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Book SynopsisFrom the largest terrestrial carnivore, the Polar Bear, to the tiny Least Weasel that can squeeze through a wedding ring, the true carnivores include some of the world''s most charismatic, admired, feared and spectacular creatures.This fully updated second edition of Luke Hunter''s comprehensive guide profiles all of the world''s terrestrial carnivore species. Thoroughly updated throughout and covering recently described species, a detailed account describes each species'' key identification characteristics, distribution and habitat, behaviour, feeding ecology, social patterns, life history statistics, conservation and the latest on classification. This edition also includes accurate distribution maps for each species.Colour plates by top wildlife artist Priscilla Barrett depict each species, with subspecies, colour variations and behavioural vignettes for many. There are also detailed line drawings of more than 230 skulls and 110 footprints.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Carnivore Families Conservation of Carnivores Structure of the Species Accounts SPECIES ACCOUNTS FELIDAE - Cats HYAENIDAE - Hyaenas HERPESTIDAE - Mongooses EUPLERIDAE - Fosa and Allies PRIONODONTIDAE - Linsangs VIVERRIDAE - Civets, Genets and Oyans NANDINIIDAE - African Palm-civet CANIDAE - Dogs URSIDAE - Bears PROCYONIDAE - Raccoons, Coatis and Allies AILURIDAE - Red Panda MEPHITIDAE - Skunks and Stink-badgers MUSTELIDAE - Badgers, Martens, Weasels and Otters SKULLS FOOTPRINTS Glossary Acknowledgements Index

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Book SynopsisThe unexpectedly entertaining story of how the Church of England lost its place at the centre of English public life - now updated with new material by the authors including comments on the book''s controversial first publication.The Church of England still seemed an essential part of Englishness, and even of the British state, when Mrs Thatcher was elected in 1979. The decades which followed saw a seismic shift in the foundations of the C of E, leading to the loss of more than half its members and much of its influence. In England today religion' has become a toxic brand, and Anglicanism something done by other people. How did this happen? Is there any way back?This relentlessly honest' and surprisingly entertaining book tells the dramatic and contentious story of the disappearance of the Church of England from the centre of public life. The authors religious correspondent Andrew Brown and academic Linda Woodhead watched this closely, one from the inside and one from the outsTrade ReviewDevastating, witty and — for anyone who has ever tried to love the C of E — profoundly melancholy ... Well informed and stylish * Prospect *A ferocious, impassioned wake-up call ... Brown [and] Woodhead have come together to summon the Church of England to stop its navel-gazing, cease its internecine party warfare, quit its flirtation with managerial "voodoo", rediscover its true purpose and reconnect with those outside its doors. * The Tablet *An honest portrait of the past four decades, surveying the Church of England's history, structures and organization, identifying its weaknesses and failures, and apportioning blame. * Times Literary Supplement *Table of Contents1 The Prospect from Windsor 2 Cuddesdon: where the mild things are 3 Gays and evangelicals 4 A brief theory of religious decline 5 The trouble with women 6 Carey and managerial voodoo 7 Charismatic signs and wonders 8 Dreams of a global church 9 The Rowan vaccum 10 Where England Went 11 The inheritors Coda Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThroughout British history rivers have been of profound economic, social and cultural importance yet as we see with increasing frequency they have the potential to wreak great destruction. This book describes the natural and not-so-natural changes that have affected British rivers since the last ice age and looks at the many plants and animals that live along, above and within them. Detailed case studies of the Meon, Dee and Endrick illustrate the incredibly varied nature of our river ecosystems, and the natural and human factors that make each one different. Written by two widely respected river ecologists, the book looks not only at rivers as they were and are but also at how they can be managed and cared for. Full of interesting facts and stunning images, Rivers is essential reading for anyone professionally involved in rivers and for the naturalist, conservationist and layman alike. It is the one book you need to understand this singularly important and often contentTrade ReviewThe prose flows easily, poetically in places, with clarity in the technical passages, and all punctuated by copious beautiful colour photos....it really should be on the shelves of everyone who loves our rivers. -- Simon Bates * BES Bulletin *If you have any interest in current natural history or conservation, this beautifully illustrated volume is a must. -- Brett Westwood * BBC Wildlife *This is the third volume in a new series which I would urge readers to get as this could be the start of the most important series of wildlife books to come out for many years ... this is as good an account as I can remember reading on this vexed subject. -- Ray Collier * Highland News *Infinitely both readable and comprehensive. The style is light and accessible but the coverage is wide ...the description here of the hydrology of rivers and its relation to the underlying geology is the best that I have ever read...The description of the plants and animals associated with rivers is readable, comprehensive and excellent. -- Ann Powell * Freshwater Reviews *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Rivers through the ages The making and shaping of Britain's rivers Assessing the health of rivers River plants Plants of river banks, floodplains and valley sides Small creatures without backbones Fish, amphibians and reptiles Birds and mammals A comparison of three rivers: the Meon, Dee and Endrick Caring for our rivers once again

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Book SynopsisWith surprising honesty and words that resonate long after reading, A Hurricane in My Head tackles the themes of friendship, bullying, technology and the life of a modern teenager. These poems say the things we can''t always put into words; they may make you laugh, they may make you cry, but they will most definitely make you reminisce, escape, discover...This is a truly stunning collection from Matt Abbott, nationally acclaimed writer and performer, with poems that will make you want to become a poet and put your own words to paper much to the perplexity of any careers advisor!Trade ReviewWhile reading this book, I found myself reminiscing for the 'good old days' of going to the cinema, the joy of pulling a sickie, and the importance of BEST friends. -- Paper Lanterns lit * paperlanternslit.com *Covering themes such as school, family life, friendship, bullying and technology that will resonate with teenagers (not to mention former teenagers), this warm-hearted collection of poems will move and inspire its readers, remind them they are not alone and hopefully encourage them to start writing their own poems. -- Children's Books Ireland * Mind Yourself Reading Guide *

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Book Synopsis_______________A brilliant, prize-winning collection of poems by Matt GoodfellowWinner of the 2020 North Somerset Teachers'' Book Award for best children''s poetry book_______________What if cats had flavoured fur, or you swallowed the sun? What if you were a special kind of badger, or you found a map to the stars? And what if your home was split during the week: one half at Mum''s, the other half at Dad''s?Packed with brilliant poems that explore a whole range of themes from the downright silly to the sensitive, this collection will delight, enthuse and resonate with children and adults alike. _______________''Those who love poetry should snap up Matt Goodfellow''s rich and vivid new collection'' - The Guardian''Matt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children''s poetry scene'' - Pie Corbett_______________Book Band: BrownIdeal for ages 7+Trade ReviewThose who love poetry should snap up Matt Goodfellow’s rich and vivid new collection, Bright Bursts of Colour, illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *This collection has hilarious moments but also has poetry which aims to help children deal with difficult issues, which could be ideal for this moment [...] Beautifully illustrated, this is perfect for those aged eight and over to read alone, or to be enjoyed with parents. -- ExpressMatt is a relatively new voice on the poetry scene but his work is so deliciously accomplished that it feels like he's already solidly established. This poetry collection is absolutely superb and so well observed ... This is a poet who really knows and understands children. -- Dawn Finch, Author and librarian * www.awfullybigreviews.blogspot.com *Matt Goodfellow's latest publication is a much needed pallet of colour and emotion. -- Alison Kelly * Reading Zone *There’s a lot fun in this book, but it also includes poems on more sensitive themes and it can be a good route in to exploring often tricky things with children. -- Sarah Burns * Let Them Be Small Blog *Whether you need cheering up, a sympathetic ear or something funnier or more thought-provoking, you’ll find plenty in this poetry collection for every occasion and mood. -- BookTrustMatt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children's poetry scene. * Pie Corbett *This collection has hilarious moments but also has poetry which aims to help children deal with difficult issues, which could be ideal for this moment. Beautifully illustrated, this is perfect for those aged eight and over to read alone, or to be enjoyed with parents. * The Express *From joyfully absurd meditations on whether cats have flavoured fur to a harder-hitting examination of how it feels to live between two homes, Goodfellow has the knack for choosing all the right words, and retaining the resonant simplicity essential to the best children’s poetry. * The Guardian *The book is a real gift for a teacher looking for quality poetry to inspire a class! * North Somerset Teachers' Book Award *

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Book SynopsisThis practical pocket guide is packed with information on 200 species of fungi found in Britain and the near Continent.There''s an incredible variety that exists within the world of fungi, from the better-known groups such as the boletes and russulas, to more esoteric and often strangely shaped types like bracket fungi, clubs, corals, puffballs, stinkhorns and elfcups. Each species account in this guide contains accurate artworks that show details such as fungi shape and other aspects of appearance that change during their lives. A concise written account further outlines size, description, habitat and the season in which each fungus may be found. The easy-to-follow layouts and illustrations aid quick and precise identification, making this book an indispensable reference in the field as well as at home. It is compact enough to fit in the pocket, yet packed with essential information for nature enthusiasts.Table of ContentsIntroduction What Are Fungi? Identifying Fungi Conservation of Fungi Poisonous Fungi Mushrooms Boletes Milkcaps Russulas Amanitas Waxcaps Woodwaxes Honey Fungi Knights Funnels Deceivers Toughshanks Bonnets Tricholoma Allies Pinkgills Shields Rosegills Webcaps Rustgills Poison Pies Fibrecaps Fieldgaps Tufts & Woodtufts Scalycaps Roundheads Psilocybe Mottlegills Parasols Powdercaps Mushrooms Inkcaps Weeping Widow Oyster Oysterlings Cockleshells Spikes Chanterelles False Chanterelle Bracket Fungi Clubs & Corals Cauliflower Fungus Stinkhorns Earthstars Puffballs Earthballs Jelly Fungi Earthfans Toothed Fungi Jellydiscs Saddles Cups Morels Woodwarts Candlesnuffs Underground Fungi

