Action-packed and full of historical details, the Spartapuss series follows the diary of a gladiator cat from Rome to the Land of the Kitons (A.K.A. Britain). Boudicat, the fourth book in the Spartapuss series, was awarded an 'Exclusively Independent' pick of the month award. In Boudicat, the forth title in the series, Queen Boudicat has declared war on Rome and wants Spartapuss to join her rebel army. Our ginger hero can't see how a tiny tribe of Kitons can take on the mighty Feline Empire. But warrior queens don't take 'No' for an answer. Boudicat is not for turning, she's for burning! The books are filled with marvelous characters and weird historical facts, which makes them ideal for both cat-lovers and history enthusiasts from around 8 years and upwards. You don't need to have read the other Spartapuss titles to enjoy Boudicat. "An exciting series... really good books. I would recommend them to 10 year olds and upwards who enjoy thrillers that you can't put down 'til you've read the whole thing!" Flora Murray, Dalry Secondary School S1, The Journal of Classics Teaching.

A page-turning sequel to "London Deep," half text and half graphic novel, set in a sinking city where two rival police forces--kids vs adults--compete to keep the peace

Rebellious teen Jemima Mallard has done the unthinkable. She's joined the Youth Police Department (YPD). Is she serious, or is she spying for the criminal Father Thames? Fellow YPD officer Nick Mallard isn't sure. Before he can test her loyalty, the two must go to war. Their city is under attack. From the Thames Barrier Reef to the Sink estates, strange ships have breached the defenses. London hasn't seen anything like these raiders--adults and kids sailing and working together. But orders are orders, Jemima must find a way to stop them. Can Jem and Nick find find a way to turn them back?

Age range 8 to 12 Spartapuss books are filled with marvellous characters and weird historical facts, which makes them ideal for both cat lovers and history enthusiasts from around 7 years and upwards. 'Packed with more catty puns than you ever thought pawssible, this witty Roman romp is history with cattitude.' - Junior Magazine

Lemmy's world is rocked when he loses his bedroom to his new baby brother. So he turns to Gran for comfort and a bedtime story. She tells the tale of Count Milkula, a selfish, noisy, milkcrazed creature from the monotonous mountains of Mamsylvania. Lemmy finds out that, like baby brothers, Mampires can't do anything for themselves. That's why looking after them is such an adventure. "There is something for both adults and children. There are lots of adult-focused references for the adult reader to enjoy. Phoenix's bright wacky cartoon-like illustrations match the very wacky story of the milk-crazed, sucking Count." Carolyn Boyd, School Librarian Journal.

Follow SOS and his fiery friend Furia on a quest that takes them from gladiator school to Mount Olympuss. Find out more at www.spartapuss.co.uk

This edited book brings together empirical studies of young people in paid employment from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and in different national settings. In the context of increasing youth labour market participation rates and debates about the value of early employment, it draws on multi-level analyses to reflect the complexity of the field. Each of the three sections of the book explores a key aspect of young people's employment: their experience of work, intersections between work and education, and the impact of other actors and institutions. The book contributes to broadening and strengthening knowledge about the opportunities and constraints that young people face during their formative experiences in the labour market. This book will be required reading for all those working in the fields of sociology, employment relations and education

Banished from his homeland, Viking dog Beowuff finds himself shipwrecked on a troubled island. Its King needs a champion. His hall is under attack from the hideous Hendel - an evil chicken of monstrous proportions. About the book: Beowuff's story echoes the tale of 'Beowulf' - one of the earliest recorded poems in Old English (Anglo-Saxon). 'It was surely only a matter of time before the creator of the witty and popular Spartapuss series of adventures, set in a feline-focused version of ancient Rome, found another historical direction to explore with his tireless punnery and scholarly attention to detail. Beowuff is a hilarious reimagining of the earliest recorded poem in Old English, combining shamelessly silly wordplay (for example, our furry and fallible hero must defeat Hendel, an evil, giant chicken) with authentically Anglo-Saxon literary language and conceits.'

This edited book brings together empirical studies of young people in paid employment from a variety of disciplinary perspectives and in different national settings. In the context of increasing youth labour market participation rates and debates about the value of early employment, it draws on multi-level analyses to reflect the complexity of the field. Each of the three sections of the book explores a key aspect of young people's employment: their experience of work, intersections between work and education, and the impact of other actors and institutions. The book contributes to broadening and strengthening knowledge about the opportunities and constraints that young people face during their formative experiences in the labour market. This book will be required reading for all those working in the fields of sociology, employment relations and education

Viking dog Beowuff is all bark and no bite, a disgrace to the memory of his fierce ancestors

Beowuff and his weak-witted bench-mate Arnuf find themselves washed up at the Sine Carne monastery where a peace loving order of "meatless monks" work the earth. But the bewildered brothers are under attack from a ruthless pack of Dragon raiders--thieving heathens with the scent of monk-gold in their savage snouts. Will this day be the order's last? Some of Beowuff's adventures may sound familiar to history lovers because they echo the ancient tale of Beowulf (1000 A.D.), one of the earliest recorded poems in Old English.

A funny tale about a milk drinking vampire, or "mampire," from the Monotonous Mountains of Mamsylvania In this vividly illustrated story, Lemmy's world turns upside down when his baby brother Cally comes home from the hospital: he has to give up his bedroom, listen to Cally's constant crying, and fight for his parents' attention. When Lemmy turns to Gran for comfort, she relays a fantastical story about Mampires, milk-crazed creatures from the Monotonous Mountains of Mamsylvania who can't do anything by themselves--not unlike baby brothers. Count Milkula, in particular, has a hard time coping when his usual milk sources disappear. He seeks help from a clever boy (named Lemmy ) who discovers how wonderful it feels to assist others.

