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Rugby (UEB contracted)

This page has three images on it: a player tackling an opponent, a player making a touchdown and scoring a try, and a diagram showing the layout of a rugby pitch. Each image has a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. A player tackling an opponent: The image on the top left of the page shows two players and a ball. The player in the centre of the image is seen from the side and facing left, so only one eye can be found. He has his arms stretched out to the left and down holding a rugby ball. An opponent is attempting to get hold of this leg to make him fall to the ground and release the ball. The player on the left wears a white shirt and blue shorts. The player on the right wears a green shirt and shorts (large print copy). A player making a touchdown and scoring a try: The image on the bottom left of the page shows two players and a ball. The player on the left of the image is seen from the side and facing left and down, so only one eye can be found. He has passed the try line and is bending down as he runs. The arm and hand to the left is holding the ball which is about to be smacked down onto the ground. The player on the right is also running and trying to catch his opponent on the left to stop a try being scored. His arms are held out to the left. Diagram of a rugby pitch: This diagram on the right of the page shows the rugby pitch and fifteen members of each team. The players are represented here by large dots and crosses. At the top of the image there is a solid line which is the dead ball line which marks the start of the pitch. Down the page from this is the goal area where touchdowns are made to score tries. Down again is a second solid horizontal line, the try line. There are two small circles representing the goal posts in the middle of this line. The next line down is the 22 metre line and the next line is dashed which is the 10 metre line. In the middle of the image is the halfway line going across the image horizontally. Down from the centre line is the opposing team's goal and pitch area. This is a mirrored copy of the top half of the image. The vertical line on the left is one of the sidelines or touchline. Just to the right is a vertical dashed line. This marks the front of a lineout. Right again is a second dashed line which is the maximum lineout. Right of the centre of the image is a third dashed line, the other maximum lineout. Right of this is the other front of a lineout dashed line. The last vertical line on the right is solid which is the other sideline marking the edge of the pitch. Only the side lines run the entire length of the pitch. The dashed lines stop at the try lines. The players in the bottom half of the pitch represented by circles all have a name which relates to their role within the team. Just down from the halfway line are the forwards who are in the scrum when there is one. In the first row of three, the one to the left and right are props and the one in the middle is the hooker. The next row of two are simply called the second row. In the next row of three, the one to the left and right are flankers and the one in the middle is the Number 8. In the middle of this team's half of the pitch is a row of four players going to the left and down the page slightly. From the right they are the scrum-half, fly-half, inside centre and outside centre. At the bottom of the page is the left wing and right wing at the edge of the page. In the bottom centre, just up from the goal posts is the full back. The opposition team have the same formation but in a mirrored pattern. Pitch sizes vary slightly across the country. On average they are 100 metres long and 70 metres wide.

Rugby (UEB uncontracted)

This page has three images on it: a player tackling an opponent, a player making a touchdown and scoring a try, and a diagram showing the layout of a rugby pitch. Each image has a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. A player tackling an opponent: The image on the top left of the page shows two players and a ball. The player in the centre of the image is seen from the side and facing left, so only one eye can be found. He has his arms stretched out to the left and down holding a rugby ball. An opponent is attempting to get hold of this leg to make him fall to the ground and release the ball. The player on the left wears a white shirt and blue shorts. The player on the right wears a green shirt and shorts (large print copy). A player making a touchdown and scoring a try: The image on the bottom left of the page shows two players and a ball. The player on the left of the image is seen from the side and facing left and down, so only one eye can be found. He has passed the try line and is bending down as he runs. The arm and hand to the left is holding the ball which is about to be smacked down onto the ground. The player on the right is also running and trying to catch his opponent on the left to stop a try being scored. His arms are held out to the left. Diagram of a rugby pitch: This diagram on the right of the page shows the rugby pitch and fifteen members of each team. The players are represented here by large dots and crosses. At the top of the image there is a solid line which is the dead ball line which marks the start of the pitch. Down the page from this is the goal area where touchdowns are made to score tries. Down again is a second solid horizontal line, the try line. There are two small circles representing the goal posts in the middle of this line. The next line down is the 22 metre line and the next line is dashed which is the 10 metre line. In the middle of the image is the halfway line going across the image horizontally. Down from the centre line is the opposing team's goal and pitch area. This is a mirrored copy of the top half of the image. The vertical line on the left is one of the sidelines or touchline. Just to the right is a vertical dashed line. This marks the front of a lineout. Right again is a second dashed line which is the maximum lineout. Right of the centre of the image is a third dashed line, the other maximum lineout. Right of this is the other front of a lineout dashed line. The last vertical line on the right is solid which is the other sideline marking the edge of the pitch. Only the side lines run the entire length of the pitch. The dashed lines stop at the try lines. The players in the bottom half of the pitch represented by circles all have a name which relates to their role within the team. Just down from the halfway line are the forwards who are in the scrum when there is one. In the first row of three, the one to the left and right are props and the one in the middle is the hooker. The next row of two are simply called the second row. In the next row of three, the one to the left and right are flankers and the one in the middle is the Number 8. In the middle of this team's half of the pitch is a row of four players going to the left and down the page slightly. From the right they are the scrum-half, fly-half, inside centre and outside centre. At the bottom of the page is the left wing and right wing at the edge of the page. In the bottom centre, just up from the goal posts is the full back. The opposition team have the same formation but in a mirrored pattern. Pitch sizes vary slightly across the country. On average they are 100 metres long and 70 metres wide.