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Book SynopsisPuffins is packed with eye-catching, informative colour photos and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable expert.Enduringly popular, Puffins are perhaps our most iconic species of bird, and are the most immediately identifiable of seabirds with their decorative bills and clown-like gait. Yet when they take to the air they wheel and turn with great agility and underwater these stocky little birds use short specially adapted wings to propel themselves through the water in pursuit of small fish.Surprisingly little was known about Puffin ecology until recently thanks to their preferred breeding habitat being underground on remote islands or hard-to-reach coastlines. Now Euan Dunn discloses all we have learnt about them as a result of technological advances, and provides a revealing account of their life cycle, behaviour and breeding, what they eat, how they interact in their busy colonies, and where they migrate to in winter. Euan also exposes the mountinTrade ReviewAn informative, well-illustrated guide to this most appealing of bird species. * The Countryman *This look at what is arguably our most attractive bird looks, unsurprisingly, lovely. * Scotland Outdoors *Table of Contents1) Meet the Puffin 2) Colony life 3) Natural history 4) Breeding and young 5) Food and feeding 6) Threats 7) Conservation 8) Watching puffins 9) Puffin fun Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisIn Clive, we have an ever-fascinating guide to Britain's heathery districts, not only marvelling at the wildlife of such wild places, but also celebrating their diverse origins, uses and cultural resonances' - Andrew ByfieldHeathlands are so much more than simply purple carpets of heather. They are ancient landscapes found throughout Britain that support a complex of inter-related species and an immense diversity of habitats. They also possess a unique human history defined by the struggle between pastoralism and the competing demands of those who seek exclusive use of the land. In this latest addition to the British Wildlife Collection, Clive Chatters introduces us to Britain's heathlands and their anatomy. He then takes the reader on a geographical heathland tour from the maritime sub-arctic of the Shetlands to the mild wetness of the Atlantic coast with an in memoriam nod to those heaths that have been erased from common memory and understanding. He concludeTrade ReviewChatters’ expertise and enthusiasm brings the subject to life as he explores the history and ecology of these wildlife-rich habitats. * BBC Wildlife *An ecological masterpiece, generous in its sympathies, awe-inspiring in its breadth of knowledge, and genuinely enticing in its journey around heathland Britain. This is a book that ought to influence policy. As always in this series, the illustrations and design are top class. -- Peter Marren * British Wildlife *Offers great coverage of a habitat which is always under pressure ... worth every penny. * Birdwatching magazine *An ever-timely reminder of why we should treasure and repair the few fragments [of heathland] that survive today. * Plantlife *Beautifully designed, uncluttered and attractively laid out, and with many hundreds of colourful images interspersed throughout... eminently readable. Clive writes impeccably in a bright and engaging way, making the subject matter compelling and comprehensible. * Open Space *The author is painstaking in detail...This is a considerable reference that would deserve repeated readings for both experts and those who enjoy the countryside. -- Rajith Dissanayake * The Linnean *Clive writes impeccably in a bright and engaging way, making the subject matter compelling and comprehensible. * Open Spaces Society *Essential reading for anyone who wants to keep up with the conservation debate -- Alex Lockton * BSBI News *In a brief review it is hard to convey the range and wealth of detail: the only possible remedy is, of course, to obtain and read a copy. * Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust *Table of ContentsForeword Part One: An introduction to heathland 1 British heathlands 2 Some commonplace heaths 3 The anatomy of heathland Part Two: A selection of British heaths 4 Northern Isles 5 Upland margins 6 Western limits 7 Southern heaths 8 Heaths of the eastern shore 9 The East of England 10 In memoriam Part Three: Perceptions 11 Changing perceptions 12 A vision for heathland Acknowledgements References and further reading Illustration credits Index

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Book SynopsisThis book introduces some 75 species of wetland birds to readers through the eyes of Kate Humble.As she freely admits herself, Kate is still learning her birds, so to find out more she contacted Martin McGill of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust to act as her guide. Their birdwatching sessions together form the basis of this book.As Kate learns the difference between a Canada Goose and a Barnacle Goose, which ducks dive and which ducks dabble, and how to tell apart those little brown jobs that warble from the reedbeds, so she passes on the information to the reader as she goes. The effect is not dissimilar to the Last Chance to See series, in which Mark Carwardine and Stephen Fry scour the world for endangered species.The difference between Canada Geese and Barnacle Geese? Just remember that the C-anada goose has a C-hin-strap. The Teal is the Ziggy Stardust of the duck world, while the Shoveler feeds as though it''s dropped its contact lenses.Each species takes up approximately twoTrade ReviewThis is an excellent little book for anyone who's recently started birdwatching down at their local reservoir or gravel pit, or who wants to broaden their horizons beyond the back garden. * Bird Watching Magazine *

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Book Synopsis''Mountain flowers are the most romantic in our flora, exquisite, enigmatic and, often, remote from human habitation. Michael Scott has not only seen them all but has roamed every part of the hill scenery of Britain and brings to his subject passion, learning and hands-on experience. This is field botany at its best, engrossing, exciting and full of wonder.''- Peter MarrenBritain's mountains and exposed sub-arctic regions of the far north are home to a remarkable range of specialist flowers, shrubs and ferns that are able to thrive on our islands thanks to a combination of conditions seldom found in mainland Europe. The peculiarities of their occurrence here, at unusually low altitudes for typically alpine species and uncommonly far south for arctic species, make their ecology especially intriguing. In this invigorating journey from the Lizard of Cornwall to Unst in Shetland, Michael Scott examines Britain's richest upland sites, bringing an important 21st-century perspecTrade ReviewSuperbly written and readable ... I highly recommend this book! -- Su Gough * BTO book reviews *Wonderfully conveys the feeling that looking for alpine plants is one of the most exciting of all the forays we can make into exploring Britain's wild plants. -- Noel Kingsbury * Gardens Illustrated *Mountain Flowers is a superb introduction to these elusive but tenacious plants. * Gardens Illustrated *A great guide for the hill walker but also a great read for the armchair traveller. * Gardens Illustrated *In this richly illustrated and engaging account, botanist and conservationist Michael Scott travels from Cornwall to Shetland, sharing a lifetime of knowledge of Arctic-alpine plants along the way. * BBC Wildlife *This beautifully produced book left me wanting to climb to the high places to admire these pioneering species. * BBC Wildlife *Table of ContentsPreface 1 Introduction: the allure of mountain flowers 2 What are mountain flowers? 3 Origins and survival of our mountain flora 4 Zones of life 5 Southern outliers 6 The mountain heart of Wales 7 Peaks and dales 8 Upper Teesdale and the north Pennines 9 The Lake District and Northumberland 10 The Southern Uplands 11 The Glens of Angus and Aberdeenshire 12 Hills of the southern Highlands 13 The Breadalbane hills 14 The Cairngorms and north-east Highlands 15 The western Highlands and islands 16 Hills of the far north 17 The arctic fringe 18 Mountain conundrums 19 Looking to the future

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Book SynopsisBook Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+A quirky family comedy set in the Caribbean from prize-winning author Patrice Lawrence.Shayla can''t wait to see her cousin Michael again. Last time, they had great fun chasing Granny''s chickens and playing hide-and-seek in the bamboo by the river. But Michael thinks everything in London is better than in Trinidad where Shayla lives, which makes him better than her, doesn''t it? Soon everything''s a competition, especially when there''s hot pepper sauce involved!This humorous story featuring characters from Trinidad by Patrice Lawrence, the winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2017 for Older Fiction, has fun black-and-white illustrations by David Dean and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Water

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Book SynopsisFrom the common to the curious, The Botanical Kitchen will teach you how to properly cook with botanicals with 90 delicious recipes. The choice of botanicals can transform a recipe, adding a new twist to a classic or creating surprising and rewarding combinations, and in this award-winning book, Elly McCausland guides readers through cooking with botanicals, looking at their culinary history and diverse uses over the years.Weaving through this compelling text will be 90 delicious recipes including relishes and bakes, salads and soups, noodle bowls and breads and everything in between, offering unique and insightful flavour pairings. With chapters including fruits (tropical, Mediterranean and orchard), leaves, flowers, seeds and berries, this beautiful book places botanical ingredients at the fore and showcases exactly how plants can transform your food.WINNER OF THE 2019 JANE GRIGSON TRUST AWARDTable of ContentsIntroduction Orchard Fruits Mediterranean Fruits Tropical Fruits Leaves Flowers Seeds Berries Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisThe Know the Game series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports. For 50 years they have been the first step into a new sport for many people, children and adults alike.The series has now been relaunched in a new format with a modern design - making the best even better. The aim has been to make the books more accessible, and they are now packed with colour photos and illustrations, top tips and interesting facts. Each book contains everything you need to know about the sport, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips. There''s even information on how to find a club and meet new people to play the sport with.And having been written and endorsed by the sport''s professional body, you can be sure that you are getting the best information available.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION The game Substitutions THE PITCH The goal and striking circle The penalty spot Other lines EQUIPMENT The stick The ball Uniform Goalkeeper’s equipment The umpires PLAYING THE GAME Extra time To start a half and restart after a goal General rule Open play Ball out of play Over the backline Scoring a goal Bully The raised ball Defending shots at goal Handling the ball Foot and ball contact UNDERSTANDING THE GAME Phases of the game Attacking objectives and skills Defending objectives and skills BASIC SKILLS Grip Footwork Vision and positioning ATTACKING PLAY Controlling the ball Running with the ball Dribbling 1 v 1 elimination skills technique Executing low lifts Passing Receiving the ball Shooting and goal-scoring DEFENDING PLAY Regaining possession Intercepting Tackling Channelling Marking Systems of play Goalkeeping RESTARTS AND SET PIECES Common restarts Free hits Hits-in from a corner Penalty corners PENALTIES Match penalties Match penalty procedure Personal penalties Personal penalty procedure CONTROL OF THE GAME The umpires Match officials HOCKEY VARIATIONS Stix Skills Mini hockey Zone hockey Glossary Hockey Chronology Index Imperial/Metric Conversion Table

