Jimi dreams of playing in the all-white kit of the Lions of Senegal but he can't see how his dream will ever come true Even though he is the best footballer in the region the bigger boys never let him play with them But can he change their minds? With huge support from his family Jimi finds that there is nothing that he can't achieve! Interwoven with lots of facts about the history of African football & African-born footballing superstars such as Didier Drogba Samuel Eto Patrick Viera & Yaya Toure this book is ideal to engage reluctant reading football fans Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant & dyslexic readers aged 8 ...

One day a young man decides that he wants a lion tattoo But as the tattooist begins her work the young man feels the pain of the needle & decides that his lion doesn't need a tailor a stomachor a mane! Based on a tale by Rumi this hilarious picture book for adult readers is guaranteed to make you think ...

From the author of international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance comes this rhyming board book story about a brave little lion who dares to be different Leo isn't like other lion cubs Instead of chasing zebras & antelopes he wants to make friends with them But can a lion who's so different ever fit in with the rest of his pride? Learn how Leo's kindness brings happiness to the jungle in this colourful picture book story Winner of the Red House Children's Book Award ...

A feel-good rhyming story about a brave little lion who dares to be different
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A stunning new edition of this timeless classic This is the best loved of all the Chronicles of Narnia
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A beautiful paperback edition of The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe book two in the classic fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia This edition is complete with cover & interior art by the original illustrator Pauline Baynes Four adventurous siblings-Peter Susan Edmund & Lucy Pevensie- step through a wardrobe door & into the land of Narnia a land frozen in eternal winter & enslaved by the power of the White Witch But when almost all hope is lost the return of the Great Lion Aslan signals a great change & a great sacrifice The Lion the Witch & the Wardrobe is the second book in C S Lewis's classic fantasy series which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years This is a st&-alone read but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm pick up The Horse & His Boy the third book in The Chronicles of Narnia ...

A beautiful pocket-sized edition of the much-loved children's classic The most loved of all the Chronicles this wonderful tale can be enjoyed again & again Lucy steps into the Professor's wardrobe but steps out again into a snowy forest She's stumbled upon the magical world of Narnia land of unicorns centaurs fauns! & the wicked White Witch who terrorises all Lucy soon realises that Narnia & in particular Aslan the great Lion needs her help if the country's creatures are ever going to be free again ...

Through twelve generations of the Blanxart family The Lions of Catalunya follows the tumultuous story of Barcelona From bloody open warfare & unexpected terrorist atrocities through plague & family trials via joyous celebrations of a unique culture this fast-paced history of Barcelona as experienced by one family involved in every twist & turn of fate reflects modern world challenges & forms a powerful background to the independence debate The vibrant Barcelona region has a long & rich history & its current quest for independence is based on this graphic & gripping history ...

Fully updated to contain Sir Ian Mc Geechan's reflections on the 2017 Lions tour to New Zealand 2017 saw the latest contest between the British Lions & New Zealand
- the ultimate rugby clash between the northern & southern hemisphere Ian Mc Geechan is the ' Ultimate Lion' & no one could have done more than Mc Geechan to promote the magic of the Lions Mc Geechan played for the Lions in their unbeaten 1974 tour of South Africa & again in the 1977 tour of New Zealand Subsequently he has been the head coach on four Lions tours In this unique & fascinating book which celebrates the immensity of rugby at the top level Ian Mc Geechan uses his own coaching notes to provide his special insight & background into what it means to be a Lion By looking at various themes such as selection how to create the right environment & how to build the players into what he describes as ' Test-match animals' the reader learns how some of the most successful Lions tours in history were built Writing always with passion for his various themes it is easy to see how he inspired his players to extraordinary physical endeavour Rich in anecdote as well as facts Mc Geechan brings to life many of the rugby legends with whom he played or coached
- including Gareth Edwards Gavin Hastings Martin Johnson & Paul O' Connell amongst others Hugely readable The Lions When the Going Gets Tough splendidly conveys the massive excitement that is generated whenever there is a Lions tour

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play A highly skilled bodyguard sets about avenging his brother&s murder only to discover the web of lies is spread wider than he thought He soon uncovers a ring of corruption extending to the highest levels of society & government ...