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HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Thomas (Thomas Engine Adventures)
The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! Thomas has always wanted to go fishing. But when some fish get trapped in his boiler, it’s not quite what he expected! Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Engine Adventures is the perfect introduction to Thomas for children aged 3 up. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan. These fun, short stories come with a fun, bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£6.52
Transworld Publishers Ltd Chasing the Italian Dream: Escape and unwind with bestselling author Jo Thomas
From the bestselling author of Escape to the French Farmhouse comes a deliciously feel-good story about making your dreams come true, set in sun-kissed southern Italy.'A tale full of wonderful characters, sunshine, food and romance. A winning recipe!' Katie Fforde--------------------------A summer escape she'll never forget . . .Lucia has worked hard as a lawyer in Wales, aiming for a big promotion she hopes will shortly come her way. Finally taking a well-earned break at her grandparents' house in southern Italy, the sunshine, lemon trees and her nonna's mouth-watering cooking make her instantly feel at home.But she's shocked to learn that her grandfather is retiring from the beloved family pizzeria and will need to sell. Lucia can't bear the thought of the place changing hands - especially when she discovers her not-quite-ex-husband Giacomo wants to take it over!Then bad news from home forces Lucia to re-evaluate what she wants from life. Is this her chance to carry on the family tradition and finally follow her dreams?-----------------------------Readers have fallen sure with Chasing the Italian Dream'The perfect escape''This book is like summer on a page''I loved getting whisked away to Italy'If you love Jo's books, her newest summer novel, Summer at the Ice Cream Cafe, is out now!
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Wheels (Thomas Engine Adventures)
Spencer has to take the Duke and Duchess to Lord Callan’s birthday ball, but Thomas and his friends think there are quicker ways to travel! How many wheels will deliver the Duke and Duchess to Callan Castle? Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£5.57
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Thomas Helps Hiro (Thomas Engine Adventures)
When Thomas causes Hiro to have an accident, he has to go and find his friend some new parts. But Thomas ends up wheel-deep in trouble himself! Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£3.99
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Thomas Goes on Holiday
Thomas is going on holiday! Join the little blue engine as he travels around the country visiting favourite holiday destinations in this delightful new picture book. Join Thomas as he puffs up Snowdon, zooms past Blackpool Tower, takes in the sights in London, and marvels at the seaside in Brighton! Thomas is on the trip of a lifetime and is meeting lots of new friends along the way. Enjoy the simple story and beautiful illustrations in this brand new picture book. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£7.21
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Dinosaurs
Thomas the Tank Engine meets the dinosaurs in this brand-new picture book. Thomas the Tank Engine isn’t afraid of anything & or is he? When dinosaurs are spotted on the Island of Sodor, it’s another engine who turns out to be the bravest of all. Featuring a terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, a spikey Triceratops and an enormous Diplodocus, this story will delight fans of dinosaurs and trains alike. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit as and essential part of our literary heritage. More Thomas stories to share: Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Spring Surprise – 9781405292917 Thomas & Friends: A Visit to London for Thomas the Tank Engine – 9781405281263
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Percy (Thomas Engine Adventures)
The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! Percy is a little engine who loves to be cheeky. He spends all day playing tricks on the other engines, but one day he has to be a very brave engine! Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£4.49
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Harold (Thomas Engine Adventures)
The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! Harold the Helicopter flies high over the island of Sodor! He believes he’s faster than all the engines, so Percy challenges him to a race! Who will win? Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£6.52
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Henry (Thomas Engine Adventures)
The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! Henry is a bright green engine. One day, he starts feeling poorly, and can’t get all his jobs done. Will The Fat Controller be able to make Henry feel better? Based on the classic tales from the Reverend W. Awdry, with a stunning, modern look. Thomas Engine Adventures is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. These fun, short stories come with a bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Perfect for bedtime. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£4.99
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: All About Thomas
Join Thomas as he travels around meeting his friends, both old and new! This colourful chunky board book introduces the brand-new younger Thomas style. With cute artwork and simple text in a chunky board that’s the perfect size for small hands, this is the perfect gift for young Thomas & Friends fans. Children will also love joining in saying Thomas’ name, pointing to his number 1 and making fun engine noises, too. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£6.29
