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Paperback. Condición: Fair. The second book in the best-selling, award-winning Bear and the Piano trilogy. The first book in the trilogy - The Bear and the Piano - has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK and won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bears Big Band, Hectors jealousy gets the better of him. Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.BBC Music Magazine- 'Litchfield's warm, richly coloured images are filled with gentle humour, while he packs plenty of emotion and nuance into his succinct text- and music as a starring role.'The Daily Mail -Litchfields stunning illustrations conjure up the twinkling lights and sombre shadows of New Orleans, beautifully reflecting the joy and melancholy that offset each other in this touching story. Another guaranteed bestseller from this remarkable artist.The Daily Mail, 'Best Christmas Books'- 'Loyalty and friendship underpin this touching story from the wonderful David Litchfield.Litchfields captivating rendition of New Orleans lights and sombre shadows reflects joy and melancholy to stunning effect.The Bookseller, 'Editor's Choice'- 'A big-hearted sequel starring a new cast of animals musicians.this captures all the warmth and charm of the original, with show stopping cityscapes and heartfelt emotion.The Bookseller, 'Season's Highlights' - Completely charming tale of friendship and music. **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books:The Bear and the Piano [1] The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle [2]The Bear, the Piano and Little Bears Concert [3] Grandad's Secret GiantLights on Cotton Rock. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A gardening book you shouldnt be without The IndependentFrom the worlds leading authority on gardening, the Royal Horticultural Society bring you the essential companion to 2025. Beautifully illustrated throughout in full-colour, including artworks by Angie Lewin, photographs and advice from RHS experts including Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter.From the renowned Royal Horticultural Society, this glorious almanac provides all-new content for 2025. It is packed full of advice on what to grow, wildlife to watch out for and how to get the most of your garden in a sustainable way. With plenty ofideas and projects, it is illustrated throughout with photographs, botanical illustrations and beautiful artworks from much-loved artist Angie Lewin.Each month you will discover:Tables of information about sunrise, sunset, moonrise and rainfall;A complete task list for each month;Money-saving tips;Weekend projects, including how to make an airplant chandelier, a bath bog garden and a wildlife windowbox;Pests, diseases and weedsto look out for;Gut-loving recipes using your garden produce;Ideas for enjoying nature and appreciating the changing seasons;Profiles on horticultural heroes, such as Capability Brown and Vita Sackville-West;And plenty more!A rich and charming guide to the seasons, this book provides tools, advice, inspiration and things to do for every month of the year. The perfect gift for gardeners and an invaluable way to help plan the year ahead fora flourishing garden in 2025. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Lewin, Angie (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Good. From the author of the Waterstones Children's Prize shortlistedOnce Upon a Unicorn Horncomes a beautiful story of friendship and protecting the oceans. Theodore has a little boat and a big passion: collecting fish. He already has all different kinds of fish: golden fish, spotty fish, colourful fish and more. Theodore loves nothing better than discovering a new fish for his collection. But one day, he finds something he's never seen before: a tiny creature in a beautiful shell. Ignoring the voice that tells him to leave her alone, he takes her home. Theodore is so excited to add her to his new collection but in a tank she gets weaker and weaker. Can Theodore learn that the creature belongs in the ocean, before it's too late? Through Theodore, this is a beautiful subtle reminder that children should care for the environment and protect the natural world we live in. We're also reminded that every single thing we do has consequences and even the smallest of actions can have a monumental impact. It's our choice how we care for tomorrow and make the world a better place. This heart-warming story about how mermaids got their tails is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed and best-sellingOnce Upon A Unicorn HornandOnce Upon a Dragon's Fire. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The second book in the best-selling, award-winning Bear and the Piano trilogy. The first book in the trilogy - The Bear and the Piano - has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK and won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bears Big Band, Hectors jealousy gets the better of him. Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.BBC Music Magazine- 'Litchfield's warm, richly coloured images are filled with gentle humour, while he packs plenty of emotion and nuance into his succinct text- and music as a starring role.'The Daily Mail -Litchfields stunning illustrations conjure up the twinkling lights and sombre shadows of New Orleans, beautifully reflecting the joy and melancholy that offset each other in this touching story. Another guaranteed bestseller from this remarkable artist.The Daily Mail, 'Best Christmas Books'- 'Loyalty and friendship underpin this touching story from the wonderful David Litchfield.Litchfields captivating rendition of New Orleans lights and sombre shadows reflects joy and melancholy to stunning effect.The Bookseller, 'Editor's Choice'- 'A big-hearted sequel starring a new cast of animals musicians.this captures all the warmth and charm of the original, with show stopping cityscapes and heartfelt emotion.The Bookseller, 'Season's Highlights' - Completely charming tale of friendship and music. **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books:The Bear and the Piano [1] The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle [2]The Bear, the Piano and Little Bears Concert [3] Grandad's Secret GiantLights on Cotton Rock. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Shortlisted for the 2020 Waterstones Children's Book Prize. This magical and fun-filled story about how unicorns got their horns is the first in a new series about how magical creatures came to have their gifts. Do you know how unicorns got their horns? It all began once upon a magic forest, when a little girl called June discovered tiny horses learning how to fly in her garden. But one of the poor horses couldnt fly at all! So, with the help of her parents, June thought of a very sweet and very delicious way to make her new friend happy. I wonder what it could have been 'A lovely, heart-warming story, beautifully illustrated, with warm,friendly characters' Parents in Touch 'Themes of kindness, perseverance and never being afraid to ask for help are threaded into this joyful tale full of magic, colour and happiness' Library Mice Don't miss Beatrice Blue's second book, Once Upon a Dragon's Fire, coming in March 2020! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Ten of Australia's ancient aboriginal legends, authentically and elegantly retold and illustrated by one of the most well-known artists working in the tradition. Discover how Great Mother Snake created and peopled the world with plants and creatures, what makes Frogs croak, why Kangaroo has a pouch, and just what it is that makes Platypus so special in this impressive collection of illustrated aboriginal legends. With stunning vibrant artwork from aboriginal artist and storyteller Francis Firebrace, whose distinctive, colourful work is known throughout Australia and beyond. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Firebrace, Francis (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A tale of man and machine battling against breath-taking terrain for the ultimate prize, this is the story of the Alpe d'Huez. Known as the Tour de Frances Hollywood climb', veteran cycling journalist Peter Cossins reveals the triumphs, passion and despair behind the great exploits on this Alpe and discloses the untold details that have led to the mountain becoming as important to the Tour as the race is to resort at its summit. The Alpe dHuez has played a starring role in cyclings history since its first encounter with the sport back in 1952 when the legendary Fausto Coppi triumphed on the summit. Re-introduced to the Tour in 1976, Alpe dHuez has risen to mythical status, thanks initially to a string of victories by riders from Holland, whose exploits attracted tens of thousands of their compatriots to the climb - which has become known as Dutch mountain. A snaking 13.8-kilometre ascent rising up through 21 numbered hairpins at an average gradient of 7.8%, Alpe dHuez is the climb on which every great rider wants to win. Many of the sports most famous and now even infamous names have won on the Alpe, including Bernard Hinault, Joop Zoetemelk, Lucho Herrera, Marco Pantani and Lance Armstrong. As well as days of brilliance, there have been controversies such as the high-speed and drug-fuelled duels of the EPO years in the 1990s and into the new millennium. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A Walker's Notebook has been compiled for all those people who walk for pleasure (over 77% of the UK adult population). Published to coincide with the centenary of Wainwright's birth its small flexi format, with its splashproof cover, makes it ideal for slipping in a pocket and taking along with you. Whether a Sunday afternoon jaunt close to home or a hill walk on holiday, A Walker's Notebook has space to record details of nearly 100 walks including dates, routes, companions and what you experienced on the way. Also included are pages to make notes of favourite pubs, cafes and places to stay. Illustrated throughout with charming illustrations by A. Wainwright this is an ideal gift for anybody who loves walking. