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Power, Media, Culture: A Critical View from the Political Economy of Communication (Global Transformations in Media and Communication Research - A Palgrave and IAMCR Series)
by Luis AlbornozThis book updates and revalidates critical political economy of communication approaches. It is destined to become a work of reference for those interested in delving into debates arising from the performance of traditional and new media, cultural and communication policy-making or sociocultural practices in the new digital landscape.
Power of a Princess (More Than a Princess)
by E.D. BakerFrom beloved author E.D. Baker, an adventurous tale about a princess who is more than what she seems -- and a kingdom whose fate rests in her hands.Aislin is more than just a princess. Born to a fairy king and pedrasi queen, she's strong, smart, and brave, with magical gifts she's only beginning to discover. Aislin has spent her whole life keeping her family's gifts hidden from the non-magic folk who surround her kingdom, and is shocked to find out the humans knew about these enchantments all along. But when the fairies decide to move back onto human territory, it soon becomes clear that some will not be happy about this change.As she sets out to restore the balance, Aislin chooses a surprising group of young women to join her – girls she knows are brave and loyal, but who don't have the qualities of typical guards or princess confidantes. Things only get more complicated when an old foe appears, surely up to no good. The princess knows she has the power and ingenuity to stand up for herself and her kingdom, especially with her friends by her side – will that be enough to set things right? E. D. Baker is the author of many beloved books for young readers, including The Frog Princess, which was the inspiration for Disney's The Princess and the Frog. A classic and original fairy tale that celebrates goodness in all shapes and sizes, More than a Princess will resonate with readers who love magic, suspense, girl power, and adventure.
The Power of Dark (The Witching Legacy #1)
by Robin JarvisAn enthralling mix of magic and horror – first of a new series from fantasy legend Robin Jarvis.
The Power Of Positive Thinking For Young People
by Norman Vincent Peale'Trust yourself. You cannot be successful or happy without confidence in your own powers and abilities. To succeed you need self-confidence . . . this book will help you to believe in yourself and release your inner powers. ' Norman Vincent Peale in chapter 1. BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE - AND GET THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE This book is a carefully adapted version of The Power of Positive Thinking, one of the most inspiring bestsellers of all time. It aims to help young people to use the power of positive thinking to build successful lives. Dr Peale gets right to the heart of the most common problems faced by teenagers, and offers a series of practical steps for solving them. He provides young people with the positive approach needed to achieve the major goals in life, showing them how to maximise their talent and energies, to give them confidence when they need it most.
The Power of Sloth: The Power Of Sloth (ebook)
by Lucy CookeThe Power of Sloth is Lucy Cooke's celebration of the sloth: the cutest, cuddliest, slowest creature on this planet. In the book she brings together some truly adorable pictures of baby sloths, literally by the bucketful. These delightful, funny pictures are accompanied by a simple text which tells you all about sloths and why we should protect them. We also discover all about the work of the Avarios sloth sanctuary, which receives some of the proceeds from this book. This book has been a huge success in the USA, selling over 50,000 copies.
Power of Three
by Diana Wynne JonesThis is the story of Ayna and Ceri, who both had Gifts, and of Gair, who thought he was ordinary.
The Power of Three: Book 1 (Secret Breakers #1)
by H L DennisIntroducing an extraordinary series with real codes, real mysteries and real danger. A Da Vinci Code for kids ...Imagine the chance to solve the Voynich Manuscript - a puzzle that has truly defeated adults for centuries. It's an ancient manuscript no one has ever been able to decipher. And there are Rules that say it is forbidden to even try to solve it. A secret hidden for centuries. But Brodie Bray likes a challenge, and when she receives a coded message through the post her life changes for ever. She's chosen for a secret team working to crack this most complicated code in the world to uncover the secret it hides.But it's a code that has driven people mad trying to solve it. Together with her new friends, Brodie must break the rules to break the code, at every turn facing terrible danger. For someone is watching them - and will even kill to stop them.In this original new series, three children tackle real unsolved mysteries and struggle with real unbroken codes to get to the hidden truth. Enter the world of the Secret Breakers at http://hldennis.com/
Power Play: Book 6 (Total Football #2)
by Alan GibbonsThe Rough Diamonds are a close knit team. Kev McGovern makes sure they work hard and play hard.Kev doesn't make any allowances. That goes for the new boy Chris Power who's just signed up with the Diamonds. Can he earn a place in their affections when he's living in achildren's home and trying to make sense of what's happened in his life...?
