Shireen and her Friends


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Reproduction of the original: Shireen and her Friends by Gordon Stables







Billy and the Beast


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One of The Observer's Best Children's Books of 2018! 'It's a great story for everyone, especially those not used to seeing themselves centre-stage'- The Guardian From the author of Bumblebear, comes a new heroine for our times. Introducing: Billy! Whilst on a lovely walk in the woods, Billy and her trusty sidekick Fatcat hear a terrible rumble... a terrible rumble coming from a Terrible Beast... He’s making a Terrible Soup out of all of Billy and Fatcat’s friends! Luckily, our brave heroine Billy has a trick or two up her sleeve (or in her hair)... Join Billy on her mission to defeat the Terrible Beast (and save those adorable little bunny rabbits too). 'A refreshing picture book star' - The Observer




Hey, Presto!


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Presto is a very talented magician. And his friend Monty is a very confident performer. So when they start a magic show at the carnival, things look good for the dazzling duo. But as their success grows, so does Monty's head. Soon, he's the one who's always in the spotlight, and he's becoming bossier and more demanding: "Hey, Presto! Get my hat!" "Presto! These bunnies don't work." "I need chocolate ice cream with extra sprinkles—and I need it NOW!" When Presto gets fed up and decides to leave, what will happen to the show? And more importantly, to their friendship? Hey, Presto! is a delight: adorable characters, a fresh, appealing art style, spot-on humor, and a touch of magic on each spread.




Good Little Wolf


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Rolf, a small, gentle wolf, lives with Mrs. Boggins, who tells him he is a good little wolf. But when he meets up with a large, ferocious wolf, he is told that he isn't a real wolf. Wolves aren't little and good—they are big and bad. To prove he is a real wolf, the old wolf tells Rolf he must perform certain tasks, such as blowing down a little pig's house. Rolf is a total failure . . . until the big bad wolf urges him to do something unspeakable to old Mrs. Boggins. Then the good little wolf proves that he can stand up to the big bad bully. Or so it seems. More mature readers may find a different ending that could lead to a great discussion! Using familiar storybook characters and an endearing new hero, Nadia Shireen makes her debut in this winning picture book.




The Second Cat Megapack


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Cats have beguiled writers for as long as fiction has existed. Our second anthology of cat stories includes feline fantasies, science fiction, mysteries, mythology, westerns, romances, memoirs, horror, and some pieces that just defy description—27 stories, 2 poems, and a play! Included are: INTRODUCTION: ALL CATS ARE GRAY..., by Robert Reginald THE CATS OF ULTHAR, by H. P. Lovecraft THE CAT WITH THE TULIP FACE, by A. R. Morlan THE STORY OF THE FAITHFUL CAT, by Lord Redesdale ZUT, by Guy Wetmore Carryl THE MOUNTAIN CAGE, by Pamela Sargent MADAME JOLICŒUR'S CAT, by Thomas A. Janvier THE CAT THAT WALKED BY HIMSELF, by Rudyard Kipling THE WOMAN WHO HATED CATS, by Margaret St. John Bathe GIPSY, by Booth Tarkington THE CAT WHO CHANGED INTO A WOMAN, by Eugène Scribe, Translated by Frank J. Morlock (play) A CARGO OF CAT, by Ambrose Bierce THE HUNTER CATS OF CONNORLOA, by Helen Hunt Jackson WHITE COMMA, by A. R. Morlan (poem) NINE LIVES, by E. Nesbit THE BLACK CAT OF THE OLD MANOR HOUSE, by Elliott O’Donnell MONCRIF’S CATS: FIRST LETTER, by François-Augustin Paradis de Moncrif, Translated by Reginald Bretnor CAT, by Reginald Bretnor EPITAPH OF A CAT, by Joachim du Bellay, Translated by R. N. Curry (poem) TRAPS, by Jack Dann and George Zebrowski THE BLACK CAT’S EYES, by Benjamin F. Ferrill TO A CAT, by Algernon Charles Swinburne (poem) SHIREEN AND HER FRIENDS: PAGES FROM THE LIFE OF A PERSIAN CAT, by Gordon Stables CAT ON A HOT TAR ROOF, by Gary Lovisi CATS AND CANDY, by Mark Twain CRY FROM A FAR PLANET, by Tom Godwin CAT THIEF, by Ernest Dudley LEGEND OF THE CAT, by Mary Rocker-Gramlich and Charles Allen Gramlich CAT BURGLAR, by Robert Reginald CALVIN, by Charles Dudley Warner And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Wildside Megapack" to see all the entries in the series, covering fantasy, science fiction, mysteries, westerns, author collections...and much, much more!




Flood of Fire


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A Christian Science Monitor Best Fiction Book of the Year A Guardian Best Book of the Year A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year The stunningly vibrant final novel in the bestselling Ibis Trilogy from Amitav Ghosh, Flood of Fire. It is 1839 and China has embargoed the trade of opium, yet too much is at stake in the lucrative business and the British Foreign Secretary has ordered the colonial government in India to assemble an expeditionary force for an attack to reinstate the trade. Among those consigned is Kesri Singh, a soldier in the army of the East India Company. He makes his way eastward on the Hind, a transport ship that will carry him from Bengal to Hong Kong. Along the way, many characters from the Ibis Trilogy come aboard, including Zachary Reid, a young American speculator in opium futures, and Shireen, the widow of an opium merchant whose mysterious death in China has compelled her to seek out his lost son. The Hind docks in Hong Kong just as war breaks out and opium is “pouring into the market like monsoon flood.” From Bombay to Calcutta, from naval engagements to the decks of a hospital ship, among embezzlement, profiteering, and espionage, Amitav Ghosh’s Flood of Fire charts a breathless course through the culminating moment of the British opium trade and vexed colonial history.




The Feminist Spectator in Action


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Based on her award-winning blog, The Feminist Spectator, Jill Dolan presents a lively feminist perspective in reviews and essays on a variety of theatre productions, films and television series-from The Social Network and Homeland to Split Britches' Lost Lounge. Demonstrating the importance of critiquing mainstream culture through a feminist lens, Dolan also offers invaluable advice on how to develop feminist critical thinking and writing skills. This is an essential read for budding critics and any avid spectator of the stage and screen.




I Saw Your Future and He's Not It


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Find Your Way to True Love with Psychic Louise Helene Could he be "the one?" How does he feel about me? Why won’t he commit? Discover the answers to love’s biggest questions in this essential guide to relationships, and find the empowerment you need to take control of your love life. With more than thirty years of experience advising women on matters of the heart, psychic Louise Helene shares powerful lessons and wisdom through personal stories from her clients. Learn about their tales of unfortunate misunderstandings, heartbreaking mistakes, real connections, and more. Each chapter—from finding love to dealing with a bad relationship—highlights how to use your intuition to guide you through the toughest relationship problems. With simple exercises designed to help you develop your own psychic edge, you'll successfully navigate the murky waters of love and romance.




Suicide Bombers


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Describes how terrorist groups recruit and train young individuals and why children choose to carry out such grisly acts.