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The story of Kurt Vonnegut and his beloved masterpiece, Slaughterhouse-Five, a novel born in the destruction of Dresden in World War II and written during the tumultuous days of VietnamDuring the Vietnam War, Kurt Vonnegut, after surviving the horrors of Dresden as a POW during World War II, would lose his temper while watching the nightly news, point at the screen and shout, ¿The liars!¿ According to his family and friends, Slaughterhouse-Five was Vonnegut¿s attempt to exorcize his demons. ¿He was writing to save his own life,¿ his daughter Nanette has said, ¿and in doing it I think he has saved a lot of lives.¿Tom Roston¿s The Writer¿s Crusade is a book about how books save lives. Two decades after World War II had ended, Vonnegut¿s sixth book became a significant part of a vital storytelling tradition that has eased the trauma of war for both the writer and the reader. Although Slaughterhouse-Five was championed by the anti-war movement, it became a bulwark for veterans who found in its pages a voice that spoke to them with an intimate, shared understanding of wartime PTSD.Mixing together the story of Vonnegut¿s life, the writing and publishing of his most enduring work, and forays into the experiences of soldiers and writers today¿people who have made the novel a touchstone in their lives¿The Writer¿s Crusade is built on research into Vonnegut¿s life, from papers and interviews with his children, scholars, psychologists, and writers, including Tim O¿Brien, Kevin Powers, and Karl Marlantes. This will be a captivating book for fans of Vonnegut and anyone touched by war and its aftermath.

A heartwarming story about a lovable fox finding his own self worth.

Big Rides: Great Britain & Ireland features twenty-five long-distance cycling trails in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland, and includes a general overview of the trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key information and stunning photography.

The third in Lonely Planet Kids' award-winning Atlas series, this book takes a tour of the magical miniature world of creepy crawlies. We travel around the globe to uncover all sorts of fascinating bugs: from zombie ants and giant millipedes to beautiful butterflies. Full-page gatefolds and small flaps reveal extra wonders and fascinating facts.

Until 1823, most children outside Holland and Germany didn't even know who Santa was. That Christmas, a New York newspaper printed an anonymous poem entitled "An Account of a Visit from St Nicholas." This was the first time American children had heard of Santa Claus.

Heart-stopping fantasy from the twice Costa-shortlisted and critically acclaimed author of the bestselling The Midnight Guardians.Step into a world of faerie tricks and hidden danger...When an evil faerie steals Yanni¿s baby sister and swaps her for a changeling, Yanni is swept into a dangerous race against time to get her back. For faeries delight in tricks and rescuing her won¿t be easy. With the help of his cousin, Amy, and the reluctant changeling, Yanni must travel to goblin palaces and battle-swept oceans, discovering ancient treasures and secrets along the way. Yanni will need every drop of courage and even a few tricks of his own, if he¿s to outwit the faerie and save his sister¿Ross Montgomery brings the magical world of British folklore to life in this contemporary fantasy novel. Bursting with Ross's trademark charm, humour and heart, and with echoes of David Bowie's Labyrinth, The Chime Seekers is perfect reading for fans of Emma Carroll, Piers Torday and David Solomons.PRAISE FOR THE CHIME SEEKERS¿Cracking adventure from the wildly imaginative Montgomery.¿ Daily Mail"Funny, terrifying, full of folkloric strangeness hiding in everyday corner, this sparkling homage to David Bowie's Labyrinth is just as satisfying as last year's The Midnight Guardians." Guardian"[A] whirlwind adventure." Daily Telegraph"Richly imaginative." The Week Junior¿A quest like no other: Ross Montgomery is on spectacular form in this brilliant, edge-of-your seat story.¿ Emma Carroll"Fast-paced and hilarious." Ross Welford"Deliciously creepy, wonderfully imaginative." Sophie Anderson¿Very page-turny, with enough funny bits to stop it being too scary.¿ Philip Reeve¿All the hallmarks of an instant classic.¿ Carlie Sorosiak¿A fantastic adventure with shades of Jan Mark, Susanna Clarke and Neil Gaiman ... A brilliant example of the best children's fiction.¿ Christopher Edge"Ross Montgomery is a true master of storytelling." Jenny Pearson¿FLAWLESS. Witty, emotional, beautifully written, pacey, punchy, and a story that just keeps delivering.¿ Nicola Skinner"A modern classic." Phil Earle¿Rich in detail, humour and feeling. Ross Montgomery is a singular talent in writing brave and magical adventures." Katya Balen¿Fantastic! A brilliant cast of characters ... a whirlwind adventure and a fae world brimming with darkness, wonder and faerie tricks.¿ Aisling Fowler¿[An] enchanting masterpiece ... Charming, hilarious and brimming with magic." Catherine Doyle¿A tricksy, whirlwind of an adventure from start to finish with twists and turns I didn¿t expect!¿ Aisha BusbyPRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANSShortlisted for the 2021 Costa Children's Book AwardWaterstones Children's Book of the Month for Christmas 2020Hive Children's Book of the Month for November 2020A Toppsta Children's Book of the Month for November 2020"An enthralling, Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feels of a Christmas classic." Children's Books of the Year, Guardian"Beautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour.¿ Daily Mail"A magical slice of historical fantasy fiction.¿ i Newspaper"This lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children's book." Book of the Week, The Week Junior¿Beautiful writing and epic storytelling.¿ WRD Magazine"A real triumph of the imagination." Editor's Choice, The Bookseller

