Margaret Steggles, a plain bookish girl whose mother has told her that she is 'not the type that attracts men'. What she lacks for in looks she makes up for with a romantic nature and cultural aspirations - she goes to concerts at the National Gallery and is a devotee of the modern drama.[...]

My American follows the lives and loves of Amy Lee and Robert Vorst: from a chance childhood meeting to the comic, tragic and romantic trysts that follow. A baker's daughter, Amy has dreams of becoming a writer, whilst Robert is destined to be a doctor. Later, embarking on a lecture tour, Amy is rem[...]

The Tower Guesthouse lies nestled between the beech woods of Buckinghamshire. It is run by the unlikely partnership of balmy Miss Padsoe and young, cockney Miss Baker - divided by class and age, they are determined to dislike each other. Through their tale and the interwoven tribulations of two youn[...]

Set on the eve of World War II in a resort on the east coast of England, The Rich House follows the love affairs of six young people and their intertwined adorations. Encircling their lives is Archibald Early, a once-famous actor, his housekeeper and his grandson Ted. These three tip the balance, an[...]

You're dreading Christmas with your in-laws. You've got a cold coming on. You're worried you've forgotten to buy a gift for somebody. Apply this book to the affected area. You should soon feel like your cheeful self again. Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm will remind you that Christmas is a magical ti[...]

A sly and satirical fairytale by the author of "Cold Comfort Farm"
Unavailable for decades, Stella Gibbons's "Nightingale Wood" is a delightfully modern romance ripe for rediscovery by the many fans of "Cold Comfort Farm."
Poor, lovely Viola has been left penniless and alone after her late[...]

Available for the first time since its original publication more than fifty years ago, "Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm" is a charming collection whose hilarious title story features Christmas dinner with the Starkadders before Flora's arrival. With Adam playing Santa while draped in Mrs. Starkadders[...]

A story-based course that introduces young children to English first through listening and speaking, and then provides a gentle introduction to reading and writing.[...]

A two-year course, starting with listening and speaking and introducing the written word in the second year.[...]

A two-year course, starting with listening and speaking and introducing the written word in the second year.[...]

A two-year course to follow Happy House, or as a first English course for children who are ready to read and write. The characters found in Happy House have grown up a little and are exploring the streets![...]

If you feel as though you can no longer control your gambling, if your gambling has interfered with your family, social, or working life, this Workbook can help you take back control. Though gambling has become increasingly prevalent in society, pathological gambling is a serious condition. Patholog[...]