Sports Car 1 (large print)

This page shows an image of a side view of a yellow sports car with the bonnet on the right and the boot on the left of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. On the bottom left of the page the end of the exhaust pipe pokes out from under the car. Up from this is a light on the side of the rear of the car. It is split into two parts, a red rear light to the left and an orange indicator light to the right (this is not shown on the tactile version). Just up from the light is a decorative line which runs along the side of the whole car. To the right is the rear wheel. Up the page from the wheel is the rear window which slopes up very gently away from the rear of the car. To the right is a small part of the roof. Down from the roof is the driver's side window. In the bottom right of the window is a wing mirror sticking out towards you. To the right is the side of the sloping front windscreen. In the centre of car is the rectangular driver's door with rounded corners. It has a door handle in the top left. To the right of the bottom right corner of the door are two vents. To the right is the front wheel. To the right is a light on the side of the front of the car. It is split into two parts, an orange indicator light to the left and a white front light to the right (this is not shown on the tactile version). Down from the light some of the sump underneath the car is shown. The car is very streamlined with a long bonnet covering its large engine.

Sports Car 1 (UEB uncontracted)

This page shows an image of a side view of a yellow sports car with the bonnet on the right and the boot on the left of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. On the bottom left of the page the end of the exhaust pipe pokes out from under the car. Up from this is a light on the side of the rear of the car. It is split into two parts, a red rear light to the left and an orange indicator light to the right (this is not shown on the tactile version). Just up from the light is a decorative line which runs along the side of the whole car. To the right is the rear wheel. Up the page from the wheel is the rear window which slopes up very gently away from the rear of the car. To the right is a small part of the roof. Down from the roof is the driver's side window. In the bottom right of the window is a wing mirror sticking out towards you. To the right is the side of the sloping front windscreen. In the centre of car is the rectangular driver's door with rounded corners. It has a door handle in the top left. To the right of the bottom right corner of the door are two vents. To the right is the front wheel. To the right is a light on the side of the front of the car. It is split into two parts, an orange indicator light to the left and a white front light to the right (this is not shown on the tactile version). Down from the light some of the sump underneath the car is shown. The car is very streamlined with a long bonnet covering its large engine.

Sports Car 1 (UEB contracted)

This page shows an image of a side view of a yellow sports car with the bonnet on the right and the boot on the left of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. On the bottom left of the page the end of the exhaust pipe pokes out from under the car. Up from this is a light on the side of the rear of the car. It is split into two parts, a red rear light to the left and an orange indicator light to the right (this is not shown on the tactile version). Just up from the light is a decorative line which runs along the side of the whole car. To the right is the rear wheel. Up the page from the wheel is the rear window which slopes up very gently away from the rear of the car. To the right is a small part of the roof. Down from the roof is the driver's side window. In the bottom right of the window is a wing mirror sticking out towards you. To the right is the side of the sloping front windscreen. In the centre of car is the rectangular driver's door with rounded corners. It has a door handle in the top left. To the right of the bottom right corner of the door are two vents. To the right is the front wheel. To the right is a light on the side of the front of the car. It is split into two parts, an orange indicator light to the left and a white front light to the right (this is not shown on the tactile version). Down from the light some of the sump underneath the car is shown. The car is very streamlined with a long bonnet covering its large engine.

