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This book offers creative ways to transform plain glass bowls, vases, mirrors, picture frames, plant pots and other home accessories. You can use the timeless craft skills of painting glass, stained-glass construction and glass mosaic to produce traditional and contemporary objects to decorate your home. You can paint small decorative motifs to champagne glasses, paint bold, abstract designs on an unusual window hanging, or 'etch' a design into a glass vase. You can make a trinket box or a decorative planter using easy-to-follow techniques of cutting glass and soldering, reproduce the effect of stained-glass windows with self-adhesive lead, or learn the art of mosaic using glass tesserae to decorate plant pots, lantems and a tabletop. Working creatively with glass is a skill that anyone can learn and the range of specialist craft materials and equipment available is increasing, helping to make light work of traditional crafts. This practical, highly illustrated book presents over 40 beautiful projects to create.Using the distinct techniques of painting glass, cutting and glass construction, stained-glass effects and glass mosaics, each chapter opens with material and equipment lists as well as pages of techniques that explain all you need to know to achieve success. From a Venetian perfume bottle and leaded picture frames to stylish glass window decorations these projects are sure to inspire.

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This is a complete guide to cake decorating techniques, with over 100 projects, from traditional classics to the latest in contemporary designs. It shows you how to make stunning cakes for special occasions such as weddings, christenings, birthdays and Christmas. It offers step-by-step instructions for mastering the techniques of working with royal icing, sugarpaste, fondant, marzipan, frostings, glace icing and chocolate. Recipes include Madeira Cake, Victoria Sandwich, Upside-Down Pear and Ginger Cake, and Black Forest Gateau. This clear and comprehensive book takes the reader through all the essential cake making and cake decorating skills. It begins with recipes for classic sponge and fruit cakes, and simple icings and frostings for quick and easy finishing. Next, there is guidance on creative embellishments and decorations, from ribbons, flowers, sweets, nuts and crystallized fruits to home-made chocolate run-outs, curls and cut-outs. The book also contains 100 step-by-step projects, using the techniques and skills acquired, to make beautiful cakes for every occasion. The detailed instructional photography guarantees great results every time.

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This is an irresistible collection of cake recipes that are perfect for ending any meal. It includes creamy gateaux, rich and luxurious chocolate creations, sweet and fruity bakes, and a selection of dinner-party showstoppers. The recipes include Pineapple and Ginger Upside-Down Cake, Lemon Roulade with Lemon-Curd Cream, Raspberry and Hazelnut Meringue Cake, White Chocolate Cappuccino Gateau, Chocolate Gooey Cake, Rum and Raisin Cheesecake, and Croquembouche. It contains all kinds of ideas for fillings, toppings and sauces, so that you can create a complete dessert. It features more than 250 photographs include step-by-step shots and a picture of every finished dish, making it simple to achieve successful results. Cakes are not just for afternoon tea. With an endless choice of sticky, fruity, frosted, creamy or chocolatey delights on offer, this book presents 50 recipes that are ideal for dessert. From the simple and fruity, served with a dollop of cream, to the shamelessly indulgent chocolate-coated creations, there is a cake for every occasion here. Most cakes can be made ahead of time, making them an excellent choice with which to finish a special meal. Stage-by-stage instructions and inspirational photographs make is easy to achieve impressive results, and a handy section on fillings, toppings and sauces provides all the additional tips any dessert-maker needs.

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This book features the best plants for spring, summer, autumn and winter displays, with over 300 photographs. You can make the best of your garden throughout the year by planting seasonal flowers, trees and shrubs. Inspirational displays include flower beds and borders, ponds, window boxes, hanging baskets and tubs. It shows you how to choose suitable plants for every situation - from berried shrubs to twiggy hedges and floral climbers - and how to display them effectively. Vibrant and stunning photographs capture the beauty of delicate spring bulbs, fiery summer annuals, pretty autumn seedheads and verdant winter trees and grasses. It features a wide range of garden styles - from traditional country cottage to formal and contemporary. It features an at-a-glance calendar of key gardening jobs to do during and after each season. From the long-awaited first buds of spring and the riotous displays of summer, to the rich hues of autumn and the structural quality of the winter landscape, your garden can mirror the changing seasons and the wonderful variety of plants available. Season by season, this book takes an inspirational look at bulbs, annuals, perennials, climbers, shrubs and trees, with full descriptions, flowering times, tips on the best growing conditions and hardiness notes. Ideas are presented for pretty window boxes, hanging baskets, tubs, and eye-catching beds and borders. There are also useful lists of jobs that should be done during each season to ensure your garden stays looking its best. With a wealth of practical advice and over 300 photographs, this book is sure to inspire all year round.

