Based on more than twenty years of research by a professional journalist, this music reference is an A-Z guide of the stars and groups of today and yesterday.Mark Beech's previous book, The A-Z of Names in Rock, generated over fifty radio interviews, fifteen articles, seven features in nationals and two serializations. This extended and updated version covers more genres than just rock (e.g. pop, punk, indie, reggae, soul, country, blues, folk, jazz, heavy...

The definitive, lavishly illustrated history of the Green Bay Packers, commemorating the team's 100-year anniversary: "Exceptional [and] engrossing." —Jeff Pearlman, New York Times–bestselling author of GunslingerNot only are the Packers the only fan-owned team in any of North America's major pro sports leagues, but Green Bay—population 104,057—is also the smallest city with a big-time franchise. The Packers are, in other words, unlikely candidates...

When Mole sets off in search of his family tree, he dreams of finding others just like him. But as he journeys through the enchanted wood, he learns something even more magical: true family isn't about looking the same - it's about the bonds we build and the love we share with those around us.“We're not all the same - but that's the best part, It's not what you look like, but what's in your heart”. A heartwarming tale celebrating kindness, friendship, and above all, the beauty of differenc...

This two part volume brings together over 60 specialists to present 31 papers on the latest research into archaeozoology of the Near East. The papers are wide-ranging in terms of period and geographical coverage: from Palaeolithic rock shelter assemblages in Syria to Byzantine remains in Palestine and from the Caucasus to Cyprus. Papers are grouped into thematic sections examining patterns of Palaeolithic and Neolithic subsistence in northern Mesopotamia, Anatolia and the Iranian plateau; ...

Life for Honesty and his sisters Mercy and Patience is not a bundle of laughs. His family are strict Puritans and singing, dancing and anything that sounds like fun is forbidden. Life, Honesty thinks, can't get much worse when Christmas is cancelled by order of the government.But he is wrong - the real problem is Gran who has one tooth, a hooked nose, a very hairy chin and a pet toad called Merlin. Honesty suspects she may be a witch, especially since she's been helping the neighbo...

A collection of brilliant short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - perfect for children aged five!Read about the time the pixies moved into the playroom and when a cloak that could make you invisible vanished in this exciting collection of short stories from Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged five and up!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Eac...

Iggy is different from the rest of his tribe, the Urks. He isn't interested in the usual things such as flint tools, hunting or boulder-rolling. He's always daubing on the walls of his cave or coming up with infuriating new ideas. According to his dad: 'We don't need new ideas - we have plenty of old ones.'Iggy's latest invention is a primitive scootalong or Stone Age skateboard. His parents don't want him playing outside in case the neighbours complain. Besides, they have...

New York Times Bestseller!This never-before-published collection of fourteen funny and inventive tales by acclaimed author Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of the beloved and bestselling Discworld fantasy series, features a memorable cast of inept wizards, sensible heroes, and unusually adventuresome tortoises.Including more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations, the appealingly designed book celebrates Pratchett’s inimitable wordplay and irre...

A collection of daring short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - perfect for children aged eight!Meet the wizard who can tell your future and find the princess's stolen crown in these short stories from Enid Blyton. Filled with excitement, adventure and much more, this collection is perfect for children aged eight and up!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to rea...

A collection of exciting short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - perfect for children aged seven!This exiting collection is brimming with adventure and magic! From a pixie painting flowers to the moon falling out of the sky, there's something for everyone in these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's favourite storyteller.These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident read...

Ross Montgomery makes his Barrington Stoke debut with this comical caper that sees a match-making dream turn into a midsummer night's disaster.Nick is truly, madly in love with Jessie Stone. And she doesn't even know his name. In a ploy to win her heart, he plans to star alongside her in the school production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. But when he's cast as the foolish Bottom instead of the romantic lead, his whole world comes crashing down.Enter Robyn, school mischief...

A collection of dazzling short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller - perfect for children aged six!Enjoy these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's favourite storyteller. From fairies hiding in flowers to toy trains having a secret meeting, this fun collection is filled with magic, mischief and more!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each sto...