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Little Nutbrown Hare soon came to Cloudy Mountain.What a surprise he found there in the heather!A gentle, heart-warming tale from the creators of the beloved storybook classic, Guess How Much I Love You. Now available as a delightful board book!Little Nutbrown Hare has gone exploring on his own. Off he hops along the path until he reaches Cloudy Mountain. What a surprise he finds there in the heather!It's Tipps, a snow hare, and she has a question for him:Will you be my friend?From the iconic author and illustrator duo Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram comes an enchanting tale that celebrates the playful curiosity of little ones and the magic of making new friends.

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It's world history. But not as we know it.c.1000AD: Erik the Red's daughter heads south from Greenland1492: Columbus does not discover America1531: the Incas invade EuropeFreydis is the leader of a band of Viking warriors who get as far as Panama. Nobody knows what became of them. Five hundred years later, Christopher Columbus is sailing for the Americas, dreaming of gold and conquest. Even when captured, his faith in his mission is unshaken. Thirty years after that, Atahualpa, the last Inca emperor, arrives in a Europe ready for revolution. Fortunately, he has a recent guidebook to acquiring power - Machiavelli's The Prince. So, the stage is set for a Europe ruled by Incas and, when the Aztecs arrive on the scene, for a great war that will change history forever.'Binet's best book yet: the work of a major writer just hitting his stride. A delightful counterfactual novel' ***** - Daily Telegraph

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Little children will love pressing the buttons in this beautifully illustrated book to hear all the Arctic animals come to life. From polar bears and walruses to snowy owls and narwhals, discover an icy world of fascinating animals and the different noises they make.

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Little owl is hiding! Very young children will love peeping through the holes and touching the textured pages in this beautiful hide-and-seek board book, spotting squirrels, bats and kittens along the way. Part of a gorgeous series for babies and toddlers, perfect for fans of That’s not my…

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Dinslaken, Germany 1945. The war is over, leaving behind a broken nation. As the allied forces begin to uncover the horrors of the Holocaust, a war photographer makes the decision to capture the lives of the ordinary German people. Accompanied by his driver, the young and vulnerable O'Leary, the pair set off on a journey, one that changes both their lives forever. The Invisible Land is a story of the moral and emotional repercussions of violence, complicity and its aftermath.

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This delightful pack contains a beautifully illustrated jigsaw of a vibrant space scene that features a maze to solve once it's assembled. It also includes a 32-page book with a selection of more space-themed mazes for children to have fun finding their way through.

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Young children will love pressing the buttons in this charming little book to hear the springtime animals. As the Easter Bunny roams around the countryside, she meets ducklings quacking in the stream, lambs going baa in the meadow and baby birds chirping in the trees. She also leaves eggs to hide wherever she goes, creating a simple spotting activity to enjoy.

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From Big Ben going "bong" to red buses trundling past and pigeons cooing in Trafalgar Square, all the iconic sounds of London come to life when you press the buttons in this exciting book. There are ten sounds to hear as you find out about the most famous places in one of the world's great cities.

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Packed with brilliantly designed paper planes to make and fly, ranging from fighter planes to space rockets and creepy flying bugs. Features four different models to perfect, each with their own concise instructions on how to best fold and fly them. Printed on special tear-out pages, each of the 100 planes features a unique design. A brilliant present, or great to use as party favours.

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New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman's transcendent series THE SANDMAN is often hailed as the definitive Vertigo title and one of the finest achievements in graphic storytelling. Gaiman created an unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death by weaving ancient mythology, folklore and fairy tales with his own distinct narrative vision. In PRELUDES and NOCTURNES, an occultist attempting to capture Death to bargain for eternal life traps her younger brother Dream instead. After his 70 year imprisonment and eventual escape, Dream, also known as Morpheus, goes on a quest for his lost objects of power. On his arduous journey Morpheus encounters Lucifer, John Constantine, and an all-powerful madman. This book also includes the story The Sound of Her Wings, which introduces us to the pragmatic and perky goth girl Death. Collects THE SANDMAN #1-8.

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There are dozens of different diggers to discover in this fun and lively book. Children will enjoy using the stickers to fill in the scenes, including making a road, under the ground and at the demolition site. Includes over 100 colourful stickers.

