Early Learning 9


69977 DEAD LIKE YOU by Peter James


The Metropol Hotel, Brighton. After a heady New Year’s Eve ball, a woman is brutally raped as she returns to her room. A week later, another woman is attacked. Both victims’ shoes are taken by the offender. Detective Superintendent Roy Grace soon realises that these new cases bear remarkable


similarities to an unsolved series of crimes in the city back in 1997. The perpetrator has been dubbed ‘Shoe Man’ and was believed to have raped four women before murdering his fifth victim and vanishing. By delving back into the past, a time in which he and his now missing wife Sandy appear happy together, he may find the key to unlocking the current mystery. There is a desperate race against the clock. 554pp. £18.99 NOW £5


70213 TWILIGHT by Peter James Three muffled thuds ring from the partially filled grave of the newly-wed girl. Only the verger hears them and he dismisses the noise as his imagination. But over the next few days others also hear faint sounds. An exhumation order is granted. Reporter Kate Hemmingway sneaks into the small suburban churchyard when the coffin is opened, and the scene she witnesses is so horrific she can never forget it. As she starts work on the story, Kate finds herself caught up in a sinister and macabre cover-up. At the centre is a respected anaesthetist who has a secret obsession. 316pp in paperback. £6.99 NOW £3


69976 DEAD MAN’S GRIP by Peter James Carly Chase is traumatised ten days after being in a traffic accident which killed a teenage student from Brighton University. The drivers of the other two vehicles involved have been found tortured and murdered. Now Detective Superintendent Roy Grace of the Sussex Police Force issues a stark and urgent warning to Carly - she could be next. The dead student had deadly connections that stretched across the Atlantic. Someone has sworn revenge and won’t rest until the final person involved in that accident is dead. The police advise Carly to go into hiding and change her identity but she disagrees. The killer is one step ahead of her, watching, waiting and ready. 407pp.


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clothes damply clinging to her lifeless body. With no useful witnesses and a victim known only for her mundane life, Chief Inspector Wexford has just one clue - a lipstick found at the scene. To find the killer, Wexford must first discover a motive. 226pp in paperback. £7.99 NOW £3


70174 CAMEL CLUB by David Baldacci The man known as Oliver Stone had no official past. He spends most days as a protestor outside The White House, his only goal to keep watch on Washington politics and expose corruption wherever he finds it. But the stakes are raised when he and his friends, a group of conspiracy-theory misfits known as The Camel Club, accidently witness the murder of an intelligence analyst. The authorities seem happy to write it off as a suicide. For Secret Service agent Alex Ford, the suicide verdict doesn’t ring true. Assigned to bodyguard duties protecting the President during a visit to his home town, little did they know that awaiting them is a terrorist cell that has spent months plotting an event that will shake the world. 690pp in paperback. £6.99 NOW £3


70185 HARD LANDING by Stephen Leather


Dan ‘Spider’ Shepherd is used to putting his life on the line. Working for an élite undercover squad he has lied, cheated and conned in order to bring Britain’s most wanted criminals to justice. But when a powerful drugs baron stars to kill off witnesses to his crimes, Shepherd is given his most dangerous assignment yet. He has to go undercover in a top security prison, a world where one wrong move will mean certain death. As he gambles everything to move in on his quarry, Shepherd soon realises that the man he is hunting is even more dangerous than the police realise and that he is capable of striking outside the prison walls and hitting Shepherd where it hurts most. 471pp in paperback. £7.99 NOW £3


70192 MURDER MOST HOLY by Paul Doherty


This book was previously published under the pseudonym of Paul Harding and it concerns the Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan. In the early summer of 1379 in London, Sir John Cranston, coroner of the city, is invited to a great banquet at the Regent’s Palace on the Thames. There he is trapped into a wager with Signior Gian Galeazzo, Lord of Cremona,


who challenges him to resolve a certain murder mystery within two weeks. Men have been found dead in the Scarlet Chamber of one of Cremona’s manors and they all have terrible expressions of terror upon their faces. Cranston seeks the help of his faithful secretarius Brother Athelstan. He however had problems of his own. One friar has died in mysterious circumstances and another has disappeared. Sir John Cranston and Athelstan are called in to investigate. 243pp in paperback. £6.99 NOW £3