Priddy Books' Let's Pretend: Astronaut is the latest addition to the Let's Pretend series, offering future astronauts an absolute treat.

Priddy Books' Let's Pretend: Knights and Dragons is the latest addition to the Let's Pretend series, offering little dragon lovers an absolute treat.

This series of board books was designed specially in black and white for toddlers, based on the theory of Maria Montessori. Babies first distinguish, and enjoy, high contrast images like these, providing visual stimulation for newborns and just right for baby's developing brain.

Catlin has already fallen foul of one such creature - a dark, vicious predator who almost killed her - and only Madeline giving up a part of her own soul was able to bring Catlin back from the brink of death. Now, the girls are making their strange new lives: Catlin, haunted by what happened to her, is isolated and bereft;

The theft of the diamond necklace and the antique pistols might all be explained, but the body in the lake - that really was a puzzle.

All Lions roar, right?Not Roary and he's supposed to be the King of the Jungle!Try as he might, poor Roary has trouble finding his voice. Can his friends help him find his bellow or will he be left with a tiny squeak?

Celebrate the twelve days of Christmas with these fun and delightful little festive frogs.

Treat yourself to this colourful Christmas story, as the adorable dinosaurs come together to celebrate. With festive fun and kindness, Christmas love is all around.

Once upon a time there was a knight called Sir Bragalot who liked to brag and boast all day long ... One day, the Queen sends him on a dangerous quest. But, can Sir Bragalot save the kingdom, or will he just live up to his name?

Tom is a little boy who LOVES to explore. But, one day, he hears the grown-ups talking about the monsters that live in the big, wide world and he is too scared to explore anymore. Soon, they build a giant wall to KEEP THE MONSTERS OUT - forever. But life becomes dreary when you are cut off from the wonders of the world ...

Isabella has so much fun with daddy. Daddy has a really cool tail and with it he can sail like a boat and even do balancing tricks. Playing with daddy is the BEST!

This series of board books was designed specially in black and white for toddlers, based on the theory of Maria Montessori. The world-famous Italian educator noted how babies first distinguish, and enjoy, high contrast images like these, providing visual stimulation for newborns and just right for baby's developing brain.

This series of board books was designed specially in black and white for toddlers, based on the theory of Maria Montessori. The world-famous Italian educator noted how babies first distinguish, and enjoy, high contrast images like these, providing visual stimulation for newborns and just right for baby's developing brain.

Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach you that you can be proud of who you are.

Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach you that you can be proud of who you are.

Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach you that you can be proud of who you are.

Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach you that you can be proud of who you are.