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Peter, Phyllis and Roberta s lives change overnight when their father is taken away by two strangers. They move from the comfort of their London home to a small country cottage, and are left to their own devices while their mother writes day and night to support the family. But with their new poverty comes more freedom than they ever dreamed of, and the railway line at the bottom of their garden offers the trio a world of new friendships that will change their lives forever.A tale of blissful independence and adventure, Edith Nesbit s beloved children s classic is a timeless story of joy, hope and the importance of family.This Macmillan Collector s Library edition of The Railway Children features the beautiful illustrations of C. E. Brock, and an afterword by editor and publisher Anna South.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much-loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure.

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Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Railway Children Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this charming edition of The Railway ChildrenFather is in trouble, and Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis have to leave their home in London and go into hiding in the countryside. Boys and girls are only little men and women. And we are much harder and hardier than they are. Each day, the children run down to the nearby railway station, where they say good morning to the Station Master and hello to Perks the Porter and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father.Little do they know that the stranger on board the 9:15 a.m. train might be able to help track him down...Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics:9780241444313 The Little Prince9780241663554 The Jungle Book9780241568811 Charlotte s Web9780241688243 Little Women9780241688250 Peter Pan9780241688267 The Railway Children9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz9780241655702 Watership Down9780241663578 The Worst Witch9780241663547 David Copperfield9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump9780241623916 The Dark is Rising9780241411162 The Secret Garden9780241411148 Black Beauty9780241411155 Dracula9780241425121 Frankenstein9780241425138 Wuthering Heights9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes9780241411193 A Christmas Carol9780241621196 Grimms Fairy Tales9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen s Fairy Tales

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Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of The Railway Children. When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country. The children seek solace in the nearby railway station, and make friends with Perks the Porter and the Station Master himself. Each day, Roberta, Peter and Phyllis run down the field to the railway track and wave at the passing London train, sending their love to Father. Little do they know that the kindly old gentleman passenger who waves back holds the key to their father s disappearance. One of the best-loved classics of all time, with a wonderful introduction by Jacqueline Wilson.

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When Roberta, Peter and Phyllis s father is taken away and they move to a tiny cottage in the countryside, the only advantage is the nearby railway. Join them on their adventures as they befriend all those who work with the trains, prevent a railway disaster and try to discover the truth behind their father s disappearance.The Railway Children, a much-loved children s classic, was first published in 1906 and has never been out of print.

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Roberta, Phyllis and Peter have their comfortable lives in London thrown into disarray by the unexpected disappearance of their father. They are forced to move to a small cottage in the countryside with their mother, who struggles to make ends meet by writing books. The children find solace in a stretch of railway track and the station nearby, and befriend the railway porter, who teaches them about running the station, and an old gentleman who takes the 9.15 train every day. Through this love of the trains they are led on many exciting adventures, including a quest to discover the secret of their fatherâ ™s disappearance.One of the most popular childrenâ ™s books ever written, E. Nesbitâ ™s tale has enchanted generations of readers since it was first released in 1906. It has been adapted for the screen and the stage many times, and its story of innocence, intrigue and discovery remains perfectly poignant today.

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Stand firm said Peter, and wave like mad! They were not railway children to begin with. When their Father mysteriously leaves home Roberta (everyone calls her Bobbie), Phyllis and Peter must move to a small cottage in the countryside with Mother. It is a bitter blow to leave their London home, but soon they discover the hills and valleys, the canal and of course, the railway. But with the thrilling rush and rattle and roar of the trains comes danger too. Will the brave trio come to the rescue? And most importantly, can they solve the disappearance of their Father? BACKSTORY: Find out all about steam trains and learn what it was really like to be a child in Edwardian times.

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When Father goes away with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are shattered. They and their mother have to move from their comfortable London home to go and live in a simple country cottage, where Mother writes books to make ends meet.However, they soon come to love the railway that runs near their cottage, and they make a habit of waving to the Old Gentleman who rides on it. They befriend the porter, Perks, and through him learn railway lore and much else.They have many adventures, and when they save a train from disaster, they are helped by the Old Gentleman to solve the mystery of their father s disappearance, and the family is happily reunited.

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When Father goes away with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are shattered. They and their mother have to move from their comfortable London home to go and live in a simple country cottage, where Mother writes books to make ends meet.However, they soon come to love the railway that runs near their cottage, and they make a habit of waving to the Old Gentleman who rides on it. They befriend the porter, Perks, and through him learn railway lore and much else.They have many adventures, and when they save a train from disaster, they are helped by the Old Gentleman to solve the mystery of their father s disappearance, and the family is happily reunited.