Powerball: Book 4 (Robo-Runners #4)
by Damian HarveyMeet Crank and Al ... robots on the run. When the friends arrive at the travelling Iron City, Crank hopes they can all become world-famous powerball stars. But things aren't quite what they expected them to be. Our heroes soon discover that powerball is more than just a game ... it's a matter of life and death, and it takes more than goals for a team to survive. A refreshed cover look for this well-loved series, illustrated by the incomparable Mark Oliver. Read on with The Tin Man, Tunnel Racers, Razorbites, The Ghost Sea and Aquanauts.
Powerful Queens: Band 07/turquoise (PDF) (Collins Big Cat Phonics For Letters And Sounds Ser.)
by Fiona Tomlinson Collins Big CatCollins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. Discover four powerful queens from different eras and parts of the world. What makes these queens so interesting and what did they achieve? Turquoise/Band 7 offers literary language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and a wide range of unfamiliar terms. The focus sounds in this book are: /s/ ce, c, sc /n/ kn, gn /sh/ ti, ci, ssi /c/ qu /r/ wr /zh/ s Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
The Powerhouse
by Gwyneth Jones Ann HalamRobs Hayward is a loner, a nobody. But when she plays the piano, she shines.Cool kids Maddy and Jef ask her to join their band and she is giddy. They're cool! They're two years older than her! It's a dream come true! Except for the part where their rehearsal space gets turned into a car park. Determined not to lose the first chance at being cool she's ever had, Robs suggests the mysterious, derelict industrial building. The one in the Wild Park. The one she's afraid is haunted.But the Council have repurposed it, and they share the space with the slightly eccentric Artist in Residence, and actually, everything is fine! Except for Maddy becoming obsessed with the murder mystery linked to the building. And a seance is suggested. And the ghost of a child that Robs sees out of the corner of her eye promises something more supernatural at play . . .The Powerhouse is another chilling teen ghost story by award-winning author Gwyneth Jones, writing as Ann Halam. You can find more information on the writing Gwyneth did as Ann Halam on her website:http://www.gwynethjones.uk/HALAM.htm
Practical Magic for Kids: Your Guide to Crystals, Horoscopes, Dreams, and More
by Nikki Van De CarFrom the bestselling author of The Junior Witch's Handbook comes an introduction to the charmed world of magic—featuring enchanted information on crystals, horoscopes, dreams, and more! From sparkly crystals and healing plants to the constellations that move across the night sky, the world is full of magic! In Practical Magic for Kids, author Nikki Van De Car teaches readers ages eight to twelve about the magic all around them. Kids will learn how to interpret their horoscopes, read their friends' palms, decode their dreams, and so much more in this approachable, age-appropriate guide. Full-color illustrations throughout will help young mystics explore the magic in plants, tarot cards, and even themselves, in chapters on: Chakras Auras Crystals Plant-based Magic Magical Holidays Magic Spells Tarot Astrology Palmistry Dream Interpretation An enchanted glossary and resources for further reading will help build upon the spark of magic.
