BEN SMITH: PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER. Recognise the name? Of course you don't. That's because most of Smith's years in the game were spent outside the vaunted, big-money environs of the Premier League - and this sporting memoir is all the more entertaining as a result. 1995: an adolescent Ben arrives at the training ground of one of England's biggest clubs to begin his journey and realise his dream of playing top-flight professional football. Aged just sixteen, he shares pre-season sessions ...

New Anatolian owner Ben Smith was caught off-guard when he rescued his lovable, headstrong puppy Theo. Having never owned a Livestock Guardian breed before, Ben and his wife Laura didn't know what to do, or how to handle, a new puppy who seemed driven to work every second of the day. Through lots of hard work, trial-and-error, and patient love, they learned what it takes to keep an active Anatolian Shepherd puppy engaged, exercised, and fulfilled living a non-working life as a family dog. ...

Volume 2 - Castle Valiant is overrun with Alfainians, and the few Ma’pah soldiers aren’t enough to hold them back for long. Led by dinosaur riding Lord Gronk, the sadomasochistic Lord Stephens, and more the odds are stacked against Valorie Valiant – the transgender princess of Valenguard. She’ll have to put her trust in the assassin sent to kidnap her just to escape, but will that be enough?

VOL 2 - The Wisteria Crew scours the Grubscape for the only part which can fix their airship, but the hazards of this long abandoned swamp may just get the best of them. A shadowy figure who wields the powers of necromancy, a monstrous spider made of grub zombies, and the enigmatic monitor all stand between Valorie Valiant, the transgender princess of Valenguard, and getting back to her kingdom in one piece.

War has come to Havaen. After thousands of years, the return of Peresus’ evil to the world has brought with it chaos and destruction, as he seeks to finally complete his quest to conquer the realm. Already, the Aquaron Kingdom has fallen to his seemingly unstoppable might, and it appears only a matter of time before the rest of Havaen follows suit. As Peresus’ vast army begins to sweep across the land, obliterating all in their path, it is clear that even the power of Saberen, the Hero, wi...

What if we told you that you can eat anything you like and lose weight?Well, you probably wouldn't believe us, would you? And if you did believe us, you would ask HOW?We asked the same question. After both struggling with our weight and the effects of crash dieting, we knew there had to be a better way to shed the pounds. That's how we developed the #itsfine plan. With a unique approach to portion control and by debunking the many myths around fad diets, it...

VOL 3 – Valorie Valiant, the transgender princess of Valenguard, crosses swords with Tat while Marium meets her ghostly husband in single combat. Joshi and Sheila defend the Wisteria against the Amalgam, but will Shawn overcome his fear in time to help? The Monitor draws Nem, Cye, and Leah deeper into his nightmare realm. Sooner or later one of them is going to snap. Will the Wisteria Crew escape the Grubscape or will they leave their souls behind to haunt this realm forever?

**Book Band: Purple (**Ideal for ages 6+)A funny family story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school, by Ben Bailey Smith, author of World Book Day book The Last Word.It's Monday morning and there's chaos at Maxine's house. Dad's got ketchup on his sleeve and has lost his yellow sock. Mum can't get the car to start. But there's time for a puppet show and maybe even a third piece of marmalade toast, right?...

In a high-energy sequel to I Am Bear, the dance-loving star rolls out a variety of dance moves and inspires kids to try some of their own.Get up, get down,hit the ground . . .Bear’s in a dancing mood, and his friend Bunny is happy to help out with the boom box. With moves like Furry Breaking, Running Bear (you run but don’t go anywhere), and the classic back spin, who could blame observers who might want to bust a move of t...

Gain wisdom and learn how to make good choices from someone who has made good and bad choices alike. The author' s experience will save readers a lot of trouble, all while being thoroughly entertained by the breadth and unique qualities of the author' s adventures. This adventurer's journey to manhood is one that will inspire, challenge, and reassure everyone on the same path of life.

It is often said that while Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in Massachusetts, the sport was raised and ultimately came of age in the high schools of Indiana, the state where politics, religion, and sweet corn fall in line behind the game played with the round orange ball. Tales from Indiana High School Basketball, now newly revised, centers on those special people who have played the game—their stories, their passion, their drive for excellence, their laughs, and their tear...

In his saga of a probable life of Quetzalcoatl of Mexico, Ben Nuttall-Smith gives life to scenes of Vikings, Irish monks, North American early peoples and Toltecs through his painter’s eyes via his much research into local flora and fauna. His action-filled, often lethal encounters with varying dialogues spin from poems to prayers in Latin and other rituals, until the reader’s imagination is fed enough to feel seasick on the Atlantic, or taste strange herbs, or be in awe of feather decorat...