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About the series: The series Tenn ELI Readers is divided into 3 levels according to the language level of the readers. It s in line with the indications of the Common European Framework of Reference for Language and comprise useful language certification exercises. This ensures that learners will meet language and structures they have already studied or which are commensurate with their level, making reading an achievable, enjoyable and stimulating experience. Stages: Stage 1 Elementary (600 headwords) A1 Movers Stage 2 Pre-Intermediate (800 headwords) A2 Flyers/KET Stage 3 Intermediate (1000 headwords) B1 PET When their father is sent away, three children and their mother move to a new home in the country. They are sad at the beginning of their new life, but they make a new friend along the way and have a lot of adventures.

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Although E. Nesbit regarded her poetry as her most important work, it is her children s books (written to keep the house going ) that ensured her lasting fame and which are still enjoyed with such affection today. Her readers have their oen favourites, but the film version of THE RAILWAY CHILDREN, with Jenny Agutter as Roberta, the eldest daughter of the man unjustly sent to prison, and the Bernard Cribbins as the friendly railway porter, brought the book to a new generation of readers who love it for Roberta s courage and the satisfaction of the ending when her father is vindicated and restored to his family. The film is regularly shown on British Television.

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As the fog thickens and the smoky dark sweeps across the capital, strange stories emerge from all over the city. A jilted lover returns as a demon to fulfill his revenge in Kensington, and a seance becomes a life and death struggle off Regents Canal. In the borough of Lambeth, stay clear of the Old House in Vauxhall Walk and be careful up in Temple—there’s something not right about the doleful, droning hum of the telegram wires overhead . . . Join Elizabeth Dearnley on this atmospheric tour through the Big Smoke, a city which has long fueled the imagination of writers of the weird and supernormal. Waiting in the shadowy streets are tales from writers such as Charlotte Riddell, Lettie Galbraith, and Violet Hunt, who delight in twisting the urban myths and folk stories of the city into pieces of masterful suspense and intrigue. This collection will feature a map motif and notes before each story, giving readers the real-world context for these hauntings and encounters, and allowing the modern reader to seek out the sites themselves—should they dare.

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The Enchanted Castle by E. Nesbit is a delightful children s fantasy novel that whisks readers away on a magical adventure. The story follows three young siblings, Jerry, Jimmy, and Kathleen, who stumble upon an enchanted castle while exploring the countryside. Inside the castle, they encounter a mysterious golden statue, a magical ring, and a wish-granting creature named Mabel. As the children experiment with their newfound powers, they find themselves embroiled in a series of enchanting and sometimes humorous escapades. However, their innocent play soon leads to unintended consequences and unexpected challenges. This book is a charming tale that captures the wonder and innocence of childhood imagination. E. Nesbit s enchanting prose and imaginative settings transport readers to a magical realm where anything is possible. This timeless classic continues to captivate young readers, igniting their sense of wonder and reminding them of the limitless possibilities that lie within their own imaginations.

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When Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy discover a tunnel that leads to a castle, they pretend that it is enchanted. But when they discover a Sleeping Princess at the centre of a maze, astonishing things begin to happen. Amongst a horde of jewels they discover a ring that grants wishes.But wishes granted are not always wishes wanted, so the children find themselves grappling with invisibility, dinosaurs, a ghost and the fearsome Ugli-Wuglies before it is all resolved.This edition of The Enchanted Castle has forty-seven evocative illustrations by H.R. Millar.

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A brand new addition to Usborne Young Reading Series 2 , aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, building confidence and ability. The Railway Children is a re-telling of the beloved E. Nesbitt story following the story of three children growing up after their father is wrongly accused of spying.

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The mystery element kept me turning the pages but it was the superb characterisation that made the story stay with me. It taught me that it s never too late to remake yourself into someone better MALORIE BLACKMAN, TELEGRAPH The Secret Garden should be on every child s bookshelf THE TIMES There is an old-fashioned tenderness and joy to it; the sense that magic happens if you are observant and quiet and know it will SOPHIE DAHL A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic NEW YORK TIMES She put her hand in her pocket, drew out the key, and found it fitted the keyhole . . . she held back the swinging curtain of ivy and pushed back the door which opened slowly. Then she slipped through it, looking about her and breathing quite fast with excitement and wonder and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden Everybody at Misselthwaite Manor agrees that Mary Lennox is the most disagreeable child they have ever met. Pale, selfish and spoilt, the ten-year-old orphan has been sent from India to her uncle s estate and she is determined to hate everything about it. But the isolated house on the Yorkshire moors holds secrets that Mary cannot resist exploring: pitiful crying that echoes down the corridors at night and a hidden walled garden. When a robin leads Mary to the buried key, not only is the garden unlocked, but also her heart. And as the garden blooms, for the first time in her life, Mary discovers friendship. This is where the magic begins . . . A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children s literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie s War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children s Classics.