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Robot
Get ready to be amazed with Thomas as Sodor welcomes the World Technology Fair! Thomas can't wait to see all the marvellous inventions at the fair! With a flying car, giant robot people and the fastest train in the world, the fair amazes all the people and engines of Sodor. But Thomas is worried he and the other steam engines will not be needed anymore. When thieves arrive at the fair, can Thomas show everyone just how useful a steam engine can be? A beautifully-illustrated picture book with another action-packed adventure for Thomas and some new friends! Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£7.21
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Royal Engine
Join Thomas and The Fat Controller on a journey to meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in this beautiful picture book! The Fat Controller has been invited to London to be given an award by the Queen! Thomas must take him to his destination, but they are faced with many obstacles along the way. They even meet a shiny royal engine named Duchess, who is also in a big hurry! Will Thomas get The Fat Controller to London's Victoria Station on time? Accompanied by stills from the TV special, The Royal Engine, and a cover illustrated in the Awdry tradition, this adventure is bound to thrill both royal fans and all lovers of Thomas the little blue engine. Other picture books about Thomas the Tank Engine include: Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Dinosaurs 9781405293112 Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Spring Surprise – 9781405292917 Thomas & Friends: A Day at the Football – 9781405289238 Thomas & Friends: A Visit to London for Thomas the Tank Engine – 9781405281263 Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£7.21
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Thomas Goes on Safari
Thomas is ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Thomas is excited to join Nia on safari in Kenya. But when he gets scared by the wild animals, Nia must teach him how useful they can be! Will Thomas be brave and make some new friends along the way? A beautifully-illustrated picture book with an action-packed adventure for Thomas and his friends. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit as and essential part of our literary heritage. Also available:Thomas the Hero 9781405296755The Story of Thomas 9781405297448Happy Birthday, Thomas 9781405297240
£7.99
Egmont UK Ltd Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Really Useful Gift Tin
All aboard with Thomas and the Steam Team in this Really Useful Tin. Inside, Thomas fans will find a Thomas Engine Adventure story, a Little Book of Engines activity book and a Really Useful colouring pad, plus fun stickers of all their favourite characters. The books included are: Thomas & Friends: Thomas - All aboard for an engine adventure! Thomas has always wanted to go fishing. But when some fish get trapped in his tank, it's not quite what he expected! Little Book of Engines Activity Book - Learn all about Thomas and the Steam Team in this fun-packed activity book. Really Useful Engines Colouring Pad - Join Thomas and his friends for some colouring fun! Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: The Snowy Special (Thomas Engine Adventures)
One snowy day, The Fat Controller asks Henry to pull the Snowy Special – a train full of presents! But the rails are icy and slippery, and it’s still snowing. Will Henry be able to deliver the presents for Christmas? This festive Christmas book is perfect for children ages 3, 4 and 5. Engine Adventures is the newest series in the Thomas Range. Children will love meeting Thomas and his engine friends. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan. These fun, short stories come with a fun, bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Look out for more books in the Thomas Engine Adventures series: Thomas & Friends: The Snowy Surprise Thomas & Friends: The Last Train for Christmas Thomas & Friends: Thomas Thomas & Friends: Percy Thomas & Friends: James Thomas & Friends: Thomas' New Friend Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Wheels
£6.52
Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. Thomas Saves Easter! (Thomas & Friends)
£9.00
Carlton Books Ltd Thomas and Friends King of the Railway Thomas Friends
A companion to the new special film King of the Railway, this book features profiles on all the much-loved Thomas and Friends characters - and all you need to know about the new faces in the new film - Stephen, Millie, Caitlin and Connor and the Earl of Sodor.
£7.29
Nick Hern Books Mr Thomas
'You see, Brenda, I'm not like other men...' In a dingy London bedsit in the late 1950s, George is planning a night on the town with his friend Gordon. Weaver wants to come too, and soon Mrs Tebbit, the landlady, has been invited. But when Mr Thomas shows up, the night takes a strange and sinister turn... Kathy Burke's first play is a gritty, darkly funny look at attitudes to homosexuality in the 1950s, a portrait of repressed sexuality and alcoholism – and an homage to the great masters of British theatre, Wilde, Coward, Pinter and Orton. Mr Thomas premiered at the Old Red Lion Theatre, London, in January 1990, directed by the playwright, and starring Ray Winstone as Weaver. Re-issued in this new edition, the play provides rich opportunities for theatre companies, and is a fascinating insight into the work of one of our best-loved actresses.
£9.99
Annick Press Ltd Thomas' Snowsuit
Another laugh-out-loud book from the author of The Paper Bag Princess! Thomas thinks his new snowsuit is the ugliest thing he has ever seen in his whole entire life. When his mother, his teacher, and even his principal try to get him to put it on, his answer is, “NNNNNO.” A newly designed Classic Munsch picture book introduces this tale of sartorial stubbornness to a young generation of readers.
