Eve Karpf

Paddington Bear doesn't go looking for adventure. It just seems to find him. And when it does, there's no telling what will happen. One thing is for sure - wherever Paddington Bear goes, there's chaos, a bit of panic and lots of laughs.

From Britain’s leading social historian, a lyrical look at the changes to women’s lives since 1940, told with examples from her own life. The book provides an intimate, brilliant account of feminism over the last 6 decades. “A young woman wearing a navy-blue duffle coat stood shivering in the vaulted Victorian booking hall of Temple Meads station in Bristol looking uncertainly around her. It was 1st January 1960 and the woman was me. I was...

An unforgettable friend returns in this warm and fantastically funny sequel to the bestselling debut Einstein the Penguin. Imogen and Arthur have been missing their friend, the penguin, Einstein, since he went back to Australia. So when an opportunity for him to return arises, they jump at the chance. But then Einstein and his friend Isaac are kidnapped. It's time to turn detective again . . . 'A delightful series' The Bookseller Competition: paddington;code...

Welcome to the Sounds of Crime, an exclusive collection of five brand new short stories by some of the best crime writers around. Using the theme of 'audio', this unique collection features brand new stories by Lawrence Block, Peter James, Val McDermid, Mark Billingham and Christopher Fowler. By turns gripping, puzzling and sinister, the Sounds of Crime will chill your blood from the first spoken word to the last... Track Listing: Dolly's Trash and...

Paddington does a wonderful imitation of a black bear. / Paddington is chosen to represent England and run a leg in the Olympic Flame relay, by accident! / Mr. Curry tries to take advantage of Paddington, to his loss.

Paddington finds himself in a new career. / Paddington is off to the races! / Paddington celebrates his birthday at an expensive restaurant.

Paddington goes to the hospital to visit Mr. Curry and ends up visiting a psychiatrist instead. / On their trip to France Mr. Gruber tells Paddington that they are going to take part in the Tour de France. / The local charity ball is marked by a most unusual dance team rhumba-ing their way to first prize glory in the dance competition.

Paddington embarks on a seaside adventure. / The streets of Cairo are the setting for a con that leads Paddington to "purchase" a pyramid. / Paddington goes shopping for the "finishing touch" for Mr. Bruber's newly-built patio.

It's Mr. Brown's birthday! / At the Quebec Winter Carnival, Paddington becomes great friends with the Bonhomme Carnival! / When Paddington goes out caroling one night, he ends up at a dinner party.

Paddington attends a magic show where he is sawed in half. / Mr. Gruber and paddington head to Alaska. / A hole in Paddington's pocket makes him lose his weekly allownace.