This wonderful collection

Includes:: retellings of five stories by Charles Dickens one of the most popular

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This is a wonderful collection of retellings of six of William Shakespeare's best-loved plays
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A fantastic compendium this wonderful collection of Greek myths taken from Usborne Young Reading" titles is a thrilling & informative read. Featuring the best-known of all the Greek heroes & monsters with six stories starring Perseus & Medusa Pegasus Heracles Odysseus the Wooden Horse & the Minotaur. A section after the stories gives more details on the various gods & other Greek myths. " Usbornes Young Reading" series was developed in conjunction with an expert from Roehampton University & is designed to encourage independent reading. Each individual story has clear engaging text & is accompanied by original illustrations." ...

This book is the winner of the 2012 British Medical Association book awards' first prize in the paediatrics category! This is the fourth edition of a highly popular 'must have textbook for paediatrics for medical students'. The previous edition has been translated into eight languages & also won British Medical Association & Royal Society of Medicine prizes for the best paediatrics textbook. ...

Slithering stoorworms mischievious brownies fierce kelpies & magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore. Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotl&. Retelling each in its own individual style she presents funny tales moving tales & enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk dive with selkies & battle with the stoorworm as each story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper which brim with otherworldly beauty. A wonderful gift this is a truly stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime & will be enjoyed by parents & grandparents as well as children. ...

This is a fully illustrated edition of this unique & fascinating storehouse of accumulated wisdom; from health tips & kitchen tricks to gardening know-how & even predicting the weather. Ruth Binney has brought together a fascinating variety of traditional sayings superstitions & axioms & explains whether & why they still work today. Before dismissing a well-known proverb as an old wives tale consult Wise Words & Country Ways" & discover that its never too late to learn from experience. Charming illustrations throughout captivating content attractive format & a great price make this the perfect gift for anyone interested in country life." ...

This is a comprehensive highly illustrated guide to military law enforcement & antique firearms throughout history. It



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An authorative visual guide to the lives & works of over 500 saints with expert commentary & over 500 beautiful paintings statues & icons. A history of saints from the time of Christ to today. Covers themes from miracles canonisation & pilgrimages to relics stigmata & feast days.

Includes:: biographies for each saint detailing the holy works they performed & the era in which they lived

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Containing essential advice & guidance this book uses step-by-step sketches & instructions throughout to reveal the techniques & skills required to illustrate children's books. It explains how to tackle fantasy fairy tales realism & nature drawings using a variety of media & advises on the different aspects needed when working for differing age groups. ...

Picture this: emergent styles in illustration. Today[trademark]'s most exciting illustrators from A to Z. The Illustration Now!" series continually brings you groundbreaking work by the world's most exciting illustrators. A fascinating mix of established master draftsmen & neophytes working in a vast range of techniques " Illustration Now! Vol. 3" features more than 100 illustrators from 30 countries including information about their career paths & lists of selected exhibitions. Also included is an introduction by specialist Steven Heller on current trends in the field. This book is perfect for graphic artists creative professionals & illustration students as well as anyone with an appreciation for draftsmanship & visual language." ...