Sports Car 2 (UEB contracted)

This page shows an image of a side view of a red sports car with the front on the right and the rear of the car on the left of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. On the left of the page one of the two rear vertical spoilers can be found sticking up. The other rear vertical spoiler is on the other side of the car and cannot be found. They are joined together by a flat horizontal spoiler which also cannot be found. Down from the spoiler are three vents. Just down from the vents is a decorative line which runs along the side of the whole car. To the right is the rear wheel with five wide spokes. Up the page from the wheel is the rear window which slopes up very gently away from the rear of the car. It is nearly horizontal. To the right is the car's low roof. Down from the roof is the driver's side window with a smaller triangular window to the left and right. In the bottom right of the windows is a wing mirror sticking out towards you. To the right is the side of the sloping front windscreen. In the centre of the car is a rectangular driver's door with rounded corners. A long shape which narrows to the right runs along the top left of the door. It overlaps onto the body of the car on the left. This is a curved indent in the car so the top of the door curves in. It has a door handle in it. The door gets deeper to the left where there is an opening (not shown) into the rear positioned engine. This provides air to the engine for combustion. There is a similar but smaller indent to the right of the rear wheel. To the right is the front wheel. To the right of the wheel some of the headlight on the front of the car is shown. The car is extremely streamlined and very low to the ground.

Sports Car 2 (large print)

This page shows an image of a side view of a red sports car with the front on the right and the rear of the car on the left of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. On the left of the page one of the two rear vertical spoilers can be found sticking up. The other rear vertical spoiler is on the other side of the car and cannot be found. They are joined together by a flat horizontal spoiler which also cannot be found. Down from the spoiler are three vents. Just down from the vents is a decorative line which runs along the side of the whole car. To the right is the rear wheel with five wide spokes. Up the page from the wheel is the rear window which slopes up very gently away from the rear of the car. It is nearly horizontal. To the right is the car's low roof. Down from the roof is the driver's side window with a smaller triangular window to the left and right. In the bottom right of the windows is a wing mirror sticking out towards you. To the right is the side of the sloping front windscreen. In the centre of the car is a rectangular driver's door with rounded corners. A long shape which narrows to the right runs along the top left of the door. It overlaps onto the body of the car on the left. This is a curved indent in the car so the top of the door curves in. It has a door handle in it. The door gets deeper to the left where there is an opening (not shown) into the rear positioned engine. This provides air to the engine for combustion. There is a similar but smaller indent to the right of the rear wheel. To the right is the front wheel. To the right of the wheel some of the headlight on the front of the car is shown. The car is extremely streamlined and very low to the ground.

Sports Car 2 (UEB uncontracted)

This page shows an image of a side view of a red sports car with the front on the right and the rear of the car on the left of the page. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. On the left of the page one of the two rear vertical spoilers can be found sticking up. The other rear vertical spoiler is on the other side of the car and cannot be found. They are joined together by a flat horizontal spoiler which also cannot be found. Down from the spoiler are three vents. Just down from the vents is a decorative line which runs along the side of the whole car. To the right is the rear wheel with five wide spokes. Up the page from the wheel is the rear window which slopes up very gently away from the rear of the car. It is nearly horizontal. To the right is the car's low roof. Down from the roof is the driver's side window with a smaller triangular window to the left and right. In the bottom right of the windows is a wing mirror sticking out towards you. To the right is the side of the sloping front windscreen. In the centre of the car is a rectangular driver's door with rounded corners. A long shape which narrows to the right runs along the top left of the door. It overlaps onto the body of the car on the left. This is a curved indent in the car so the top of the door curves in. It has a door handle in it. The door gets deeper to the left where there is an opening (not shown) into the rear positioned engine. This provides air to the engine for combustion. There is a similar but smaller indent to the right of the rear wheel. To the right is the front wheel. To the right of the wheel some of the headlight on the front of the car is shown. The car is extremely streamlined and very low to the ground.

Yacht (tactile)

This is a simple image of a side view of a yacht with the stern on the left of the page and the bow on the right of the page. The mainsail sticks up to the left and the smaller jib sail is to the right. In the bottom centre of the hull the keel plate curves down and to the left. To the left is the rudder.

