Sounds of the Borderland is the first book-length study of how popular music became a medium for political communication and contested identification during and after Croatia's war of independence from Yugoslavia. It extends existing cultural studies literature on music, politics and the state, which has largely been grounded in Western European and North American political systems. It also responds to an emerging fascination with the culture and politics of contemporary south-east Europe, expanding scholarship on the post-Yugoslav conflicts by going on to encompass significant social and...

This title is part of Pearson's Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this book, Zac and Daisy are in the park. What do they see? Suitable for Ages 4-5 (Pink Level 1).

This title is part of Pearson's Bug Club - the first whole-school reading programme that joins books and an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this book, Zac and Daisy are fishing. What will they get in their nets? Suitable for Ages 4-5 (Pink level B).

This title is part of Phonics Bug - the first synthetic phonics programme to bring together research-based teaching methods with 100% decodable books, CBeebies video, and an online reading world to give today's children a firm, fun foundation in Phonics. In this Phase 3 (Set 9) Phonics Bug Alphablocks fiction book: The Alphablocks are on the moon This title features the popular CBeebies Alphablocks characters.

In Bovine Espionage and Other Stories, find out if a cow can go undercover and become a secret agent in the field. Where is the best place for a gnome to live in a tree or in a department store? How can a paper clip save the day? Join Buttercup, Rincemangle and more in this hilarious collection of short stories. Chucklers is a series of funny novels, short stories, anthologies and comics that make reading a pleasure for 7-11 year olds. There is something for everyone in this varied collection which is packed with fantastic illustrations. Books contain inside cover notes to support children...

In The Lobster's Birthday and Other Stories, discover what happens when you wake up thirsty in the middle of the night. How do you play a trick on the most insufferable boy in the village, while helping out Aunt Arabelle at the same time? What would you do on your birthday if you were a lobster? Find out when you join Harriet, Just William, and Harold and Gloria in this comical collection of short stories. Chucklers is a series of funny novels, short stories, anthologies and comics that make reading a pleasure for 7-11 year olds. There is something for everyone in this varied collection which...

Never Take a Bath in the Dark is packed with poems and jokes. Find out what Dr Who eats with his pizza and discover the hilarious tales of Elastic Jones and Bubblegum Pete. Read about a chaotic wedding where the guests are all animals! Chucklers is a series of funny novels, short stories, anthologies and comics that make reading a pleasure for 7-11 year olds. There is something for everyone in this varied collection which is packed with fantastic illustrations. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with children's reading development also available at...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be an astronaut? What do you eat? Where do you sleep? Compare life on Earth with life on the International Space Station and discover what it's like to live in space! Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every...

The Toy Box encourages children to sort a variety of fun and unusual toys into different categories. With the help of a narrator, each double-page spread sorts the toys based on material, colour or size. This colourful and vibrant book about toys will engage every reader. Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and...