Astyanax is thrown from the walls of Troy; Medeia kills her children as an act of vengeance against her husband; Aias reflects with sorrow on his son's inheritance, yet kills himself and leaves Eurysakes vulnerable to his enemies. The pathos created by threats to children is a notable feature of Greek tragedy, but does not in itself explain the broad range of situations in which the ancient playwrights chose to employ such threats. Rather than casting children in tragedy as simple figures ...

Bodies surface and disappear, seduce and corrupt in these original stories by bestselling, award-winning female crime writers from the Killer Women crime-writing collective. Keep your eyes peeled, your ears cocked and your wits about you as twenty deliciously twisted tales take you to surprising places... 'A killer collection of dark and devious tales' Mark Billingham'A lot of women have terrified me over the years, but none quite like these...

'This book is totally brilliant - informative, sensitive, funny and wise. Reading it is like talking to a fairy godmother who also happens to be a gynaecologist and expert on all things fertility' Sophia Money-CouttsBig Fat Negative (BFN) - a term commonly used on internet forums to refer to a negative pregnancy test.Infertility can be a lonely journey. One in every six couples will struggle to conceive but, despite this, many don'...

'This book is totally brilliant - informative, sensitive, funny and wise. Reading it is like talking to a fairy godmother who also happens to be a gynaecologist and expert on all things fertility' Sophia Money-CouttsBig Fat Negative (BFN) - a term commonly used on internet forums to refer to a negative pregnancy test.Infertility can be a lonely journey. One in every six couples will struggle to conceive but, despite this, many don'...

Magic will bring them together.Will destiny tear them apart?After a failed attempt to end her life, Alia Carter leaves her childhood home to become a waitress in the state's most prominent hotel. Traumatized after her mother’s death, she silently grapples with her pain until she saves the life of a mysterious man who reveals to her a world of true magic, and terrifying wonder.Eric Wynter is a vampire Ward sworn to protect the creatures of the city. After centuries o...

The gentler sex or the deadlier of the species. Between these two definitions of the female gender lies a collection of some of the most beautiful verse ever written. For much of history women have been seen rather than heard. In this volume poets of great depth and feeling express themselves on a range of topics and in ways that perhaps only a woman can. Here in Volume 3 we bring you works from Elizabeth Gaskell to Amy Lowell by way of Ann Griffiths, Janet Hamilton, Letitia Elizabeth Land...

Giving access to the latest critical thinking on the subject, Medea is a comprehensive guide to sources that paints a vivid portrait of the Greek sorceress Medea, famed in myth for the murder of her children after she is banished from her own home and replaced by a new wife. Emma Griffiths brings into focus previously unexplored themes of the Medea myth, and provides an incisive introduction to the story and its history.Studying Medea’s ‘everywoman’ status – one that has c...

Award-winning teen poet Carter Rogers has made a lot of bad choices in her life, one of which led to losing her hand to frostbite. After a failed suicide attempt, Carter wakes up and takes a hard look at the person she's become. As her disappointment over her botched effort fades, she begins to accept herself and look forward. Righting past wrongs won't be easy, but armed with the support of her mother and her friends, and with a new perspective on life, Carter sets out to fix her relation...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Florence Griffith Joyner in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.

Freelance journalist Lena Teller is renting a cottage in Cornwall for the summer. After a few challenging years, she's decided to start writing her first romance novel and feels that three months of sun, sea and cream teas will be the perfect inspiration. Former professional footballer Thomas Dryden comes to stay in Cornwall with his sister, Marnie, and her family. Following an accident that left him with both physical and mental scars, he felt he had no choice but to quit the game. When L...

The secret to raising a sound sleeper, even if it is bedtime, is currently a nightmare. Read on...Do you wonder what it’s like to sleep without your baby wailing through the night? Have you tried every trick out there to help your kids get a good night’s sleep to no avail? Are you exhausted, worn down, and at the end of your rope?One would think that sleep would be the easiest thing in the world for a baby. After all, sleep is natural. But anyone with a new baby knows that ...

A book full of tips on how to organise the perfect wedding based on the experiences of the presenters on the popular TV series on S4C, 'Priodas Pum Mil'. A perfect gift for a newly engaged couple, or for fans of the TV programme who want to know more about the excitement and behind the scenes secrets of the weddings that have appeared on screen.