Move over Mr Chips Kidson had everything that central casting requires of a legendary schoolmaster a passion for his subject a brilliant didactic style a silly walk a smelly spaniel breath-taking rudeness eccentric mannerisms & catchphrases a maverick attitude towards authority & above all a deep empathy loyalty & dedication towards his boys He had an extraordinary influence on his pupils
- David Cameron the Archbishop of Canterbury Johnnie Boden Nicky Henderson Sir Matthew Pinsent ' Lupin' & Dominic West among them This unique portrait features recollections & vignettes of incidents in the classroom & the tutorial As Kidson was an inspirational History Beak (master) history is a strong theme throughout the book & through Kidson's life story we get a vivid social history of the latter part of the twentieth century where the themes of education culture teaching adolescence discipline mentorship pronunciation parenting & old age are all examined
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Exclusively available via Nemesis Now this enigmatic box is cast in high-quality resin before being given a bronze finish & painstakingly h&-painted Covered in complex interlocking parts this box has a multitude of cogs wheels rods & pipes covering its surface mechanisms powered by a small tank of steam The hinges & latch blend in elegantly Within the box a spacious interior is lined with bronze checker plate providing plenty of room to keep your most secret inventions Can you unlock the secrets of the Enigma Vault? ...

A foundational moment in the history of modern European thought the Enlightenment continues to be a reference point for philosophers scholars & opinion-formers To many it remains the inspiration of our commitments to the betterment of the human condition To others it represents the elevation of one set of European values to the world many of whose peoples have quite different values But what is the relationship between the historical Enlightenment & the idea of ' Enlightenment' & can these two understandings be reconciled? In this Very Short Introduction John Robertson offers a concise historical introduction to the Enlightenment as an intellectual movement of eighteenth-century Europe Discussing its intellectual achievements he also explores how its supporters exploited new ways of communicating their ideas to a wider public creating a new 'public sphere' for critical discussion of the moral economic & political issues facing their societies ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Regarded as the founder of Neo-Platonism Plotinus (AD 204-70) was the last great philosopher of antiquity producing 0works that proved in many ways a precursor to Renaissance thought Plotinus was convinced of the existence of a state of supreme perfection & argued powerfully that it was necessary to guide the human soul towards this state Here he outlines his compelling belief in three increasingly perfect levels of existence
- the Soul the Intellect & the One
- & explains his conviction that humanity must strive to draw the soul towards spiritual transcendence A fusion of Platonism mystic passion & Aristotelian thought The Enneads offers a highly original synthesis of early philosophical & religious beliefs which powerfully influenced later Christian & Islamic theology

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The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch This foul fiend
- the greediest croc in the whole river
- wants

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Phizzwhizzing new cover look & branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! The Enormous Crocodile is planning what to have for his lunch This foul fiend
- the greediest croc in the whole river
- wants to eat something juicy & delicious His teeth sparkle like knives in the sun & he's getting hungrier & hungrier But what can the greedy grumptious brute guzzle up? Beware
- he's looking for someone someone who looks a lot like YOU!'A true genius Roald Dahl is my hero'
- David Walliams Look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store & Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! an HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits Listen to THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE & other Roald Dahl audiobooks read by some very famous voices including Kate Winslet David Walliams & Steven Fry
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Each title in this series is a classic story or fable retold with simple text to delight & inspire any child who is just beginning to read ...

This is the classic story of " The Enormous Turnip" retold with simple text & delightful illustrations When the farmer can't pull a turnip out of the ground he enlists his entire family to help him But just how big can a turnip grow? First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop reading stamina & include character sheets or maps & the main story This title is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton ...

Based on the traditional fairy tale The Enormous Turnip this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home Find out what happens when a very very large turnip doesn't want to be pulled out of the ground! Part of the Ladybird First Favourite Tales series
- a perfect introduction to fairy tales for preschoolers
- this hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm & rhyme to delight young children Ideal for reading aloud & sharing with 2-4 year olds

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Based on the classic fairy tale When an old man plants some turnip seeds one of the turnips grows ENORMOUS! How will he ever get it out of the ground? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling series For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop & improve their reading skills Each Read it yourself book is very carefully written to include many key high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced & practised throughout Simple sentences & frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers & the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent fluent reading Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants & can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school Further content

Includes:: comprehension puzzles helpful notes for parents carers & teachers & book band information for use in schools The Enormous Turnip is a Level 1 Read it yourself title suitable for very early readers who have had some initial reading instruction & are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories Each story is told very simply using a small number of frequently repeated words

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