Fox Classical

A groundbreaking reassessment of the Iliad, uncovering how the poem was written and why it remains enduringly powerful The Iliad is the world’s greatest epic poem—heroic battle and divine fate set against the Trojan War. Its beauty and profound bleakness are intensely moving, but great...

Step into the realm of high adventure and untamed magic with Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman, a seminal collection by the prolific author Gardner Francis Fox. First unleashed upon the world of fantasy literature in 1969, this compilation marks one of Fox's most enduring legacies within his impressive oeuvre of 156 paperbacks. Celebrated for its vibrant energy and boundless imagination, Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman secured its place in the hearts of fantasy enthusiasts and significantly influenced the creation of Dungeons & Dragons, as acknowledged by its creator, Gary Gygax, in Appendix N. This ...

Welcome to Zootopia, an amazing animal city where anyone can be anything! But when optimistic Judy Hopps—the first-ever bunny cop—arrives for her first day on the job, she discovers that being a small bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy.

The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome once dominated the world, and they continue to fascinate and inspire us. Classical art and architecture, drama and epic, philosophy and politics - these are the foundations of Western civilization. In The Classical World, eminent classicist Robin Lane Fox brilliantly chronicles this vast sweep of history from Homer to the reign of Augustus.

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘I’ve got it! Come on! There’s not a moment to lose!’ This edition of Fantastic Mr Fox, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic...

An anthology of over 50 classic children's poems, read by some of our finest actors. Full of fun, excitement, and magic, the poems in this collection are guaranteed to spark the imagination and open up a world of wonder. Favourites from authors such as Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll, and Robert Louis Stevenson are all here, as well as less familiar but nonetheless hugely entertaining poems such as" The Camel's Complaint"and "The Elephant, or The Force of Habit".

The pioneer of romantic suspense, Mary Stewart leads listeners on a thrilling journey through a dangerous and deadly Provence in this tale perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym. It sounds idyllic: a leisurely drive through the sun-drenched landscape of Provence. But Charity's dream...

Read by Hugh Fraser for the major motion picture A Haunting in Venice, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, coming in 2023! In this authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, a Halloween Party turns deadly, and it falls to Hercule Poirot to unmask a murderer. At a Halloween party...

Barry Diller, one of America’s most successful businessmen, reveals himself here—his successes, failures, and struggles—with surprising candor and intimacy in a memoir rich in Hollywood lore and filled with business acumen. Writing in his singular voice, Barry Diller delivers an astute...

Thornton Waldo Burgess (1874-1965) was a conservationist and author of children's stories. Burgess loved nature and its wild animals so much that he wrote about them for 50 years in books and his newspaper column. The delightful Adventures of Sammy Jay combines humorous animal escapades with gentle lessons about wildlife and nature, while The Burgess Bird Book for Children (1919) is a classic nature book which introduces young listeners to the subject of bird life by means of a series of interviews within a story....

The Little Fox Who Got Lost is a beautiful woodland story designed to teach small children about the dangers of wandering off and what can happen if they don’t pay attention to the things their parents say. I hope you enjoy this bedtime story as much as I enjoyed writing it.

My boss hired me without realizing who I was – trouble in a short skirt. And his best friend’s daughter. But he definitely knew he was asking for trouble when he slept with me. I was half his age. His employee. And the last person he should’ve touched. Let’s just say he did way more than just touch me. He lit my soul on fire. But that left me with a secret I couldn’t bear to reveal. Especially knowing that he would leave. What I didn’t know, however, was that he would be back. Not just in my life but also back in town. That meant he would find out about his son. And the reveal ...

Some stories linger long after the last page is turned… A lost brooch. A party that shouldn’t exist. A stranger who knows more than he should. Step into The Curious Book of Spooky Tales, a richly illustrated collection of 14 original tales inspired by the gothic storytelling traditions of the Victorian era. Discover peculiar encounters, forgotten places, unsettling mysteries, and unexpected twists in a world where the ordinary slips quietly into the unexplained. Charming, mysterious, and touched with just the right amount of darkness, these are stories for readers who enjoy a little ...

From New York Times bestselling author Scott Eyman, this is the story one of the most influential studios in film history, from its glory days under the leadership of legendary movie mogul Darryl F. Zanuck up to its 2019 buyout by Disney. March 20, 2019 marked the end of an era -- Disney took...

Finding my fiancé with another woman wasn't in the society wedding playbook. Neither was escaping in a billionaire's helicopter... or melting for his touch and carrying his twins. My parents arranged the perfect merger marriage. Too bad I found their chosen groom with his secretary. Enter Rowan Sinclair – Manhattan's most eligible silver fox CEO, who offered me freedom in his helicopter and safety in his penthouse. One look at how this ruthless billionaire melts around his daughter, and I'm lost. His heated glances set my skin on fire. His protective touch makes me forget my own name. ...

At King Nobel’s court, words can be more dangerous than claws. On the day of Pentecost, King Nobel, the lion, summons his subjects to a great celebration at court. Gathered before their sovereign, the animals seize the occasion to bring their complaints against Reynaert, the fox, the only one who did not answer the call. Before he can be judged, he must first be brought to court. The king sends messengers to Manpertuus, the fortress where Reynaert lives, and discovers that summoning him is far more dangerous than accusing him. Endowed with rare intelligence and unequalled cunning, ...

A Texas high school football star with a tragic past discovers the terrifying secret hidden since his family’s death in this propulsive coming-of-age paranormal horror novel packed with monsters, shifters, and game-day stakes. Joshua's had to learn to take the good with the bad. Orphaned at...

This is a collection of timeless westerns from some of the most well known authors of the genre. Included here are the following stories: “The Little Gold Miners” by Joaquin Miller, “Bulger’s Reputation” by Bret Harte, “The Leaf of Red Rose” by W. H. H. Murray, “The Secret of...

The inspiration behind Lifetime’s miniseries event Flowers in the Attic: The Origin. Olivia dreamed of a sun-filled love, a happy life. Then she entered Foxworth Hall... V.C. Andrews’ thrilling novel spins a tale of dreadful secrets and dark, forbidden passions—of the time before Flowers...

Reddy and Granny Fox must outsmart Farmer Brown's Boy who is out to get Reddy for stealing his pet chicken. Along the way, Reddy encounters many of the citizens of the Green Meadows and the Green Forest and with him we learn little lessons about life such as: the perils of being a show off; the importance of using all of one's senses; that it is a fine thing to show sympathy and kindness to others - even our enemies; and that the value of a grandmother's wisdom is inestimable.