Yoga, Forward Bend Standing Posture (large print)

This image can only give an insight into what yoga is. It cannot be used alone as a training / user guide. The posture is only one from hundreds of possibilities and cannot be used in isolation. Yoga must be taught with breathing exercises and sequencing of postures. Each posture involves a timed procedure of movement, breathing and focused thought, not a static exercise position. There are two images of a standing woman seen from the side, separated by a dashed line on the page. There is a locator dot shown which will be in the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image on the left of the page is the full standing, forward bend posture. Only one leg and arm are shown. She wears a vest and leggings. The woman's lower body faces to the right and her upper body faces to the left. Her bottom is to the top left and her feet to the bottom of the page. Her upper body is sharply bent at the hips towards the floor. Her arms also stretch down towards the floor. Her legs are straight as she grasps her toes and looks left to just below her knees. Her hair is tied up in a bun. The image on the right of the page is the easy or beginner's standing, forward bend posture. She also wears a vest and leggings. Only one leg and arm are shown. Her bottom is to the top left and her feet to the bottom of the page. Her upper body bent at the hips, goes diagonally down and right. Her arms stretch out at a right angle diagonally down and left. She grasps her ankles and looks at her hands. Her legs to the left are bent slightly at the knee. Her hair is tied up in a bun.

Yoga, Forward Bend Standing Posture (UEB contracted)

This image can only give an insight into what yoga is. It cannot be used alone as a training / user guide. There are two images of a standing woman seen from the side, separated by a dashed line on the page. There is a locator dot shown which will be in the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image on the left of the page is the full standing, forward bend posture. Only one leg and arm are shown. She wears a vest and leggings. The woman's lower body faces to the right and her upper body faces to the left. Her bottom is to the top left and her feet to the bottom of the page. Her upper body is sharply bent at the hips towards the floor. Her arms also stretch down towards the floor. Her legs are straight as she grasps her toes and looks left to just below her knees. Her hair is tied up in a bun. The image on the right of the page is the easy or beginner's standing, forward bend posture. She also wears a vest and leggings. Only one leg and arm are shown. Her bottom is to the top left and her feet to the bottom of the page. Her upper body bent at the hips, goes diagonally down and right. Her arms stretch out at a right angle diagonally down and left. She grasps her ankles and looks at her hands. Her legs to the left are bent slightly at the knee. Her hair is tied up in a bun.

Yoga, Forward Bend Standing Posture (UEB uncontracted)

This image can only give an insight into what yoga is. It cannot be used alone as a training / user guide. There are two images of a standing woman seen from the side, separated by a dashed line on the page. There is a locator dot shown which will be in the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. The image on the left of the page is the full standing, forward bend posture. Only one leg and arm are shown. She wears a vest and leggings. The woman's lower body faces to the right and her upper body faces to the left. Her bottom is to the top left and her feet to the bottom of the page. Her upper body is sharply bent at the hips towards the floor. Her arms also stretch down towards the floor. Her legs are straight as she grasps her toes and looks left to just below her knees. Her hair is tied up in a bun. The image on the right of the page is the easy or beginner's standing, forward bend posture. She also wears a vest and leggings. Only one leg and arm are shown. Her bottom is to the top left and her feet to the bottom of the page. Her upper body bent at the hips, goes diagonally down and right. Her arms stretch out at a right angle diagonally down and left. She grasps her ankles and looks at her hands. Her legs to the left are bent slightly at the knee. Her hair is tied up in a bun.

For the Win

A provocative and exhilarating tale of teen rebellion against global corporations from the New York Times bestselling author of Little Brother, a a call to arms for a new generation. Not far in the future, in the twenty-first century, it's not just capital that's globalized: labour is too. Workers in special economic zones are trapped in lives of poverty with no trade unions to represent their rights. But a group of teenagers from across the world are set to fight this injustice using the most surprising of tools - their online video games. In Industrial South China Matthew and his friends labour day and night as gold-farmers, amassing virtual wealth that's sold on to rich Western players, while in the slums of Mumbai 'General Robotwallah Mala Marshalls and her team of online thugs on behalf of the local gang-boss, who in turn works for the game-owners. They're all being exploited, as their friend Wei-Dong, all the way over in LA, knows, but can do little about. Until they begin to realize that their similarities outweigh their differences, and agree to work together to claim their rights to fair working conditions. Under the noses of the ruling elites in China and the rest of Asia, they fight their bosses, the owners of the games and rich speculators, outsmarting them all with their unbeatable gaming skills. But soon the battle will spill over from the virtual world to the real one, leaving Mala, Matthew and even Wei-Dong fighting not just for their rights, but for their lives.

The Cheerful Cricket and Others

A collection of 12 stories about how different insects and animals learn meaningful life lessons.

