With its short clear explanations First English Grammar" remains the clearest grammar book for elementary & low-intermediate students. It is written & designed to present the basics in as accessible a form as possible. " First English Grammar" shows students how easy the basics of English Grammar can be." ...

At Isambard Dunstans School for Wayward Children life is trouble for 14-year-old identical twins Sadie & Saskia Dopple & their friend former thief Erik Morrisey Ganger. But what starts out as a perfectly normal day of food fights rioting classmates fires & (yawn) threats of expulsion goes suddenly & horribly wrong when a mysterious wealthy woman appears at the school & adopts Saskia...without her sister. On her own in a mansion full of dark secrets Saskia stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens her very life. Meanwhile desperate to find her Sadie & Erik escape from the orphanage with a gang of enemies in hot pursuit. Faced with perils beyond their imagination the trio must decide who to trust & what to believe if they are to survive. ...

This book is designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing & friendly way. It features Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations providing lots to look at & talk about. An ideal starting point for young children & adults to discuss first experiences. Other titles in this series include: Going to the Hospital"; " Going to a Party"; & " The New Puppy"." ...

Start a lifetime of learning with the First Facts" series. " First Facts Bugs" introduces children to the world of reading with lively illustrations & simple text to help build confidence & development. Bursting with fun bug facts & figures children will love flicking through & learning as they go. Questions such as how many legs does a millipede have? & what do beetles eat? are answered. Fun & educational these books are perfect for home-reading where children can indulge in their interests
- a valuable teaching aid for both parents & teachers."
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Start a lifetime of learning with the First Facts" series. " First Facts Seasons" introduces children to the world of reading with lively illustrations & simple text to help build confidence & development. Bursting with fun facts & figures that will guide your child through each of the four seasons they will love flicking through & learning as they go. From spring lambs to autumn leaves questions about each magical season is answered. Fun & educational these books are perfect for home-reading where children can indulge in their interests
- a valuable teaching aid for both parents & teachers."
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Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents & editors receive & reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While its the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating its the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that immediately stands out among the vast competition. & those outstanding qualities says New York literary agent Noah Lukeman have to be apparent from the first five pages. The First Five Pages: A Writers Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile reveals the necessary elements of good writing whether it be fiction nonfiction journalism or poetry & points out errors to be avoided such as:
- A weak opening hook
- Overuse of adjectives & adverbs
- Flat or forced metaphors or similes
- Undeveloped characterizations & lifeless settings
- Uneven pacing & lack of progression With exercises at the end of each chapter this invaluable reference will allow novelists journalists poets & screenwriters alike to improve their technique as they learn to eliminate even the most subtle mistakes that are cause for rejection. The First Five Pages will help writers at every stage take their art to a higher
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This soft fold-out cot book from the best-selling Baby Touch range is specially designed to stimulate the developing eyesight of newborns & very young babies whom research has shown respond best to bold high-contrast colours in their first few months. The padded double-sided panels contain a shiny mirror & high-contrast patterns & images in black white & yellow that help to develop first focusing skills & captivate all babies. Perfect for using in cots the cloth book is durable & fully hand washable with ties to secure it to cot bars. ...

First Foods answers all your questions about weaning your baby & how to provide a good variety of the right foods. Written by a qualified nutritionist & mother of two it

Includes:: a wide range of simple recipes as well as time-saving tips & ways to prevent fussy eating. This handy guide is a fully revised & updated edition of First Foods (1998) & covers everything a new parent needs to know: / The importance of diet & what is nutritious & most likeable for your baby -- what is good for adults is not necessarily good for babies / While this book is not about weaning it actively encourages mothers to continue giving breast or formula milk to their babies together with solids / How to know when your baby is ready to move to solids / Vegetarian babies & those with special dietary needs / Tips on food safety & basic hygiene / Tips from other parents / At a glance weaning calendar & basic recipes.

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There are plenty of adventures to be had in Darrells first term at boarding school. Life at Malory Towers is full of excitement
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From Ernest Hemingway's Preface: ' There are many kinds of stories in this book. I hope you will find some that you like- In going where you have to go & doing what you have to do & seeing what you have to see you dull & blunt the instrument you write with. But I would rather have it bent & dulled & know I had to put it on the grindstone & hammer it into shape & put a whetstone to it & know that I had something to write about than to have it bright & shining & nothing to say or smooth & well-oiled in the closet but unused.' A collection of Hemingway's first forty-nine short stories featuring a brief introduction by the author & lesser known as well as familiar tales including ' Up in Michigan' ' Fifty Grand' & ' The Light of the World' & the Snows of Kilimanjaro Winner Take Nothing' & Men Without Women collections. ...