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Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Little Prince A beautiful clothbound hardback gift edition of one of the world s most beloved stories.Look at my planet. It is directly above us. But how far away it is!The timeless, enchanting story of the little prince who lives on a tiny planet with three volcanoes and a haughty flower, which he must protect from the baobabs, the bad seeds. The rulers of the other planets he visits all suffer from the cares and stupidities of the everyday world. Only the little prince, through his clear, loving eyes, knows that the simplest of things can be of the utmost importance.Translated by T. V. F. Cuffe, and with the original illustrations, the story is complete and unabridged.Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics: 9780241444313 The Little Prince 9780241663554 The Jungle Book 9780241568811 Charlotte s Web 9780241688243 Little Women 9780241688250 Peter Pan 9780241688267 The Railway Children 9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island 9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz 9780241655702 Watership Down 9780241663578 The Worst Witch 9780241663547 David Copperfield 9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump 9780241623916 The Dark is Rising 9780241411162 The Secret Garden 9780241411148 Black Beauty 9780241411155 Dracula 9780241425121 Frankenstein 9780241425138 Wuthering Heights 9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare 9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes 9780241411193 A Christmas Carol 9780241621196 Grimms Fairy Tales 9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen s Fairy Tales

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Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of The Neverending Story Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - including this highly anticipated 45th anniversary edition of The Neverending Story. Only the right name gives beings and things their reality. A wrong name makes everything unreal. That s what lies do - Michael EndeBastian is nobody s idea of a hero, least of all his own.Through the pages of an old book he discovers a mysterious magical world - a world of dragons, monsters, witches and GIANTS! A world that is doomed unless a human can save it...Can Bastian succeed in battling terrible foes and find the strength he needs to give the Empress a new name?Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics: 9780241444313 The Little Prince 9780241663554 The Jungle Book 9780241568811 Charlotte s Web 9780241688243 Little Women 9780241688250 Peter Pan 9780241688267 The Railway Children 9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island 9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz 9780241655702 Watership Down 9780241663578 The Worst Witch 9780241663547 David Copperfield 9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump 9780241623916 The Dark is Rising 9780241411162 The Secret Garden 9780241411148 Black Beauty 9780241411155 Dracula 9780241425121 Frankenstein 9780241425138 Wuthering Heights 9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare 9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes 9780241411193 A Christmas Carol 9780241621196 Grimms Fairy Tales 9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen s Fairy Tales

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Discover our collectable Puffin Clothbound Classic edition of Stig of the DumpPuffin Clothbound Classics are stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world, now including a beautiful 60th anniversary edition of Stig of the Dump, the poignant, humorous story of an unlikely friendship. King s modern classic from 1963 is enduringly loved because it contains so many irresistible ingredients - The TimesBarney is a solitary little boy, given to wandering off by himself. One day he is lying on the edge of a disused chalk-pit when it gives way and he lands in a sort of cave. Here he meets a boy wearing a rabbit skin and speaking in grunts. He names him Stig. Nobody believes Barney when he tells his family all about Stig, but they become great friends, learning each others ways and embarking on a series of unforgettable adventures.Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics: 9780241444313 The Little Prince 9780241663554 The Jungle Book 9780241568811 Charlotte s Web 9780241688243 Little Women 9780241688250 Peter Pan 9780241688267 The Railway Children 9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island 9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz 9780241655702 Watership Down 9780241663578 The Worst Witch 9780241663547 David Copperfield 9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump 9780241623916 The Dark is Rising 9780241411162 The Secret Garden 9780241411148 Black Beauty 9780241411155 Dracula 9780241425121 Frankenstein 9780241425138 Wuthering Heights 9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare 9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes 9780241411193 A Christmas Carol 9780241621196 Grimms Fairy Tales 9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen s Fairy Tales

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A collection of six timeless, classic stories: The Story of Heidi, Little Women, The Railway Children, Black Beauty, The Secret Garden and The Wizard of Oz.

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When five siblings - Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother, the Lamb - discover a sand-fairy in their gravel pit, they are jolly surprised and a little delighted. Even better, the Psammead is able to grant them wishes, although the magic wears off at the day s end. Unfortunately, all of the wishes the children make go hilariously wrong and they soon learn that their foolish desires are more likely to get them into trouble than get them what they want! Five Children and It has been loved by children - and their parents - for over a hundred years. And Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and Lamb will continue to be loved, with the appearance of Kate Saunders Five Children on the Western Front, an epic, heart-wrenching follow on from Five Children and It and the Psammead trilogy.

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Its eyes were on long horns like a snail s eyesâ ¦ it had ears like a bat s ears, and its tubby body was shaped like a spider s and covered with thick, soft furâ ¦ and it had hands and feet like a monkey s.â ˜Itâ ™ was the Psammead, the grumpy sand-fairy that could, if in the mood, grant a wish a day. When the five children befriend him they find that each wish granted often has a sting in its tail. Golden guineas are too difficult to spend, wings let them down in a most inconvenient way, and when they wish for Red Indians, the children forget that they can sometimes be a little warlike.Generations of children have come to love the fantasy and the whimsy of the stories in the classic book from the author of The Railway Children.