£7.23
North Star Editions Thomas Jefferson
This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£28.79
Penguin Random House Children's UK Doubting Thomas
Thomas has very itchy nipples. It's really embarrassing. It's the most embarrassing secret he's ever had.So the question is – why are his nipples so itchy? Is it a rare and special gift or the worst thing to EVER happen to a boy?Only one thing is certain. Thomas and his best friends are in for an adventure that will take them from the sunshine of Australia to the streets of Paris . . .
£7.78
Orion Publishing Co Edward Thomas
Edward Thomas wrote most of his poems during active service in World War I - poems which search for the true self, and affirm the oneness of all experience.
£7.15
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: The Snowy Surprise (Thomas Engine Adventures)
It’s Christmas time on the Island of Sodor. But when a huge wintry snowstorm leaves one mountain town stranded, can Thomas and Percy team up to bring a happy Christmas to everyone in the village? This festive Christmas book is perfect for children ages 3, 4 and 5. Engine Adventures is the newest series in the Thomas Range. Children will love meeting Thomas and his engine friends. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan. These fun, short stories come with a fun, bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about lift and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Look out for more books in the Thomas Engine Adventures series: Thomas & Friends: The Snowy Special Thomas & Friends: The Last Train for Christmas Thomas & Friends: Thomas Thomas & Friends: Percy Thomas & Friends: James Thomas & Friends: The Thomas Way Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trusty Wheels
£6.52
University of Wales Press Dylan Thomas
This critical study covers the whole range of Dylan Thomas's writing, both poetry and prose, in an accessible appraisal of the work and achievement of a major and dynamic poet. It interrelates the man and his national-cultural background by defining in detail the Welshness of his poetic temperament and critical attitudes, as both man and poet. At the same time, it illustrates Thomas's wide knowledge of and impact on the long and varied tradition of poetry in English. In that connection, it delineates and delimits Thomas's relationship to surrealism, compares and contrasts his work with that of other poets of the 1930s and 1940s, and shows how its power survives his early death in 1953, in the decade of the 'Movement' poets and beyond. A major aspect of this book is the close textual analysis of the works quoted; it explores anew the recognition due to the man who wrote the work, and helps us to separate the intrinsic achievement of the work from the foisted perceptions of the 'legend'.
£9.19
Capstone Global Library Ltd Thomas Edison
The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?
£14.72
Arnoldsche Thomas Bohle
The Austrian ceramic artist Thomas Bohle is an extraordinary figure in the field of ceramic vessels. His double-walled objects, created at the wheel with technical perfection, effortlessly transcend the boundaries between ceramic and free art. Their interior and exterior forms create an accentuated contrast which opens up an exciting dialogue between the vessel and the space. They appear as a consequence of the will for clear form and design, which is underscored by the sensual, haptic quality of the reduced burnt oxblood and celadon glazes. With clear elements and exciting correlations, Thomas Bohle opens up new dimensions for the art of the vessel as a fundamental possibility of abstract sculptural design. Numerous illustrations of individual objects, group photos and details are included, as well as expert essays to uncover the beauty of precise geometry combined with painterly glazes.
£48.60
Annick Press Ltd Thomas' Snowsuit
The hilarious story of Thomas' refusal to wear his new snowsuit--despite pleas from his mother, his teacher and even his principal--has been making readers laugh since its publication 25 years ago. This new, child-friendly board book edition, with revised text and including new artwork by Michael Martchenko, will make the familiar story even more appealing for toddlers and pre-schoolers.
£8.10
University College Dublin Press Thomas Kettle
Thomas Kettle: political activist, journalist, orator, poet, essayist, lawyer, nationalist MP, professor, recruiter, soldier and casualty of war. Born on 9 February 1880, he was killed in the opening minutes of the allied invasion of Ginchy on 9 September 1916, having insisted on leading his men into battle. A leader of the younger generation of constitutional nationalists in his own time, he was all but forgotten as a result of the radicalisation of Irish politics after 1916. His memory was largely kept alive by studies of Ireland's participation in the Great War and by his final poem, written for his daughter Betty, which has appeared in several collections of War poetry. But Thomas Kettle was more than a soldier and recruiter.Although he did not always choose the 'right side', Kettle in fact had a hand in nearly every major political struggle in early twentieth-century Ireland. His struggles with alcoholism and depression overshadowed his great promise, ensuring that his biography is as much a story of wasted potential as it is of great achievement.
