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Paperback. Condizione: New. Binch, Caroline (illustratore). Amazing Grace is back! To Grace, family has always meant her Ma, her Nana and a cat called Paw-Paw. So when Papa invites her to visit him in The Gambia, she dreams of finding the kind of fairy-tale family she has read about in stories. But, as Nana reminds her, families are what you make them. This warm and delightful picture book is the follow-up to the much-loved international best-seller, Amazing Grace.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Andrea Oerter (illustratore). Cash is Queen breaks down the basics of how young women of today can learn to understand and manage money - an empowering skill that will last them a lifetime. The world's first money book written exclusively for girls,Cash is Queen is designed to deliver the sophistication, practicality and fun guaranteed to appeal to today's young woman. Study after study shows that women are far happier discussing virtually anything else but bank balances, and this lack of confidence in openly discussing money matters is crippling the female population financially. Women negotiate less in salary discussions, are excessively cautious and risk averse when it comes to investing and lack the general awareness around how to optimise retirement savings to guarantee a comfortable retirement. With clear explanations and empowering text by experienced financial expert Davinia Tomlinson, you'll learn that establishing a positive relationship with money as an adult must be cultivated in childhood.Cash Is Queen explains in a tone that's relatable, fresh and fun, everything a young girl needs to know about saving, spending and stashing her cash, helping girls everywhere establish positive financial habits that will last a lifetime. Non-patronising or preachy, this book is essential reading for young girls everywhere as they enter adulthood and begin the journey of discovery in identifying the mark they would like to leave in the world.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Bate, Helen (illustratore). Find out about all things British in this unusual alphabet picture book. A is for Arthur, B is for Beatles. this innovative new picture book delight looks at some of the things that give the UK its vibrant and unique cultural identity.

Hardback. Condizione: New. A selection of Shakespeare's work focusing on the theme of love. From the passion of the sonnets, the poignant balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet to the bewitched love scene between Titania and Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream, this anthology cuts across age and class, taboo and prohibition.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Scientists have created space machines that can take you out of this world.From telescopes and space stations to rockets and astronaut training, you'll find that the Universe can be closer than you think.And it doesn't stop there - with plenty of activities included along the way, you can make your own balloon rocket and even give yourself super hearing.You'll soon discover The Universe Rocks!

Paperback. Condizione: New. Inspired by the hugely successful Stick Book, Miri Flowers gets creative with paint.The Paint Book is bursting with equally inventive and imaginative ideas and things to do for children, this time with all things paint. The book is packed full of projects and creative inspiration and has sections on fun effects, crafty art, prints and doodles, painting pictures, creating brushes and feet and finger painting. With plenty of bright photographs throughout, it offers helpful hints and tips and contains everything you need to discover the joy of paint.Miri Flower offers inventive suggestions for things to do with paint, including:Stencils, Splatter painting, Spin art, Potato prints, Feet and finger painting, Recreating a masterpiece, Marble painting, Colour wheels and rainbows.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Lozano, Luciano (illustratore). In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti street art movement pioneer.Jean-Michel was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican mother and Haitian father. When he was eight and recovering from an accident in bed, his mother gave him a copy of Gray's Anatomy, which sparked his interest in the human form. As a teenager, he gained recognition as part of the graffito duo SAMO that spray-painted cryptic messages and images around the landscape of Manhattan's Lower East Side. He eventually made his way to the New York gallery scene and on to international acclaim. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant artist's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

Hardback. Condizione: New. The music world has seen some of the most iconic partnerships of all time: Sonny and Cher, Mick and Marianne, Elvis and Priscilla, Ike and Tina. Rock 'n' Roll Love Stories looks at 14 of the best, taking us from the 1950s all the way up to the early 2000s. Along the way we see behind the public face of a whole range of relationships, from the straightforwardly romantic to the messily divided, and from the famous (and infamous) to those that were played out below the radar of public opinion. Engaging, vibrant, and full of detail, Rock 'n' Roll Love Stories comes imbued with the energy and spirit of the music world over the last half century.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Cockerel is ill. He can't crow! Hen wants to do it. But can hens crow? This delightful story about a hen wants to wake up the farm animals one morning explores themes of self-belief and problem solving. Designed to spark a love of reading, Reading Gems is a supplementary reading programme that supports a child's learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, it is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page. With comprehension activities and extra discussion topics to cement learning these books are loved by both children and parents and are perfect for supporting learning at school.

