Do you long for adventure without being quite sure how to find it? Do you want to sleep under the stars & experience the wonders of the natural world? More of us than ever are spending weekends & holidays climbing mountains surfing waves or simply walking in the wilderness as well as indulging in many other more extreme activities. But how can we use our time out in the open to the full? Now Bear Grylls one of the most intrepid survival adventurers of our day shares his years of experience of the worlds most extreme terrain to help you get the most from the great outdoors. So if youve always been intrigued by kite surfing nows the time to learn how to do it! Find out how to make a tree house or what dangers to watch out for when youre skiing or paragliding. & if youre planning a hike discover how to navigate across the hills without ever getting lost & what to pack in your rucksack to keep you safe. Whether youre a novice mountaineer looking to graduate from the climbing wall to real rocks or a weekend camper in search of a little more adventure this is the book for you. ...

At the age of twenty-three Bear Grylls became one of the youngest Britons to reach the summit of Mount Everest. At extreme altitude youth holds no advantage over experience nevertheless only two years after breaking his back in a freefall parachuting accident he overcame severe weather conditions fatigue & dehydration to stand on top of the world's highest mountain. Facing Up is the story of his adventure his courage & humour his friendship & faith. ' No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement & emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime' Independent Facing the Frozen Ocean tells of a carefully calculated attempt to complete the first unassisted crossing of the frozen north Atlantic in an open rigid inflatable boat. But this expedition became a terrifying battle against extreme elements & icebergs as large as cathedrals. Starting from the remote north Canadian coastline Grylls & his crew crossed the infamous Labrador Sea pushed on through ice-strewn waters to Greenland & then found themselves isolated in a perfect storm 400 miles from Icel&. This is a compelling vivid & inspirational tale. ' An epic story of hardship friendship & faith' Daily Telegraph ...

It was almost winter & Bear was getting sleepy. But first Bear had a story to tell... And so Bear sets out to tell his friends but with winter fast approaching they are all far too busy to listen. By the time Bear is through helping his friends get ready for winter will anyone still be awake to hear his story? ...

A very happy bear hears the sounds of the city from his quiet home by the sea & decides to find out what city life is like. Buying the ticket & travelling on the train is all very exciting. & so is the city! But after a while the bear finds the city a little too noisy & a little too busy
- & people are beginning to laugh at him. He feels very sad & alone until four children find him & show him the way home with much fun along the way. A perfect book for reading aloud with just the right amount of excitement before a wonderfully calming ending
- just right for reading before bedtime!

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Hes big burly & way smarter than your average shapeshifting bear. Hes also about to get trapped by own his game... Lou Crushek is a reasonable mellow easygoing kind of guy. But once someone starts killing the scumbags he works so hard to bust that really gets under his fur. Especially when that someone is a curvy she-tiger with a skill set thats turning Crushs lone-bear world upside down
- & bringing his passion out of hibernation... As a member of an elite feline protection unit Marcella Malone has no problem body-dropping anyone who hunts her kind. But Crush is proving one major pain in her gorgeous tail. The only reason shes joined forces with him is to track down the wealthy human whos got her entire species in his ruthless sights. It sure isnt because Crushs stubborn & contrary attitude is rubbing Cella in all the right ways...
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It seems like Bear can sleep through anything. As a succession of animals enter his cave to escape the fierce storm he continues to snore. Mouse makes a nice warm fire Hare cooks popcorn & Badger brings treats... They are having a great time. But when Bear wakes up & realises hes missed out on the fun his visitors fear the worst. Can Bear be persuaded to join the party? This read-aloud rhyming story has fun suspense & a happy ending
- with Jane Chapmans beautiful captivating illustrations & Karma Wilsons absorbing lyrical words perfectly depicting the companionship of the warm cosy cave & the contrast with the wild storm outside.
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It seems like Bear can sleep through anything. As a succession of animals enter his cave to escape the fierce storm he continues to snore. Mouse makes a nice warm fire Hare cooks popcorn & Badger brings treats... They are having a great time. But when Bear wakes up & realises hes missed out on the fun his visitors fear the worst. Can Bear be persuaded to join the party? This read-aloud rhyming story has fun suspense & a happy ending
- with Jane Chapmans beautiful captivating illustrations & Karma Wilsons absorbing lyrical words perfectly depicting the companionship of the warm cosy cave & the contrast with the wild storm outside.
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William is scared of the place under the stairs. He is absolutely sure there's a great big & probably hungry grizzly bear lurking there. He is utterly convinced that the bear will gobble him up if he doesn't feed it so every day he carefully opens the door throws in some food & slams it shut quickly
- wham bang thump! Find out what happens when a nastly smell pervades the house & Mum & William decide to investigate.. .
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Bear has lots of friends but he doesnt have a best friend. Why does everyone have a best friend except him? As Bear looks & looks he becomes sadder & sadder. But perhaps his best friend is out there after al.. .A touching story about the magic of friendship. ...

Bear was walking in the forest. Suddenly..." What happens next? Winners of the childrens competition featured in The Sun decide... Childrens Laureate Anthony Browne has collaborated with budding author-illustrators aged 8 & under to create an exciting & unique picture book
- combining Anthonys character
- the bear with the magic pencil
- with art & stories from the winning entries. Wherever Bear goes he takes his magic pencil with him. If ever he has a problem he just draws his way out of trouble
- whatever he draws becomes real.. . Anthony Browne started the story of a bear with a magic pencil & children aged eight & under were invited to join in & complete the story. Working with The Sun team Anthony has selected the best ideas & used them to create the rest of the story. The result is this fabulous picture book!"



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