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Akimbo and the Snakes by Alexander McCall Smith
Category: Childrens
Akimbo loves his life in Africa. He loves living in the great game reserve where his father is ranger. He is able to see all sorts of wonderful animals. But he doesn't see many snakes - they usually slither away when he gets close. But then, his Uncle Peter asks if Akimbo would like to visit his snake p ...Show more
Akimbo and the Snakes by Alexander McCall Smith
Category: Early Reader
Akimbo loves his life in Africa. He loves living in the great game reserve where his father is ranger. He is able to see all sorts of wonderful animals. But, he doesn't see many snakes, they usually slither away when he gets close. But, then his Uncle Peter asks if Akimbo would like to visit his snake p ...Show more
An Innocent Abroad - Life-Changing Trips from 35 Great Writers by Lonely Planet Publications Staff; John Berendt; Dave Eggers; Richard Ford; Pico Iyer; Alexander McCall Smith; Jane Smiley
Category: Travel | Series: Travel Literature Ser.
More than 20 well-known writers and celebrities share the travel experiences that shaped their personalities and changed their lives. Contributors include Dave Eggers, Richard Ford, Pico Iyer, John Berendt, Alexander McCall Smith and Jane Smiley.About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has be ...Show more
An Innocent Abroad : Life-Changing Trips from 35 Great Writers by Lonely Planet Publications Staff; John Berendt; Dave Eggers; Richard Ford; Pico Iyer; Alexander McCall Smith; Jane Smiley
Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Travel Literature Ser.
More than 20 well-known writers and celebrities share the travel experiences that shaped their personalities and changed their lives. Contributors include Dave Eggers, Richard Ford, Pico Iyer, John Berendt, Alexander McCall Smith and Jane Smiley. About Lonely Planet: Started in 1973, Lonely Planet has ...Show more
At the Villa of Reduced Circumstances by Alexander McCall Smith
Category: Fiction | Series: Portuguese Irregular Verbs
The third novel in the 'Portuguese Irregular Verbs' trilogy sees von Igelfeld suffering the slings of academic intrigue as a visiting fellow at Cambridge, and the arrows of outrageous fortune in an eventful Colombian adventure. Between trips, von Igelfeld returns to his beloved Regensburg only to discov ...Show more
Bertie Plays The Blues (44 Scotland Street #7) by Alexander McCall Smith
Category: Fiction | Series: 44 Scotland Street
Once more, we catch up with the delightful goings-on in the fictitious 44 Scotland Street from Alexander McCall Smith. With customary charm and deftness, Alexander McCall Smith gives us another instalment in this popular series, currently running in The Scotsman. Anything could happen to Bertie and the ...Show more
Bertie Plays the Blues (44 Scotland Street #7) by Alexander McCall Smith
Category: Fiction | Series: 44 Scotland Street Ser.
Even down to its well-set Georgian townhouses, Edinburgh is a hymn to measure and harmony. But on Scotland Street, domestic accord is in short supply. Matthew and Elspeth welcome three new arrivals, though the joys of multiple parenthood are somewhat lost due to sleep deprivation and the difficulties of ...Show more
Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers by Alexander McCall Smith
Category: Fiction | Series: 44 Scotland Street #9
Once more, we catch up with the delightful goings-on in the fictitious 44 Scotland Street from Alexander McCall Smith. With customary charm and deftness, Alexander McCall Smith gives us another instalment in this popular series, now running in its ninth season in The Scotsman. Anything could happen to B ...Show more
Bertie's Guide to Life and Mothers (#9 44 Scotland Street) by Alexander McCall Smith
Category: Fiction | Series: 44 Scotland Street Ser.
It's not that poor Bertie Pollock is wishing his life away, but having anticipated his 7th birthday for so long he's now longing to be 18. But there's a lot of living to do and Bertie isn't alone amongst the residents of Scotland Street in trying to do just that - with mixed fortunes.
Better than Fiction: True Travel Tales from Great Fiction by Alexander McCall Smith
Category: Travel | Series: Lonely Planet Travel Literature
"...a brilliant collection of travel stories...threaded with great warmth, as readers are invited to travel in the company of these famous authors and experience their passions and revelations." BOOKSELLER + PUBLISHER We asked some of the world's most acclaimed fiction authors, including Isabel Allende, ...Show more
Blue Shoes and Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith
Category: Fiction | Series: The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency 7
Now that she is finally and happily married to her long-term suitor Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, Mma Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency of Botswana might have expected life to grow more sedate. But the many problems that lead customers to Mma Ramotswe's door seem, if anything, to have multiplied, and ...Show more
Blue Shoes and Happiness: A No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel (7) by Alexander McCall Smith
Category: Fiction | Series: No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency (Paperback)
From universally beloved author Alexander McCall Smith, comes this seventh installment in the bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series featuring Botswana's best-loved detective. Life is good for Mma Ramotswe as she sets out with her usual resolve to solve people's problems, heal their misfortun ...Show more