The discovery earlier this year in Winchester of human remains, almost certainly of Alfred the Great or his eldest son, has sparked renewed interest in England's most celebrated monarch. King Alfred's historical achievements, saving his kingdom from invasion by marauding Vikings & attempting both to expand & educate his realm, made him the founding mythic figure of Engl&. The only English sovereign ever to be called 'the Great'
- despite the fact that he was never even king of all England
- Alfred used to be remembered as much through the stories told about him as his recorded accomplishments. This book offers a vivid picture of Alfred & his Engl&, a place snatched from extinction at the hands of Viking invaders, but also of the way that history is written, & how much myth has to do with that. The book brings this story right up to date with the tale of the strange journey of Alfred's mortal remains, & their final discovery in his capital of Winchester.

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Alfred is the only English king ever to be called ' Great'. It was not a title given by political supporters, not the sycophantic gift of an official biographer, nor a self-styled title. It was the gift of history. Justin Pollard's enthralling, authoritative account befits Alfred
- a soldier, a scholar & statesman like no other in English history. His rule spanned troubled times. His shores were under constant threat from Viking marauders & he faced turmoil at home. Soon after he began his rule a conspiracy erupted & he was hounded out of his kingdom into solitary exile in forests & fens. But his ambition was not felled by adversity. Alone in this damp, dangerous, half-world of bogs & quicksand Alfred looked within & found the motivation to create a new type of nation. Drawing on the latest historical, textual & archaeological research Justin Pollard radically reassesses the key moments in Alfred's life. He offers a new interpretation of what caused this most remarkable king to begin the formation of England & how it coloured the subsequent history of the Western World down to the present day. This book has 384 pages & is 2.3 x 13 x 19.7 cm
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The Algarve Marco Polo Spiral Guide is a compact travel guide for people who have little time to prepare for a trip, don't want to miss anything, like to be inspired by great ideas for exciting days out & love all things ultra-practical & easy to use. ...

This title is part of a series of three photocopiable maths activity books for secondary schools & home study. Each book contains over 50 pages of photocopiable activities that cover the key objectives of the Algebra strand for year 8 at Key Stage 3. Included are fresh ideas for whole-class oral & mental maths starter activities (as recommended by the framework). Each activity is divided into three progressive steps, providing opportunities for differentiating the work. Included also are extension activities which reinforce & develop the pupils learning. The books are also compatible with the 5-14 Guidelines for Scotland & the Curriculum for Northern Irel&. ...

A photocopiable literacy activity book for Key Stage 3 students in Year 8. It seeks to cover the key objectives of the Sentence Level" strand of the National Literacy Strategy framework. There are over 50 pages of photocopiable activities, & minimal teacher preparation is required. Each topic section

Includes:: a "lesson starter" to use with the whole class (an OHP sheet, a handout or cards), a consolidation activity to reinforce the skill, & an extension activity to challenge more able pupils. There are notes for teachers. The text is part of a series in which there is one book for each year group at Key Stage 3, from Year 7 to Year 9.

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When the frail, trembling figure of Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic flame in Atlanta in 1996, a TV audience of up to 3 billion people was once again gripped by the story of the world's most famous sporting icon. The man who had once been reviled for his refusal to fight for his country & for his fast-talking denunciation of his opponents was now almost universally adored, the true cost of his astonishing boxing career clear to see.

In Jonathan Eig's ground-breaking biography, backed up with much detailed new research specially commissioned for this book, we get a stunning portrait of one of the most significant personalities of the second half of the twentieth century. We are not only taken inside the ring for some of the most famous bouts in boxing history, we also learn about his personal life, his finances, his faith & the moments when the first signs of his physical decline began to show. Ali was a symbol of freedom & courage, a hero to many, but this is also a very personal story of a warrior who vanquished every opponent but was finally brought down by his own stubborn refusal to quit.

An epic tale of a fighter who became the world's most famous pacifist, Ali: A Life does full justice to an extraordinary man.

Perfect for boxing fans.

This hardback book has 623 pages & measures: 24 x 16.5 x 5cm approx.







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The most comprehensive & definitive biography of Muhammad Ali that has ever been published, based on more than 500 interviews with those who knew him best, with many dramatic new discoveries about his life & career.

When the frail, trembling figure of Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic flame in Atlanta in 1996, a TV audience of up to 3 billion people was once again gripped by the story of the worlds most famous sporting icon.

The man who had once been reviled for his refusal to fight for his country & for his fast-talking denunciation of his opponents was now almost universally adored, the true cost of his astonishing boxing career clear to see.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781471155956
• Author: Jonathan Eig
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 623
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 4cm











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By the marginal-or-miss standards of British TV spin-offs, Ali G in da House is well above adequate, even though it drags out every smart line or decent routine until they lie dead on the screen just begging for a laugh track. The film pulls back a bit fr ...

In-depth coverage of Muhammad Ali's most iconic bouts, including the Rumble in the Jungle & the Thrilla in Manila. He was the boxer who could captivate a crowd with his speed, energy & power, & then after the last punch was thrown, do it all over again using charm, eloquence & charisma. Muhammad Ali was a unique figure in the sporting world & we shall never see his like again. Now, witness the world's greatest heavyweight boxer at three crucial stages of his career. The Rumble in the Jungle
- Ali takes on the imposing young champion George Foreman. The Thrilla in Manila
- Ali's final showdown with his arch rival Joe Frazier. Muhammad & Larry
- Reveals the inside story of Ali's dramatic attempt to win the World Heavyweight title for an unprecedented fourth time at the age of 38.


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Sometimes I whisper it over to myself: Murderess. Murderess. It rustles, like a taffeta skirt along the floor. Grace Marks. Female fiend? Femme fatale? Or weak & unwilling victim? Around the true story of one of the most enigmatic & notorious women of the 1840s, Margaret Atwood has created an extraordinarily potent tale of sexuality, cruelty & mystery. ...