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Pinocchio

by Carlo Collodi

10,59€ + 10% CARD

 Follow Pinocchio, a wooden puppet, on his adventure to become a real boy. The mischievous marionette must learn how to be good for his wish to come true. This beloved tale, filled with fairies, talking crickets and man-eating fish, has been described as one of the greatest works of Italian literature of all time. "Pinocchio", originally published in 1883, is the perfect bookshelf addition for collectors of fairy tales and lovers of children’s stories. Carlo Collodi (1826 - 1890) was an Italian author best remembered for his children’s stories. He translated fairy tales as well as writing his own, the most notable being Charles Perrault’s French tale, ‘I Racconti delle Fate’ (1875). Read & Co. Children’s is proudly republishing this classic tale in a new, high-quality edition with a specially commissioned biography of the author as part of our "Treasures Collection".
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Wind In The Willows

by Kenneth Grahame

10,59€ + 10% CARD

 "The Wind in the Willows" is a 1908 children''s novel by Kenneth Grahame. The story centres around four characters: Rat, Mole, Badger, and Toad who live in pastoral England during the Edwardian era. Originally adapted from bedtime stories Grahame used to tell his young son, "The Wind in the Willows" has become a classic of children''s literature enjoyed by millions the world over. Perfect bedtime reading material not to be missed by lovers and collectors of children''s literature. Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a Scottish writer. Other notable works by this author include: "The Golden Age" (1895), "Dream Days" (1898), and "The Headswoman" (1898). Read & Co. Children''s is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned biography of the author.
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Heidi

by Johanna Spyri

9,59€ + 10% CARD

 One of the best-selling books ever written, Heidi is an 1881 children's novel written by Johanna Spyri. The story centres around the life of a 5 year old girl who lives with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. A charming tale of innocence and youth for children and those who love children", Heidi is not to be missed by fans and collectors of classic children's literature. Johanna Louise Spyri (18271901) was a Swiss author best remembered for her best-selling children's stories. Other notable works by this author include: Toni, the Little Woodcarver (1890), Erick and Sally (1891), and Mäzli (1891). Read & Co. Children's is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned biography of the author.
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Wonderful Wizard Of Oz

by L. Frank Baum

10,59€ + 10% CARD

 Often referred to as America’s first fairy tale, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is one of the most well-known children’s stories of all time.L. Frank Baum’s children’s fantasy novel will whisk you away to an extraordinary land of Munchkins, Winged Monkeys, and magical shoes. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was originally published in 1900 and has been adapted countless times for the stage and screen. Join Dorothy, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion as they embark on their adventure down the yellow brick road. Read & Co. Children’s is proudly republishing this classic novel now in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned biography of the author.
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Little Princess

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

6,61€ + 10% CARD

 Sara Crewe is a highly intelligent pupil at Miss Minchin''s Select Seminary for Young Ladies. After the death of her doting father, she is left penniless and is forced to work as a servant in utterly demeaning conditions. However, ingenious resourcefulness and unwavering optimism in the face of despair work together to change her fortunes for the better. "A Little Princess" is a timeless and much-loved tale not to be missed by fans and collectors of classic children''s literature. Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American playwright and author most famous for her children novel "The Secret Garden" (1911). Other notable works by this author include: "Queen Silver-Bell" (1906), "Racketty-Packetty House" (1906), and "The Shuttle" (1907). Read & Co. is republishing this classic children''s novel in a new edition complete with a specially-commissioned biography of the author.
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Secret Garden

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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 "The Secret Garden" is considered a classic of children''s fiction and remains one of Frances Hodgson Burnett''s most popular works. A heart-warming, beautifully-told story of a lonely orphan girl who goes to live with her uncle in an intimidating British manor house. "The Secret Garden" has been enjoyed by children for over a century and continues to be a popular choice for bedtime reading. Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-born American playwright and novelist most famous for her children''s novels "Little Lord Fauntleroy" (1886), "A Little Princess" (1905), and "The Secret Garden" (1911). Read & Co. are republishing this classic children''s book in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
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The Eyes Of Reba Lessing

by C Bennett

11,58€

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Sellology: Simplifying The Science Of Selling

by Alistaire Jama

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That Boogie Beat Damn Killed My Soul - An Autobiographical Account Of My Early Life As A Muso...