Practice Book 4a: (PDF) (The Shanghai Maths Project Series)
by Paul Broadbent Professor Lianghuo FanThe Shanghai Maths Project is based on the maths programme delivered in Shanghai. This authentic resource will provide complete coverage of the curriculum for years 1-11 plus varied practice of key concepts and summative assessments for each year. This second edition of The Shanghai Maths Project is an authentic Shanghai resource adapted for the English curriculum. • 2 workbooks per year • Units of practice linked to the teaching in the Teacher’s Guides • End of unit tests, end of year test • Learner books support pupils with key maths facts and vocabulary • Full coverage of UK curriculum objectives
Practice Book Year 8: For The English National Curriculum (the Shanghai Maths Project) (PDF)
by Professor FanPurposeful practice for Year 8 Maths with small steps and varied practice in key concepts for KS3, problem solving, and end of unit tests. The approach is based on the leading Maths programme delivered in Shanghai. The Shanghai Maths Project is an authentic Shanghai resource adapted for the English curriculum.
Prank Wars (Funny Kid #3)
by Matt StantonFROM THE AUTHOR OF NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, FUNNY KID FOR PRESIDENT!
Pranklopedia: The Funniest, Grossest, Craziest, Not-Mean Pranks on the Planet!
by Julie WinterbottomPranklopedia is the young practical joker&’s secret weapon, a boisterous collection of over 70 guaranteed-to-amuse (or annoy) pranks to be pulled on friends, siblings, and parents. Discover the Homework Hoax, the Squirting Blister, the Movie Popcorn That Grabs You Back. Pull classic pranks on your siblings, like short-sheeting the bed. Freak out your friends with food pranks: a self-peeling banana, &“misfortune&” cookies, or ice cream that will make them scream (here&’s a hint—it involves instant mashed potatoes). And there are perfect pranks to pull on your parents, including a scheme to &“freeze&” the family computer. The book includes recipes for fake bird poop, fake dog poop, fake vomit, and fake snot (regular, nosebleed, and wormy varieties). Plus you&’ll find 40 pages of cutout pranks: fake labels (mmm…Cream of Sparrow Soup!), a &“winning&” lottery ticket, bogus bathroom signs, and letters from school that will make your parents cringe. A complete prankster&’s guide, Pranklopedia also provides a four-part lesson on how to pull the perfect prank and tells you what to do when pranks go bad: 1. Disappear for a while . . .
Precious and the Monkeys: Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case
by Alexander McCall-SmithWell before Precious Ramotswe founded her Number One Ladies' Detective Agency, as an eight-year-old girl she was already solving mysteries. Here, in this delightful, enchanting tale for children, we find out just who has been stealing her schoolfriends' snacks and how the young Precious became the crafty and intuitive private investigator we all know and love!
Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill: A New Case from Precious Ramotswe
by Alexander McCall-SmithOnce upon a time in Botswana in Africa there was a little girl who would later grow up to be a famous detective: Precious Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Having already cracked the case of the missing cakes at school, she now has a new mystery to solve. Precious Ramotswe has two new friends at school and they have the funniest and most resourceful pet you can imagine. But they are upset that their family's most valuable possession, their cow, has gone missing. Precious has a plan to find the missing animal but she needs the help of another in her search. Will she succeed and what obstacles will she face on her path? Find out as Alexander McCall Smith tells the story of Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill. Once upon a time in Botswana in Africa there was a little girl who would later grow up to be a famous detective: Precious Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Having already cracked the case of the missing cakes at school, she now has a new mystery to solve. Precious Ramotswe has two new friends at school and they have the funniest and most resourceful pet you can imagine. But they are upset that their family's most valuable possession, their cow, has gone missing. Precious has a plan to find the missing animal but she needs the help of another in her search. Will she succeed and what obstacles will she face on her path? Find out as Alexander McCall Smith tells the story of Precious and the Mystery of Meerkat Hill.
Precious and the Mystery of the Missing Lion: A New Case for Precious Ramotswe (Precious Ramotswe Ser.)
by Alexander McCall SmithWell before Precious Ramotswe founded her Number One Ladies' Detective Agency, as an eight-year-old girl she was already solving mysteries. Here, in this delightful, new, enchanting tale for children, we see how the young Precious became the crafty and intuitive private investigator we all know and love! Find out as Alexander McCall Smith tells the story of in another adventure featuring Precious Ramotswe.
