Fiction Genres

St. Christopher's College, Cambridge, is a closed world to most. For Mariana Andros - a group therapist struggling through her private grief - it's where she met her late husband. For her niece, Zoe, it's the tragic scene of her best friend's murder. The

حكاية عن تاريخ ينسدل كبساطٍ مضرج بالعشق والدم، وسحر ينبعث من طِّيِّات الزمن ليطارد الواقع. طبول حرب تدق، وقلوب تخفق في رحلة بحثها عن مُسببات الوجود ومبررات الاستمرار، وخاتم قديم يدور بين أصابع الحكائين في شتى بقاع الأرض. سوريّة هي أرض الحكايات، وسلمى حائرة بين العاشق والمعشوق بين الماضى الثرى ممتد الأثر، والحاضر الرمادي المخضب بالفقد والاقتتال فهل تعثر سلمى على بوصلة القلب وتقرّر مصيرها؟ هل تستسلم لرمال الماضي المتحركة التي تذوب فيها وتُذيبها، أم تترك جسدها لوتر القوس المشدود شطر الغرب؟

رواية فنتازية مستوحاة من عالم ألف ليلة وليلة وشخصياته المدهشة. ومثلما تُعتبر “ألف ليلة وليلة” أهم الأعمال الكلاسيكية الشرقية وأكثرها خصوبة من حيث الخيال والأفكار، تبدو هذه الرواية أكبر تجلٍّ لخيال محفوظ والأكثر إدهاشًا بين أعماله الروائية الفنتازية والفلسفية، حيث يصوغ حكاية شهريار وشهرزاد على طريقته، فيُمازج بين عوالم البشر والعفاريت في نسيج ساحر. فيها يتعرف القارئ على الجني المحبوس في قمقم منذ زمن سليمان، ويرى طاقية الإخفاء التي تفجر طاقات الشر والسيطرة، يتابع معروف الإسكافي ومآثره،…

Are bananas radioactive? When would a river flow backward? And can jellyfish really live forever? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this wild and wacky book filled with mind-blowing science facts for young readers. With an engaging Q&A format and hilarious cartoon illustrations, this book supports STEM learning and is a wonderful way to introduce scientific ideas to children in an entertaining and accessible way. Perfect for children aged 7+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Big Ideas!…

Shakespeare's powerful exploration of betrayal and revenge is one of his most performed plays – and his longest. Here, the text is supported with an extended introduction, glossary and a timeline of the playwright's life.

'Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? Come, let me clutch I have thee not, and yet I see thee still.' Often referred to superstitiously as 'the Scottish play', Macbeth is one of Shakespeare's best-loved works. As a general in the army of the Scottish king, Macbeth meets three witches who prophesy that he will one day take his master's place. A tumultuous tale of how ambition, guilt and paranoia lead to deceit and murder, it is one of the greatest studies of…

Most people think that magical creatures don't exist outside of story books ... but the Magical Rescue Vets know better! Best friends Kat and Rosie have been helping out at Starfall Forest's magical animal hospital ever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of the forest and nurse them back to health. Along the way, they learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty! In…

Most people think that dragons and unicorns don't exist outside of story books ... but the Magical Rescue Vets know better!Kat and Rosie have been helping out at Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery ever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest. Along the way, they might learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty!In this adventure...Rosie and Kat go on a…

Most people think that dragons and unicorns don't exist outside of story books ... but the Magical Rescue Vets know better!Kat and Rosie have been helping out at Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery ever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest. Along the way, they might learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty!In this adventure...Kat and Rosie are helping…

" Pride and Prejudice" is a beloved novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. Set in the Regency era of England, the story follows the Bennet family, particularly the second eldest daughter, Elizabeth, as she navigates the social conventions of the time and the search for a suitable husband. The novel explores themes such as class, marriage, social norms, and the role of women in society. It is also a witty and romantic comedy of manners, full of memorable characters and clever dialogue.…