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This title shows you how to create simple and elegant displays for every occasion, with more than 150 ideas for folding, making, decorating and embellishing. 1100 beautiful photographs and illustrations show you how - with professional tips and inspirational ideas for place settings and table decorations. You can add elegance, wit and style to any table setting, with 100 fabulous napkin folds for every occasion from an everyday family meal to a formal silver-service dinner. You can learn how to create beautiful folds of differing levels of complexity, from simple pleats to contemporary designs. It includes more than 50 inspirational ideas for making, decorating and embellishing napkins using hand and machine embroidery, beading, applique and fabric painting. It shows you how to use napkins for weddings, festive celebrations, family gatherings, summer picnics and supper parties. Napkins add the finishing touch to every table setting. This comprehensive new book is a veritable bible of napkins and napkin folding. It offers 100 fold projects, and shows how to make a decorative feature of napkins and how to style them for themed occasions and settings. The folds are illustrated step by step with easy-to-follow instructions. There is a fold for every occasion, from children's birthdays and picnics to cocktail parties and weddings. There are also ideas for making and decorating plain napkins. More than 50 additional projects provide decorative ways to add the finishing touch to a napkin. A comprehensive introduction includes the history of napkin usage and advice on the types of fabric to choose. Packed with over 1100 pictures, this is the ultimate book for every napkin folder.

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From ancient Greece to the Victorian era and into modern times oils have been used for an infinite variety of purposes. This book explores the seemingly endless applications of this wondrous substance, looking at its fascinating properties, the vast range of types available and its use as a valued ingredient in recipes, medicinal treatments, cleansers, beauty treatment and aromatherapy. It combines in-depth advice with easy-to-follow recipes and instructions.

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This is an introduction to the Buddhist faith and its practice worldwide, in over 300 artworks and photographs. This is a fascinating and informative guide to the Buddhist faith, from the life of the Buddha through to modern-day Buddhism. It looks at the different schools of Buddhism around the world and how they have evolved. Special themed features focus on Buddhist art, symbolism and architecture, as well as Buddhist Holy days, festivals and rituals. It examines key themes such as the role of women in Buddhism, the importance of the pagoda, and the suppression of the Buddhist faith. It is beautifully illustrated with more than 300 inspirational photographs of paintings, statues, important historical sites and archaeological finds. This richly illustrated reference introduces and explains Buddhist philosophy and how it is practised worldwide. The book opens by exploring the roots of Buddhism through the Buddha's life and teachings, and then explores the practice of Buddhism today, and how the Buddhist faith is followed and interpretated around the world. There is fascinating information on the different Buddhist schools, such as Theravada, Zen, Pure Land and Nichiren, and of the key masters central to them. Beautifully illustrated in 300 inspiring images, this book is the perfect introduction for those new to Buddhism, and a vital resource for students and scholars alike.

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This title provides 200 great ways to start a meal or serve a buffet with style. This is an ultimate collection of snacks, dips, nibbles, first courses, quick bites, finger foods and light meals. It features over 200 deliciously sophisticated recipes, drawn from every cuisine: learn how to cook dishes as diverse as Chorizo Pastry Puffs, Fried Clams with Chilli, Gruyere and Potato Souffle, and Poached Eggs Florentine. Each recipe is shown in easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs with a glorious picture of the finished dish. It includes a useful introduction with basic recipes, garnishes and presentation techniques to help you get started and produce stunning results right away. It provides fantastic ideas to start every kind of meal as well as to serve at buffets and parties, with recipes suitable for both novice cooks and accomplished chefs. From mouthwatering finger food to nibble during a drinks party, to an enticing platter of Duck Wontons with Spicy Mango Sauce to savour at a special occasion, or a fragrant dish of Scallop-stuffed Roast Peppers to enjoy as the prelude to a gourmet meal, the recipes in this wonderful inspirational volume will add colour and sophistication to any and every occasion. It includes an introductory section that gives hints and tips for making garnishes, marinades, dressings and flavoured oils, followed by eight mouth-watering recipe chapters: Nibbles and Dips; Soups; Pates and Terrines; Vegetarian; Family Favourites; Starters for Special Occasions; Salads; and, Party Finger Food. Every recipe is shown step by step in over 750 gorgeous photographs, to inspire and ensure success every time.

