Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2013
ISBN 10: 190305639X ISBN 13: 9781903056394
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. I hope the reader will be entertained reading my publication. It provides a modern day approach to writing poetic verse that shows the common touch and humorous side to people's everyday lives in their chosen occupations. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2010
ISBN 10: 1903056349 ISBN 13: 9781903056349
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The recipes take the fledgling student from quick bites & tasty snacks of Welsh Rarebit, Chunky Oven Chips, through to main meals including Spaghetti Bolognese, Wheeler's Beef Stew, a simple Thai green curry and a traditional Roast Chicken. To finish there are irresistible cakes and desserts such as Bread & Butter Pudding, Carrot Cake, Raspberry Muffins and Pancakes. The recipes and ingredients have been planned for the budgeting student providing clear, step by step instructions with inspirational quotes and suggestions throughout the book, sure to encourage even the most reluctant cook. Remember - 'Never eat more than you can lift' - Miss Piggy. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2015
ISBN 10: 1785450220 ISBN 13: 9781785450228
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. But Adela is tired, too tired, and something stirs in the well she guards. If left unchecked it threatens all within the natural world.A twelve-year-old girl, befriended by a banished knight, may hold a key to keeping the balance. But has she been taught enough to do so? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2014
ISBN 10: 1903056799 ISBN 13: 9781903056790
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. She returned to competitive swimming 10 years later in the GB Paralympic squad at the Beijing Olympics, before going on to win four Olympic silvers and one bronze at the London 2012 Games. She is also a multiple IPC World & European champion. This book is an honest account of the struggles and dark times of her illness, and yet is inspirational in her subsequent battle to go on and achieve so many of her goals regardless. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2021
ISBN 10: 1839523891 ISBN 13: 9781839523892
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Christians often agree about their core moral principles, but disagreement and confusion reign when it comes to bringing these values into politics. A host of simplistic and fallacious views can paralyse the faithful - muffling what should be the prophetic voice. This book untangles the muddle and clarifies what Christians should be aiming for in politics and how they should enter into the world of political parties and elections. It's readable, short, logical, original and provocative. The author is the leader of the Scottish Family Party, but the arguments presented apply universally. If bringing Godly values into the political arena is your passion, this is the book for you. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2018
ISBN 10: 1785453335 ISBN 13: 9781785453335
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Eight friends take on the greatest challenge of their lives, to cycle 20 peaks of the Tour de France in seven days. Their adventure will take them beyond what any of them expected, through epic highs, dramatic lows, unforgettable scenery and the toughest days of cycling any of them have ever encountered. But will they make it to the finish line? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2021
ISBN 10: 1839523476 ISBN 13: 9781839523472
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. An enthralling journey through time, fashion and theatreland: from hairdressing student in the early 1960s to theatrical wig creator for the biggest shows of our time over five decades from the West End to Broadway Box Brownie to Cinemascope. My Name Is Not Wigs is the ultimate read for fans of witty behind-the-curtains memoirs, especially those with a penchant for the bright lights of stage and screen: tears and accolades aplenty! Angela has created wigs for Spitting Image, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, The Graduate, Witches of Eastwick, Jesus Christ Superstar, La Boheme and Mary Poppins to name a few; at institutions such as Madame Tussauds in London and Amsterdam, The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden and the Royal National Theatre on more than 100 shows; touring the world; and working alongside many of the biggest names in acting including Joan Collins, Judi Dench, Michael Gambon, Celia Imrie and Ian McKellen. A unique backstage story honest and good-humoured, like the author. Sir Ian McKellen A glorious cavalcade of theatrical gossip and professional achievement in a department of our profession that largely goes unsung. Frances de la Tour A wonderful read and so well written with plenty of fascinating stories. Sir Michael Gambon. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2018
ISBN 10: 1497203716 ISBN 13: 9781497203716
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Drawing beautiful letters by hand may seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! Discover how to transform simple words into stunning works of art with this easy introduction to hand lettering for absolute beginners. "Kiley in Kentucky" hand lettering expert, Kiley Bennett, gets you started right away with twenty traceable alphabets. She guides you through five skill-building projects to let you practice drawing each upper and lower-case letter. This interactive workbook also provides twenty pages of quality vellum tracing paper, along with four frameable pullout art prints. Super Simple Hand Lettering is a valuable resource for any artist, whether you're a complete novice or an experienced designer looking to expand your technique. You'll learn to create your own unique lettering for everything from art journals and scrapbooks to greeting cards, gift tags, invitations and more. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2022
