Joe Todd-Stanton

A heart-warming picture book about a lost, broken robot searching for their place in life, their family and their forever home by award-winning author and illustrator Joe Todd-Stanton. Deep in the heart of a rubbish dump, a little broken robot woke up . . . Mio can't remember where they came from or how long it's been, but they know they're not meant to be there. They go in search of their memories and the home they once knew, only to discover that everything has changed. A stunning picture book with a beautiful message about loving yourself and knowing there is always a place where you belong.

It''s time to meet some of the most interesting and awful people in the world: the criminal world, that is. The world can be an arbitrary or tough place to live in. These people make it worse, from taking advantage of naive and trusting people (see Bernie Madoff) to religious cult leaders (see David Koresh) to violent madmen (see Charles Whitman) and vicious exploiters (see Whitey Bulger, Al Capone, Pablo Escobar and a host of unsavory others). What made them tick? Where were they born and what strange situation made them into monsters, conmen, thieves and killers? Where did they do their worst and what brought them to their ends? True Crime Biographies answers these questions and offers chilling facts and insights into far more. What were their motives, how did they get away with crimes, what drove them to commit the crimes and how did they get away with them -- in some cases, forever? Each "biography" comprises two pages of photos, histories, maps and atmosphere. The criminals range from well-known Brits like the Krays, North Americans like Ted Bundy, Meyer Lansky and the still-missing D.B. Cooper. There are less-familiar European and Asian criminals, complete with their cartels and gangs of Yakuza and Mafiosi. They''re grouped into sections: Gangsters (Capone, Lucky Luciano, the Krays, Bonnie and Clyde) Murderers and Serial Killers (Bundy, Phil Spector, John Wayne Gacy, Aileen Wuornos) Cult Leaders (Jim Jones, Joseph Di Mambro and the Order of the Solar Temple, Charles Manson) Thieves (Willie Sutton, The Pink Panthers, D.B. Cooper) Con Artists (Frank Abagnale Jr, Bernie Madoff, Charles Ponzi, Reed Slatkin) Hackers (Kevin Mitnick, The Lazarus Group -- Wannacry Ransomware, "Iceman" Max Ray Butler). More than 100 short biographies, well illustrated with on-the-spot crime photos, mug shots, photos of victims and partners in crime, cops and prosecutors make this a lively and fast-paced witness to True Crime.

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this enchanting illustrated edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Follow Alice down. . . down. . . down. . . The rabbit hole and into Wonderland, a world that grows curiouser and curiouser by the minute. . . but don’t be late!‘We’re all mad here.’ Lost in a strange world with even stranger characters, Alice meets a Cheshire Cat with a great big grin, a tea-sipping and riddle-speaking Hatter, and a very clever Caterpillar. But things take a turn when she meets a short-tempered Queen . . . Will Alice ever make it home in time?

When Nyla has to leave her home in the countryside to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before. So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can’t resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before … but what starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally feel at home.From the award-winning Joe Todd-Stanton, comes an exquisite and heartfelt picture book touching on the bewildering experience of moving house. This beautiful story explores how this can affect a child''s sense of belonging, but also how it can open them up to new and wonderful experiences.

Join the last Brownstone family member as they uncover great secrets in the Aztec world. "Rich with adventure, heartwarming, and visually striking" —Beatrice Blue, creator of ?Once Upon a Dragon's Fire Venturing into Aztec mythology, this is the fifth title in the Brownstone's Mythical Collection. Get ready to meet Luna Brownstone: the most devious Brownstone of all. When a tragedy strikes her family, she decides that she will only ever look out for herself. She runs away, and begins her search for riches to steal. While traveling, she stumbles across a village ravaged by drought and hears rumors of a palace filled with great gold treasures. When a young girl, Atzi, volunteers to journey to the palace of the rain god Tlaloc with an offering to save her village, Luna develops a cunning plan: befriend Atzi, steal her map, and find the god herself. Yet, when Luna is forced to work with Atzi to find the palace, and when Atzi finds herself in danger, Luna needs to decide what matters most.

When Nyla has to leave her home in the countryside to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before. So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can't resist a chance to head somewhere that feels closer to what she had before . but what starts as an escape could be just the thing to make her finally feel at home. From the award-winning Joe Todd-Stanton, comes an exquisite and heartfelt picture book touching on the bewildering experience of moving house. This beautiful story explores how this can affect a child's sense of belonging, but also how it can open them up to new and wonderful experiences.

