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History. Violence. Vengeance. "Whatever happened between Crooked Taylor and Major McCleod after they rode out of town can only be guessed at now." Crooked Taylor is a man full of hate, who will stop at nothing and spare no one to bring down his target. Major McCleod is just as determined to bring Crooked- the most wanted man west of the Mississippi- to a grim and brutal justice. The men leave a trail of hoofprints and victims in the desert behind them as fate escorts them into the frontier town of Aspirations, Texas, whose inhabitants find themselves drawn into the gunfire, and a fight for their lives.

'As far as the eye can see, scarlet men are marching . . . All that was left was himself and his drum, and a few shady nightwalkers - cowards who came crawling from the ditches and knaves who scoured the dead for wealth . .

'When you take out the heart of gold, you must put something back in its place. Otherwise our princess would die.'Giorgio, a poor student, sets out on a journey to win the heart of Princess Charlotte of Oberweselberg. Giorgio must bring her the princess's golden heart.

Two boys, Lewis and Richard, travel to paris in 1789 for very different reasons, and find their ideals challenged in the events of the French Revolution and the September massacre.

A bargain of a lifetime - seven years off the end of his life in exchange for a fortune now!By day, Mr Fast was a solicitor's clerk, drawing up strangle- tight agreements and contracts.

Leon Garfield and Edward Blishen retells some of the most famous Greek myths in this classic of children's literature. This is the epic history of the Greek Gods told from their violent beginnings to the creation of man.

Explore a collection featuring classic tales like The Jungle Book and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland alongside contemporary works such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. This anthology brings together beloved stories that span generations, highlighting their enduring themes and unique narratives. Perfect for both nostalgic readers and newcomers, it showcases the richness of children's literature.

Set against the backdrop of 1960s New York, this work explores the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. The narrative delves into the lives of its characters, revealing their struggles and aspirations in a rapidly changing world. Themes of identity, love, and conflict are intricately woven throughout, providing a poignant reflection on the era. The book's rich prose and vivid characterizations invite readers to engage deeply with the emotional and social landscape of the time.

Life in eighteenth-century London was hard and especially so for the city's apprentices.

An exciting pirate tale joins the Oxford Children's Classics series, featuring ghosts, treasure, and thrilling high-seas adventures.