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The Town Musicians of Bremen by Gerda Muller (Hardback, 2015)

New GCSE Maths OCR Revision Guide: Foundation - for the Grade 9-1 Course (with Online Edition) by CGP Books (Paperback, 2015)

This new edition of cgp's foundation level ocr gcse maths revision guide is bang-up-to-date for the latest 'grade 9-1' course! it's packed with concise friendly explanations of every topic backed up with plenty of step-by-step examples grade information (on the new 9-1 scale) is included to show the difficulty level of each topic and there are exam-style questions at the bottom of each page to test you on the important skills and finally a unique code is printed in the book that gives you access to the free online edition of the whole book on your pc mac or tablet!

New KS2 Maths SATS Question Book: Stretch - Ages 10-11 (for the 2021 tests) (CGP KS2 Maths SATs) Paperback - 18 Dec. 2019

This advanced level ks2 maths sats question book from cgp is targeted at pupils who are 'exceeding' the year 6 maths learning objectives (this means they've achieved all these objectives and possibly some from year 7 too) it's perfect for helping them practise all the most difficult skills without having to go back over material they've already mastered for every topic there's a wide range of realistic sats-style practice questions with detailed answers and mark schemes included at the back of the book matching study notes are available in cgp's advanced level ks2 maths sats revision book (see 9781782944188).

Alfie Gets in First Board book

Alfie has won the race to be first home but - oh no! - he&39;s slammed the front door and mum and annie rose are on the other side will he be able to solve the problem all by himself?

Elmer and Wilbur: Board Book Board book

Winter : An Anthology for the Changing Seasons

A Snow Garden and Other Stories

Robin Williams : When the Laughter Stops

With his twinkling eyes boundless energy and unrivalled natural wit robin williams was the comedian who brought laughter to a generation through roles in cherished films such as mrs doubtfire jumanji aladdin and hook he became the genial face of family comedy his child-like enthusiasm was infectious sweeping viewers away allied to his lightning-quick improvisation and ability to riff lewdly off any cue thrown at him robin was that rare thing - a true comic genius who appealed to adults and children equally he could also play it straight and empathetic depth came to him naturally a poignant performance in good will hunting won him an academy award whilst his masterfully chilling turn in psychological thriller insomnia shocked audiences and hinted at a darker side what truly caught the imagination though was his good-heartedness warmth radiated from him on-screen but he was legendary for his off-screen acts of selfless generosity where most hollywood a-listers demand outrageous pampering in their contract riders he always insisted that the production company hire a full quota of homeless people to help make his movies but behind the laughter lay a deeply troubled man and tragedy would follow at midday on 11 august 2014 robin williams was pronounced dead at his california home the verdict was suicide he had battled depression and addiction for many years and was allegedly beset by financial difficulties emily herbert's sensitive and thoughtful biography celebrates his genius and warmth but also attempts to understand what could have driven such a gentle and gifted man to so tragic an end this is robin williams the life the laughter and the deep sorrow of the man who made the world smile.

Federer Paperback - Illustrated, 5 May 2016

Roger federer is not only one of the greatest tennis players ever to pick up a racket - if not the greatest - but he is one of the global icons of our time characterised by a mixture of passion and calmness a fierce competitor with a regal bearing he is both an athlete and an ambassador a street fighter and a statesman but who is he really? and what are the experiences and influences that have shaped him into the world figure he is today?

Drums Of Autumn: (Outlander 4) Paperback - 19 Feb. 2015

The fourth novel in the bestselling outlander series how far will a woman travel to find a father a lover a destiny? across seas across time - across the grave itself it began in scotland at an ancient stone circle claire randall was swept through time into the arms of james fraser whose love for her became legend - a tale of tragic passion that ended with her return to the present to bear his child two decades later claire travelled back again to reunite with jamie this time in frontier america but claire had left someone behind in her own time - their daughter brianna now brianna has made a disturbing discovery that sends her to the stone circle and a terrifying leap into the unknown in search of her mother and the father she has never met she risks her own future to try to change history - and to save their lives but as brianna plunges into an uncharted wilderness a heartbreaking encounter may strand her forever in the past - or root her in the place she should be where her heart and soul belong.

Portraits : John Berger on Artists

John berger one of the world's most celebrated storytellers and writers on art takes us through centuries of drawing and painting revealing his lifelong fascination with a diverse cast of artists in penetrating and singular prose berger presents entirely new ways of thinking about artists both canonized and obscure from rembrandt to henry moore jackson pollock to picasso.