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Catch The Primrose Railway Children on your screens this winter with CBBC s adaptation starring Kevin McKidd!From multi-million bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson and inspired by E. Nesbit s timeless classic, The Primrose Railway Children is a gorgeous, heartwarming story of family secrets and new adventures. Sit back and enjoy the journey!Phoebe Robinson loves making up stories - just like her wonderful, imaginative Dad.When he mysteriously disappears, Phoebe, Perry, Becks and their mum must leave everything behind and move to a small cottage in the middle of nowhere.Struggling to feel at home and missing her Dad terribly, Phoebe s only distraction is her guinea pig Daisy. Until the family discover the thrilling steam trains at the railway station and suddenly, every day is filled with adventure.But Phoebe still can t help wondering, what is Mum hiding and more worryingly is Dad okay? It s a brave author who reimagines E. Nesbit s classic The Railway Children, but this thoroughly modern update by Jacqueline Wilson is a delight. - Daily Mail

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When the children dug a hole in the gravel-pit, they were very surprised at what they found. It was a Psammead, a sand-fairy, thousands of years old. It was a strange little thing - fat and furry, and with eyes on long stalks. It was often very cross and unfriendly, but it could give wishes - one wish a day. How wonderful! the children said. But wishes are difficult things. They can get you into trouble ...The Oxford Bookworms Library offers high-quality storytelling and a great reading experience, with a world wide range of classic and modern fiction, non-fiction and plays. Bookworms include original and adapted texts in seven carefully graded language stages (Starter to Stage 6), which take learners from beginner to advanced level.Key Features All Oxford Bookworms Library titles are fully illustrated. The Activities section at the back of each title has been extended to include extra activities before, while and after reading, helping students to interact with the text and get the most out of each story. Each title also has an Introduction, a Glossary of key topic words, and an informative About the Author section.

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A set of 6 much-loved stories from classic English literature for children, brought together by Puffin Classics in beautiful paperback cover designs. When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient sand fairy! Having a sand fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day, but the children don t realize all the trouble wishes can cause...

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Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this charming edition of Five Children and It. When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient Sand-fairy! Having a Sand-fairy for a pet means having one wish granted each day. But the children don t realize all the trouble wishes can cause...

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The characters from Five Children and It are back! This time they ve discovered part of a magic amulet that will grant their heart s desire. The kids must time-travel to find the other half of the amulet, setting off on a fantastic journey from Edwardian London to ancient Egypt, Babylon, Atlantis, the camps of Julius Caesar, and into a utopian future.

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Kniha Krotitelé draků z fialové řady nakladatelství Sun je součástí edice redukovaných děl světové literatury určené dětem ve věku od 9 do 11 let. Na začátku knihy najdou čtenáři přehled postav, který jim pomáhá lépe se orientovat v příběhu. Tato citlivě zkrácená adaptace díla Edith Nesbit vypráví dobrodružný příběh dětí, které se vydávají na neobyčejné výpravy za draky a zažívají vzrušující a napínavá dobrodružství. Kniha je vhodná pro děti, které rády čtou a chtějí si rozvíjet své čtenářské dovednosti. Krotitelé draků od E. Nesbitové je kouzelný a napínavý příběh plný fantazie, který zavede čtenáře do světa dobrodružství, přátelství a odvážných hrdinů. Tato kniha inspirovala mnoho spisovatelů, včetně J.K. Rowlingové, autorky slavných knih o Harrym Potterovi. Je to výjimečné dětské čtení, které rozvíjí představivost a ukazuje, jak důležitá je odvaha při překonávání překážek. Krotitelé draků je ideální volbou pro práci se čtenářským deníkem a nenásilně přivádí mladé čtenáře k zájmu o celé originální dílo světové literatury, které patří k povinné četbě pro školáky. Kniha je ideální pomůckou pro rozvoj čtenářských dovedností, vhodná do čtenářských deníků a pomáhá dětem nenásilně si osvojit světovou literaturu, která je zároveň povinnou četbou podporující vzdělanost.

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Beautiful hardback edition of The Three Railway EnginesIn The Three Railway Engines, we are introduced to Edward, Gordon and Henry, and find out how they came to be good friends.Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic stories about the world s best-loved tank engine with these stunning new hardback editions of the original â ˜Railway Seriesâ ™.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.Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Island, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas and his friends, Percy, Gordon, and Toby, and all the other engines that work on the Fat Controllerâ ™s railway.Have you collected all the classic adventures?Thomas the Tank Engine 9781405276511James the Red Engine 9781405276504The Three Railway Engines 9781405276498

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From the first steam trains to the high-speed bullet trains of today, Rise of the Railway tells the hidden stories of railway history â “ the inspired engineering, technical ingenuity, and sheer determination that forged the worldâ ™s railways.Award-winning writer and broadcaster Christian Wolmar reveals how the railways were built not just on bold vision and technical expertise, but also on wild gambles and trial and error â “ and how the new era of trains brought about sweeping changes in the lives of people around the world.This book details the lives and work of railway pioneers such as George Stephenson and John Stevens, and it explores and maps famous railways such as the Trans-Siberian Railway and the Orient Express. Key technological innovations are explained with in-depth illustrations, while stunning photographs and paintings bring railway history to life on the page. Gripping eyewitness accounts describe the railways of the past through the eyes of people who were there.Packed with colourful stories, technical insights, and beautiful images, Rise of the Railway is the ultimate ride along the rails of history.

