Painstakingly restored from Tolkien's manuscripts, this is the first complete, standalone Middle-earth book by J.R.R. Tolkien since The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
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Fully updated to include Sir Chris Hoyâ??s incredible, record-breaking golds at London 2012 (making him his countryâ??s greatest ever Olympian), this is the story of a sporting legend in his own words.
‘Reginald Hill stands head and shoulders above any other writer of crime fiction’ Observer When Geraldine Lomas dies, her huge fortune is left to an animal rights organization, a fascist front and a services benevolent fund. But at her funeral a middle-aged man steps forward, claiming to be her long-lost son and rightful heir. He is later found shot dead in the police car park, leaving behind a multitude of suspects. And Superintendent Dalziel and Peter Pascoe find themselves plunged into an investigation that makes most of their previous cases look like child’s play…
Immerse yourself in a world where the wonderful Stephen Fry reads some of the more memorable Children�s short stories written by one of our most successful playwrights of all time. A brilliant combination of reader and writer come together in these seven short stories available on digital download only.
The delicious true story of the early chocolate pioneers by the award-winning writer, and direct descendant of the famous chocolate dynasty, Deborah Cadbury
The stunning new summer besteller from Freya North. Vita’s nursing a broken heart.Oliver’s heart belongs to the past.They should be perfect for each other.But will they chance it? Vita's gift shop would do better if she ran it as a business, not as somewhere to daydream. But she's not one to tell herself off: she leaves that to Tim, her ex. Active and outdoorsy Oliver runs his tree-surgery business as calmly as his home – but his love life is intensely private. When Vita and Oliver’s paths cross at a pear tree, there’s a chance of something blossoming. As spring turns into summer, both Vita and Oliver are given choices and chances. But will they take them – or walk away?
A new edition of Adam Zamoyskiâ??s definitive biography of Chopin, first published in 1979 and unavailable in English for many years.
Number One bestseller Sam Bourne, author of The Righteous Men, delivers this page-turning political conspiracy thriller that goes right to the heart of the US establishment.
Prima Ballerina, Darcey Bussell takes you on a captivating journey to a faraway land of ballet and magic at Christmas! It's Christmas, the most magical time of the year, and Delphie is really excited about taking part in her ballet school’s special Christmas show! And just when Delphie thinks things can't get any better she is whisked away to Enchantia. Her friends there really need her help to make sure that this Christmas in Enchantia is the best one ever, despite King Rat's mischief making…
A beautiful book of illustrated Bible stories, retold by the worldâ??s best-loved cleric.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'I am the Ghost of Christmas Present,' said the Spirit. 'Look upon me!' A celebration of Christmas, a tale of redemption and a critique on Victorian society, Dickens' atmospheric novella follows the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge who views Christmas as 'humbug'. It is only through a series of eerie, life-changing visits from the ghost of his deceased business partner Marley and the spirits of Christmas past, present and future that he begins to see the error of his ways. With heart-rending characters, rich imagery and evocative language, the message of A Christmas Carol remains as significant today as when it was first published.
An emotional and heart-warming portrayal of the lives of four women living in wartime London.
Follow the life of a chicken – from its early days as a chick hatching in its nest, to laying eggs of its own, in this photographic information book by Elspeth Graham. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development.Text type: An information bookChildren can recap the stages of a chicken’s life in the flow chart on pages 14–15.Curriculum links: Knowledge and Understanding of the WorldThis book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Do you secretly dream of whirling across the dance floor in a dress more glamour personified than Joan Collins circa 1955? Are you still waiting for the love of your life to materialise (your boyfriend just doesn’t know it yet)? Do you love Strictly Come Dancing? Ava Dunne is trapped in a floundering relationship with Salisbury’s most unromantic boyfriend. Her domineering sister Lauren’s plans for a grand wedding are threatening to take over her existence, and thoughts of the hideous dress Lauren’s chosen for her to wear on the big day offer little distraction from monotonous village life. Until she joins a local dance class. OK, so it’s not exactly Strictly, her number one favourite TV show, but it’s a start. But then a handsome stranger from the neighbouring village joins the class and Ava’s life gets a whole lot more exciting. Will she finally get the Big Romance that has so far eluded her with this charming dance partner, or should she just count her blessings and settle with pragmatic Rob? As the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing draws closer, her boyfriend becomes ever more tedious and the dance classes become an increasingly alluring diversion, Ava must make a decision that will change the direction of her life forever. Prepare to be whisked off your feet with the second long-awaited Strictly Come Dancing novel.
The fifth book in Stacia Kane's gripping and gritty DOWNSIDE GHOSTS urban fantasy series, perfect for fans of Charlaine Harris, Laurell K. Hamilton and Kim Harrison.
An exuberant and entertaining biography of Charles Dickens that captures the essence of the great novelist.
Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Student Book
Chris Sunley; Sue Kearsey; Andrew Briggs
Collins Educational
2012
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Collins International GCSE Chemistry provides complete coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE specification for Chemistry and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more. Ensure complete and comprehensive coverage of the new Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry specification Engage students with accessible language and challenging science presented in a clear and fresh way Establish and build on prior knowledge with a quick recap of what students should already know at the start of each unit Build and apply the skills needed to understand and carry out practical investigations Enable students to be fully prepared for exams with lots of questions all the way through the books, including short text-related questions, worked examples and exam-style questions Encourage students to take responsibility for their learning using the end-of-unit summary checklists Stretch and challenge the most able students with extension material clearly marked throughout and hints on how to get the best results One of a range of new books supporting the Edexcel International GCSE science specifications, approved for use for Edexcel Level 2 Certificates in UK state schools Seeking endorsement from Edexcel
When the First Emperor of China died 2,000 years ago, he was buried in a giant tomb. In 1974, this tomb was discovered along with an army of over 6,000 terracotta warriors. Discover the army for yourself and the reason they were buried with the Emperor. Gold/Band 9 fiction offers developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Text type: An information bookCurriculum links: History: How are our toys different from those in the past; Art and Design: What is sculpture?This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Charles Dickens was a famous writer who lived in the 19th century. Discover what life was like for Charles, from spending his childhood working in a factory to finding a job as a law clerk and starting his writing career in this biography by Jim Eldridge. Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary languageText type: A biographyPages 30 and 31 present a timeline of Charles Dickens’ life, allowing children to recap the events from the book.Curriculum links: Literacy: Information texts.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Build your child’s reading confidence at home with books at the right level Chocolate comes in many forms – from chocolate bars to hot chocolate – but how was it first discovered, and how is it made? Trace the journey chocolate makes, from the cocoa bean on the tree to the chocolate bar in the shop in this fascinating report. Copper/Band 12 books provide more complex plots and longer chapters that develop reading stamina.Text type: A non-fiction report.Curriculum links: Geography; History.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.