Rayann (Annie) and Rayden Moodley are two incorrigible little children that are always getting themselves into some sort of adventure. Be it from the head-spinning, dizzy heights of Disneyland Paris to the heart-wrenching tears of being ripped away from home, school, and friends, with the uncertainty of what their tiny futures hold, right down to the stepping into a brand-new future for both of them and their parents. Each day of their adventures have fun-filled, hair-pulling moments that leave one laughing hysterically whilst waiting with bated breath for their next exploit. Thrown dead centre in the middle of their craziness is their very calm, very patient mum, who has the task of making sense of their days whilst wiping tears and acting as referee. Welcome to the adventures of Rayann and Rayden Moodley. It will leave you wanting more.

In the final years of his life, Chekhov had reached the height of his powers as a dramatist, and also produced some of the stories that rank among his masterpieces. The poignant 'The Lady with the Little Dog' and 'About Love' examine the nature of love outside of marriage - its romantic idealism and the fear of disillusionment. And in stories such as 'Peasants', 'The House with the Mezzanine' and 'My Life' Chekhov paints a vivid picture of the conditions of the poor and of their powerlessness in the face of exploitation and hardship. With the works collected here, Chekhov moved away from the realism of his earlier tales - developing a broader range of characters and subject matter, while forging the spare minimalist style that would inspire such modern short-story writers as Hemingway and Faulkner.

A collection of stories inspired by cats and their relationships with humans.