One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of the rise and fall, birth and death of the mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendia family. Inventive, amusing, magnetic, sad, and alive with unforgettable men and women — brimming with truth, compassion, and a lyrical magic that strikes the soul — this novel is a masterpiece in the art of fiction.

A dark, chilling psychological thriller from the number one bestselling author of the Emperor series. Blackwater is being published as part of the Quick Reads initiative on World Book Day 2006. How do you know when you're in too deep? Davey has always lived in the shadow of his older brother, a smiling sociopath who will stop at nothing to protect himself and his family. But when the shadowy figure of Denis Tanter comes into Davey's life, how far will the bond of brotherhood reach?

This is the rebranded version of the first edition of the bestselling Collins English-Japanese Gem Dictionary, which covers all the words and phrases learners will need to know. This dictionary provides the best coverage of today's language and usage for learners of Japanese in a handy package. With its extensive coverage, the Collins English-Japanese Gem is the indispensable small dictionary for learners of Japanese. The dictionary offers extra help with translating essential vocabulary, and thousands of phrases. Full Japanese pronunciation is given in romanized form.

From master of rhyme Jack Prelutsky comes a flurry of winter poetry just right to usher in the season of ice and snow.

Jojo Harvey is a dead ringer for Jessica Rabbit and the most ferocious literary agent in town. A former NYPD cop, she now lives in London making million-dollar book deals while trying to make partner at her firm... all the while sleeping with the boss man. Lily Wright is an author who believes in karma, and is waiting for the sky to fall after stealing her former best friend's man. Though her first book failed to sell, her life turns upside down when her most recent book becomes a huge bestseller. Gemma Hogan is an event designer extraordinary, but her personal life is nonexistent after losing the love of her life and her best friend in one fell swoop. To make matters worse, her father has just left her mother. While taking care of her mother, she e-mails a close colleague about her frustrations, who in turn forwards the hilarious e-mails to a famous literary agent named Jojo Harvey, who just happens to represent her former friend, now enemy, Lily Wright... Written in the charming and chatty voice that has become Marian Keyes' signature style, this hilarious and heartwarming novel proves there are three sides to every story.. especially in the world of publishing!

In the middle years of the ninth-century, the fierce Danes stormed onto British soil, hungry for spoils and conquest. Kingdom after kingdom fell to the ruthless invaders until but one realm remained. And suddenly the fate of all England — and the course of history — depended upon one man, one king. From New York Times bestselling storyteller Bernard Cornwell comes a rousing epic adventure of courage, treachery, duty, devotion, majesty, love, and battle as seen through the eyes of a young warrior who straddled two worlds.

Originally part of the Dr. Seuss Miniature Library , this mini hardback edition is now available on its own. House, Mouse! Hop, Pop! Cup, Pup! Learning about words that rhyme has never been more fun — simply change the first letter and the whole word changes! With his unique combination of hilarious stories, zany pictures and riotous rhymes, Dr. Seuss has been delighting young children and helping them learn to read for over fifty years. Creator of the wonderfully anarchic Cat in the Hat , and ranking among the UK's top ten favourite children's authors, Seuss is firmly established as a global best-seller, with nearly half a billion books sold worldwide.

In 1347, a year of conflict and unrest, Thomas of Hookton returns to England to pursue the Holy Grail. Among the flames of the Hundred Years War, a sinister enemy awaits the fabled archer and mercenary soldier: a bloodthirsty Dominican Inquisitor who also seeks Christendom's most holy relic. But neither the horrors of the battlefield nor sadistic torture at the Inquisitor's hands can turn Thomas from his sworn mission. And his thirst for vengeance will never be quenched while the villainous black rider who destroyed everything he loved still lives. From internationally acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell comes the spellbinding second chapter in his Grail Quest — the majestic epic adventure of duty, war, and destiny that began with The Archer's Tale.

From the rising star of children's picture books comes the magical tale of friendship and loneliness, a boy, and a penguin. There once was a boy and one day a penguin arrives on his doorstep. The boy decides the penguin must be lost and tries to return him. But no one seems to be missing a penguin. So the boy decides to take the penguin home himself, and they set out in his row boat on a journey to the South Pole. But when they get there, the boy discovers that maybe home wasn't what the penguin was looking for after all!

Someone at Stallery Mansion is changing the world. At first, only small details, but the changes get bigger and bigger. It's up to Conrad, a twelve-year-old with terrible karma who's just joined the mansion's staff, to find out who is behind it. But he's not the only one snooping around. His fellow servant-in-training, Christopher Chant, is charming, confident, and from another world, with a mission of his own — rescuing his friend, lost in an alternate Stallery Mansion. Can they save the day before Conrad's awful fate catches up with them?

An exciting addition to the Easy Learning range, the new Easy Learning Spanish Conversation offers the user a unique guide to communicating in Spanish. Developed as part of the Collins Education and Lifeskills stream, the new Collins Easy Learning Spanish Conversation has been written for learners of Spanish of all ages, whether you are learning Spanish at school, in an evening class, for business or in order to go on holiday. Plus free audio download helps you to communicate with confidence.

