Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend (Stiegemeyer Julie)(Paperback)

Saint Nicholas: The Real Story of the Christmas Legend (Stiegemeyer Julie)(Paperback)

This picturebook rendition of the historical roots of Father Christmas recounts the life of Saint Nicholas, a pastor in 4th-century Lycia (modern-day Turkey), whose generosity was so profound that he became known as Father

String, Straight-edge and Shadow - The Story of Geometry (Diggins Julia E.)(Paperback / softback)

This engaging book weaves history and legend to explain the story of geometry and the discoveries of the most famous mathematicians. A useful and inspiring book for those teaching

Wrong Messiah - The Real Story of Jesus of Nazareth (Page Nick)(Paperback / softback)

From the author of THE LONGEST WEEK: the real story of Jesus of

Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver (Bustard Ned)(Pevná vazba)

2021 Bronze Moonbeam Children's Book Award On the night before Christmas, so the old stories say, Saint Nicholas rides in a magical sleigh. But what is the truth, and what are the legends? Who is this giftgiver, and why all the presents? Around Christmas we spend a lot of time thinking

A Brief History of Britain 1066 - 1485 (Vincent Nicholas)(Paperback)

From the Battle of Hastings to the Battle of Bosworth Field, Nicholas Vincent tells the story of how Britain was born. When William, Duke of Normandy, killed King Harold and seized the throne of England, England's language, culture, politics and law were transformed. Over the next four hundred

Christmas and the Qur'an (Kuschel Karl-Josef)(Paperback)

The familiar and heartwarming story of Christmas is one of hope, encapsulated by the birth of the infant Jesus. It is also a story that unites Christianity and Islam--two faiths that have often been at odds with each other. The accounts of the Nativity given by the Evangelists Luke and Matthew find

Jesus Calling: The Story of Christmas (Young Sarah)(Board Books)

Jesus Calling(R) The Story of Christmas shares the Christmas story with your children by starting at creation and showing that Jesus has always been present and that God has always had a plan for Christmas. Each page features Bible verses and Jesus Calling devotions as it explores the true meaning

Safe Haven (Sparks Nicholas)(Paperback / softback)

* The film tie-in edition of the bestelling novel by Nicholas Sparks* An epic love story from the bestselling author of The Last Song and The

The Legend of Old Befana: An Italian Christmas Story (dePaola Tomie)(Paperback)

In this beloved classic picture book, Tomie dePaola retells and illustrates an Italian Christmas folk tale, breathing warmth and humanity into the character of the lonely Old Befana and her endless search for the Christ Child. Every morning and every afternoon, Old Befana sweeps with her broom

Saint Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor of the Poor (Tripodoro Antonio)(Paperback)

This is the compelling and inspirational true story of a twentieth-century doctor and saint. Giuseppe Moscati, born of an aristocratic family in Naples, Italy, devoted his medical career to serving the poor. He was also a medical school professor and a pioneer in the field of biochemistry, whose

Notebook - The love story to end all love stories (Sparks Nicholas)(Paperback / softback)

In 2021, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Notebook - the classic novel by Nicholas Sparks which became the heart-wrenching film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams - with a gorgeous new look and exclusive bonus

Fashion on the Ration - Style in the Second World War (Summers Julie)(Paperback / softback)

Julie Summers, the bestselling author of Jambusters, lifts the veil on the captivating story of fashion in the Second World War - now available in

The Real Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Story of Jerome Caminada (Buckley Angela)(Paperback)

The Lobsters' Night Before Christmas (Laurie Christina)(Pevná vazba)

Creatures of the ocean celebrate Christmas Eve in an undersea retelling of 'A Visit by St. Nicholas' by Rev. Clement C. Moore. Under the waves and surrounded by swaying ocean eel grass, Sea Santa makes his yearly Christmas journey. Pulled in his clamshell sleigh by his eight faithful minnows,

Fabiola (Wiseman Nicholas)(Paperback)

Cardinal Wiseman's classic story of the Christian persecution under Emperor Diocletian in the 300s AD. Fabiola is perplexed by the new-found faith of her cousin Agnes as well as her servant, but is especially intrigued when she finds the noblest Roman soldier she knows, Sebastian, is also a

Santa's Wish (Langley-Swain Samuel)(Paperback / softback)

A re-write of the traditional Christmas Eve story ,'The Night Before Christmas' with a modern twist. In all the years people have celebrated Christmas no one had ever thought to ask what Santa wished for. Find out how one Christmas letter changed all of that in this rhyming adventure for early

Cruel Sea (Monsarrat Nicholas)(Paperback / softback)

Based on the author's own experiences, this book presents the story of the crew of HMS Compass Rose, a corvette assigned to protect convoys in World War Two. It offers descriptions of agonizing U-boat hunts. It tells of ordinary, heroic men who had to face a brutal menace which would strike without

Twins - Men of Violence - The Real Inside Story of the Krays (Kray Kate)(Paperback / softback)

Kate Kray - Married to the

Passion is a Fashion - The Real Story of the Clash (Gilbert Pat)(Paperback / softback)

Pat Gilbert' s definitive biography of the

Saint-Exupery: A Biography (Schiff Stacy)(Paperback)

From a master biographer, the life story of the daring French aviator who became one of the twentieth century's most beloved authors Antoine de Saint-Exup ry disappeared at age forty-four during a reconnaissance flight over southern France. At the time he was best known for a career of daring

See Me - A stunning love story that will take your breath away (Sparks Nicholas)(Paperback / softback)

The new epic love story from the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Notebook, The Longest Ride and The Best of Me. Nicholas Sparks is one of the world's most beloved authors. Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. At twenty-eight, he's focused only on walking in a

The Magical Christmas Store (Powell-Tuck Maudie)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrate the joy of love, family, and the magic of Christmas with this touching story about the most important gifts that money can't buy. Christmas for Benji this year has lost its magic. He desperately wants to feel the joy of this special season, but his family has very little. He is out

My Wish For Christmas (Stephens Helen)(Pevná vazba)

My Wish For Christmas tells the story of why the animals remember the magic of Christmas and ends with the most precious childhood wish of all - to always remind us of the importance of

Before & After - The Incredible Story of the Real-life Mrs Wilson (Wilson Alison)(Paperback / softback)

The extraordinary story behind the critically-acclaimed drama, Mrs