A story of old-fashioned adventure driven purely by curiosity & a refusal to believe that everything has been done. It hasnt. This is a true story of modern day exploration & the discovery of cannibal tribes in the 21st century. It will appeal to anthropologists as much as it will to adventurers & those with a thirst for excitement & humour. From the very start the team found far more hurdles than those just the jungle could throw at them. In the course of their 150-mile journey by dugout canoe & foot through the largest swamp on Earth they dodged police encountered politically disgruntled ex head-hunters & were pursued by a previously undiscovered clan of the little known Korowai tribe. This was all before they had begun their arduous journey into the mountainous interior of the island & the previously unclimbed south face of Gunung Mandala the reason for their expedition. An expedition far more extraordinary than they had ever imagined one that would stretch them their friendship & their equipment to the limits. ...

Fun Farmyard Learning uses brightly illustrated farm animals to introduce the First Counting. Parental notes explain the importance of each exercise & how to guide children through the new challenging concepts being introduced. * Pre-School activity book to introduce core areas of learning * Fun farmyard characters to make learning playful & stimulating * Parental notes to explain each exercise ...

This 1996 book introduces students to optimization theory & its use in economics & allied disciplines. The first of its three parts examines the existence of solutions to optimization problems in Rn & how these solutions may be identified. The second part explores how solutions to optimization problems change with changes in the underlying parameters & the last part provides an extensive description of the fundamental principles of finite- & infinite-horizon dynamic programming. Each chapter contains a number of detailed examples explaining both the theory & its applications for first-year masters & graduate students. Cookbook procedures are accompanied by a discussion of when such methods are guaranteed to be successful & equally importantly when they could fail. Each result in the main body of the text is also accompanied by a complete proof. A preliminary chapter & three appendices are designed to keep the book mathematically self-contained. ...

First Crochet is the ultimate beginners guide to one of the most popular needlecrafts. With the help of clear instructions & step-by-step photographs this book explains the basics from holding the crochet hook to weaving intricate patterns & leads you through the individual techniques. Over 20 projects are featured including both stylish items for the home such as cushions & a throw & gifts such as scarves bags & items for a baby. The comprehensive instructions include fold-out flaps giving key techniques for quick reference. From the first loop to the last seam this book is ideal for the beginner making mastering this skill easy & fun. Other titles in this series include: First Card Making (9781843406143) First Beading (9781843406136) & First Knits (9781843406112). ...

Nine hundred years ago the Pope initiated one of the most controversial episodes in Christian history by stating that God wanted European knights to wage a fierce & bloody war against Islam & recapture Jerusalem. Thus was the First Crusade born. Its story is compelling capable of inspiring awe through tales of bold adventure & revulsion through excesses of violence & barbarity while at the same time providing us with significant insights into medieval society morality & mentality. Tom Asbridge re-creates this fascinating period of history in a stunning narrative. Compelling & enlightening in equal measure & drawing on new research which has radically remoulded our understanding of the movement THE FIRST CRUSADE is a major work by an outstanding young historian. ...

This colourful storybook is based on the number one & award-winning preschool childrens TV show on Channel 5 & Nickelodeon
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This photographic book tells the story of a child starting school & explores the confusing & often worrying feelings that a child might experience on their first day. It provides an ideal starting point for young children & adults to discuss first experiences. ' The Big Day' series is aimed at helping young children to understand & cope with change. Using simple sentences the books offer guidance through first experiences such as moving house the arrival of a new baby & going to hospital. ...

All the new Schofield & Sims dictionaries stand alone as excellent sources of reference. Supporting the Primary Framework for literacy the dictionaries & word books widen childrens vocabulary & improve their reading & writing skills. They have been carefully graded so that each builds on the earlier one
- thus providing a natural progression. The Schofield & Sims First Dictionary: contains more than 5000 headwords (plus short forms/plurals/alternative verb forms/comparatives/superlatives) gives help with some pronunciation features a special introduction for children What is a dictionary? gives concise instructions on How to use this book reinforces knowledge of the alphabet by providing an alphabet strip on each page & is supported by the First Dictionary & Thesaurus Activities (available separately).
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Together in one volume here are the first two Discworld novels featuring Rincewind the wizard & his Luggage Twoflower & innocent tourist & Cohen the Barbarian the worlds oldest & greatest hero. & not to mention Death whos not so bad once you get to know him. ...

For those of you who can’t wait until your 17th Birthday to get behind a wheel of a car then we have the perfect solution. First Drive is an exciting & safe way to learn to drive a car on a specially designated area.
You take control of the car on a safe area by the circuit where you will receive tuition in starting stopping & changing gear. Depending on location you may also have a classroom session covering basic roadcraft & car controls & try out the simulated urban road layout.

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