Best of “The Strand Magazine”: 25 Years of Twists, Turns, and Tales from the Modern Masters of Mystery and Fiction“The Strand Magazine was always a giant voice in our corner of the literary world—and it still is today. This collection proves why—these unearthed gems and exciting new pieces shouldn’t be missed.” —Lee Child, bestselling author of the Jack Reacher seriesThis star-studded anniversary collection features over t...

“A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly – there can’t be.”The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station – Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat.The Browns soon find that Paddington is a very unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside become quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddingt...

Being the adventures, accidents, discoveries and fortunes of Bob, a meteor miner, on the fringes of human civilization amidst the bounty of the Asteroid Belt!Set in the near future as mankind's civilization begins its bold new adventures in Space and Beyond. Follow the exciting, thrilling, astounding and amazing adventures of Bob as he explores space beyond the Asteroid Belt, rises in fortune beyond the dreams of greed, falls into ruins at the hands of Evil before his life takes one...

Across the burning cold red desolation of Mars two men face a desperate race to avert disaster.Brian and Jerry are two regular maintenance engineers working out in remote reaches of Mars. Their work takes them to the farthest parts of man's exploration on the red planet, but now they face a new challenge as monsters from the depths are rising to threaten them.While million of people on Earth watch, they must race to intercept and avert disaster before it's too late.

There's a storm coming on the conquered Earth. One young boy is about to unleash hell.A coming-of-age story in a world of the future where mankind has been conquered by alien Occupiers.On a conquered Earth generations in the future mankind is subject to the absolute authority of the Occupiers - brutal victors in a war fought and lost decades past.Now one young boy, Leslie Jackson, is given the chance to fight back, but first he has to learn his destiny and power. To ...

“Bears like Paddington are very rare,” says Mrs Bird, “and a good thing too, or it would cost us a small fortune in marmalade.”The Brown Family first met Paddington on a railway station – Paddington station, in fact – and now he is just another member of their family, if a slightly unusual one.As he says himself, “Things happen to me – I’m that sort of bear.” With his attempts at home decorating, detective work and photography, the Brown family soon find that Paddington cau...

Monsieur Pamplemousse and his trusty dog, Pommes Frites are called into Le Guide's offices early one morning and presented with a string of Leclercq's plaintive conundrums - all relating to his mobster uncle-in-law. These include a letter about a juicy steak turned brisket, a dead restaurant owner and a giant truffle delivered by post . With all these seemingly random problems at hand, Pamplemousse attempts to unravel each but it quickly proves impossible as they overlap and tangle at ever...

Unabridged and illustrated in glorious full-colour throughout, this exquisite gift edition of the original story of Paddington, the classic bear from Darkest Peru, is truly to be treasured!“A bear? On Paddington station?” Mrs Brown looked at her husband in amazement. “Don’t be silly, Henry. There can’t be!”Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the sa...

Bringing together 13 hilarious novels about Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Peru!Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington Station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same… for ordinary things become quite extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is around.From arriving at Paddington station and meeting the Brown family, to being mistaken for a famous athlete, with plenty of laugh-out-lad...

The Browns are going abroad, and Paddington considers a holiday in France is not to be taken lightly, So he packs a disguise outfit, his magic set and a map of France printed on a tea towel.Paddington is in charge of the “EYETINNERY” and, as Mrs Bird mutters darkly, “There’s no knowing where we might end up.” But he’s planning some very good holiday ‘doings’ indeed for the Browns. And Paddington himself becomes the only bear ever to ride in the famous Tour de France bicycle race – ...

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, brought together in one volume. Paddington is now a major movie star!This special edition brings together three favourite classic adventures – Paddington in the Garden, Paddington at the Carnival and Paddington and the Grand Tour.Whether he is gardening, walking along the canal, or seeing the sights of London – as always – there is never a dull moment when Paddington is around!

“Oh dear,” said Paddington, as everyone turned to look at him accusingly. “I’m in trouble again.” Somehow trouble comes naturally to Paddington.What other bear could upset the whole cinema by standing on his seat to boo the ‘bad guy’ in the cowboy film? Or drip ice-cream on the people down below? Or flood the launderette and saw Mr Curry’s kitchen into little pieces? Only Paddington! But when Paddington’s head is so full of ideas, some things are bound to go wrong!