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A collection of writings by Michael Frayn, based on his column in The Guardian, covering the pomposities and inanities of public announcements, fashionable conversations and self-advertising of all kinds.

This is an innovative and unique reference book, combining a dictionary and a thesaurus in a single easy-to-use volume. This edition has been completely revised and updated, with hundreds of...

In 1972, a Fairchild plane carrying forty-five passengers, including the Uruguayan rugby team, crashed in the Andes mountains. The thirty-two survivors were hopelessly lost in one of the most remote...

A laugh-out-loud romance from the author of the bestselling YOU HAD ME AT HELLO When Edie is caught in a compromising position at her colleagues' wedding, all the blame falls...

It's been more than thirty years since the appearance of a collection from America's laureate of light verse. Ogden Nash first gathered together an anthology of thirty years of his...

John Betjeman, appointed Poet Laureate in 1972, is celebrated as the most remarkable, most widely read and best loved poet of the twentieth century. Bevis Hillier's 'awe-inspiring' and 'enthralling' biography...

A diary for socially-aware hostesses, containing written entries and photographs reflecting the hectic life and unfulfilled social aspirations of Hyacinth of the BBC1 series, Keeping Up Appearances. It is possible...

The ultimate collection of insulting words and phrases Offers thousands of insults for every occasion Covers both historical and contemporary insults Includes numerous insults for physical, social and professional types...

The secrets of an aristocratic dynasty are about to be revealed... London 1949. The New Look is in, Princess Elizabeth's wedding has raised morale and the capital is filled with...

In the wee hours of the night, when inspiration strikes unexpectedly, don't let it slip away. If you write, you know what it's like. Insight and creativity-the desire to push...

Little Red Riding Hood is on her way to her sick granny's house when she meets a wolf in the woods. He seems friendly but something very odd has happened...

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...

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...

The Kingfisher First Dictionary is the ideal introductory dictionary for young children. 1500 entry words are clearly defined, and each word is used in a sample sentence to reinforce understanding...

The most quoted writer in English literary history, Shakespeares work continues to grip audiences and delight readers. His plays fill our theatres and have inspired countless films, most recently the...

A selection of poems from the successful Radio 4 series, including Auden, Betjeman, Hopkins and MacNeice, with an introduction by Charles Causley.

Myths and Legends 1 and 2 explore the world of myth and legend, and show that stories from Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa and America often have similar themes, plots and...

Published by Penguin for more than fifty years, Evelyn Waugh is one of the greatest satirical writers of the twentieth century. In this irreverent personal account of the crowning of...

An unforgettable Ben Hope thriller from the #1 bestseller. Life is good for ex-SAS soldier and rescue specialist Ben Hope. He's found love, peace and happiness at last... That is,...

No writer's or editor's desk is complete without a battered, page-bent copy of the "AP Stylebook". However, this not-so-easy-to-use reference of journalistic style is often not up-to-date and leaves reporters...

This is a fully bilingual dictionary of English and French for intermediate learners. It is especially suitable for learners of English and includes over 60,000 words, phrases and examples. It...

From the topical to the hilarious, this collection encompasses the spectrum of Pam Ayres' talent. She writes with great wit and perspicacity on such topics as the pollution of the...

This book presents an overview of the development of English vocabulary from 1900 to the present day. It is a wonderful collection of words that define the twentieth century. A...

Thomas Carlyle was one of the most influential commentators of the 19th century: writer, critic, historian, biographer and brilliant correspondent, he dominated his age. Described as "the greatest writer of...

A Book of the Year in The Times, Guardian, Independent, New Statesman, Bookseller and at Waterstones 'He understands only the women he invents - the others not at all' Thomas...

This book includes a general-purpose dictionary and a thesaurus in dictionary form, arranged so that the relevant material from each appears on the same page. Meanings, spelling, pronunciation, usage and...

Leap Ahead English is the perfect workbook to help children develop key literacy skills.Clear and engaging activities Easy-to-follow instructionsSupports the national curriculum Packed with stickers, fun activities and tips for...

Rabbit wakes up to a blanket of snow, but just as he goes out to play he spots a giant snowball... he darts out the way just in time! Soon...

Make learning an intergalactic adventure with Reading Skills! This book contains 96 pages of fun-filled curriculum-based exercises and activities that will reinforce language skills. This includes reading comprehension, synonyms and...

The more teachers understand about how children learn to talk, the more they can help children become avid, joyful readers and writers. Drawing on a large body of research and...

This book for elementary and middle school teachers and literacy methods courses articulates a powerful theory of critical literacy instruction. Critical literacy practices encourage students to use language to question...

"Scrabble, forage and fight for a copy. This is a wonderful, wonderful companion for all who get a kick from the manipulation of letters or words." Stephen Fry Discover the...