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Where Camille lives, the sunflowers grow so high they look like real suns. One day a strange man arrives in Camille's town. He has a straw hat and a yellow beard and his name is Vincent van Gogh. Featuring stunning reproductions of the great artist's work and based on a true-life incident as seen through the eyes of a small boy, this is the perfect introduction to Vincent van Gogh for children. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Anholt, Laurence (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 'Making The Bear and the Piano and seeing the reaction it has had, has been one of the most incredible things to happen to me in my life.' David Litchfield____________________________________________________________________________A special 10th anniversary edition of the award-winning and best-selling, The Bear and the Piano featuring exclusive bonus content, a pull-out poster and a shiny gold roundel on the cover.A moving tale of exploration and belonging from critically acclaimed author David Litchfield.One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and child who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind.Celebrate 10 years of a modern classic with this exclusive anniversary edition that includes a letter from the author, development sketches and a poster to pull out and keep. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. By the author of Once Upon a Unicorn Horn, shortlisted for the 2020 Waterstones Children's Book Prize.Thesecond titlein a new series about how magical creatures came to have their gifts.Do you know how dragons got their fire? It all began once upon a magic kingdom, when a fearsome, terrifyingdragon stalked the land. He was so mean he ate kittens for breakfast, he was so scary he made children scream, and he was so evil that he blew huge storms out of his jaws, which is why it was always so cold.Or so the stories said. When two children calledFreya and Sylas met the dragon, they foundsomething very different indeed. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Captain Tom Moore, the veteran who raised over 30 million for the NHS during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. By buying a copy of this book, you are makinga donation of 3% of the cover price to NHS Charities Together.Teach your kids the power of determination by showing them Captain Sir Tom Moores picture book biography The MetroA fun book to read with your children, to remind them that no dream is ever too big! OK! Magazine'. gorgeously illustrated and beautifully rendered ode to the great man himself.' Yorkshire ReporterOnce there was a humble boy from Yorkshire called Tom, who was born with his feet firmly on the ground. His determination and courage saw him and his comrades through the worst crisis the world had ever known: World War Two. So when a new crisis struck in 2020, just before his 100th birthday, Captain Tom knew just what to do. Aiming to raise 1,000 for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden, his story soon became known all over the world, with people donating so much that he quickly raised over 30 million! Captain Toms story shows us that, by coming together, we can dream bigger than ever, and that when the going gets tough, you just have to keep on walking.This inspiring book featuresstylish and quirky illustrationsandextra facts at the back, including abiographical timelinewith historical photos and a detailed profile of the Captains 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! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 'Bloody great baking book. Has Xmas all over it.' Jamie Oliver'Julie bakes with love. It's her secret ingredient.'Pierre KoffmannWhether you're making pies or cakes, bread or brunch, this stunning book is full of recipes that will feed your soul as well as your stomach.Baking became a form of therapy for Julie Jones when her mother, who taught her to bake, was diagnosed with dementia. They began baking together again, and Julie started her Instagram account as a way to document this precious time. Now her delicious recipes are available for the first time as a sumptuous cookbook that would make an inspired addition to any kitchen bookshelf. From lemon madeleines to muddle cake; trampoline bread to chocolate ganache; banana, pecan and chocolate muffins to fluffy pancakes this incredible baking book has all the recipes you need to create something beautiful, imaginative and impressive.Youll find chapters on:Fruit Tarts and Pies: containing recipes like apple rose tart and plum and frangipane tart, plus pastry decoration techniquesCakes, Bakes and Treats: with dipped lemon madeleines and muddle cake, as well as tips for getting cream fillings right every timeBread and Yeasted Dough: with trampoline bread and grissiniChocolate: including a stunning triple chocolate celebration cake and chocolate ganacheDesserts: with delizia di limone and a meringue sharing nest wreathWeekend Breakfast and Brunch: with banana, pecan, and chocolate muffins and fluffy pancakesLearn to cook crafted, beautifully styled pies, tarts, cakes and bakes, but be sure to cook with Julie's secret ingredient love. