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The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2020
by Lia Leendertz*THE ORIGINAL & BESTSELLING ALMANAC *'Indispensable' - Sir Bob Geldof A perfect toolkit connecting with the world around us and the year ahead as it unfolds - all in a compact and pocket size that just begs you to pick it up and browse.The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2020 reinvents the tradition of the rural almanac for a new audience. It gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, mark and appreciate each month of the year in your own particular way. Divided into the 12 months, a set of tables each month gives it the feel and weight of a traditional almanac, providing practical information that gives access to the outdoors and the seasons, perfect for expeditions, meteor-spotting nights and beach holidays. There are also features on each month's unique nature, such as the meteor shower of the month, beehive behaviour, folklore and stories, seasonal recipes and charts tracking moon phases and tides. You will find yourself referring to the almanac all year long, revisiting it again and again, and looking forward to the next edition as the year draws to a close. PRAISE FOR THE ALMANAC: A SEASONAL GUIDE:'The perfect companion to the seasons' - India Knight'This book is your bible' - the Independent 'An ideal stocking filler' - The English Garden 'I love this gem of a book' - Cerys Matthews
First Love: (Illustrated edition)
by James PattersonContaining never-before-seen snapshots of a road trip of a lifetimeWhen Axi Moore decides to take a road trip across the US, the only person she wants to go with her is her best friend Robinson – who she also happens to be secretly in love with. She’s planned it all out, and all he has to do is say yes.Axi has had a tough life: her little sister died young, her mother walked out and her father turned to the bottle for comfort. Her parents escaped their grief in their own ways; this trip will be hers.But life doesn’t always work out as you plan it, and there are some things you just can’t run away from.
The Colours Of History: How Colours Shaped The World
by Clive Gifford Marc-Etienne Peintre<strong>WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2019!</strong><br /> <br /> <strong>A truly unique approach to history and a fascinating read that is guaranteed to keep boredom at bay, <i>The Colours of History</i> studies the shades, hues and pigments which have shaped the past and present.</strong><br /> <br /> Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this <strong>vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours</strong>, and the roles they've played throughout history.<br /> <br /> From black to white, and all the colours in between, every shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a<strong> stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration</strong>, followed by illustrated entries exploring the ‘colourful’ history of particular shades.<br /> <br /> With <strong>vivid, thought-provoking illustrations</strong> and engaging bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike.
These Dark Wings (Ravenmaster Trilogy #1)
by John Owen TheobaldAfter her mother is killed in the Blitz and her father in the North Sea, 12-year-old Anna Cooper is sent to live with an uncle she has never met – the Ravenmaster at the Tower of London. Amid the Tower's old secrets and hidden ghosts, the ravens begin to disappear and Anna must brave the war-torn city to find them. With Nazi forces massing on the other side of the Channel, the fate of Britain might be at stake, for an ancient legend foretells that Britain will fall if the ravens ever leave the Tower.
What the Raven Brings (Ravenmaster Trilogy #2)
by John Owen TheobaldLondon, 1942: the Blitz is over but the war rages on. With the country still fighting for its existence, a young girl takes to the skies... After her mother was killed in an air raid, Anna Cooper was sent to live with her uncle, the Ravenmaster at the Tower of London. Now, he too is dead. His dying wish was for Anna to be the next Ravenmaster, keeper of the birds who, according to legend, guard the fate of the kingdom. But the Tower authorities won't stand for a female Ravenmaster, let alone one so young. Denied her destiny, Anna is desperate to escape the Tower and she bluffs her way into the glamorous – and dangerous – world of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. But no matter how high she flies, Anna can't escape her past... nor the secret that it conceals. A secret that could change the course of the war.
