' The Jago had got him & it held him fast.' In the worst of London's East End slums in an area called the Jago young Dicky Perrott is used to a life of poverty crime & violence. Gang warfare is the order of the day deaths are commonplace & thieving the only way to survive. At first Dicky dreams of becoming a High Mobsman
- one of the aristocrats of Jago crime
- but the efforts of Father Sturt to improve conditions offer him a different path. Dicky's journey takes him through a savage but colourful community of pickpockets & cosh-carriers where the police only enter in threes & where murder erupts with an unusual horror & intimacy. Morrison's portrayal of the Victorian underclass & its underworld drew attention to the bleak prospects for children living in such surroundings & it is a classic of slum-fiction. In this edition Peter Miles provides a rich contextual background to the creation of the novel & the social debates to which it contributed. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more.

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In 1980 seven-year-old Sabine Kuegler & her family went to live in a remote jungle area of West Papua among the recently discovered Fayu
- a tribe untouched by modern civilisation. Her childhood was spent hunting shooting poisonous spiders with arrows & chewing on pieces of bat-wing in place of gum. She also learns how brutal nature can be
- & sees the effect of war & hatred on tribal peoples. After the death of her Fayu-brother Ohri Sabine decides to leave the jungle & aged seventeen she goes to a boarding school in Switzerland
- a traumatic change for a girl who acts & feels like one of the Fayu. Fear is something I learnt here she says. In the Lost Valley with a lost tribe I was happy. In the rest of the world it was I who was lost. Here is Sabine Kueglers remarkable true story of a childhood lived out in the Indonesian jungle & the struggle to conform to European society that followed.


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Beautiful repackage of this Barbara Erskine classic the story of a remarkable mediaeval noblewoman whose life shaped the history of three crowns The child whose hands would hold three crowns is born in fire. In 1218 an extraordinary princess is born whose birth was foretold. Her mystical powers & unquenchable spirit will alter the course of history. Raised by her fiercely Welsh nurse to support the Celtic cause against the predatory English king Princess Eleyne is taught to worship the old gods to look into the future & sometimes the past. However unable to identify time & place in her terrifying visions she is powerless to avert forthcoming tragedy... Remarkable events follow Eleyne all her life as despite impassioned resistance her world is shaped by powerful men. But her tempestuous life & loves tie her to the destinies of England Scotland & Wales... ...

Scholar. Warrior. Samurai. His name was Bennosuke son of the great Munisai Shinmen known throughout the empire as one of the greatest warriors who ever lived. His destiny was to become a great warrior like his father
- a Samurai one of the most feared & respected in the world. But before fame comes action & Bennosuke must prove himself on the battlefield before he can claim his inheritance. & in his way stands the vengeful Hayato son of Lord Nakata the face of the enemy a man who is determined to kill Bennosuke. It is a battle between honour & vengeance pride & reputation. & Bennosuke must look death in the eye before he can call himself a warrior. Before he can call himself Musashi the greatest warrior of all time...
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The new edition of this popular handbook gives an authoritative informative & accessible account of key areas of child protection practice. Covering research policy & practice it is relevant to all professionals working in child care. No other book on child protection offers such comprehensive coverage of policy & practice. It provides research findings in all areas of child abuse latest policies & indications of good practice plus specialist chapters for different professionals. Chapters have been contributed by known experts in the field both distinguished academics & practitioners. By combining the latest factual information with sophisticated analysis it is the ideal course text for child protection programmes as well as meeting the needs of more experienced practitioners academics & trainers. ...

A complete & comprehensive guide to why kids behave & think the way they do-and how to bring out the best in them. In the U.S. more than 10 of children are diagnosed with psychiatric disorders while countless others remain undiagnosed. Defining what is normal" & what is not is of great concern to anyone who works with guides nurtures teaches or parents children. With new discoveries in mental disorders that affect children Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides an informational guide to cognitive development at every stage of a childs life as well as how to diagnose treat & overcome the cognitive barriers that impede learning & development. How to identify & treat mental disorders Covers behavior disorders autism attention deficit disorder reading disabilities bipolar disorder & more Guidance on helping a child control impulses develop self esteem & have good relationships An essential guide for parents teachers & caregivers Child Psychology & Development For Dummies provides a detailed overview of an average childs cognitive development how to detect abnormalities & what to do next." ...

Previous editions of The Child Surveillance Handbook" have built its reputation as the essential reference guide for GPs health visitors & other members of the healthcare team in primary care. Now thoroughly revised & updated this new edition remains the authoritative guide to child surveillance
- promoting the health welfare & life chances of children."
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What would you find if you went back & reread all of your favourite books from childhood? Francis Spufford discovers both delight & sadness in this memoir. Re-reading & re-living these books & investigating their literary origins & rich histories Francis Spufford reveals what it was like to be an obsessive reader as a child. As the book unfolds so too he gradually uncovers his own childhood & his unique reason for taking refuge in stories from a world full of unbearable knowledge. ...

Retrace the steps taken by some of Uniteds greatest legends such as George Best Bobby Charlton Eric Cantona Denis Law & Roy Keane. Immerse yourself in the history of the worlds most famous club. Experience the magnificent trophy room sit in the heights of the North Stand for a birds eye view of the pitch stand in Fergies spot in the dug out sit in the home changing room at your favourite players peg & enjoy the atmosphere inside the Theatre of Dreams. It certainly is a day to remember for every Manchester United fan. Come on you reds! You will be greeted by your guide who over the duration of the tour will share with you their extensive knowledge about the history & contemporary activities of the club. You will be shown around the stadium have the chance to take photographs at the entrance of the players tunnel & the dug out & even visit the home teams dressing room where the stars prepare themselves for the big games. You will have the opportunity to ask all those questions you have been dying to ask. The tour will finish off at the visitors centre & museum where you will be free to browse at your leisure. 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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Dylan Thomas one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century captures a childs eye view of a magical Christmas Day in a small Welsh town with uncles & aunties sing songs presents (some useful some not) & lots of snow. The beautiful lyrical prose is vividly brought to life by Edward Ardizzones wonderful line illustrations. This modern classic which celebrates 50 years since first publication will delight everyone with its marvellous tales of the fun & excitement of what it is like to be a child at Christmas. ...