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Nesting boxes, feeding tables and birdbaths make charming additions to any terrace or garden and can be as decorative as they are practical. Even the smallest outdoor space can be enlivened by a small nesting box or feeder, while larger spaces can be home to all manner of bird dwellings. This practical book includes 40 original designs to make at home, from a neo-classical bird table and a country-style distressed house to a thatched 'cottage' or fairy-tale tower. Special advice on how to attract birds to your garden includes tips on providing the right nesting box for different species; choosing the best feeders to benefit the birds; and tasty bird treats that will guarantee a flock of birds in deepest winter. With its easy-to-follow instructions and 500 photographs, this book is a must for everyone who wants to help their local feathered community.

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This book offers 150 delectable ideas for cooking with herbs, shown in over 500 photographs. It is a fabulous collection of appetizing herb-infused dishes to make, with ideas for satisfying soups and snacks, light lunches, everyday meals, and gourmet desserts. It includes recipes for herbal teas and tisanes, refreshing cordials and drinks, sweet and sour pickles and preserves, and aromatic oils and vinegars, as well as ideas for adding herbs to cheeses, butter, sauces and dips. You can pep up your cooking with herby ideas for unusual breads and pizzas, ice creams and desserts, warming soups and summer salads, risottos and rice dishes, meat and fish main courses, and tasty vegetarian options. Chopped, torn, snipped, shredded and sprinkled, herbs enliven food, complementing and enhancing the taste, and permeating the whole dish with fragrance. This book shows you how to grow and use herbs, with step-by-step instructions on planting a herb garden, and information on drying and storing herbs, as well as preparing them for culinary use. More than 150 appetizing recipes include Mushroom and Parsley Soup, Sardines with Warm Herb Salsa, Turkey Escalopes with Lemon and Sage, Red Onion and Rosemary Focaccia, and Lavender Cake. With contemporary ideas, as well as best-loved classics, this inspirational cookbook has something for every occasion.

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This title shows you how to raise your baby and child the way nature intended, with non-invasive remedies, healthy eating strategies and workable daily routines. It looks at every aspect of a growing child - physical, developmental and emotional - and gives constructive advice on ways to enjoy and cope with each stage. It offers sensitive advice on learning to be a parent and handling the responsibility of looking after a new baby. It gives guidance on how to deal with everyday issues and minor complaints, including early nutrition, childhood illnesses, first-aid situations and sleep routines. It combines intelligent, thoughtful text with 650 specially shot photographs and clear step-by-step sequences. This inspiring and practical book provides reassuring answers to the complex questions that parents of babies and young children ask. Beginning with the initial few days of a new baby's life the first three sections of the book deal with general care and feeding, crying and sleeping, and how to encourage development and play. Guidance is given on changing, feeding, weaning, healthy eating, bathing, natural skin care, coping with tantrums, sleep patterns, stimulating your child and encouraging social skills. The last section offers a wealth of advice on illness, first aid, eating plans and recipes, with natural therapies and modern approaches interwoven with the best traditional advice. Illustrated throughout with images that reflect the adventure of bringing up children, this is a valuable, practical guide for new parents.