Paperback. Condizione: New. All of the animals are scared of the big noisy crocodile! This charming story about the different ways animal mothers care for their young explores themes of accepting differences and love. Designed to spark a love of reading, Reading Gems is a supplementary reading programme that supports a child's learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, it is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page. With comprehension activities and extra discussion topics to cement learning these books are loved by both children and parents and are perfect for supporting learning at school.

Paperback. Condizione: New. When a spaceship arrives in Pete's garden, he goes on an adventure - but will he be back in time for supper? This charming story about a boy's journey into space and back explores themes of friendship and space adventure. Designed to spark a love of reading, Reading Gems is a supplementary reading programme that supports a child's learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, it is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page. With comprehension activities and extra discussion topics to cement learning these books are loved by both children and parents and are perfect for supporting learning at school.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Sira and Ivik went to fish. Someone was watching them. Who was it? This charming story about a brother and sister who get lost in the snow explores the theme of helping others. Designed to spark a love of reading, Reading Gems is a supplementary reading programme that supports a child's learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, it is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page. With comprehension activities and extra discussion topics to cement learning these books are loved by both children and parents and are perfect for supporting learning at school.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Every night, Jazz reads her stories to the children of Story Town. But she is very busy, so she needs a plan. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Nick East (illustratore). Lenny doesn't like to do what his family tells him to and he always keeps them waiting. But one day he finds out what it feels like to have to wait and wait! Exploring the theme of being considerate to others, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Alf is a grumpy cat. He is never happy. But then one day, the wind blows and puts a smile on Alf's face. Alf soon learns that it isn't always fun being grumpy. Exploring themes of good behaviour, emotions and friendship, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Patch likes to bounce and play but most of all he wants to go to the moon. One day he finds a rocket in the garden and blasts off on his very own space adventure. Exploring themes of play, misadventure and the importance of home, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Gus is desperate to start school but he is too little. When his sisters go to school each day, Gus has to stay behind. Exploring themes of growing up, school and play, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Ned doesn't like to listen. He likes to jump, swing and slide. But one day, his carefree ways get him into trouble by the river and he soon learns that listening is important. Exploring themes of behaviour, friendship and safety, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Dad has lost his hat and Mum has lost the cat! Where have they gone? Where is the Cat? So many things go missing on the farm. Exploring themes of family, animals and life on a farm, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics, making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Paperback. Condizione: New. When Max has to watch over his little sister, he isn't very happy about it. He wants to play with his friends instead, but Dot wants to join in. When Max tells Dot to go away she wanders off alone. He regrets being mean to his sister - but will he ever find her again?  Exploring themes of family, sibling arguments and kindness, this fun and engaging story also includes comprehension activities and extra discussion topics, making it perfect for supporting learning at school. Featuring original stories, delightful characters and humorous illustrations, Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Every garden presents problems of one kind or another. It is inevitably windy, lacking in privacy too shady, badly drained, too large, too small or hopelessly overgrown. "Garden Rescue" is written to help gardeners to develop, reclaim or maintain their gardens more successfully, not only be surmounting problems, but often by turning them to advantage. Originally published as "Your Problem Garden" and revised and updated, this classic book seeks to explain not just the 'how' of the gardening, but the 'why' as well. Rather than trotting out cliched solutions, Richard Bisgrove helps the reader to understand the unique challenges posed by their gardens in order to come up with a tailor-made rescue package. Climate, soil character, planning and maintenance are all discussed, and there is a useful chapter devoted to recovering a garden that is in a poor state of repair.

Hardback. Condizione: New. Home baking is on the rise. In Britain, sales of home baking products have risen by 25 per cent in the last five years to GBP 430 million, and are expected to soar to GBP 550 million by 2011 (MINTEL). Much of the appeal lies in a nostalgia for days gone by, and a desire to cook with wholesome, healthy ingredients. So, what the home baker wants is not celebrity and complexity, but reliable and traditional recipes presented with beautiful photography and infallible step-by-step instructions. Exquisite and delicious, this series of simply perfect guides showcases 25 imaginative and easy-to-follow recipes in each of the most popular baking categories. Whether your love is for Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies, or Muffins, or indeed for the complete set, each title will provide you with everything you need to guarantee success. You will find advice on equipment, clear guides to ingredients, plus decorating ideas and stencil templates to add a lovely finishing touch to your baking creations.

