An old house full of secrets A circus troop of statues An ageing shipwreck Max Carver's new life on the coast plunges him into a mystery that has been unfolding for generations With his new friend he explores the wreck of a boat that sank many years ago in a terrible storm Everyone on board perished except for one man
- an engineer who built the lighthouse at the end of the beach During the dive Max sees something that leaves him cold & as he learns more about the wreck the chilling story of the Prince of Mist begins to unravel What's the hook? A superb novel from the multi award-winning best-selling author Carlos Ruiz Zafon author of Shadow of the Wind What are the themes? Coming of age fate justice & the struggle between good & evil Teaching points Ideal for analysing narrative structure Perfect for exploring the fantasy-horror genre Fully supported by the accompanying Teacher CD-ROM with customisable teaching resources images activities & video clips
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Pat Conroy's inspired masterpiece relates the dark & violent chronicle of an astounding family the Wingos of Colleton South Carolina No reader will forget them & no reader can remain untouched by their story All Wingos share one heritage shrimp fishing poverty & the searing memory of a single terrifying event
- the source of Tom Wingo's self-hatred & of his sister Savannah's suicidal despair To save himself & Savannah Tom confronts the past with the help of New York psychologist Susan Lowenstein As Tom & Susan unravel the bitter history of his troubled childhood in episodes of grotesque humour poignant lyricism & shattering violence the door opens vividly onto a world peopled by a cast of colourful eccentric & unforgettable characters
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Henry Stuart's life is the last great forgotten Jacobean tale Shadowed by the gravity of the Thirty Years' War & the huge changes taking place across Europe in seventeenth-century society economy politics & empire his life was visually & verbally gorgeous NOW THE SUBJECT OF BBC2 DOCUMENTARY The Best King We Never Had Henry Stuart Prince of Wales was once the hope of Britain Eldest son to James VI of Scotland James I of England Henry was the epitome of heroic Renaissance princely virtue his life set against a period about as rich & momentous as any Educated to rule Henry was interested in everything His court was awash with leading artists musicians writers & composers such as Ben Jonson & Inigo Jones He founded a royal art collection of European breadth amassed a vast collection of priceless books led grand renovations of royal palaces & mounted operatic highly politicised masques But his ambitions were even greater He embraced cutting-edge science funded telescopes & automata was patron of the North West Passage Company & wanted to sail through the barriers of the known world to explore new continents He reviewed & modernised Britain's naval & military capacity & in his advocacy for the colonisation of North America he helped to transform the world At his death aged only eighteen & considering himself to be as much a European as British he was preparing to stake his claim to be the next leader of Protestant Christendom in the struggle to resist a resurgent militant Catholicism In this rich & lively book Sarah Fraser seeks to restore Henry to his place in history Set against the bloody traumas of the Thirty Years' War the writing of the King James Bible the Gunpowder Plot & the dark tragedies pouring from Shakespeare's quill Henry's life is the last great forgotten Jacobean tale the story of a man who had he lived might have saved Britain from King Charles I his spaniels & the Civil War with its appalling loss of life his misrule engendered ...

The Handbook for Leaders The Prince is often regarded as the first true leadership book It shocked contemporary readers with its ruthless call for fearless & effective action With simple prose & straightforward logic Machiavelli's guide still has the power to surprise & inform anyone hoping to make their way in the world This keepsake edition

Includes:: an introduction by Tom Butler-Bowdon drawing out lessons for managers & business leaders & showing how The Prince remains vital reading for anyone in the realm of business or politics

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Disney celebrates a modern-day classic from the directors of The Little Mermaid & Aladdin Discover what really happened after the princess kissed the frog in an inspired twist on the world&s most famous kiss This hilarious adventure leaps off the screen with stunning animation irresistible music & an unforgettable cast of characters Enter Princess Tiana&s world of talking frogs singing alligators & lovesick fi refl ies as she embarks on an incredible journey through the mystical bayous of Louisiana Spurred on by a little bit of courage & a great big dream these new friends come to realise what&s truly important in life love family & friendship Overfloing with humour & heart The rincess & The Frog is an incredible motion picture experience your whole family will want to enjoy again & again! Actors Anika Noni Rose Terrence Howard John Goodman Keith David Oprah Winfrey Bruno Campos Jim Cummings Jenifer Lewis Jennifer Cody Elizabeth M Dampier Jerry Kernion & Breanna Brooks Director Ron Clements & John Musker Certificate Universal Suitable for All Year 2009 Screen Widescreen 1781 Languages English
- DTS-HD Master Audio (51) Additional Languages Spanish (Dutch Blu-ray only Subtitles English ; English for the hearing impaired ; Spanish (Potuguese ; Dutch Blu-ray only) Duration 1 hour & 33 minutes (approx)
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Two girls--a princess & a revolutionary--form an unexpected friendship in the launch of a charming illustrated chapter-book series Illustrations 144 pages Wunsch Emma ...

A Newbery Medalist & a Caldecott Medalist join forces to give an overscheduled princess a day off
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Bronze Medal Winner in the Picture Books Early Reader category of the 2015 Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards Once upon a time there was a Princess She had everything a little girl could ever want & she was happy That is until the fog came The Princess & the Fog is picture book to help sufferers of depression aged 5-7 cope with their difficult feelings It uses vibrant illustrations a sense of humour & metaphor to create a relatable enjoyable story that describes the symptoms of childhood depression while also providing hope that things can get better with a little help & support The story is also a great starting point for explaining depression to all children especially those who may have a parent or close family member with depression With an essential guide for parents & carers by clinical paediatric psychologists Dr Melinda Edwards MBE & Linda Bayliss this book will be of immeasurable value to anyone supporting a child with or affected by depression including social workers psychologists psychiatrists counsellors arts therapists pastoral care workers & school staff as well as parents & carers ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play From the creators of The Little Mermaid & Aladdin comes the musical animated comedy The Princess & The Frog This modern twist on a classic tale is set in the great city of New Orleans features a beautiful girl named Tiana a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again & a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana Actors Anika Noni Rose Terrence Howard John Goodman Keith David Oprah Winfrey Bruno Campos Jim Cummings Jenifer Lewis Jennifer Cody Elizabeth M Dampier Jerry Kernion & Breanna Brooks Director Ron Clements & John Musker Certificate Universal Suitable for All Year 2009 Screen Widescreen 1781 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Additional Languages English Audio Description ; Spanish Subtitles English ; English for the hearing impaired ; Spanish Duration 1 hour & 33 minutes (approx)
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A kind frog helps a princess & she makes him a promise What happens when the king tells her that she has keep her promise? Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading 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 limitednumber 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 Princess & the Frog is a Level 2 Read it yourself book ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction & can read short simple sentences with help

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