A Kingdom Falls (Ravenmaster Trilogy #3)
by John Owen TheobaldLondon, 1944. Britain's capital is back in the firing line. It has been several years since the Blitz ended, but now death is dropping from the skies once more. Has the tide of war turned again? Anna Cooper survived the Blitz but she lost her mother and the people closest to her. Amid the flames and rubble, she discovered that everything she thought she knew about her family was a lie. She learned that nobody was prepared to take an orphaned girl seriously and she decided to fight back. Now, Anna flies warplanes for the Air Transport Auxiliary but she knows it is not enough. Hitler is ready to unleash one final terrifying secret weapon, against which there is no defence. But Anna won't let that happen. If there is no defence, there is only one option: attack.
Corrie Ten Boom: The Courageous Woman And The Secret Room (Do Great Things For God Ser.)
by Laura WickhamIn 1940, the Germans invaded the Netherlands, and Corrie ten Boom and her family helped to hide as many Jewish people as possible. They even had a secret room built in her bedroom. Corrie and her sister were caught by the German army and sent to a concentration camp, where God made sure they always had a Bible to read and plenty of opportunities to share the good news about Jesus. Corrie's trust in God gave her the strength to go on until the war ended. From then on, Corrie talked about her life to big crowds, saying, "There's no pit so deep that God's love is not deeper still". Children will enjoy this beautifully illustrated children's biography of Corrie ten Boom, who saved hundreds of Jewish people during World War 2. Can be read to young children aged 4-5, and read by children aged 6 plus.
Trysor y Môr-ladron
by T. Llew JonesArgraffiad newydd wedi'i ddiweddaru o nofel gyffrous i blant am Syr Harri Morgan, y môr-leidr enwog, yn mynd i chwilio am drysor. Cyhoeddwyd yn wreiddiol gan Lyfrau'r Dryw ym 1960. [A new, updated edition of an exciting novel for children about Sir Henri Morgan, the famous pirate, searching for treasure. Originally published by Llyfrau'r Dryw in 1960.]
Tân ar y Comin
by T. JonesCawn hanes anturiaethau Tim, un o blant y sipsiwn, a adewir yn amddifad ar gomin Glanrhyd wedi i'w daid farw, heb ddim ond carafán, caseg, a'r ebol a anwyd ar y noson y bu farw'r hen ŵr. Cyhoeddwyd yr argraffiad cyntaf ym mis Mehefin 1975. Enillydd gwobr Tir na n-Og 1976. [The story of Tim's adventures, when the gipsy boy is left alone on Glanrhyd common after his grandfather's death, with only the caravan, a pony and the foal born the night of his grandfather's death. First edition published in June 1975. Tir na n-Og Award winner 1976.] *Datganiad hawlfraint Gwneir y copi hwn dan dermau Rheoliadau (Anabledd) Hawlfraint a Hawliau mewn Perfformiadau 2014 i'w ddefnyddio gan berson sy'n anabl o ran print yn unig. Oni chaniateir gan gyfraith, ni ellir ei gopïo ymhellach, na'i roi i unrhyw berson arall, heb ganiatâd.
The Boy who Biked the World Part Three: Riding Home through Asia - Part 3 (Boy who Biked the World #0)
by Alastair HumphreysTom dreamed of being an adventurer. But people told him he was crazy, so he decided to prove them wrong by cycling round the world! Books One and Two follow Tom crossing Europe and descending Africa, then pedalling through the Americas to Alaska. In Part Three - the final leg of his journey - he continues to have amazing experiences. He tackles the freezing temperatures of Siberia, rides behind reindeer in Russia, floats in a Japanese pool watched by monkeys and follows the Great Wall of China. Finally, he bikes back home to England. Tom learns about the world, and himself, as he tackles this epic journey. Based on the author's personal adventure and with engaging illustrations, maps and handwritten journal entries throughout, this book provides an immersive experience for any young adventurer.
