Susanna: 642 books

It is a unique story, that of byssus; filaments produced by the largest mollusc in the Mediterranean, and Chiara Vigo, Sardinian from Sant'Antioco (Italy) and last Master left in the world capable of weaving it. Byssus is a precious thread which can neither be bought nor sold; worn by high-priests...

Stephanie faced his cold unwavering eyes. For once he had the power over her, total power. He could do anything with her and she knew he would. He had been her slave, now she was his. Stephanie has taken a holiday: a shopping expedition in London to indulge her taste for sophisticated decadence,...

Queen Panda hasn't been able to sleep for days. Her subjects are worried and exhausted from serving her day and night. Something must be done! 
As news spreads throughout the kingdom that a reward will be given to whoever can make the Queen sleep, animals from faraway places rush to the palace to...

Extrait: Par une belle après-midi d’été, une femme au visage loux et pensif, ayant environ trente-cinq ans, était assise dans un modeste parloir où elle se trouvait seule, et cousait ivec activité. Elle habitait la campagne, et la fenêtre basse auprès de laquelle elle était alors ouvrait...

The name Ramses II evokes the epitome of ancient Egypt. But why was he the final ruler of the New Kingdom? And what was it that made him pursue peace when such treaties didn’t exist? The life of Ramses II offers some particularly unique intrigues that appear in his many campaigns throughout the...

If not for Snefru, the first pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty, most of the massive pyramids of Egypt would not exist, and no pharaoh would have ever been buried in one. Libya and Nubia would not have become the main sources of the forced labor that built these massive works, and the cattle from those...

An imaginary adventure tale with important lessons and concepts for young children. Enjoyable, attractive, and educational, this story can be enjoyed and treasured. Button and Bow were best friends and lived next door to each other. They always played together. One day, they made a secret plan; they...

Poor Little Zero thought he had no shape or value - but he found out that, in reality, this could not be further from the truth!

Isabel, Owen and Julia were childhood friends. But when they were fifteen, Julia disappeared without a trace – an event that had a devastating impact on the others. Years later, Isabel returns to her home town in the north of England for Owen’s funeral. She hadn’t seen him since they...

Perception is our key to the world. It plays at least three different roles in our lives. It justifies beliefs and provides us with knowledge of our environment. It brings about conscious mental states. It converts informational input, such as light and sound waves, into representations of invariant...

Chock-full with 150 gluten-free recipes. From mini quiche and roast pumpkin feta cheese pizza to Greek style calamari and meringue kisses, Eat Well Live Well with Gluten Intolerance also contains information about healthy gluten-free living, including a beneficial overview of celiac disease and tips for keeping up with a balanced, nutritious gluten-free diet.

In Britain, the average person consumes 700 grams - or 140 teaspoons - of sugar each week. Eating too much sugar can be as harmful to your health as drinking alcohol or smoking, as it can lead to an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, weight gain and tooth decay, amongst other health problems. With...

You can't get much closer to the source of your food than canning or preserving it yourself, and Saving the Seasons shows you how through clear instructions and step-by-step pictures. Loaded with helpful tips, charts and user-friendly recipes for beginners and experts alike, you will enjoy the season's bounty all year long!

About 1 in 100 people have coeliac disease, a lifelong autoimmune condition caused by intolerance to gluten that requires avoiding wheat, barley, rye and oats, but in this age of "clean living" and health-conscious eating many more choose to avoid gluten as part of a healthy lifestyle. Simply...