Precious and the Zebra Necklace: A New Case from Precious Ramotswe (Young Precious Ramotswe Mysteries #4)
by Alexander McCall SmithA photograph, a necklace and a missing family . . . A new pupil, Nancy, arrives at Precious Ramotswe's school, and the two girls soon become firm friends. When Precious finds out that all Nancy has to remind her of her missing parents is a photograph and a necklace of beautifully carved zebras, she offers to help find them. This is the start of an exciting adventure that leads the two girls deep into the remotest parts of Botswana, where they meet an old lady who recognises the necklace and has some extraordinary news for Nancy. Find out what it is in the latest book to feature the girl who grew up to become one of the most famous detectives in the world: Precious Ramotswe of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.
The Precocious Child in Victorian Literature and Culture: Development and Selfhood from Darwin to Freud (Palgrave Studies in Nineteenth-Century Writing and Culture)
by Roisín LaingThis book examines representations of precocity in Victorian textual culture – canonical literature, children’s fiction, scientific texts, and writing by children – to argue that precocity challenges the idea of progress. It considers how practitioners of literature and science from Wordsworth to Freud represented human development, and the way in which Darwin’s “non-progressive model of evolution” troubled the existing model of progression by stages (from childhood inexperience to adult maturity and understanding). Roisín Laing argues that the precocious child undermines the equation of growth with progress, and thereby facilitates other ways of imagining both individual and species development. The idea represented by the precocious child in Victorian culture – that the adult is not necessarily an improvement on the child, the human not necessarily an improvement on the ape – still troubles us today.
Predators
by Steve BackshallJoin DEADLY presenter Steve Backshall as he comes face to face with the world's deadliest animals, in a book packed with fascinating facts, killer statistics and stunning photographs. Combined with his own incredible experiences with creatures, large and small, Steve reveals tricks of camouflage, feats of strength, endurance, teamwork and speed, as well as giving us a glimpse into the lives of extremeophiles and looking at some of our planet's endangered species.
Predators: The Whole Tooth-and-claw Story (Science Sorted #7)
by Glenn MurphyWhat turns owls into airborne ninjas? Which creature has the highest pounce rate? Which dinosaur scared the pants off the mighty T-rex?Glenn Murphy, author of Why Is Snot Green? and How Loud Can You Burp? leads us through the wide world of all things toothed, clawed and fearsome in this brilliantly informative book about creatures that hunt to survive. Packed with amazing photographs, illustrations, information and jokes about all things sharp, toothy and ferocious - from lions and bears to dinosaurs and wolverines, this book contains absolutely no boring bits!
Prehistoric Mammals: Level 3 (National Geographic Readers Ser.)
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Franco Tempesta National Geographic Kids StaffNational Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels. From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals in this level 3 reader. Level 3: Becoming independent: Best suited to kids who are ready for complex sentences and more challenging vocabulary, but still draw on occasional support from adults. They are ideal for readers of Purple and Gold books.
Premchand's Kazaki and Other Marvellous Tales (Bookmine)
by Munshi Premchand‘His is a voice that comes from where the action is...’ Dhanpat Rai, famously known as Munshi Premchand, was an ordinary man living an ordinary life in extraordinary times. His intimate experience of the lives of common people gave him insights that created a vast and vibrant world in his vivid stories, making him one of the most important chroniclers of the 20th century. His vision homes in straight to the extraordinary heart of his everyday characters as they go about their daily struggles, proving an inspiration to generations of readers. From a game of gulli-danda to the classic tale of an imaginative young boy’s love for his grandmother that transforms a pair of household tongs into a battle hero, Premchand’s compelling stories continue to hold readers spellbound. His granddaughter Sara Rai brings a personal perspective to this book with family recollections and lovingly done translations. Premchand’s great-granddaughter Lara Chandni pays tribute to her illustrious ancestor with an eye-catching cover and poster design created especially for this collector’s edition.