From the international star of Riverdance" " Lord of the Dance" & " Celtic Tiger" comes a no-holds-barred autobiography that reveals the person the passion & the drama behind Michael Flatleys astonishing career. Michael describes growing up as the son of Irish immigrants in a tough Chicago neighbourhood & the many years he struggled to make real his dream of becoming a professional Irish dancer. He was in his mid-thirties when he was asked to create " Riverdance" for the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest. Just as his dreams were being realised Michael was shattered when he & " Riverdance" parted company. Now Michael explains what really happened backstage & describes how he went on to create the enormously successful " Lord of the Dance". Michael also deals openly with the controversies that have surrounded his success such as his turbulent love life & the illness & injuries that have threatened his career. Filled with commentary from family friends & colleagues & brimming with Michaels Irish charm & good humour this book is the very personal story of a man who has lived life to the fullest according to his own credo: nothing is impossible." ...

This is the compelling story about a group of very ordinary small boys marooned on a coral isl&. At first it seems as though it is all going to be great fun; but the fun before long becomes furious & life on the island turns into a nightmare of panic & death. As ordinary standards of behaviour collapse the whole world the boys know collapses with them
- the world of cricket homework & adventure stories
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A plane crashes on a desert island & the only survivors a group of schoolboys assemble on the beach & wait to be rescued. By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds & dark blue seas but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast. As the boys' delicate sense of order fades so their childish dreams are transformed into something more primitive & their behaviour starts to take on a murderous savage significance. First published in 1954 Lord of the Flies" is one of the most celebrated & widely read of modern classics." ...

Lord of the Flies" is a novel that has captivated schoolchildren ever since it was first published in 1954. A teacher himself Golding clearly understood what excites & interests children. It is not only a gripping story with strong sympathetic characters but it also raises timeless & profound questions. Part of its lasting appeal particularly in schools surely arises from the way it tackles universal issues. The novel is a catalyst for thought-provoking discussion & analysis not only concerning the capabilities of humans for good & evil & the fragility of moral inhibition but beyond. The boys' struggle to find a way of existing in a community with no fixed boundaries invites readers to evaluate the concepts involved in social & political constructs & moral frameworks. Ideas of community leadership & the rule of law are called into question as the reader has to consider who has a right to power why & what the consequences of the acquisition of power may be. All of these concerns are current today & can be easily related to the novel through effective teaching & learning. This new educational edition encourages original & independent thought from students as well as guiding them through the text. The introductory material

Includes:: a biographical section on William Golding as well as providing information about the novel's historical context which will be ideal for students completing GCSE & A-Level courses. At the end of the text there are chapter summaries comprehension questions discussion points & activities plus a glossary of less familiar words or phrases. This new edition

Includes:: William Golding's essay on " Lord of the Flies" " Fable". All of these are intended to inspire & generate creative teaching learning & love of the novel."



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Goldings best-known novel is the story of a group of boys who after a plane crash set up a fragile community on a previously uninhabited isl&. As memories of home recede & the blood from frenzied pig-hunts arouses them the boys childish fear turns into something deeper & more primitive. ...

Letts Explore contain a thorough analysis of the plot & structure of key examination texts. GCSE Lord of the Flies helps students to fully understand the text in detail. In addition to helping prepare for the exam this handy literature guide covers the literature as well as how students will be tested in the exam. * Gives in-depth exploration of characters & themes *
Includes: tips guidance & quizzes to reinforce knowledge * Contain key"ations from the texts
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NEW FOR 2011 Everything you need to know & do to get the grade you want! Now in full colour updated for the new GCSE & available in a new student-friendly size York Notes for GCSE is now easier to use & easier to read so its easier than ever to get top marks. Written by examiners & teachers to give you an expert understanding of the text York Notes has the most in-depth coverage & analysis of everything from themes & contexts to characters plots & language. You?ll get the low-down on everything you?ll need to demonstrate how well you understand the text & write the best essays. There are sample answers essay plans & specialist guidance on understanding the questions you?ll be asked in an exam together with an array of handy"es checklists study tips grade boosters & revision activities to help you learn revise efficiently & remember everything you?ll need to write the very best answers. Its the ultimate guide to revision & exam success.< /B> For over 25 years York Notes has been helping GCSE students just like you achieve the very best grade they can in their exam. So if you're looking for straightforward easy-to-use advice on how to boost your grades to the next level York Notes for GCSE is the only guide you're going to need. ...

Colin Tennant was born to an immensely rich Victorian industrial family he used his wealth to live an eccentric lifestyle of self-indulgence from the 1940s to his death in 2010. He bought the private island of Mustique in the W Indies & made it one of the world's most exclusive destinations for the famous
- royalty film & pop stars international businessmen & the jet-set flocked there. His parties were legend. Colin Tennant was an original member of the Princess Margaret set (even suggested as a possible husband) & her visits to the island were always newsworthy. This is the inside story of a remarkable & often tragic life which continues to cause ripples even after his death
- not least because to his family's surprise he left his estate to his manservant. The author personally knew his subject for forty years & is his literary executor so has had access to unseen family papers & photographs.

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This deluxe slipcased volume contains the definitive version of the text featuring for the very first time full-colour facsimiles of pages from the Book of Mazarbul illustrations by Tolkien that he intended for inclusion in the ' Bridge of Khazad-dum' chapter. Also appearing are previously unpublished family trees & two full-size fold-out maps. Since it was first published in 1954 The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic & otherworldliness its sweeping fantasy & epic adventure has touched the hearts of young & old alike. Over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world & occasional collectors' editions become prized & valuable items of publishing. This deluxe cased volume contains the complete text fully corrected & reset & features for the very first time the pages from the Book of Mazarbul illustrations done by Tolkien & intended for inclusion in the famous ' Bridge of Khazad-dum' chapter. Also appearing are previously unpublished family trees & two full-size fold-out maps. Sympathetically packaged to reflect the classic look of the original this brand new volume will prove irresistible to collectors & new fans alike. ...

Three-volume paperback boxed set of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic masterpiece packaged in the classic black covers designed by Tolkien himself. Sauron the Dark Lord has gathered to him all the Rings of Power -- the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring -- the ring that rules them all -- which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home & make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom there to destroy the Ring & foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. Since it was first published in 1954 ' The Lord of the Rings' has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic & otherworldliness its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young & old alike. ...