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'Fresh and funny' - Sunday Times Children's Book of the WeekThe hilarious and moving new book from funny fiction superstar Sam Copeland, author of the bestselling Charlie Changes Into a Chicken.Uma Gnudersonn has a head full of questions: How can I save my home from being sold? Will my dad ever start talking again? And how do alpacas get drunk? But since her mum died, Uma's life has been short on answers.Then she finds a genius artificial intelligence called Athena who knows everything.Suddenly Uma has the answer to any question she can imagine - from the capital of Mozambique to the colour of her headteacher's underpants - and she's going to use them to save her home and her father. Along the way, Uma will have to confront the sinister inventor who will stop at nothing to get Athena back - and face up to the fact that not all questions have answers . . .'Utterly brilliant' - Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl'This fast paced adventure is full of warmth and wit' - Sunday Express'Slapstick, satire, silliness . . . truly cheering entertainment' - Sunday Times Best Books for Children 2021'Hilarious and full of heart' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of Costa-award-winning Asha and the Spirit Bird'Original, hilarious and delightfully madcap' - Katie Tsang, author of Dragon Mountain'Funnier than an alpaca with a well-honed stand-up routine' - David Solomons, author of My Brother is a Superhero'Fast, funny and full of heart' - Amy Sparkes, author of The House at the Edge of Magic'A brilliantly funny story . . . I loved it!' - Cat Doyle, author of The Storm-Keeper's Island'Comedy gold' - Sibeal Pounder, author of Witch Wars

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Told in gentle rhyming verse, this beautiful non-fiction picture book follows the story of a herd of African elephants as they journey across the parched savannah in search for a water hole. The matriarch tells of all the sounds of the savannah, and how the landscape has changed over the years. Still, she remembers where to find water, just as her mother did before her.Accompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on African elephants, their family structure and migration patterns, as well as the challenges of climate change, habitat loss and illegal poaching, and what we as readers can do to help.

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Join Jasmine and Jamie as they journey back to the time of the dinosaurs. Die cut pages and one surprise pop-up make every page an interactive experience as you encounter a long-necked Alamosaurus with a big appetite, take a trip on a flying pterosaur and come face to face with the fearsome T. Rex.

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Celebrate the details that make your family special with this simple and inclusive activity book. Clear instructions show you how to create a family tree that works for you. A unique first record of forever memories, this book is for all families. Inclusive templates for adopted children, solo children and blended families. Your family, your rules!

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Two of the most renowned chess trainers in the world, introduce and explain the revolutionary ideas of their old friend and mentor, Igor Platonov. Platonov was one of the most profound thinkers and theoreticians in the old Soviet Union, which held a grip on the world chess championship for decades, as the title passed from one of its stars to another. For intermediate players to grandmasters, Platonov’s visionary insights, examined and explained here for the first time, provide you with the keys to understanding the foundational concepts of the game, strengthening your chess understanding and giving you effective methods to help you find the most powerful moves in the game.

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A playful, informative introduction to dinosaurs for the youngest readers, by the team behind the bestselling Book of Bones Set up as a guessing game with visual and narrative clues, Who's That Dinosaur? invites readers to examine seven skeletons and guess to whom they belong. The answer is provided in a vibrant, foldout reveal, accompanied by an explanation as to why each dinosaur's body was so special. It's a humorous, informative introduction to fossils and dinosaur anatomy, where, in a surprise twist, young children learn how birds are modern-day dinosaurs. A fun and informative introduction to the ever-popular topic of dinosaurs. Ages 2-4

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There are dozens of different trucks to discover in this fun and lively book. Children will enjoy using the stickers to fill the pictures with lots of busy trucks. Scenes include a busy building site, a bustling town, a motorway and snowy mountains. Includes over 100 colorful stickers.

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From cozy cats purring to playful dogs yapping in the park, the world of pets comes to life with the ten sounds in this delightfully illustrated book. Holes in the pages and finger trails help to create a tactile world for children to explore while they listen.

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Packed with fascinating scenes showing tigers, turtles, penguins, flamingos and other amazing animals in their natural habitats. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of glorious colors.

