Presents an alphabetical reference guide detailing the lives and works of authors associated with the English-language fiction of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.

Ben's a born daydreamer. He's much rather be in the Sahara, or on a Viking ship than sitting in a boring maths lesson. Then Agent Z appears on the scene - and THAT means secret missions, cunning plans and careful strategies. And soon Ben and his friends, Barney and Jenks, realize that life on planet earth is RATHER exciting after all!

When Ben's repulsive cousin TJ comes to stay, he uncovers incriminating evidence of Agent Z activities and sarts blackmailing Ben. Meanwhile, Ben, Jenks and Barney have decided to make a film using Barney's new camcorder. But when TJ disappears, the film points towards the boys as suspects. In order to clear their names, they are forced to mastermind a plot requiring the timing and steely nerves that only Agent Z can deliver. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.

Provides timely and informative profiles of the world's most interesting people.

The Hunt continues where ADVENTURE OF HEROES: RESOLUTION left off. The Xeiar wizard who blew himself up has returned to seek his revenge on those who did him wrong. The AOH Heroes return and immediately fall prey to a secret militia. The agents of VLORs return with two additional members to the team and more information is discovered concerning a scientist who messes with human and animals DNA.