ISBN 10: 1839525495 ISBN 13: 9781839525490
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A paperback picture book to support telling young children that a parent has a tumour or has cancer. The poem is aimed at children aged approximately 48 years and can be read together as a supportive way to open discussions, with beautiful illustrations to help children understand. The book includes a description for adults of the authors own experiences of a brain tumour diagnosis and treatment and how she told her family. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2019
ISBN 10: 1785453599 ISBN 13: 9781785453595
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Happiness, our heroine, is a warthog piglet; clever, caring and courageous. She lives on a game reserve in Africa and is the narrator of our tale. Happiness is out one day with her family when her brother is snatched by a lioness, and in the ensuing panic to escape the same fate she is caught in a poacher's trap. Her human friend Peter, The Head Ranger, rescues her and takes her back to his animal sanctuary to recuperate. At Weaver House Animal Sanctuary Happiness makes many wild and wonderful friends and when she learns that some of them have lost loved ones to poachers she is determined to help put an end to this cruel practice. She concocts two wildly imaginative schemes and with the help of her new friends and a full moon she sets out on her daring mission. Even little warthog piglets can help to change the world. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2023
ISBN 10: 1839525991 ISBN 13: 9781839525995
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2024
ISBN 10: 1839527919 ISBN 13: 9781839527913
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. How to be a great GoaT a guide to being a brilliant Governor or a Trustee is for school and college governors and trustees.This book has been 20+ years in the making by a school and college chair, governor, trustee, member, and consultant, this short, easily-read book is not about rules or procedures. Instead, it focuses on the attributes of a great GoaT and how they function across the key theatres of governance, illustrated by examples drawn from personal experience.How to be a great GoaT helps experienced GoaTs improve, and new ones understand the scope of the role, so that all enjoy a rich and rewarding experience while adding real value to our schools and colleges. How to be a great GoaT a guide to being a brilliant Governor or a Trustee is for school and college governors and trustees. It focuses on the attributes of a great GoaT and how they function across the key theatres of governance, illustrated by examples drawn from personal experience. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2022
ISBN 10: 1839525363 ISBN 13: 9781839525360
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Mikey, the dog who saved the whole worlds.Cedric, the punk dragon who lost his flame.the troll who gets his revenge on the pesky goats. The young toad who helps the witch with her spells.The wolf who get's his revenge on spoilt Red Riding Hood. And Rufus the rapping pirate who teaches Cuthbert the Cutlass to dance.Have a look inside this book to meet these fantastic characters and find the full stories, all beautifully illustrated by Andrew Prescott. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2021
ISBN 10: 1839523638 ISBN 13: 9781839523632
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In December 1938, with a new war looming solicitor Charles Henderson lunches with his cousin and relates a seemingly commonplace story of promising young men lost in the Great War. Hendersons anecdote describes the experience of half a dozen clerks who volunteer for a Northern Pals battalion in 1914 and who are progressively hardened to confront new and greater challenges, eventually leading infantry platoons as temporary gentlemen. Presented as a sometimes troubling anecdote, this simple story goes beyond recruitment, training in England and trench life in France to the brutal mayhem of the first day on the Somme. The grimly efficient battles that follow show how unassuming young men adapted themselves to leadership in a harshly effective army. Darkening December is not the conventional tale of futile misery. It is a clear-eyed, unsentimental view both of the valuable men whose loss bereaved our society so profoundly and most especially of their friends whose resilience helped them fight doggedly to victory. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2018
ISBN 10: 1497203740 ISBN 13: 9781497203747
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Fall in love with watercolours and create beautiful paintings that you can be proud of! Positive, inspiring messages and quotations are the perfect subject for expressive watercolour lettering. This skill-building portfolio book for absolute beginners will teach you everything you need to know to get started with watercolour art. Talented artist Robin Pickens introduces you to all the basics of paint, brushes, palette and water, with easy-to-follow advice on opacity, blending, shading and mixing colours. She then guides you step-by-step through eight complete inspirational watercolour calligraphy projects. Each project features soft, muted patterns printed on real 90# thick and tactile watercolour paper. The pages are perforated so you can easily remove your art for gifting or display. Just Add Watercolor Happy Thoughts also provides gorgeous fully coloured finished examples to inspire your work on each design. Synopsis coming soon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2020