£14.39
North Star Editions Thomas Jefferson
This informative book guides young readers through the early life, presidency, and legacy of Thomas Jefferson. The book also includes an "Issue Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£10.99
Orion Publishing Co Thomas the Rhymer
A minstrel lives by his words, his tunes, and sometimes by his lies. But when the bold and gifted young Thomas the Rhymer awakens the desire of the powerful Queen of Elfland, he finds that words are not enough to keep him from his fate. As the Queen sweeps him far from the people he has known and loved into her realm of magic, opulence - and captivity - he learns at last what it is to be truly human. When he returns to his home with the Queen's parting gift, his great task will be to seek out the girl he loved and wronged, and offer her at last the tongue that cannot lie.Award-winning author Ellen Kushner's inspired retelling of an ancient legend weaves myth and magic into a vivid contemporary novel about the mysteries of the human heart. Brimming with ballads, riddles, and magical transformations, here is the timeless tale of a charismatic bard whose talents earn him a two-edged otherworldly gift.
£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: Pocket Library
This fantastic slipcase of 6 little board books features appealing images of Thomas and his friends from the All Engines Go TV show together with rhyming text. This brightly coloured Thomas & Friends Pocket Library is the perfect size to go in a pocket or bag, so young children can enjoy it here, there and everywhere! This Thomas & Friends Pocket Library slipcase with six books features images of favourite characters from the All Engines Go TV show with rhyming text, making it a pleasure for parents, grandparents, relatives and carers to read, while young children will enjoy looking at the pictures and helping to turn the sturdy board pages. The six board books jave rhyming text about the following popular characters:ThomasPercyKanaDieselNiaCarly and Sandy Young children will also enjoy placing the book back covers together in the right order to reveal a big picture of Thomas and his friends. The slipcase is small enough to carry with you, so the books can entertain children wherever you go. The Thomas and Friends Pocket Library is a great collection for young children to enjoy again and again. It’s a must-have for every child! The books are great for bedtime reading and also make perfect party bag fillers. The Thomas & Friends Pocket Library is now more eco-friendly too: the plastic shrinkwrap has been removed and instead the slipcase has a cardboard flap around the books and a small sticker to hold it closed. Look out for other young Thomas publishing including:Thomas & Friends Pocket LibraryThomas & Friends Little Learners Pocket LibraryThomas & Friends FeelingsThomas & Friends Peep! Peep! Potty StarThomas & Friends Potty Star! Sticker ActivityThomas & Friends 12 Engines of ChristmasThomas & Friends Puzzle PalsThomas & Friends Magnet BookThomas & Friends The Lost SheepThomas & Friends A Day at the ZooThomas & Friends Thomas and Bruno storybookThomas & Friends Chasing Rainbows storybookThomas & Friends Annual
£6.66
Penguin Books Ltd Thomas Paine Reader
This major collection demonstrates the extent to which Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an inspiration to the Americans in their struggle for independence, a passionate supporter of the French Revolution and perhaps the outstanding English radical writer of his age. It contains all of Paine's major works including The Rights of Man, his groundbreaking defence of the revolutionary cause in France, Common Sense, which won thousands over to the side of the American rebels, and the first part of The Age of Reason (Part One), a ferocious attack on Christianity. The shorter pieces - on capital punishment, social reform and the abolition of slavery - also confirm the great versatility and power of this master of democratic prose.
£12.99
Beta-Plus Thomas Griem: Homes
The first monograph of renowned architect and interior designer Thomas Griem, featuring projects in London (5 projects), Hong Kong (2), Paris, Mallorca (3) and Ibiza. Thomas opened TG Studio in 2011 and this new book is a testament to the success of the studio's creativity and approach to architecture and interior design. Thomas Griem trained in London at the University of Westminster and at the Architectural Association. He has also made furniture and lights, and has always been fascinated by the making, designing and creating of not only buildings or interior spaces, but products. His work as an architect has been diverse, however he found that his passion lay in designing timeless beautiful homes. It has always been exceptionally important for Thomas to genuinely respond to the particular requirements of the client, the site and significantly the budget.
£76.50
Parthian Books Edward Thomas and Wales
Edward Thomas and Wales offers a fascinating re-evaluation of Thomas's writing. Bringing together for the first time the prose and poetry centred in Thomas's ancestral land of Wales, it explores the `Welshness' of Thomas's work and of Thomas himself.
