For centuries it has been locked away Lost beneath the sea Warded from earth air water fire spirits thought & sight. But now magic is rising to the world once more. & a boy called Gavin who thinks only that he is a city kid with parents who hate him & knows only that he sees things no one else will believe is boarding a train alone to Cornwall. No one will be there to meet him. ...

This is a delightful advent calendar with cardboard gatefolds which open to reveal a busy street scene with masses of things to colour. Behind each die-cut window theres little picture to colour in every day in the run-up to Christmas. Youll find Santa with a pile of presents busy elves skating mice an angelic angel a skiing penguin & lots lots more. It stands independently so will make a fantastic Christmas display too. ...

This practical fully illustrated book

Includes:: creative suggestions for each day from December 1 through

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Exploring the world on todays modern adventure motorcyles offers the opportunity to see some of the most spectacular corners of the globe. In the stunning calendar photographers from around the world have captured incredible vistas from mountain tops desert floors & coastal roadways. The destinations covered include the Australian Outback Siberias treacherous BAM road & an expedition to 20 000 feet in the Andes Mountains. These remote destinations were visited by adventure motorcyles which are some of the most capable off-road vehicles in existence. Whether you love motorcycles travel or remote places this visually captivating calendar is sure to provide a full year of inspiration. ...

Key Words with Peter & Jane" uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully & confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched & world renowned. In book "10b" Peter & Jane discover secrets at a castle in 54 new words including 'arrange' 'asleep' 'river' & 'suddenly'. " The Key Words with Peter & Jane" books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually & repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the 'look & say' method of learning). Examples of key words are: the one two he. There are 12 levels each with 3 books: a b & c. " Series a": gradually introduces new words. " Series b": provides further practise of words featured in the 'a' series. " Series c": links reading with writing & phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each 'a' & 'b' book are also reinforced in the 'c' books." ...

Willard Prices rip-roaring adventures are given a new lease of life in this stunning new two-in-one package. In Amazon Adventure ...

Willard Price's rip-roaring adventures are given a new lease of life in this stunning new two-in-one package. In Volcano Adventure ...

Outdoor enthusiasts thinking of trying adventure motorcycling will be inspired invigorated & informed by this expert manual which covers every aspect of the trip including practicalities (cost personal fitness how long you can be away from home) choosing the right bike equipment clothing legal documentation riding techniques maintenance navigation & emergencies. Whether stranded on a mountainside or dreaming in the armchair both experienced & would-be adventurers will find this book essential reading. ...

Every red-blooded motorcyclist dreams of making the Big Trip
- the Adventure Motorcycling Handbook is the comprehensive manual
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English is the collective work of millions of people throughout the ages. It is democratic ever-changing & ingenious in its assimilation of other cultures. English runs through the heart of world finance medicine & the Internet & it is understood by around two thousand million people across the world. Yet it was very nearly wiped out in its early years. In this book Melvyn Bragg shows us the remarkable story of the English language; from its beginnings as a minor guttural Germanic dialect to its position today as a truly established global language. The Adventure of English is not only an enthralling story of power religion & trade but also the story of people & how their day-to-day lives shaped & continue to change the extraordinary language that is English. ...