One of the supreme comic writers of the Roman world, Plautus (c.254-184 BC) skilfully adapted classic Greek comic models to the manners and customs of his day. This collection features a varied selection of his finest plays, from the light-hearted comedy "Pseudolus", in which the lovesick Calidorus [...]

Clive Cussler introduces Sam and Remi Fargo in Spartan Gold. An ancient treasure stolen by Xerxes the Great...Discovered by Napoleon Bonaparte...The clues to its hidden location lost until now...Adventurers and treasure hunters Sam and Remi Fargo are on a wild-goose chase. Up to their waists in the [...]

Into the insular town of 1930s Ferrara, a new doctor arrives. Fadigati is hopeful and modern, and more than anything wants to fit into his new home. But his fresh, appealing appearance soon crumbles when the townsfolk discover his homosexuality, and the young man he pays to be his lover humiliates h[...]

From "The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog" to karate princesses and hot cross bottoms, there's a Jeremy Strong story to suit every child's sense of humour. Jeremy's readers range from 7 to teen, perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Andy Stanton. Guess what's coming to town! The Animal Games! There'll be show[...]

Thousands of years ago, the mighty Persian king Xerxes the Great was said to have raided the Treasury at Delphi, carrying away two solid gold pillars as a tribute to his glory. In 1800, while crossing the Pennine Alps, Napoleon Bonaparte and his army stumble across the pillars. Unable to transport t[...]

The #1New York Times bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, now in a premium mass market edition. Available just in time for The 80th anniversary of the boys gold medal win as well as the 8/2 broadcast of the PBS /American Experience documentary, The Boys of 36. and the st[...]

The #1 New York Timesbestseller freshly adapted for the next generation, now with brand new content including an author Q&A and never-before-seen photographs
Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary 'The Boys of '36'
For readers ofUnbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depre[...]

We know that Winnie has a heart of gold. Why else would she decide to entertain her sisters, uncle, aunt, and cousin in her own home? Why else would she want to do her bit to reduce energy consumption and help save the world's wildlife in the process? Why else would she offer to give a frazzled moth[...]

Music in Bali is a volume in the Global Music Series, edited by Bonnie Wade and Patricia Shehan Campbell. This volume, appropriate for use in undergraduate, introductory courses on world music or ethnomusicology, introduces the musical traditions of Bali. The text discusses the ensemble tradition of[...]

Project X Origins is a ground-breaking guided reading programme for the whole school. Action-packed stories, fascinating non-fiction and comprehensive guided reading support meet the needs of children at every stage of their reading development. Each book contains inside cover notes that highlight c[...]

This pack includes five fantastic books, three fiction and two non fiction, based on the theme of Communication, with accompanying Guided Reading Notes to support teaching of comprehension skills and help raise literacy standards for all your pupils. The Communication Guided Reading Notes provide st[...]

Five fantastic books - three fiction and two non fiction - with genuine boy appeal, based on the theme of Head to Head, with accompanying Guided Reading Notes to support teaching of comprehension skills and help raise literacy standards for all your pupils.[...]

Five fantastic books - three fiction and two non fiction - with genuine boy appeal, based on the theme of Head to Head, with accompanying Guided Reading Notes to support teaching of comprehension skills and help raise literacy standards for all your pupils.[...]