Second-hand Books

Frankie Howe was never quite sure enough of herself to take centre stage - after all, life had already judged her harshly. Now in her eighties, she finds it easier...

The captivating sequel to Foul Lady Fortune , by the New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights. Winter is drawing thick in 1931 Shanghai, as is the ever-nearing...

The 'Event' Autobiography of the Year now out in paperback - a brave, inspiring and wildly entertaining memoir full of self-help lessons for readers, from one of the world's most...

Brilliantly entertaining & thought provoking . . . I am in total awe.' David Walliams 'Proper, sparkly, witty, enticing storytelling . . . It's perfect.' Hilary McKay Packed with mystery,...

At the end of World War II, the United States dominated the world militarily, economically, and in moral standing - seen as the victor over tyranny and a champion of...

In a magical ancient Britain, bards sing a story of treachery, love and death. This is that story. For fans of Madeline Miller's Circe, Lucy Holland's Sistersong retells the folk...

Andy West teaches philosophy in prisons. He has conversations with people inside about their lives, discusses their ideas and feelings, and listens as the men and women he works with...

Paul Farley is now widely recognized as one of the leading English poets writing today. As usual it is impossible to summarise in terms of theme, as his interests are...

When Beauty's father picks a rose form the Beast's garden, the Beast become angry. Find out what happens when Beauty goes to stay with the Beast in his palace. Beauty...

'The most inspiring and down to earth chef' - Pinch of Nom 'Everything he does with food just POPS' - Nathan Anthony 'The ultimate all-killer, no-filler recipe book for every...

'Eloquent, empathetic and passionate, this book will not just resonate with a new generation of queer people, but with all those who seek to be their allies. A brilliant book.'...

One of the most irrepressible and exuberant characters in the history of literature, Tom Sawyer explodes onto the page in a whirl of bad behaviour and incredible adventures. Whether he...

We have long accepted the face as the most natural and self-evident thing, believing that in it we could read, as if on a screen, our emotions and our doubts,...

Do You Want To Learn How To Paint Have you always wanted to learn how to paint? Have you been looking for an easy way to start with a step-by-step...

Embrace challenge and celebrate Eureka! Challenge makes learning more interesting. That's one of the reasons to encourage your students to dive into the learning pit-a state of cognitive conflict that...

Poetry is written to encourage the reader to visualize a story and explore emotions. Sometimes dark, often with a twist of humor, the reader can be transported into a world...

In Lawmaking under Pressure , Giovanni Mantilla analyzes the origins and development of the international humanitarian treaty rules that now exist to regulate internal armed conflict. Until well into the...

A hilarious picture book about a little boy whose pet dinosaur has a bigger appetite than he bargained for! George likes digging in his backyard. He finds all sorts of...

After a chemical spill in Dr. Frankenstein's lab, Rapunzel's hair has grown to extreme lengths . . . and it's alive! But her long locks weren't the only thing animated...

Detective Princess King is taking on her toughest case yet: find the pea a priceless emerald that's disappeared from Mrs. Snell's jewelry collection. But as Princess searches for clues, she...

Aiby Lily is in danger! A special reunion of the Enchanted Emporium's shopkeeper families turned out to be a deadly trap - and Lily's talented father is powerless to stop...

Age range 4 to 7 If all of us were exactly alike and totally the same, We'd be boring and dull and that would be a shame. Everyone is someone...

From the author of the he award winning Fledgling Jason Steed, comes a brand new thrilling adventure. Jason Steed Absolutely Nothing is Mark A. Cooper's most impressive novel yet in...

With her home under threat from a warming ocean, Zobi, a brave rhizobia bacterium, teams up with a family of slow but steady Zoox (zooxanthellae). As the coral bleaches, everyone...

The Australian magpie is one of our nation's most popular and iconic birds. It is loved for its impressive vocal abilities, propensity to play, excellent parenting and willingness to form...

"Reminiscent of Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye ." - The New York Times "One of the best books I have ever read...will live in the hearts of readers for the...

For successful African-American art dealer Zoe Reynard, finding the pleasure she wants, the way she wants it, is not worth the risk of losing everything she has: a husband whom...

Kenneth Rose was one of the most astute observers of the post-war Establishment. The wry and amusing journals of the royal biographer and historian made objective observation a sculpted craft....

I firmly believed there was a world outside of our own minds . . . But all around me were challenges. . . . How could we be so sure...

When you combine the deepest learning and the highest readability with the most plumptious story-telling, the result is A. N. Wilson ... Stephen Fry Known for his journalism, biographies and...

Bestselling parenting author Rob Kemp ( The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide ) delivers the ultimate guide to navigating your child's life milestones (0 months to early adulthood) and offers advice...

'[A] clever, cosmic, moving and funny parenting physics and poetry adventure . . . It's wonderful' Max Porter via Twitter 'Clear, nimble and dexterous' Ocean Vuong 'It's a magical book....

In Solid Ivory , the Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Ivory, a partner in the legendary Merchant Ivory Productions and director of A Room with a View , Howards End ,...

'You know I did a terrible thing. What you cannot know is that there exists an extreme irony, in that, but for one unforgivable sin - far more terrible things...

The stunning new novel in verse from the 2019 Carnegie Medal winning author of The Poet X. Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the...

A fountain of inspiration! From the Japanese-American internment camps to the creation of the San Francisco School of the Arts, Ruth Asawas life journey is one filled with challenges and...

Age range 6 to 9 Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling's Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter...

City sidewalks are a concrete runway of style innovations just begging to be photographed. For beginning and seasoned shutterbugs alike, this handy manual is the ultimate guide to capturing great...

Catherine Cookson was one of the world's most beloved writers. Her books have sold millions of copies, and her characters and their stories have captured the imaginations of readers around...

It's Bear's birthday and Squirrel wants to give his friend the best birthday present ever. But what do you give the bear who has everything, including the Mallow O'Matic 5000...

Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet like you've never seen it - or read it - before! Classics in Graphics: Romeo and Juliet has been adapted by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and...

Each watery environment on Earth is home to a unique variety of fish, mammals and other animals and plants. Find out about some of the incredible living things that make...

Enter the world of the Summoner with this beautifully designed special edition handbook, including a complete illustrated Demonology and an exclusive new story. "The ability to summon is passed down...

From the award-winning creator of THE QUEEN'S HAT, THE QUEEN'S HANDBAG and THE QUEEN'S PRESENT comes a fourth hilarious tale taking the reader on a whirlwind royal tour of space!...

As Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood freely admits, it's his wife Alex who is in charge of cooking in the Hollywood household. She's the one who plans, shops and cooks...