A hilarious new picture book by Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently Little witch Betty makes a big mess when she tries her hand at cooking Into the cauldron goes everything from strawberry jam to slices of ham! Betty's potion keeps on growing & growing & soon it's spreading all over town But when a hungry dragon arrives on the scene can Betty's brew save the day? A spellbinding tale of magical mishaps! ...

Dear students it&s time for the final exams of the Potions class! The rules are always the same Take an ingredient marble from the dispenser & watch the others fall If you connect marbles of the same color they explode & you can take them too! Complete your potions using the marbles you collect & drink them to unleash their magical power Remember though that to win the Student of the Year award being quick won&t be enough you&ll also need to brew the most valuable potions in Potion Explosion! Players 2-4 Playing time 30-60 minutes Ages 8 ...

It’s senior year at the Horribilorum Sorcery Academy for Witty Witches & Wizards All the hard work & studying comes down to this the final exam! Under the helpful tutelage of the Headmaster players have learned how to handle volatile ingredients & turn them into fantastical potions! But only one will be at the head of the class when grades are posted In Potion Explosion 2nd Edition players take on the role of students trying to pass their final exam for the year To do this they’ll be creating potions by pulling marbles from the new plastic dispenser These represent ingredients in the various potion recipes When a marble is taken the rest slide down the ramp If two same-color marbles touch an explosion happens & the player can take those marbles too! More explosions mean more marbles & faster potion-making Each completed potion also grants a special ability when drunk At the end of the game the player that scores the most points is deemed head of the class & graduates with top honors The new edition is 100 compatible with all previous expansions It adds in a new plastic dispenser complete with storage drawer to hold the marbles between sessions ...

At the Horribilorum Sorcery Academy for Witty Witches & Wizards we are not afraid of ghosts! Potion Explosion The Fifth Ingredient introduces a new spooky ingredient Ghost Ectoplasm! But don&t panic as the new Professors will teach you how to handle it safely & use it to brew powerful new potions! This expansion for Potion Explosion steps up the game to a whole new level! Thanks to the fifth ingredient acting as a joker players can now trigger even more incredible explosions to prepare their potions Five new potions allow for even more diverse gameplay! On top of this new Professors dramatically change the way of brewing potions! ...

Huge renovations are ongoing at the Horribilorum Sorcery Academy for Witty Witches & Wizards! A new dispenser bigger halls & more players! The second expansion for the award-winning Potion Explosion The 6th Student

Includes:: a shiny new plastic dispenser & introduces a new game mode to play with 56 players! Pick marbles from one dispenser & discard them into the other but be ready for the sound of the bell! When you change classrooms the roles of the two dispensers will swap so plan ahead Also learn to brew two new potions focused on sharing Ingredients (either willingly or not) the Generosity Confection & the Concentrate of Selfishness & handle a new kind of wild Ingredient that can't be mixed with any other Ingredient Mandragora Leaves! Players 2-6 Playing time 30-45 mins Ages 8

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The Metals Die Cast range of 4” Die cast Metal figures are cool quirky & highly collectable Each figure is presented in a themed window style box which is perfect for display & for protecting the figure With subjects covering blockbuster movies & iconic pop culture characters there’s a figure for all collections! HEAVY Die cast Metal Fully assembled & ready for display No moving parts Highly collectable Colours & styles may vary ...

Sure to place perfectly on any shelf sideboard or windowsill a set of 3 ceramic potted succulents finished with a wooden tray Perfect for bringing a contemporary charm to any space Size is 215cm x 75cm x 10cm ...

In a small village a long time ago young Ryo is desperate for excitement & adventure When he sees a lone warrior chase bandits away from his home he realises how he can find it He learns the man is from a secret group of warriors known only asthe Hidden Ones' He decides immediately that he is going to leave home to train to become a fighter Setting out on his journey to find his way in the world Ryo will meet brave warriors wise hermits & heart- breaking tragedy His quest & the people he meets along the way lead him to an understanding of what it means to follow his dream & where his place in the world truly lies ...

In this new edition of Potter's 1907 work; Dr Williamson has retained the practical & philosophical traditions of the book whilst at the same time documenting recent scientific & medical research A point of reference for all those with a belief in the power of plants ...

We all use ceramics on a daily basis without thinking much about it except when it comes to a favourite mug or cup for instance Why is it a favourite? Is it that it holds just the right amount of tea or coffee? Is it that it sits comfortably in the hand with an ample handle that means that you can hold it safely? Is it the clay the cup is made from
- a fine porcelain or robust stoneware? Is it the rustic shape or refined delicate traditional or contemporary design? Maybe you just like the pattern on the outside! Whatever the reason someone will have been thinking about the ergonomics of the cup when they designed & made it & all the other ceramic items that you use to ensure they work perfectly & give you pleasure to handle & serve your food & drink in This book is a visual feast of ideas & advice to guide the maker through the process of designing & making successful functional ceramics that are practical & appealing in equal measure It adopts a low-tech approach that is understandable & accessible for all & begins with the basic questions you will need to address before you begin Each element of the process will be carefully considered from deciding the function of the item to working out proportions & making basic drawings to choosing the right clay tools & making method & finally glazing & firing including safety issues & the essential topic of suitability for food Each chapter begins by presenting a varied range of basic shapes be they thrown or hand built The next section demonstrates a wide selection of handles rims feet lids knobs spouts lips & other details that can be mixed & matched to form unique designs with personality & functionality Working the whole process out in advance can reap tremendous rewards ensuring the maker gets it right first time but also allowing the process to be repeated with minimum effort From idea to finished item this book will be the essential guide to all the techniques required to make functional ceramics that really work & give lasting pleasure to use
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