Help your child get to the top of the class fast with this Eyewitness Project Book on Stars & Planets. Watch your child take their knowledge of Stars & Planets to the next level using this fill-in home-study workbook. They'll test their knowledge & train their brains with hands-on activities, amazing stickers & quick-fire quiz pages. Then turn the special wheel & pick up 100s of amazing facts fast. Do the activities together & encourage your child to practise essential skills at home to keep them one step ahead of the class. Fun-filled curriculum based exercises will help them progress with complete confidence. Reward stickers, a progress chart & pull-out certificate make learning about Stars & Planets fun & easy! ...

This is a new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to stars & planets you will find. From the planet Jupiter to a refracting telescope, discover all about the stars & planets in our solar system & the equipment you need to spot them. Each of the planets is illustrated & described in incredible detail while the complex process of locating planets in the night sky is made simple through charts, maps & diagrams. You'll find star charts to help you to locate & identify constellations & individual stars. Interesting features in the sky are examined in a monthly guide, complemented by absorbing accounts of all 88 constellations & the objects they contain. It is perfect for beginners or intermediate astronomers & pocket-sized so you can take it outside. ...

From the planets in our solar system to the constellations that brighten up the night skies, leaf through ” Nature Guide Stars & Planets”, a beautiful guide to our solar system & beyond. Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, ” Stars & Planets” is expertly written & packed full of stunning images that reveal the intricate details & unique characteristics of our stars & planets. This guide will give you knowledge of the galaxy at your fingertips. With information on the tools & techniques you`ll need to observe the night skies & a guide to all 88 constellations, ” Nature Guide Stars & Planets” is the ideal identification guide to keep in your pocket. ...

Stars of Big Cat Diary is the companion book by Jonathan & Angela Scott detailing the evolution of the successful BBC series since 1996. Illustrated with glossy photographs of some of the big cats from the programme, the guide also describes how the series was filmed & profiles some of the filming destinations. Each of the nine chapters is dedicated to an individual series, culminating in the successful Big Cat Week & Big Cat Live programmes, & has stunning accompanying photography, commentary on the storylines of the series & extensive detail on the filming techniques used. An ideal gift for anyone who watched the programme or is interested in the big cats of the African plains. ...

Whether you are thinking about running a B&B or have already made the decision & are ready to start planning your business, this book will tell you all you need to know. If you are already established with a B & B, it will help you provide quality accommodation & maximize your earnings & occupancy rates. Their book will help you in:
- Planning & preparing your business, including defining your market, budgeting, pricing, regulation & compliance, accounting & taxation.
- Deciding what to offer
- in guest bedrooms & for meals & drinks.
- Dealing with practicalities, such as managing reservations & keeping records, taking payments, maintaining safety & security.
- Marketing your B&B
- setting your strategy, networking & making local contacts, advertising & PR, creating your own website.
- Expanding your business & ultimately selling it. Also included is direction to a dedicated website to support you as you build your successful B&B business. This second edition has been completely & thoroughly revised & updated to include, amongst other new material, important changes in the area of regulation.






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Learn over 50 essential words & how to put them together to make yourself understood. This 2-hour basic introduction to Korean with the Michel Thomas Method will get you speaking the language immediately: no books, no pens, no memorizing
- just listen, connect & speak. How does it work? During the course, you will join Michel Thomas teachers Dr Jieun Kiaer & Hugh Flint, & two students in a live lesson, hearing both their successes & their mistakes to keep you motivated & involved throughout the course. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases by listening & thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or memorizing. Why is the method so successful? The Michel Thomas Method was perfected over 50 years by celebrated psychologist & linguist Michel Thomas. This unique method works with your brain & draws on the principles of instructional psychology. Knowledge is structured & organised so that you assimilate the language easily & don`t forget it. The method breaks down the language into building blocks that are introduced sequentially in such a way that you create your response & move on to ever-more-complex sentences. You`ll stick with it because you`ll love it. Where do I go nextstart Korean provides two hours of introduction to the language with the Michel Thomas Method. The Total course will be available soon. Please check back regularly.
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Learn over 50 essential words at the heart of Norwegian & how to put them together to make yourself understood. This 2-hour basic introduction to Norwegian with the Michel Thomas Method will get you speaking the language immediately: no books, no pens, no memorizing
- just listen, connect & speak. How does it work? During the course, you will join Michel Thomas Method teacher Angela Shury-Smith & two students in a live lesson, hearing both their successes & their mistakes to keep you motivated & involved throughout the course. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases by listening & thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or memorizing. Why is the method so successful? The Michel Thomas Method was perfected over 50 years by celebrated psychologist & linguist Michel Thomas. This unique method works with your brain & draws on the principles of instructional psychology. Knowledge is structured & organised so that you assimilate the language easily & don`t forget it. The method breaks down the language into building blocks that are introduced sequentially in such a way that you create your response & move on to ever-more-complex sentences. You`ll stick with it because you`ll love it. Where do I go next? Start Norwegian provides two hours of introduction to the language with the Michel Thomas Method. The Total course will be available soon. Please check back regularly.
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Imray's 2000-series small format UK charts are comprehensive & easy-to-use sailing charts for popular British waters. Published as small (A2) sheets on rip-proof, waterproof paper, they are ideal to be used on small tables or in cockpits. They show detailed coastline & depth information, & are constantly corrected to reflect latest information. Designed primarily for yachtsmen, they are comprehensive without being unnecessarily cluttered. Approved for use with Yeoman plotters, Imray 2000 series charts include Yeoman reference points, & are based on the WGS84 datum for GPS compatibility. They are also approved for small craft use by the MCA. Charts are fully updated to the latest printing date, & often include further corrections on a separate sheet. Subsequent corrections can be found on the Imray website. Base cartography uses contours, several levels of colour shading, & spot measurements to indicate depth relative to Lowest Astronomical Tide, including distinct colour highlighting for tidally-covered l&. A large number of hatchings & markings are used to indicate coast types, salt flats, marshl&, reefs, etc. Compliant IALA ' System A' buoys are clearly marked, & indications of other navigational aides such as light floats are given where possible. Lighthouses are clearly marked with arcs of visibility. A complex & comprehensive system of symbols is used to indicate all types of submerged obstructions, including wrecks, rocks, pipelines & cables, with depths where known. Flood tides, eddies races, ebb tide streams & other current information is given. A wide range of symbols indicate onshore features, anchorages, harbour details & other points of note. Danger areas, restricted areas & traffic zones are all shown. ...