70191 MORNING, NOON AND NIGHT by Sidney Sheldon


The Stanford family is one of the most respected in America, but behind the façade of fame and glamour lies a hidden web of blackmail, drugs and murder. When Harry Stanford, one of the wealthiest men in the world, mysteriously drowns while cruising on his yacht off the rugged coast of Corsica, it sets off a chain of events that reverberates around the globe. At the family gathering following the funeral in Boston, a strikingly beautiful young woman appears. She claims to be Stanford’s daughter and entitled to a share of the tycoon’s estate. Is she genuine or an imposter? Sweeping from the splendours of Italian Riviera to the fashion salons of Paris and New York. 368pp in paperback. £6.99 NOW £3


70211 THE WIRE IN THE BLOOD by Val McDermid


The international bestseller from the Manchester crime writer who enters into the warped mind of the deviant criminal. Young girls are disappearing around the country and there is nothing to connect them to one another, let alone the killer whose charming manner hides a warped and sick mind. Nobody gets inside the messy heads of serial killers like Dr Tony Hill. Only one officer comes up with a concrete theory which is ridiculed, until one of their numbers is murdered and mutilated. For Tony Hill, the murder becomes a matter of personal revenge and, joined again by colleague Carol Jordan, he embarks on a campaign of psychological terrorism. 486pp in paperback.


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MISSING SERVANT by Tarquin Hall


Meet Vish Puri, India’s most private investigator. Portly, persistent and unmistakably Punjabi, he cuts a determined swathe through modern India’s swindlers, cheats and murderers. In hot and dusty Delhi, where call centres and malls are changing the ancient fabric of Indian life, Puri’s main work comes from screening prospective marriage


partners, a job once the preserve of aunties and family priests. But when an honest public litigator is accused of murdering his maid servant, it takes all of Puri’s resources to investigate. How will he trace the girl, known only as Mary, in a population of more than one billion? Who is taking pot shots at him and his prized chilli plants? 310pp. $24 NOW £4


70415 THE INFORMATION


OFFICER by Mark Mills Set in Malta in the summer 1942, the Maltese, a fiercely independent people, withstand the relentless Axis air raids. Max Chadwick is the British officer charged with manipulating the news on Malta to bolster the population’s fragile esprit de corps. This, and a few broken- down fighter planes, are all that stand in the face of Nazi occupation and perhaps even victory, because


Malta is the stepping-stone the Germans need between Europe and North Africa. When Max learns of the brutal murder of a young island woman, and learns evidence that the crime was committed by a British officer, he knows that the Maltese loyalty to the war effort could be instantly shattered. 276pp. £15.99 NOW £4.75


70426 THE WATER’S EDGE: An Inspector Sejer Mystery by Karin Fossum


Reinhardt and Kristine Ris, a married couple, are out for a Sunday walk when they discover the body of a boy and see the figure of a man limping away. They alert the police, but not before Reinhardt, to Kristine’s horror, kneels down and takes photographs of the dead child with his mobile phone. Inspectors Konrad Sejer and Jacob Skarre begin to make enquiries in the little town of Husbey. But then another boy disappears and an explanation seems more remote than ever. Meanwhile, the Rises’ marriage unravels as Reinhardt becomes obsessed with the tragic events and his own part in them. From Norway’s Queen of Crime. 227pp. £15.99 NOW £6


EARLY LEARNING


Childhood is that wonderful time of life when all you need to do to lose weight is to take a bath.


