The Nowhere Emporium has been stolen.The shop from nowhere has vanished without a trace. Will it ever reappear?As they search for the lost Emporium, Daniel and Ellie encounter magical bookshops, deserted islands in the dead of nig

When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the 'shop from nowhere' -- and its owner, Mr Silver -- draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment.Recruited as Mr Silver's apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium's vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined.But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shad...

Are you brave?When the mysterious Amelia Pigeon turns up at Kirby's bedroom window in the dead of night, this is the question she asks him – immediately before they tumble into a world of ancient malevolent spirits who have torn their way into Kirby's boring seaside village.Kirby isn't feeling brave at all. His mother is in a coma following a freak (or was it?) accident, and he's hardly talking to his dad. He's convinced a spider is watching him, and now a weird girl in a y...

'The solution is one of the most original that I've ever read' Anthony Horowitz 'This book is an unmissable triumph' Tom Mead, Publishers Weekly 'It's a budding Sherlock's dream' Crime Scene ______A BESTSELLING AND INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED MASTERPIECE An eccentric artist is found brutally murdered in a room locked from the inside. His diaries reveal dabblings in alchemy and astrology, and a macabre plan to kill and dismember seven women in an occult ritual. Then, shortly after his death, ...

A thrilling sci-fi adventure where one boy must battle against an evil robot empire to save the galaxy from the award-winning Ross MacKenzie.Kol and Sully are best friends living miserable lives as rustheads – treasure hunters who must search planet Rust's vast desert of scrap for useful odds and ends. But everything changes when the boys stumble upon a long-dormant spaceship hidden deep beneath the junk.When the ship comes to life and propels them away to ...

The mysterious Nowhere Emporium has appeared once more.With its shining bricks the colour of midnight, and rich scents of melting chocolate and exotic spices, it's easy to see why inquisitive Lucy isn't the only one bewitched by the magical store. Behind the Emporium's red velvet curtain lies a palace of unimaginable treasures glittering jewels and gleaming gold, sparkling diamonds and shining armour.But hidden among these wonders, something sinister is lurking. The Emporiu...

Winner of the Scottish Teenage Book PrizeNominated for the Carnegie MedalThousands of years ago, the Evernight came to the Silver Kingdom and turned everything to darkness and chaos. It was only defeated thanks to the skill and bravery of the Witches. But now the Evernight is about to return, released by the evil Mrs Hester, and the only spell that might stop it is lost, deep below the great city of King's Haven.Then orphan Larabelle...

An astonishing magical adventure story from the award-winning Ross MacKenzie.They would like to turn and run, but are frozen in place...A hand is reaching through the curtain of moonlight.Thirteen-year-old Samm Wolfback is a faerae who relies on no one. But when he is drawn into a secret plan to escape the faerae refugee camp, he must put his trust in others and embark on a perilous journey. From a circus of nightmares to a murderou...

This book tells two stories close to my heart. Rylans story started with the sleepover of a boy who would not go to sleep easily. To keep him tucked in bed, I started to tell him a story created with vivid imagination. And so his ordinary monster truck became a fun, big, muddy monster truck story. I Miss You More at Christmastime is for people who miss someone, whether during Christmas or at any event that makes them remember one person who played a very special role in their lives. They m...

Bath time with Mr Penguin is a story about two boys who love to play with mud and dirt but too sluggish to take a bath. What cheered them to clean up and bathe is Mr Penguin. Each time they think of how Mr Penguin magically comes alive from the sticker on the wall with his surfboard, the boys will then have the most amazing and playful bath time. And with that, the two enthusiastic boys would look forward to daddy and mummy tucking them up to bed, which leaves the family with nothing but f...

Waterstones Scottish Children’s Book of the MonthYears ago, the Emperor used dark magic to steal all the colour from the world. Now he keeps it for himself, enjoying its life-giving power while everyone else must exist in cold shades of grey. That is, until a miracle baby is born – everything she touches turns to colour. But the child’s life is in danger from her very first breath. Soon the Emperor’s murderous Ripper Dogs and Black Coats come hunti...

There is growing evidence of the wide-ranging impacts of corporations in selected industries on global patterns of health and disease. However, limited analysis has been undertaken of the increasing corporate involvement in collective action needed to effectively address these impacts.This book brings together a wide ranging collection of case studies that provide new empirical research on how corporations impact on, influence of, and could be held more accountable to, global healt...