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Book SynopsisA chance to move to the US Wild West allows TV presenter Philippa Forrester to fulfil a lifelong dream of living among and learning all she can about wolvesWhen Philippa Forrester and her nature-loving family moved to the wilds of Grand Teton National Park, they quickly learned to love the wildlife of Wyoming and nearby Yellowstone. The sounds of wolves close to their new home fed Philippa's lifelong fascination with these remarkable animals, but nothing she had learned about wolves from her studies in the UK could have prepared her for the reality of living in wolf country. And as she and her family settled into their new wilder way of life, she discovered many locals are not excited about sharing their land with wolves.Twenty-five years after wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park, wolf packs are spreading into areas where their protection has been removed by the American administration. Without that protection, what is the future for wolves where many people Trade ReviewA thoroughly engaging narrative. -- Mark Avery * Author of Inglorious *Forrester conveys the mournful mystique of these animals and the loveliness of her adopted home with wise compassion. -- Philippa Williams * The Lady *Table of ContentsMap of The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Prologue Chapter 1: The Phantom Springs pack Chapter 2: How close does a bear have to be before you spray him? Chapter 3: Ken and Barbie Chapter 4: A lone wolf Chapter 5: On the Snake Chapter 6: Wolves are a problem that won’t go away Chapter 7: Wolves are like Marmite Chapter 8: Wrolf Chapter 9: Fight or flight Chapter 10: A moment in time Chapter 11: I’m just another groupie Chapter 12: The soap opera Chapter 13: Elk curry and wolf talk Chapter 14: The wolf watcher’s surprise Chapter 15: Hunting the hunter Chapter 16: The wolf lady Chapter 17: Another way Chapter 18: Wolves up the arse

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Book SynopsisA collection of favourite prayers chosen by men, women, and children from multi-denominational backgrounds. Contributors include politicians and royalty, as well as ordinary people. What do a prince and a stonemason have in common? Or an archbishop and an innkeeper? A prime minister and a film star, a rabbi and a footballer, an astronaut and a sheep farmer? They all, at some point or another, pray. Deborah Cassidi asked people from all walks of life to choose a favourite prayer or to write one. She was astonished and moved by the response. The result is this beautiful collection of prayers, illustrated with Jackie Cundall's delightful woodcuts. The inspiration for this book was Lady Cassidi's commitment to the Threshold Prize, a charity which encourages children to write creatively and to which proceeds from this book will be given.Trade ReviewReviewed in The Yorkshire Post, 30 May 2009Table of ContentsThe Lord's Prayer Commendation by Sir John Wills, Lord Lieutenant of Somerset Foreword by The Rt. Revd Lord Runcie The Making of the Anthology Introductory Prayer Prayer by H. R. H. Prince Philip The Prayers (listed alphabetically by contributor's name) Postscript by Christopher Booker The Threshold Prize Subject Index Index of Contributors Index of First Lines Index of Authors and Sources Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE LAUGH OUT LOUD AWARDS AND THE PEOPLE''S BOOK PRIZEJoshua Seigal, winner of the 2020 and 2023 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (the only UK prize for funny children''s books voted for entirely by children), brings his raucous humour, creativity and wit to another brilliant collection of poems. Ideal for fans of Michael Rosen, this book will delight all young readers and fans of funny books.From hilarious to heartfelt poems and everything in between this collection offers something for everyone. Discover the eight steps for having a successful tantrum, and why you should NEVER attend a Teddy Bear's Picnic (you have been warned). Packed full of fun illustrations by Sarah Horne, and covering a range of imaginative topics, Yapping Away is the perfect follow-up to Joshua Seigal's prize-winning collection I Bet I Can Make You Laugh.Ideal for children as young as 3 to read with adults, or for children aged 5-7 to read by themselves.Book Band:Trade ReviewThe poems are so playful, gleefully heading off in unexpected directions, and so full of surprises, that it sometimes feels that it’s only the rhythm and the rhyme that is holding them on the page. -- Lucy Staines * Books for Keeps *Joshua Seigal is well known for his humorous and inspiring poems and this new collection is every bit as wonderful as his other books. Full of excellent poems, it is perfect for sharing at home or school or for curling up with on your own. * North Somerset Teachers Book Awards *It’s full of fun wordplay, rhymes and humour – nicely illustrated by Sarah Horne – but centred on the sort of things that younger children enjoy and are familiar with. * Poetry Zone *Yapping Away published @BloomsburyEd@joshuaseigal has created an eclectic collection of poems short & snappy with plenty of rhythm & rhyme to enjoy reading aloud, with repeated refrains & onomatopoeia. Handy teachers notes at the back & black & white drawings by @sarahhorne9 -- West Sussex Schools Library ServiceThis is such a lovely collection of poetry. Both of my children, although in particular my 5-year-old, have loved listening to the poems. There have been some that have made them laugh out loud, and others they’ve enjoyed for how they sound or how the poem looks on the page. -- Brightibel * Toppsta *A brilliant creation of a variety of poems, carefully crafted by Joshua that can be used in any classroom to spark creativity and imagination. -- @digicoled * UKEdChat *If ... you still think, 'I don't like poetry,' this might be the collection for you: Joshua Seigal's very imaginative and wonderful collection. * The Times on 'I Don't Like Poetry' *Yapping Away by the fab @joshuaseigal @KidsBloomsbury poems that are accessible but don't talk down. Deceptively simple poignant poems and full belly laughs. -- @SueHardyDawson, poetWhen you read this book, the windows will burp and the grass will turn blue. That's how magic these poems are. * Michael Rosen on 'I Don't Like Poetry' *This is a great collection of genuinely funny poems and they're refreshingly original for older primary kids, reflecting their lives and interests. * BookTrust on 'I Bet I Can Make You Laugh' *

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Book SynopsisBook Band: Lime, ideal for ages 6+A powerful and personal story from Joyce Dunbar about what it''s like to experience hearing difficulties.''Joyce Dunbar is one of the best writers for children today.'' GuardianDylan can''t hear as well as he used to be able to and he doesn''t want to be different from his friends - he wants things to go back to the way they used to be. As his hearing gets worse he becomes more and more isolated from his friends. Luckily his dog Pluto is there to keep him down to earth...This heartwarming story from Joyce Dunbar has beautiful black-and-white illustrations by John Shelley and is perfect for children who are developing as readers.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided Trade ReviewDunbar very cleverly and sensitively explains what it means to be deaf in a story that is also full of drama, together with some very accurate depictions of everyday school life. * Books for Keeps *Moving story of a boy who is lost but finds himself again ... the story is subtle and moving, with lots to prompt discussion and reflection -- Andrea Reece * Lovereading4kids *A heart-warming, powerful story that brings comfort. -- Children's Books Ireland * Mind Yourself Reading Guide *An ideal first chapter book ... A book that should be in all school libraries so our children can realise the difference we can all make to those around us. -- Starlight and Stories * starlightandstories.com *

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Book SynopsisRSPB ID Spotlight Butterflies is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of all 57 of the UK's resident butterflies by renowned artist Richard Lewington.Whether you are admiring a butterfly flying high up in the tree canopy or basking on a plant in your garden, butterflies are some of our most captivating and beautiful insects. But could you recognise a Scotch Argus from a Mountain Ringlet? Or distinguish between a Small Tortoiseshell and a Comma? These are just a few of the 57 resident butterfly species that are attracted to the UK's gardens to feed and, in the case of females, lay their eggs.The species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification, while artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field. The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our butterflies, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RTable of ContentsIntroducing the UK’s Butterflies Habitat Distribution and Migration General Behaviour, Life Cycle and Diet Conservation Spotlight ID with Artwork

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Book SynopsisThis book could change (the end of) your life.The Good Funeral Guide is the first ever independent consumer guide to the funeral industry. It is for anyone who: - needs to arrange a funeral for someone now - has sick or elderly relatives or friends and knows that a funeral is imminent - wants to find a good funeral director and have some say in the funeral itself - wants to make future arrangements for their own funeral- would like to learn about deaths and funerals Authoritative, impartial and empowering, it is indispensable for those who don''t want a conventional religious ceremony and invaluable for those who do.This is a book we will all need - probably more than once.Trade ReviewThe content is extremely comprehensive but is broken down into easily assimilated sections. There are also plenty of signposts to relevant websites. The guide is intended to be used alongside the Good Funeral Guide website www.goodfuneralguide.co.uk * Hospice Information Bulletin *A good addition to a minister's collection of resources on funeral ministry, frank in its approach, and useful to lend to someone who wants to do some fresh thinking an planning ahead of time. * Church Times *Unlikely as it may sound, it would be difficult to find a more practical, readable, informative and, unexpectedly, humorous book than The Good Funeral Guide. * Methodist Recorder *A valuable resource, especially for those who may expect to find themselves responsible for arranging a funeral at some point in the future. * The Middle Way *I took it on a long train journey with me and have read it cover to cover - please take this as some accolade, there's not many funeral books that would pass this test!... I know your book will be empowering. -- John Mallatrat of Peace FuneralsA wealth of detail, anecdote and advice. It takes us by the hand through one of the most difficult experiences there are. It's the last word on the subject. -- Simon CarrTitle mentioned in an article on University's Death Day Conference where the author is a keynote speaker. * Mid Hampshire Observer *Charles Cowling (is) one of those wonderful and sadly all-too-rare writers who are able to be witty, serious, and funny all at the same time. -- Simplicity Cremations * Nick Gandon *There are not many books that you can say with assurance should be in every home without exception, this is definitely one! * The Good Bookstall *The sub-title says it all: "Everything you need to know, everything you need to do." Readers will have access to constantly updated online listings. * The Bookseller *It is down to earth and realistically focused on cremation... I though the pros and cons of green burial, and on processing, particularly good... the book deserves to do well. -- Professor Tony Walter, Professor of Death Studies at the University of BathA wonderful addition to the resources folk are looking for to support them in times of loss of a family member of friend. Great! -- Rev Kate Atchley, Interfaith minister, EdinburghTable of ContentsAcknowledgements 1. What's in this guide? 2. Take your time 3. Take charge 4. Take stock 5. Why do we have funerals? 6. What is a green funeral? 7. Burial or cremation? 8. Cremation 9. Burial 10. Decision time - burial or cremation? 11. What happens when we die? 12. Caring for the body - why would you want to? 13. Caring for the body - what needs to be done? 14. Caring for the body - doing it all yourself 15. Embalming 16. Going to see someone who has died 17. Decision time - caring for the body 18. Style your funeral 19. The crematorium and other funeral venues 20. Who will lead the funeral ceremony? 21. A life-centred funeral 22. Do it your way 23. Can a funeral be fun? 24. Set your goals 25. Choose your ingredients 26. Create a sense of occasion 27. Who will be the host? 28. Decision time - celebrant and ceremony 29. Construct the ceremony 30. Tribute-writing tips 31. Funeral food 32. Funeral directors - what are they like and what do they know? 33. Should funeral directors be regulated? 34. Funeral directors - what do they do? 35. Funeral directors - what do they cost? 36. Funeral directors - telling them apart 37. Funeral directors - find out who's out there 38. Decision time - buy only what you want 39. 101 coffins and a shroud 40. Final rides - hearses 41. Marking the spot - memorials 42. What to do with the ashes? 43. What does dying feel like? 44. Planning your own death and funeral

