Second-hand Books

This is one of a series in which each book consists of a simple adventure story with a journey for listeners to follow, and illustrated activities presented as games of...

Little Tiger did not want to go to bed. Eventually his Mummy was fed up with him, so decided to let him stay up all night. Little Tiger was delighted...

'The Pickwick Papers' is Dickens' first novel and widely regarded as one of the major classics of comic writing in English. Originally serialised in monthly instalments, it quickly became a...

'Northanger Abbey' tells the story of a young girl, Catherine Morland who leaves her sheltered, rural home to enter the busy, sophisticated world of Bath in the late 1790s. Austen...

Homer's great epic describes the many adventures of Odysseus, Greek warrior, as he strives over many years to return to his home island of Ithaca after the Trojan War. His...

With an Introduction and Notes by David Herd, Lecturer in English and American Literature at the University of Kent at Canterbury and co-editor of 'Poetry Review'. 'Moby Dick' is the...

A merger in Anna's PR agency gives her more time to explore the culture and history of the island that she calls home (along with her 40 hens and cockerels,...

Covers all aspects of this much-loved gundog's training, nutrition, breeding and buying. Training the Working Labrador looks at all aspects of the care, management and training of the modern working...

Find out where honey comes from as Grandpa the Beeman teaches the basics of beekeeping to his young grandson. This rhyming story includes 7 pages of educational endnotes full of...

Antarctica's capacity to create, store and disperse ice is critical to the way our planet functions. But along the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula there has been a 40...

How the West was Lost charts how over the last 50 years the most advanced and advantaged countries of the world have squandered their dominant position through a sustained catalogue...

Create your child's dream room--it's easy! With hundreds of enchanting design ideas and easy-to-construct projects, there's plenty here to fit every child's personality without breaking a parent's budget. The professional...

Writing your life story is one of the greatest gifts you can give your family. In writing it you will find yourself drawing even closer to your children and grandchildren....

Wishbones, magic fishbones that make every dream come true... From south of the clouds comes this Asian fable, weaving riches and sorrows into the enchanted tale of a golden-eyed fish,...

A delightful book which records favourite childhood games and recalls forgotten rhymes. With more children suffering from obesity than in previous generations, Susan Brewer looks at the social games we...

The 20th (service) Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (Wearside), were raised by local comittee in August 1915 becoming part of Kitcener's New Army. Early enlistments were sent to a tented...

Six children leave the comfort of their homes. They are drawn to Coldharbour - an eerie wasteland of wind, rats, seagulls and rubbish tips. Emily and Freda, the twins, scuttle...

Aimed at children aged 6-12 years, the books in this series offer something for everyone. From fun facts to puzzles, each book offers a wide range of activities, presenting information...

"Pain and suffering are always inevitable for a large intelligence and a deep heart " Crime and Punishment is one of the greatest and most readable novels ever written. From...

Shakespeare's Macbeth is one of the greatest tragic dramas the world has known. Macbeth himself, a brave warrior, is fatally impelled by supernatural forces, by his proud wife, and by...

Considered by many to be Dickens' finest novel, Great Expectations traces the growth of the book's narrator, Philip Pirrip (Pip), from a boy of shallow dreams to a man with...

Black Beauty is a perennial children's favourite, one which has never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a moralistic tale of the life of the...

The Jungle Book introduces Mowgli, the human foundling adopted by a family of wolves. It tells of the enmity between him and the tiger Shere Khan, who killed Mowgli's parents,...

Far from fading with time, Kenneth Grahame's classic tale of fantasy has attracted a growing audience in each generation. Rat, Mole, Badger and the preposterous Mr Toad (with his 'Poop-poop-poop'...

This collection brings together Jane Austen's earliest experiments in the art of fiction and novels that she left incomplete at the time of her premature death in 1817. Her fragmentary...

'Finnegans Wake' is the book of Here Comes Everybody and Anna Livia Plurabelle and their family - their book, but in a curious way the book of us all as...

Drawing on experience she gained while 'constantly employed by fashionable and noble families', Eliza Smith, writing a hundred years before Mrs. Beeton, compiled a collection of more than 600 recipes...

An impactful and beautiful graphic novel about the plight of the bees. We could live in a paradise where insects, especially bees, pollinate fragrant oceans of flowers whose fruits we...

You're in the middle of the jungle and your 4x4 has just careened into a steep gully with mud clogging your tyres... what do you do next? From how to...

When you see a shooting star dance across the night-time sky, you must close your eyes and make a wish ... what will YOU wish for? 'Star Light Star Bright?'...

Girls Rule presents the inspirational biographical stories of 50 incredible women from around the globe. From fierce pirate leaders, warrior queens and spies, to pioneering mountaineers, conservationists and scientists, Girls...

My First Book of Microbes is the ideal STEM book for children it uses fascinating bite-size facts, clear and simple explanations, and attractive and absorbing illustrations to demystify the hidden...

The 'Great Lives in Graphics' series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person's...

It's never too early to start exploring big ideas. This companion volume to My First Book of Quantum Physics introduces complex science to children through bright illustrations and amusing text....

From shaping your beard to the ultimate skincare routine, this sleek volume offers hacks, techniques and tips to keep you looking fine as hell. Discover natural alternatives to keep costs...

Does your child appear to worry a lot? Perhaps they have frequent tummy upsets, or are irritable, tearful, angry or withdrawn? Do they have problems concentrating or show a loss...

One day, humans will travel to Mars . . . This book tells you everything you would need to know about a trip to the red planet. From essential preparations...

Mark Perlstrom is no stranger to money laundering, drug smuggling and crooked firms. In the early 1980s he started working for HM Customs and was quickly thrown in the deep...

Artists' Corner in St Paul's Cathedral is the final resting place for some of the greatest artists working in the United Kingdom, including Turner, Leighton and Millais. British painters of...

In this groundbreaking debut essay collection, featuring never-before-seen photos, actress Lily Collins-star of Mortal Instruments and Rules Don't Apply -is opening a poignant, honest conversation about the things young women...

147 Snooker Drills and Exercises will help players of all standards to improve their game. It presents a range of practice routines that covers all aspects of a player's game....

The true story of Britain and America's secret wartime dealings with the Mafia. An engrossing history that reads like a thriller. The Godfather meets Band of Brothers Andrew Roberts A...

London, July 1946. A woman's body is found in a disused bomb site off the Holloway Road. In this deeply evocative crime drama, Sian Busby strips away the veneer of...

A lyrical and scientific exploration of the ways humans are supported by nature. From the creators of You Are Stardust and Wild Ideas comes a new informational picture book that...

A comprehensive new look at the great white shark. Great White Shark covers all aspects of this great but sadly misunderstood ocean predator. There are three sections: Portrait of the...