The Boy Who Biked the World: Part Two: Riding The Americas (The\boy Who Biked The World Ser. #2)
by Alastair HumphreysAll three volumes of this bestselling adventure series collected in one ebook.Alastair Humphreys' bestselling trilogy about Tom, a young boy who dreams of becoming an adventurer and ends up cycling around the world, has entertained and inspired thousands of readers across the past decade. Now, for the first time, all three volumes are available in one specially-priced ebook omnibus.Alastair Humphreys' bestselling trilogy about Tom, a young boy who dreams of becoming an adventurer and ends up cycling around the world, has entertained and inspired thousands of readers across the past decade. Now, for the first time, all three volumes are available in one specially-priced ebook omnibus.
Don't Blame the Yeti
by Tess BurrowsA HAIR-RAISING HIMALAYAN HIKEYearning for friends and family, twelve-year-old Torma impulsively makes a promise. She takes on a quest to find the heart of a country and a lost penguin. Along the way, it also becomes a vital secret mission to protect the planet from Shady Forces.She hikes across the high mountains of Nepal into the alluring land of myth and magic – Tibet – now full of dangerous Invaders. But she is being hunted. If caught, she will be put in prison and ‘disappeared'. And she is all alone.Help is at hand from her best friend, who is a voice in her head. But can he be trusted?
Ghost Tide: Ghost Tide (G - Reference,information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
by Jim Cockin'Spookily spellbinding - gripped me with an icy finger from the first page' - Catherine Bruton Don't open the box, warned the old man. But Charlie can't help himself... Fourteen-year-old London schoolboy Charlie has been looking forward to playing football with his mates in the Christmas holidays. Instead, he is packed off to the wilds of the East Anglian coast to stay with an uncle he barely knows. It's going to be a tough week. Uncle Patrick's ramshackle house doesn't have wi-fi, his daughter Ariel seems determined to be vile – and who are the mysterious children laughing after dark in the empty bedroom next to Charlie's? When Charlie finds an ancient brass box buried on the beach, he unleashes a chilling sequence of events. At least these bring him and his grumpy cousin together, as the pair battle to solve the mystery of the 'box of souls' and re-capture the violent ghostly presence wreaking havoc around the town. A stirring spine-chiller, Ghost Tide is a spooky, unforgettable tale of restless spirits and youthful heroism.
Darkness Visible: Philip Pullman and His Dark Materials
by Nicholas TuckerWhat do Philip Pullman and J.K. Rowling have in common that has made both of their stories so successful? What does Pullman listen to while he writes – and who, or what, is Dust? Pullman’s award-winning trilogy His Dark Materials has been appreciated by readers of all ages. It is now set to welcome new fans as it is adapted for television by the BBC in 2018, and the first part of his new trilogy, The Book of Dust, at last sees publication. Nicholas Tucker, a leading authority on children’s literature, writes about the man he knows as a friend. Unpacking and examining Pullman’s life and the sources he drew on for his masterpiece, he explores the world of science, theology, imagination and adventure that Pullman has created. Including a personal interview with Pullman himself, Darkness Visible offers a unique exploration of the author’s work – and its controversies. “Enigmas from His Dark Materials are unraveled… Unmissable for all Pullman readers" Sussex Express
Salah (Football Superstar Biographies Ser.)
by Luca Caioli Cyril CollotMohamed Salah needed little time to settle in to life at Liverpool. Since signing for the Anfield club in 2017 for a then-club record fee, he has broken the club’s scoring record for a debut season, as well as becoming the leading goalscorer in Europe’s top five leagues, overtaking Lionel Messi and Harry Kane. He was the first player to ever win three Premier League Player of the Month awards in the same season and was the winner of the PFA Player’s Player of the Year for 2017–18, scoring 32 goals in 36 league games. In this biography of the Egypt and Liverpool star, bestselling authors Luca Caioli and Cyril Collot examine his rise to success. Up to date with Russia World Cup 2018 analysis and featuring exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes details.