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With the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton Darlington Railway being celebrated in 2025, an event rightly marking the dawn of the railway age which so transformed both Britain and the whole world, our modest contribution is to reissue this long out of print history of the North Eastern Railway written by one of the doyens of railway literature in the last century, Cecil J. Allen. The North Eastern Railway had one of the most fascinating and complex histories of all of the British railway companies. As evidence of this, at its formation in 1854, the NER absorbed no fewer than 53 public and 21 private companies. Its roots date back to the earliest days of the development of the wagonways, imperative to carry coals from the Durham and Northumberland mines to the sea. Huge personalities like George Stephenson, Edward and Joseph Pease and George Hudson are involved in its story as is the struggle to build the through trunk route linking the north and south which was to become the East Coast Main Line. Later, as the nineteenth century progressed, the NER s preoccupation was to protect its lucrative territories from the incursion of others, which it did with considerable success. Every aspect of the NER s history is considered in this concise but comprehensive volume from the engineering works required to carry its lines through the rugged terrain which it served, to the development of its locomotives and services and later its early efforts to electrify part of its network. This is an enthralling story, thoroughly researched and well written which will be appeal to all those interested in the history of Britain s railways.

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George Hudson was the greatest British railway entrepreneur of the 19th century. In 1848, he controlled over 1,000 miles of railway and, when it came to railway promotion, it seemed he could do no wrong. However, in early 1849 it came to light that some of his business methods had been less than ethical and he was forced to relinquish the chairmanship of each of his companies. His fall from grace was spectacular and his detractors, of whom there were many, were quick to denounce him as a fraudster, a charlatan and a crook. Even today, when the name George Hudson is mentioned, these same insults are often levelled at him. This new biography takes a fresh look at Hudsonâ ™s extraordinary life, from his humble beginnings as a farmerâ ™s boy, to becoming Lord Mayor of York before catching the railway bug. He was MP for Sunderland between 1845 and 1859\. After his fall from grace, Hudson endured a 20-year court battle with the York and North Midland Railway (subsequently the North Eastern Railway) for outstanding debts. Hudson made many mistakes in creating his railway empire, but did he deserve all the vitriol that still accompanies his reputation? In seeking to answer this question, Matthew Wells looks at the evidence, including what was said about Hudson during his lifetime and what Hudson himself had to say about the actions he took.

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Beautiful hardback edition of the classic Thomas Friends story: Thomas the Tank EngineIn Thomas the Tank Engine, Thomas runs up and down the track all day, but all he really wants is a branch line of his own â ¦Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends remain as popular as ever, loved by millions all over the world. Now rediscover the classic story about the world s best-loved tank engine with this stunning new hardback edition of the original â ˜Railway Seriesâ ™.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.Now millions of people across the world have grown up with the tales of Sodor Island, enchanted by the adventures of Thomas and his friends, Percy, Gordon, and Toby, and all the other engines that work on the Fat Controllerâ ™s railway.Have you collected all the classic adventures in the Railway Series?Thomas the Tank Engine 9781405276511James the Red Engine 9781405276504The Three Railway Engines 9781405276498

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The first global history of the epic early days of the iron railway  Railways, in simple wooden or stone form, have existed since prehistory. But from the 1750s onward the introduction of iron rails led to a dramatic technological evolution⠔one that would truly change the world.  In this rich new history, David Gwyn tells the neglected story of the early iron railway from a global perspective. Driven by a combination of ruthless enterprise, brilliant experimenters, and international cooperation, railway construction began to expand across the world with astonishing rapidity. From Britain to Australia, Russia to America, railways would bind together cities, nations, and entire continents. Rail was a tool of industry and empire as well as, eventually, passenger transport, and developments in technology occurred at breakneck speed⠔even if the first locomotive in America could muster only 6 mph.  The Coming of the Railway explores these fascinating developments, documenting the early railway⠙s outsize social, political, and economic impact⠔carving out the shape of the global economy as we know it today.

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Set mainly in Uzbekistan between 1900 and 1980, The Railway introduces to us the inhabitants of the small town of Gilas on the ancient Silk Route. Among those whose stories we hear are Mefody-Jurisprudence, the town s alcoholic intellectual; Father Ioann, a Russian priest; Kara-Musayev the Younger, the chief of police; and Umarali-Moneybags, the old moneylender. Their colourful lives offer a unique and comic picture of a little-known land populated by outgoing Mullahs, incoming Bolsheviks, and a plethora of Uzbeks, Russians, Persians, Jews, Koreans, Tatars and Gypsies. At the heart of both the town and the novel stands the railway station - a source of income and influence, and a connection to the greater world beyond the town. Rich and picaresque, The Railway chronicles the dramatic changes felt throughout Central Asia in the early twentieth century.

