' Having been asked many times if he could recommend a definitive guide to use of our glorious language & not satisfied that the right book existed Lamb wrote it himself'
- Yorkshire Post Written by the President of the Queen's English Society & covering all of the basics this clear & practical guide will teach anyone how to write & use English correctly What is good English & why do we need it? The Queen's English shows how the English language used properly has great power to instruct move & entertain people but used incorrectly can lead to a lack of clarity & confusion This book informs in a light-hearted way reminding readers how to use the basics of grammar punctuation & spelling as well as further teaching them new tips & tricks of style rhetoric vocabulary & the use of foreign phrases to give their writing & speech a stylish & impressive flair The book also shows the perils of using language incorrectly offering extremely (if unintentionally) humorous examples of where bad English can cause one thing to mean something entirely different! Authoritative yet entertaining & illustrated with pithy drawings this is the ideal book for anyone who strives for clear stylish & accurate communication
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A stunning novel set in the Tudor court from the Sunday Times No 1 bestseller Philippa Gregory I would have been a fool indeed ...

With a Jon Klassen appeal Steve Antony is the one to watch A naughty swan steals the Queen's handbag so naturally the Queen races after it She follows it all around the United Kingdom in various modes of transport including an Aston Martin car a motorbike a Red Arrow plane a speedboat a train & a horse Taking in sights such as Stonehenge Snowdonia Giants Causeway Edinburgh Castle Oxford & then arriving back in London this chase

Includes:: the Queen's butler & an awful lot of policemen A witty & stylish celebration of the United Kingdom & the Queen Praise for The Queen's Hat ' This is a wonderful romp of a read that's a great introduction to London royalty & all that makes Britain great'
- Sun' this picture book is hard to beat for its sweet simplicity & charming monochromatic drawings'
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A witty & stylish celebration of London the Queen & the royal family's new baby & with a celebratory sparkly red foiled cover A sudden gust of wind sets off a marvellous London adventure for the Queen the Queen's men & one very special hat So let's follow one determined daredevil queen through the zoo over Tower Bridge & up Big Ben just where will that hat land? Winner of the Evening Standard's Oscar's First Book prize & shortlisted for the Waterstone's Children's Book prize with a Jon Klassen appeal Steve Antony a debut author-illustrator is the one to watch ' This is a wonderful romp of a read that's a great introduction to London royalty & all that makes Britain great'
- The Sun' this picture book is hard to beat for its sweet simplicity & charming monochromatic drawings'
- The Times

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It's a busy year for the Queen
- she has lots of important events to attend Meanwhile a little girl is wondering what knickers
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Harmony's uncle sends her on a treasure trail
- which disappointingly ends in her finding a 50p piece But the coin is a magic one
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The Queen is fed up with Snow White She's so sickeningly soppy & trilling & she turns her father the King into a gibbering fool So when a run-of-the-mill magic mirror tells the Queen that Snow White is more beautiful than she is Snow White has got to go! Laugh-out-loud comedy from a hugely popular author Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant & dyslexic readers of 8 ...

A celebration of these great royal palaces & their history in three films presented by Fiona Bruce Fiona tells the fascinating stories behind the creation of Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle & the Palace of Holyroodhouse & leading experts share their knowledge of the Kings & Queens whose vision & taste left their mark on these exceptional buildings As Fiona takes us on a journey through 1000 years of history we discover some of the great treasures from the Royal Collection housed within three world-famous landmarks His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales introduces the royal palaces & tells us of the place they have in the life of the Monarchy & in the history of Britain ...

This collection celebrates the inimitable directorial style of Quentin Tarantino with five of his greatest films RESERVOIR DOGS (1992) concerns a group of criminals who carry out a jewel heist which results in a battle with the police to secure an escape Suspicions are aroused at the readiness of the police & an informer is sought PULP FICTION (1994) is a breathtaking tribute to old dime store novels about small time hoods & dangerous criminals It features deftly woven plotlines creating a mythic Los Angeles underworld of drug dealers molls affable hitmen restaurant-robbing lovers & a boxer out to scam the mob on his last professional bout JACKIE BROWN (1997) is an air hostess who supplements her income by carrying large amounts of cash between Mexico & the US for a gun dealer After being arrested at the airport she can only gain her freedom by shopping the gun dealer knowing that if she does he will kill her KILL BILL VOL1 (2003) follows the story of &the Bride& Once part of a group of top female assassins called the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad she realises that she&s pregnant & decides to leave assume a new identity & get married This does not sit well with Bill her former boss who tracks her down on her wedding day KILL BILL VOL2 (2004) continues the Bride&s path of vengeance begun in the first volume Now she hunts down Elle Driver (aka & California Mountain Snake&) Budd (aka & Sidewinder&) & their leader Bill (aka & Snake Charmer&) ...

From the sands of Alexandria via the Renaissance palaces of the Medicis to our own times this spiritual adventure story traces the profound influence of Hermes Trismegistus -- the 'thrice-great one' as he was often called -- on the western mind For centuries his name ranked among the most illustrious of the ancient world Considered by some a contemporary of Moses & a forerunner of Christ this almost mythical figure arose in fourth century BC Alexandria from a fusion of the Egyptian god Thoth & the Greek god Hermes Master of magic writing science & philosophy Hermes was thought to have walked with gods & be the source of the divine wisdom granted to man at the dawn of time Gary Lachman has written many books exploring ancient traditions for the modern mind In The Quest for Hermes Trismegistus he brings to life the mysterious character of this great spiritual guide exposing the many theories & stories surrounding him & revitalizing his teachings for the modern world Through centuries of wars conquests & religious persecutions the fragile pages of the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus have still survived This is a book for all thinkers & enquirers who want to recover that lost knowledge & awaken a shift in human consciousness ...