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Immerse yourself in a world of lush, dripping foliage and rarely-glimpsed wildlife. Watch out for lemurs and anacondas, ocelots and hummingbirds. If you look really closely you might even spot some tiny sloth moths fluttering around their host sloth, or the 'blue jeans' colourway of the poison-dart frog - which gives the frog the appearance it has denim legwear! Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

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Filled with images showing different aspects of the Diwali festival of lights, from families enjoying sparklers and gifts to scenes of Diwali sweets and temple offerings, rangoli patterns and diya lamps. Just brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an uplifting array of vivid colours. A mess-free way to keep children busy. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

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The Dutch bestseller Nominated for Le Prix Nicolas Bouvier 'A masterclass in storytelling, exploring who we are and where we came from' Danielle Clode 'Gripping and brilliantly told, We Hominids deftly blends personal experience with a journalist's eye for a remarkable story' Mark McKenna WHO ARE WE? WHY ARE WE DIFFERENT FROM ANIMALS? WHAT MAKES US HUMAN? In this charming, thought-provoking book, one of Holland's greatest non-fiction writers hunts down answers to humanity's most fundamental questions: Who are we? What makes us different from animals? With an ancient skull as his starting point, he travels the globe, tracing the search for the first human being: the missing link between humans and apes. Westerman introduces us to the world of skull hunters – leading experts in our fossil ancestry – whose lives are just as fascinating as those of their primeval discoveries. He astutely reconsiders the work of illustrious paleoanthropologists in the light of new DNA technology, postcolonialism, and the rise of women in this male-dominated field. Westerman discovers a plethora of origin hypotheses and shows how any theory of who we are and where we come from is coloured by the zeitgeist. We, Hominids is a compelling mixture of reportage, travelogue and essay – reminiscent of Bruce Chatwin or Ryszard Kapuscinski – written by a brilliant storyteller and thinker.

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AN ADORABLE SERIES, PERFECT FOR WANNABE PRINCESSES AND YOUNG ANIMAL LOVERS!WELCOME TO STARLIGHT PALACEPrincess Katie's greatest wish is to have a kitten of her own to care for. So when she discovers a litter of kittens in the forest, it's a dream come true! But back at the palace she realises that one of the kittens is missing . . . Can Katie and her best friend Becky find Pixie and bring her to safety?Short chapters, black and white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care make these the perfect choice for newly confident readers.COLLECT THEM ALL! Princess Katie and her kittens are back in:BELLA AT THE BALL - SUKI IN THE SNOW - POPPY AND THE PRINCE - RUBY AND THE ROYAL BABY

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The unprecedented advances in economic development witnessed over the past decades cannot continue if economic progress comes at the expense of the natural environment. The Sustainable Development Goals, agreed globally in 2015, define a vision of human development where economic, social and environmental domains interact to shape the prospects for future prosperity. This timely literature review highlights the contribution of economics to the study of sustainable development. It discusses some of the most influential articles on the topic by economists over the past fifty years. Environmental sustainability, an inherently interdisciplinary topic, is analysed from the perspectives of applied microeconomics, environmental and resource economics, ecological economics, development economics and public economics. Written by two subject experts, this research review is indispensable for anyone interested or working in the field.

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Every week, the comic book artist Riad Sattouf has a chat with his friend's daughter, Esther. She tells him about her life, about school, her friends, her hopes, dreams and fears, and then he works it up into a comic strip. This book consists of 52 of those strips, telling between them the story of a year in the life of this sharp, spirited and funny child. The result is a moving, insightful and utterly addictive glimpse into the real lives of children growing up in today's world.

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You will believe that a man can fly and that a Dark Knight has returned in this box set collecting two spin-off graphic novels based on Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie and Tim Burton's Batman! Superman '78 by Robert Venditti and Wilfredo Torres pits the Man of Steel against the alien menace of Brainiac, forcing Superman to make a life-changing sacrifice: leave the planet that he has come to call home in order to save it. Then, in Batman '89, original Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm and artist Joe Quinones pick up where the 1989 film left off by introducing the villainous Two-Face to the Tim Burton movie universe. This box set is a must-have for fans of the original motion pictures who want to rewatch the adventures of their favorite DC heroes again and again.

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The adorable hares from the classic Guess How Much I Love You are back in this gorgeous reissue collection containing four seasonal short stories.Big and Little Nutbrown Hare, from the multi-million-selling picture book Guess How Much I Love You, return in these four stories: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each captivating tale is seasonally themed and beautifully illustrated – perfect for sharing with your very own Little Nutbrown Hare, no matter the time of year!

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An illustrated sailing guide for beginner and expert alike--newly updated! The Complete Guide to Sailing& Seamanship is the perfect blend of captivating sea stories and essential, basic instructional methods for anyone yearning to sail. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore alike. Chapters include: Knots and Lines Sailboat Anatomy Steering & Sailing Lakes, Harbors, and Bays A Look at the Weather Charts & Navigation Anchoring, Mooring, & Berthing Sailing Gear Boat Maintenance Daily Rhythms Seamanship Basics Rules of the Road The Complete Guide to Sailing & Seamanship is enhanced with 100 original hand-drawn images by world-renowned marine illustrator Sam Manning.