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Book SynopsisKnow the Game Bowls is the perfect introduction to the sport for all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the professionals in action.The book includes:- Playing the game: how to play bowls, the rules, positions on the pitch, how to score - The laws of the game: from scoring to umpiring - Equipment and pitch: bowling balls, positioning of players, measuring - The skills: step-by-step guide to all the basic skills, including throwing, tactics and scoring.The Know the Game series is firmly established as the definitive introduction to a wide range of sports and games. Written by the experts, you can be sure that they contain everything you need to know to take part.Trade ReviewAn informative guidebook * Bowls International *Table of ContentsFLAT GREEN BOWLS 1 The Green 2 Equipment 3 Grip and Delivery 4 The Game 5 Movement of Bowls 6 Jack Movement 7 Fours Play 8 Shots 9 Tactics 10 Common Faults 11 The Marker and Umpire 12 Further Rules CROWN GREEN BOWLS 13 The Green 14 The Game 15 Jack and Bowl Delivery Bowls Chronology Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisGOLD AWARD WINNER, WELLBEING BOOK, HEALTH & WELLBEING AWARDS 2024BEST MOTIVATION AND IMPROVEMENT BOOK AT THE LIVING NOW AWARDS 2024''Procrastinating? People-pleasing? Feeling overwhelmed? Then this is the book for you'' Stylist''Maisie''s insights changed my life'' Anna JonesTHE NEW BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LIFE-CHANGING PERIOD POWER.Are you a people pleaser? Do you have difficulty with procrastination or react to situations defensively? Are you stuck in a vicious circle of prioritising others leaving you feeling irritated, worked up or just completely overwhelmed? Then this book is for you.How you''re wired has a lot to with why you worry about certain things. Maisie Hill turns her attention to stress hormones and the nervous system, showing you how you can take back control of the things holding you back in life.Built on two decades of experience as a hugely sought-after hor

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Book SynopsisWith a creative and engaging mix of coaching practice, management theories, case studies and personal story-telling, this book helps readers to identify both their own compass which relates to integrity, passion and internal value systems and radar which helps them to understand organizational complexity and read' workplace dynamics and situations.The Compass and the Radar is founded on a series of searching questions that will enable anyone to find their compass and radar to achieve personal success: How can I find out what my real strengths and talents are? Do I love what I do? How can I find a job with a company that truly reflects my values? What is the price I am willing to pay for a meaningful and rewarding career? How should I define a successful career?Key chapters offer practical tools, as well as insights on the trade-offs and difficult choices that everyone will need to make at some point in their career all of which will un

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA really handy overview to foraging – great for beginners or if you want to pop it into your pocket to reference during a walk. -- Megan Shersby * Discover Wildlife *[This guide] briefly covers identification and use of 194 species and has the great advantage of being genuinely pocket-sized and covered in protective plastic. * Morning Star *Table of ContentsAn Introduction to Foraging Foraging Safely and Legally Storing, Preserving and Preparing Foraged Food - How to make fruit jam - How to make mead - How to make dry herbs - How to store mushrooms - How to forage shellfish safely Fruits Nuts and Seeds Flowers Greens and Vegetables Herbs Roots Whole Plants Fungi Seaweeds Shellfish Glossary Index Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date and comprehensive handbook to the region's mammals, illustrated with exceptional photography. Madagascar is home to one of the most remarkable assemblages of mammals on earth. Millions of years of isolation has resulted in the evolution of a suite of species that are exceptional for two major reasons. Firstly, every native non-volant species (approximately 210 species) is endemic. No other island or place on earth boasts such a combination of species richness and endemism. And secondly, these mammals have evolved an extraordinary diversity of body forms and lifestyles often displaying significant convergence with forms elsewhere but also at times evolving utterly unique features. Handbook of the Mammals of Madagascar describes all 217 native species, including bats, tenrecs, mice and lemurs, and a small number of introduced, non-native species. Species accounts are subdivided into sections covering description and identification, habitat and distribution (includTrade ReviewTruly spectacular, an immense achievement. The photos are awesome and it’s rare to see a guide book that is also so meticulous in providing available information on life history and biology. -- Dr PJ StephensonA fascinating and beautifully illustrated book. A cherished resource. -- Dr David KrauseTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction How to Use the Handbook Biogeography How Did Mammals Arrive in Madagascar? Regions and Habitats of Madagascar Lowland Rainforest and Littoral Forest Mid-Elevation Montane Rainforest High-Elevation Montane Rainforest Sclerophyllous Forest and High Mountain Thicket Seasonal Humid Forest (Sambirano) Dry Deciduous Forest Subarid Thorn Scrub or Spiny Forest Mangroves Grasslands and Palm Savannahs THE MAMMALS OF MADAGASCAR Overview Taxonomy The Species Conundrum Classification of the Extant Mammals of Madagascar Tenrecs, Order Afrosoricida Family Tenrecidae Subfamily Tenrecinae Subfamily Geogalinae Subfamily Oryzorictinae Bats, Order Chiroptera Suborder Pteropodiformes (Yinpterochiroptera) Family Pteropodidae Family Rhinonycteridae Family Hipposideridae Suborder Vespertilioniformes (Yangoterochiroptera) Family Emballonuridae Family Nycteridae Family Myzopodidae Family Molossidae Family Miniopteridae Family Vespertilionidae Lemurs, Order Primates Infraorder Lemuriformes Family Cheirogaleidae Family Lepilemuridae Family Lemuridae Family Indriidae Infraorder Chiromyiformes Family Daubentoniidae Malagasy Carnivorans, Order Carnivora Family Eupleridae Subfamily Eupleriinae Subfamily Galidiinae Rodents, Order Rodentia Family Nesomyidae Subfamily Nesomyinae Non-Native Mammals Non-Native Rodents Old World Rats and Mice Non-Native Carnivorans True Civets Domestic Dogs Feral Cats Non-Native Insectivores Shrews Hoofed Mammals Wild Pigs Domestic Stock Deer Threats to Madagascar’s Mammals Habitat Loss and Fragmentation Habitat Degradation Mining Operations Hunting and Bushment The Illegal Pet Trade Intrusion by Non-Native Species Conservation and the Island’s Protected Areas Parks and Reserves Important Mammal Watching Sites Rainforest Areas Deciduous Forest Areas Spiny Forest Areas The Extinct Mammal Fauna Middle Jurassic Mammals Late Cretaceous Mammals Quaternary Mammals Order Bibymalagasia Order Afrosoricida Order Chiroptera Order Primates Infraorder Lemuriformes Order Carnivora Order Artiodactyla Order Rodentia Classification of Extinct Subfossil Mammals Glossary Species Checklists General Bibliography Photo Credits Index

