It's the early 1980s & rookie fireman Malcolm Castle is set to take on the biggest challenge of his life. After three years bouncing around in the back of the country fire-engine he's about to start driving it! At just 22-years-old
- less than half the age of many of his colleagues
- he's set to thunder through the narrow streets of one of England's most beautiful medieval towns & speed out across the glorious Shropshire countryside. But while his responsibilities are changing fast almost everything else in Malcolm's life stays the same. Despite facing his fair share of car accidents house & farm fires he still seems to spend an awful lot of time answering a string of unlikely & unexpected emergency calls. He rescues shortsighted dogs from frozen lakes newborn lambs from flooded golf-courses a pair of angry cows from a busy dual carriageway
- & even a hot-footed hamster from a burning cage. Backed up by a heartwarming cast of fellow firemen Malcolm's enthusiasm for his job & his life are as infectious as ever. So whether it is cats up trees or trees on cars follow Malcolm as he takes to the wheel for another crazy year in the country fire brigade. Told with the same gentle humour as his first book ALL FIRED UP & full of even more extraordinary real-life anecdotes Shropshire's longest-serving fireman is back
- a little older a little wiser & even more convinced he has the best job in the world.



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The Great Barrier Reef really is like nowhere else on earth. For many of us the thought of it conjures up images of beautiful azure waters teeming with colourful fish against a background of coral of every shape colour & form imaginable. Yet there is so much more to the Great Barrier Reef than this. It is a massive complex ecosystem & one that has gone through enormous changes throughout the history & evolution of our planet. Produced in partnership with the BBC's The Great Barrier Reef television series the book takes you on a journey along 2 300 km of Australia's north-eastern coastline through the diverse range of habitats that make up this extraordinary water world. Along the way discover how the Great Barrier Reef was formed learn about life on the Reef & meet the plants & animals that inhabit it. The Great Barrier Reef also looks at the environmental challenges facing this incredibly delicate ecosystem & what the future may hold. Illustrated in spectacular full-colour photography throughout The Great Barrier Reef also features hints & tips on how to make the most out of any trip to the Reef making it the ultimate guide to one of the most treasured natural wonders of the world. ...

Two exciting short stories set in the engrossing world of The Demon Cycle from bestselling fantasy author Peter V. Brett. Humanity has been brought to the brink of extinction. Each night the world is overrun by demons
- bloodthirsty creatures of nightmare that have been hunting & killing humanity for over 300 years. A scant few hamlets & half-starved city-states are all that remain of a once proud civilization & it is only by hiding behind wards ancient symbols with the power to repel the demons that they survive. A handful of Messengers brave the night to keep the lines of communication open between the increasingly isolated populace. But there was a time when the demons were not so bold. A time when wards did more than hold the demons at bay. They allowed man to fight back & to win. Messenger Arlen Bales will search anywhere dare anything to return this magic to the world. Abban a merchant in the Great Bazaar of Krasia purports to sell everything a man's heart could desire including perhaps the key to Arlen's quest. The Great Bazaar & Brayan's Gold is the essential addition to one of the most exciting epic fantasy series currently being published.
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This is the epic tale of three abandoned bear cubs on the journey of a lifetime. On the Longest Day they join hundreds of black grizzly & polar bears at Great Bear Lake to ask for the help of the mystical bear-spirits. Surviving the wild is not easy
- the climate is changing & the food is scarce. Lusa decides to leave the safety of the zoo to find Toklo a grizzly whose mother died in captivity. But Toklo does not welcome Lusa. Why would he want a black bear for a friend? Meanwhile Kallik a young polar bear searches alone for her lost brother. She knows she must find the place where the spirits dance above endless ice. But the way is filled with danger & Kallik needs all her courage to follow natures path. Lusa Toklo & Kallik discover their real strength lies in friendship. Only together will they survive the quest through the harsh wilderness.
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QED" has brought together charming tales irresistible characters appealing poetry & beautiful artwork to create a magical collection of stories & rhyme perfect for young children. Ideal for reading aloud together or for beginning readers to discover alone this enchanting compendium is sure to become a firm bedtime favourite. It

Includes:: stories such as: " When Im a Grown-up"; " Sing a Song of Sixpence"; " The Great Big Friend Hunt"; " Said Mouse to Mole"; " Stroke the Cat"; " Wait For Me!"; " Teddys Birthday"; " One Two Buckle My Shoe"; " Lennys Lost Spots"; " Little Red Riding Hood"; " The Jolly Rascal"; " Ready for a Picnic"; " The Wonderful Gift"; " Katies Mum is a Mermaid"; & " Tiddalik the Frog"."

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The book opens with the question: How are you feeling today?" & this leads on to a spread by spread presentation of a wide range of feelings including: * Happy * Sad * Excited * Bored * Interested * Angry * Upset * Calm * Silly * Lonely * Scared * Safe * Embarrassed * Shy * Confident * Worried * Jealous * Satisfied The final spread is about Feeling Better because sharing & talking about feelings helps us to feel better. The approach & design follows The Great Big Book of Families with lots of different children in lots of different situations brief text captions & questions & plenty of humour to make sure the book is fun. Mary Hoffman & Ros Asquith look at feelings in family life at school & everywhere with the same warmth wit & sensitivity that they brought to their award- winning The Great Big Book of Families." ...

Learn how to perform even more fantastic tricks with this second bumper book of magic. With illustrations & step-by-step instructions youll be able to astonish friends in no time. Top Tip boxes & profiles of famous magicians & their tricks will captivate reluctant readers encouraging them to learn & perform. This title contains: clear explanatory text accompanied by illustrations; fun panels & profiles; & fascinating information about famous magicians & their tricks. ...

Join Huckle & Lowly as they start term in the funniest school ever! Colourful fun & very very busy this is a new paperback picture book edition of the much-loved classic Scarry adventure. This wonderful title from Richard Scarry helps to reassure children who are starting school & assists them in their ongoing learning
- in the most interesting & enjoyable way possible. From A
- Z & 1
- 10 through the seasons of the year & the colours of the rainbow Miss Honeys schoolhouse is a very busy place indeed. Join Huckle & Lowly as they learn to tell the time read stories about dragons & cause a little bit of chaos in the best schoolhouse ever!


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From the graceful architecture of Canterbury Cathedral to the soaring ramparts of Edinburgh Castle via the mountains of Wales or the Roman ruins of Hadrian s Wall Britain s endless variety is astounding. David Else Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage & you can rely on us to tell it like we see it. Inside This Book 441 days of research 161 maps 8 classic itineraries 5000+ years of history Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps Pull-out city map 3D plans of iconic sights Comprehensive planning tools In-depth background ...

From the graceful architecture of Canterbury Cathedral to the soaring ramparts of Edinburgh Castle via the mountains of Wales or the Roman ruins of Hadrian s Wall Britain s astounding variety is a major reason to travel here. David Else Lonely Planet Writer Getting you to the heart of a place" Amazing experiences Inspirational images 3D illustrations city walks & the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features & top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip. Get off the beaten track Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features Tower of London in 3 D Walking in Britain section Extensive history coverage Food & architecture features We tell it like it is Our job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is." ...