Runaway

Alice Munro

The matchless Munro makes art out of everyday lives in this dazzling new collection.  At its centre are three stories connected into one marvellously rich narrative about Juliet - who escapes from teaching at a girls' school and throws herself into a wild and passionate love match.    Here are men and w...

The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery

Graeme Base

When Horace the elephant turns eleven, he celebrates instyle by inviting his exotic friends to a splendid costume party. But a mystery is afoot, for in the midst of the games, music, and revelry, someone has eaten the birthday feast. The rhyming text and lavish, detailed illustrations each provide clues...

Path of Insight Meditation

Joseph Goldstein & Jack Kornfield

An introductory guide to Insight meditation, offering exercises from two master teachers and a look into how this practice leads to compassion and a deeper understanding of self.   Insight meditation is a Buddhist practice that opens the way to profound awakening in our daily lives. This introductory ...

Dreyer's English: An Utterly Correct Guide to Clarity and Style: The UK Edition

Benjamin Dreyer

''An utterly delightful book to read, Dreyer's English will stand among the classics on how to use the English language properly.'' ELIZABETH STROUT ''A complete joy. For those who care about words - and for those who don't - Dreyer's English is the book we have all been waiting for. Wise, funny, no-no...

Fossil (DK Eyewitness)

DK

Find shells, bones, teeth, and plants, all turned to rock, and learn how they tell a story of a long-lost world that existed before modern people. Learn how fossils form and how palaeontologists dig to find out about ancient life forms. See a shell with a precious coating, find out which type of early h...