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Sixteen-year-old illustrator Lottie Henwood brings to life the story of Monty the dog and his loving family who all live at Frog Hollow. Monty has an endless appetite and his nose is quick to pop up over the table edge to snaffle the latest treat, with breakfast, lunch and supper being his favourite times of the day. Monty’s Many Meals is the colourful story of cheeky Monty and his family, who learn that love can be shown in many ways.

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A jaded journalist becomes the confidante of a serial killer, who believes you reap what you sow.

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The first biography of a cultured nineteenth century benevolent industrialist, friend of Prince Albert, Wellington and Robert Peel, whose former estate houses the RHS Bridgewater Garden.

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A work of historical fiction where a time-travelling dog gets caught up in the Great Fire of London.

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This is a fun and educational book that is part of a series of three that have been written in rhythm and rhyme to enable children to become familiar with vocabulary relating to animals: vocabulary that is fast disappearing from our English language because it is not generally being taught or learned or used. "Animal Homes" uses rhyme with bright, colourful illustrations to introduce words such as sett, drey, holt and vespiary relating to homes of badgers, squirrels, otters and wasps. It encourages children to develop their vocabulary through literacy and learning. The two other books in the series do the same with gender of animals, (Animal Families) and collective nouns for birds, (A Flamboyance of Flamingos). All three books were written to encourage words that are part of our heritage to remain within our children's reach.

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A short book of performance poetry from the experience of a diasporan born West Indian/Jamaican in England. Exploratory thoughts and personal observations on a variety of subjects in 1980's United Kingdom and of travels in the West Indies.

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This is the enchanting story of a little girl who discovers a magical chrysalis in the forest. The chrysalis helps her to write to Santa to make her dreams come true on Christmas Day. The story will appeal to all young children, especially those who sometimes have difficulties with mixing up their letters, and it will encourage them to reach out for help and support to overcome frustrations and barriers in life.

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In an everchanging world of online commerce versus traditional sales, the requirement for strong management has never been so prominent to deliver sales results. The Seven S’s is a compendium guide which promotes a tried and tested, structured approach to general management, helping the reader to progress and gain a better understanding of the subject in general. The book offers a formula built around ‘Key Performance Indicators’ which assists in cementing and installing sound, basic skills, to provide long lasting building blocks for the future. Focusing on seven key disciplines the book discusses management tools in a more simplified manner.

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Hidden Treasures The Bas-Reliefs on the Kemp Town Estate illustrates, for the very first time, the 40 plaster bas reliefs, hitherto unidentified and unrecorded, which were thought to have been installed by Thomas Cubitt in the houses he built on the Estate between 1823 - 1850. 20 of these sculptures were designed by world famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1834), the 'Master of the Bas Relief ' , forming an important hitherto unknown Collection of his work in this country.  Situated in 20 different houses, some with multiple freeholders, the Collection is thus owned by a large number of people most of whom have never met each other and have no idea of the importance of what is on their walls ! Identical examples in plaster and marble originally commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte, Prince Albert and the Duke of Devonshire can be found at both Osborne House and Chatsworth and indeed in many large houses and museums in this and other countries. Two marble originals, commissioned by Thomas Read Kemp's brother-in-law, Alexander Baring, were sold at Sotheby's in June 2019 for £312,500. Hidden Treasures is profusely illustrated with photographs accompanied by the known provenance of each work. Maps and charts show clearly in which houses the bas reliefs are installed.

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A guidebook on the proper use of grammar in the English language.

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'Catherine suffers from amnesia brought about by post-traumatic stress. Desperate to recover details of her former life she travels to meet the inauspiciously named John Smith, an abrasive yet charismatic artist who professes to be the reincarnation of the great Spanish Romantic painter Francisco de Goya. Their emotional meeting is interrupted by a Spanish art historian investigating John Smith's claims and searching for a lost Goya masterpiece. Catherine's quest is further complicated by an ominous presence that results in her subsequent disappearance.'

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Fact-based evocation of the life and times of the author's grandmother, a farmer's widow left to raise ten children during Ireland's war of independence.

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A beautifully illustrated rhyming book that teaches little librarians about the qualities of kindness.

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This thought-provoking book addresses some of the most fundamental questions of human existence and our relationship with God and the world around us.

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This little story, is based on a Christmas episode in the childhood of Charles, with his bosom friends Fizzle and Fuzz and the drum which he bangs with great gusto, is told in the gentle, clear, child-friendly and humorous style so characteristic of much of Sam's work, whether as a teacher, a writer or a verbal storyteller. The tale of Fizzle and Fuzz is charmingly enhanced by the expressive and completely endearing illustrations provided by Sarah Waterfield.