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This is the indispensable cook's guide to potatoes, featuring a variety list and over 150 delicious recipes. It is a feast of over 150 recipes including traditional, classic and popular potato dishes from around the world. It includes an extensive introduction that covers potato preparation and cooking techniques - from golden potato chips and dreamy piles of fluffy mashed potato to hasselbacks and fanned potatoes. A comprehensive directory contains photographs of the world's most popular potato varieties with information on appearance, taste, texture and cooking methods. It is beautifully photographed, with 800 pictures in total, including step-by-step sequences for all the recipes. It shows you how to create the best-ever fish pie, crispy hash browns, perfect creamed potatoes and wonderful potato bread. This definitive guide covers everything the cook needs to know about this universally loved vegetable, from selecting the right potato to enjoying the perfect dish. There is a directory of the best potatoes around the world, from the nutty little Anya to Jersey Royal and Kerr's Pink. The heart of the book is a recipe section with 150 ideas for adding vibrant taste to this simple vegetable. Potatoes make an excellent base for soups, appetizers and snacks, salads, side dishes, scones, breads and wonderful main dishes from Irish stew to turkey croquettes. Leek and potato soup, potato latkes, roast potatoes and classic fish pie are just a few of the great dishes the book has to offer. This indispensable reference and source of culinary inspiration celebrates the amazing versatility of the potato.

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Peruvian food is a triumph of fusion cooking; more than any other cuisine it is a unique blend of the ancient with the modern, bound together by an extraordinary geographical diversity, and fuelled by an abundance of natural ingredients. With gorgeous photography throughout, this is the perfect introduction to the food of Peru. It includes the familiar little pastries, Empanaditas, and street food such as Humitas and Butifarras, but also includes tasty soups that are meals in themselves, comforting corn, potato and bean side dishes, fish in spicy sauces, and tempting sweets and desserts that reflect the Peruvian love of almonds and pastry. With beautiful photographs throughout and clear, step-by-step instructions this recipe book is a must for anyoneinterested in exploring new cuisines and creating delicious food to serve to family and friends.

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From simple glazed rings to decadent filled treats, there is a recipe to suit everyone in this gorgeous book. You can try classics such as Jam, Custard, Toffee, Chocolate and Salted Caramel, as well as modern twists like Red Velvet, Peanut Butter and Jelly, and Orange Ricotta. It includes a chapter that covers traditional tastes from around the world, such as Apple Fritters, Yum Yums and Churros. There are recipes for both baked and fried doughnuts, so you can choose a healthier choice, if you like. Every recipe is written and photographed by Mowie Kay, who provides clear instructions and inspiring stage-by-stage pictures to make it easy to achieve success. A concise introduction covers all the techniques you will need to get going, as well as any special equipment. Whether oozing with jam, coated in chocolate or simply dusted in sugar, there is nothing more satisfying than a fresh doughnut, eaten warm from the fryer. This collection of 50 recipes celebrates tastes from all around the world. Options include Chocolate Fudge Doughnuts, Baked Coffee Doughnuts, Lemon Doughnuts, Crullers, Oliebollen, Marbled Doughnuts and Pistachio Pockets. There are recipes for gluten-free, egg-free, and whole-wheat doughnuts, as well as ideas for doughnut hole pops, doughnut croquembouche, and a doughnut and butter pudding. With such a diverse range of ideas, there is something for everyone in this charming cookbook.

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This beautiful new book opens with an introduction to the landscape, climate, history and cuisine of each region, as well as the wonderful festivals that take place, and the foods that accompany them. This is followed by a guide to classic ingredients of these regions, including raddicchio Trevisano, white asparagus, Asiago cheese, speck, Lamon beans, and famous wines, such as Bardolino and Prosecco. A collection of 65 authentic recipes follows, with chapters covering the full range of courses, including Soups and Antipasti; Pasta, Gnocchi, Rice and Polenta; Fish and Shellfish; Poultry, Meat and Game; Eggs, Vegetables and Cheese; and Desserts and Baking. With 370 inspiring photographs and cook's tips and variations, this book is perfect for anyone who wants to explore the unusual cuisine of Venice and north-eastern Italy.