by Brian Gill

14,15€

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 An autobiographical account of my early life as a muso. I have been involved in the music business in various roles since 1961. I was bought my first guitar when I was 12 years old, on which I slogged away for a year. In 1962, I joined my first band, the Phantoms. Then the Sparticans came for me in 1963, then in 1965, I was invited to join the Nomads, who were local pop stars This began a life in which I would meet many of the good and great in the music industry, including a Beatle, with whom we made a record. In 1979, with my friend, old bandmate and future business partner, keyboard player John DaCosta, I decided to open a music shop the
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Blood And Bleach

by Michael Marlowe

11,58€

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 Blood and Bleach is a tangled story of furious love, insatiable lust, and debauched chaos. There is a house near London Field with a stiff door and a five-foot-tall papier-mch nutcracker in the foyer named Sebastian that anyone who is anyone either loves or desperately avoids. This house is an all-hour mecca of debauchery that on any given night has a sloppy mix of artists, musicians, celebrities, models and everyone in between, all hell-bent on pushing the boundaries of intoxication, decency and sanity as far as they can. It is a mystical island in the urban sea of London you can only find if you already know where it is. Adrift for years,
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Rippleswade Hall - Or A Study On Madness

by Iain Allsopp

12,16€

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 Or a study on madness. Taking the form of a legal witness statement in a civil action in the High Court and an expert report from a psychologist, Rippleswade Hall is the story of Barrington Whibley, who is appointed to investigate a suspicious fire at a grand family house. Whibley makes three separate visits to Rippleswade Hall, each recounted in detail in the witness statement. His last visit is to attend a special and lavish dinner on the summer solstice, hosted by Natalie Trelewyn-Digby, the heiress and sole occupant of Rippleswade Hall. Whibley begins to fall in love with both her and the hall. Some very strange events occur at the
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Promenade In Parc Munkcsy

by Alexander York

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 Alexander Yorks plot revolves around a stolen prized Munkcsy Mihly painting, with all the leading characters involved in the saga for entirely different reasons. One wants possession of it, one apprehends it and one who actually had no part takes the blame. Obsessed by the artistic spirit of the painting, they all realise they have taken on a venture beyond their grasp. Sir Edward finally realises this as he loses his mind over a desire he must fulfil. Can he afford to abandon his societal position for what he really wants? Will the less fortunate Ruby Rouge surrender her love for the painting and move on from Sir Edward and
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Promenade In Parc Munkcsy

by Alexander York

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 Alexander Yorks plot revolves around a stolen prized Munkcsy Mihly painting, with all the leading characters involved in the saga for entirely different reasons. One wants possession of it, one apprehends it and one who actually had no part takes the blame. Obsessed by the artistic spirit of the painting, they all realise they have taken on a venture beyond their grasp. Sir Edward finally realises this as he loses his mind over a desire he must fulfil. Can he afford to abandon his societal position for what he really wants? Will the less fortunate Ruby Rouge surrender her love for the painting and move on from Sir Edward and
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The Red Thread - An Adoption Memoir

by Sarah Salmon

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 An Adoption Memoir. The Red Thread is the true story of an expat womans struggle to complete her family while living in India. After shunning infertility treatment and adopting her first child, Sarah knows that family is created from love not DNA, so she sets out to replicate the fairy-tale experience of her daughters adoption from Cambodia. But things are not as straightforward this time. After choosing a baby to adopt, Sarah comes up against the risks of child trafficking and an imminent Cambodian law change that will shut down all adoptions and potentially subject her baby to life in an orphanage for the years to come. As Sarah
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Up On The Roof

