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What If?
by Lezlee CooperWhat If? is a delightfully witty children’s book that reimagines animals in surprising ways. Through playful rhymes and imaginative illustrations, What If? transports young readers into a wildly colourful animal world. Both the comical wordplay and vibrant artwork encourage creativity in young readers. This book will appeal to both child and parent alike as it takes the reader through a journey of differently coloured animals.
Animals of the Apple Orchard
by Judy O'HaganBobbin the mouse was a wonderful storyteller. Each day, the animals would gather under the gnarly old oak tree in the orchard. It was a huge tree with twisted roots which provided excellent seats for the animals, (once Puss the cat had stitched some plump feather cushions, that is). The tree soon became known as the ‘make-believe’ tree thanks to Bobbin’s mystical tales, and the animals looked forward to his daily stories. All in all, life in the wintry apple orchard was very good indeed. That is, until one exceptionally cold morning, when the animals noticed that Cedric the tortoise was missing. Find out what happens next!
The Maternal Mindset: A journal for all mums going through the postnatal journey
by Annie HumphrisA journal for all mums going through the postnatal journey Conceived and compiled by new mum Annie Humphris, The Maternal Mindset is a journal for anyone navigating the trials and tribulations of motherhood. It aims to create a safe space for readers to release their thoughts and feelings without any judgement. Simple to read and to navigate, this book uses minimalist graphics and limited colours to avoid overwhelming even the most burnt-out or sleep-deprived mum. As well as offering advice and support on topics such as Overwhelm, Burnout, Expectations vs Reality and Identity, The Maternal Mindset includes many contributions from ‘Real Life Mums’.
Martha and the Chocolate Cake
by David WilliamsMartha the mouse and her friends Owl, Ted, Fliss, Squirrel, Rabbit, and Fox decide to have a fun day out in Crickledown Wood. They meet at the duck pond on a sunny morning, stopping to chat with the Beavers by the stream on their way. But while crossing the open field, Martha has a close call! The whole day is about to take an unexpected turn. When the gang arrives at the woods, they huddle together to come up with a plan to help their friend Martha. Clever Fox comes along and asks if there’s anything he can do. Together, they devise an idea to rescue Martha! Join this group of lovable characters for a story about friendship, quick thinking under pressure, and pulling together to help a pal in need. You’ll be cheering at the happy ending!
Windy B – The Treasure Chest
by John BarnettOne windy winter’s morning, Fred Roll, Windy B’s favourite baker, heard some bad news. Fred knew immediately that he would have to do something to help. The local hospital would close unless the good people of Windy B could raise enough money to save it. And if they failed? Would the brave baker risk everything and go on the dangerous search for the mysterious treasure chest hidden somewhere in Bumble Bay?
Dancing With the East Wind
by Heather StaveleyDancing with the East Wind gives a child’s eye view of the wonderful world that we live in. Through their various adventures, the topic of global warming and pollution are explained in simple terms. The story encourages a child to think about and to engage, through their understanding, the impact that this is having on the lives of the creatures, and on all of us throughout the world. The book explores the contributions that each of us can make in our everyday lives to care for our world, and to protect the creatures that live in it.
Camilla Caterpillar
by Faye LippittIn 1989, my Aunt Lois handed me a stack of paintings with a unique request: to write a story inspired by them. I was initially sceptical, as I believed stories usually preceded illustrations. However, Aunt Lois assured me that the narrative would naturally emerge from the artwork. Surprisingly, she was right. Words flowed to me like a song, often during the late hours while I was up nursing our second set of twins. It felt as though Aunt Lois herself was sending these words from afar, as the story of Camilla gradually took shape from the paintings. Sadly, Aunt Lois passed away soon after, and the story of Camilla was put aside as my husband Greg and I navigated the bustling life of raising six children. It wasn’t until our children had families of their own and tranquillity returned that Camilla Caterpillar finally came to life. With Camilla’s story, an idea sprouted to create a healthy snack for children. As you delve into the pages of this book, I hope you enjoy a little nibble and the whimsical journey of Camilla Caterpillar.
Isabella's Grandma
by Kerrie HepworthIsabella’s parents wondered how they were going to tell her that grandma has been diagnosed with cancer. Join Isabella as she learns what cancer is in a gentle way, and how treatment can cause physical changes in this educational, heartfelt, beautifully illustrated picture book aimed at children aged 3-8 years.
