The descendants of the Elven house of Shannara have all completed their quests: Paranor the Druids Keep has been restored; the Elves have been returned to the Four Lands; & Par Ohmsford has found what he believes to be the legendary Sword of Shannara. But their work is not yet done. The Shadowen still swarm over the Four Lands poisoning all with their dark magic & their leader is determined to prevent the scions of Shannara from sharing the knowledge that will end the sickness. To this end he sets his traps. For Walker he will dispatch the Four Horsemen; for Wren he sends an untrue friend; & for Par he devises the most terrible fate of all... The charges given by the shade of the Druid Allanon seem doomed to failure
- unless the Shannara children can escape the traps being laid for them & Par can unlock the secret of the Sword of Shannara.
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They met at a party. It was hate at first sight. Ruth was far too beautiful too flamboyant. Not at all Anns kind of person. Until a chance encounter in the bathroom led to an alliance of souls. Soon they were sharing hankies during the late showing of Sophies World" wolfing down sundaes sodden with whipped cream telling truths of marriage mortality & love secure in the kind of intimacy no man could ever know. After years of shared secrets guilty pleasures family life & divorce they face a crisis that redefines the meaning of friendship & unconditional love. This is the story of Ruth & of Ann. & all of us who wonder what wed say if we knew we didnt have forever." ...

This is a vibrantly practical & engaging book with a solid foundation in research. This book will be an invaluable resource to teachers in both primary & secondary schools." Professor Debra Myhill Associate Dean for Research College of Social Science & International Studies University of Exeter UK " This is a tremendously rich & exciting book. It is reassuring in these days when simple views of literacy & its teaching are the only approaches to win official approval that authors such as Pie Corbett & Julia Strong are able to outline & explore a much more subtle & complex approach." Professor David Wray Director of the Institute of Education University of Warwick UK Talk for Writing is a proven approach to teaching creative writing that is fun engaging & motivating for children. Now you can apply this approach to teaching non-fiction writing across the curriculum. Talk for Writing across the Curriculum shows you how to help children speak the language of non-fiction before they attempt to write it. This is a three-step process using fun multi-sensory activities. It helps build childrens confidence & linguistic ability to such an extent they are able to create their own writing. This practical resource offers: Fully worked tried & tested examples of how to apply Talk for Writing to each non-fiction text type A wide range of fun warm-up oral activities such as connective games Professor Know-It-All as well as text-based activities such as boxing up creating toolkits & magpieing Guidance for teachers on how to apply the approach across the curriculum DVD of Pie Corbett s workshops with teachers showing Talk for Writing in action Video footage of classes engaged in the Talk for Writing approach Advice on how to use the DVD & handouts to train all staff in the approach Evidence of impact Talk for Writing across the Curriculum is designed for busy teachers in mind & will help them transform their childrens writing & attainment across the curriculum." ...

Talk French is the ideal course for absolute beginners. Designed for adults learning at home or in a class it covers all the basic language youll need in everyday situations so you can make the most of your visit from the moment you arrive! Talk Frenchs rewarding step-by-step approach makes progress rapid & is effective in teaching even the least confident of language learners. Illustrated in full colour & featuring a wealth of enjoyable activities it makes learning French fun. This 128-page book is also available to buy in a pack with two 60-minute audio CDs (9780563520108) to get the most out of your learning. ...

This six-part television series provides a lively introduction to everyday French for beginners. Based on the classic BBC TWO series these entertaining & informative programmes can be used either alone or to complement the Talk French course (9780563520108). Filmed on location in France the Talk French programmes feature authentic dialogues between native speakers with clear & concise on-screen language tips. Offering an invaluable insight into the sights sounds & culture youll encounter during your trip theyll bring the language to life before your eyes! * Interactive activities allow you to check your progress at every stage. * Bilingual subtitles provide on-screen support at the touch of a button. * Language summaries allow you to listen to & practise key phrases. (The filming of Talk French took place before France adopted the euro so youll come across the occasional reference to francs.) 1 x 90-minute DVD. ...

Talk French is the ideal course for absolute beginners. Designed for adults learning at home or in a class it covers all the basic language you'll need in everyday situations so you can make the most of your visit from the moment you arrive! Talk French's rewarding step-by-step approach makes progress rapid & is effective in teaching even the least confident of language learners. Illustrated in full colour & featuring a wealth of enjoyable activities it makes learning French fun. The native speakers on the audio will give you a real flavour of the French you're likely to hear
- & you're encouraged to join in & put your new-found language skills to the test! This pack contains a 128-page course book & two 60-minute audio CDs. The book is also available separately (9780563520092).
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Talk French 2 is the ideal way to improve your French
- whether youre returning to the language & dont want to start from scratch
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Talk French Grammar is the ideal resource for anyone setting out to learn French at home or in a class. Using the tried-&-tested principles of the bestselling Talk series it demystifies grammar & guides you through the key structures of French in a way that's really easy to follow even if you have no experience at all of grammar & grammatical terminology. With its straightforward approach & attractive layout Talk French Grammar promotes a real understanding of how French works & how it relates to English. It contains clear explanations & hundreds of useful examples learning tips & strategies. Interesting practice activities reinforce the language patterns & help you remember what you've learned. Talk French Grammar can be used successfully alongside any learning materials & is also the perfect companion for the bestselling Talk French & Talk French 2. 272-page book. ...

Talk German is the ideal course for absolute beginners. Designed for adults learning at home or in a class it covers all the basic language youll need in everyday situations so you can make the most of your visit from the moment you arrive! Talk Germans rewarding step-by-step approach makes progress rapid & is effective in teaching even the least confident of language learners. Illustrated in full colour & featuring a wealth of enjoyable activities it makes learning German fun. This 128-page book is also available to buy in a pack with two 60-minute audio CDs (9780563520191) to get the most out of your learning. ...

Talk German is the ideal course for absolute beginners. Designed for adults learning at home or in a class it covers all the basic language you'll need in everyday situations so you can make the most of your visit from the moment you arrive! Talk German's rewarding step-by-step approach makes progress rapid & is effective in teaching even the least confident of language learners. Illustrated in full colour & featuring a wealth of enjoyable activities it makes learning German fun. The native speakers on the audio will give you a real flavour of the German you're likely to hear
- & you're encouraged to join in & put your new-found language skills to the test! This pack contains a 128-page course book & two 60-minute audio CDs. The book is also available separately (9780563520184).
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