Fairy stories & traditional tales have a special place in the life of every child. Trust Ladybird" to bring you all the best-loved titles in our famous small hard-wearing format. This tale of " Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs" is perfect for reading aloud or for older more confident readers to read by themselves. There are 24 " Ladybird Tales" to collect so the only problem is which one to choose first!" ...

Read it yourself" is a learning to read series of classic traditional stories with four levels of difficulty to suit the stage your child is at with reading. Written in a simple way for young readers they will build their confidence in learning to read as they progress through each level. Familiar fairytales & exciting stories will amuse children & encourage them to progress further with this series & become confident readers. Each book in the Read it yourself with Ladybird series is carefully structured to include many everyday words that are vital for first reading/beginner readers. They also contain clear beautiful pictures for extra support & interest. Extra puzzle questions at the end of each book further help with comprehension. This " Read it yourself version of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs" is a level 4 title & so has a longer story suitable for more fluent readers." ...

In 1937 when Walt Disney released Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs the film became an immediate international sensation. Years earlier when Disney decided to produce Snow White his first animated feature-length film even he couldnt have imagined the hundreds of artists required the cost involved or the necessary technological innovations. But all of this effort resulted in a film experience like no other. Fans marvelled at the lush colour palette the seemingly three-dimensional space the operatic dependence on songs to tell the story & the compelling characterisations. Snow White appealed to low & highbrow alike from the teenagers who invented The Dopey Dance to many of the great museums of the US which proudly collected celluloid images from the film. Disneys Technicolor cartoon bridged apparent gaps between city & town between age groups between classes. Critics celebrated it as an instant classic. Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs now stands as one of the most important of all Hollywood films & its influence on movies
- by Orson Welles Michael Powell & many others
- extends to the present day. Based on extensive research in materials from the period of the films production & distribution Eric Smoodins study presents a careful history of the events that led up to Snow White the trajectory of Disneys career that made this extraordinary project a logical next step the reception of the film in the US & around the world & its impact on so many aspects of contemporary culture. This special edition of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs is published to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the BFI Film Classics series.

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This classic tale by the Brothers Grimm is presented in a delightful hardback gift edition which young children are sure to treasure. The story of the beautiful princess with skin as white as snow & hair as black as ebony her wicked stepmother & her seven rescuers is delightfully retold & accompanied by bright colourful & hugely appealing illustrations. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. ...

In a small town in Germany a boy is accused of murdering his beautiful girlfriend. But this is no fairy story.. . On a September evening eleven years ago two 17-year-old girls vanished without a trace from the tiny village of Altenhain just outside Frankfurt. In a trial based on circumstantial evidence 20-year-old Tobias Sartorius was convicted & imprisoned for the murder of his childhood friend Laura & his beautiful girlfriend Stefanie -- otherwise known as Snow White. After serving his sentence Tobias returns home. His presence in the little German village stirs up the events of the past. Events that the locals would prefer to remain hidden. When the Sartorius family is subjected to a number of attacks Detective Inspector Pia Kirchhoff & DS Oliver von Bodenstein are tasked with monitoring the tense atmosphere in the tight-knit community. As the village inhabitants close ranks it becomes apparent the disappearance of Snow White & her friend was far more complex than imagined. Then history starts to repeat itself in a disastrous manner when another pretty girl goes missing. The police are thrown into a race against time. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late? ...

Did the Earth once undergo a super ice age one that froze the entire planet? A global adventure story & a fascinating account of scientist Paul Hoffmans quest to prove his maverick Snowball Earth theory this is science writing at its most gripping. In Snowball Earth" Gabrielle Walker takes us on a thrilling natural history expedition in search of supporting evidence for the audacious theory which argues that the Earth experienced a climatic cataclysm 600 million years ago that froze the entire planet from the poles to the equator. Because the global snowball happened so long ago the ice has now long gone
- but it left its traces in rocks around the world & in order to see the evidence Walker visited such places as Australia Namibia South Africa & Death Valley USA. Part adventure story & part travel book its a tale of the ultimate human endeavour to understand our origins."
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The long-awaited follow-up to the international bestseller The Jelly Effect Communication is supposed to cause something. That's the point of it. So what do you want to achieve following your communication? Do you want someone to answer 'yes'? Do you want to improve your relationships? Do you want people to understand exactly what you're talking about first time? Whatever you want to achieve you'll need decent communication to get there & expert & bestselling author Andy Bounds shows us exactly how to nail our communication. Using the same conversational style that made The Jelly Effect so popular The Snowball Effect is packed with short rapid fire sections complete with visuals & special features to help us get serious results from our communication. The Snowball Effect explains how to: * Persuade people to say yes" more quickly more often * Enjoy your job more -- because you'll be calling the shots for a change * Remove the communication frustrations you feel all too often * Get more done more quickly -- because you're getting people on your side faster (these techniques have saved people at least one month every year)." ...

Snowboarding was invented in the 1960s in the USA & has grown in popularity all around the world ever since. Considered to be one of the more difficult but ultimately thrilling extreme sports snowboarding requires you to carve & meander your way down a slope while staying firmly strapped to a trusty plank. Experts are able to perform gravity-defying tricks & reach speeds of over 80mph! You may not be learning how to do this just yet but these lessons are the best way enjoy snowboarding right here in the UK no matter what your ability. On booking its important you state your level of experience whether you are a complete beginner or you just want to brush up on your skills so you can be put into the correct lesson. You may be asked to arrive up to half an hour before your appointed lesson time to give you time to collect your equipment & get changed. Then you will have an initial safety briefing & youre off to the slopes! What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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Footprint Snowboarding The World features 100 of the worlds top resorts in 19 different countries taking you from the most cutting edge funparks to the best places to sleep eat & drink. Its unique blend of essential snowboarding & travel information along with recommendation from the worlds best snowboarders makes indispensable reading whether its flat light or a bluebird powder day... Great listings on where to eat sleep & drink as well as what to do on days when the powder isnt so good The only guidebook of its kind Expert authors including British Snowboarding Champion Chris Moran stunning full-colour photography throughout prepare to be inspired! ...

Poor left-out Katie doesnt know how to play. She has lots of good ideas
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