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A dull, wet school holiday which has been so disappointing, is now drawing to a close for Alex. All this changes when an unexpected visit to the Great Museum of History with his eccentric aunt sets off a fantastic chain of events. Alex finds himself transported to a magical island faraway, in the midst of talking creatures, a kindly wizard and a magnificent golden eagle. Pitted against the dastardly schemes of The Grizzly Grumpot, find out what happens to Alex and his new friends when you step into this colourful world of adventure, mystery… and spells that don’t always work!

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A dull, wet school holiday which has been so disappointing, is now drawing to a close for Alex. All this changes when an unexpected visit to the Great Museum of History with his eccentric aunt sets off a fantastic chain of events. Alex finds himself transported to a magical island faraway, in the midst of talking creatures, a kindly wizard and a magnificent golden eagle. Pitted against the dastardly schemes of The Grizzly Grumpot, find out what happens to Alex and his new friends when you step into this colourful world of adventure, mystery... and spells that don't always work!

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Clarence the Cockerel is proud and selfish and doesn't want to share his home with anyone. When Cow, Horse and then Sheep, each approach him needing shelter, friendship and food, he crossly sends them away. But when his life is threatened by a hungry fox, Clarence realises he may have acted foolishly and may need their help and friendship after all. Will Cow, Horse and Sheep be kind, brave and strong enough to come to his rescue and defeat the hungry fox? Will Clarence learn to welcome strangers into his home and share his food and shelter?

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Pongkhi, a high-spirited and inquisitive Bangladeshi boy, regularly went fishing with his much older and wiser friend Abdul. When Pongkhi discovers Abdul’s boat discarded on a beach one day, he can’t resist taking it out on his own to try and catch fish and impress his elders. However, a storm ensues and terrified Pongkhi is left braving the elements to then be confronted with a scary and giant fish. A charming and timeless tale, written in verse in both English and Bengali and beautifully illustrated by the now-acclaimed artist Rafiqun Nabi. The author, Tim Bridges, originally wrote the book in weekly instalments for his two young sons Edward and Andrew in the 1990s whilst he was working in Bangladesh and they were living in the UK. In collaboration with his friend Akkhu Chowdhury, Bengali translator Hayat Mamud and Rafiqun Nabi, it was first published in Bangladesh in 1992 to much acclaim. Twenty-five years later, the author is happily settled back in the UK. Edward and Andrew now have families of their own and Tim has republished the book for his grown-up sons, his five grandchildren and for children around the rest of the world to enjoy.

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This book chronicles my early life, from my birth in 1948 in austerity Britain to leaving school in 1964. The book is written very much through my own eyes, evoking memories of a poor but happy childhood. Life in what is now a distant bygone age was a lot simpler, and any pleasures were something you whole heartedly embraced, as they did not come along too often. It has been said many times that everyone has a book in them, and had been at the back of my mind for many years, without a clear idea of what my book would be about. With hindsight I think the idea of this book was always there in my mind, as I remember vividly the first few lines which simply describe the end of my childhood, as I waited for the no 17 bus to take me home after my last football match. It was August 1964, and my first job awaited at the Cooperative Wholesale Society in Manchester. The Cooper family was probably no different from any other family on Pershore Road, working hard to survive in post war Britain, and my parents striving to bring up their children with relatively little money. My mother (our Mam) was the rock of the family, the glue that held it all together, and was fiercely protective of her children. My father I am sure had his demons, and only having one leg for almost 40 years of his life would not have been easy, both physically and psychologically. I did find it difficult to talk to him at times, and with hindsight regret not having had a closer relationship. The greater Cooper family were an interesting bunch, but had many secrets and numerous "fallings out". Things changed slowly in the 1950's, and this was epitomised in my school life. My first school Parkfield Infant/Primary was a throwback to the "old days" with some of my teachers having taught my mother, the maxim being "children should be seen but not heard". Then in the late 1950's I went to Hollin Secondary Modern School, and it was like "night and day", with much younger teachers, promoting inclusive learning. Football has always been an important part of my life, particularly my love of Oldham Athletic, who I started supporting in the late 1950's with my uncle Billy. I also loved playing the game in all kinds of situations and conditions, making many good friends along the way, some of these friendships lasting to this day. At times it was a struggle to write this book despite it being relatively short in length, but I am so glad I did - something which my children and grandchildren can remember me by.

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Flint Wave is a series of poems and photographs reflecting on the specificity of time and mood, rooted in the landforms and history of the South Downs. An ancient landscape is imagined, connecting with human traces among hill paths, barrows, woodland, shoreline and sea. Past and present interweave in quiet reflection, evoking the ebb and flow of memory of old ways walked.   A donation will be made from the sale of this book to the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Registered Charity No 294354.

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An exciting, funny and at times sad story about the adventures of 'A Very Naughty Little Girl'. No matter how hard she tries, Sarah cannot behave herself, much to the exasperation of her best friend, Jennifer, who attempts to help her change her ways. A charming tale that will delight children of all ages.