£10.03
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas & Friends: 1001 Stickers
A brand-new Thomas sticker activity book with over 1001 stickers! Join Thomas, the Steam Team and a whole host of new friends in their latest adventure on Sodor and beyond! Packed with mazes, colouring, puzzles and spot the differences, this action-packed activity book is the perfect gift for Thomas fans. Plus there's over 1001 stickers to use throughout the book. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£7.99
Manchester University Press The Roaring Girl: Thomas Middleton & Thomas Dekker
An annotated edition of an important Jacobean comedy, which is currently receiving greater attention from critics and on stage because the leading character is based on a famous personality of the time, Moll Cutpurse. The history of Moll Cutpurse and its subsequent influence on the women's movement and feminist concerns make this book relevant to women's study courses and this is edition incorporates variant readings found in only one copy of the quarto.
£17.89
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Sir Thomas More
This edition of Sir Thomas More is the first to bring the play into the context of a major Shakespeare series, to provide a substantial critical analysis, and to offer a comprehensive modern stage history. The introduction deals with issues such as the strange involvement of the anti-Catholic spy-hunter Anthony Munday as chief dramatist, the place of Sir Thomas More as a Catholic martyr in Protestant late Elizabethan culture, and the play's representation of a multi-cultural London.The text itself, supported by a searching and detailed commentary, adopts a distinctive presentation that enables readers to keep track of the manuscript and the hands that produced it, whilst engaging with the play as a fascinating theatrical piece. Sir Thomas More deals with matters so controversial that it may never have reached performance on stage. The authors' determination to deal with rioting and religious politics led to a play that is compelling in its own right but also intriguing as a document of what could, and could not, be articulated in the early modern public theatre. Surviving only as a manuscript text on which Shakespeare was thought to have worked, it can be considered to be the most important play manuscript of the period, owing to its highly complex witness to collaboration between dramatists and to censorship.
£15.99
Biteback Publishing Thomas Tuchel: Rulebreaker
When Thomas Tuchel arrived at Chelsea in January 2021, having been unceremoniously sacked by PSG, few could imagine that a mere four months later he would be leading the Blues to victory in the UEFA Champions League final. Tuchel inherited a misfiring Chelsea side that he quickly galvanised with his exciting attacking style and brilliant tactical thinking. But who is Thomas Tuchel? Fans of his former clubs PSG, Borussia Dortmund and Mainz would describe him as one of the best football managers in the world. An innovator, tactician, rulebreaker and sometimes controversialist, Tuchel went from a youth manager with Mainz to the top of the Bundesliga with Dortmund in just five years. He has identified and nurtured rising talents, such as André Schürrle and Christian Pulisic, and has also managed dressing rooms full of superstars, including Neymar and Kylian Mbappé. This is the definitive story of Thomas Tuchel: from his early days as an academy player at Augsburg and as a young manager at Mainz, to his successful but conflict-laden stint at Dortmund, his bittersweet tenure at PSG and finally his arrival mid-season at Chelsea. Compelling and revealing, Thomas Tuchel: Rulebreaker provides a fascinating insight into the life and mind of one of the most exciting coaching talents in football today.
£16.99
University of Wales Press R. S. Thomas
At his death in 2000, R.S. Thomas was widely considered to be one of the major poets of the English-speaking world, having been nominated for the Nobel prize for Literature. With Dylan Thomas, R.S. Thomas is probably Wales' best-known poet internationally. Tony Brown provides an introduction to R.S. Thomas' life and work, as well as new perspectives and insights for those already familiar with the poetry. His approach is broadly chronological, interweaving life and work in order to evaluate Thomas' poetic achievement. In addition to presenting a full discussion of Thomas' poetry, and its movements over time between personal, spiritual and political concerns, Tony Brown also examines Thomas' contribution to the culture of Wales, not just in his writing but also his political interventions and activism on behalf of Welsh language and culture.
£9.19
New Haven Publishing Ltd Thomas Hardy's Christmas
It was a tradition with the Hardy family, late on Christmas Eve, for the local singers and musicians gather together at the family home at Higher Bockhampton for a glass of cider and a warming by the log fire. Meanwhile, they prepared their music scores and candles, prior to setting out on foot to entertain the locals by serenading them with Christmas carols at their front doors. The musicians included Hardy’s father Thomas (violin), and his grandfather Thomas (cello). Hardy recreated this scene in his novel Under the Greenwood Tree (published in 1872), where ‘Hardy’ became ‘Dewy’, the cottage ‘Lewgate’, and the choir, the ‘Mellstock Quire’. Although Hardy had difficulty in embracing the Christian faith, he adored it’s joyous traditions, reliving them vicariously in Under the Greenwood Tree, and so may we!