Part graphic novel and part adventure tale, this fantasy that takes place in the near future follows a spunky heroine living in a flooded London where rival police forces compete to keep the peace. Jemima Mallard doesn't have time to worry about the fact that the city has been sinking ever since the climate upgrade--she's having a bad day. Her boyfriend knocks her off a pier, some hooded youths scuttle her houseboat, and she loses two tanks of precious air that were gifts from her father. Even worse, the Youth Police accuse her of being mixed up with a criminal named Father Thames and her father--the Chief Inspector of the Adult Police--can't seem to fix the error. Ideal for manga fans and reluctant readers, this copiously illustrated story explores environmental themes in an accessible and exciting manor.

Ages 9 to 12 years The London Deep series is half graphic novel and half book - with comic art on every page. It's set in the future in a flooded London, where rival police forces for kids and adults compete to keep the peace. London is menaced by a mysterious plague. The disease, which leaves a spider web pattern of fine lines upon the victim, has been nicknamed 'Threadneedle'. The YPD order a full scale evacuation of London, claiming that adults are the carriers. When her father is taken to a 'Safeguarding' centre, Jemima Mallard enlists the help of a team of mercenaries to bust him out.

The Son of Spartapuss is off on a new adventure in an ancient Greece and Rome where cats rule the world and humans have never existed Join the Son of Spartapuss and his fiery friend Furia again as they battle their way to the Olympuss Games. Shipwrecked on the way to the tournament, our heroes find themselves lost in an ancient maze. Can they escape before the monstrous Minopaw tracks them down?

Join the Son of Spartapuss and Furia on their second adventure in an ancient Greece and Rome ruled by cats The Olympuss Games is set in ancient Greece and ancient Rome, in a world ruled by cats. The Son of Spartapuss (S.O.S.) learns that his friend Furia is on a secret quest. Meanwhile, the try-outs for The Olympuss Games begin. In order to win their places, S.O.S. and Furia must defeat the gladiator known as The Cyclaw.

In the third installment of the series, six-clawed hero Spartapuss is horrified to find that the Emperor is planning an invasion of the Land of the Kitons, aka Great Britain. Clawdius, the least likely emperor in Roman history, needs to show his enemies who is boss. While Spartapuss has always wanted to visit his birthplace--famous for its terrible food, evil weather, and the tuneless howling of its savage tribes--he is loath to journey there as part of an invasion. However, he soon finds himself rounded up and forced aboard the first ship in the invasion fleet and part of the landing party that sets out to search for the Kiton Army. Soon captured by two warriors, Spartapuss manages to escape into the woods, where he meets Furg, a young Kiton studying to become a Mewid. After joining her at Mewid training school, Spartapuss realizes he must choose between his new friends and the Emperor. Can the magic of the Mewids help him make the right decision?

New to Rome, the Son of Spartapuss has a lot to learn. When a mysterious stranger offers to pay his debts. He finds himself in the School for Strays, a school for gladiators. Join the Son of Spartapuss and his fiery friend Furia as they battle their way from gladiator school in Rome to the Olympuss Games. The Olympuss Games series is set in ancient Greece and ancient Rome. Cats rule the world, people have never existed. This 4 book quest is a 'purrfect' way of bringing history alive for 6-8 year olds. Reviews of the Original Spartapuss series 'A highly original story with lots of scope for giggles... can't fail to delight cat fans (or otherwise) everywhere!' - Booktrusted.com 'Cat-tastic!' - London Evening Standard "An exciting series... thrillers that you can't put down 'til you've read the whole thing!" - Flora Murray, The Journal of Classics Teaching 'This witty Roman romp is history with cattitude.' - Junior Magazine (Scholastic) Gladiator cats for Younger readers - Unlocks the exciting world of ancient Rome for a younger audience. - Each book has 15 illustrations by Chris Watson (colour art in ebook version) - Easy to read format with larger font size and wider spacing. - Packed with fun historical facts about ancient Greece and ancient Rome. - Photocopiable writing resources to download from www.mogzilla.co.uk

Lemmy's world is rocked when he loses his bedroom to his new baby brother. So he turns to Gran for comfort and a bedtime story. She tells the tale of Count Milkula, a selfish, noisy, milkcrazed creature from the monotonous mountains of Mamsylvania. Lemmy finds out that, like baby brothers, Mampires can't do anything for themselves. That's why looking after them is such an adventure. "There is something for both adults and children. There are lots of adult-focused references for the adult reader to enjoy. Phoenix's bright wacky cartoon-like illustrations match the very wacky story of the milk-crazed, sucking Count." Carolyn Boyd, School Librarian Journal.

Rome's new emperor Catligula has become a power-crazed puss in this animated sequel to "I Am Spartapuss." Excited when asked to interview for a position at the Imperial Palace, Spartapuss eagerly takes his friend's advice to look his best and attaches a shiny Fleagyptian coin to his collar--and unknowingly becomes a slave to the coin and its mate, worn by Catligula. Countless capers with his mystic friend Tefnut ensue as Spartapuss struggles to remove the coin and its curse--including a visit to a psychic mouse (the Moracle) and a fur-raising encounter with a giant albino snake--only to find that the coin has him playing a central part in Catligula's crazy schemes and paw-deep in devious palace business.

Age: 6 - 9 years Join Stephanie Pellet, the smartest guinea pig in the world, on a time traveling journey to the beginning of everything. Doctor Finklefox claims she's not mad, but she'll do anything to get her time experiment to work. She's zapped countless of guinea pigs into the distant past. But this time, Stephanie Pellet gets the machine going. Join Stephanie and her guinea pig friends on a trip back 13.7 billion years in time - to the very beginning of everything. In order to keep the science accurate, the eminent bird physicist Dr Stephen Swarkin and Albert Einstein provide a running commentary.