With an introduction by Robert Macfarlane Shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize & winner of the Hawthornden Prize I had attached myself to the birds I couldn't move on until the birds moved on & the birds couldn't move on without the spring One winter after an enforced period of recuperation William Fiennes finds himself restless & yearning for adventure He travels to Texas where he begins a quest to trace the million-strong flocks of snow geese making their spring flight thousands of miles north to the Arctic tundra On his epic journey he meets people from every walk of life from ex-nuns to train fanatics & their stories resound with the longing to arrive at the right place in the world Shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize & winner of the Hawthornden Prize The Snow Geese is a poignant & lyrical paean to the richness & wonder of the world around us A unique blend of autobiography travel & nature writing this is a classic tale of belonging & the inescapable lure of home ...

When her family's circumstances suddenly change Abi finds herself moving to the large & intimidating local high school She's pretty nervous on her first day but soon meets someone she thinks she could be friends with
- even best friends But as the two girls bond over Abi's treasured snow globe prejudices & stereotypes might just tear them apart There's a lot to learn about friendships & forgiveness Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant & dyslexic readers aged 8
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Brilliantly written literary fiction with the tension & twists of a thriller 416 pages Henshaw Mark ...

One September the writer & explorer Peter Matthiessen set out with field biologist George Schaller to journey 250 miles through the Himalayas to the Crystal Mountain on the Tibetan plateau They wanted to study the wild blue sheep the bharal but also hoped to see the snow leopard a creature so rarely spotted as to be nearly mythical The Snow Leopard is not only an exquisite book of natural history but an extraordinary account of an inner journey ; a 'true pilgrimage a journey of the heart' ...

From the fabulous partnership of award-winning author Jim Helmore & the brilliant Richard Jones comes a stunning book about ...

Wrap up warmly & join Gerda on her quest to rescue her best friend from the icy clutches of the wicked Snow Queen This charming retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale is beautifully complemented by the magical illustrations of Alan Marks With sturdy board pages so the book can be enjoyed time & time again ...

Follow Gerda on her quest to save her best friend from the evil Snow Queen's frozen palace in this lyrical retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale beautifully illustrated by Elena Selivanova stunning pictures combined with simple text brings this magical tale to life ...

Join Gerda on her quest to save her best friend from the evil Snow Queen in this enchanting retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale This beautiful 30-piece jigsaw & picture book are gorgeously illustrated by Elena Selivanova A superb combination of reading & interaction & a delightful way for children to enjoy this classic story Illustrations Full colour throughout ...

When Kai is cursed by a magic mirror he can no longer perceive goodness in anything
- not his best friend Gerda nor the roses in
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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 The second installment to the wintry wonderland epic The Snow Queen This time we follow Orm as he exaggerates his exploits during THE SNOW QUEEN creating a web of lies in which he single-handedly defeated the treacherous Queen He claims he is destined to marry the princess & inherit great power & riches but where will Orms stories lead him? In this lively & perilous adventure Orm learns that friends happiness & true love cannot be won through deceit ...