A Monkey, an Elephant and a Giraffe Visit the Deep, Dark Jungle
by Colin CarterThree inseparable friends, accustomed to the serene flat grasslands, are driven by curiosity to explore the enigmatic depths of the neighbouring jungle. As they navigate through its shadows, they encounter astonishing creatures and face unexpected challenges. Their adventure teaches them to cherish the familiar beauty of their grassland home, realizing it’s anything but mundane.
The White Rabbit and the Red Roses
by Feliz CorralMeet a striking white rabbit with bright red eyes, shining like rubies. His eyes reflect the love he feels, but also reveal a whirlwind of emotions. He&’s overwhelmed, hopping around in a state of worry, fear, sadness, and anger, all mixed together. Struggling to find the right words or clear thoughts, the rabbit feels lost. In this challenging moment, the value of a true friend becomes apparent. This friend stays with him, helping him navigate through his overwhelming emotions, and guides him back to a sense of clarity and calm.
Time Traveller Tim's Roman Adventure
by J. G. FraserHave you ever wanted to travel back in time? Do you want to go a new and exciting adventure? Step inside Tim’s time machine and join him on the first of many adventures as he travels back in time to Roman Britain. Join Tim as he learns what it was like to live in these times and meet new friends along the way. Watch out for pesky Picts, we’re not sure they all like Romans! Beware of Gladiators – you don’t want to get caught up in a fight! Will Tim enjoy Roman life? Will he make it back home into the safety of his bed? It’s time to find out with Time Traveller Tim’s Roman Adventure!
Percy’s Dilemma plus The Cosmeston Secret
by Geraldine SeymourPERCY’S DILEMMA As winter nears, Percy is very hungry when he spots an ad for Cardiff Bay. He ventures out on a disaster-prone journey to find food. Along the way, kind strangers help Percy before he discovers adventure and new friends. THE COSMESTON SECRET Dai and Nye are Cosmeston’s woodland elves and feather rangers, tasked with the important job of collecting fallen feathers for recycling. Exhausted from overwork, they oversleep one morning. Desperate for a solution, the elves seek help and are offered a problematic suggestion by Vincent the vole that causes chaos.
The Adventures of the Ant Sugar: Sugar And The Sun
by Kiki AndersonDo you want to know where the sun is hiding? Do you know what the sun is and how many suns there are? Sugar Ant didn’t know either, but with the help of his new friends, he soon found the answers. Things are sometimes quite simple, and we don’t have to look to the ends of the earth to find them because they are very close to us! Another tale of Ant Sugar will take you to exciting new adventures, and will make you experience together with him the unexpected revelations about the sun.
Arno And Sophie Fly Back To Scotland
by Jennifer LaidlawIn this sequel to Jennifer Laidlaw’s The Adventures of Arno and Sophie, a year has passed since Arno and Sophie left Scotland to go and live in the south of France. Although they love it there, Sophie is missing her friends back in the Scottish village of Drumoig. They hatch a plan to return to Scotland for a holiday and celebrate Sophie’s birthday at the same time. Their two cousins Zoe and Hugo decide to go with them. Thus begins another adventure, as Arno plans a journey that will take them back to Scotland via a different route, flying over many towns and cities they have never visited. Top of the list is the capital of Scotland: Edinburgh.
Lady Bean and Family
by Gerald StriblingLady Bean and Family, the follow-up to Gerald and Usanna Stribling’s Mr Cabbage and Family, is an in-depth exploration of the world of leguminous plants, presenting a blend of historical, botanical, and culinary perspectives. This book details the development of beans throughout history, examining their botanical structure, emphasizing their nutritional importance and even discussing their sometimes surprising cultural role. The authors share expert knowledge on various aspects of bean cultivation and storage, highlighting different methods of preservation and discussing the health benefits and diverse uses of beans. The narrative takes readers on a global journey, culminating in an extensive collection of recipes that showcase beans in various forms. From savoury snacks popular in the Americas to traditional soybean-based dishes from China and Japan, and even classic French culinary delights, the book provides a wide array of options for cooking enthusiasts and food lovers. Ideal for readers with an interest in food history, botany, and gastronomy, Lady Bean and Family is an informative resource that offers a comprehensive look at one of the world’s most versatile and nutritious plant families.
Little Zuri Lynn, Where Have You Been?
by Steven MasonLittle Zuri Lynn is one child whose imagination is truly limitless. When this young lady goes wandering, there&’s no telling where she may turn up. She heads for places that she knows and loves, but she also ventures to destinations that she can only see in her mind&’s eye.Join little Zuri Lynn on a wonderful journey to fabulous places near and far, proving that a child&’s imagination can take her anywhere. You&’ll be amazed by what you find inside this youngster&’s mind!
