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
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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. ...

150 simple & sincere prayers for a child to treasure. Beautifully illustrated by Allison Jay with prayers specially written & selected for children up to age 8 making the book an ideal gift for religious occasions from a babys baptism to a childs first communion. ...

The Child's Child is the new crime novel by bestselling prize-winning author Barbara Vine What sort of betrayal would drive a brother & sister apart? When Grace & her brother Andrew inherit their grandmother's house in Hampstead they decide to move in together. It seems the obvious thing to do: they've always got on well the house is large enough to split down the middle & neither of them likes partying or loud music. There's one thing they've forgotten though: what if one of them wants to bring a lover into the house? When Andrew's partner James moves in it alters the balance
- with almost fatal consequences. Barbara Vine's is the pen-name of Ruth Rendell & The Child's Child is the first book she has published under that name since The Birthday Present in 2008. It's an intriguing examination of betrayal in families & of those two once-unmentionable subjects illegitimacy & homosexuality. A taut thrilling read it will be enjoyed by readers of P.D. James & Ian Rankin. ' The Rendell/ Vine partnership has for years been producing consistently better work than most Booker winners put together' Ian Rankin ' She deploys her peerless skills in blending the mundane commonplace aspects of life with the murky impulses of desire & greed. Ruth rendall has published fourteen novels under the Vine name two of which Fatal Inversion & King Solomon's Carpet won the prestigious Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award. Also available in Penguin by Barbara Vine: The Minotaur The Blood Doctor Grasshopper The Chimney Sweeper's Boy The Brimstone Wedding No Night is Too Long Asta's Book King Solomon's Carpet Gallowglass The House of Stairs A Dark-Adapted Eye.
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This book helps you rediscover the delight & innocence of childhood in these classic poems from celebrated author Robert Louis Stevenson. From make-believe to climbing trees bedtime stories to morning play & favourite cousins to beloved mothers. Here is a very special collection to be treasured for ever. ...

This expanded & updated second edition of The Child's World" is the accessible & comprehensive multidisciplinary guide to assessing children in need & their families. The book not only provides an explanation of the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need & their Families but also a wealth of information on how to implement it sensitively & effectively summarizing the latest research policy & best practice. " The Child's World" covers: the assessment framework; the process of assessment; assessing the developmental needs of children; assessing parenting capacity; & assessing family & environmental factors. This book is essential reading for practitioners in children's & adult services using the Framework & will also be a valued source of knowledge & guidance for those working in legislative contexts outside of Engl&." ...

The value of play therapy in treating disturbed and/or abused children is becoming increasingly recognised. This book introduces ...

In an age where birth has often been overtaken by obstetrics Dr Dick-Read's philosophy is still as fresh & relevant as it was when he originally wrote this book. He unpicks every possible root cause of western woman's fear & anxiety in pregnancy childbirth & breastfeeding & does so with overwhelming heart & empathy. Essential reading for all parents-to-be childbirth educators midwives & obstetricians! ...

For single parent families as well as those with two working parents organising formal childcare can seem complicated & daunting. How are you to navigate your way through all the options available work out what you can afford & plan all this around you or your partner returning to work? In The Childcare Bible" Lucy Martin offers clear comprehensive guidance on the world of nannies nurseries childminders & much more. As an ex-solicitor working mother of three children & owner of a successful nanny-finding business Lucy is excellently placed to give you the best advice on how to negotiate the childcare minefield. Having interviewed parents across the country to ensure the widest range of concerns & issues are covered " The Childcare Bible" tells you everything you need to know including: what types of childcare are available & what they each offer; how to evaluate a childcare provider or childcare setting; what financial support you can get & how it works; how to interview nannies & the relevant employment law issues; how to decide whether returning to work is right for you; & what your rights are on returning to work. With checklists & case studies this essential guide sets out the pros & cons costs & implications of all available options. Accompanied by a regularly updated website containing the latest legal changes affecting childcare " The Childcare Bible" makes organising the right childcare for your family a painless task." ...