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Book SynopsisBook Band: Dark Red (ideal for ages 10+)_______________A standout new collection of contemporary poems from prize-winning poet Matt Goodfellow, author of Bright Bursts of Colour. Ideal for children aged 10+Perfectly reflecting the thoughts, feelings and imaginings of young people, these beautifully crafted poems are poignant, playful, heartfelt and hopeful.From friendship, family and separation to school experiences and fitting in, this moving collection touches on the relatable aspects of growing up. It delicately balances emotion with light relief and humour, and is sure to captivate any young person aged 10 and above._______________Goodfellow has the knack for choosing all the right words' - The GuardianMatt Goodfellow is a poet whose works are ideal for children' - ExpressTrade ReviewLet’s Chase Stars Together by Matt Goodfellow is gorgeous. I lost myself and saw myself. * Manjeet Mann, author of Run, Rebel and The Crossing *A punchy, poignant, playful volume of poetry for 10+. Goodfellow’s assured use of rhyme and repetition gives his work a powerful, singing depth. * The Guardian *The topics reflect what it means to be young in the world today, making space for vulnerability and strength. “I spin the wheel of worry every day,” one poem notes, but another cautions: “don’t mess with this battle-scarred child.” Nature, school and family feature in these accessible poems. * The Irish Times *The latest heartful collection of true things from Matt Goodfellow. * A.F. Harrold, author of The Imaginary and Midnight Feasts *This is one of the best poetry collections I’ve read in the past few years. * Dom Conlon, author of This Rock, That Rock and Leap, Hare, Leap! *Matt Goodfellow’s poetry collection is one to lose yourself in, one to share. * Armadillo Magazine *Let's Chase Stars Together is a stunning collection of poems, reflecting a whole range of emotions. Matt Goodfellow is an exceptionally talented poet who has the knack of selecting just the right words to capture and reflect feelings and thoughts which we all share and giving them voice and energy. Every poem is worth pausing at and commenting on. * ReadingZone *Rich, evocative language. * Joshua Seigal, author of I Bet I Can Make You Laugh and Yapping Away *Let’s Chase Stars Together, like all great poetry, connects us to the world, and to ourselves. Matt Goodfellow writes poems to make readers feel things. I smiled and nodded and laughed and cried my way through his wonderful words. * Lesley Parr, author of The Valley of Lost Secrets and When the War Came Home *Included here in this new book is something for many occasions and almost every mood. * Red Reading Hub *Let's Chase Stars Together is such an important new collection for 8-13 year olds, illustrated by Oriol Vidal. A space where readers can see their own lives in words that speak directly to them. -- Charlotte Hacking * The CLPE *PRAISE FOR BRIGHT BURSTS OF COLOUR: Those who love poetry should snap up Matt Goodfellow's rich and vivid new collection, Bright Bursts of Colour [...] Goodfellow has a knack for choosing all the right words. -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *PRAISE FOR BRIGHT BURSTS OF COLOUR: Whether you need cheering up, a sympathetic ear or something funnier or more thought-provoking, you’ll find plenty in this poetry collection for every occasion and mood. * BookTrust *PRAISE FOR BRIGHT BURSTS OF COLOUR: Matt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children’s poetry scene. * Pie Corbett *

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Book SynopsisVolume 1 makes available for the first time in English thirty-nine scenarios and two treatments. Each text is preceded by an introduction, providing an essential frame of reference to make these writings entirely accessible to the reader. While nearly all these texts belong to the post-war period, including the stories for major post-war classics, there are also seven pre-war raccontini, the narrative source of Zavattini's Modernist magical realism, several fictional interviews and faux reportage, tinged with irony aimed at Hollywood, complemented by several pre-war scenarios. The book also features scenarios for Luchino Visconti's Bellissima, Alessandro Blasetti's First Communion, De Sica's The Roof and texts encompassing Zavattini's ethnographic vision, from the redactions of Italia mia, interviews for Un paese, illustrated with Paul Strand's photographs, to the scenarios for investigative documentaries, including Why?, The Mysterie

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Book SynopsisObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. You are what you eat. Never is this truer than when we use medications, from beta blockers and aspirin to Viagra and epiduralsand especially psychotropic pills that transform our minds as well as our bodies. Meditating on how modern medicine increasingly measures out human identity not in T. S. Eliot's proverbial coffee spoons but in 1mg-, 5mg-, or 300mg-doses, Pill traces the uncanny presence of psychiatric pills through science, medicine, autobiography, television, cinema, literature, and popular music. Robert Bennett reveals modern psychopharmacology to be a brave new world in which human identities thoughts, emotions, personalities, and selves themselvesare increasingly determined by the extraordinary powers of seemingly ordinary pills.Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.Trade ReviewBennett is great … in showing how the pill has pervaded popular culture and popular thinking. He coins the genre title of “psychopharmacological thriller,” a mouthful but apt: the film or TV show about not just drugs, but also their making, distribution, and effects. Under this last head, he unleashes a brilliant set piece on Carrie Mathison (played so well by Claire Danes in Homeland.) * The Philadelphia Inquirer *Robert Bennett's Pill, another volume in Bloomsbury's fine Object Lessons series … effectively looks at all areas of the history, understanding, and application of pills as maintenance tools (or presumed cures) in psychopharmacology … It's this careful, methodical journey Bennett takes through these medications and their effects as manifested through popular culture that makes Pill an effective, compelling book … Pill succinctly and comprehensively charts the enigmatic relationship humanity has had with wonder drugs of all sorts, particularly here Thorazine through Adderall. [Bennett] suggests, carefully, and with touching immediacy (especially through the final personal chapter), that there's still work to be done as we understand both the blessings and the curses of these drugs. * PopMatters *In this wide-ranging and readable book, Robert Bennett shows the many ways that our pills are us. Pill is a cautionary tale about putting our faith in easy cures, and necessary reading for anyone who wants to better understand our complex, anxious, and uncertain times. * Rachel Adams, Professor of English and Comparative Literature, Columbia University, and author of Raising Henry: A Memoir of Motherhood, Disability, and Discovery (2013) *Adept in its understanding of the relationship between pharmacology and culture, this book incisively demonstrates how psychotropic drugs engineer the modern self. Pill doesn’t invite us to ask our doctors about Zoloft but rather to ask ourselves how Zoloft defines us as individuals. * Lorenzo Servitje, Assistant Professor of Literature and Medicine, Lehigh University, USA, and co-editor of The Walking Med: Zombies and the Medical Image (2016) *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Pharmageddon 1 Thorazine (C17H19ClN2S): The Psychopharmacological Revolution 2 Valium (C16H13ClN2O): The Psychopharmacology of Everyday Life 3 Lithium (Li2CO3): The Psychopharmacological Thriller 4 Prozac (C17H18F3NO): Existential Quagmires 5 Adderall ((C9H13N)2H2SO4 + (C9H13N)2H2SO4 + (C9H13N)2C6H10O8 + (C9H13N)C4H7NO4H2O): Psychopharmacology Unbound Coda: Waiting for Brad Pitt Acknowledgements List of Figures Notes Index

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Book SynopsisAs the videogame industry has grown up, the need for better stories and characters has dramatically increased, yet traditional screenwriting techniques alone cannot equip writers for the unique challenges of writing stories where the actions and decisions of a diverse range of players are at the centre of every narrative experience. Game Writing: Narrative Skills for Videogames was the first book to demystify the emerging field of game writing by identifying and explaining the skills required for creating videogame narrative.Through the insights and experiences of professional game writers, this revised edition captures a snapshot of the narrative skills employed in today''s game industry and presents them as practical articles accompanied by exercises for developing the skills discussed. The book carefully explains the foundations of the craft of game writing, detailing all aspects of the process from the basics of narrative to guiding the player and the challenges of nonlinearTrade ReviewBateman’s latest iteration of Game Writing is a worthy contribution to the research and scholarship on writing narratives for video games. A dream team of highly successful writers guide students through the particulars of crafting stories for the most popular and lucrative form of entertainment on the planet. Theory and practice come together in this must-have collection for those interested in games and interactive storytelling. I'll be assigning this text in my game writing classes for years to come. * Peter Telep, Senior Instructor, English Department, University of Central Florida, USA *This new edition features top-notch contributors with wide-ranging industry experience, specific and actionable information and advice, and comprehensive coverage of the entire topic of writing for games. Other books on this subject have been published since the first edition came out, but in my opinion none have surpassed it. * Evan Skolnick, Professor of Practice, Game Writing, Cogswell University of Silicon Valley, USA *Table of ContentsAbout the Authors Preface Acknowledgments 1. Introduction to Game Narrative Richard Dansky 2. The Basics of Narrative Stephen Jacobs 3. Writing for Games Richard Boon 4. Nonlinear Game Narrative Mary DeMarle 5. Keeping the Player on Track Chris Bateman 6. Game Characters Andrew S. Walsh 7. Cut Scenes and Scripted Events Richard Dansky 8. Writing Comedy for Videogames Ed Kuehnel and Matt Entin 9. Writing for Licenses James Swallow 10. The Needs of the Audience Rhianna Pratchett 11. Beware of the Localization Tim Langdell 12. Adding Magic: The Voice Actors Coray Seifert 13. Interchangeable Dialogue Content Dr. Ernest Adams 14. Dialogue Engines Chris Bateman 15. Massively Multiplayer Storytelling Dr. Richard A. Bartle 16. The Tales Cities Tell Dr. Konstantinos Dimopoulos 17. Interactive Script Formats Wendy Despain 18. The Avatar and the Player’s Mask Chris Bateman Glossary References Index

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Book SynopsisCovers the key issues to consider when exploring if a Family Investment Company is an appropriate vehicle to help with an individuals estate planning. An updated version of the Tax Insight on Family Investment Companies published in 2019. Written by an acknowledged expert in this field, Deborah Clark of Mills and Reeve, this publication explores what makes a company a FIC, considers how a company works and the potential ways to make them more bespoke. A Family Investment Company (FIC) is a bespoke vehicle which can be used as an alternative to a family trust. It is a private company whose shareholders are family members. A FIC enables parents to retain control over assets whilst accumulating wealth in a tax efficient manner and facilitating future succession planning. The commentary covers issues on how to fund the structure, what tax issues to watch out for, what rights you might give to the shares and the pros and cons of different choices. It deals with directors' powers, the

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Book SynopsisMacQueen and Thomson on Contract Law in Scotland provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of the Scots law of contract.The Sixth Edition has been fully revised to include:- Updated content covering assignation in light of Part 1 of the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023- The impact of the Covid pandemic on contract law in Scotland- Updated content on illegality, with recent examples of contracts illegal by statute or at common law- Discussion of relational contracts and good faithThis practical text:- Illustrates the different types of contractual situations and examines the formation, performance and enforcement of contracts- Includes examples of typical contract clauses and treats remedies in detail- Is set in a comparative context and discusses the problems of cross-border and international contracts- Explains the underlying principles of contract lawWritten in a clear, well-structured sty

