A delightfully creepy version of the popular 19th-century cautionary tale that begins: 'Will you walk into my parlour?' said the Spider to the Fly.

Tells the story of a game and the city that frames it. Sampling the rags and the riches, the author reveals how Pall Mall got its name, which three addresses you won't find in your A-Z and why the sorry cul-de-sac that is Vine Street has a special place in the heart of Britain's most successful Monopoly champion.

Critically analyzes the American capitalistic system using Marx's view of competitive capitalism as a model.

When Charlie brings a rocket home from school, which is the best thing he has ever made, he warns Lola not to touch it, as it is extremely breakable. But, this is a challenge Lola just can't resist!

A story of the world's favourite board game, from its birth as a teaching tool, to the global, cultural icon. As the world's love affair with Monopoly goes from strength to strength, this book is about its world and those who love to play in it.

Do you ever stop to think what we go through, night after night, while you are sleeping? Every day they sit as still as stone but at night the bedside team come to life; scaring away bad dreams, squishing the bed bugs flat and checking for monsters. It's hard work, but in the morning, when their owner awakes, the bedside toys are richly rewarded.