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Becky thought being married to Luke Brandon would be one big Tiffany box of happiness. But to be honest, it's not quite as dreamy as she'd hoped

FOR REBECCA BLOOMWOOD, LIFE IS PEACHY. SHE HAS A JOB ON MORNING TV, HER BANK MANAGER IS ACTUALLY BEING NICE TO HER, AND WHEN IT COMES TO SPENDING MONEY, HER NEW MOTTO IS BUY ONLY WHAT YOU NEED - AND SHE S REALLY (SORT OF) STICKING TO IT. THE ICING ON THE BRIOCHE IS THAT SHE S BEEN OFFERED A CHANCE TO WORK IN NEW YORK. NEW YORK! THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART! THE GUGGENHEIM! THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE! AND BECKY DOES MEAN TO GO TO THEM ALL. HONESTLY. IT S JUST THAT IT SEEMS SILLY NOT TO CHECK OUT A…

early learners spelling book

early learners spelling book

A touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot.

The Inheritance of Loss is Kiran Desai's extraordinary Man Booker Prize winning novel. High in the Himalayas sits a dilapidated mansion, home to three people, each dreaming of another time. The judge, broken by a world too messy for justice, is haunted by his past. His orphan granddaughter has fallen in love with her handsome tutor, despite their different backgrounds and ideals. The cook's heart is with his son, who is working in a New York restaurant, mingling with an underclass from all over…

This is an evocative picture book based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. "The Wind in the Willows" is a re-telling of the beloved Kenneth Grahame story following the adventures of four riverside Mole, Ratty, Badger and, of course, the eponymous Mr Toad. It is evocatively illustrated by Mauro Evangelista, who also illustrated the Young Reading titles "Alice in Wonderland" and "The Wizard of Oz".

Upon returning to Austin, Armpit set five goals for himself. Five small steps. 1. Graduate High School. 2. Get a job. 3. Save his money. 4. Avoid situations that might turn violent. And... 5. Lose the name Armpit.

Meet Zac Power - the ultimate boy hero with a secret spying career. Zac tracks down the enemy and saves the day every time. He has super-cool gadgets - an amphibious submersible vehicle, a mini-fighter jet and a stink bomb - to name but a few.