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Explore the rich and varied delights of traditional Polish cooking in more than 60 classic step-by-step recipes. Provides a comprehensive guide to the key ingredients of the region, including wild mushrooms, beetroot, dumplings, pork, sour cream, seasonal fruits and breads, as well as insightful information on the geography, history, festivals and culinary traditions

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This book examines the intriguing aspects of all kinds of reptiles. You will learn how their bodies work and where they live, and discover amazing facts about their habits, life cycles, survival skills and ancestors. Did you know that a chameleon’s tongue is so long that it can be twice the length of its entire body, or that a large snake may have up to 400 bones in its spine? Close-up photographs reveal the advantages of powerful jaws and sharp teeth, how a hungry crocodile hunts down its lunch, how some lizards can grow new tails, and much more. Illustrated throughout with fabulous wildlife photographs and illustrations which show a reptile’s view of the world, this is an ideal reference for 8– to 12– year olds.

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Irish fairytales portray a rich and unpredictable world of enchantment and adventure. Witches and shape-changers, beautiful princesses and noble heroes, giants with untold strength and little people who play tricks wherever they go - these are some of the characters in the traditional stories of Ireland. This delightful volume contains some of the best stories from the rich fund of Irish myth and legend. Read about the cunning defeat of the giant Cucullin by Fin M'Coul, of how King Whiskers tricked the haughty princess into marriage to rid her of her terrible pride, and of the two farmers Hudden and Dudden who lost their cattle through their silly jealousy of a poor old man. With its beguiling stories and beautiful illustrations this charming anthology offers a delight to young and old alike.

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Straightforward, child-friendly captions present informative facts about animals, where they live and how they behave. Youngsters will be fascinated to learn how the snapping turtle catches its prey, which is the most venomous snake, and what the zebra’s distinctive stripes are for, and will have great fun discovering which animal is the biggest, smallest, fastest and scariest. The stickers are reusable, so children can repeat the process over and over again, or use them to make their own sticker books and games. From discovering cute and cuddly mammals to dangerous predators, children will delight in exploring the natural world. • Learn about the wonders of wildlife, from the tiny dormouse to the giant panda, the spitting cobra and the red kangaroo. • Children will enjoy spotting the differences and similarities between the various species as they decide which sticker goes where.

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The traditional stories of Wales conjure up a world of adventure and chivalry. Knights and princesses, kings and bards, and the little people who can make the impossible happen – these are just a few of the characters in the stories featured in this book. Drawing on ancient traditions, handed down for centuries by word of mouth, this book features sixteen of the most famous tales from the fertile plains and high mountain passes of Wales. They tell of the great hero, King Arthur, and his Knights of the Round Table. They speak of magical encounters with the fairies, who can make a castle appear out of the air, and of a shepherd high in the mountains of Caermarthen who falls in love with the Maiden from the Lake. All the tales are simply retold by Philip Wilson, with a lively introduction by folklorist Neil Philip.

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This wonderful collection of fairy tales draws on the classic folklore of Eastern Europe. Read about stories of romance and adventure, gods who help mere mortals to wealth and happiness, and fables that touch on the origins of man and the creation of the world. Meet a man transformed into a noble animal to help him find his true love, the dragon trying to eat the man who saved his life, and the beautiful princess Vassilissa who is courted far and wide. Gods on a mountaintop help a young girl to wealth and happiness in `The Twelve Months', and a man transformed into a noble animal finds his true love in `The Feather of Bright Finist the Falcon'. Fables teach about the `Origin of Man' and the creation of the world from an egg (in `God's Cockerel'), and also of the injustice with which a friendly gesture is too often rewarded (`A Good Deed is Always Requited with Ill'). The twenty-two traditional tales reflect a wide range of emotions and experiences, flavoured by a shared cultural heritage. Whether the setting is a poor cottage deep in the forest, a small village, or a king's court, each story reveals a fascination with routines of family, church and community life, and a humorous ironic perspective on people and their affairs. Folklorist Neil Philip retells these stories in modern English, preserving the richness, meaning and magic of the original tales; ideal to read aloud or for older readers to discover by themselves. Larry Wilkes's lively illustrations of fantastical dragons and beautiful princesses complete the translation of Eastern European culture into stories for children of all ages to enjoy.

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Myths are the oldest stories of all, and the ones thatcome from the deepest and most powerful part of thehuman spirit. They help us to explain the world aroundus and to make sense of our place within it. The mythsand legends presented in this book come from manydifferent cultures all over the world. They are filled withadventure, magic, mystery, and the wonders of thehuman heart and spirit. Retold for young children,these stories are perfect for reading together or for newreaders to try themselves.

