One minute, silly Heather Babcock had been babbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure, poisoned by a deadly cocktail. It seems likely that the cocktail was intended for the beautiful actress. But while the police fumble to find clues, Miss Marple begins to ask her own questions, because as she knows—even the most peaceful village…
In appearance Hercule Poirot hardly resembled an ancient Greek hero. Yet—reasoned the detective—like Hercules he had been responsible for ridding society of some of its most unpleasant monsters. So, in the period leading up to his retirement, Poirot makes up his mind to accept just twelve more cases: his self-imposed “Labors.” Each would go down in the annals of crime as a heroic fea…
At last, a single volume that gathers together all of the short stories featuring Agatha Christie's most famous creation, Hercule Poirot. The dapper, mustache-twirling little Belgian with the egg-shaped head and curious mannerisms has solved some of the most puzzling crimes of the century—and, in his own humble opinion, is "probably the greatest detective in the world." In this complete co…
It’s seven in the morning. The Bantrys wake to find the body of a young woman in their library. She is wearing an evening dress and heavy makeup, which is now smeared across her cheeks. But who is she? How did she get there? And what is the connection with another dead girl, whose charred remains are later discovered in an abandoned quarry? The respectable Bantrys invite Miss Marple into t…
Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature’s awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ours…
This beautiful poetry treasury is packed full of favourites by writers such as Kenneth Grahame, Robert Louis Stevenson and Rudyard Kipling, making it a must-have collection for young readers. With a mixture of styles, this book is a great introduction to the wonderfully diverse world of verse for children.
A beautiful collection of eight of the best-loved children’s classic stories, enchantingly illustrated and retold for younger readers. Complete with ribbon bookmark, this hardback anthology is sure to be treasured, perfect for a special gift. Stories include: The Railway Children, The Canterville Ghost, Black Beauty, The Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden, Around the World in Eighty Days, Heidi …