The gifted filmmaker, corduroy activist and amateur dentist, Richard Ayoade, first chanced upon a copy of The Two-Hander Trilogy by Harauld Hughes in a second-hand bookshop. At first startled by his uncanny resemblance to the author's photo, he opened the volume and was electrified. Terse, aggressive, and elliptical, what was true of Ayoade was also true of Hughes's writing, which encompassed stage, screen, and some of the shortest poems ever published.**A...

FAIRY-LAND EXCLUSIVE! Discover THE TRUTH about your favourite fairy-tale characters in Richard Ayoade's second children's book.Read about the real lives of fairy-tale characters in this exclusive collection of letters between curious kids and their fairy-tale idols.What are they doing now? Was it really Happily Ever After? Is the Big Bad Wolf actually that bad? When will Sleeping Beauty get out of bed? And what makes frogs so kissable?Only one man has the answers, d...

In "The History of Antiquity" (Volumes 1-6), Max Duncker delivers an exhaustive examination of ancient civilizations, employing a meticulously scholarly approach that reflects the rigor of 19th-century historiography. Duncker's narrative weaves together political, cultural, and social threads from the early Mesopotamian societies to the fall of the Roman Empire, presenting a comprehensive chronology marked by rich detail and insightful interpretations. His literary style embraces a formal ...

Max Duncker's 'The History of the Ancient Civilizations' offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient societies, meticulously documenting their cultural, political, and social developments. With a narrative style that blends scholarly rigor with engaging prose, Duncker employs a chronological approach, guiding readers through significant epochs and transitions, including the rise and fall of empires. He integrates archaeological findings and historical texts, providing depth and context t...

"Laugh out loud funny and full of heart" Noel Fielding"Very funny, with brilliant illustrations. It should be called The Book That Everyone Wanted To Read." Nadia Shireen"One book that I really think children should read is The Book That No One Wanted to Read." David BaddielWhat is it that makes YOU want to read a book? Richard Ayoade’s children’s debut gives you all the answers in a way that’s silly, funny, and thoroughly beguiling.Have you ever thought abo...

The Summer 2016 issue of Ploughshares. Ploughshares is an award-winning journal of new writing. Two out of each year's three issues are guest-edited by prominent writers who explore different personal visions, aesthetics, and literary circles, with the Winter issue staff-edited.This 45th anniversary issue, guest edited by novelist Claire Messud and literary critic James Wood, includes new work from Viet Thanh Nguyen (winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize), Lydia Davis, Carys Davies, an...

Two-year-old Carrie Morton was found alone in a cabin behind the man the county sheriff had just shot to death. Although a game warden reported seeing a woman at the cabin, the woman was never found. The woman's identity and disappearance remained the subject of rumors that followed Carrie as she moved through a series of foster homes on her way to adulthood.After Carrie left her last foster home, she remained in Sanstone, living a life without close ties to anyone. Her treasured m...