Gifts : 25 Projects to Make from Short Lengths of Fabric

BMW Z3 and Z4 : The Complete Story

Bmw that most performance-oriented of car companies had no affordable sports roadster in its line-up before 1995 stung into action by mazda's revival of the classic two-seater roadster the germany company quickly staked its claim with the z3 a classic long-nose short-tail design that used existing bmw mechanical hardware to good effect this new book tells the story of bmw's z3 and z4 two-seater roadsters and coupes which since 1995 have been at the forefront of the affordable sports car market the history of the z3 and both generations of z4 are covered as well as full specifications of all models; the formidable m power derivatives and a guide to buying and owning the book is profusely illustrated with over 200 colour photographs and diagrams.

Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC 107-Series 1971-1989 : The Complete Story

Braving the Wilderness: The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone Paperback – 12 Sept. 2017

A timely and important new book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities organizations and culture from the 1 bestselling author of rising strong daring greatly and the gifts of imperfection true belonging doesn't require us to change who we are it requires us to be who we are' social scientist brene brown phd lmsw has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives - experiences of courage vulnerability love belonging shame and empathy in braving the wilderness brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarisation with her trademark mix of research storytelling and honesty brown will again change the cultural conversation while mapping out a clear path to true belonging brown argues that what we're experiencing today is a spiritual crisis of disconnection and introduces four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other she writes true belonging requires us to believe in and belong to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in both being a part of something and in standing alone when necessary but in a culture that's rife with perfectionism and pleasing and with the erosion of civility it's easy to stay quiet hide in our ideological bunkers or fit in rather than show up as our true selves and brave the wilderness of uncertainty and criticism but true belonging is not something we negotiate or accomplish with others; it's a daily practice that demands integrity and authenticity it's a personal commitment that we carry in our hearts' brown offers us the clarity and courage we need to find our way back to ourselves and to each other and that path cuts right through the wilderness brown writes the wilderness is an untamed unpredictable place of solitude and searching it is a place as dangerous as it is breathtaking a place as sought after as it is feared but it turns out to be the place of true belonging and it's the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand'.

Jaguar XJR-9 Owners Workshop Manual : 1985 to 1992

World of Warcraft : Illidan

The Art of Horizon Zero Dawn Hardcover - 1 Mar. 2017

The art of horizon zero dawn is the ultimate gallery of thehotly anticipated new ip from guerrilla games (killzoneseries) it focuses on the stunning artwork used to developthe game and includes over 300 images sketches andconcept art commentary throughout from the artists andcreators this is an in-depth insight into a world asbeautiful as it is dangerous.

Heat Storm (Castle) : 9

Mary Berry: Foolproof Cooking Hardcover – Illustrated, 28 Jan. 2016

In this brand-new official tie-in to mary's much anticipated series the nation's best-loved home cook will teach you to cook with confidence with over 120 delicious recipes this book features all the recipes from the show including delicious weeknight dinners irresistible dinner party suggestions and of course plenty of tempting traybakes and biscuits for those with a sweet tooth featuring her no-nonsense tips and techniques each chapter ensures perfect results every time whatever you're cooking in addition mary's no-fuss advice will help you foolproof your kitchen - whether that's preparing ahead to entertain a crowd planning weekly family meals or ensuring your store cupboard is well stocked with mary's no-fuss guidance discover how every delicious dish can be made completely foolproof.

The Guv'nor : The Autobiography of Lenny McLean

A Field Guide To Getting Lost (Canons) Paperback - 15 Jun. 2017

In this investigation into loss losing and being lost rebecca solnit explores the challenges of living with uncertainty a field guide to getting lost takes in subjects as eclectic as memory and mapmaking hitchcock movies and renaissance paintingbeautifully written this book combines memoir history and philosophy shedding glittering new light on the way we live now.

Master of War : 1

Amid the carnage of the 100 years war - the bloodiest confilct in medieval history - a young english archer confronts his destiny england 1346 for thomas blackstone the choice is easy - dance on the end of a rope for a murder he did not commit or take up his war bow and join the king's invasion as he fights his way across northern france blackstone learns the brutal lessons of war - from the terror and confusion of his first taste of combat to the savage realities of siege warfare vastly outnumbered edward iii's army will finally confront the armoured might of the french nobility on the field of crecy it is a battle that will change the history of warfare a battle that will change the course of blackstone's life a battle that will forge a legend.