ISBN 10: 1839522321 ISBN 13: 9781839522321
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The perfect gift for girls aged 8 to 14. Part journal, part guide, Girlhood: The Story invites girls to capture their unique story of growing up while providing information and insights about the changes their bodies will go through. It's a place to learn about, prepare for and ultimately to celebrate their transition from girlhood to womanhood. The journal is split into 12 monthly sections, complete with period and mood trackers as well as personal stories from various prominent and inspirational women. The journal acts as an interactive and educational guide to periods, designed as a space to learn, reflect and fuel conversations around menstrual health and wellbeing. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2018
ISBN 10: 1497203732 ISBN 13: 9781497203730
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Fall in love with watercolours and create beautiful flower paintings that you can be proud of! Fresh and delicate, flowers are the perfect subject for expressive watercolour art. This skill-building portfolio book for absolute beginners will teach you everything you need to know to get started with watercolour painting. Talented artist Robin Pickens introduces you to all the basics of paint, brushes, palette and water, with easy-to-follow advice on opacity, blending, shading and mixing colours. She then guides you step-by-step through eight complete floral watercolour projects. Each project features soft, muted patterns printed on real 90# thick and tactile watercolour paper. The pages are perforated so you can easily remove your art for gifting or display. Just Add Watercolor Flowers also provides gorgeous fully coloured finished examples to inspire your work on each design. Synopsis coming soon. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2023
ISBN 10: 1839527269 ISBN 13: 9781839527265
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Margherita Ende (illustratore). Paperback. "It's expedition o'clock!" cries Mac, putting down his French book. "Expedition Supervisor ready!" replies his sister, Meli. Adventure isn't far away when they stumble across a lost flamingo who speaks French. Can they help Freddie find his way to the flamingo festival of the year? Join Meli and Mac for some flamingo fun in Serendipity Forest - and use the translation guide to learn a little French along the way!Get ready for an expedition of a lifetime with the first book in the Meli & Mac series! This fully illustrated children's picture book is packed with magic gadgets, adventure and entertaining characters.The book is written in English but includes a basic introduction to French words and phrases. No background in French is required. It can be read to younger children following along with the beautiful illustrations and can later be used as a first reader once the child starts reading. The book encourages children to learn new things and embrace people from different backgrounds. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2020
ISBN 10: 1839522372 ISBN 13: 9781839522376
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Perched on top of the cliffs on the outskirts of the Cornish town of Porthleven, the Lugger Inn was home to Harry Channon, his parents and his grandfather, Henry. Henry loved to entertain locals and tourists with sea shanties and tales of smugglers and pirates who were part of the Inn's history. Harry was enthralled by the stories, but the resulting nightmares were so damaging that his parents took him to a psychologist, who used regression therapy to unlock deep, dark secrets from a past life, unwittingly setting him on a new path to adventure. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2022
ISBN 10: 1839525525 ISBN 13: 9781839525520
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Fran Parsons is a lively, no-nonsense 90-something old who produces inspired rhymes. She shies away from calling herself a poet, or her work poetry, as she feels it would be wrong to put herself in the same league as the greats. Fran has a keen sense of observation and a sharp wit, as well as a well-rounded command of the English language. She looks at modern life with a mix of bewilderment, amusement and amazement, as only someone who has reached her stage of life can. All of that adds up to rhymes that may be observations on daily life with a sting in the tail, or of the natural world. Some are whimsy, some will make you laugh out loud; others are deeper and more poignant: even they will make you smile. Fran writes for pleasure, not for profit. All net profits from the sales of her books are donated to small, local charities. In this way, she hopes, a wide audience will have the opportunity to enjoy her rhymes, and at the same time she can support those causes close to her heart. This little books of rhymes makes the perfect gift for older friends and relatives who remember the good old days, seasonal stocking fillers, a simple thank you or thinking of you for parents or grandparents. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2021
ISBN 10: 1839523611 ISBN 13: 9781839523618
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A highly intelligent, mature family man is blackmailed by a petty crook seeking access to secret information in The Department, a government institute for combatting international crime, but he deflects attention onto a younger colleague. A famous film actress attempts to combat the blackmailer's remorseless persecution of his sister whom he has recruited in order to distract the younger man from his involvement in drug and counterfeit shipments. Romance intrudes but the head of The Department puts business before devotion thereby leading to personal disaster. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2021