- Richard S. Zera


70720 STORYTIME by R. M. Cole


Subtitled ‘Easy Storytelling Techniques for Parents, Teachers and Carers’. Do you remember the excitement of settling down cross legged on the parquet floor at school to be told a story when you were a child? Do you remember the suspense of waiting to hear the tale unfold and the amazing adventures of your favourite characters? Here


we can create that same magic for children in your life. Train yourself to be a great storyteller and use stories to teach children about values, goals, morals, creativity and emotional management. Make bedtime a breeze or hold children’s attention during difficult moments. Spend quality time with the child or children and involve them in creating stories together. 188 page paperback with additional lined pages with quotes at the top to help inspire you to jot down your ideas. £8.99 NOW £3.50


44604 PAINT WITH WATER


There are six colours (green, red, yellow, aubergine, blue and orange) on a pallet across the top of each page. All youngsters need do is wet the brush, choose a colour and begin to paint the black and white outline large drawing beneath. There are traditional scenes with children, food, flowers and animals, eight per book, beautifully designed so each is detachable and could be framed. Large softback. ONLY £1.25


67951 WRITE ME A STORY: Circus Animals’ Adventures


by Eeboo Literacy


With 50 huge blank lined pages and 96 colourful animal and circus stickers, birthday cakes, doggies and more to insert at the top of each page, we can join Bob the Monkey who found a key in the Ringmaster’s tent. The next morning the cage was open and the lion was gone! The Ringmaster was worried. Where was his lion? After picking one or more stickers, the child tells the story to an adult, who writes it down for them. Recurring characters, locations, props. ONLY £3


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70276 THE BRONTËS: Scenes from the Childhood Of Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne by Catherine Brighton


The Brontë children Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne created and chronicled their own charmed universe in the remote parsonage at Haworth. Scene by scene,


Catherine Brighton’s haunting images, in colour and circular cameo frames, reveal the secret childhood of one of literature’s most unusual households. The muted tones of the watercolours complement the period and the powerful atmosphere. Slim softback 8½” x 10½” suit ages eight and up. £5.99 NOW £2.50


68144 BARBIE AND THE THREE MUSKETEERS


STICKER SCENE BOOK by Egmont A lovely big storybook starring Corinne and her three friends who all long to become Musketeers and protect the royal family. When they uncover a plot against handsome Prince Louis, the girls put their skills to the test. Use the 60 colour stickers over four folded pages on the beautiful scenes to recreate the adventures yourself. On the last page, find the crown stickers for Louis and the Musketeer’s hat for Corinne. Ages 3+. Large softback. £3.99 NOW 50p


68760 WHAT CATS ARE MADE OF by Hanoch Piven


Really designed for youngsters aged three to eight, we could not resist this kitty cat extravaganza. There are 39 registered breeds of cats and here we learn a little of some of the most celebrated cats in history. The Devon Rex is such a mischievous cat that it has been compared to a monkey. Feline facts include that cats usually land on their feet when they fall because of what is known as a ‘cat righting reflex’. Scottish Fold cats have ears that are folded forward and down onto their heads, just like an origami version! And opposite these cats are beautifully crafted origami, collage and other handcrafted representations in a big bold picture book. $16.99 NOW £3.50


68793 I LIKE NUMBERS! by Stephanie Weeks Two pieces of chalk, a rubber, and a very special blackboard style wipe clean book - this has to be a favorite (sorry for American spelling!) Toddlers aged 3+ will love to chalk up their storyboard book and follow the dotted lines to learn writing numbers one to ten, telling the time and some number facts about themselves like their address, phone number and how many years old and a space to draw their birthday cake. $8.95 NOW £2


69205 HOW TO DRAW HELL BEASTS by Jim Pavelec


A master class in the drawings of the massive heads of the Hydra, the jagged teeth of the Giant Rat, the wicked curved claws of the Basilisk, blood-dripping fangs, putrefied decaying wounds, goblins and vampires. Discover tips on making your creatures even creepier with the skilful use of point-of-view, iconic and action poses, colour and shadow. Line art through to finished colour drawings, the kit includes a project book, drawing pad, eraser, three pencils, blending stump, sandpaper block and monster trading cards. Suit ages eight to adult. £7.99 NOW £3.50