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The wildlife of Britain is amazing, and this first picture book is the perfect introduction for kids keen to discover more about it. In a supersized lightweight format, the book can be read on the floor, held up by a teacher or parent to show and share with a group, and enjoyed by all children, whether alone or with others. Thematic spreads introduce flora and fauna of all kinds, including lots of the most popular and well-known creatures that children might recognize, as well as intriguing and unusual species to find out about. Beautiful illustrations by expert natural history artists are full of detail, and there is a bonus at the back of the book with a picture collection of even more animals and plants to discover!

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After years of waiting and hoping for a child, a poor couple named Thomas and Martha are delighted when finally they have a baby girl. But they are cruelly tricked by Dame Gothel, an evil witch, who takes the child and raises her as her own...This thrilling retelling of one of the great fairy-tale classics is perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves. Named Rapunzel after one of the plants used in the witch's potions, the girl grows up unaware of her true parentage, and of the ways of the world, knowing only the four walls of the great tower in which she is held captive. Will she ever be able to gain her freedom? Read this really big adventure to find out...

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Little Red Riding Hood sets off into the woods one day to take some cakes to her sick grandmother. On the way, she stops to talk to the woodland animals, including a hedgehog, a squirrel, a rabbit...and a wily wolf. The wolf reaches the grandmother's house first, gobbles up the poor old woman, and then hides in bed waiting for Little Red Riding Hood to arrive.Will the girl notice what big eyes he has, what a long nose he has, what big ears he has, and what large teeth...? The timeless story is retold for a new generation in this supersize book. With delightful illustrations throughout, it is perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident young readers to enjoy by themselves.

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What could be more thrilling than the tale of Aladdin and his exploits with the wonderful lamp? Aladdin is a young man from a poor family. When he is tricked by an evil magician who pretends to be his uncle, Aladdin ends up trapped in a cave full of treasure. Among the hoard is an extraordinary golden lamp, and when the young man rubs it, there is a flash, and a wisp of smoke that takes the form of a man. It is a genie, who has been waiting for a hundred years for someone to rub the lamp and release him. With the riches from the cave and the genie's magical powers, Aladdin and his mother are no longer poor. However, the evil wizard has other plans...Readers will be spirited away on a very big adventure!

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Welcome to the wonderful world of French! Young children will love to look for Teddy the Bear on every page and talk about what they see. The bright pictures include objects and concepts that will be familiar to every child, such as members of the family, emotions, sports and music, as well as introducing exciting new images, such as a big elephant, a tall giraffe, a rocket and a parachute. Simple questions in English and French make it easy to explore the book and the language, while an illustrated English-French dictionary at the end of the book makes this an ideal aid to learning. Without even realizing it, emerging readers will enhance their language skills while having fun with Teddy Bear.

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The discovery and mapping of the world, its peoples, oceans and continents, are the result of centuries of exploration. This book traces the history of such travel and the pioneers who pushed back the frontiers of the known world. It explains the reasons for their journeys, whether out of scientific curiosity, to create trading opportunities, to spread religious beliefs or for personal gain or glory.With the aid of over 250 illustrations, maps and photographs, this accessible reference work captures all the excitement and spirit of adventure.

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This book takes the reader back through time, showing what it was like to live in the past. It investigates the whole of human history in a lively and accessible visual style, using detailed text and dramatic images to show how great cities were built and destroyed, how wars were lost and won, how new religions were born, and how advances in science and exploration transformed everyday life and the living environment. The high spots of human achievement are all brilliantly brought to life in this fascinating volume.

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This book comes with 10 easy-to-do experiments and 230 exciting pictures. All aboard for a journey into the history and technology of rail travel! It covers everything from the 'iron horses' of the Wild West and Stephenson's Rocket to the luxurious Orient Express and today's high-speed vehicles. Step-by-step projects look at the technology behind trains - learn about forces and motion, build a bridge, construct a tunnel, and even make your own model locomotive and railway track. Stunning photographs and detailed illustrations evoke the spirit of train travel. Railways revolutionized the day-to-day lives of ordinary people around the world. This book charts the development of trains, from the early horse-drawn wagons used in mines and the first steam locomotives to the comfort and convenience of modern, streamlined passenger trains. Discover how the first underground railways were designed and constructed, and explore the latest high-tech designs. This book is a treasure trove of information for the young railway enthusiast and is ideal for families and school groups to explore together.