ISBN 10: 1839523646 ISBN 13: 9781839523649
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. This story is set in the summer of 1962, the swinging sixties and a more liberal society. A time of Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll. There are two central characters, namely Alfie and Harry, both in their teens and the best of friends. Boy-Girl relationships together with the proverbial annual British seaside holiday are very much on the agenda. Alfie aged 17, was struggling with being a virgin unlike Harry aged 18, who had many sexual conquests. The sixties marked a watershed moment affecting all walks of the British way of life. It was really a turning point from the old to the modern. The times were now being driven by youth and you could say the adults were the ones now being educated in the process with new attitudes to sex, music and fashion. One thing that doesn't change is the proverbial seaside holiday. The story begins one Sunday morning after a fight the night before at the local Church dance and the imminent revenge that's about to take place, however the story will take you back a week earlier, before moving on and eventually unfolding the unforgettable holiday in Great Yarmouth. Involving the holiday accommodation, the girls they encounter and pop stars from a show at the Windmill theatre. All throughout the book you will be reminded of the classic songs of the sixties. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2023
ISBN 10: 1839526947 ISBN 13: 9781839526947
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. CYRILS LOTTERY OF LIFE depicts bizarre and comic events with a sexual undertone centred on an unconventional English lawyers practice and his colourful and wacky clients. Alphabet fetishes and phobias, a terminal desk-top adventure, an investigation into mysterious anonymous messages, a secretary secretly in love with her boss, an overload of cholesterol-filled kosher food, a chief superintendent whose blow-up doll makes a dramatic public appearance, a bottle fed judge who nightly retires to bed in a nappy and babygro and Cyril Braithwaite, fretting that most of his legal cases relate to his clients private parts, all contribute to an absorbing, fast moving, hilarious legal tale. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2020
ISBN 10: 1839522178 ISBN 13: 9781839522178
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The Hunting of the Boojum is a 'poetic' sequel to Lewis Carroll's, The Hunting of the Snark (An Agony in Eight Fits). In The Hunting of the Snark, a crew of ten unlikely characters, under the direction of the Bellman, pursue their quarry the 'Snark'. They discover, however, that the Snark is actually a 'Boojum' when met by one of their number, the Baker. The Baker is apparently lost in the encounter and there The Hunting of the Snark ends. The Hunting of the Boojum is an, 'Inanity in Eight Deliria' and literally takes off where The Hunting of the Snark ends. The crew hunts the Boojum to avenge the Baker and in the course of the hunt travel back through time under the direction of the Bellman, as guided by the backward flying ouzelum bird. As a result, they end up back where they started at the beginning of The Hunting of the Snark where the Baker is reintroduced, albeit a little bruised. Poetry probably designed for children, with a nod to the eccentric educational and a slant toward the adult. Mad, surreal and possibly utter nonsense, but then again. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2022
ISBN 10: 1839525398 ISBN 13: 9781839525391
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Sophie is a special little girl who runs everywhere. With her magical running shoes, Sophie speeds past everything and everyone. One day, Sophies magical shoes dont fit anymore, and Sophie must learn how to walk instead of run. Hesitantly, Sophie puts on a different pair of shoes and is surprised by the new experiences she encounters on her way to school.Sophie is always seen with her loyal friend Tweet the bird by her side. Be sure to spot Tweet on every page and see what sort of mischief he gets up to.Sophies story is about learning to slow down, taking a deep breath and appreciating the magic that exists all around. This is a wonderful short story introducing young children to mindfulness. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2024
ISBN 10: 1839528087 ISBN 13: 9781839528088
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Anthony Nolan was born with a rare genetic disease in the 1970's. At that time, doctors gave him no chance of survival.A Kiss Through Glass is his mother's story in her own words. A story of love and dedication that embraced the world.Shirley Nolan tells with amazing honesty of the heartbreak and joys in the relentless battle to save her son. She relates how she established the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Appeal, a unique medical project that has saved the lives of thousands.To recognise Shirley Nolan's legacy, and the 50th Anniversary of the charity she founded, her story has been republished alongside an analysis of her impact and personal testimonies from some of those who have benefited from her lifesaving actions.Tragically, she was not able to save Anthony but, through his death, others are living today and the future offers real hope for the patients of tomorrow Anthony Nolan was born with a rare genetic disease in the 1970's. Shirley Nolan relates how she established the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Appeal and today we can now recognise the legacy 50th Anniversary of the charity she founded.Through his death, others are living today and the future offers real hope for the patients of tomorrow Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2024