£14.72
Random House USA Inc Thomas & Friends: Blue Train, Green Train (Thomas & Friends)
£8.26
HarperCollins Publishers The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine (Thomas & Friends Picture Books)
The perfect introduction to Thomas the Tank Engine! This is a beautifully-illustrated story about Thomas the little blue Tank Engine, who worked really hard on The Fat Controller's railway. Every day he puffed around Sodor shunting trucks and pulling freight. But what he dreamed about was having his very own branch line… Thomas & Friends is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller’s railway. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£7.99
Abrams Thomas O'Brien: Library House
Thomas O’Brien’s name has long been synonymous with vintage elegance, modernism, and warm, livable design, so it’s no surprise that his luxurious homes in Bellport, Long Island, have attracted significant attention. Thomas O’Brien: Library House captures the gorgeous architecture, interiors, lush gardens, and myriad collections of the effortlessly formal and classic home and design studio (The Library) next door to his celebrated Academy house. In describing the process of imagining and building this dream project—a new house that looks as if it had been built over generations—the book also provides a view into how the author and his husband and fellow AD100 designer, Dan Fink, live and work. Stunning original photography documents this incredible, historically detailed residence and showcases O’Brien’s keen design sense and his expert eye through a lifetime of collecting art, antiquities, furniture, books, tableware, textiles, and more. Including behind-the-scenes stories about the extraordinary property and exclusive insight into O’Brien’s passion for gardens, this new book is an obsessive design companion and an aspirational guide to living a beautiful life in a beautiful home.
£45.00
Irish Academic Press Ltd Thomas Meagher: Forgotten Father of Thomas Francis Meagher
£27.99
Carcanet Press Ltd Selected Poems: Thomas Kinsella
Thomas Kinsella is among the most distinguished modern poets. His work over fifty years has challenged and enriched the poetic landscape. Rooted in locality, Kinsella's poetry employs myth and modernism in explorations that range from intense lyricism to political satire and social commentary. This representative selection of the poetry he has published from 1956 to 2006 invites readers to explore the range of his poetic world.
£14.99
Permuted Press Brooklyn Thomas Isnt Here
“Vail’s subtle touches of magical realism enrich her insights about the difficulties of young womanhood without overwhelming them. This has charm to spare.” -Starred Publisher’s Weekly Review Her best friend is missing, her career is a disaster, she’s stuck living with her parents, and now her heart isn’t beating. Can Brooklyn Thomas confront her past to save her present?Summer is off to a bad start and getting worse. Brooklyn Thomas is pretty sure she’s mostly dead. She can’t feel her heart beat and she’s disappearing: her reflection keeps vanishing from mirrors. No one else seems to notice. Not her coworkers at the artisanal doughnut shop she works at after failing at her high-paying marketing job. Not her crush, whom she keeps humiliating herself in front of. Not her parents, whose basement suite she’s stuck living in now that she can’t afford rent anymore. To top i
£11.69
Cranthorpe Millner Publishers The Sacrificing of Thomas Cranmer
Friday 20th March 1556: Thomas Cranmer is alone in his cell in the Bocardo Prison, Oxford. The first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury. The first Archbishop of Canterbury to have a wife. The first Archbishop of Canterbury to have legitimate children. Tomorrow, on the 21st of March 1556, he will pay the ultimate sacrifice. He will be the first Archbishop of Canterbury to be burned at the stake.
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HarperCollins Publishers Thomas Friends Annual 2025
Ideal purchase for young fans of Thomas & FriendsFarshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023)Let's race into action with the Thomas & Friends Annual 2025!Featuring all your favourite engines including Thomas, Percy, Diesel, Nia, Kana and Bruno, there's loads of fun content to entertain all Thomas fans including exciting stories, a boardgame, odd ones out, memory games, matching pairs, dot-to-dots, a timed challenge, tracing activities, spot the differences, follow the lines, profiles and lots of colouring, counting and early learning concepts fun.It includes four great all-action stories:The Christmas MountainBells are RingingThe Great Bubbly BuildAshima's Amazing ArrivalLook out for other great Thomas & Friends storybooks and board books available in bookshops, supermarkets, toy shops and online now.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-th
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