From the unique perspective of David Sedaris comes a new book of essays taking his readers on a bizarre & stimulating world tour. From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra from the squat-style toilets of Beijing to the particular wilderness of a North Carolina Costco we learn about the absurdity & delight of a curious travelers experiences. Whether railing against the habits of litterers in the English countryside or marveling over a disembodied human arm in a taxidermists shop Sedaris takes us on side-splitting adventures that are not to be forgotten. ...

Some girls are born to be bad... Isabel is one of them. Her friends are terrified of her her teachers cant get through to her...her family doesnt understand her. & thats just the way she likes it. See when no one can get near you no one will know what keeps you awake at night what youre afraid of what has broken your heart... But then Isabel meets the enigmatic Smith who can see right through her act. Bit by bit he chips away at her armour & though she fights hard to keep hold of her cool & her secrets Isabels falling for him & coming apart at the seams when she does... This is a poignant sometimes dark & utterly heart-breaking novel told with all the authors trademark wit & sharp observation. ...

Created by leading educators these colorful large-size dictionaries introduce beginning language learners to more than 1 550 commonly taught basic words. Each Lets Learn Language Picture Dictionary" in the series boasts 30 delightful two-page spreads that vividly illustrate the meanings of words. Fun-filled panoramas focus on scenes familiar to children aged three through eight such as home life the classroom city life sports the zoo & even outer space! Learners will love to revisit these detailed depictions of people places actions & objects each time improving their recall. Featured words are set off with individual illustrations & definitions to help learners at various levels build vocabulary. It

Includes:: an index & glossary of all the individually illustrated words. This is an ideal selection of first word books for parents & teachers who want to encourage second language acquisition."

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Introduce children to French through their love of coloring. Do you want your young child to develop a love of languages? Then make learning French fun by combining it with a favorite childs activity
- coloring pictures! Lets Learn French Coloring Book" introduces kids ages three to six to everyday French vocabulary using the same simple techniques that help children build vocabulary in their native language. Alphabetically organized from larbre (tree) to le zebre (zebra) these French "lessons" consist of delightful illustrations your child can bring to life with all the colors of the spectrum. While working crayons down to the nub your child will learn eighty everyday words such as the names of the seasons animals parts of the body articles of clothing & more. Other features include: culturally rich illustrations to introduce your child to the French lifestyle as well as the language; an illustrated review page allowing kids to check their own language recall; & a glossary that

Includes:: the phonetic pronunciation of each word. Whether youre a teacher trying to foster a love of languages in your students or a parent who wants to get a head start on language study this charming book is great resource for imaginative active language learning."


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This book is unlike any other language book. It offers: a tried & tested & effective new method; an original user-friendly approach; no long hours of memorisation or drills; a comprehensive English-Hindi dictionary; & complete instructions for leaning the Hindi script. ...

Bev Williams hilarious greeting cards have brought wry smiles to the faces of millions. This cheeky but charming book brings together the best of the cartoons with witty"ations a reminder that getting older doesnt have to bring dignity & wisdom. ...

It isnt easy to come up with a title for a brilliant new poetry collection to top The Secret Life of Pants. A title with total kid appeal a title to suggest the wide variety of themes & styles covered
- from scary poems to classics to nonsense poems. Here are some of Roger Stevens first thoughts: What News of the Lemmings? Confusing a Spink with a Snipe Playing Basket Ball with a Bull Dog When the Whiting Needs a Wipe The Twelve Starfish of the Zodiac The Secret of Prairie Dogs Box Why Alligators love Elevators Why Otters Dont Wear Socks... But when Roger suggested Lets Recycle Grandad the search was finally over. A title alluding to the environmental themes covered within the collection but with a characteristic touch of the bizarre
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Former Hells Angels leader & master mechanic Sonny Barger mines his lifetime of experience with motorcycles to provide advice & wisdom that will help fellow riders
- new riders & veterans alike
- survive the dangers of motorcycling & keep their prized machines in peak condition. Lets Ride"

Includes:: all the information every rider needs to become a serious rider. Filled with stories observations insight & advice gleaned from the authors own life-and illustrated with never-before-seen photographs from his vast archives & easy-to-follow drawings
- " Lets Ride" is as entertaining as it is informative & is a must for every rider & motorcycle aficianado."




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Are you a new parent or about to become one? Learn three simple habits that will keep love alive & protect your relationship against the pressures that parenting brings. In the excitement & exhaustion of becoming parents the first thing that can get overlooked is your relationship. You might spend less time together argue over little things drift apart... In the UK one in five children see their parents separate before the end of their first year at school. One in two children experience family breakdown before they finish school. But it doesnt have to be like this. Most family breakdown is avoidable. In Lets Stick Together relationship educator & father of six Harry Benson guides you through three simple habits that research shows make or break new mums & dads. Illustrated with real-life examples from Harrys own back-from-the-brink marriage & those of other couples Lets Stick Together highlights simple principles that will make your relationship the best it can be & ensure you dont become just another statistic. ...

Young children ask so many questions about their bodies & how they were made. With lively language engaging art & clear accurate information this book answers those perfectly normal questions & will help even pre-school children feel proud & comfortable about their own bodies. It is an invaluable resource for parents teachers librarians & health professionals to use with children. ...