Fiction Genres

Nesta Archeron has always been prickly – proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since the war – since being made High Fae against her will – she's struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court.

Discover the global phenomenon of the Cursebreaker series in this gorgeous three-book hardcover box set!

Bristol detective DS George Cross has mounted an investigation that will uncover jealousy, ambition and a family tearing itself apart... An investigation that could cost him his career.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the author of The House of the Spirits, this epic novel spanning decades and crossing continents follows two young people as they flee the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War in search of a place to call home.

Titles in this set:

1. Earthquakes & Tsunamis
2. Sun Moon and Stars
3. Living in Space
4. Storms and Hurricanes
5. Volcanoes
6. Astronomy
7. The Solar System
8. Your Body
9. Planet Earth
10. Weather

Description:

Earthquakes & Tsunamis
This is a fantastic addition to the popular Beginners series, providing an informative introduction to the fascinating world of earthquakes for young readers. There are clear explanations of the science behind different types of earthquakes and their effects, including tsunamis and landslides. This title features real-life earthquakes, and describes how people are kept safe and rescued when disaster strikes. Striking colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations engage readers with the subject matter. This title is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence

Sun, Moon and Stars
What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to space. Includes vivid, full-colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Living in Space
How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Storms and Hurricanes
How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Volcanoes
Did you know that somewhere in the world, a volcano is erupting right now? In this fascinating book, you can read about amazing eruptions and find out about fiery lava rivers, deadly ash clouds, steaming springs and much more.

Astronomy
A straightforward book telling you all a beginner needs to know about the planets, stars, moons, nebulae, galaxies, asteroids and more, through easy-to-read text, full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. Recommended websites accessed via Usborne Quick links provide further online resources.

The Solar System
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book.

Your Body
Have you ever wondered what's inside you? Take a tour around your amazing body and find out what your heart and lungs do, how you see and hear, where food goes and lots more.

Planet Earth
What makes planet Earth so special? It's the only planet to have anything living on it for a start. But it also has fiery volcanoes, magnificent mountains, scorching deserts and icy landscapes. Find out all about it in this fantastic book.

Weather
What makes the wind blow? How can rain sometimes be red? Why are tornadoes like vacuum cleaners? You'll find out the answers and lots more about weird and wonderful weather in this fascinating book. Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.

في هذه الرواية
– تظل الأسرار مُخبأة عمدًا حتى يحين موعد اكتشافها.
– فتاة في ثوب فرح أبيض تَجري في الظلام وهي مُلطخة بالدم والطين، ويصادفها مخرج سنيمائي يبحث عن مشهد ملهم لفيلمه الجديد.
– مغامرة مثيرة بين الحب والمؤامرات وكشف أسرار الماضي.
نعيش قصة ”ديانا“ التي تحاول النجاة من جريمة تورطت فيها بسبب سر التاج المخبأ منذ سنواتٍ طويلة.. ومع محاولات الهروب، تقابل ديانا مُخرجًا يبحث عن قصة لفيلمه الجديد.. لم يتوقع أحدهما أن المصائر قد تتقاطع، وأن الواقع قد يفرض عليهما التورط في مخاطرة غير محسوبة.
تُرى ماذا سنكتشف؟

أصابه سؤالها المباشر في مقتل. هل أنت صاحب همّة عالية يا عمر؟ ردّد فؤاده رجع الصّدى، وغاب في دهاليز روحه يفتش عن همّته ليقيس مدى ارتفاعها. حين ثاب إلى رشده، كان أهدأ بالًا وأهنأ حالًا. قال وقد غشيته سكينة عجيبة:
- عسى أن أكون كذلك!
قالت في هدوء:
- سأهبك فرصة لتثبت نفسك إذن!
شعر عمر بأنّ مقاليد القرار قد تفلّتت من يده في تلك اللحظة، وغدت بين راحتيها.. كأنّما هي تتماهى مع مفتاح بيت جدّها الصّدئ.

Sky Davis is starting sixth form having always been home-schooled, and wants to keep a low profile. But then she runs into Dean Holder - messy brown hair, smouldering blue eyes, and a temper straight out of Fight Club, someone who Sky is determined to avoid.

The #1  New York Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us—delivers a tour de force novel about a troubled marriage and the one old forgotten promise that might be able to save it.

At thirty-nine, director Tallie Jones is a Hollywood legend, whose award-winning films enjoy both critical and commercial success. With no interest in the glitz of Los Angeles, Tallie centers her life on her work and her devoted inner circle: her family, her producing partner and live-in lover, and her longtime personal assistant and best friend.