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Babies and toddlers love to see pictures of animals they recognize, especially animals with their young - and so they will delight in looking at this first picture book, either with grown-ups or by themselves. This book features clear images and simple words about popular farm animals, including cows, sheep, horses, ducks, chickens, and the farmyard cat who keeps the mice away. The photographs are tagged with basic word labels to encourage children to join in as you read. You can learn that a baby cow is known as a calf, little pigs are piglets, a young goat is called a kid, and much more. This book is packed with bright and bold real-life images. It has been specially compiled with the advice of expert consultants to appeal to the awakening visual senses of babies and toddlers. They can see a calf drinking its mother's milk, chickens with their fluffy chicks, a sheepdog helping a shepherd, and more. This wonderful padded boardbook will bring a smile to any little one's face. Meanwhile, grown-ups can point to and repeat the simple words and phrases. With fabulous photographs and engaging text throughout, learning will be a fun experience for all.This first picture book is an important first step into the world of books and reading.

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These are fascinating projects using everyday materials, demonstrated step by step in 1300 photographs! You can find out how things work: energy, wind, nature, ships, cars, cameras and computers. You can fly your very own hot-air balloon, run an ant colony, build a water pump, and tell the age of ancient trees. Step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow practical instructions ensure success in all the experiments. It features fun science ideas that you can do at home or school, using materials and equipment that are easy to find or inexpensive to buy. This is a bumper collection of 150 fantastic experiments and projects that explain a wide range of scientific facts, processes and principles. Make a working volcano, construct a reflecting telescope, create a compass, and much more. The projects are arranged thematically to reflect different areas of science and technology, such as the natural world, earth sciences, physics and transport. Budding young scientists are guaranteed hours of fascination and amusement while gaining a practical understanding about our everyday world.

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This book looks at how people lived and worked through the ages. It is a visual guide to beliefs, trade, culture, entertainment, food and farming in the world's great civilizations. It offers fascinating facts about the lifestyles and skills of ancient societies, and how they developed through time. Step-by-step projects describe how to make necklaces, clothes, food and models inspired by the past. You can play an Indian board game, cook Celtic oatcakes and wear a Japanese theatrical mask. You can learn about food, materials, and early inventions such as the wheel - and discover what a Mesopotamian schoolboy packed in his lunchbox! More than 1500 photographs and illustrations show what life for these peoples was really like. This lively thematic history investigates many aspects of the world's civilizations and cultures. You can follow the development of art, leisure, beliefs and festivals, home life, work and trade through history and around the globe, from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, to China and India and the Americas.

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This book comes with over 50 reusable stickers. It is a stimulating play-and-learn book for the very young. Children love parties, and they will respond to the action photographs of kids just like them - dancing, dreaming of various different party cakes, watching a magic show, and generally enjoying the festivities. You can choose some outfits to wear to the party, find some more apples for Anna to go bobbing for, and give all the party-goers some treats to take home. It is full of action photographs of children, food, presents, toys, costumes and other everyday items for youngsters to identify with. It includes reusable stickers which mean that readers can repeat the play-and-learn experience time and time again. It is a themed word-and-picture book that makes early learning fun. It's time for a party - with stickers! This exciting book presents a child's-eye view of the world, combining photographs and simple text to help youngsters develop their reading skills. Little ones will absorb words and ideas even as they use interactive stickers to find instruments for the musicians to play, put hats on the party-goers, or make a chain of birthday cards.The stickers are reusable, so youngsters can think about the concepts and develop skills again and again, or use the stickers to make their own pictures, stories and games.

