20 of the funniest books for a guaranteed laugh - Pan Macmillan
Jul 7, 2023 · Went to London, Took the Dog: A Diary. Ten years after the publication of the prize-winning Love, Nina comes the author’s diary of her return to London in her sixty-first year. After twenty years, Nina Stibbe, accompanied by her dog Peggy, stays with writer Debby Moggach in London for a year.
The 45 best finance books to read in 2024 - Pan Macmillan
Aug 12, 2024 · Poor Charlie’s Almanack is the selected wisdom of investor and businessman Warren Buffett’s sharp-witted vice chairman, the late Charlie Munger. Edited by Peter D. Kaufman, this book shares Munger’s profound knowledge across multiple disciplines, including finance, business, history and philosophy.
The most beautiful poems for funerals - Pan Macmillan
Mar 14, 2022 · Poetry can bring comfort in the toughest of times. Here, we have curated a selection of poems, from The Picador Book of Funeral Poems, for anyone searching for a fitting funeral reading to pay tribute to a loved one.Hopefully these poems of parting and passing, of sorrow and healing, will find a deep echo within those …
30 of the best dystopian novels of all time - Pan Macmillan
Apr 25, 2024 · One of the best known dystopian novels of all time, 1984 is George Orwell's terrifying vision of a totalitarian future in which everything and everyone is slave to a tyrannical regime lead by The Party. The novel has a fascinating history, from the phenomenon the book became on publication to the impact it has had on the English language.
Lucinda Riley's The Seven Sisters books in order - Pan Macmillan
Jul 17, 2024 · Lucinda Riley was the No.1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of the much-loved series, The Seven Sisters.Inspired by the Greek myth of the Pleiades, the Seven Sisters books have captivated readers across the globe. The series finale, Atlas: The Story of Pa Salt, came out in 2023, so whether you're a Lucinda Riley fan already, or are new to her writing, there is no better time ...
11 of the best Charles Dickens books (for every type of reader)
May 20, 2024 · by Charles Dickens. the book. Set against the backdrop of the French revolution, A Tale of Two Cities is the best place to start for a tense political novel. Dr Manette is finally reunited with his daughter Lucie after eighteen years of wrongful imprisonment in the Bastille.
The 50 best history books of all time - Pan Macmillan
Aug 12, 2024 · Amid invasions, financial woes, and the Cold War, the nation stands at pivotal moments, shaping global capital and migration. This narrative weaves politics, economics, and cultural shifts, delving into comedy, counterculture, and Thatcher's impact. A vibrant, candid, and comprehensive account.
Books for 9-12 year olds - Pan Macmillan
Aug 5, 2024 · The Ice Children. by M. G. Leonard. The Ice Children is an exciting, modern, magical mystery adventure inspired by classic fairy tale 'The Snow Queen'. On a cold December dawn, young Finn Albedo is inexplicably frozen at a park, yet he remains alive. His situation appears to be tied to a vanished enchanting book.
Our A-Z guide to reading the classics - Pan Macmillan
Jul 18, 2023 · Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but wayward scientist, builds a human from dead flesh. Horrified at what he has done, he abandons his creation. The hideous creature learns language and becomes civilized but society rejects him. …
Our favourite Christmas poems - Pan Macmillan
Dec 5, 2023 · An owl on an aerial had planets for eyes. The child at the window stared up at the sky, Where two aeroplanes sped to the east and the west, Like a pulled Christmas cracker. The child held her breath. And looked for a sign up above, as the moon. Shone down like a gold chocolate coin on the town.