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Little children will love lifting the big flaps in this beautifully illustrated book to reveal the dinosaurs hiding beneath. Diplodocus, Tyrannosaurus rex, Stegosaurus and Triceratops are among the dinosaurs playing hide-and-seek, with lively speech bubbles and holes to peep through adding to the fun.

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Little elf is hiding! Children will love peeping through each hole in this heartwarming book to try and find the elusive little elf. There are lots of surprises along the way, including reindeer and maybe even Santa. Finger trails to follow and enchanting artwork full of details to spot add to the festive fun.

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Little children will love hearing the birds sing as they press the pages of this enchanting book. Each beautifully illustrated scene has simple text and cut-out shapes to discover, and a sound button to press to hear different bird sounds including baby blackbirds tweeting, a magpie chattering, ducklings quacking and a cuckoo singing.

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This beautiful boxed set contains three simple 9-piece jigsaws and a beautifully illustrated board book. Little children will enjoy looking at the colourful scenes in the book, filled with garden animals including a fox, hedgehog, birds and snails, and then using the jigsaw pieces to recreate three scenes. Each puzzle measures 17 x 17cm when complete.

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Little puppy is hiding! Very young children will love peeping through the holes and touching the textured pages in this beautiful hide-and-seek board book, spotting tortoises, cats and dragonflies along the way. Part of a charming series for babies and toddlers, perfect for fans of That’s not my…

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Spot the difference between flocks of flamingos, adorable llamas, herds of elephants and lots more in this lively mini book, bursting with animal-themed puzzles. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that are perfect for holidays, journeys and party bags.

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Children – and adults – will love the twinkly lights that light up as you turn the pages and follow the story in this book. Mouse has no Christmas lights, so she sets out with her friend Mole and together they discover the twinkliest Christmas tree sparkling with lights. A beautiful gift and a delightful book to share during the festive season.

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This stylishly illustrated reference book probably contains every type of vehicle you’ve ever seen – and lots that you haven’t. There’s everything from rockets, racing cars and planes to tanks, trucks and Roman chariots. Every picture is labelled with its name, and there’s an index of all the names at the back of the book.

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Create dogs, meerkats, hedgehogs and more by following the simple step-by-step instructions in this pocket-sized activity book. All you need is your fingers, the ink-pad attached to the book and a felt-tip pen. Part of a range of mini paperbacks perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags.

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This lively, pocket-sized activity book is full of inspiration for drawing stick pets. Simple step-by-step instructions explain how to draw playful cats, hungry hens, slithering snakes and lots more. Part of a range of mini paperbacks perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags.

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Join Superpoop, everyone's favourite pooperhero as he faces his biggest challenge yet . . .Since joining the League of Superheroes, Superpoop has been single-handedly dealing with the town's toilet trouble. But when the mayor tasks him with protecting the museum's priceless Egyptian Golden Toilet Brush, Superpoop decides it's finally time to find a sidekick to help with these messy jobs.Superpoop puts the call out for a solid, smell-proof companion who isn't afraid of the dirty work. Will he ever find the perfect number two, or will he forever battle the city drains alone?The toot-ally hilarious and messy toilet tale is the perfect read for children (and parents) who enjoy a little potty-humour! From the creators of 101 Bums, winner of the Lollies' Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book 2022.

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A hilariously silly Christmas rhyming picture book, featuring 101 magical festive bums of all shapes and sizes! From the creators of 101 Spooky Bums and 101 Bums - winner of the Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book at the Lollies 2022Find sparkly bums, twinkly bums, jolly bums, snowy bums and lots more in this fun-filled celebration of Christmas - with an exciting festive finale!A bouncy read-aloud text and hilarious illustrations will get every child (and grown-up) giggling and excited for Christmas.With a super-shiny foil cover!

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This short book for new Christians unpacks what the Bible says about evangelism, outlines what it looks like in the local church, and offers practical suggestions for making it a part of their daily Christian life. Part of the Church Questions series.

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This minibook for new Christians unpacks the fundamentals of prayer, seeking to nurture in readers a desire to pray by showing its purpose and value in the context of the local church. Part of the Church Questions series.

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