by Julie Gillett

10,29€

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 The story of a family of seagulls Pegasus the mother seagull, Nelson the father seagull and their three young chicks. How protective the parents are of their young, able to care and nourish them as they grow. The weeks before they are due to fly the nest, a disobedient chick doesnt listen to his mother Pegasus and father Nelson. Much like human families, where mothers and fathers, parents, guardians play a crucial role in bringing a family up, lessons have to be learned and rules have to be followed. When you are young this can seem harsh at times, but it is done out of love for the safety of a young family. It is only when we are older and wiser
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Love Comets

by Richard Jerome

11,58€

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 Love Comets is a compelling story of intense, tempestuous and raw teenage passions. Set mainly in a Manchester suburb in the late 1960s, it follows the fluctuating fortunes of a group of sex-starved boys, friends from grammar school, who are desperate to lose their virginity before going to university. Central to the novel is Joes relationship with Katie. Captivated by her radiant beauty, vivaciousness and sharp wit, his shyness recedes as their love blossoms. Overcoming parental restrictions and painful emotional crises, they engage joyously in tender sexual intimacies as their romance flourishes. But, after a summer of carefree
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This Extraordinary Man

by Lucy Reece

11,58€

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 Louisa is an ordinary woman with an average life and a career thats hit the brakes. Having long since given up on men and relationships she now enjoys cheeky threesomes just her, a bottle of Prosecco and a family sized bar of chocolate. Angus is an Australian, self-assured and charming, he gives the impression that he has the perfect life, but theres a darkness in his soul. He knocks Louisa sideways and ignites a sexual desire she had long ago relegated to the bottom of her underwear drawer. As the sparks fly, Louisa soon learns that Anguss seemingly perfect marriage is far from it as truths and revelations come to light.
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A Little Bit Of Everything

by Georgina Jones

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 This is a compact and intriguing collection of mixed genre poetry. As the title suggests, it has a little bit of everything within it happy, sad, horror and fantasy. Let your imagination get to work, as you immerse yourself in a world of dreams, and possibly even some nightmares. These poems may alter your perception of the world around you and make you realise that there is always something beneath the surface, or that a shift of perception can breathe new life into an old routine. Perhaps some of these poems may even reflect on your own personal circumstances?
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Bill The Minder - Illustrated By W. Heath Robinson

by Robinson W. Heath Robinson; Illustration: Robinson W. Heath Robinson e W Heath Robinson

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 'Bill the Minder' follows the adventures of Bill and his cousins during which they meet various strange characters and solves unique problems with fantastic machines. This classic story is accompanied by 16 incredible colour illustrations many black and white woodcuts by W. Heath Robinson.
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The Giant Crab And Other Tales From Old India - Illustrated By W. Heath Robinson

by Rouse W. H. D. Rouse; Illustration: Robinson W. Heath Robinson e W Heath Robinson

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 This whimsical collection of tales is based on the Buddhist collection of Jataka tales. However, the author confesses to 'ruthlessly' altering them for the amusement of children. These wonderful tales are accompanied by many beautiful and intricate black and white illustrations by W. Heath Robinson.
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The Water-Babies - A Fairy Tale For A Land-Baby - Illustrated By W. Heath Robinson

by Kingsley Charles Kingsley; Illustration: Robinson W. Heath Robinson e W Heath Robinson

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 Charles Kingsley's classic, The Water Babies, was extremely popular in England, and was a mainstay of British children's literature for many decades. This classic fairy tale, originally published in 1915, contains eight incredible colour illustrations and many beautiful and intricate black and white drawings by W. Heath Robinson.
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The Seven Gates: Seven Steps Beyond Self-Awareness

by Dr. Frances Yahia

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Tales Of Robin Hood And His Merry Men

by Margery Hargest Jones

7,71€

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The Cost Of Caring

by Dr Perry Crofts

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