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Book Synopsis'Immensely, cheerily silly' Guardian Dog lost in space? Grown an extra head and don't know why? Pocket money stolen by a green blob? You need the Space Detectives! Connor and Ethan are spending their summer holidays aboard the world's first orbiting city, Starville (basically Beverley Hills in space!). The amazing space station is bursting with celebrities and the mega-rich. But Connor and Ethan are too busy selling ice cream to see the sights. However, neither of our heroes can resist a mystery and when they discover the space station is hurtling on a collision course with the moon (eep!) they know they need to step in. This is a case for the SPACE DETECTIVES! Can Connor and Ethan find the culprit and save Starville from its impending doom? LOOK OUT FOR SPACE DETECTIVES: EXTRA WEIRD CREATURESTrade ReviewPacked with witty and dynamic black-and-white illustrations and a very human underlying message, this is an ideal chapter book for newly independent readers * BookTrust Great Books Guide 2021 *Immensely, cheerily silly * Guardian *A thunderously good read, so funny and action packed. I loved that it was fast paced and packed with wonderfully weird, out of this world characters brilliantly drawn. Children are going to love it! * Serena Patel, author of ANISHA, ACCIDENTAL DETECTIVE *SPACE DETECTIVES immerses you into an AMAZINGLY FUN galaxy of aliens, mystery, intrigue and has more twists than a puff pastry cheese twisty! Connor and Ethan are a ZILLION times better than Sherlock Holmes AND they have a sense of humour that is OUT OF THIS WORLD...watch out for the Snarltoothed Grizloid though! * Rikin Parekh *“Perfect space escapism with incredible art that screams "make me into a long-running cartoon please Netflix". A visual treat for younger readers with just the right amount of danger and drama.” * Louie Stowell *An intergalactic giggle-fest * Emer Stamp *This book was definitely a joy and a 5 star * NetGalley Reviewer *A great adventure filled with laughs & hijinks! * NetGalley Reviewer *I can't think of many children who would not enjoy this! * Educator, NetGalley Reviewer *Action and humour aplenty * Bookseller on SPY TOYS *‘[a] new series for fans of adventure and mystery to explore ... Author Mark Powers and illustrator Dapo Adeola serve up a thrilling intergalactic adventure with plenty of twists and turns * The Scotsman *

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Book SynopsisDeep beneath the silvery waves, in a kaleidoscope of colourful coral, lies the magical kingdom of Coralia. This is where the FurFins live, and today is a VERY special day. The mermaid princess Coralia is getting married! CherryTail is the best baker in the whole of Coralia, and she is making the Royal Wedding Cake. Everything is ready, but then disaster strikes – the cake has DISAPPEARED! Luckily her best friends StarTail and TinyTail are ready to help. Can they save the day in time for the mermaid wedding? With a sparkly cover and gorgeous colour illustrations, this charming underwater adventure is the second in an exciting picture book series, after TinyTail and the Lost Treasure, featuring the endearing FurFins with their glittery tails and adorably furry faces.

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Book Synopsis_______________ 'This poignant, realistic tale is about learning to love and taking responsibility, and how poems can tell the truth' - Sunday Times Book of the Week 'A story of the redeeming power of love. It's beautifully written and it made me cry but it also made me laugh' - The Bookbag _______________ SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL All the time Mum was away, Eleven long years, I saved up my hopes Like little pennies in a jar. Apple's mother disappeared years ago, leaving Apple with her nana and a lot of unanswered questions. But when she unexpectedly explodes back into Apple's life like a comet, homecoming is bittersweet. It's only when Apple meets someone more lost than she is that she begins to see things as they really are. This beautiful novel from multi-award-winning author Sarah Crossan explores family, friendship and reconciliation. It is a story about how messy, complicated and surprising love can be. _______________ Experience every emotion with the finest verse novelist of our generation... Don't miss Sarah Crossan's other irresistibly page-turning books Moonrise, One, Toffee, and The Weight of Water.Trade ReviewThis poignant, realistic tale is about learning to love and taking responsibility, and how poems can tell the truth … * Sunday Times Book of the Week *A story of the redeeming power of love. It's beautifully written and it made me cry but it also made me laugh * The Bookbag *Poignant, powerful, just perfect * Cathy Cassidy on THE WEIGHT OF WATER *Succinct, with a gentle lyricism, the poems are telling about immigration, prejudice, self-delusion, families and first love, on the way to a life-changing conclusion * The Sunday Times - Children's Books of the Week on THE WEIGHT OF WATER *Exquistely and touchingly written * Irish Times on THE WEIGHT OF WATER *

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Book Synopsis'A magical true story with stunningly beautiful illustrations. It is a book to treasure forever' David Walliams, comedian and children's author ____________________ In fairy tales, the wolf's cry makes people shudder. They've been hunted, captured. But the wolf carries a wild magic - a magic that once restored a barren land. When wolves disappeared from Yellowstone Park in the 1930s, the ecosystem started to collapse. Enormous herds of elk swarmed the plains, bears starved, rabbit families shrunk and birds flew away to new homes. Plants vanished, trees withered and rivers meandered. Until in 1995, wolves returned to the park and everything began to change for the better. This is the story of their homecoming. With atmospheric storytelling from Catherine Barr and breathtakingly beautiful artwork by Jenni Desmond, this inspiring true story shows that every species plays an important part in protecting our planet.Trade ReviewFourteen Wolves is a magical true story with stunningly beautiful illustrations. It is a book to treasure forever * David Walliams, comedian and children's author *

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Book Synopsis_______________ 'Beguiling ... I was riveted. Olsson is evocative on curiosity as an appetite of the mind, on the pleasure of glutting oneself on knowledge' - New York Times 'A wonderful book ... Reading it is akin to kicking a can along the road of higher learning' - Patti Smith 'A remarkable tour de force' - Standpoint _______________ Simone Weil: philosopher, political activist, mystic – and sister to André, one of the most influential mathematicians of the twentieth century. These two extraordinary siblings formed an obsession for Karen Olsson, who studied mathematics at Harvard, only to turn to writing as a vocation. When Olsson got hold of the 1940 letters between the siblings, she found they shared a curiosity about the inception of creative thought – that flash of insight – that Olsson experienced as both a mathematics student, and later, a novelist. Following this thread of connections, The Weil Conjectures explores the lives of Simone and André, the lore and allure of mathematics, and its significance in Olsson’s own life.Trade ReviewBeguiling ... The book unfurls effortlessly, loose and legato. There are no real revelations — the subjects are well known and long dead. There are no stakes; there is no suspense. I was riveted. Olsson is evocative on curiosity as an appetite of the mind, on the pleasure of glutting oneself on knowledge -- Parul Sehgal * New York Times *A wonderful book ... Reading it is akin to kicking a can along the road of higher learning * Patti Smith *A remarkable tour de force * Standpoint *A nuanced exploration of abstraction versus a lived life * Lit Hub *The Weil Conjectures is an alluring meditation on geometry, sacrifice and adolescent self-discovery, delivered in passionate, impressionistic bursts * Jordan Ellenberg, Sunday Times bestselling author of How Not to Be Wrong: The Hidden Maths of Everyday Life *I loved The Weil Conjectures for Karen Olsson's humanising, playful approach to these very serious people, but also for her rigour, her thoughtfulness about writing and creativity, and her refreshing blend of two disciplines I tend to think of, erroneously, as irrevocably at odds: math and literature. The Weil Conjectures has that undefinable x common to all the best books. I can’t wait to read it again * Lauren Elkin, author of Flaneuse *Beautiful and enigmatic, Karen Olsson's book draws us to the brink of spiritual and mathematical genius, to the edge of a field “between knowing and not knowing”, to the verge of an audacious conjecture. The Weil Conjectures is a story of brilliant siblings – one philosopher, one mathematician – who spent their lives at the service of the unattainable. In haunting prose, Olsson asks us to remember, in the words of Simone Weil, that “the eternal part of the soul feeds on hunger”. A true achievement * John Kaag, author of Hiking with Nietzsche *Few writers could convey with such brilliance and compassion the tensions between literature and mathematics, isolation and communion, logic and intuition, the annihilation of the self and a godly love for others * Eileen Pollack, author of The Only Woman in the Room *An unexpected and wholly original delight. By focusing on what has to be the most extraordinarily brilliant brother-sister pair of the last century, Karen Olsson takes us to a realm where sublime mathematical abstraction meets mystical love. The author’s relaxed personal tone and novelistic eye for the telling detail make the book effortlessly readable * Jim Holt, author of When Einstein Walked with Gödel and Why Does the World Exist? *Deftly moving to and fro between André and Simone Weil’s lives and her own search for mathematical clarity, Karen Olsson informs, persuades, inspires and delights this reader * Lily Tuck, author of The Double Life of Liliane *

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Book SynopsisNow available in 23 languages! The Big Bad Wolf is late AGAIN and is ruining stories as he rushes through the forest to Grandma's house. When the Three Little Pigs get seriously grumpy AGAIN, Wolf tells them he's had ENOUGH. There will be no more HUFFING and PUFFING from this Big Bad Wolf. The fairytale characters aren't worried – they can totally manage without him! But Big Bad Wolfing is harder than it looks … And what happens when they realise that they really need a Big Bad Wolf in this story? From the pairing behind the fabulously funny and internationally bestselling There Is No Dragon In This Story comes another hilarious story featuring your favourite fairytale characters as you've never seen them before!Trade ReviewA clever, hilarious take on traditional fairy tales * LoveMyRead *

