An engaging easy-to-use & informative biography of Shakespeare with humorous illustrations So what was it like to live in Shakespeare's time? What do we actually know about him? & how does someone become that famous? These are just a few of the questions addressed in this lively & accessible book on the life & works of William Shakespeare by award-winning author Michael Rosen Ideal for browsing the text is divided into clear sections &

Includes:: studies of four of Shakespeare's plays intriguing facts & information about Shakespeare himself & the world at this time accompanied by a useful timeline

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A practical guide to attacking the most common of phobias fear of failure A practical guide to attacking the most common of phobias fear of failure Since its publication in 2011 What's Stopping You? has offered readers a hard look at the quality of their careers & personal lives For those who'd give themselves a solid "C" this brutally honest guide to taking stock also offers the keys to self-improvement By dismantling the fear inhibiting all achievement fear of failure author Robert Kelsey offers a set of seven steps designed to help readers map out their actions & attain what once seemed elusive milestones Written for the frustrated underachiever or anyone who feels like one this unique book addresses can the real obstacles hindering both professional & personal growth

Includes:: a new chapter with tactics for overcoming a fear of failure Explores methods for dealing with different types of people in a host of situations such as getting a new job pitching for new work making presentations or communicating clearly in an argument With a Foreword by one of Britain's most successful businessman Luke Johnson this unique handbook to overcoming the most basic of fears is a must for anyone who would like to upgrade the quality of their life

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Full of fun What's the time Maisy? is a colourful interactive introduction to telling the time with everyone's favourite character Each page of this colourful large-format board book has a die-cut window revealing a chunky clunky clock with real hands & cogs that can be turned to show the time At eight o'clock Maisy gets up & decides what to wear; at ten o'clock she goes shopping & at twelve o'clock she has lunch New time-tellers can follow Maisy right the way through her day to bedtime at seven o'clock turning the hands & telling the time with Maisy! ...

A fabulous finger puppet interpretation of this evergreen children's game Follow Mr Wolf & Little Wolf through the hours in their day from waking up to the all-important dinner time Digital & analogue clocks on each page help us learn to tell the time ...

What's the time Mr Wolf? It's story time with Debi Gliori! Accompany Mr Wolf as he goes about his daily routine from breakfast to bedtime
- & get to know the real Mr Wolf! Little ones will enjoy recognising familiar faces from a plethora of nursery rhymes including Little Red Riding Hood (masquerading as the post girl) three cheeky little pigs (who make prank calls) a cat who's a dab hand at the fiddle plus four & twenty blackbirds An enchantingly original story inspired by the well-known playground tag game this is also perfect for practising telling the time The stunning artwork reveals something new with every reading & the many fabulous details will keep you turning the pages again & again
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In this captivating sculpture Jim Shore features the King of Pumpkin Town discovering just how fun Christmas can be In this Nightmare Before Christmas figurine you can almost hear Jack Skellington singing as he uncovers the delight of the holiday Unique variations should be expected as this product is hand painted Packed in a branded gift box Not a toy or children&s product Intended for adults only Disney Traditions figurine Designed by Jim Shore Folk art inspired patterns with bold colours Each figurine is h&-painted Branded Gift box ...

What&s Up is a fast card-flipping game in which you race to collect sets of birds first To set up shuffle the thirty double-sided cards then lay them out on the table in a grid Each card features 1-3 birds in one of four colors — red green yellow violet — with the reverse of the card having either the same number of birds in a different color or the same color of birds in a different number Thus each number color combination appears five times in the deck On a turn choose a card in the grid then flip it over If you can add it to your collection do so; if not return the bird to the grid with the newly revealed side face up Your goal is to collect sets of birds in a single color with you needing to take the single bird first then the pair then the triplet The first player to collect 2-4 sets wins with the number being dependent on the number of players Watch what others do remember what was flipped where & play the odds when deciding to flip the birds! ...

" What&s up doc?" Jim Shore brings his unmistakable artistic style to the beloved cartoon characters of Looney Tunes in his whimisical new collection & what better place to start than Bugs Bunny the carrot munching ringleader of Merrie Melodies Unique variations should be expected as product is hand painted Item is packed in a branded craft box Not a toy or children&s product Intended for adults only ...

Approximately 14 million people in the UK live with some form of bladder complaint This equates to over one in five people so even if you don't personally experience the embarrassing & intrusive symptoms of bladder dysfunction it is likely that you know someone who does Bladder dysfunction does not discriminate as these problems affect all ages & genders Despite the fact that these health issues are very common it can be difficult to discuss them with family friends & even a doctor Many people suffer needlessly in silence even though there is now a wide range of investigations & treatments that can lead to effective & long-lasting symptom relief This book guides you through the different conditions associated with bladder dysfunction how you can help yourself what to expect if you need to undergo investigations & the numerous evidence-based treatments that are available
- both mainstream & complementary
- so that you will no longer need to feel reluctant to broach the subject with your GP
- meaning you can find your way back to good health


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This book is written for the millions of people worldwide who suffer from gut problems; from burping & acid reflux to abdominal pain & flatulence through to diarrhoea bloating & constipation What happens between eating your food & it coming out the other end can sometimes be a source of daily discomfort & embarrassment Health journalist Jo Waters & Gastroenterologist Professor Julian Walters look at possible causes of your gut troubles
- some of them minor & others more serious
- & how to address them Whether you bloat after eating pasta or bread suffer cramping diarrhoea when you are stressed out get constipated when you're on holiday or just feel fatigued by your grumbling guts they show what the options are for diagnosis symptom improvement & tackling the underlying causes

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