Young children will immerse themselves in the magical world of wizards in this new addition to the immensely popular 1001 Things to Spot" series from Usborne. Scenes include a wizards school an enchanted forest a wizard supplies shop & a grand wizard's feast. Overflowing with detail this title encourages both visual recognition & also helps to develop number skills. Each double page contains small images that show children what they need to spot in the main image & how many are hidden
- there are over 1 000 different images waiting to be discovered throughout the book."
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The magnificent vault of stars emblazoning Earths night skies are but an infinitesimal fraction of the hundreds of billions that inhabit our galaxy
- & there are at least as many galaxies in the universe as there are stars in the Milky Way. 1001 Wonders of the Universe makes sense of this dizzying celestial panorama by exploring it one step at a time illustrating the planets moons stars nebulae white dwarfs black holes & other exotica that populate the heavens with an astounding 1001 of sciences most spectacular photographs. The book opens with an orbital survey of planet Earth before venturing into the solar system heading for interstellar space & the heart of our galaxy. As the journey unfolds the rhythms of stellar life emerge: we pass through dark clouds of dust & gas ablaze with newly smelted stars & we witness dying stars bloom & fade as planetary nebulae or tear themselves apart as supernovae. Having crossed the Milky Way we enter intergalactic space. Out here we watch the hidden lives of galaxies: we see them flock & cluster forming massive conglomerations that span millions of light years visibly warping space with their tremendous gravity. After covering an almost unimaginable 13.4 billion light years we approach the edge of space & the dawn of time where our voyage must end but not before we consider how the universe was born & how it might die.
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An A-Z of Effective Vocabulary covers the meaning & usage of 1001 words that you really do need to know. Whether you need guidance for a letter job application essay proposal interview or presentation this book can help you choose the words you need to create the right effect. Each word is defined according to Oxford Dictionaries latest research &

Includes:: sample sentences of real usage drawn from the Oxford English Corpus (the worlds largest language databank). The book also gives examples of pitfalls to avoid hints on similar words & advice on how to express yourself persuasively. Learn the words that will help you to describe an event discuss a topic speak in an interview evaluate a point of view & write clearly using this book which contains essential information for anyone wanting to achieve greater success in any written or spoken task. This is the latest addition to the popular mini-series that

Includes:: the Oxford A-Z of Grammar & Punctuation the Oxford Guide to Plain English & the Oxford A-Z of Better Spelling.



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Action movies made actors such as Bruce Willis into household names for their death-defying onscreen escapades. From Sean Connerys Bond" to Sylvester Stallones " Rambo" these larger-than-life heroes have kept us on the edge of our cinema seats. Arnie told us hed be back & brought new life to the phrase hasta la vista. Harrison Ford made archeologists cool while Angelina Jolie brought a video game to life. & the battles are ongoing
- our appetite for derring-do remains unabated as we watch the " Dark Knight" battle with evil villains straight out of our nightmares. With insight from critics film historians & academics "101 Action Movies You Must See Before You Die" brings knowledge insight & passion to a world where tough men sip martinis wear tights & capes & sometimes even turn green
- but can still get the girl save the world & crush cyborgs psychopaths jokers & aliens along the way. So hold on to your seats for the crazily impossible mission ahead."

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Have nothing but a deck of cards? With this book youll soon be dealing out playful poker & four-ace tricks that will make everyone say: How did you do that?" If you can shuffle a deck you can perform "jacks be nimble " "about face " "number nonsense " & dozens more. Clear illustrations demonstrate how to execute each move precisely. A chart gauges the difficulty of each trick. 128 pages 70 b/w illus. 5 3/8 x 8 1/4." ...

A nicely organized book chockablock with games that can be enjoyed by...a variety of ages.... Begins with games that children as young as five can play with their parents then...a number of more complicated games that older children can easily play on their own...a great assortment...clearly written & easy enough for many children to read on their own. Great for the parenting shelf or pull the book out for kids on rainy or snowy days."-- " Booklist. 128 pages 40 b/w illus. 5 3/8 x 8 1/4." ...

101 Coaching Strategies & Techniques provides focused practical strategies to help the coach with their work. Each point provides a detailed explanation of the strategy together with potential pitfalls & solutions. Contributors from a range of coaching backgrounds are brought together to cover a number of issues faced by professional coaches including: confidence building developing specific skills & strategies group coaching problem solving & creativity self awareness the stuck client. 101 Coaching Strategies & Techniques will be a handy reference tool for busy coaches; the bite-sized strategies will also provide a useful guide for those in training.. ...

101 highly effective games & exercises suitable for use in drama lessons workshops or rehearsals with children young people or adults. Chapters include improvisation mime ice-breakers group dynamics rehearsal story-telling voice & warm-ups. This unique book has been developed by a professional theatre director through workshops & training with actors teachers & children around the world. Foreword by David Wood OBE. Belongs amongst the top 10 books any director or drama teacher should own.
- English Touring Opera. I am always on the look out for resources that will help me in the studio & this book is perfect! The language used is straightforward & the instructions are easy to follow.
- Bernadette Collins UK. I have to thank you for providing the most creative resources I have ever seen to educate & entertain young children.
- Matt Brown Milwaukee USA.


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Dressage the equestrian practice in which a horse makes highly precise movements in response to barely perceptible signals from the rider has taken hold of equestrians worldwide. Participation rates have risen by 200 percent over the past twenty years as baby-boomer riders have discovered dressage to be less strenuous & dangerous than jumping yet offering the satisfaction of mastering techniques & the opportunity to compete & advance to higher levels of achievement. 101 Dressage Exercises For Horse & Rider" presented in Storeys highly visual " Read & Ride" format features a full arena diagram & step-by-step instructions for each exercise. The exercises address all levels of riders starting with the basics & moving up to manoeuvres developed by members of the U.S. Olympic team. Training tips & masterly guidance make this an indispensable reference for all dressage riders. Even Western riders interested in enhancing their performance will find these foundational exercises useful. Dressage riders are information-hungry readers often referred to as "the thinking horsemen." This books sturdy format comb-bound & drilled so it can be hung on a ring-side post will appeal to these reading riders whether in or out of the saddle." ...

Prepare to prune & propagate to Bonsai perfection with this fantastic pocket-sized guide. This title features one hundred & one nuggets of practical information that take you stage-by-stage towards a broad understanding of the amazing art of Bonsai. Whether you are a budding enthusiast or a fully flowered expert this handy book is a mini-tree must have. ...