This single volume contains all seven books in the series about the land of Narnia. Although written for children these books appeal to every age.

The saga of two Yorkshire families in the remote Pennine Hills. The book has been interpreted as an historical romance, a ghostly thriller, a psychological love-story, a religious allegory and a nature poem. This is the author's only novel.

'Into The Woods' is a revelation of the fundamental structure and meaning of all stories from the man responsible for more hours of drama on British television than anyone else, John Yorke. We all love stories. Many of us love to tell them, and even dream of making a living from them. But what is a story? Hundreds of books about screenwriting and storytelling have been written, but none of them ask 'Why?' Why do we tell stories? And why do all stories function in an eerily similar way?

Looking at film from many vantage points, this book discusses the elements necessary to understand how a film conveys its meaning, and, more importantly, how the audience can best discern all that a film is attempting to communicate. It includes material on multimedia as well as virtual reality and cyberspace and their relationship to film. . Few books on film have met with such critical acclaim as How to Read a Film. Since its original publication in 1977, this hugely popular book has become the definitive source on film and media. Now, James Monaco offers a completely revised and rewritten third edition that brings every major aspect of this dynamic medium right up to the present day. Looking at film from many vantage points, Monaco discusses the elements necessary to understand how a film conveys its meaning, and, more importantly, how the audience can best discern all that a film is attempting to communicate. He begins by setting movies in the context of the more traditional arts such as the novel, painting, photography, theater -- even music-- demonstrating that film as a narrative technique is directly comparable to these older mediums. He points out that much of what we see and experience in film can be traced directly back to other art forms. Accordingly, as film is a technology as well as an art, he examines the intriguing science of cinema and follows the development of the electronic media and its parallel growth with film during this century.A new chapter on multimedia brings media criticism into the late 1990s with a thorough discussion of such topics as virtual reality and cyberspace and their relationship to film. Monaco goes on to show how film operates as a language, describing the various techniques and concepts responsible for the often visceral reactions that only film can elicit. Lavishly illustrated with over 350 halftones and seventy-four original diagrams, as well as discussions on the development of the art of movies and the major theoretical developments of the last seventy-five years, How to Read a Film is an exciting and definitive behind the scenes look at the complex world of film.

'The Astronomy Book' is an exciting voyage of discovery through the cosmos. Venture from ancient speculations about the nature of the universe, to the mind-boggling theories of recent science, including those of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

A tormented apprentice clockmaker - and a deadly knight in armour. A mechanical prince - and the sinister Dr Kalmenius, who some say is the devil. These characters merge to create a story that is funny, frightening, exciting and clever.

Exploring the solar system and beyond and the science and technology astronomers use to discover its secrets, this title covers subjects such as telescopes and technology, the origins of the universe, the solar system, the history of space exploration and black holes.

Food was scarce in Britain during World War 2, and this wartime cookbook shows how cooks throughout the country managed to make even the most ordinary foods a bit more interesting. It also describes what it was like to live with food rationing.

A London street urchin briefly teams up with Frankenstein's monster as they track the scientist's progress in his promise to make the monster a female companion.

Full of advice on topics such as note taking, reading strategies and exam technique, this fully revised and updated new edition will motivate, inspire and guide you through your studies. The advice and tools provided will help you plan your work, improve your skills and boost your confidence.

Catherine Taylor's account of growing up in northern England in the 1970s and 80s shines a light on the particular history of a time and place - that 'strange country of the North' as George Orwell famously called it. Against this backdrop, and of music, the miners' strike, fears of nuclear war, and economic downturn - all of which become a character of sorts in her writing, Catherine Taylor creates a series of very personal essays on subjects traditionally seen as taboo: parental estrangement, abortion, chronic illness, and how an obsession with the serial killer who stalked Yorkshire throughout her childhood became the inspiration for early feminism - all shot through with poetry, risk-taking and humour.

Meet the incredible Brontë family - Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell Brontë are no ordinary children. Growing up on the wild, lonely moors of Yorkshire, they have nothing to entertain them but their imaginations and each other. So they invent extraordinary imaginary worlds, full of wars and love stories, soldiers, heroes and villains, ruled over by powerful women. As they grow up, the Brontës discover that the real world isn't such a great place to be a girl. But they are so determined that their voices be heard, they overcome almost unbeatable odds to be bestselling authors.

With the announcement of Kate's pregnancy, popular sentiment towards the royal family has rarely been higher. At the centre of this upsurge in affection is a woman who has captured the heart of a nation and who, at the side of her husband, Prince William, is ushering in a new dawn for the United Kingdom's reigning family.

Garden designer, lecturer and broadcaster Matt James explores how to design an urban outdoor space, no matter the size or location - from balconies and roof terraces to courtyards, basement areas and front gardens, factoring in areas for relaxation, play and growing your own produce. There are 16 step-by-step projects including creating a 'living' green wall, planting under mature trees and making a gravel garden and 13 case studies showing great design in action, with examples from Tom Stuart-Smith, Charlotte Rowe and Christopher Bradley-Hole.

Travel & nature writer Mike Bagshaw has lived in Yorkshire for over 25 years & in this, his unique guide to the area, he brings to life the landscapes & wildlife of the region & indulges his interests in crafts, architecture, local history, folklore & pubs.

This practical and jargon-free guide shows students how to easily master essential study skills in just one hour. With advice, useful checklists and exercises covering every key area, from developing crucial time management, easy note taking and critical thinking to essay writing good practice and exam know-how.

Writers, critics and celebrities come together to write about the books that changed our lives, and suggest books that might change yours.

This work features the work of some of the country's finest photographers and takes the reader on a photographic journey to discover the wildlife and landscape of England's greatest county.

Learn how to create your own no-dig, organic garden with permaculture design and techniques. Vera's 15 years of experience as a no dig gardener provides a vast amount of knowledge on growing fruit, vegetables, herbs and flowers. The book is divided into two sections, container gardening and permaculture kitchen gardening. Part One shares knowledge especially useful to urban gardeners and those with little space. Part Two advises on starting and maintaining a garden. Vera's specialty is creating beautiful and delicious polycultures and she offers a range of examples to get you started and the knowledge to experiment.

From the arrival of Italian ice-cream vendors to the rise of the Indian curry as the national dish, this book uncovers the history of British food over the last 150 years. The author argues that a combination of immigration, increased wealth, and globalization has transformed the eating habits of the British.

The life story of Rudolph Walker, an actor whose career on stage and television in the UK spans 42 years. He was born in the Caribbean and, at the age of 20, came to London to embark on a career in theatre. He is best known for his role as Patrick in EastEnders but worked on many popular TV series.

Source title: Victorian Music: A Social and Cultural History