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April, 1867. A train departs King s Cross station bound for Lincoln. Among the passengers is a man attired in the garb of one in high ecclesiastical office. He is accompanied by a brawny man carefully carrying a large leather bag, who ensures that they are not joined by any other travellers in their first-class compartment.Back at Scotland Yard that evening, Detective Inspector Colbeck is alerted to news of a brutal murder and robbery on the train. The urgent request for help from the Bishop of Lincoln states that a man has been shot dead and something of great value, a silver model of Lincoln Cathedral, has been stolen.Colbeck is more and more intrigued by the case as he and Sergeant Leeming follow the lines of inquiry, and he is convinced that the killer and thief is still close at hand. But with the city bursting at the seams for the annual Horse Fair, the timing is far from ideal and further complicates a challenging case for the Railway Detective. A classically told crime series with historical background and railway focus used to great effect Marston made the Top 50 Most Borrowed Adult Author list in the most recent PLR figures Over a million copies of the series sold to date in the UK trade alone - Marston is on track to continue as one of A B s bestselling authors The TV rights to the Railway Detective series have been sold

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Winner of the NCR Book Award A naive young man, a railway enthusiast and radio buff, was caught up in the fall of the British Empire at Singapore in 1942. He was put to work on the Railway of Death - the Japanese line from Thailand to Burma. Exhaustively and brutally tortured by the Japanese for making a crude radio, Lomax was emotionally ruined by his experiences. Almost 50 years after the war, however, his life was changed by the discovery that his interrogator, the Japanese interpreter, was still alive - their reconciliation is the culmination of this extraordinary story.

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A puzzling locked-room mystery that puts someone Oldroyd loves in terrible danger…When a film shoot on Wharfedale’s vintage railway turns into a grisly crime scene, DCI Oldroyd’s idyllic visit to the countryside with his partner Deborah is well and truly stopped in its tracks. One of the film’s stars has been shot dead in a train carriage while the cameras rolled outside. But nobody else went in—or came out. Has the killer really pulled off the perfect, impossible crime?Scouring the victim’s past for clues, Oldroyd soon unearths a string of heartbroken lovers and a mountain of unpaid debts, each adding to the growing list of suspects. But before he can determine who the culprit is, there’s the small matter of figuring out how they did it. A potential connection to a previous tragedy offers Oldroyd a much-needed lead…Whoever the perpetrator is, they are ruthless and determined to avoid detection, and when a railway worker starts joining the dots, they are quickly silenced—for good. But as Oldroyd gets ever closer to the truth, it’s only a matter of time before he is given a chilling warning to back off.Perhaps Deborah should have stayed somewhere safe…

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Manchester, 1944Alison is thriving in her rewarding role at the railways. But when family tragedy strikes, her world is turned upside down.Persephone is struggling with matters of the heart. Can she muster up the courage to tell Matt how she truly feels?Colette is slowly learning to embrace life again after she left Tony. But will he ever let her move on?Join the railway girls as they journey through life, love and war.__________________________________________Readers LOVE the Railway Girls: Make yourself a cuppa and find a comfy spot on the sofa because you are not going to be able to put this down I simply cannot wait for the next one - I am hooked! Gives a vivid picture of women s lives in wartime Manchester Dramatic, intriguing and sprinkled with plenty of wit and heart It s just like catching up with old friends

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As the hugely popular Llangollen Railway recovers from a financially troubled Lockdown period, we are delighted to present this 120 page hardback photographic album of the railway at its brilliant best!

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Easy, mouthwatering comfort food and mostly Mexican-American recipes from one of social media’s biggest stars.Step into the heart of Edith Galvez’s home—her kitchen, where simplicity meets flavor. For the first time, Edith shares her most cherished recipes in her debut cookbook, In Edith’s Kitchen. Perfect for families on the go, this cookbook features quick and satisfying weeknight staples like Chicken with Alfredo Pasta. You’ll also find lazy weekend dinners such as Mississippi Pot Roast, comforting classics including Huevos Rancheros and Enchiladas Rojas, and of course decadent desserts like Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake and Mexican Tiramisu. Packed with a variety of nourishing recipes and sprinkled with the love and care that made Edith a social media favorite, this cookbook is your invitation to flavorful, heartfelt cooking without intimidation. Growing up, Edith spent summers on her family’s ranch in Mexico, savoring the vibrant street foods sold by esquites and paletas vendors and learning treasured recipes and techniques from her abuela and mother. As she built her own family, she had to balance their busy lives while still enjoying delicious meals. What began as a personal outlet for her shyness and anxiety became a career when Edith’s ASMR-style cooking videos skyrocketed her to fame. Her quiet approach resonated with the Latino community, breaking language barriers and inviting fans into her world. Viral hits like pasta carbonara and chile rellenos quickly established her as a go-to source for Mexican-American cooking, beloved by new and seasoned cooks alike. In Edith’s Kitchen has delicious dishes for every meal of the day and is a perfect addition to any home cook’s collection.