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This book comes with over 50 reusable stickers. Features: introduce little ones to the wonderful world of words with this interactive book; bright photographs work with the simple text to help children develop their first reading skills; themes include shapes, at home, clothes, shopping, on the beach, numbers, music and food; reusable stickers mean that youngsters can repeat the learning experience time and time again; stick some shiny bows on the birthday presents, find two more spinning tops, put a teapot on the table, fit some wheels on the car, place the correct words next to the bathtime pictures, and much more; and, lively pictures of real children, animals, toys and other items in familiar, everyday situations that will capture every young reader's interest. This exciting book will make learning words a creative and enjoyable experience for the preschool child. Simple instructions guide and set challenges - find the musical teddy bears, a juicy strawberry to top an ice-cream sundae, or a bug to munch through a leaf. Little ones will develop their reading skills as they match sticker word labels to the right pictures, or find pictures to fit the words.The stickers can be reused, so children can repeat the play-and-learn process many times over, or create their own sticker books or posters.

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This title lets you examine the wonderful world of wolves, jackals, coyotes, foxes and other wild dogs, shown in 190 exciting images. It offers in-depth coverage of all aspects of the lives of wolves and wild dogs, from rearing young to survival tactics. You can discover the strict social hierarchy of a wolf pack and their highly developed senses of smell and sight. Stunning wildlife images - 190 magnificent pictures by some of the world's top animal photographers. Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of a wolf's body. Myth and legend boxes highlight the popular stories and beliefs surrounding these fabulous animals. It is an exciting and accessible reference book for home or school use for 8- to 12-year-olds. Wolves are the wild, savage ancestors of all domestic dogs - everything from the German shepherd to the poodle. This fascinating book investigates these highly specialized hunters and also examines their closest relatives, including bush dogs, coyotes, dholes, foxes, jackals and raccoon dogs.Special features concentrate on particular themes, such as the lives of dingoes in the Australian outback and how African wild hunting dogs catch their prey - all conveyed through lively and authoritative text and eye-catching photographs.

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This is an illustrated, interactive question-and-answer board book for preschool kids. This first reading book is ideal for small children, thanks to its bright pictures of familiar forms of transport and the people who use them. Every page asks a simple question, such as who's in the tunnel or what do we fly in, and a special lever reveals the answer in a pop-up picture. Other titles in this series include Who Are You?, Who Does What?, Who's on the Farm?, Who's Hiding?, Who Lives Here?, Who's at Nursery? and Who Says Moo? Children will enjoy seeing the images pop up in this exciting novelty board book. Pull the lever to find out what the people are waiting for at the bus stop, what's being cleaned in the carwash, what empties out a load of sand, what pulls the trailer, and what splishes and splashes on the ocean waves. This engaging book, printed on thick board pages, is full of bright, bold illustrations and brings early learning concepts to youngsters under five. Little hands will love pulling the sturdy levers and revealing the vehicles in question, while the friendly characters will delight your child as you read together.

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This is a set of three inspirational books. These are three biblical boardbooks in a box, adapted for young readers using simple words and illustrations. It includes stories from the Old Testament - God's creation of the world, Adam and Eve, Noah and his ark, Joseph and his brothers, Moses and the Ten Commandments, Daniel in the lion's den, and much more. It also features stories from the New Testament - highlights from the whole of Christ's life, from his birth in a stable in Bethlehem to his teachings and miracles, and from the Last Supper to his resurrection. My Little Book of Prayers - includes offerings of thanks for each new day, for the food we eat and the water we drink, wishes for our family and friends, and a special prayer to keep us safe while sleeping. See the beauty of God's world, the diversity of creatures that inhabit it, and meet some of the people who have followed God's word, in this charming boardbook box set. The straightforward, lively text and bright pictures will not only entertain young readers, but will also teach them about the Lord's message, making these little books the perfect introduction to Bible stories and prayers.

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The high protein content and versatile nature of beans and pulses have made them a staple ingredient of many cuisines. This book contains over 185 dishes that are both health-enhancing and tasty. A comprehensive introduction describes different beans and pulses, their taste and texture, and lists their health benefits. Quick ideas show ways of adding them to the diet, either as a main ingredient, or as a delicious accompaniment. The recipes include classics such as Hummus, Bean Ribollita, Cassoulet, and Slow-cooked Boston Baked Beans. With beautiful pictures of every recipe, you are sure to achieve appetizing results every time.

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