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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, unique tales inspired by traditional literary forms appeared frequently in socialist-leaning British periodicals, such as the Clarion, Labour Leader, and Social Democrat. Based on familiar genres, these stories were meant to entertain readers of all ages - and some challenged the conventional values promoted in children’s literature for the middle class. Acclaimed critic and author Michael Rosen brings together more than 40 of the best and most enduring examples of these stories in one beautiful volume.

The myth of an epic, public life—its triumphs and tragedies—is a particularly American obsession. ROAR is a metafictional exploration of such a life and attendant fame of an extraordinary, and completely made up, man.

Each day, Ollie and Lola embark on a new journey together. Today’s journey begins with helping some of their woodland friends from Treehouse Woods. This is a story about friendship and helping each other.

Now, make German your second language as completely, as quickly, and as easily as English became your first. You can by using the revolutionary Accelerated Learning Techniques, hailed around the world as the very best way to learn complicated material - fast!

Set mostly in the north of the UK, in a near future. Women march together in protest at a government reneging on climate promises. Two glorified paper pushers in Spain help British ex-pats escape a heatwave that will soon lay waste to most of southern Europe. A twitter storm erupts in the panic of a real tempest. In the northeast, a beloved allotment sinks below the waterline. Sea levels rise, toxic rain falls and the earth poisons the food that grows in it. The elite, and winners of the life lottery, are evacuated to giant towers.

Have you ever wondered who lives on the dark side of the moon? Well, wonder no more, as you are introduced to the one and only Karillapig. The Karillapig lives on the dark side of the moon, and is here on Earth to investigate our strange earthly ways, and find out how exactly Earth beings achieved space travel.