Ireland's Katie Taylor blew into London 2012 like a summer wind to claim the first lightweight Olympic gold medal in women's boxing when she beat Russia's Sofya Ochigava in the final at the Ex Cel Arena in August. One of the original campaigners to have women included in the Olympic boxing schedule, Taylor, along with her father & coach, Pete, has won everything the sport has to offer. Her triumph was a historical first in her weight division & fittingly book-ended what has been a stellar career to date. In My Olympic Dream, she explains what it was that encouraged her to take up the sport in the first place & reveals her delight at finally being able to box in the world's biggest sporting occasion. ...

Hundreds of newspaper advertisements made him one of the notorious men of his time. Their outrageous claims included discovering a cure for influenza, launching the age of air travel, & even selling his soul to the devil. This work tells the story of his life & travels; his publicity & persona; &, his performances & lectures. ...

The first in Victoria Eveleigh's enchanting Katy's Exmoor Ponies series, perfect for fans of pony & animal stories, Pippa Funnell,

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The distant & unloved colony world of Russalka has no l&, only the raging sea. Beneath the waves, the people live in pressurised environments & take what they need from the boundless ocean. It is a hard life, but it is theirs & they fought a war a ...

Kauto Star & Denman, both superstars, have between them changed the landscape of jump racing forever. Stablemates side-by-side at the Somerset yard of their trainer Paul Nicholls, they are exactly the same age but hugely different personalities. Kauto Star, a handsome bay was born in France where he was dubbed 'L' Extraterrestre', has won the King George VI chase at Kempton Park on four consecutive occasions, matching Desert Orchid's record, & the Cheltenham Gold Cup twice. Some say he is the leading steeplechaser of all time. Denman an indomitable Irish Chestnut, ruthlessly efficient & blessed with great stamina, is known as ' The Tank'. In 2008 he knocked Kauto Star into second place in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, a result reversed the next year. As well as Cheltenham, he has won the Hennessy Gold Cup twice. Not since the days of Arkle has any horse attracted such attention from outside racing. The continuing rivalry between Kauto Star & Denman has captured the imagination of millions & has been compared to the classic sporting contests of Borg against Mc Enroe, Ali against Foreman & Coe against Ovett. This is the story of their life & times & the drama of their many victories
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Featuring the 4-panel comics, this book contains: a collection of kawaii-ku (like haiku, only cuter); the tale of the Cupcake & the Muffin (an illustrated poem); a diagram of a Kawaii-Lover (a tongue-in-cheek medical book-style illustration); &, stickers (self-explanatory). ...

Discover all the weird & wonderful things that go on inside your body with Adam Kay. Covers key stage 2 / 3 human biology syllabus (in a slightly repulsive way). Do you ever think about your body & how it all works? Like really properly think about it? The human body is extraordinary & fascinating &, well... pretty weird. Yours is weird, mine is weird, your maths teacher's is even weirder. So sit back, relax, put on some rubber gloves, & let a doctor take you on a poo (and puke) filled tour of your insides. Welcome to Kay's Anatomy*. *a fancy word for your body. See, you're learning already. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241452929 • Author: Adam Kay, Henry Paker • Publisher: Puffin • Format: Paperback • Pages: 416 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 cm ...

The hilarious history book for kids, all about the human body, from bestselling, record-breaking author & illustrator Adam Kay & Henry Paker. The olden days were pretty fun if you liked wearing chainmail or chopping people's heads off. But there was one TINY LITTLE problem back then... doctors didn't have the slightest clue about how our bodies worked It's time to delve into history & get some answers to some big questions, like: Why did patients gargle with wee? Why did people used to get paid for farting? (Unfortunately that’s no longer a thing – sorry.) How did a doctor save people's lives using a washing machine, a can of beans & some old sausages? What was the great stink? (No, it's not what doctors call your bum.) If you're sure you're ready, then pop a peg on your nose (there was a lot of stinky pus back then), pull on your wellies (there was a lot of poo there too), wash your hands (because they certainly didn't) & explore this gross & gruesome history of the... ...

Presents a comprehensive introduction to kayaking for novices with clear, accessible text & how-to sequences. This book offers expert instruction on the groundwork skills & techniques: how to get into the boat, how to sit, how to use the paddle correc ...

Landlocked between Russia & China, & surrounded by the shimmering Caspian Sea shores & the Altai & Tian Shan mountains, a trip to the exotic wilds of Kazakhstan will erase any association Westerners may have with the film Borat. Visit in May & find the slopes of the Tian Shan carpeted with tulips, base yourself in cosmopolitan Almaty & daytrip to the nearby mountains & forest (where the pious may encounter the legendary Buddhist kingdom of Shambala), or sample a glass of kumiss at a Kazakh dastarkhan. Now updated with more detail, Kazakhstan provides in-depth explanation of the rich & unique Kazakh traditions & nomadic heritage. The most comprehensive guide available, its invaluable for anyone visiting or living in Kazakhstan. ...