Hybrid Artificial Intelligent Systems: 18th International Conference, HAIS 2023, Salamanca, Spain, September 5–7, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14001)
by Pablo García Bringas Hilde Pérez García Francisco Javier Martínez de Pisón Francisco Martínez Álvarez Alicia Troncoso Lora Álvaro Herrero José Luis Calvo Rolle Héctor Quintián Emilio CorchadoThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Hybrid Artificial Intelligent Systems, HAIS 2023, held in Salamanca, Spain, during September 5–7, 2023.The 65 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 120 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Anomaly and Fault Detection, Data Mining and Decision Support Systems, Deep Learning, Evolutionary Computation and Optimization, HAIS Applications, Image and Speech Signal Processing, Agents and Multiagents, Biomedical Applicatons.
Lineare Wälzführungen: Anforderungen, Auswahl, Auslegung, Ausführungsbeispiele, Schadensfälle
by Andreas Hirsch Hans Georg Hoyer Uwe MahnDieses Fachbuch stellt anschaulich und praxisnah das aktuelle Ingenieurwissen zu Anforderungen, Aufbau, Funktionsweise und Auslegung linearer Wälzführungen im Bereich des Maschinenbaus dar. Dabei wird die Vielfalt möglicher Ausführungen mit ihren Einsatzmöglichkeiten vorgestellt. Es werden ausführlich die Wirkmechanismen, deren konstruktive Umsetzung und die Berechnung zur Auslegung solcher Systeme behandelt. In der Praxis bewährte Lösungen sowie aufgetretene Schadensfälle werden aufgezeigt und analysiert. Das Buch ist ein hilfreiches Nachschlagewerk und unterstützt bei der Auswahl, Auslegung und Beurteilung linearer Wälzführungen. Es dient als zuverlässiger Ratgeber bei der Entwicklung von Maschinen, bei der Gestaltung von Führungen für Positionier- und Transportaufgaben sowie der Konstruktion von genauigkeitsbestimmenden Führungen in Werkzeugmaschinen. Die vorliegende Auflage wurde überarbeitet und Beispiele zur Auslegung und Berechnungen wurden neu eingefügt.
AQA Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
by Christine AndrewsWorking independently does not mean going it alone: be guided through the Extended Project from start to finish and every stage in between.Written by Christine Andrews, who has extensive experience of EPQs, this step-by-step course companion will help you to:- Tackle every stage, including choosing a topic and planning your time, developing your project and keeping a log, and delivering the presentation and evaluating your finished product.- Make the most of opportunities to practise the skills required, with activities you can adapt as necessary.- Get inspired with a wealth of examples from different types of projects.- Develop effective strategies to avoid common pitfalls.- Create a project you can be proud of - one you can use in your personal statement, to make your university application stand out.Also available are PowerPoint presentations and a scheme of work put together by the author to facilitate the 30 hours of taught content. The presentation and scheme of work are not part of the AQA approval process.
Hocus Focus: A Beginner's Guide to Manifestation Through Intention and Spell Work
by Corinne MarleyConjure the magic within you with this modern guide to the ancient art of spell-work and manifestation - all you need is a little hocus focus. Including a variety of spells for every place and occasion - and tips and tricks on how to cast them - this enchanting book is the perfect introduction to invoking the universal energies at your disposal.
My Revision Notes: My Revision Notes Level 1/level 2 Cambridge National In Enterprise And Marketing
by Tess Bayley Leanna OliverSet your students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes: OCR Level 1 / Level 2 Cambridge Nationals in Enterprise & Marketing (J837). Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.>> Consolidate knowledge with clear, concise and relevant content coverage, based on what examiners are looking for.>> Extend understanding with our regular 'Now Test Yourself', tasks and answers provided online for students to access.>> Improve technique through our increased exam support, including exam-style practice questions, expert exam tips and examples of typical mistakes to avoid.>> Identify key connections between topics and subjects with our 'Making Links' focus and further ideas for follow-up and revision activities.>> Plan and manage a successful revision programme with our topic-by-topic planner, new skills checklist and exam breakdown features, user-friendly definitions and glossary.
Best Dad Ever: The Perfect Thank You Gift for Your Incredible Dad
by Summersdale PublishersShow your dad just how much he means to you with this delightful collection of heartfelt quotes and timeless wisdom. Is your dad one in a million? Whether he's the best hug-giver, the ultimate counsellor or simply your biggest fan, whether you want your message to be funny or kind, say a massive thank you with the help of this little book.
