A funny retelling of an Indian folk tale from best-selling author Narinder Dhami.Bulbul would much rather sit at home under the mango tree than go to work. And anyway everyone in the village agrees that he is the worst barber in the whole world. Luckily his wife Ruby has a cunning plan to earn money – but first they must outwit a notorious band of thieves!This comical version of a traditional Indian story from best-selling author Narinder Dhami has entertaining black-and-white illustrations by Amberin Huq and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with brilliant books to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2, with book-banded stories by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence, covering a wide range of genres and topics. With charming illustrations and online guided reading notes... Views: 678
Falling… Towards the beast with a thousand eyes… The beast that lives in the mist…Jacob Conway is a Junior reporter with the WMC, the World Media Corporation. And he hates heights! So why… oh why… would anyone want to assign him to one of the most prestigious, and tallest, of the city states in the Americas?When a terrorist bomb explodes in the heart of The Capitol, killing at least twenty-three diners, Jacob is sent, along with his colleague Yuri Dobryivechir, to investigate. Was the bombing somehow connected to the recent capitol one disaster and the clandestine activities of the WMC? And what does it have to do with the recent disappearances of the WMC reporter Kyle Anders and the mysterious Ezra Caine?Was his assignment a mistake? A coincidence? And why is he suspect number one? Views: 678
I just landed my dream job as an editor at the esteemed publisher, Astra Books, and my client is the infamous sci-fi writer Derek Hamilton. The greatest writer of our generation—in my opinion. But it's not as wonderful as I thought it would be. I can't get this guy to respond to my emails, texts, or phone calls. Whenever I get him on the phone, he's a jerk that hangs up on me. He's a pain in the you-know-where. Yes, he's gorgeous...but he makes my life a living hell. When I corner him at his penthouse, I discover that he hasn't submitted his manuscript because he's too busy with his day job...as an aeronautical engineer. The guy owns his own company building rockets and other innovations. He's also a professor of engineering at NYU. Of course he doesn't have time to write his next book...with a schedule like that. But I have to get him to write this book otherwise I'm going... Views: 678
Beast: Former hip-hop artist Ebony "The Beast" Trent has wrapped her persona around herself like a protective wall of bitterness. Belinda Jansen is confident, intelligent, sexy, and—to Ebony's fascination—not the least bit intimidated by Ebony's beastly demeanor. Can Beauty truly tame The Beast?Awaken: Local celebrity chef Chayse Carmichael has achieved a level of success she'd only imagined while learning to cook. But when free-spirited Georgia peach Serena Frasier walks into her restaurant, Chayse realizes that success doesn't always bring happiness if you don't have someone special to share it with. Does love at first sight truly exist?Stiletto: Music mogul Cass Phillips barely has a moment to sleep, let alone build a relationship. But an unexpected encounter with shoe designer Faith Shaw leads her to believe that maybe fairy tales do come true. Can true love really conquer all?Six women find themselves in their own real-life fairy... Views: 678