This is the official course book for Levels 1 & 2 of the RYA National Powerboat Scheme (formally Powerboat Practical Course Notes). It goes through everything you need to know as a novice powerboater, from basics such as the boat & the equipment you need, through to berthing & man overboard techniques. Jon Mendez developed an interest in boats at a young age with friends & family on the River Thames & has been teaching professionally for the last ten years. Jon is a RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Examiner & a Powerboat Trainer, & was the RYA Chief Powerboat Instructor. His work has taken him across the world from Scotland to New Zealand skippering yachts of up to 40m. He now runs his own marine business doing what he enjoys most working with boats, people & having fun on the water. ...

” Topsy & Tim Start School” by Jean & Gareth Adamson helps children start school. ” Topsy & Tim Start School” is a perfect, reassuring picture book for children who are just about to start school. Along with favourite characters Topsy & Tim, children will learn what to expect in lessons, in the playground
- even in the canteen
- &, more importantly, that school can be fun! The Topsy & Tim books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork, but they remain instantly recognisable & trusted characters that parents will remember from their own childhoods. This edition also

Includes:: a puzzle & a map of Topsy & Tim`s village that parents can use to teach their children basic map skills & directions. Topsy & Tim have all sorts of new experiences
- just like you! Find out what happens on the twins` first day at school. Jean & Gareth Adamson have sold over 21 million copies in fifty years of their iconic ” Topsy & Tim” books, the most popular titles were re-issued in April 2008.” Topsy & Tim” help guide children through various `new experiences`, such as a new baby in ” Topsy & Tim: The New Baby” & recycling in ” Topsy & Tim Go Green”, with captivating storylines fun characters & engaging pictures. Other ” Topsy & Tim” titles available from Ladybird: ” Topsy & Tim: Help a Friend”; ” Topsy & Tim: Go on a Train”; ” Topsy & Time Meet the Police”; ” Topsy & Tim: Go to the Doctor”; ” Topsy & Tim: Go to the Dentist”; ” Topsy & Tim: Go to the Zoo”; ” Topsy & Tim Visit London”; ” Topsy & Tim: Go on an Aeroplane”; ” Topsy & Tim: Go Camping”; ” Topsy & Tim Safety First”; ” Topsy & Tim: The New Baby”; ” Topsy & Tim Meet the Firefighters”; ” Topsy & Tim have Itchy Heads”; ” Topsy & Tim: Play Football”; ” Topsy & Tim: Buckets & Spades”; ” Topsy & Tim: Car Games”; ” Topsy & Tim: little Shoppers”; ” Topsy & Tim: At the Farm”; &, ” Topsy & Tim: Little Lost Rabbit”. It also
Includes:: ” Topsy & Tim: The Big Surprise”; ” Topsy & Tim: Go to the Park”; ” Topsy & Tim: Look After their Pets”; ” Topsy & Tip: Have Chickenpox”; ” Topsy & Tim: Make a New Friend”; ” Topsy & Tim: Busy Builders”; ” Topsy & Tim”; ” Meet the Police”; ” Topsy & Tim: Red Boots, Yellow Boots”; ” Topsy & Tim Sticker Storybook: Start School”; ” Topsy & Tim: Learn to Swim”; ” Topsy & Tim: Have a Birthday Party”; ” Topsy & Tim Sticker Storybook: Have a Happy Birthday”; ” Topsy & Tim: Go to Hospital”; ” Topsy & Tim Go for Gold”; ” Topsy & Tim Sticker Storybook: Go on an Aeroplane”; ” Start School with Topsy & Tim: Wipe Clean First Writing”; & ” Start School with Topsy & Tim: Wipe Clean First Numbers”.





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