Now in colour, the Collins French Gem Verbs offers the learner of French extensive coverage of French verbs in a compact, portable format. Developed as part of the Collins Education and Life Skills streams, this book is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work. Have confidence: the Collins French Gem Verbs offers full conjugations of 112 French verbs, both regular and irregular. Get it right: it also contains an alphabetical index of over 2,000 French verbs each cross-referred to its model verb. Get there fast: now in colour for the first time, the clear layout ensures that users find the information they want quickly and easily.

Collins First Atlas is a fun, simple atlas for 4-6 year olds which provides an introduction to basic geographical and atlas vocabulary. Its features include: bright colourful mapping, covers the British Isles, Europe and the wider world, selective use of names and map detail, ideal for the younger user, and clear simple text accompanies each map.

Viajes al fin del mundo, criaturas fantasticas y batallas epicas entre el bien y el mal — El Leon, la Bruja y el Ropero es un libro que lo contiene todo — y fue escrito en 1949 por C. S. Lewis. Sin embargo, Lewis no acabo ahi. Seis libros mas siguieron, y juntos se dieron a conocer como Las Cronicas de Narnia. Durante mas de cincuenta anos, Las Cronicas de Narnia han transcendido el genero de la fantasia, formando parte del canon de la literatura clasica. Cada uno de los siete libros es una obra maestra, que sumerge a los lectores en un terreno donde la magia es realidad, y el resultado es un mundo ficticio cuyo ambito ha fascinado a generaciones. Esta edicion presenta los siete libros en un volumen impresionante.

A clever reworking of a classic story.The little old lady's fearless attitude and her clever solution as to what to do with the lively shoes, pants, shirt and pumpkin head that are chasing her will enchant young audiences. With brilliantly colored, detailed folk art illustrations. A great purchase.

Get ready for more brilliant page-turning fantasy from master, Garth Nix. On the fourth day, there was war! Pick up with Arthur Penhaligon as his Keys to the Kingdom adventures continue in the mysterious House. Following their adventures in the Border Sea, Arthur and Leaf head for home. But only Leaf gets through the Front Door. Arthur is blocked because someone — or something — has assumed his identity and is taking over his life. Before Arthur can take action, he is drafted by Sir Thursday and forced to join the Glorious Army of the Architect. The Army has its headquarters in the Great Maze, a defensive area of the House. Half of the Maze has already been dissolved by Nothing, and hordes of Nithlings emerge regularly to attack the rest. If the Nithling invasion can overcome the Army and the Great Maze, the House will be lost and the whole universe with it. While Leaf tries to banish Arthur's doppelganger on earth, Arthur must survive his basic training, avoid getting posted to the Front and work out how he can free Part Four of the Will and gain the Fourth Key from Sir Thursday. If the latest, strongest and most dangerous Nithling offensive doesn't break through first!

«Brilliantly funny, Louise Rennison's fabby fourth book on the confessions of crazy but lovable Georgia Nicolson. Now in gorgey new paperback and guaranteed to have the nation laughing their knickers off! Phoned Jas. «Jas?» «Oui.» «Do you ever get the urge?» «Pardon?» «You know, to flow free and wild.» She was thinking. «Well, sometimes, when Tom and I are alone in the house together!» «Yes!» «We flick each other with flannels.» «Jas, you keep talking on the telephone and I will send out for help.» «It's good fun! what you do is!» «Jas, Jas, guess what I am doing now?» «Are you dancing?» «Yes, I am, my strange little pal. But what am I dancing in?» «A bowl?» «Jas, don't be silly. Concentrate. Try to get the image of me flowing wild and free.» «Are you dancing in! your PE knickers?» «Non! I am DANCING IN MY NUDDY-PANTS!!!» And we both laughed like loons on loon tablets.»

The Herdmans plus Halloween have always spelled disaster Every Halloween, the six Herdman kids steal candy, spray-paint other kids, and take everything that isn't nailed down. And this year promises to be the same, until the Mayor decides to up and cancel Halloween. True, that means there'd be no Herdman trouble to contend with, but that also means no candy, no costumes, and no trick-or-treating Is it possible that the Herdmans themselves could make what looks like a horrible Halloween into the best one ever?

A priceless relic has been delivered to the Emerson home overlooking the Nile. But more than history surrounds this golden likeness of a forgotten king, for it is said early death will befall anyone who possesses it. The woman who implores the renowned family of archaeologists and adventurers to accept the cursed statue insists the ill-gotten treasure has already killed her husband. Further, she warns, unless it is returned to the tomb from which it was stolen, more will surely die. With the world finally at peace — and with Egypt's ancient mysteries opened to them once more — Amelia Peabody and her loved ones are plunged into a storm of secrets, treachery, and murder by a widow's strange story and even stranger request. Each step toward the truth reveals a new peril, suggesting this curse is no mere superstition. And the next victim of the small golden king could be any member of the close-knit clan — perhaps even Amelia herself.

Moons have passed since six cats set out on a journey to save their Clans. Now they are traveling home again, but on their way through the mountains, they meet a tribe of wild cats with a secret... and their own mysterious prophecy to fulfill. Stormfur can't understand their strange fascination with him, but he knows the danger they face is real. Meanwhile, back in the forest, Firestar and Leafpaw watch ThunderClan's world crumbling around them. Will the questing cats make it back in time to save the Clans, or will they be too late?