Ralph S Party

The smash-hit romantic comedy from the author of The Girls and Then She Was Gone Six people, one big house and the party that brings it all down . . . Ralph and Smith are flatmates and best mates. Nothing can come between them - until the gorgeous Jemima moves in. They're both falling for her, but which one of them does she want? Upstairs, Karl and Siobhan are happily unmarried and have been for fifteen years - until Cheri moves into the flat above, and fixes her sights on Karl. Why should a little problem like his girlfriend get in her way? Sooner or later this house is bound to implode. So when Ralph throws a party and invites the whole house, what could possibly go wrong? If you like Marian Keyes, Jane Fallon, and Sophie Kinsella, you'll love this. 'Addictively readable' The Times 'A joy . . . a fun summer read' Guardian

Die Bewohner des Hauses in der Londoner Almanac Road 31 sind ein bunter Haufen - Smith und Ralph wohnen gemeinsam in einer etwas chaotischen Männer-WG im Erdgeschoss und haben noch ein Zimmer frei, das sie nun vermieten wollen; in Jemima scheinen sie die perfekte (und noch dazu ausgesprochen attraktive!) Mitbewohnerin gefunden zu haben. Die beiden können nicht ahnen, dass Jem die Wohnung bereits seit einiger Zeit beobachtet und sich sicher ist, in dem Mann, dessen Schatten sie dabei stets im Fensterrahmen sah, die Liebe ihres Lebens gefunden zu haben. Unglücklicherweise hat sie aber keine Vorstellung davon, ob es sich dabei um Smith oder Ralph handelt - und um die Sache noch komplizierter zu machen, verlieben sich beide in ihre neue Mitbewohnerin... Nicht weniger turbulent geht es im ersten Stock zu, wo Karl mit seiner übergewichtigen Frau Siobhan wohnt, die er sehr liebt. Allerdings hält ihn das nicht davon ab, nicht nur mit Cheri, der femme fatale aus dem Dachgeschoss, tanzen zu gehen und im Anschluss daran in ihrem Bett zu landen ...

The brilliant novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Ralph's Party, Then She Was Gone and The Family Upstairs. 'Poignant and heart-wrenching' The Sun 'Jewell writes, as ever, with wit and verve' The Guardian 'Well written and compelling' Daily Mail ___________ Eleven years ago, Jem and Ralph fell in love. They thought it would be for ever, that they'd found their happy ending. Then two became four, a flat became a house. Romantic nights out became sleepless nights in. And they soon found that life wasn't quite so simple any more. Now two people who were so right together are starting to drift apart. As they try to find a way back to each other, back to what they once had, they both become dangerously distracted. But maybe it's not too late to recapture happily ever after . . . ___________ Readers can't get enough of After the Party . . . ***** 'Wow, I ended up LOVING this one' ***** 'It's a fantastic book to sink your teeth into and it never gets dull' ***** 'Lisa Jewell's books keep getting better' ***** 'Aw. This is beautiful' ***** 'Wow. I have never read a book that covered every aspect of human emotion, fallibility, forgiveness, acceptance, love and family life'

A plane crashes on a desert island and the only survivors, a group of schoolboys, assemble on the beach and wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds and dark blue seas, but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. As the boys' delicate sense of order fades, so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive, and their behaviour starts to take on a murderous, savage significance. First published in 1954, Lord of the Flies is one of the most celebrated and widely read of modern classics. Now fully revised and updated, this educational edition includes chapter summaries, comprehension questions, discussion points, classroom activities, a biographical profile of Golding, historical context relevant to the novel and an essay on Lord of the Flies by William Golding entitled 'Fable'. Aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 students, it also includes a section on literary theory for advanced or A-level students. The educational edition encourages original and independent thinking while guiding the student through the text - ideal for use in the classroom and at home.

Presents the further adventures of a motorcycle-riding mouse who goes to school and becomes the instigator of an investigation of rodents and the peacemaker for two lonely boys.

Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary ramps up the humor and adventure in the second book in the Ralph S. Mouse trilogy. With a motorcycle to rev and the open road to see, Ralph S. Mouse is itching to run away from his overprotective family! But once he escapes to a summer campground nearby, the horrors of the wild make him doubt his plan. Angry cats, scary watchdogs, and grouchy gophers are only the half of it... But then he befriends Garf, a sad and friendless boy at the camp. Though he wants desperately to be back home with his relatives, Ralph realizes that he may need to help Garf before he can help himself. Runaway Ralph is perfect for independent reading or for shared reading at home or in a classroom. This fun story is the second of a trilogy, along with The Mouse and the Motorcycle and Ralph S. Mouse, all inspired by the author's hope to create appealing books for boys and girls—and by the sight of her son playing with toy cars.

The polo player with the raised mallet—everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon. Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire. In this easy-to-read biography, best-selling author and Who Was? creator Jane O'Connor explains exactly how a fashion line is created—from first drawings to models strutting on the runway.

Looking for the perfect way to say I love you to a special someone? From famed cartoonists Lisa Swerling and Ralph Lazar, Me Without You features countless cute color illustrations of scenarios that are simply incomplete without two. A uniquely charming gift for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or just because, readers will find themselves dipping into this beguiling book again and again.