now - the book that everyone has been waiting for . ....

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle.The world...