This is the 77th Rupert annual & features stories focusing on holidays & adventure. Adventure is a core element in many Rupert stories
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A great way of getting our daily 5 a day is to eat plenty of salads. Salads are more than lettuce
- a huge variety of different
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If you love elephants you will love Babar & Celeste " writes A. A. Milne in his preface to " The Story of Babar". " And if you have never loved elephants you will love them now." This is the story of Babar the Elephant & his travels. When his mother dies Babar decides to seek his fortune in the big city. This charming classic of children's literature has entertained children & adults for over 80 years." ...

This beautiful book contains two classic Alfred Bestall stories: Rupert & The Mare's Nest & Rupert & The Lost Cuckoo. Rupert & the Mare's Nest What's a Mare's nest? " Rupert asks his father when he reads the words in a book. They don't exist says Mr. Bear
- but Rupert is determined to find one & his search takes him to many exciting places! Rupert & The Lost Cuckoo The cuckoo is one of the busiest birds in Nutwood Village & how Rupert misses its cheery voice! After a long search he discovers why is has vanished from its usual home"
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Classic telescopes are of interest to amateur astronomers for a variety of reasons. There are the dedicated collectors but there are also many amateurs who love the nostalgia they inspire. These telescopes feel" different from any contemporary telescope & perhaps have a unique ability to reconnect the owner to a bygone age of craftmanship. This book takes a look at traditional telescopes built by the great instrument makers of the 18th & 19th centuries particularly the dynastic telescope makers including Dollond Alvan Clark Thomas Cooke & Sons & Carl Zeiss. Also included are lesser luminaries such as John Brashear John Calver William Wray Henry Fitz & William Henry Mogey. Classic Telescopes covers the key features of the telescopes designed by these manufacturers & shows how a heady combination of market trends instrument condition & pedigree will dictate their prices at auction. Classic Telescopes also shows the reader how to find real bargains! Interviews with top classic telescope collectors (and users) provide the best tips of prospecting for a genuine acquisition." ...

The Hamlyn Classic Chefs series is a celebratory collection of some of the most admired chefs the world has to offer
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This volume introduces the major classical Arabic philosophers through substantial selections from the key works (many of which appear in translation for the first time here) in each of the fields
- including logic philosophy of science natural philosophy metaphysics ethics & politics
- to which they made significant contributions. An extensive introduction situating the works within their historical cultural & philosophical contexts offers support to students approaching the subject for the first time as well as to instructors with little or no formal training in Arabic thought. A glossary select bibliography & index are also included.

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This volume introduces the major classical Arabic philosophers through substantial selections from the key works (many of which appear in translation for the first time here) in each of the fields -- including logic philosophy of science natural philosophy metaphysics ethics & politics -- to which they made significant contributions. An extensive Introduction situating the works within their historical cultural & philosophical contexts offers support to students approaching the subject for the first time as well as to instructors with little or no formal training in Arabic thought. A glossary select bibliography & index are also included. ...

The stunning masterpieces of Ancient Greece & Rome are fundamental to the story of art in Western culture & to the origins ...

In more than 2600 photographs professional dancers (from such companies as the American Ballet Theatre & the Jaffrey Ballet) demonstrate in sequence every movement in the classical repertoire from the most basic to the most advanced. Each photograph is accompanied by a text that details appropriate teaching techniques & describes the proper execution of each step. Warren combines the best instructional aspects of several international schools including Soviet Danish & English. A glossary defines common dance terms & a pronunciation guide provides phonetic transcriptions of French ballet terms. A chapter specially for teachers delineates a variety of methods classroom-tested by Warren a teacher-training expert & former professional dancer with extensive credentials. ...