Calm Down Boris by Templar Publishing (Hardback, 2006)

The Geology of Britain by Peter Toghill (Paperback, 2002)

The Roman Mysteries: The Assassins of Rome : Book 4

Ballet Shoes Hardcover

A beautiful hardback gift edition of the beloved children&39;s book ballet shoes featuring the classic illustrations by ruth gervis elegantly designed with a cloth-bound cover and ribbon embellishment this is the perfect present for young dancers and readers or for any lover of classics ballet shoes is the story of pauline petrova and posy fossil three very different girls who were each adopted as an orphaned baby by the eccentric explorer gum after leaving the children in the care of his niece sylvia in london he returns to exploring promising to come back in five years&39; time at first the girls lead privileged and sheltered lives in the comfort of wealth but after five years go by and gum fails to return sylvia&39;s money starts to run out things begin to look bleak for sylvia and the fossil girls until they hit on an inspired idea pauline petrova and posy will take to the stage but it&39;s not long before the fossils learn that there&39;s more to being a star than they thought originally published in 1936 noel streatfeild&39;s ballet shoes is a story of family friendship and growing up that stands the test of time and is loved by generations.

Alphonse Mucha: Masterworks by Rosalind Ormiston (Hardback, 2007)

Walt Disney : The Biography

His classic films illuminated everyone' s childhood the theme parks are on every tourist itinerary the movie empire is one of hollywood' s biggest walt disney is one of the few men who unquestionably changed our culture and neal gabler is the first author to have had complete access to the disney archives enabling him to write the definitive biography of this remarkable man gabler charts disney' s journey from running a fledgling studio with short cartoons featuring mickey mouse and donald duck to the reinvention of animation with full-length films like snow white pinocchio bambi and dumbo chronicling walt' s profligacy and expansionism as well as his obsessive perfectionism when working on the briefest of sequences in fantasia gabler describes how it was left to walt' s brother roy to keep the business solvent the successes speak for themselves - disney then moved beyond animation with huge hits like mary poppins and mixed utopianism and merchandising to conceive the world' s first modern theme park disneyland in addition to the towering achievements gabler shows the dark side of walt disney - ruthless towards long-serving staff cavalier with contracts neglectful of his family - but also the vulnerability born of loneliness and ill health in an admirably balanced portrait.

The Long Walk: The True Story of a Trek to Freedom by Slavomir Rawicz (Paperback, 2007)

Behind Enemy Lines: The Autobiography of Britain's Most Decorated Living War Hero by Sir Tommy MacPherson, Richard Bath...

With three military crosses three croix de guerre a legion d'honneur and a papal knighthood for his heroics during the second world war sir tommy macpherson is the most decorated living soldier of the british army yet for 65 years the highlander's story has remained untold few know how aged 21 he persuaded 23000 ss soldiers of the feared das reich tank column to surrender or how tommy almost single-handedly stopped tito's yugoslavia annexing the whole of north-east italy twice captured he escaped both times marching through hundreds of miles of german-held territory to get home still a schoolboy when war broke out tommy quickly matured into a legendary commando and his remarkable story features a dizzyingly diverse cast of characters including winston churchill field marshal montgomery and charles de gaulle.

Obama: An Intimate Portrait : The Historic Presidency in Photographs

Beast Quest: Nanook the Snow Monster : Series 1 Book 5

Why The West Rules - For Now: The Patterns of History and what they reveal about the Future by Ian Morris (Paperback, 2011)

In the middle of the eighteenth century british entrepreneurs unleashed the astounding energies of steam and coal and the world changed forever factories railways and gunboats then propelled the west's rise to power and computers and nuclear weapons in the twentieth century secured its global supremacy today however many worry that the emergence of china and india spell the end of the west as a superpower how long will the power of the west last? in order to find out we need to know why has the west been so dominant for the past two hundred years?

The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power by Daniel Yergin (Paperback, 2009)

The Great Gatsby (Alma Classics Evergreens) Paperback - 20 Oct. 2016

Invited to an extravagantly lavish party in a long island mansion nick carraway a young bachelor who has just settled in the neighbouring cottage is intrigued by the mysterious host jay gatsby a flamboyant but reserved self-made man with murky business interests and a shadowy past as the two men strike up an unlikely friendship details of gatsby&39;s impossible love for a married woman emerge until events spiral into tragedyregarded as fitzgerald&39;s masterpiece and one of the greatest novels of american literature the great gatsby is a vivid chronicle of the excesses and decadence of the "jazz age" as well as a timeless cautionary critique of the american dream.

KS2 Maths Study Book (for the New Curriculum) by CGP Books (Paperback, 2008)

This friendly colourful book explains every maths topic children will need to understand for the key stage two sats - and it's fully up-to-date for the new curriculum for 2014 and beyond for each topic there are clear study notes covering all the important skills plus plenty of worked examples many pages include practice questions to help make sure children have mastered the key techniques (answers to these questions are included at the back of the book) and there's a page of revision summary questions at the end of each section for even more practice a cgp ks2 maths question book is also available - see 9781847621856.