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It will make you laugh and it will make you cry: Felix The Railway Cat is the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling, extraordinary tale of a close-knit community and its amazing bond with a very special cat. The global sensation Daily Telegraph________ When Felix arrived at Yorkshire s Huddersfield Train Station as an eight-week-old kitten, no one knew just how important this little ball of fluff would become.Although she has a vital job to do as Senior Pest Controller , Felix is much more than just an employee of TransPennine Express. Felix changes lives in surprising ways. She is always ready to leap into action and save the day: from bringing a boy with autism out of his shell to providing comfort to a runaway child shivering on the platform one night.So when tragedy hits the team at Huddersfield, it is only Felix who can pull them back together. But a chance friendship with a commuter that she waits for her on the platform every morning finally gives Felix the recognition she deserves, catapulting her to international stardom . . . Royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to Prostate Cancer UK (registered charity 1005541, SC039332).

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London 1851. With the opening of the Great Exhibition at hand, interest is mounting in the engineering triumphs of the railways, but not everyone feels like celebrating.In an audacious attack, the London to Birmingham mail train is robbed and derailed, causing many casualties. Planned with military precision, this crime proves a challenge to Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck who fights to untangle a web of murder, blackmail and destruction.As Colbeck closes in on the criminal masterminds, events take an unexpected turn when the beautiful Madeleine, daughter of the injured train driver, becomes a pawn in the criminals game. With time running out, good and evil, new and old, battle against each other. But will the long arm of the law have speed on its side?The Railway Detective is an action-packed dip into murky 1850s London. Full of historical detail, unexpected twists and memorable characters, this is a mystery that will surprise you at every turn.

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Tragedy strikes close to the Detective Department when an old friend of Superintendent Tallis walks to meet a speeding train head on. The suicide, prompted by the disappearance of the man s wife, has shocked the local community and leaves plenty for Inspector Robert Colbeck, the Railway Detective, to uncover. Whispers and rumours abound but did the dead man, Captain Randall, really take his own life in repentance for some harm he did his wife?

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Edith Hamilton buoyantly captures the spirit and achievements of the Greek civilization for our modern world.

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Does racial discrimination harm Black children s sense of self?The Doll Test illuminated its devastating toll.Dr. Kenneth Clark visited rundown and under-resourced segregated schools across America, presenting Black children with two dolls: a white one with hair painted yellow and a brown one with hair painted black. Give me the doll you like to play with, he said. Give me the doll that is a nice doll. The psychological experiment Kenneth developed with his wife, Mamie, designed to measure how segregation affected Black children s perception of themselves and other Black people, was enlightening-and horrifying. Over and over again, the young children-some not yet five years old-selected the white doll as preferable, and the brown doll as bad. Some children even denied their race. Yes, said brown-skinned Joan W., age six, when questioned about her affection for the light-skinned doll. I would like to be white. What the Children Told Us is the story of the towering intellectual and emotional partnership between two Black scholars who highlighted the psychological effects of racial segregation. The Clarks story is one of courage, love, and an unfailing belief that Black children deserved better than what society was prepared to give them, and their unrelenting activism played a critical role in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. The Clarks decades of impassioned advocacy, their inspiring marriage, and their enduring work shines a light on the power of passion in an unjust world.

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With terror mounting in 1940 London, thousands of Guest Children were evacuated out of England to escape the bombings. Two of those children, Michael and Frances Hawksby, were never seen again. Randall Sturgess wanted to do his part in the war - but stayed home instead to look after his troubled younger brother. Impoverished, shamed as a coward, and running out of work options as veterans come home, when he s asked to investigate the disappearance of the Hawksby children, he agrees. Reluctantly leaving his brother behind, Randall follows the children s trail to a remote corner of northern Ontario, where he finds an isolated resort. There, he discovers the secretive couple who initially took in the young Hawksbys, along with their collection of strange, seemingly permanent guests. But there s still no sign of the children. Plagued by vivid nightmares and a persistent feeling that he s being watched, Randall searches the imposing woods and lake for any trace of Michael and Frances. Randall s certain something terrible has happened to them, linked to a spectral presence he senses around the lodge and glimpses out of the corner of his eye. Appearing first in his dreams and then in waking life, strange visions call to Randall, even as his every instinct tells him to stay away - and he s increasingly convinced that if he ever wants to find the children, he must succumb to the call. Vividly atmospheric, layered and twisty, The Guest Children is sure to appeal to fans of Shutter Island and The Others.