69703 68 PIECE ART SET WITH FOLDING


STORAGE CASE by Creative Choice For ages seven an up, and with a CE safe materials and environmentally friendly approved mark, open the popper on the plastic storage case to see a brightly coloured rainbow array of 12 each of the following: coloured markers, pencils, crayons, oil pastels, watercolour paints and paint brushes. Plus one each of an eraser, pencil sharpener, liquid glue (maybe a little less than full due to ageing), paint palette, 6" plastic ruler and drawing pencil. £19.99 NOW £7.50


69800 120 GREAT HISTORY PROJECTS: Bring the Past into the Present with Hours of Creative Activity


by Rachel Halstead and Struan Reid The book includes invention and discovery projects which highlight technological breakthroughs, such as the Egyptian water-transporting shaduf and the Mayan codex. Children will love the chapter on fashion in which they can dress up in Roman togas, an Indian sari and a variety of terrifying masks. The cookery section demonstrates how to prepare delicious and authentic dishes from different cultures, including an Indian curry and Japanese rice balls and, in the study of skills and crafts, they are shown how to make realistic artefacts such as swords, shields and armour. Paperback, 256 pages 30x23mm, colour with maps. Suit ages 6+. £12.99 NOW £5


69805 ANIMAL SURVIVORS 3D by Parragon Wear the 3D glasses attached and enjoy seven amazing giant panoramic scenes. Pull out the sticker sheet in the middle of the book and use them to decorate the stunning scenes. Store your stickers in the back flap and along the way learn about the African landscape, Australia, Savannah grasslands, wild forests and more. Learn amazing facts like elephants use their trunks to breathe, smell, pick up water, pick leaves and fruit off trees, cover themselves with mud and to communicate. Colourful large softback. £4.99 NOW £2


69215 MASTER ENGINEER:


Robots by Paul Beck This outsize tome is sure to thrill eight-year-olds and over. Now, finally, the mechanicals, electricals and software needed to create a machine are with us, the first


androids that can walk, talk or even play music like us. One day they could be our helpers, rescuers, helpers, even our friends. How about a 3’2" robot of your own? At the back are full instructions and 19 heavyweight card pieces that build into a rather fetching blue and silver robot. 40 pages, 12"×11¼”. $18.95 NOW £6.50


69829 DISNEY PRINCESS: 3D Sticker Scene by Parragon


Over 130 3D stickers, seven magnificent panoramic scenes and a pair of 3D glasses are attached with your amazing 3D large softback book. Meet all the beautiful princesses like gorgeous Aurora in a shimmering pink


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dress with gems. Decorate her dress for the ball with the gem stickers and keep them safe at the back of the book. Whether it is dancing with your prince, playing with your favourite woodland friends, you will be the princess and feel all the joy and excitement of the ball as never seen before. Large softback, ages 3+. £3.99 NOW £2


69839 HORRID HENRY’S FOOTBALL KIT GIFT PACK by Francesca Simon


Do you remember football cards from the petrol station? Well here is a chance today to collect a set of World Cup Snap Cards, two sets of identical cards with flags of each country. Beside the cards in the green foil folding gift pack are two brilliant Horrid Henry books; Horrid Henry’s Joke Book and Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend with warnings that the jokes are too grossed out for mum and dad and for slimy toad little brothers. The story book is utterly wicked with fiendish plot. Illus by Tony Ross. 96pp and 104pp respectively. £9.99 NOW £3.50


69888 MAGIC PAINTING by Disney’s Winnie the Pooh


Lightly brush clean water over the pictures of Winnie the Pooh and his friends Tigger and Eeyore and watch the colours magically appear. For ages 3+, even adults will nostalgically remember the thrill of seeing pages which are several shades of dull grey magically turn to colour. 32 page very large softback. £2.99 NOW £1.95


