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Hardback. Condición: Good. In this third book in Robin Mitchell and Judith Steedman's popular Windy series, Snowy and Chinook are planning a birthday party for their friend Tulip on a cold winter morning. The puppet figures who tell the story, designed by the authors and photographed by Mia Cunningham, have a fresh and modern style. Clear, primary colours, charming line drawings, and simple text make this a fun book for the very young.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Jayde is an adorable jaybird with a tiny left wing and a big voice. Although it's not easy for her to keep up with the others, that doesn't stop her from doing what she loves. singing! The thing is , she only shares her beautiful songs with her best friend Olivia the Owl. Come fly away with Jayde as she gradually builds up the confidence to spread her wings and sing loud enough for the whole forest to hear. Liska, Eliska (ilustrador).…

Paperback. Condición: Good. In The Orange Trees of Baghdad, Leilah Nadir journeys to uncover her lost family roots in war-torn Iraq. Born to an Iraqi father and an English mother, raised in Britain and Canada, she has always yearned to visit her father's family, but has never set foot on Iraqi soil. As the bombs land on Baghdad and her relatives leave the country, Leilah begins to uncover her lost family history. At the same time, she gets rare first-hand insight into what Iraqis are experiencing through the invasion and its aftermath. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. High school coaches shape millions of lives. These 30 short and inspiring stories show the diversity of approaches by coaches nationwide in building athletes' hearts, minds and bodies to form successful teams, strong individuals and future leaders. The coaches profiled in this book come from every corner of the nation and every socio-economic setting, highlighting how they combine imagination, a selfless commitment to their athletes and a strong internal compass. In this book, you will find true stories of coaches who lead male and female athletes in a wide variety of sports.From these interviews and vignettes come narratives that will keep coaches going-even on days when players are ready to quit. They will quench the thirsts of professionals eager to drink from a well of peers' stories. They pack practical insights for how to build the trust and confidence that teenagers deeply crave and need, writes veteran journalist G. Jeffrey MacDonald in this book's Foreword. Although the book is explicitly about coaching high school sports, it delivers many a transferable insight for parents, teachers, pastors and others who'd like to engage the teens in their lives more effectively. Who couldn't use more of that?Duncan Newcomer, the Lincoln scholar who wrote the first volume in this series, Thirty Days with Abraham Lincoln, also emphasizes this book's broad and timely appeal. There is an audience of good people doing deep work with young people, their bodies and their spirits, that is character building, virtue raising and soul-making. They will find in this book and its stories the truths they live and would want told, and they will tell others. That's because Martin Davis so thoroughly understands the challenges high school coaches, players and their families face every day, writes University of Denver professor Brian Gearity in his Preface to this new book. I'm a hardcore professor of sport coaching. I write a lot of long research papers with big words, which most people don't read. For over a dozen years now, I've taught college students what, why and how to coach. Now, I'll be using the stories in this book to show what sport coaching is all about. We will discuss the culture, time period, and psychology of the coaches and the storytellers in this book.Thirty Days with America's High School Coaches also comes with a complete Discussion Guide, which breaks down the book into themes and sections readers can discuss with friends, colleagues in sports, and people across the community.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Little mouse Mo wants to play. But big bear Beau is tired, and getting ready for sleep. Luckily Mo finds the perfect way to have fun: by copying Beau! Stretching, yawning, bristling his fur - Mo copies it all, until he too is ready for a nap. Meet these two adorable characters in this perfect bedtime book.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Miss Brooke is a well known as an authority on historical costume. In this single volume she covers a history of dress in England from earliest times. The book contains an ample text, four coloured plates, and nearly three hundred drawings in line. This book will prove to be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the subject, providing a vast amount of information and detail that will be of use to theatrical designers, both professional and amateur. Contents Include: William The Conqueror to Edward I 1066-1327; Edward I to Henry VI 1327-1485; Early Tudors, Henry VI to Elizabeth 1485-1558; Elizabeth to James I 1558-1625; Charles I to James I 1625-84; James I to George I 1685-1760; George I to George IV 1760-1820; George IV, William IV and Victoria 1820-50; Victoria 1850-80; Victoria 1880-1900.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. According to Een legend, a Kazah stone grants a wizard the power to catch an echo of the past - and a glimpse of the future. But when Kendra Kandlestar is given her own cracked and broken Kazah stone, she soon discovers that it's capable of so much more. With her faithful friend Oki, Kendra is sent on an unimaginable journey across the cosmos. Trapped in this adventure, Kendra finds herself faced with choices that just may unravel the mysterious history of the Eens - and destroy their future.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. It's a hot afternoon and Murilla Gorilla the Jungle Detective is back on the case. This time, one of Mandrill's mops has disappeared. Will Murilla be able to help her friend out of this sticky mess? Or will she get distracted by thoughts of a cool glass of lemonade. Lee, Jacqui (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. A fun and educational story created by using different animal idioms and illustrated in gorgeous, vibrant watercolour illustrations. Young readers will learn the meaning of 'it's raining cats and dogs', 'up to the neck in alligators', 'burying one's head in the sand' and many more common idioms in Tamara James's playful book that teaches the complexities of language straight from the horse's mouth. Sancartier, Emma (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. In this third book in Robin Mitchell and Judith Steedman's popular Windy series, Snowy and Chinook are planning a birthday party for their friend Tulip on a cold winter morning. The puppet figures who tell the story, designed by the authors and photographed by Mia Cunningham, have a fresh and modern style. Clear, primary colours, charming line drawings, and simple text make this a fun book for the very young.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Maude always liked her two tails, until the other merchildren began teasing her for being different. Ridiculed and lonely, she doesn't think her life could get any worse - until, one day, she is captured by a fisherman. On land, Tony faces difficulties of his own. Born with webbed fingers, he too is treated as an outcast. Hoping to find acceptance, he joins a circus; but the ringmistress is cruel and life becomes even more unbearable. Then, one day, the circus purchases a two-tailed mermaid caught straight from the sea. Halpin, Abigail (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Maude always liked her two tails, until the other merchildren began teasing her for being different. Ridiculed and lonely, she doesn't think her life could get any worse - until, one day, she is captured by a fisherman. On land, Tony faces difficulties of his own. Born with webbed fingers, he too is treated as an outcast. Hoping to find acceptance, he joins a circus; but the ringmistress is cruel and life becomes even more unbearable. Then, one day, the circus purchases a two-tailed mermaid caught straight from the sea. Halpin, Abigail (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Good. This stunning, wordless picture book grapples with themes of rootlessness, migration, family and what imagination is. The unusual, philosophical nature of this title make it the perfect crossover for adults and young children to ponder over together.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Simply Read Books. Andrew, Ian P (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Wazzyjump is a magical rabbit, but no one knows what his magic is. The lion, ruler of the forest, wants to steal Wazzyjump's magic for himself. And so does the tricky fox. But these selfish rivals are about to learn an unexpected but very important lesson from the little rabbit, for Wazzyjump has a special magic that can be had but cannot be stolen. Teaching children a valuable lesson through beautiful illustrations and an imaginative modern fairytale, Wazzyjump is guaranteed to enchant. Moniz, Michael (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Meet Murilla: the messiest, hungriest and hairiest detective around, and her jungle friends, who constantly need her help to solve their mysteries. In this third mystery of the Murilla Gorilla Detective series, Okapi discovers that one of his hammocks has a hole in it. What could have happened? It is up to Murilla to find out, following a set of strange-looking prints leading away from the hammock. Lee, Jacqui (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Fair. It's a hot afternoon and Murilla Gorilla the Jungle Detective is back on the case. This time, one of Mandrill's mops has disappeared. Will Murilla be able to help her friend out of this sticky mess? Or will she get distracted by thoughts of a cool glass of lemonade. Lee, Jacqui (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good.