The Art of Lawn Tennis

The Redheaded Outfield

The Rifle and Hound in Ceylon

Hunting memoir from the 19th century.

The Wheels of Chance; a Bicycling Idyll

First Steps - The Marvellous Adventures of Jangles: FIRST STEPS – A SPORTING JOURNEY WITH BRITISH BLIND SPORT

This pack is your introduction to sport. We hope that you enjoy the pack and all the activities that you can do. We know what a difference playing sport can make and by taking part in these simple tasks, you will be not only having fun, but it will improve your confidence, fitness and overall health. Most of the games can be played by yourself, but we really want you to play the games with friends and family members as much as possible, because sport is a fantastic way to socialise too.

The Man-Eaters of Tsavo and Other East African Adventures

Billy the Kid (PDF)

Discover the beautiful stories Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storyteller. Billy was a champion soccer star, playing for Chelsea in the 1930s. But that was before war broke out… Billy the Kid is told through the voice of an 80 year old man, who looks back on his life as Chelsea’s champion striker until the outbreak of war in 1939 and on through his subsequent life. Billy joins Chelsea as a football apprentice, rises through the reserves to become a real champion. His passion for football sees him through the war years – even as a prisoner of war he organises a friendly against the Italians – but, having been injured by a mine he cannot play for Chelsea on his return to England. Billy turns to vagrancy and alcohol and for years he wanders up and down the country. He re-settles in London in a derelict house and is befriended by a family who move him to a shed in their garden. He, in turn, helps their son with his football who in his turn becomes a Chelsea player. Billy becomes a Chelsea Pensioner and his 80th birthday is celebrated when Chelsea play at home. A novel for both children and adults which deals with some difficult issues. Michael Morpurgo’s storytelling is superb and this will be a welcome follow up to the previous Morpurgo/Foreman collaboration – Farm Boy.

Jodie the Juggler: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat Ser.)

Jodie loves to juggle – plates, oranges, anything! But his mum isn't so keen as Jodie has lots of 'accidents' when practising his skills. She'd rather Jodie played something less destructive, like football. Will she persuade Jodie to swap his juggling for football? And will Jodie the footballer be less accident-prone than Jodie the juggler?

Marathon (PDF)

People have run Marathons for more than 100 years, but how long is a marathon? Where are they run? Who can enter? Find out all about one of the most toughest and popular running events, in this non-chronological report. People have run Marathons for more than 100 years, but how long is a marathon? Where are they run? Who can enter? Find out all about one of the most toughest and popular running events, in this non-chronological report. Pages 14-15 feature a glossary, index, and a whole host of marathon facts. Orange/Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. Ideas for Guided Reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.

The Olympic Games (PDF)

What's it like to compete in the world's largest sporting event? Find out all about the Olympic Games, when they began and how they have changed over time. Read about the different events and some of the amazing stories of how athletes have won their medals in this fascinating information book.

Wayne Rooney: My Decade In The Premier League

My Decade in the Premier League’ is Wayne’s first hand account of his 10 years playing at the highest level in English football – and for the biggest club in the world. This is his inside story of life on the pitch for Manchester Utd; the League titles, FA Cups, League Cups and Champions League adventures. A must for any Utd fan. Wayne Rooney is widely regarded as one of the leading football players of his generation. A talisman for Manchester United, since his move to the club in 2004, Rooney is their star player and an all-time great at the club. In the 10 years since he made his debut as a 16 year old for Everton, he has acquired trophy after trophy, accolade after accolade and headline after headline. ‘My Decade in the Premier League’ is the inside account of life as a Premier League footballer from the man every one wants to hear from. This is his story, in his words. From gracing the ground at Goodison as an excitable 16 year old to lifting the Champions League trophy with Manchester United. From the emotional high of scoring the winner against Manchester City with that overhead bicycle kick to the crushing low of losing the league title in the last few seconds of the season. This is a book for the fan who would kill to get just 30 seconds on the pitch at The Theatre of Dreams – to run on the famous turf and score in front of the Stretford End. ‘My Decade in the Premier League’ gives a real insight in to what goes in to being part of the biggest club in the world; the training pitch, the dressing room, the manager, the coaches and, most importantly, the buzz of crossing that white line and hearing the 76,000 strong crowd chant your name. In intricate, emotional detail Wayne talks about every season he has spent in the Premier League and how it feels to be one the most celebrated footballers on the planet.