An ideal book for children with lots of questions about the world we live in such as Why is the night dark? What is snow? & What is under the sea? This charming encyclopedia is full of simple easy-to-read text & lively detailed illustrations introducing young readers to the basic concepts of geography. ...

This is a new paperback edition of Usbornes Illustrated First Dictionary" with over 2 500 carefully chosen words & definitions. It is packed with lively & humorous illustrations & photographs that help demonstrate the meanings of words. It

Includes:: an alphabet sequence on each page to help children find their way around the dictionary example sentences showing how words are used & word panels giving suggestions for alternative words. It comes with over 700 internet links to websites with fun activities information & animations."

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With its short clear explanations First English Grammar" remains the clearest grammar book for elementary & low-intermediate students. It is written & designed to present the basics in as accessible a form as possible. " First English Grammar" shows students how easy the basics of English Grammar can be." ...

At Isambard Dunstans School for Wayward Children life is trouble for 14-year-old identical twins Sadie & Saskia Dopple & their friend former thief Erik Morrisey Ganger. But what starts out as a perfectly normal day of food fights rioting classmates fires & (yawn) threats of expulsion goes suddenly & horribly wrong when a mysterious wealthy woman appears at the school & adopts Saskia...without her sister. On her own in a mansion full of dark secrets Saskia stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens her very life. Meanwhile desperate to find her Sadie & Erik escape from the orphanage with a gang of enemies in hot pursuit. Faced with perils beyond their imagination the trio must decide who to trust & what to believe if they are to survive. ...

This book is designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing & friendly way. It features Stephen Cartwright's delightful illustrations providing lots to look at & talk about. An ideal starting point for young children & adults to discuss first experiences. Other titles in this series include: Going to the Hospital"; " Going to a Party"; & " The New Puppy"." ...

Start a lifetime of learning with the First Facts" series. " First Facts Seasons" introduces children to the world of reading with lively illustrations & simple text to help build confidence & development. Bursting with fun facts & figures that will guide your child through each of the four seasons they will love flicking through & learning as they go. From spring lambs to autumn leaves questions about each magical season is answered. Fun & educational these books are perfect for home-reading where children can indulge in their interests
- a valuable teaching aid for both parents & teachers."
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When she turned the page & her gaze flickered over the date on top it was as though the lightning outside had somehow grounded right into her. A billion volts of pain a shriek of anguish you could actually see & feel as it pierced her. Camp David USA. A birthday party turns into a nightmare when a child is snatched after the celebrations. The First Lady enlists the services of Sean King & Michelle Maxwell to bring the child home safely. But she & King share a past. Years ago he saved her then senator husband from political disaster. & this may not be all that passed between them. With Michelle still battling her own demons the two are pushed to the limit with forces aligned on all sides against them
- & the line between friend & foe impossible to define.. .or defend.
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Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents & editors receive & reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While its the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating its the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that immediately stands out among the vast competition. & those outstanding qualities says New York literary agent Noah Lukeman have to be apparent from the first five pages. The First Five Pages: A Writers Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile reveals the necessary elements of good writing whether it be fiction nonfiction journalism or poetry & points out errors to be avoided such as:
- A weak opening hook
- Overuse of adjectives & adverbs
- Flat or forced metaphors or similes
- Undeveloped characterizations & lifeless settings
- Uneven pacing & lack of progression With exercises at the end of each chapter this invaluable reference will allow novelists journalists poets & screenwriters alike to improve their technique as they learn to eliminate even the most subtle mistakes that are cause for rejection. The First Five Pages will help writers at every stage take their art to a higher
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This soft fold-out cot book from the best-selling Baby Touch range is specially designed to stimulate the developing eyesight of newborns & very young babies whom research has shown respond best to bold high-contrast colours in their first few months. The padded double-sided panels contain a shiny mirror & high-contrast patterns & images in black white & yellow that help to develop first focusing skills & captivate all babies. Perfect for using in cots the cloth book is durable & fully hand washable with ties to secure it to cot bars. ...

First Foods answers all your questions about weaning your baby & how to provide a good variety of the right foods. Written by a qualified nutritionist & mother of two it

Includes:: a wide range of simple recipes as well as time-saving tips & ways to prevent fussy eating. This handy guide is a fully revised & updated edition of First Foods (1998) & covers everything a new parent needs to know: / The importance of diet & what is nutritious & most likeable for your baby -- what is good for adults is not necessarily good for babies / While this book is not about weaning it actively encourages mothers to continue giving breast or formula milk to their babies together with solids / How to know when your baby is ready to move to solids / Vegetarian babies & those with special dietary needs / Tips on food safety & basic hygiene / Tips from other parents / At a glance weaning calendar & basic recipes.

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