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Long ago when the world was brand new, before animals or birds, the sun rose into the sky and brought the first day. To begin with, all the creatures were pretty much alike - very different from what they are now. Those that wanted to be lions practised being lions. But there were other creatures - including the whale, the elephant, the cat and the donkey - that came about in different ways Ted Hughes' classic text is accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of Jackie Morris to bring a lyrical and witty version of the creation myths to young readers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Morris, Jackie (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The Old Testament holds a rich store of insights into every aspect of human experience. The epigrams and precepts in this collection have been chosen from the Old Testament books of "Proverbs", "Ecclesiastes" and the "Song of Solomon". In addition, the collection includes maxims from the "Wisdom of Solomon" and Jesus ben-Sirach's "Ecclesiasticus", two books in the "Apocrypha" known for their proverbial thought. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Football matters, as poetry does to some people and alcohol does to others Football is inherent in the people There is more eccentricity in deliberately disregarding it than in devoting a life to it. The way we play the game, organize it and reward it reflects the kind of community we areWritten just two years after Englands 66 triumph when the national game was at its zenith, Arthur Hopcrafts The Football Man is repeatedly quoted as the best book ever written about the sport. This definitive, magisterial study of football and society profiles includes interviews with all-time greats like Bobby Charlton, George Best, Alf Ramsay, Stanley Matthews, Matt Busby and Nat Lofthouse. It is a snapshot of a pivotal era in sporting history; changes and decisions were made in the sixties that would create the game we know today.For many who are disenchanted with the modern game the grip of businesses and corporations, the dominance of advertising, the extortionate ticket prices and inaccessible matches, the fickleness of teenage millionaires The Football Man takes the reader back to the heart and soul of the national game when pitches were muddy and the players were footballers not brands. Voted in May 2005 as one of Observers top sports books of all time, this is a long-awaited reissue of the classic football bible .Masterpiece among sports booksGuardianIt remains one of my favourite football reads Graham Taylor. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. A small and nifty guide to the best free activities across London covering everything from architectural gems and panoramic views, to green spaces, galleries andunique events. In a bustling and often expensive metropolis, being able to make the most out of what this city has to offer can sometimes be challenging. Free London takes in the full breadth of experiences on offer, including centuries-old traditions, the worlds best art, hidden green spaces and unexpected views of the city. See London from a new perspective and start planning your next day out for free. Perfect for tourists, visitors and Londoners alike. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. From the author of the Waterstones Children's Prize shortlistedOnce Upon a Unicorn Horncomes a beautiful story of friendship and protecting the oceans. Theodore has a little boat and a big passion: collecting fish. He already has all different kinds of fish: golden fish, spotty fish, colourful fish and more. Theodore loves nothing better than discovering a new fish for his collection. But one day, he finds something he's never seen before: a tiny creature in a beautiful shell. Ignoring the voice that tells him to leave her alone, he takes her home. Theodore is so excited to add her to his new collection but in a tank she gets weaker and weaker. Can Theodore learn that the creature belongs in the ocean, before it's too late? Through Theodore, this is a beautiful subtle reminder that children should care for the environment and protect the natural world we live in. We're also reminded that every single thing we do has consequences and even the smallest of actions can have a monumental impact. It's our choice how we care for tomorrow and make the world a better place. This heart-warming story about how mermaids got their tails is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed and best-sellingOnce Upon A Unicorn HornandOnce Upon a Dragon's Fire. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Sustainable Homeis a stylish,inspirational and practical guidebook to maintaining a more environmentally friendly household. Sustainable lifestyle blogger and professional Christine Liu takes you on a tour through the rooms of your home the living area, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom offering tips, tricks and 18step-by-step projects designed to help you lead a more low-impact lifestyle. From guidance on decluttering and living minimallyto advice about plant-based foods to tips on repairing old clothes, this book touches every aspect of home life. Whether its by making your own toothpaste, converting to renewable energy sources, reducing your consumption of plastic, growing your own herb garden or upcycling old pieces of furniture, the projects in this book offernumerous ways both big and small to make a difference. With environmental issues at the forefront of global politics, the desire to make small changes on an individual level is on the rise; this book will guide anyonehoping to make a difference, but who perhaps dont know where to begin. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. TENTH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Now in its tenth year, this anniversary edition of thebest-selling seriesis a review of the year made up of the wry and astute observations of the unpublished Telegraph letter writers. In a year in which even the most seasoned commentators have struggled to keep pace with the news cycle, letter writers to The Daily Telegraph have once again provided their refreshing take on events. Readers of the Telegraph Letters Page will be fondly aware of the eclectic combination of learned wisdom, wistful nostalgia and robust good sense that characterise its correspondence. But what of the 95% of the papers huge postbag that never sees the light of day? Some of the best letters inevitably arrive too late for the 24/7 news cycle, or dont quite fit with the rest of the days selection. Others are just a little too whimsical, or indeed too risque, to publish in a serious newspaper. And more than a few are completely and utterly (and wonderfully) mad. Thankfully Iain Hollingshead is on-hand to give the authors of the best unpublished letters the stage they so richly deserve. Baffled, furious, defiant, mischievous, they inveigh and speculate on every subject under the sun, from the rubbish on television these days to the venality of our MPs. With an agenda as enticing as ever the tenth book in the bestselling Unpublished Letters series will prove, once again, that the Telegraphs readers have an astute sense of what really matters. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Following up clues found amongst the contents of Ransome's old trunk which was bequeathed to Leeds University, Christina Hardyment set out to settle once and for all the questions that have tantalised generations of readers of the Swallows and Amazons books. Are the people real? Are the places true? Following in their footsteps, sailing in their wake, she resolves nearly all of the big questions. She has talked to the Swallows, untangled the mysteries, determined and identified the myriad influences, incidents and locations which Ransome incorporated into his narratives. Now fully revised to account for a further twenty years of research, and newly illustrated with many extra drawings and previously unpublished photographs, this book is not only an essential companion to the Ransome books but a magical transposition of story into reality which will enchant and bewitch Ransome's millions of readers of all ages. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The first book in the best-selling, award-winning Bear and the Piano trilogy. Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Over 120,000 copies have been sold of The Bear and the Piano in the UK. One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. A moving tale of exploration and belonging from best-selling and critically acclaimed author David Litchfield.The Sunday Times The influence of the great illustrators Jon Klasen and Shaun Tan are detectable in David Litchfields opulent The Bear and the Piano.The Guardian This book is full of breath-taking scenes, from the stunning forest to the rich New York skyline.'Huffington Post A heart-warming and beautifully illustrated tale of music, friendship and adventure.The Daily Mail A sumptuous treat [Litchfield] weaves magic with light and space.The ending will have your heart soaring like a sopranos top C.The Bookseller One of the most impressive debuts of the autumn, this is a really stunning picture book with both critical and commercial appeal [] Distinctive, atmospheric and uplifting, it's my picture book of the year. **Don't miss David Litchfield's other books:The Bear and the Piano [1] The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle [2]The Bear, the Piano and Little Bears Concert [3] Grandad's Secret Giant Lights on Cotton Rock. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Simple songs and rhymes are an excellent way to familiarize young children with another language. Un Deux Trois a collection of 25 traditional nursery rhymes, is a delightful way to introduce French. An illustrated vocabulary features simple words and phrases that are easy to learn and that can be used in games or everyday life. Children are encouraged to repeat the phrases and sing along with the rhymes, and the included CD lets them know how both should sound. The lively illustrations and amusing rhymes make learning a new language fun. A guide for parents translates more difficult phrases. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Aggs, Patrice (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Amazing art projects that will keep kids busy for hours! With the fun and creative drawing activities in This is Not a Maths Book, youll be able to make your very own designs to amaze your family and friends. The projects are explained with diagrams and step-by-step instructions, making them simple and fun to complete. As you sketch, youll discover the amazing maths principles in each challenge that makes it work.Each page has lots of space to draw, and theres a section of graph paper at the back of the book so that you can keep on creating! Youll discover how to make: Your own optical illusionsPerfect circlesParabolic curvesMandalasTiled patternsFractalsSnowflakesStomachion puzzlesTessellationsLoop-de-loopsGolden spiralsSquare-tanglesSketches on a slant3-D websImpossible triangles Get ready to find out how art can be maths, and maths can be art! But remember this is absolutely NOT a maths book. Or is it? Winner of a British Book Design and Production Award 2015, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Category Winner of the ALCS Educational Writers Award, 2016. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The first story about Arabel and her pet raven Mortimer. In Arabel's Raven, Mr Jones, while driving his taxi, notices something bedraggled in the road. He stops and discovers an injured raven. He takes it home and his four-year-old daughter Arabel falls in love at first sight. 'His name is Mortimer,' she announces and Mortimer has found a home. A series of thefts and a robber quarrel are only two of the dramas in this delightful tale in which Mortimer and Arabel find their ways straight to the reader's heart. . The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This story will appeal to those who still believe that an Englishman s home is his castle, and to those who have a soft spot for indomitable old women Daily Telegraph The hardback edition of this book, published in 2009 under the title A Lifetime in the Building, saw its extraordinary story featured not only in the Daily Mail but also Hello magazine and quickly sold out two printings. Now it is re-launched in paperback under a new title to highlight its appeal as the tale of an extraordinary, maverick woman and her even more remarkable achievement. May Savidge lived in a half-timbered house in Hertfordshire. When the council served her with a compulsory purchase notice to make way for a roundabout, May decided she had to move but so did the house. So she had the whole thing dismantled and shipped to the North Norfolk coast and then spent the rest of her life rebuilding it, single-handed. Her fame spread around the world. Antiques Roadshow broadcast, unprecedentedly, two features about her house. Now her niece, Christine Adams, who inherited May s house and completed it at the cost of her own marriage - tells her aunt s life story from the voluminous diaries and letters she left behind. Christine Adams now runs a Bed and Breakfast in May Savidge s old house in Norfolk. Michael McMahon is also the co-author of My Friend the Enemy (978 1 84513 316 0). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Prof. David Pegler's concise, well-illustrated and informative guide is a timely antidote to the mythology surrounding the much misunderstood - and often maligned - wild mushroom. The book begins with an introduction to fungi and mushroom biology, a mushroom calendar and a crash course in hunting for edible mushrooms, together with useful tables containing information on classifying and identifying edible fungi. Twenty different varieties are then explored in depth - from the edible to the poisonous (and even the hallucinogenic!). Extensive photographs and colour illustrations will aid the amateur mushroom gatherer in the tricky (and potentially dangerous) task of identification. Finally, this fascinating book offers recipes and food preparation tips. Pegler's considerable expertise and clear delivery make the Easy Edible Mushroom Guide an absolute must-have for anyone new to the world of mushroom hunting. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Readers of the brilliant Telegraph Letters page , as Ian Hislop recently lauded it, will be fondly aware of the eclectic combination of learned wisdom, wistful nostalgia and robust good sense that characterise its correspondence. But what of the 95 per cent of the paper s huge postbag which never sees the light of day? Some of the best letters inevitably arrive too late for the 24/7 news cycle, or don t quite fit with the rest of the day s selection. Others are just a little too whimsical, or indeed too risque , to publish in a serious newspaper. And more than a few are completely and utterly (and wonderfully) mad, such as the missives you ll find within these pages from someone who signs himself merely as M , and believes himself to be the head of MI6. Now, the Telegraph gives the authors of these unpublished letters the stage at last. Baffled, furious, defiant, mischievous, they inveigh and speculate on every subject under the sun, from the rubbish on television these days to the venality of our MPs, from Kate Winslet s de colletage to this country s unhealthy obsession with marmalade. All those Telegraph readers who wondered if anyone else had noticed that the lunatics had finally taken over the asylum and sat down to write to their favourite newspaper to test the waters they need howl into the void no longer. They are not alone. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. This is an edited and resized version ofSo Here I Am: Speeches by great women to empower and inspire.Discover the inspiring voices that have changed our world, and started a new conversation.Great Womens Speechesis essential reading for pioneering women everywhere.FromEmmeline PankhurstsFreedom or Death speech andMarie Curiestrailblazing Nobel lecture, toMichelle Obamaspeaking on parenthood in politics and Black Lives Matter co-founderAlicia Garzasstirring ode to black women, the words collected here are empowering, engaging and entirely unapologetic.With powerful illustrations from Camila Pinheiro, Anna Russells rousing anthology is dedicated to anyone who dares to ask for more.The women:Elizabeth I; Fanny Wright; Maria Stewart; Angelina Grimke; Sojourner Truth; Victoria Woodhull; Sarah Winnemucca; Elizabeth Cady Stanton; Mary Church Terrell; Ida B. Wells; CountessMarkievicz; Marie Curie; Emmeline Pankhurst; Nellie McClung; Jutta Bojsen-Mller; Emma Goldman; Nancy Astor; Margaret Sanger; Virginia Woolf; Huda Sha'arawi; Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti; Eva Peron; Helen Keller; Eleanor Roosevelt; Shirley Chisholm; Ruth Bader Ginsburg; Sylvia Rivera; Simone Veil; Indira Gandhi; Margaret Thatcher; Ursula K. Le Guin; Barbara McClintock; Corazon C. Aquino; Naomi Wolf; Severn Cullis-Suzuki; Wilma Mankiller; Toni Morrison; Hillary Clinton; Wangari Maathai; J.K. Rowling; Angela Merkel; Sheryl Sandberg; Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; Asmaa Mahfouz; Manal al-Sharif; Julia Gillard; Malala Yousafzai; Emma Watson; Jane Goodall; Michelle Obama; Gloria Steinem; Beatrice Fihn; Alicia Garza; Maya Lin. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Pinheiro, Camila (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Kelly Hoppen, multi-award-winning designer and TV personality, shares her essential style solutions that will transform your home.Kelly knows what works, and here she shows you how to do it by bringing together creative ideas and inspiration alongside a wealth of professional know-how, practical advice and cost-effective style solutions that can work for every home, big or small. Whether you are a young professional renting a flat, a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homeowner who wants to give your home a dash of Kelly Hoppen glamour, this book will help you create a beautiful, functional and relaxing home that suits your individual needs and reflects your personality. With over 200 images, carefully selected and curated by a world-renowned design guru with over 40 years' experience, Kelly Hoppen's Essential Style Solutions for Every Home gives you: Clear and easy-to-follow advice on the first principles of style including tones and colour, texture, light and finishing touches.The lowdown on practicalities, budgeting and prioritizing from Kellys expert perspective.Tried-and-tested tricks of the trade that show you how to use colour and tones that will make your rooms feel bigger and brighter.Tips on how to dress and accessorise rooms for maximum impact.Room-by-room case studies focus on the main spaces in the home as well as dead space such as corridors, addressing the feeling you are aiming to create, and setting out the core elements and top styling tips to allow you to achieve this. Where applicable, Kelly makes cost-cutting suggestions for saving money by choosing less-expensive materials, advising what its worth splashing out on and where you can afford to spend less, as well as ideas for making quick-and-easy seasonal updates to inexpensively refresh your rooms on a regular basis.Get the luxe look for less with Kelly Hoppens Essential Style Solutions for Every Home. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…