We can define the mad, but how do we classify the sane? Answering this question, the author delves deep into history, philosophy, literature, & his own experiences to address questions that we rarely ask about ourselves. He takes us on a journey in which we learn many things, including some of what it takes to be happy in the modern world. ...

As a young man, Roald Dahl's adventures took him from London to East Africa, until the Second World War began & he became a RAF pilot. This title features stories of whizzing through the air in a Tiger Moth Plane, encounters with deadly green mambas & hungry lions, & the terrible crash that led him to storytelling. ...

In 1938, the author was fresh out of school & bound for his first job in Africa, hoping to find adventure far from home. However, he got far more excitement than he bargained for when the outbreak of the Second World War led him to join the RAF. In this title, he gives an account of his experiences in Africa. ...

Introduce your child to new situations through these entertaining & sensitively written stories, which are perfect for reading together.  Each story is packed with facts & humour to familiarise your child with what to expect from a first experience. In Going to the Dentist, Kipper learns all about looking after his teeth. First Experiences with Biff, Chip & Kipper have been carefully created to help parents explore the wider world with their child, talk about shared feelings & emotions, & build vocabulary through the fun activities included in every book. Each book also

Includes:: advice on how to get the most out of reading together & practical tips on navigating new experiences. Product Information:  •†ISBN: 9780192785503 •†Author: Roderick Hunt •†Publisher: Oxford University Press •†Format: Paperback •†Pages:†14 •†Dimensions: 24.5 x 0.2 x 24.5cm

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Joshua is experiencing a trip to the doctor for the very first time. Are you going to the doctor for the first time too? Read the simple story, find fun things in the scenes, solve the puzzles & colour the pictures. Then fill in the certificate at the end to show everyone how brave you have been. With over 50 stickers to use inside. ...

Books Picture Books Buckle up & jump on board for the funniest, most EXPLOSIVE picture book of the year
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Details: Going with the Grain! is a useful collection of recipes featuring all sorts of different grains. With recipes
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Imprint. Suniti Namjoshi recaptures the impact of growing up in India & moving to the West. This powerful meditation, part autobiography, part elegy, deconstructs the glamour given to wealth & power, & celebrates the quest for love. Author will be a guest at the Sydney Writer's Festival 2000. ...

Not only is Gok Wan one of the UK's top fashion stylists, but he can cook too! Gok's fantastic new book, Gok Cooks Chinese, contains 80 personal & family recipes, which are not only delicious & healthy but incredibly simple to make. His love & passion for Chinese food & cooking techniques shine through from every page. From his unique perspective he gives us his personal & modern take on the Chinese food that he grew up eating, drawing on his Chinese heritage to give us a different angle on how to eat
- for Gok, it's all about sitting down, tucking into fantastic food that is fuss-free & relaxed. Gok's food is about balance, health, flavour & fun. From his absolute favourite recipe for Prawn Wonton Noodle Soup to Perfect Fried Rice or classics like his dad's Honey-glazed Char Siu Pork, through chapters on Dim Sum, Street Food, One Pot Wonders & Feasting, you will find recipes for all occasions & moods, whether entertaining friends or enjoying a meal at home by yourself. Above all, Gok Wan will demystify Chinese ingredients & equipment. Gok Cooks Chinese shows us how easy it is to shop & cook just like him. 25cm x 19.4cm x 2.5cm, pages 238.
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Style supremo Gok Wan is back to help you build up your perfect capsule wardrobe. The best news is that most of it can come from the clothes you already own! Gok shows you how not to be a slave to your credit card by creating fabulous new looks from the classics you already have. You will love your look without breaking your bank balance. We all want to look & feel great, & clothes are a great way to give you that instant confidence boost. But how can you do this without spending a fortune? Simple! Throw open those closet doors, ransack those rails & let Gok turn your wardrobe war zone into a style sanctuary. In his next book Gok takes you back to basics, showing you how to create the perfect capsule wardrobe that you?ll use every day of your life & still look amazing. He?ll give you the confidence to create fresh new looks from the classics you already have, showing you the different outfit combinations you can create & how to wear those wardrobe heroes in a new fabulously stylish way. We all know that a crisp white shirt looks great at the office, but let Gok show you how to dress it down at the weekend for that casual-chic look. By guiding you through each basic in turn, from the little black dress to those comfy jeans, your wardrobe will instantly become more versatile & you'll be able to update your look every season without breaking the bank balance on a whole new set of clothes. Packed with Gok's trademark advice on shopping for your shape, his golden rules & hints on what to avoid, plus insider style tips from celebrities & those in the know, this book will be your very own one-to-one personal wardrobe-fixing session with Gok. No longer will you fret over what to wear in the morning, nor will you spend hours (and loads of cash) traipsing around the shops. Your wardrobe will work for you so you'll enjoy getting ready as much as going out! ...