He was definitely dead, whoever he was. He wore a once-black jumper and a pair of shiny tracksuit bottoms. The back of his head was cracked and his hair matted, but it had been foxy before that. A tall man, a skinny rake, another string of piss, now departed. She hadn't gotten a look at his face before she flaked him with the Holy Stone and she couldn't bring herself to turn him over. One messy murder affects the lives of five misfits who exist on the fringes of Ireland's post-crash society. Ryan is a fifteen-year-old drug dealer desperate not to turn out like his alcoholic father Tony, whose obsession with his unhinged next-door neighbour threatens to ruin him and his family. Georgie is a prostitute whose willingness to feign a religious conversion has dangerous repercussions, while Maureen, the accidental murderer, has returned to Cork after forty years in exile to discover that Jimmy, the son she was forced to give up years before, has grown into the most fearsome gangster in the city. In seeking atonement for the murder and a multitude of other perceived sins, Maureen threatens to destroy everything her son has worked so hard for, while her actions risk bringing the intertwined lives of the Irish underworld into the spotlight... Biting, moving and darkly funny, The Glorious Heresies explores salvation, shame and the legacy of Ireland's twentieth-century attitudes to sex and family.

When Jack swaps his cow for some magic beans, his life changes forever... A beautifully illustrated retelling of this favourite traditional story. Join Jack's adventures to the top of beanstalk and back again! Must Know Stories includes favourite tales, celebrating the diversity of our literary heritage. Level 1 stories are told in under 500 words, for children to read independently.

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. When the little boy tells his mother he has seen a big, roaring, yellow, whiskery lion in the meadow, she decides to make up a story for him too and gives him a matchbox with a tiny dragon inside. A brand new Early Reader edition of this beautiful classic story.

Travel back in time for an amazing stone age adventure! Learn to shape flints, carve bones and tickle trout; join in a mammoth hunt and wild dances in flickering torchlight. Discover for yourself just how clever our stone age ancestors were! The Wonderwise series presents facts in a way that will inspire young children's imaginations about the world around them.

Weatherwise looks at wind, sunshine, rain and snow and how these weather conditions affect people and their lives, such as their homes, transport, clothing and jobs. This title examines sunshine, and how vital the Sun is to everyone on Earth. It also looks at what happens in a drought, and the drastic effects that droughts can have.

Celebrating the 21st birthday of this highly-respected introduction to the best-loved Greek stories, this new edition is generouslyl reformatted and has a beautiful new cover. Geraldine McCaughrean's elegant retellings continue to keep children captivated. Combined wiht Emma Chichester Clark's glorious illustrations, this collection will form an essential part of every child's library.

Imagine what it would have been like to write on a slate or learn all of your lessons by heart. School in the past was very different to school today but some things haven't changed. We still learn maths, English, history and geography; we play at break time and eat school meals. Explore what has changed and what is the same in this informative photographic book. Part of the How Have Things Changed series — eight brilliant books covering all aspects of our day-to-day lives.

Through examining primary evidence, such as, pots, swords, remains, artwork, buildings and tapestries, the reader will be introduced to each historical age.

Ways into Geography: Our Local Area explores roads and transport, and looks at what we can do to keep safe when using them. It also looks at the impact that traffic can have on an area and what can be done to reduce it. Ways into Geography is an ideal introduction to geography. It combines simple text and colourful illustrations to teach basic geographical skills and build up confidence and enthusiasm.

This series of books looks at everyday life in the past and compares it to today. Each book is full of modern and historical photographs to help readers see how things have changed. This book looks at how the work done by people who help us has changed over time.

Here come the animals, one by one. They're all getting ready for the Jungle Run. Cub turns up to take her place but the others say, You're to small to race... Cub may be little compared to the other animals, but she's quick and clever and she knows just how to show the rest of the jungle what a winner she is!

The books look at our interaction with the planet and the interrelationship between humankind and the physical world.The series focuses on the global impact and future implications for the environment of our actions today.

The books look at our interaction with the planet and the interrelationship between humankind and the physical world. The series focuses on the global impact and future implications for the environment of our actions today.

This series of books looks at everyday life in the past and compares it to today. Each book is full of modern and historical photographs to help readers see how things have changed. This book looks at how toys and games have changed over time.

This series brings history alive with fascinating photographs that reveal the lives of everyday people From marbles to computer games, Toys and Games allows readers to explore the enduring appeal of toys and games and to compare and contrast them through the ages.

If you take your rocket to the outer edge of space, you'll come across a funny little alien place. The alien peoples call it Planet Zum-Zee, and they're meeting here today for a special picnic tea. Join the space party on Planet Zum-Zee! Meet the crazy creatures and share their deliciously funny food. This is another fun-filled read-aloud story from this ever-popular author/illustrator team.

Early Readers are stepping stones from picture books to reading books. A blue Early Reader is perfect for sharing and reading together. A red Early Reader is the next step on your reading journey. Horrid Henry is determined to win the class football match and defeat Moody Margaret, by whatever means necessary...

Three new editions of these brilliant picture books, beautifully produced with Lauren Child's inimitable style and including a special note from the author, these are a must for all Clarice Bean fans.

Each title in this series focuses on a past civilisation or a period in British history. The history, geography and way of life are described in lively detail and explained clearly with the aid of archive photographs and artworks.