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Book Synopsis‘Gorgeously written ... It’s heartbreaking but beautiful, and perfect for escaping into' FLORENCE WELCH ‘Haunting yet beautifully written. I couldn’t put it down. A masterpiece’ POPPY DELEVINGNE Laura is a nurse in a paediatric unit. On long shifts she cares for sick babies, carefully handling their exquisitely breakable bodies. Laura needs a rest. When she sleeps, she dreams of drowning; when she wakes, she can’t remember getting home. And there is a strange figure dancing in the corner of her vision, with a message, or a warning. ‘Blends gnawing tension and surging tenderness ... Glass’s battlefield prose calls to mind the literature of the trenches. This, though, is a trauma-generating war on death and despair fought for us in every city, every day’ i paper ‘Touching, devastating, almost absurdly pertinent ... What, Glass asks, do we expect from our caregivers, and how do we repay them for the burdens we lay on them?’ Times Literary Supplement ‘The ward scenes, with their crystalline descriptions of the vertiginous business of care, exquisitely beat out the ceaseless rhythms of life on a hospital front line’ Metro ‘Thrusts the reader into the pulse-raising fear, frenzy and relief of work in a paediatric intensive-care unit ... A battlefield atmosphere arises from Glass’s prose as she recounts the time-stopping teamwork that aims to preserve tiny, fragile lives’ EconomistTrade ReviewGorgeously written ... It’s heartbreaking but beautiful, and perfect for escaping into -- Florence WelchGlass evokes the exhaustion and relentlessness of working long shifts, the pain, the bleeding and cracked skin that comes with endless hand scrubbing, and most poignantly, the grief of the bereaved, all in excruciating detail. There’s a ghost story element too, which adds a lovely frisson to the proceedings * Evening Standard, Books of the Year *Haunting yet beautifully written. I couldn’t put it down. A masterpiece -- Poppy DelevingneIn Glass’s trademark, lyrical style, it follows a woman on the edge - a night-shift nurse in a pediatric unit who may or may not be seeing things * LitHub, Most Anticipated Books of 2020 *Atmospheric and eerie, Rest and Be Thankful is full of Glass's poetic observations, and will leave you thoroughly haunted and entranced * Refinery29 *Blends gnawing tension and surging tenderness ... Glass’s battlefield prose calls to mind the literature of the trenches. This, though, is a trauma-generating war on death and despair fought for us in every city, every day * i paper *Touching, devastating, almost absurdly pertinent ... What, Glass asks, do we expect from our caregivers, and how do we repay them for the burdens we lay on them? * Times Literary Supplement *Thrusts the reader into the pulse-raising fear, frenzy and relief of work in a paediatric intensive-care unit ... A battlefield atmosphere arises from Glass’s prose as she recounts the time-stopping teamwork that aims to preserve tiny, fragile lives * Economist *Glass wants readers inside Laura’s body, tasting seawater in her nightmares of drowning, feeling her limb-heaviness as she falls asleep at a friend’s kitchen table. Such richness makes all of Glass’ writing stand out, but this glimpse into the world of nursing feels like a true literary rarity ... A heart-wrenching and poetic look at a profession that deserves more literary attention * Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review *A slim, dreamy sophomore novel ... Glass’s prose perfectly elicits the restless waking torment that drapes over Laura. The novel is visceral, and readers will keep turning the pages in fascinated dread. * Publishers Weekly *A visceral and dreamlike literary portrait of a burned-out pediatric nurse working night shifts in a neonatal ward * USA Today *The ward scenes, with their crystalline descriptions of the vertiginous business of care, exquisitely beat out the ceaseless rhythms of life on a hospital front line * Metro *

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Book SynopsisA heartwarming story of winter magic from the bestselling author of The Girl and the Dinosaur. Here’s a city hard at work, with a billion bustling feet – its spires and domes all stretching up from cobbled knobbled streets . . . In the heart of a great city lives a little boy without a home. But when Quinn finds a magical snow globe, everything begins to change . . . For when snow begins to fall, magic and kindness start to find their way out into the world. A beautiful, wintery story with a kernel of magic at its heart, this heartwarming tale is destined to become a new favourite at Christmas. With stunning illustrations by Anna Wilson, it’s perfect for fans of The Snowflake by Benji Davies.Trade ReviewCombines amazingly painted fairytale visuals with a magical story that contains an important message * Storytime Magazine *A poignant reminder about the true meaning of Christmas * Bookseller *With stunning illustrations awash with numerous small details, each page is a delight to share and discover * Literacy Tree *Beautifully written ... this is a delightful book * The Sun on The Girl and the Dinosaur *A classic book for keeps * Irish Examiner on The Girl and the Dinosaur *

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Book SynopsisSome dinosaurs had a deadly bite and others could run super fast. Some had club-like tails and some could make the smelliest of farts - POO-WEE! But wait, don't run away... Because dinosaurs are actually awesome! From the ferocious hunters like Spinosaurus and T.rex to the gentle giants like Diplodocus and Titanosaurus, the speedy Velociraptor to the armoured Ankylosaurus, discover all the weird and wonderful things that made dinosaurs so AMAZING. Did you know that some dinosaurs laid eggs the size of footballs? Or that there's a fossilised dinosaur poo as long as your arm? And have you ever heard of a certain dinosaur that could outrun a racehorse? Find out about all this and more - and then decide: do YOU love dinosaurs?

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Book SynopsisWinner of the Edward Stanford Travel Memoir of the Year 2020 How does a sushi bar explain a Japanese poem? Why do Japanese couples plan matching outfits for their honeymoon? Why are so many things in Japan the opposite of what we expect? After thirty-two years in Japan, Pico Iyer knows the country as few others can. In A Beginner's Guide to Japan, he dashes from baseball games to love-hotels and from shopping malls to zen temple gardens to find fresh ways of illuminating his adopted home. Playful and surreptitiously profound, this is a guidebook to a Japan few have ever seen before. 'Rarely in any writing on Japan is provocation so elegantly and surgically performed' Financial Times Trade ReviewBoth deep and witty ... Iyer makes a perfect cultural translator * Times Literary Supplement *Rarely in any writing on Japan is provocation so elegantly and surgically performed * Financial Times *A must-read … Iyer at once opens up a new avenue for those familiar with the country while stoking the curiosity of would-be visitors * Elle *Insightful and profound … Iyer can nail Japan with lyrical eloquence * Japan Times *[A] lovely pocket compendium of oddities and insights of Japanese life ... Provocative and elegant, Iyer’s guide succeeds precisely because it doesn’t attempt to be authoritative * Publisher's Weekly *With an elegant, understated manner, Iyer offers poignant reflections on his adopted country and its maddening contradictions and shifting parts ... Iyer's subtle observations reveal a great deal about what is beyond the surface of how some Westerners view the Japanese * Kirkus *Pico Iyer is a writer like no other, sui generis -- Jan Morris, praise for Pico IyerTo me [Pico Iyer] was the complete traveller – highly educated, humorous, detached, portable, positive, alert, subtle, a great noticer and listener, calm, humane and fluent in his prose. And he had been everywhere -- Paul Theroux in 'Ghost Train to the Eastern Star', praise for Pico IyerIyer’s thoughtful nature leads him to peel back layer upon layer, nodding toward the infinite * New York Times Book Review *

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Book Synopsis'I really, really loved it' - Marian Keyes 'Absolute heaven - I am cackling out loud!' - Nina Stibbe 'The most exciting new heroine I've read in a very long time' - Katie Fforde ‘Blows apart the South African society with one of fiction’s most dynamic heroines’ - Stylist Shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Prize ___________________________ Blessed [pronounced bles-id] The state of being blessed, often referring to a person, usually female, who lives a luxurious lifestyle funded by an older, often married partner Young, beautiful and ambitious, Bontle Tau has Johannesburg wrapped around her finger. Her admirers are falling over themselves to pay for her Mercedes, her penthouse, and her Instagrammable holidays. She’s come a long way, and it's been far from easy. Yes, Bontle gets the blues from time to time. The shrink keeps wanting to talk about a past she's put behind her. But what she doesn't think about can't hurt her, can it? Darkly comic and razor-sharp, The Blessed Girl is an international bestseller about men, mental health, and getting rich by any means necessary...Trade ReviewI really, really loved it -- Marian KeyesThe most exciting new heroine I’ve read in a very long time -- Katie FfordeAbsolute heaven. I am cackling out loud! -- Nina Stibbe

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling and multi award-winning author Renée Watson comes a heartwarming and inspiring middle grade novel about finding deep roots and exploring the past, the present, and the places that make us who we are. 'Some of the places I am still getting to know, some of these places I have known all my life. All of these places made me, are making me.' All Amara wants for her birthday is to visit her father’s family in New York City – Harlem. She can’t wait to finally meet her Grandpa Earl and cousins in person, and to stay in the brownstone where her father grew up. Maybe this will help her understand her family – and herself – in a new way. But New York City is not exactly what Amara thought it would be. It’s noisy, crowded, confusing, and her cousins can be mean. Plus her father is too busy working to spend time with her and too angry to fix his relationship with Grandpa Earl. Amara can't help wondering, even if she does discover more about where she came from, will it help her know where she belongs?Trade ReviewAn important and deeply moving novel * John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS, on PIECING ME TOGETHER *Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at … the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade * Jason Reynolds, author of LONG WAY DOWN, on PIECING ME TOGETHER *Timely and timeless * Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award winning author of BROWN GIRL DREAMING, on PIECING ME TOGETHER *A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER *Teeming with compassion and insight * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on PIECING ME TOGETHER *Award-winning author Renee Watson wonderfully represents and explores culture, family and identity. * Pride Magazine *This is a warm, positive story with characters who are easy to empathise with. A beautifully written and textured book about identity, family and belonging. * BookTrust *An exceptional story of a young girl’s coming of age, finding out about her roots and her own place in her family, told with economy and grace. It is both touching and thought-provoking yet never feels preachy. It packs a powerful punch. I would suggest every school should own their own copy of this book * Books for Keeps *Renée Watson’s uplifting and empowering middle grade novel is a wonderful tale of identity, family and discovering the meaning of home * Best Fiction Gifts for Book Lovers, CultureFly *[A] subtle and poignant story of a girl discovering her roots… A profound story to read at Christmas to help us reflect on our families and our heritage. * Christmas Bibliotherapy: Staff picks for 2019, Literacy Curriculum *A great book to discuss in book clubs and study in classes for characterisation and dialogue * School Reading List *A textured, warm and positive story, beautifully written and with a poetic feel * BookTrust Great Books Guide *This aspiring novel talks about life journeys and trying new things, and is packed with laughs and tears * Sadé Magazine *

