Its the first day back at school for four very different children. Lee Lloyd Billy & Angela are expecting just an ordinary day.. .but all that changes when MARTIN zooms in from outer space! Join Lee Lloyd Billy Angela.. .and Martin for a first day of term thats out of this world! ...

The perfect introduction to philosophy for children (P4C) But Why? Provides everything you need to introduce philosophy into your classroom. & for those who are already doing P4C it will provide a welcome source of fresh inspiration & new ideas. Why do philosophy in school? This work clearly has a very positive impact on children's work across the curriculum giving them the confidence to speak & discuss ideas to a high level.
- Ofsted report P4C has far-reaching benefits that touch all parts of the curriculum & every aspect of school life by: creating a climate for learning increasing motivation developing communication skills boosting creativity & imagination teaching moral citizenship developing confidence self-esteem & emotional identification. Why But Why? But Why? offers a tried-&-tested approach that uses the character of Philosophy Bear to make philosophy accessible to even the very youngest children. As well as this manual the teaching pack (sold seperately)
Includes:: a mini Philosophy Bear four beautifully illustrated picture books written specifically for use in P4C. The manual is a highly practical guide that
Includes:: how to run a successful P4C session using stories & other stimuli for P4C strategies that will lead to fruitful thinking inspiring case studies & examples a bank of games & activities integrating philosophy into the school involving parents.


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Suzannes journey of self-discovery is anything but typical; her attitude towards sex & relationships even more unusual. The Butcher The Baker The Candlestick Maker is a story that is shocking & heart-warming in equal measure. Freed from the restraints of marriage & monogamy Suzanne takes pleasure without commitment & tells her story without a trace of shame. Shes not looking for Prince Charming anymore but fun. & she finds it. ...

When I was a young lad twenty or thirty or forty years ago I lived in a small town where they were all after me on account of what I done on Mrs Nugent". So speaks Francie Brady the narrator & anti-hero of THE BUTCHER BOY. When the story begins Francie is a bit of a scamp full of curiosity & mischief. Then an unpleasant encounter with Mrs Nugent on the subject of her son's missing comic books propels Francie to the brink of madness & beyond. Mc Cabe's depiction of small-town Irish life & of one boy's deterioration into madness & despair is surprisingly one of the most raucous earthy & horrifically hilarious stories of all time. Dark & gothic funny & tragic starring a child who retains the pathos of a grubby urchin even as he evolves into a monster THE BUTCHER BOY is an absolute treasure." ...

Thomas Chaloner just returned from a clandestine excursion to Spain & Portugal on behalf of the Queen finds London dank & grey under leaden skies. He finds many things changed including the Government slapping a tax on printed newspapers. Handwritten news reports escape the duty & the rivalry between the producers of the two conduits of news is the talk of the coffee houses with the battle to be first with any sort of intelligence escalating into violent rivalry. & it seems that a number of citizens who have eaten cucumbers have come to untimely deaths. It is such a death which Chaloner is despatched to investigate; that of a lawyer with links to 'the Butcher of Smithfield' a shady trader surrounded by a fearsome gang of thugs who terrorise the streets well beyond the confines of Smithfield market. Chaloner doesn't believe that either this death or the others are caused by a simple vegetable but to prove his theory he has to untangle the devious means of how news is gathered & he has to put his personal safety aside as he tries to penetrate the rumour mill surrounding the Butcher of Smithfield & discover his real identity. ...

Butchering Small Game & Birds" is essential reading for those who have embraced self-sufficiency & who regard small game & birds both domestic & wild as an essential part of their diet. The volume covers rabbits hares quail chicken & turkey as well as game birds & provides comprehensive guidance relating to all aspects of the craft of butchery." ...

After successfully developing a series of funfairs Billy Butlin progressed to opening holiday centres & hotels across the UK to provide families with an inexpensive but entertaining holiday. Over the years these centres first expanded & then declined in number due to changes in our preferences for types of holiday. Now boasting spa hotels the resorts are very different from the chalets of yesteryear. However the original slogan Our True Intent is all for Your Delight is fondly remembered by all of the original holidaymakers whether they enjoyed one trip to a holiday centre or still make an annual pilgrimage with their families. This nostalgic selection of images many published here for the first time illustrates the history of the various camps & hotels including all of the things we associate with this most British of establishments. From Redcoats to water worlds & from the Glamorous Grandmothers competitions to National Talent contests this book provides an enjoyable & nostalgic trip down memory lane for all who know & love Butlins allowing us a glimpse into the social history of this quintessential British holiday. ...

Riccardo Small lives on the Isl&. Hes the smallest boy in his class at school & he loves cricket. In fact hes a walking cricket encyclopaedia & can tell you the averages of every West Indian test match player in history the names of all the cricket grounds in the world & more besides. But Riccardo also loves poetry & songs
- especially calypso. When he is dropped from the cricket team after missing a vital catch Riccardo wanders the island taking refuge in his poems. He meets Count Crayfish an eccentric figure well known on the Island for his triumphs in the Calypso Competition & together they think of a way in which Riccardo can still help the cricket team...
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Since they were pupils in the village school it had been obvious that Becca the ploughmans daughter & George the blacksmiths son would one day marry. But Beccas scheming younger sister Ellen upsets their plans with a shocking announcement: she is pregnant with Georges child. Shock & disillusionment sour Beccas good nature but it is partly restored when Jethro newly returned to the district begins to pay her attention & eventually proposes marriage. He has inherited a nearby cottage from his aunt & has plans to build a business specialising in furniture. While Becca & Jethro run their thriving business Ellen & George have too many children & not enough money. The needy Ellen is forced to accept the charity that Becca offers but it seems the two sisters will not be true friends again. Especially as George remains convinced he married the wrong sister.. . ...

The ideal portable companion the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look & updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly seen butterflies & moths in Britain & northern Europe. Authoritative text beautiful photographs & detailed illustrations show the distinguishing features of each butterfly & moth to aid identification. Features information on size habitat geographical range & months when they can be spotted as well as names of similar species with which each butterfly or moth could be confused & details of the differences between them. This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original now expanded to include over 240 butterflies & moths. ...