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The Children of Green Knowe Collection brings the Lucy Boston classics The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe together in one beautifully packaged edition.These enchanting, haunting stories from Carnegie winner Lucy M. Boston have become modern classics, beautifully evoking all the magic and wonder of childhood. Now The Children of Green Knowe and River at Green Knowe are available in one edition.Children of Green KnoweTolly s great grandmother isn t a witch, but both she and her old house, Green Knowe, are full of a very special kind of magic. There are other children in the house - children who were happy there centuries before. Running around Green Knowe s moat, gardens and mysterious rooms, Tolly slowly discovers them, their toys and animals, and their wonderful stories . . .River at Green Knowe What a lot of islands the river makes, said Ida. We must go exploring and sail around them all. And so begins a wonderful, magical summer. Ida, Oscar and Ping are staying with Ida s great-aunt at the ancient, river-encircled house of Green Knowe. They set out to chart the river in the canoe, and soon discover that it has some surprising and mysterious secrets. An award-winning classic story of a friendship. LoveReading4Kids Magic, mystery and fun will bring listeners along for an entertaining ride. Publishers Weekly

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The brand new novel from Virginia Macgregor, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty THE WHOLE COUNTRY IS ASKING.BUT THEY RE NOT TELLING . . .At a children s party . . .Nothing ever happens in a sleepy American town like Middlebrook. Until the shocking events of one hot Saturday afternoon when, at a back-to-school party, nine children sneak off to a barn. And one child is shot by another.In the media storm that sweeps the nation . . .The press are asking questions. About the type of parents who let their children play unsupervised in a house with guns. About how damaged a child must be to commit this kind of atrocity. In the ensuing police investigation . . .Two questions are the most urgent, and the most baffling. Of the nine children who were present in that barn, which one actually pulled the trigger?And why are the others staying silent? Incredibly gripping and gorgeously written, this is a spellbinding novel that asks how far we ll go to protect our children, and how we can come together when so much divides us. Why do readers LOVE Virginia Macgregor? I defy you not to fall in love . . . a future classic Clare Mackintosh Will delight you but break your heart several times over Sun I couldn t put this insightful, compelling novel down Woman Home Might restore your faith in human nature Bella Deeply satisfying Sarra Manning, Red Sharp, funny and hugely moving . . . a must read Fabulous Warm, wise and insightful Good Housekeeping Beautifully written and thought-provoking, this is a brilliant read Sun This wonderful story will tear at your heart. My Weekly Brilliant! Heat A poignant and very clever read Company A truly heart-warming story of family, love and loyalty Daily Express An astonishingly brilliant novel Australian Women s Weekly A touching look at the meaning of motherhood Good Housekeeping A challenging and moving story about the power of love Image Absolutely delightful . . . Everyone should read this book! Novelicious Written with plenty of heart Sunday Mirror An emotional and powerful family drama Heat So engaging and powerful Press Association Layered and lyrical Irish Independent

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It is now over a decade since the much-loved Great British Railway Journeys series set off on its incredible run discovering the cultural, social and engineering landscape of the United Kingdom through the prism of George Bradshaw s Handbook to rail travel. Veteran politician and ex cabinet minister Michael Portillo has since presented eleven seasons of this ever-popular show on BBC Two, covering every part of the existing train network in Britain, as well as others that were closed as a result of the Beeching Report in 1963. Across a decade of these journeys, Portillo has celebrated how every corner of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was opened up by the railway line as a result of the Industrial Revolution, thus giving fans a unique insight into our shared past of train travel since the Victorian era. With the anniversary, this new collection will celebrate Michael s top fifty journeys from the hundreds he has covered, adding more insight and analysis to some of the greatest railway lines, stations, bridges, viaducts and tunnels the Victorians built to create the world we now live in. From Paddington Station to the Clifton Suspension Bridge; the Southend Pier line to the milk wagons departing from Blake Hall Station. An unrivalled narrative to be treasured. Greatest British Railway Journeys is both a celebratory and charming ride through our country s beloved history - all from the unique position of a train seat.

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A deeply personal and professional journey into the world of children’s social care. Written by a caregiver with nearly five decades of experience, the book blends heartfelt storytelling with a critical look at a system in crisis. Through the author’s own family life and the many children she has cared for, it explores the joys, challenges, and heartbreak of navigating a system designed to protect but often failing those it serves.With compassion and honesty, the author reveals the struggles against bureaucracy, inequality, and the tension between doing what’s right and what’s required. This book is not just a memoir—it’s a call to action. Through gripping anecdotes and insightful analysis, it delves into trauma, resilience, and the importance of genuine relationships.It highlights systemic flaws, corporate interests, and the impact of a compliance-driven culture, while also celebrating the triumphs: the children who thrive, the caregivers who persevere, and the transformative power of connection. For anyone who has worked in social care, fostered or adopted, or simply cares about children’s welfare, this book challenges readers to rethink what it means to provide true care. Poignant, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful, it reminds us that change is possible when we listen, learn, and care.

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