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Colin lives in the sky with his mum and dad. He comes down to Earth to meet other animals and to make friends, but because he is different to them, he is rejected. Colin feels sad and alone, and he is about to return to his cloud home in the sky when he meets a raccoon who needs his help. Colin learns that being different can be an advantage, and he sets off on a quest to help the animals in the Kingdom over the Mountains. Can he help to stop the animals fighting each other and bring everyone together? Find out in this inspiring story of self-discovery and acceptance.

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Sarah-Jane is a young woman living alone in the house she grew up in. She is celebrating her 31st birthday with her friends; they go for dinner, drinks and live music afterwards. Her friends give her an unusual birthday gift at dinner, a subscription to a sex website. This gift isn't something Sarah-Jane would have visited but she thinks why not give it a go. During this time of self-discovery, she meets different men and has very different emotional experiences, having never before gone through these types of sexual waves that flood over her with every meeting. Unfortunately for Sarah-Jane, during this journey she encounters death. Spiralling out of control, she goes through a dark transformation with each murder. Her sanity was long ago broken as her childhood trauma breaks free from the prison of her repressed memories. Her friendly, kindhearted, happy life slowly vanishes as she becomes a seductress, luring her victims to their death with the offer of sex. Sarah-Jane devises a cunning plan...

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A first family holiday in France in 1979, which did not end as planned, but which led to at least one visit every year, a compelling annual mission, for some 35 years.

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An honest and very personal account of my life through transition from female to male, to finally becoming the man I always was.

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This little story, is based on a Christmas episode in the childhood of Charles, with his bosom friends Fizzle and Fuzz and the drum which he bangs with great gusto, is told in the gentle, clear, child-friendly and humorous style so characteristic of much of Sam's work, whether as a teacher, a writer or a verbal storyteller. The tale of Fizzle and Fuzz is charmingly enhanced by the expressive and completely endearing illustrations provided by Sarah Waterfield.

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This is a literary thriller about domestic violence and complicated family relationships. The story is set against the backdrop of the emigration story of a Dutch couple in the 1960s. They leave for the other side of the world virtually unprepared; they know hardly anything about life in Australia. Their first port of call is the Bonegilla Migrant Camp, where they stay only a few weeks. After leaving the camp, they try to build a good life in Port Augusta by working hard. Things go well for them financially, but they do not have a happy marriage and they return to the Netherlands after a few years with their two infant children. The husband turns out to be a tyrant who does not hesitate to impose his will on his wife and family, but for many long years, the outside world cannot or will not see what is going on. The main character is Kiki, the daughter. Events in her life are explained with earlier episodes of family life, which are told in a detached way, as if these episodes had nothing to do with her or her family. Over time, however, she becomes more resilient. She moves to Amsterdam, away from her family, in an effort to be free, but this proves difficult. There is a baffling climax and a surprising end to the story.

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In My Family, British-born Victor Epaphroditus tells the story of his family and the country of his parents, Nigeria in West Africa, where he has also lived before returning to the UK. Otherwise known as Goke Daramola, Victor writes about the Daramola family and their lives, the challenges they have faced and their cultural influences. From his early life and upbringing to that of his uncles, aunties, siblings and maternal and paternal grandparents, Victor shares his belief in the significance of family values and the strength they provide.

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Everyone can name Santa's Reindeer, but how did they earn their place guiding his sleigh? Santa Claus needs to replace his two ageing reindeer, Leo and Flora, or Christmas will be cancelled! Reindeer from all over the world head to the North Pole to compete in The Reindeer Games - a series of mental and physical challenges to determine who earns a place guiding Santa's sleigh. Told through the eyes of Skye, a teenage reindeer from the famous MacDonald herd in Scotland, the competing Reindeer will test more than just their skills in physical and mental fitness. They must overcome self-doubt, inner fears and harness their inner child.

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Meet Angela, Ben, Cherish, Daniel and Enoch, in their little life interests, activities and adventures! Enjoy these 5 Delightful stories that will make your child smile, while they learn!

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Will You Do Your Bit Too? is a beautiful story about a little girl and her dog... Daisy Dot and her little dog Pippi go on an adventure with Uncle Robert on his boat. While they are far out in the ice-cold waters they come across a penguin and a polar bear that are in great danger, can they help Betsy the Beluga Whale save them? They learn how climate change put them in danger. This educational book teaches the next generation of caretakers of our planet about each species and how climate change and pollution is destroying their natural habitats, and how changes made by you can make a difference. If each and every one of us did our bit, our planet could begin to heal.

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This is the third in a series of Illustrated Children's books about Granny Butterfly (a Red Admiral) and her butterfly friends and family. In book one, Bertrum (a Clouded Yellow) decided it was time to leave the safety of Honeysuckle Meadow and ventured out into the unknown with mishaps along the way! In the second book, Bertrum decided to take his friend Boris on an adventure, but gets himself into many more mishaps! In this third book, Bertrum takes more friends of his on a Sea Adventure that nearly ends in disaster. Another charming book that will educate children in identifying different species of butterfly.

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