Books by Various Authors

The perfect gift for anyone interested in Irish folklore. These lrish tales are reprinted from nineteenth-century sources, but they date back to a centuries-old oral tradition of storytelling that had yet to be committed to the printed page. They were passed down through the ages virtually unaltered and feature a wide variety of fantastic beings.

This anthology gathers 100 tales that share the winter theme of Hans Christian Andersen's classic. In addition to stories by Andersen and the Brothers Grimm, it includes works by Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Wilde, selections from Andrew Lang's fairy books, and Alexandre Dumas's The History of a Nutcracker.

Inspirations for Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch - fascinating essays on Paris by some of the twentieth century's finest writers.

An anthology of stories and poetry on the theme of change featuring Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic writers for Young Adults.

A compendium of the best poetry of the 19th-century British Romantic poets.

Dawson - Paul Dini - Alexander Freed - Jason Fry - Christie Golden - Claudia Gray - E. Johnston and Ashley Eckstein - Paul Kemp - Mur Lafferty - Ken Liu - Griffin McElroy - John Jackson Miller - Nnedi Okorafor - Daniel Jose Older - Mallory Ortberg - Madeleine Roux - Gary D.

Showcasing eight new exciting trans writers, this powerful and visionary collection of first-person stories explores the untold lived realities of what it means to be trans today to help inform, inspire and unite.

A moving, funny, important anthology of brand-new YA stories, poems and illustrations on the theme of pride - by much-loved and new LGBTQ+ authors and illustrators.

The best fiction from across the Nordic region, selected and introduced by Sjon - Iceland's internationally renowned writer

These eight stories by leading 20th century French writers offer fascinating insights into French life and literature and are accompanied by a parallel English text, making them valuable for both French and English language students.Among the diverse and entertaining stories in the collection are the wistful masterpiece Green Tobacco by Clair Sainte-Soline; the exuberant tale of The Ants by the post-war king of caf society, Boris Vian, and a suspense in the nineteenth-century erotic tradition from Andre de Mandiargues.

‘Pool Boy - 11 Erotic Stories from Erika Lust’ is a collection of romantic erotica stories that depict passion, sex, and sexuality. Ever since she moved into her new flat two weeks ago, the heatwave has been smothering the city. And the situation only got worse when she caught the first glimpse of the incredibly hot man living in the flat below hers. Since then, she hasn't been able to stop daydreaming about him. One day she finally finds an excuse to contact him. She invites him to her scorching hot rooftop terrace to help assemble her furniture. And he is happy to help because on some level they both know that she wants him for something completely different.This compilation of short stories includes the following:A New FriendPool BoyBrunch and OrgasmsCoffeeThe Power CoupleSex and SensibilityThe Riding LessonThe Helpful NeighbourThe Woman and the FishermanThe First TimeThe Ski-FlirtThese short stories are published in collaboration with the Swedish filmproducer Erika Lust. Her intention is to depict human nature and diversity through stories of passion, intimacy, lust and love in a fusion of powerful stories and erotica.

Inspire young minds with this beautiful poetry anthology that encourages children to take joy in their identities.

"Sustainable design integrates consideration of resource and energy efficiency, healthy buildings and materials, ecologically and socially sensitive land-use, and an aesthetic sensitivity that inspires, affirms, and ennobles..." The construction process affects the environment and surrounding ecosystem.

The house is silent. Jacob and I are the only two who sleep in the main building. I haven't slept in the same bed with Joel for years, because he snores. At least that's what we tell one another. I've always been a sensual person. This summer, in particular, I've been aching for touches and intimacy. There's something about Jacob. Joel's younger brother. Something firm and exciting. A spark that has not yet dwindled. A danger he has not yet learnt to respect.This compilation of short stories includes the following:Dear Brother-in-lawBirthday in NorwayKisses and SpankingVoyeurMogánVoidEat with MeMemory of HimDon't Touch the Art, Touch MeMy Roommate's ToyObsessed with Owen GrayThese short stories are published in collaboration with the Swedish filmproducer Erika Lust. Her intention is to depict human nature and diversity through stories of passion, intimacy, lust and love in a fusion of powerful stories and erotica.

In 1984, a time when the publishing landscape was becoming increasingly corporate, Nigel Newton decided to start a new independent literary publishing company. The following year, over early mornings and late nights, he and publisher David Reynolds came up with their plan. In 1986 Bloomsbury Publishing began its life in a small office above a Chinese restaurant in Putney.For all its early ambition, no-one could have envisaged the 35 years that would follow. As the offices shifted first to Soho Square and then to Bedford Square, with branches opening in New York, Sydney, Oxford and New Delhi, its list took shape. There were to be books from all over the world, some becoming Nobel, Booker and Women's Prize winners, some to be million copy bestsellers, and some to become modern classics.In Bloomsbury 35 its editors-in-chief Liz Calder and Alexandra Pringle have made selections from novels they have published on Bloomsbury's adult list, from each year of Bloomsbury's life, forming an anthology that represents the creative heart of Bloomsbury. This anthology does not draw works from Bloomsbury's equally sparkling children's, academic or special interest lists. Featuring work from Margaret Atwood, Susanna Clarke, Jeffrey Eugenides, Richard Ford, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Khaled Hosseini, Jhumpa Lahiri, Colum McCann, Madeline Miller, Michael Ondaatje, Caryl Phillips, George Saunders, Will Self, Kamila Shamsie, Ahdaf Soueif, Jeanette Winterson, and many more, it is a celebration of Bloomsbury's first 35 years

When all you can think about the day after your wild 30th Birthday party is how you need a good fuck, it’s time to do something about it. She can’t wait any longer. She wants sex, even if that’s all it is. It should be passionate and it should happen now. She sells her most expensive Birthday present and orders a taxi. Her next destination is whoever she matches with first on Tinder...This compilation of short stories includes the following:Tinder TaxiThe InviteThe WatcherFleshThe Male EscortThe Ballet MasterHandymanThe Red DiamondThe Game with Mr. XJenny the PirateMy Abduction FantasyThese short stories are published in collaboration with the Swedish filmproducer Erika Lust. Her intention is to depict human nature and diversity through stories of passion, intimacy, lust and love in a fusion of powerful stories and erotica.

She knows that it's not appropriate. She knows that she shouldn't be reading this here, among all these other people. But she can't help herself..."Seduced in the Library" is an erotic short story about a woman who finds pleasure in a romantic erotic story in the library.This compilation of short stories includes the following:The Nymph and the FaunsDirty DoctorThe Artist's MuseSpanish SummerSoaring HeightsAt My Master's MercyLesbian DreamsSeduced in the LibraryThe Feminist ManMemories of YouCar SexThese short stories are published in collaboration with the Swedish filmproducer Erika Lust. Her intention is to depict human nature and diversity through stories of passion, intimacy, lust and love in a fusion of powerful stories and erotica.