ISBN 10: 1839527994 ISBN 13: 9781839527999
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. A delightful rhyming story taking readers on a journey through the world of British garden birds and their unique nests, exploring the diversity of nature and the importance of individuality.Follow along as the birds of the gardens of green boast about their nests, each claiming theirs to be the best, only to be gently guided by the wisdom of Bullfinch. From a whispered twitter to a full-fledged chorus, the birds' antics unfold in a poetic story across 48 engaging pages.Whether enjoyed independently by children aged 5+ or shared with a grown-up for younger readers, The Best Nest Contest promises educational fun, with colourful illustrations bringing this enchanting story to life.All was calmin the gardens of green,but one little song,caused a scene, It began with a twitter,barely a sound,but grew to a chorus,all around. My nest is the best,they sang in turn,but Bullfinch knows,theyve much to learn. This colourful and quirky childrens book is a wonderful introduction to British birds, and their nesting habits. A lovely story woven around some real facts about nesting habits young children should love it! Barn Owl Trust A delightful rhyming story taking readers on a journey through the world of British garden birds and their unique nests, exploring the diversity of nature and the importance of individuality. The Best Nest Contest promises educational fun, with colourful illustrations bringing this enchanting story to life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2022
ISBN 10: 1839523980 ISBN 13: 9781839523984
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. What happens when the very same system designed to protect children fails? Thats exactly what is happening right now in the UK family courts in cases of Parental Alienation, a form of post-divorce abuse. Cafcass define Parental Alienation as when a childs resistance or hostility towards one parent is not justified and is the result of psychological manipulation by the other parent; yet experts, therapists and social workers are not trained to assess or deal with cases involving Parental Alienation. I spent years making my case to judges, experts and lawyers, all of whom failed to agree on what was actually happening between my ex-wife, my kids and myself. At the time it seemed like I was constantly trying to prove a negative, to find a new direction to reach my kids, and while all were promising, all ended in expensive dead ends as my ex-wife pursued her agenda. If I had to sum up the experience of trying to prove Parental Alienation in the courts, I would describe it as being trapped in the backseat of a car while it crashes in slow motion. The system is not fit for purpose. The family courts are slow and busy, burdened by the backlog of cases. Once you do get a hearing, they are often set months away and even then, traditional safeguarding assessments fail to detect Parental Alienation. The longer the child is away from a parent, the harder it is to stop the alienation, and the longer the issue remains unaddressed, the risk of the children suffering mental health and behavioural problems increases. Alienated parents also often display signs of post-traumatic stress: paranoia, anxiety and in some cases are suicidal. It is my hope that this book will not only draw attention to the potential injustice in cases of Parental Alienation and the need for meaningful reform to prevent further irreparable damage, but that it will help a parent going through a family separation spot signs before its too late. About the author: The author is a successful businessman, loving father and victim of parental alienation. The author has used a ghost writer to validate his story. The characters have been anonymised to both protect their privacy and lift the veil on the inner workings of the family court, which the author believes is in the public interest of protecting children from harm. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, United Kingdom, Bath, 2021
ISBN 10: 1839523565 ISBN 13: 9781839523564
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Bruno moves through all the changes and challenges of life with that mixture of stubbornness and stoicism that is so typical of Border Terriers. With his friend, housemate and partner in crime, Milly the Jack Russell, he demonstrates his skills and techniques in training humans. It's a task that requires patience - sometimes Annie can be a bit slow on the uptake - but Bruno doesn't give up easily. He is living proof that the saying, You can't teach an old dog new tricks is mistaken. Although he is quite an old dog now, at coming up to thirteen, he never stops learning, especially when there might be a treat in it for him! With that true streak of terrier anarchy, Bruno is full of surprises and fun, even if he does have an unfortunate affinity for fox poo. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Brown Dog Books, Bath, 2024
ISBN 10: 1839527706 ISBN 13: 9781839527708
Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Mylo the Dino is an epic, fun and heartwarming rhyming childrens book. The story follows a young, adventurous dinosaur who strays from his herd and must find his way home. But in doing so, Mylo makes a few unexpected friends along the way and learns an important lesson.Mylo the Dino is the inaugural childrens storybook by indie publishing company, Fig Publishing Ltd. Founded in 2023, Fig Publishing emerged from a passionate belief in the power of storytelling to educate and inspire. As a publishing company, it is dedicated to crafting captivating narratives that deliver valuable life lessons to young readers aged 0-8 and beyond. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.