This collection of five stories explores a variety of different literary approaches to the genre of adventure. From a man struggling to survive in the frozen Yukon, to a ship's loose canon which threatens the lives of the entire crew, these stories will enthral and delight fans of adventure everywhere. 204 pages

A collection of classic and modern stories by some of America's finest writers. The American Stories Collection brings together six stories which explore the development of the American short story over the past century - from a fierce critique of modern suburban family life to isolation and lost love in the deep mid-west. 198 pages

This collection brings together stories and extracts which explore the relationship people have with animals large and small, wild and tame, real and imaginary. From a fantastical children's fable to a complex psychological love story, readers are sure to find stories that will delight and entertain them.

This collection of five stories brings together a variety of writing styles from the genre of crime writing. From the adventures of the most famous of all detectives, Sherlock Holmes, to the contemporary writings of Ruth Rendell and Alexander McCall Smith, there will be a story here to delight everyone. 208 pages

This 'tasty' collection brings together five stories and extracts all with food at their heart. Food and literature have a long relationship and food is used to shed light on characters and relationships, from meals as the centre of family life to food as a political symbol.

The Horror Stories Collection of five stories explores a variety of different literary approaches to the genre of horror. From a violent spirit brought to life by an old whistle, to a terrifying monster who lives deep under the ground, these stories will terrify and entertain fans of horror everywhere. 192 pages

The Science Fiction Stories Collection brings together five stories which explore a range of perspectives within the genre of science fiction. From space travel to time travel, scientific experiments and teleportation, these stories will fascinate and delight any fans of science fiction everywhere. 208 pages

The Travel Stories Collection of six extracts takes the reader through a variety of landscapes which are both challenging and exhilarating. From the desert conditions of Mexico to the frozen land of the Northern Lights, there is something here for everyone who loves to read about travel. 216 pages

This diverse collection of short stories helps to illustrate the development of the new literary styles and perspectives that emerged during the course of the twentieth century. 208 pages

This collection brings together six stories from six different countries (India, Argentina, New Zealand, Sudan and Australia). They tell the tales of families and individuals, of love, loss and struggles against adversity. Their universal themes are coloured by the culture and society of the countries they describe.