70318 TOTALLY BRILLIANT PUZZLE AND ACTIVITY BOOK by Lisa Regan and Beccy Blake


Moonwalk - follow the arrows to guide the spaceman across the planet, without jumping on any craters. Fill in the missing numbers on the spaceship so that you count


through the six times table. Find the names of amazing places and world records hidden across, down or diagonally on the letter grid. Dive into this puzzle book and crack codes in spy school, puzzle it out with a new picture Sudoku game and map your way to the pirate’s treasure. Amusing illus. 208 pages in large softback. £6.99 NOW £3


69889 FIRST LETTERS: Pre-School by David and Penny Glover


Comes complete with two marker pens, 60+ gold stars and sticker badges and best of all these very, very clever wipe-clean pages. The gold stars say I am the Best!, Superstar!, Gold Star Worker!, I’m a Star! and Easy Peasy! and our Debbie says they really work and have certainly encouraged her youngsters. A is for Apple. Trace the dots to write the letter A. Help your child trace the letters, startling at the red dot and following the arrows. Large softback, colour. Suit ages 3+. £4.99 NOW £2.50


70257 CHILDREN’S PICTURE ATLAS by Neil Morris


To boost knowledge in a most fun way and packed with essential facts, the maps in this special atlas show geographical features, capital cities, other noteworthy cities, areas where fruits or industries such as mining or fishing are located and symbols showing famous buildings and pictures of the people who live in each region. The Did You Know boxes give facts and figures and then there is More About - like cross country skiing, the Little Mermaid statue perched in the harbour in Copenhagen, 700 year old Norwegian stave churches made of wood and other fascinating facts along the way. Plus flags of the world. 48 huge pages and lovely appealing colour layout. £9.99 NOW £4.50


70275 SAM STARS AT


SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE by Pauline Francis and Jane Tattersfield


Will Sam see Master Shakespeare? Sam thinks the Globe Theatre is the most magical place he has ever seen and he longs to work for England’s greatest writer. When he cheekily tries to act, Master Shakespeare gives him a job. Sam


starts by playing Cobweb in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and other small parts, but Shakespeare says he is not ready for the role he wants most - the star-crossed lover Juliet. Then Sam gets a lucky break, but has he got what it takes to be the finest actor in England? Colour illus, 8½ x 10½”. £11.99 NOW £2.75


70286 FUNNY FACES MAD ART: With Marker by Salina Yoon


Make a big smile on the big round face and add nose, mouth and eyes to the picture below. Simply wipe clean and start all over again if you want them to look more wonky or have earrings, a beard or moustache, add a badge, a hat, whiskers to the cat, floppy ears to the dog, googly eyes and a picture of themselves or anything you want. Fill in the pictures again and again on these few wipe clean pages and dry-erase marker pen. $6.99 NOW £2.75


70265 KINGS AND QUEENS OF THE BIBLE by Mary Hoffman and Christina Balit Pharaoh and Moses, King David, King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, Queen Jezebel, King Belshazzar and Queen Esther take the spotlight in many of the Old Testament’s most memorable stories. Mary Hoffman reveals the colourful personalities behind the thrones of Israel and its surrounding kingdoms. Meet Ramses II of Egypt, the Israelite kings of David and Solomon, the Phoenician Queen Jezebel and the rulers of Babylon and Persia, their place in history and their bloodthirsty, famous or curious tales. For each there is a full page colour illustration by a talented book designed who was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Colour, 37 large pages, 10" square. Suit ages 8+. £11.99 NOW £3


70352 DINOSAURS by Shannon Chandler et al Tyrannosaurus Rex roars big and loud. Open the board pages and see an animated T-Rex come to life on the right hand page. Each screen introduces another monster muncher like the Brachiosaurus crunching on leaves and the Velociraptor who races really fast, the Stegosaurus swinging his spiky tail and the Triceratops crashing through the trees. For little ones who love dinosaurs aged up to five. Colour. £6.99 NOW £3.50


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