Hans Christian Andersen often referred to in Scandinavia as H. C. Andersen; April 2, 1805 – August 4, 1875) was a Danish author and poet. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. Andersen's popularity is not limited to children; his stories—called eventyr, or "fairy-tales"—express themes that transcend age and nationality.Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have...

Some curses aren't meant to be broken…When Riley moved to London, she didn't believe in the family curse. But now she can't deny what her grandmother has been telling her all along; Riley is dangerous to anyone who falls in love with her.Determined to break the curse, she sets off through England searching for clues. Help comes with a price, however, and when Riley realizes she's falling for Tom, the handsome professor helping her, she knows she has to act quick...before To...

A steamy "opposites attract" contemporary paranormal romanceReturned war veteran and single dad Flint is a man on the edge of darkness. He has seen the worst of humanity and measures his world only in shades of gray. Color, life and hope, simply do not exist in his reality.Artist and high school teacher Pandora is a free spirit who uses her innate magic to help guide troubled souls away from the darkness toward light. Toward life. Toward hope.These ...

**A young readers edition of a compelling narrative of courage and triumph, this is the inspiring true story of Major Mary Jennings Hegar—a brave and determined woman who gave her all for her country, her sense of justice, and for women everywhere.“An honest portrayal of one woman's battles in and out of combat zones.”—Kirkus Reviews“As a compelling, unforgettable story of courage, Shoot Like a Girl . . . shows women can fulfill any role.”—USA Today

Four timeless anthologies of cherished fables, fairy tales, and bedtime stories from Aesop, Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, and Andrew Lang.The most enchanting stories of childhood are included in this sweeping collection. These are the classic tales—of princes and princesses, monsters and magic, enchanted forests and fantastic creatures—that have thrilled readers around the world for generations.Aesop's Fables: In ancient Greece, a st...

“I’m in love with this book! It illuminates the forces that make parenting so difficult, and helps us develop better relationships with our kids—and ourselves.”—Hunter Clarke-Fields, MSAE, author of Raising Good HumansParenting is hard. But when we replace conventional parent-child power dynamics with collaboration, family life gets easier today—and we create a better world for all of us in the future.When we see our children stalling, resis...

Thirty years on from when we first met Dani Barker and Camila Callaghan in Changing Perspectives, they're enjoying marriage and semi-retirement in a luxury flat near London.Dani's niece, Holly, runs their mixed media business, now gaining a foothold in the highly competitive online games market. Holly's older sibling, Luc, influences people to take action on climate issues with their website, Gaia One: One Earth, One Chance.Romance has been in short supply for both Holly and ...

Kay and Gerda discover the legend of the fearsome Snow Queen who lives in the great black cloud in the heavens. But once the Snow Queen visits their town in disguise and carries off Kay, Gerda begins a timeless quest. This book was the inspiration for Disney’s Frozen.

C.S. Lewis’s allegorical sci-fi trilogy about a philology professor’s adventures on Mars, Venus and EarthFeaturing a reluctant hero’s extraordinary journey through the cosmos, C. S. Lewis’s classic trilogy contains all the magic, invention, humour and big ideas of his Narnia novels. Thrilling, mystical and evocative, it mixes theology and mythology to tell the epic story of an interplanetary struggle between good and evil. This collection includes Alex Jenn...

Special Agent for the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife Services, Tracey Whittington, takes down wildlife traffickers and more, but what she doesn't expect is to be in a shootout, multiple times, when the business turns deadly. Nor does she suspect she'll be working with Hal Haverton, who serves as a part-time deputy for Yuma Town, Colorado, and runs his own horse ranch. As long as he doesn't stop her investigative work—she has been placed on administrative leave due to the last shootou...

Join twins Scarlett and Thomas as they use Grandad’s time machine to travel back to Victorian London! Scarlett meets Princess Victoria and heads to the grand opening of the Great Exhibition, witnessing amazing inventions.Meanwhile, Thomas with some friends, sneaks in but gets caught and imprisoned! Can Scarlett rescue Thomas and get them back home?'A brilliant resource ... closes with an extended historical note' CLPE

Featuring unreported details and stunning revelations, the long-awaited follow-up to the “fabulous, addictive” (Chicago Sun-Times) New York Times bestseller Diana’s Boys explores the last twenty years in the lives of Princes William and Harry and the evolution of their relationship as adults, with one brother the designated heir, and the other doomed to life as the spare—perfect for fans of Netflix’s The Crown.