Best Selling Books by James Riordan

Book Band: Turquoise (Ideal for ages 6+) A delightful retelling of a classic story with a twist, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. The little swan is not quite like his brothers and sisters. He''s small and brown and just doesn''t fit in. So he sets off alone into the big, wide world. Will the ugly little swan find a friend? Will he discover who he truly is? This heartwarming fairytale with a twist from well-known author James Riordan is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Brendan Kearney and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. ''Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.'' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

In this revised and updated guide (first edition in 1988) Riordan advises musicians on how to achieve success in the highly-selective music business, with emphasis on producing and overseeing the manufacturing of their own records. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

The stories in this book will make you laugh, make you cry, make you hold your breath - just like the game!They''re all written by keen fans who follow their teams all over the country. People like Michael Rosen, Robert Swindells, Michael Parkinson, Barry Hines, and lots more.Football - it''s the greatest game in the world...

Maybe The Scream isn''t really out of control at all. Maybe the band is very much under control of someone--or something--that is undeniably evil.

A collection of legends and folklore about Native Americans.

Discusses the climate, geography, history, governments, culture, social life, and customs of the eighth socialist countries making up Eastern Europe.

An illustrated retelling of seven stories that have been the basis of famous ballets with notes on the origins of each story and on the music composed for them. Includes "Petrushka, " "Swan Lake, " "Cinderella, " "Giselle, " "The Nutcracker, " "Stone Flower, " and "Sleeping Beauty."

An introduction to the people and their way of life in the largest country in the world.

May the road rise up to meet you... The best of Irish storytelling is packed into this captivating collection. Seventeen stunning tales feature characters as wild and wonderful as giants, both selfish and shrinking, flying grandmothers, mysterious carriages, ghosts and of course leprechauns! The collection is crammed with contributions from well-known authors, including Oscar Wilde, Patricia Lynch, Eamon Kelly, Edna O''Brien and Frank Murphy. Capturing all that''s strange and wonderful about the land of saints and scholars, this collection will be loved by young readers.

A collection of traditional tales from around the world each of whose main character is female.

Having wandered into the woods and encountered a den of hungry foxes, Little Bunny Bobkin uses his counting skills to escape and return home.

Ivan the Poor loses the Wind''s magic cloth and the Sun''s magic goat to his brother Ivan the Rich, but then the Frost gives him a magic sack.

Presents a recreation of the Greek myth about Jason and his perilous journey with the Argonauts to the kingdom of Colchis in search of the Golden Fleece.

Stories of magical transformations, based on traditional tales.

This exciting collection is filled with adventure and wonder, generous sea spirits and horrible underwater monsters, and daring boys and girls. Characters sail, swim, and even ride whales to cross the ocean, learning the secrets of the wind and currents that rule the surface and hidden depths. The stories come from Celtic, Finnish, Maori and Native American cultures, from Senegal Vietnam, Siberia. Denmark (The Little Mermaid), and Egypt (Sinbad the Sailor). Whether read aloud or independently, they are sure to provide hours of entertainment.

Folklore from around the world tells tales of the heavenly bodies.

Franklin has more than one secret-if possible, the second more hideous than the first. As a serial killer who murders young prostitutes in particularly gruesome ways, Franklin also works with a friend, who helps covers his tracks. The only compensation required from his friend is watching the killings . . . and taking a few pictures that he shares with a couple of his friends. In turn, those friends share their pictures and stories of other murders, creating a horrific network of murder used as entertainment. Detective Carl Peterson''s first mistake in being assigned to the Kankakee serial killer case is thinking that he''s simply looking for a serial killer . . . acting alone. When Carl seeks help from his computer statistician girlfriend, Laurie, she discovers that various murders in four different states have similarities that can''t be ignored. Carl teams up with FBI profiler Bob Rathburn, and together they track down the killer. But then, the murders continue . . . And the more Carl discovers, the more the unthinkable connections become a staggering reality.

Abena is a rebellious Ashanti girl sold into slavery on the notorious Transatlantic route from West Africa to Jamaica. Mungo is an English orphan who becomes a cabin boy, only to be kidnapped and sold as a white slave. Fate brings the two together and Mungo, risking life and limb, saves Abena from a terrible death. Together they escape and set out towards the Blue Mountains - where rumours tell of a stronghold of runaway slaves ruled by a legendary leader called Nanny. But can Abena and Mungo slip through the hordes of Redcoats and baying bloodhounds sent to drag them back?? Based on historical events, the novel unflinchingly describes the conditions of black and also white slavery in the 18th century, when profits took precedence over human life, and ends on a strong note of hope.

Zach and Piper, with divine assistance, continue to seek their kidnapped parents and protect their little brother, Elijah, from the evil Shadow Man, who places temptation in their path in the form of a beautiful runaway.

Capture children''s interest in ancient civilizations with these faithful retellings of classic Greek tales, lavishly illustrated by and award-winning artist.

Stories from around the world tell of monsters, heroes, outlaws, gods, and the origin of language.

Nine of the tales told by Shaharazad to enchant the cruel sultan and stop him from executing her as he had his other daily wives.

Papers of William James Riordan.