The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear's Concert
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The final book in the award-winning, best-selling trilogy shows that while fame and fortune might be temporary, the best songs stay in your heart forever.
David Litchfield Books
David Litchfield is an award-winning illustrator and author whose work is celebrated for its playful imagination and visual richness. From a young age, he demonstrated a talent for drawing, and his artistic style has evolved through diverse projects, from comics to illustrations for books and publications. His own authored books are known for their charm and heartfelt storytelling, appealing to readers of all ages. Litchfield's ability to meld captivating visuals with touching narratives establishes him as a distinctive voice in children's literature.
Grandad's Secret Giant
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A GIANT story of belonging and friendship from David Litchfield, author of the Waterstones-Prize winning The Bear and the Piano.
Nicky Claus works with his three uncles in a magic toyshop. When he notices a child who can't afford a toy, he has an amazing idea and - with the help of his uncles and some flying reindeer - the legend of Father Christmas is born.
The Bear and the Piano
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Exploration and the search for belonging are central themes in this poignant narrative crafted by a debut author-illustrator. The story invites readers on a journey filled with emotional depth and vivid illustrations, highlighting the importance of connection and identity. Through the characters' experiences, the book captures the essence of finding one's place in the world, making it a compelling read for those seeking both adventure and introspection.
An uplifting, stunningly beautiful book about optimism in the darkest of places. Rain before rainbows. Clouds before sun. Night before daybreak. A new day's begun. A girl and her companion fox travel together from a place of loss and despair, through uncertain times, towards the hope of colour, light and life. Along the way, they find friends to guide and support them. Together, they build a glorious future and discover there is a way out of the darkness, into the light of the rainbow. A book with immense hope at its heart, this is a positive message for anyone who's ever gone through a tough time.
Lights on Cotton Rock
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A Close Encounters-inspired story for under-fives from best-selling picture book creator David Litchfield.
The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
'Another guaranteed bestseller from this remarkable artist' - DAILY MAIL Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.
The Database Hacker's Handbook
- 500 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Databases are the nerve center of our economy. Every piece of your personal information is stored there-medical records, bank accounts, employment history, pensions, car registrations, even your children's grades and what groceries you buy. Database attacks are potentially crippling-and relentless.
The Thyssen Art Macabre
- 450 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Old August Thyssen created one of the world s greatest industrial fortunes. But his heirs would become better known for their extravagance, their divorce and inheritance battles and both the creation and sale of their art collection. This is the story of the rise and fall of the Thyssen dynasty. A story that contains few of the cardinal virtues and almost all of the deadly sins...
David Litchfield has devoted years to relentlessly searching out the flaws in the Oracle database system and creating defenses against them. Now he offers you his complete arsenal to assess and defend your own Oracle systems. This in-depth guide explores every technique and tool used by black hat hackers to invade and compromise Oracle and then it shows you how to find the weak spots and defend them. Without that knowledge, you have little chance of keeping your databases truly secure.