Paperback. Condizione: New. A rhythm and rhyme story about a family's trip to the beach. Reading Gems is a series designed to spark a love of reading. It is a supplementary reading programme that is graded into four levels to perfectly suit a child's reading ability from an emerging reader to a confident, independent reader. Parents and teachers can be reassured that children are reading books that support their ability, challenge their reading skills and encourage reading confidence with every word on the page. The books will be loved by both children and parents and are perfect for supporting learning at school.

Paperback. Condizione: New. From the authors of London Adventure Walks, The Adventurer' s Notebook has heaps of white space for creative young minds to fill with drawings, stories and ideas inspired by all the wonderful things you can see and do while out and about in the wild. It is packed with imaginative things to make and do, places to record your finds, instructions on how to cook from the wild, plus bird-spotting tips and how to identify wild flowers and trees. This is the perfect notebook for inquisitive children to take when exploring the great outdoors. Whether scavenging on the beach, climbing trees in the woods, lazing by the river, playing in the park or just hanging out in the back garden, this is all you will need to make your very own record of your adventures.

Hardback. Condizione: New. We live with the idea of sin every day - from the greatest transgressions to the tiniest misdemeanours. But surely the concept was invented for an age where divine retribution and eternal punishment dominated the collective consciousness? In this lively collection of new writing, Nicola Barker, Dylan Evans, David Flusfeder, Todd McEwen, Martin Rowson, John Sutherland and Ali Smith go head to head with the capital vices to explore what we really mean when we talk about sin. The resulting mixture of erudite and playful essays and startling new fiction might not make you a better person, but it will certainly give you pause for thought when you're next laying the law down or - heaven forfend - about to do something beyond the pale yourself.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Paul Klee defined himself as a " painter poet" , and his art perfectly reflects that phrase. He was interested in colour, and formed friendships with other artists also exploring colour, such as Kandinsky, Picasso and Braque. His experimentation with backgrounds, shapes, colour, sign and pictograms, as well as with light and colour, are all portrayed in his work.This book contains six of his most famous paintings and, with over 75 large-sized stickers, it allows both children and adults to experiment themselves, placing the re-usable stickers on different paintings to see how small - and large - changes, completely change a work of art.Sylvie Delpech studied history of art and worked in imaging technology for television, before returning to Paris, where she works in photography and on children' s books.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Read the captivating story of Julius Caesar's life, from his early childhood in the heart of Italy to his rise to power and his foreign conquests.From his childhood at the heart of the Roman Empire, Caesar grew to become  its hero and elected dictator for life.Even as a boy, Gaius Julius Caesar's  ambition, fearlessness and love of adventure set him apart.He matched wits and  armies with kidnapping pirates, blood-thirsty Britons and even Cleopatra herself  to become an unstoppable ruler of the most powerful empire in the world.

Hardback. Condizione: New. When winter starts to set in, Florence the hedgehog wants to go outside and play with her squirrel friends before its time to hibernate. Florence's mother and the other woodland animals warn Florence and her friends not to go too far into the woods, but they don't listen. As it starts to get colder, Florence isn't sure she's having fun any more, and when a fox chases them, Florence is sure she wants to go back home! With the help of her friends, she's able to make it back safely, just in time for dinner and her long winter sleep.

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Paperback. Condizione: New. 'A delightful compendium of the strangest places on the planet.' DAILY TELEGRAPH Travel in search of the obscure and bizarre, the beautiful and arcane in a unique atlas showing the modern world from surprising new vantage points. Discover the macabre Island of Dolls. Wonder at San Juan Parangaricutiro's church tower, the sole survivor in a town sunk by lava. Explore Beijing and Berlin's labyrinths, home to both refugees and espionage. Marvel at nature's own extraordinary masterpieces: the magical underground river shaped like a dragon's mouth in the Philippines and Palmerston, a floating world. The truths and myths behind these hidden lairs, forgotten cities and improbable wonders are as varied and intriguing as the destinations themselves. Acclaimed author and social commentator Travis Elborough is a marvellous travel guide to the world's most unusual corners on this fascinating voyage through geography, taking travel writing to new heights. 'This engrossing book traverses the heights and depths, the beauty and terror, of our world.' THE OBSERVER 'Understatedly expressive' NEW YORK TIMES 'Deeply researched - and really worth your time'GQ.