Pogba, Mbappé, Griezmann: The French Revolution (Luca Caioli)
by Luca Caioli Cyril CollotPaul Pogba, Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann were the stand-out stars of France’s World Cup-winning team, drawing comparisons to the great class of '98. Be it Pogba’s high-profile apprenticeships in the Premier League and Italy’s Serie A, Griezmann’s seizing his opportunity in Real Sociedad’s youth academy or Mbappé’s dazzling performances for AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League, all three have forged their own distinct routes to the very top. The result is an unstoppable blend of pace, determination and creativity that cuts through opposition defences with devastating efficiency. Through exclusive testimonies from friends, families, managers and teammates, acclaimed football writers Luca Caioli and Cyril Collot document the trio's individual journeys and examine the phenomenal success of France’s footballing superstars, including their success at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Griezmann: 2020 Updated Edition (Luca Caioli Ser.)
by Luca CaioliUPDATED TO INCLUDE HIS CONTROVERSIAL TRANSFER TO BARCELONA Quick, incisive and versatile, Antoine Griezmann is the ultimate modern forward. But did you know that he had to leave France in order to find a professional club willing to take a chance on him? Or that he wears the number 7 shirt as a tribute to his idol, David Beckham? Or that Real Sociedad fans came to affectionately refer to him as ‘The Little Devil’? Find our about all this and more in Luca Caioli and Cyril Collot’s tirelessly researched biography, featuring exclusive interviews with those who know him best. Includes all the action from the 2018/19 season
Bob and the River of Time
by James GarnerMeet Bob as he journeys along the magical River Mumbles, which flows through Grumbledown. The river takes Bob on an unexpected, topsy-turvy journey through the seasons, and on his way he sees a host of different creatures and plants. Bob and the River of Time is a fantastical, educational picture book written and illustrated by James Garner. It is a charming, fun short story ideal for entertaining and inspiring children (it's suitable for children aged 3 years and upwards). At the same time, the characters, scenery and changing seasons Bob encounters on his journey will teach children about wildlife and nature. Bob and the River of Time introduces children to the weather, the four seasons and plant and animal life, and also teaches the importance of maintaining a positive outlook when you aren't sure where your journey is taking you. The book is beautifully illustrated with over 100 real-life animal characters, with detailed information about each one at the back of the book. This attention to detail ensures that each time you open the book you'll discover something new and the calming flow of the story will send children to a place of tranquil and inspired imagination. Searching for the many creatures and plants within the book is a great way to focus a child's mind, especially if their mind has a tendency to wander! Bob and the River of Time is a story full of wandering and wondering. Join Bob as he learns one of the most simple, eloquent and powerful lessons life can teach. For children age 3+ years.
Jim Jam (The\college Collection #1)
by Georgina JonasJim Jam likes everything to be neat and tidy and in the right place. But when it comes to spelling, all the letters seem to get in a jumble. What will she do?
Anda (The\college Collection #3)
by Georgina JonasAnda is half Dutch and she has lived all over the world. Will she want to stay put when she goes to college?
Luca (The\college Collection #4)
by Georgina JonasLuca has a secret which means he needs to change his name. Will he come clean?
Nolan (The\college Collection #5)
by Georgina JonasNolan has always been good at sports. One day an accident changes everything. What will he do now?
Woody (The\college Collection #2)
by Georgina JonasWoody loves music, but can't play an instrument - as his family's reactions make clear. Will he find his true talent?
Art Attack (The\college Collection #6)
by Georgina JonasWhen five strangers are put together for a college project they have no idea of the adventures that lie in store for them. Join Jim Jam, Woody, Anda, Luca and Nolan as they discover that college is never dull.
The College Collection The Complete Set #1: The Complete Set 1 (The\college Collection #5)
by Georgina JonasThe College Collection centres around five main characters, Luca, Anda, Jim Jam, Woody and Nolan. They are from different backgrounds and first meet at Parkfield College, where they are studying for a BTEC in Media Studies. They quickly become friends. The College Collection follows them through their time at Parkfield College and the adventures and adversities they experience there. Above all they work hard, have fun and their friendship shines through. The subliminal messages of overcoming failure, of acceptance and support run through all the texts, alongside messages of resilience and perseverance.