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The Time Machine is considered one of the best science-fiction novel of all time and the first to popularize the concept of a time machine - a term coined by Wells.
"I'll try and be what he loves to call me, 'a little woman', and not be rough and wild; but do my duty here instead of wanting to be somewhere else."¿Little Women is the lively and warm story of the March sisters. They share their secrets and dreams, and help each other be strong when their beloved Mother must leave home to nurse their Father, who is wounded in the Civil War. The passing years bring more adventures and romance-the first wedding, a broken heart, a trip to Europe-and the girls are young women.Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy, explore the boundaries of their culture under the guidance and watchful eye of Marmee, as they come to realise that life is not what they once thought. This book is a heart-warming portrait of the joys of growing up in a loving family.Readers young and old will fall in love with this beloved classic, at once a lively portrait of nineteenth-century family life and a feminist novel about young women defying society's expectations.
When Uma discovers her husband's infidelity just hours before his untimely death, the carefully woven threads of her life begin to unravel.Struggling to manage the grief of those around her, she escapes to a remote cottage by the coast where she swims in the winter sea, cooks the forgotten Keralan dishes of her childhood and begins the search for her husband's lover.It isn't long before Uma realises what she must do to pick up the tattered threads of her life. But will her choices jeopardise the only family she has left?'Petals and Stones is the kind of book that makes you want to sneak away from real life so that you can return to its characters and their lives... A beautifully written debut' Virginia Macgregor'What an engaging read this tale of grief, love, family and friendship. Petals and Stones explores the ties which bind us together and the choices we make that can tear us apart. Very atmospheric and beautifully written. Loved it from start to finish' June Taylor'Well written, thoughtful and very enjoyable' Katie Fforde'Petals and Stones traces the devastating impact of the discovery of infidelity immediately before a partner's death, so that grief is contaminated by anger and betrayal. Joanne Burn's writing explores with care and precision the nuances of love deferred for the best of intentions, the tides within family and friendship dynamics and the corrosive lies we tell ourselves. Beautiful and redemptive' Liz Flanagan'Lyrical, perceptive, and thought-provoking' Christine Poulson'Petals and Stones is the kind of book that makes you want to sneak away from real life so that you can return to its characters and their lives... I loved the powerful and unexpected love story at the heart of the novel, which had me hoping and longing and cheering and sometimes crying a little too. A beautifully written debut' Virginia Macgregor'A meditative, carefully crafted debut... Simple, meaningful prose that gripped and moved me from start to finish' J.M. Monaco
Since its publication in 1908, Anne of Green Gables has been translated into at least 36 languages and sold more than 50 million copies.
Rudyard Kipling's short story collection has entertained both young and old readers with the story of the young boy Mowgli who's raised by wolves. In the seven stories we meet many classic characters, like Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther as well as the tiger Shere Khan and the young mongoose Rikki-Tikki-Tavi.
A man is found dead in a south London house, his face a mask of horror, but there are no signs of violence. Meanwhile a mysterious word has been written in blood on the wall and through Sherlock Holmes' observations and deductions, they uncover a tragic tale of love and revenge.
Japan is the only country in the world to have been attacked with nuclear weapons. Her anti-nuclear Civil Society Organisations - with their experiences of coping with the fallout of the atom bomb blasts - are passionately committed to their cause.
The scheme is designed for pupils between the ages of 5 and 11; it may also be useful for older pupils with special educational needs. The new computing curriculum is truly transformational and requires the right support for teachers. Get your copy of Code It Crumbles Creation today!
From the success of Little Gold, Roger's draws us into another tight family unit living on the margins, but this time through the unique voice of Danny. We experience his vital relationships with his Meemaw and Spiney and are also privy to see more than he tells in this clever and powerful narrative.
Troubled. That's seventeen-year-old Gen according to her small New Jersey town. She finds refuge and stability in her relationship with her boyfriend, Peter, until he abandons her at a Planned Parenthood clinic during their appointment to terminate a pregnancy. The betrayal causes Gen to question everything.
Originally intended to be a serious travel guide, the humorous elements soon took over and Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) has been considered a classic masterpiece of British humor since its first publication in 1889.
`'Dan [...] introduces us to a shocking post-trauma world where everything and nothing makes perfect sense'. In fact, he doesn't like living at all, and he's decided he's going to end his life on his terms. When he tells retired soap-actor Frank about his dark plan, Frank urges him to go out with a bang.
Cognitive strategic groups and the basis of solid empirical research. Exploring Strategic Groups cuts across a convenient academic concept providing an insightful diagnosis of the realities of managerial cognition and strategic management. It develops a model of integration in strategic decision-making that manifests the context in which the practice of strategic management takes place.Revised and updated, this new edition develops a model of integration in strategic decision-making that manifests the cognitive context in which the practice of strategic management takes place.It will be of interest to all students of strategic management and economics and business, and practitioners concerned with the problems of industry analysis and its links with strategic decision-making.
Growing Business Innovation takes directors and corporate officers of success-driven businesses with defined innovation objectives on the journey from research to marketable product, to creating, managing and onwards to marketing and monetisation of their innovation's IP.
Book 2 of the Smart Skills series: practical guides to mastering vital business skills and techniques.
Book 1 of the Smart Skills series: practical guides to mastering vital business skills and techniques.
Tons of malicious content floods the internet which can compromise your system and your device, be it your laptop, tablet or phone. If you believe using an antivirus software will keep you safe, you are wrong. This book will guide you and provide solutions to avoid common mistakes and to combat cyber attacks. The Ultimate Guide to Cybersecurity.
'As intoxicating as home-distilled hooch.' --Stephen May on Wild LifeA Truman-like nightmare for the YouTube generation. A dark satire, in which a man's life unravels when he agrees to take part in a brand new online reality show, where his every thought, feeling and memory is streamed live, 24-hours a day.
A ghostly winter read with a modern gothic flavour. A tale of twisted love, family secrets and hauntings.
"Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change."The young scientist Victor Frankenstein experiments with alchemy to fulfil his greatest ambition: to create life. Once he succeeds and his creature takes its first breath, he realises he has made a monster and abandons it. The creature, shunned by the world and filled with rage, decides to follow its master. One of the most famous horror novels of all time and considered by many to be the first science-fiction novel, Shelley's masterpiece has entertained and horrified its readers for 200 years.The Legend Classics series:Around the World in Eighty DaysThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnThe Importance of Being EarnestAlice''s Adventures in WonderlandThe MetamorphosisThe Railway ChildrenThe Hound of the BaskervillesFrankensteinWuthering HeightsThree Men in a BoatThe Time MachineLittle WomenAnne of Green GablesThe Jungle BookThe Yellow Wallpaper and Other StoriesDraculaA Study in ScarletLeaves of GrassThe Secret GardenThe War of the WorldsA Christmas CarolStrange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr HydeHeart of DarknessThe Scarlet LetterThis Side of ParadiseOliver TwistThe Picture of Dorian GrayTreasure IslandThe Turn of the ScrewThe Adventures of Tom SawyerEmmaThe TrialA Selection of Short Stories by Edgar Allan PoeGrimm Fairy TalesThe AwakeningMrs DallowayGulliver's TravelsThe Castle of OtrantoSilas MarnerHard Times
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