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Book Synopsis'Dazzling storytelling' - Hilary McKay Born with a serious heart condition, Dara has been waiting for his Big Operation forever, and this summer it’s finally going to happen. The moment his heart is fixed he’ll row out to the island in the bay all by himself just like he’s always dreamed. But when his op is postponed, Dara snaps. When will he get to live his real life? Maybe the adventures he dreams of are just silly fantasies. And then he finds a girl hiding in the boat shed. She wears animal skins. She has a real live pet wolf. She is, simply, impossible. Could Mothgirl really be from the Stone Age? And what is she seeking on Lathrin Island? As Dara and Mothgirl set out on a wild, windswept sea journey Dara begins to realise that when you stop worrying about what’s impossible, you can do anything. A brave, life-affirming middle-grade timeslip adventure about finding your family and finding yourself, from the author of The Wild Way Home.Trade ReviewJust finished Impossible Island and it’s truly beautiful! I absolutely loved it * Dara McAnulty *Dazzling storytelling * Hilary McKay *A fast-paced adventure full of heart * Hannah Gold *Amazing and brilliant and stupendous and all the exclamations * Nizrana Farook *Beautifully written and warm and heartfelt and true * Thomas Taylor *A time slip adventure that will be etched on my heart for a very, very long time * Rashmi Sirdeshpande *A mind-ticklingly wondrous Stone Age adventure! A PERFECT get-away-from-it-all read * Eve McDonnell *

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Book Synopsis*A Waterstone's Best Book of 2024**A BookTrust Great New Book of 2024-2025**Longlisted for the UKLA book awards 2025* Join the Big Bad Wolf as he debunks your favourite fairy tales with SCIENCE! Written by the hilarious Catherine Cawthorne and illustrated by award-winning Sara Ogilvie. Did a princess really feel a tiny pea through a mountain of mattresses? And could a pumpkin actually turn into a carriage to carry Cinderella to the ball? Of course not! It's all a load of fairytale NONSENSE! Or is it . . . ? The Big Bad Wolf is on a mission to find the truth behind these tales, and clear his name in the process. Combining STEM topics with classic stories children know and love, this hilarious non-fiction picture book is perfect for inquisitive children always asking big questions!

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Book SynopsisWith over 30 fun, easy to follow and rewarding growing projects, foraging activities, experiments and arts and crafts activities, you'll never be bored again! From growing your own air plants to foraging for edible flowers, gardener, TV presenter and forager Alys Fowler will take you through a range of indoor and outdoor activities that are sure to ignite a lifelong passion for plants! You don't need a garden or any fancy equipment - a homemade pot and watering can, seeds from the kitchen cupboard and a sunny windowsill will do. With Alys's expert guidance you can grow your own avocado tree, make wildflower seed paper, forage for tasty roots to add to your favourite recipes and even grow neon pink beetroot in the dark! Welcome to the wonderful world of plants - what will you discover?

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Book SynopsisNia loves stories about dragons and unicorns, brave princesses and faraway lands. Every night, Mum tucks her into bed, and they lose themselves in another wonderful adventure. But what if, Nia asks, she gets kidnapped by a wicked witch? Or locked up by a terrible beast in a tower? Or stuck at the top of a beanstalk with a grouchy giant? Would Mum come and rescue her? The answer to that is … ‘YES, ALWAYS.’Trade ReviewThis bedtime story with a difference cleverly references beloved fairy tales that are popular with readers of all ages. A fantastic addition to any child’s bookshelf * Inis Magazine *The illustrations have a wonderful painterly quality and draw you into a magical world * Storytime Magazine *

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Book Synopsis'A magnificent, sweeping epic' JENNIFER SAINT, Sunday Times-bestselling author of ARIADNE 'Shannon is simply a master of the genre' C. S. PACAT, New York Times-bestselling author of DARK RISE 'A tremendous triumph' LONDON SHAH, award-winning author of the LIGHT OF THE ABYSS series ____________________ A return to the world of Samantha Shannon's Sunday Times and New York Times-bestselling The Priory of the Orange Tree ____________________ Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms – but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory's purpose. To the north, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hróth, narrowly saving both realms from ruin. Their daughter, Glorian, trails in their shadow – exactly where she wants to be. The dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother's past is coming to upend her fate. When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, these women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat. Intricate and epic, A Day of Fallen Night sweeps readers back to the world of A Priory of the Orange Tree, showing us a course of events that shaped it for generations to come. **Chosen as a book of 2023 by the Metro, Cosmopolitan, Nerd Daily, PinkNews and Waterstones**Trade ReviewA magnificent, sweeping epic. Shannon has created a world rich in intricate mythology, beautifully realised and complex, and placed at its heart bold and vivid characters. Their journeys sweep the reader along, compelled by a thrilling plot of peril and warfare, but utterly captivated by the heartfelt relationships, the simmering romances, the betrayals, the loss and the love. Highly recommended for hiding away from the real world and losing yourself in this one instead -- Jennifer Saint, author of the Sunday Times-bestselling AriadneSamantha Shannon once again wows us as we dive back into her complex and beautiful world. This is one for the fantasy lovers and it won’t disappoint * Metro, Seven books to read in 2023 *When I heard that Samantha Shannon’s The Priory of the Orange Tree was getting a brand new prequel, I immediately bumped it higher up on my TBR list * Cosmopolitan, Best Books of 2023 *In this stunning epic fantasy, lush with detail and nuance, Shannon weaves a tale of three powerful women that intersect in the most thrilling ways. Huge in scope, rich with emotion, and gorgeously queer, A Day of Fallen Night is the Roots of Chaos book fans have been waiting for. Shannon is simply a master of the genre -- C. S. Pacat, New York Times-bestselling author of Dark RiseIntricate and epic * Nerd Daily, The Most Anticipated 2023 Book Releases *Like a dragon in flight, Samantha Shannon takes you soaring through a tale full of fire and spirit. It is in that freefall that I fell utterly in love with these new characters. The novel draws strength from the power of a woman's choice, giving the characters a depth of fortitude that is masterful in its craft and execution. Shannon lays bare the intricacies of the world she's created with sublime skill, enrapturing the reader with political intrigue and momentous action, cleaved through with heart and passion. Simply put, Samantha Shannon hasn't just done it again, she's surpassed all that has come before and cemented herself as a legend of the genre -- Saara El-Arifi, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Final StrifeA Day of Fallen Night is a mythic and timeless meditation on grief, faith and the bonds of love and fealty that define us. An exquisite epic fantasy -- Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author of The Jasmine ThroneThe engrossing prequel to the bestselling The Priory of the Orange Tree delivers more character-driven, emotionally complex adventure and intrigue as the eruption of the Dreadmount brings three formidable women to the fore * Waterstones, The fiction you need to read in 2023 *Aching in its intimacy and undaunted in its chaos, never before has such terror presented itself so tenderly. A tremendous triumph. The Roots of Chaos series firmly plants Shannon as a master of the genre -- London Shah, award-winning author of the Light the Abyss seriesEpic in scope, yet careful and tender in its depiction of personal grief, A Day of Fallen Night shows the heights of courage and depths of hope that people can find during terrifying, destructive chaos. A triumph of a book -- Helen Corcoran, author of Queen of Coin and WhispersPraise for The Priory of the Orange Tree: A tour de force, and my new absolute favourite epic fantasy -- Laini Taylor, author of Strange the DreamerSensual … Majestic … Blending politics with high adventure and the epic with the intimate, the narrative builds like a tidal wave before sweeping towards an awesome, climactic finale * Daily Mail *I have been waiting my whole life for this fantasy. It’s the kind of book you never want to end. Utterly unique, wild, and rich. Sheer perfection -- Lisa Lueddecke, author of A Storm of Ice and StarsAllow me to introduce your newest fantasy obsession … Remarkably fresh and frankly fearless … Works so well as an intricately realised and feminist fantasy that one might even be tempted to dub Samantha Shannon ‘The female George R.R. Martin’ … As with the best of fantasy, The Priory of the Orange Tree feels less like a book than it does an experience, a true sojourn into a rich and terrible new world * Hypable *The new Game of Thrones. Escapism at its finest – Shannon, we salute you * Stylist.co.uk *A magnificent epic … Crammed with subversion and feminism, and written with tough, poetic assurance * Metro *The Priory of the Orange Tree is a brilliant, daring, and devastating jewel. Samantha Shannon has crafted an incredible world full of depth and danger, with characters I would follow to the ends of the earth. It was a privilege to read, and I’m in awe of her talent. I can’t wait for the rest of the world to experience this book -- Victoria Aveyard, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Queen seriesA masterpiece of intricate world-building with the depth, complexity, heart and soul of a timelessly relevant classic. Brilliant, diverse, feminist, subversive, thought-provoking and masterfully told, The Priory of the Orange Tree is epic fantasy at its finest. The scope of the book is staggering, as is Shannon’s deft command of language ... An absolute must-read -- Karen Marie Moning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Highlander and Fever seriesNothing short of extraordinary. An audacious, ambitious, sprawling epic, set across a world like no other, The Priory of the Orange Tree takes everything you think you know about high fantasy, rips it apart and remakes it ... Nothing short of game-changing ... An absolute masterclass in story telling, from one of the most exciting and innovative fantasy writers alive today. With it, Samantha Shannon has set the bar stratospherically high. This is the book of 2019 -- Melinda Salisbury, author of The Sin-Eater’s DaughterAn epic fantasy destined to be a classic. A world crafted with such intricacy and detail, I had to remind myself it was not a real place. The Priory of the Orange Tree is one of those rare novels that captures your imagination so completely you will read it over and over, until the cover cracks and the spine breaks -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of Unbreakable

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