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It's 1938. Dolly Ramsden is six years old. Times are hard. But Dolly doesn't care - her family are everything to her. Then war comes and everything changes. Her father leaves his job at the local tannery and joins the war effort. He leaves behind him a bitter wife and a daughter who can see no ho...

In 1917, Western Front, Ypres, a soldier wakes up in a damp, dark basement. And he can't remember anything. But his nightmare doesn't end there. He is tried and found guilty of cowardice, impersonating a fellow soldier and theft. With time slipping away, Chris Ransom must try to remember the even...

Tells the stories of men and women who have overcome great difficulties to change their worlds. This title shows us what we can do to take control of our future, achieve new goals and reach ever-greater heights. It includes amazing real-life journeys. In "RaW Voices of Hardship and Hope", Vanessa...

Does maths terrify you? Do you find yourself avoiding numbers wherever possible? This book will ensure that you gain the confidence you need to tackle maths in your daily life.

Specially written for adults who find spelling difficult, this book offers, not turgid spelling rules, but a practical routine that will help to improve confidence. The instructions are jargon-free and the sometimes-humorous examples, illustrations and activities to consolidate learning.

"Bathsheba Everdene is young, proud, and beautiful. She is an independent woman and can marry any man she chooses - if she chooses. In fact, she likes her independence, and she likes fighting her own battles in a man's world. But it is never wise to ignore the power of love. There are three men w...