Under Alien Skies: A Sightseer's Guide to the Universe
by Philip PlaitA Financial Times Best Science Book of 2023 • A Science News Favorite Book of 2023 • A Scientific American 2023 Staff Recommendation "The next-best thing to traveling through space and time." —Laura Helmuth, editor in chief of Scientific American A rip-roaring tour of the cosmos with the Bad Astronomer, bringing you up close and personal with the universe like never before. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel the universe? How would Saturn’s rings look from a spaceship sailing just above them? If you were falling into a black hole, what’s the last thing you’d see before getting spaghettified? While traveling in person to most of these amazing worlds may not be possible—yet—the would-be space traveler need not despair: you can still take the scenic route through the galaxy with renowned astronomer and science communicator Philip Plait. On this lively, immersive adventure through the cosmos, Plait draws ingeniously on both the latest scientific research and his prodigious imagination to transport you to ten of the most spectacular sights outer space has to offer. In vivid, inventive scenes informed by rigorous science—injected with a dose of Plait’s trademark humor—Under Alien Skies places you on the surface of alien worlds, from our own familiar Moon to the far reaches of our solar system and beyond. Try launching yourself onto a two-hundred-meter asteroid, or stargazing from the rim of an ancient volcano on a planet where, from the place you stand, it is eternally late afternoon. Experience the sudden onset of lunar nightfall, the disorientation of walking—or, rather, shuffling—when you weigh almost nothing, the irritation of jagged regolith dust. Glimpse the frigid mountains and plains of Pluto and the cake-like exterior of a comet called 67P. On a planet trillions of miles from Earth, glance down to see the strange, beautiful shadows cast by a hundred thousand stars. For the aspiring extraterrestrial citizen, casual space tourist, or curious armchair traveler, Plait is an illuminating, always-entertaining guide to the most otherworldly views in our universe.
The Night Flowers
by Sara HerchenroetherPeople tend to think of us as shadows. Blurred black mist. Often, it’s “out of the corner of my eye.” People sense the cold. I’ve heard of ghost hunters who use a tape measure, laying it on the ground to mark our boundaries. I don’t want to be measured. In 1983, deep in New Mexico’s Gila National Forest, the bodies of a young woman and two children were found. Who were they? How did they get there? Thirty years later, two women find themselves drawn to the cold case. Librarian Laura MacDonald begins her own investigation as a way to distract herself from breast cancer treatments and becomes consumed by her search for answers. Jean Martinez is a veteran detective determined to keep working cold cases for the Sierra County police force even as her family begs her to retire. With only fragments from dusty case files and a witness who doesn’t want to remember, this unlikely duo is determined—no matter the cost—to uncover the truth behind the murders. And with their help, the woman in the woods is finally able to tell her story on her own terms and summon the power to be found. The Night Flowers—a haunting debut thriller written with pulse-pounding precision and a deep understanding of the psychology of violence and the tenacity of those who combat it—announces the arrival of Sara Herchenroether as an exciting new voice.
Strongmen: Mussolini To The Present
by Ruth Ben-GhiatWhat modern authoritarian leaders have in common (and how they can be stopped). Ruth Ben-Ghiat is the expert on the "strongman" playbook employed by authoritarian demagogues from Mussolini to Putin—enabling her to predict with uncanny accuracy the recent experience in America and Europe. In Strongmen, she lays bare the blueprint these leaders have followed over the past 100 years, and empowers us to recognize, resist, and prevent their disastrous rule in the future. For ours is the age of authoritarian rulers: self-proclaimed saviors of the nation who evade accountability while robbing their people of truth, treasure, and the protections of democracy. They promise law and order, then legitimize lawbreaking by financial, sexual, and other predators. They use masculinity as a symbol of strength and a political weapon. Taking what you want, and getting away with it, becomes proof of male authority. They use propaganda, corruption, and violence to stay in power. Vladimir Putin and Mobutu Sese Seko’s kleptocracies, Augusto Pinochet’s torture sites, Benito Mussolini and Muammar Gaddafi’s systems of sexual exploitation, and Silvio Berlusconi and Donald Trump’s relentless misinformation: all show how authoritarian rule, far from ensuring stability, is marked by destructive chaos. No other type of leader is so transparent about prioritizing self-interest over the public good. As one country after another has discovered, the strongman is at his worst when true guidance is most needed by his country. Recounting the acts of solidarity and dignity that have undone strongmen over the past 100 years, Ben-Ghiat makes vividly clear that only by seeing the strongman for what he is—and by valuing one another as he is unable to do—can we stop him, now and in the future.