Buried amongst the treasures in Professor Brownstone's vaults lies a humble collection of books. Filled with legendary stories from his ancestors, they tell of fearless fighters and unlikely heroes. Venturing into Greek mythology, this is the fourth title in the Brownstone's Mythical Collection. Full of dangerous challenges, cunning monsters and godly heroes, this title is sure to be a hit with fans of the series and anyone interested in the fascinating tales of Greek mythology.

This classic, magical story translated by Emily Balistrieri, will enchant new readers and fans of the beloved Studio Ghibli animation (now on Netflix). Kiki is a trainee witch. On her thirteenth birthday she must follow tradition and leave home to find a new village. She knows she has to use only her powers to make a living, but Kiki's no good at potions or spells...can she use her flying abilities to make her own way in the world? She sets out with her beloved black cat Jiji on an exciting journey, making new friends along the way. 'A charming and beautifully written story' - Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang 'A magical, joyous read, brought to life by the most beautiful illustrations' - Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon

Marcin dobrodružný otec Artur sa stratil v Egypte. Marcy naberie odvahu a vydá sa po jeho stopách, ktoré ju dovedú až k obrovskej sfinge. Aby zachránila otca, musí najprv vyriešiť hádanku. O pomoc poprosí egyptských bohov. Poslednú úlohu však musí zvládnuť sama. Prekoná Marcy svoj najväčší strach a zachráni otca?

Myšák Julian má rád své soukromí a ostatních zvířátek se spíše straní. Není divu, když se ho každou chvíli snaží někdo sníst. Jednoho dne si ho všimne mlsná liška a vrhne se na něj. Julian je ovšem rychlejší, zmizí ve svém doupěti a liška se zasekne hlavou hned u vchodu do jeho nory. Ocitají se doslova tváří v tvář. Jak si myšák poradí s nečekanou návštěvou?

Julian is a mouse who is perfectly happy avoiding other animals. They seem to just get in the way, and sometimes even try to eat him! But one day, Julian has an unexpected dinner guest... When the fox tries to sneak into Julian's burrow for a tasty bite of mouse, it finds itself stuck headfirst in Julian's front door! At first alarmed and wary, they soon find themselves having a lovely dinner together, and it's not long before each realises that they have found in the other a lifelong friend.

Many years have passed since the tale of Arthur and the Golden Rope, and Arthur is now a world-famous adventurer. If only his daughter Marcy shared his enthusiasm for exploration... Determined to bring out Marcy's adventurous side, Arthur sets off to Egypt to bring back the legendary Book of Thoth. When Arthur doesn't return, Marcy must follow in his footsteps. Can she overcome her fears and rescue her father from the clutches of the great Sphinx?

Welcome to Professor Brownstone's vault - containing ancient relics from around the world, all collected by his famous ancestors! This fan favourite is coming to shelves in paperback! Follow the epic journey of Brownstone's earliest ancestor, Arthur, and travel back to the age of the Vikings where this bookish young adventurer must find the courage to save his village and defeat the mighty beast Fenrir...

Z produkce nakladatelství, které dalo světu slavnou komiksovou Hildu, přichází další knižní podívaná, plná dobrodružství, podmanivých ilustrací, kouzel, netvorů, chrabrých hrdinů a mytologie. Představte si sbírku tak velkou a pestrou, že obsáhne ty největší a nejúžasnější poklady na světě. Najdete v ní mumifikované ostatky pradávných panovníků i blyštivé meče, jimiž se oháněli věhlasní válečníci. Jak mohl jediný člověk přijít k tak vzácným kouskům? A kdo je profesor Brownstone? Poslyšte, jak byly získány první přírůstky do této skvostné kolekce, vydejme se společně na vikinská území, do končin oplývajících kouzelnými předměty, kde vládnou mocní bohové a zdánlivě nepřemožitelní tvoři.

Erin loves to lie on the jetty, looking for the weirdest fish in the sea -- the weirder, the better! And she knows the best ones must be further out, where her mum won't let her go ...Out there in the deepest sea lies the Black Rock: a huge, dark and spiky mass that is said to destroy any boats that come near it! Can Erin uncover the truth behind this mysterious legend?