Hardback. Condición: Fair. From the author of the celebrated The Day It All Blew Away (Simply Read Books, 2008) comes another charming, fun and brightly illustrated picture book for young children. Paulina Petersen prefers the letter P. Plenty of pleasant things begin with it: ping pong, polka dots, popcorn (so many Ps in one bag!), picnics, pirates and painting. Paulina's best pal, Penny, however, likes hearts. Preposterous! Hearts don't start with P! Can Paulina accept Penny's preference? Impossible! Or is it. …

Paperback. Condición: Good. According to Een legend, a Kazah stone grants a wizard the power to catch an echo of the past - and a glimpse of the future. But when Kendra Kandlestar is given her own cracked and broken Kazah stone, she soon discovers that it's capable of so much more. With her faithful friend Oki, Kendra is sent on an unimaginable journey across the cosmos. Trapped in this adventure, Kendra finds herself faced with choices that just may unravel the mysterious history of the Eens - and destroy their future.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. Every generation has its hot-button issue, writes David P. Gushee, For us, it's the LGBT issue. In Changing Our Mind, Gushee takes the reader along his personal and theological journey as he changes his mind about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender inclusion in the Church. For decades now, David Gushee has earned the reputation as America's leading evangelical ethicist. In this book, he admits that he has been wrong on the LGBT issue. writes Brian D. McLaren, author and theologian.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. With perfectly eerie pop-art illustrations reminiscent of old comics and monster movies, this is a must-have for anyone who delights in the uncanny and the macabre. A witch stirs her cauldron, casting an evil spell, for 'W', an unlucky cat lies squashed and still, having used all of its nine lives, for 'U', 'Q' features a quagmire monster and plenty more in this delightfully nightmarish ABC.…

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Paperback. Condición: Very Good. The Yoga Game invites children of all ages to play with the words, guess the riddles and enjoy an actual Yoga practice, while introducing the concepts of balance, breath and focus. Entertaining rhymes, enchanting riddles and vibrant illustrations create a rich, multi-layered experience. Zaman, Farida (ilustrador). …

Paperback. Condición: Good. The Yoga Game invites children of all ages to play with the words, guess the riddles and enjoy an actual Yoga practice, while introducing the concepts of balance, breath and focus. Entertaining rhymes, enchanting riddles and vibrant illustrations create a rich, multi-layered experience. Zaman, Farida (ilustrador). …

Condición: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Zaman, Farida (ilustrador).…

Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Halpin, Abigail (ilustrador).…

Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Spirin, Gennady (ilustrador).…

Condición: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Halpin, Abigail (ilustrador).…