Join the jungle fun in this series of delightfully simple & surprising tales for early readers. This jungle tale reads as a long joke furnished with a hilarious punch line. A simple scenario is established & the lively repetitive text builds up to the satisfying end twist which is guaranteed to tickle even the most reluctant reader. Great fun to read aloud this lively story is perfect as an early reader & bears many repeated readings when the punch line can be gleefully pre-empted. ...

Topsy & Tim find fun & adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy & Tim: Go to Hospital" Tim has fallen out of a tree & bumped his head. He's a little nervous about going to hospital but he soon finds out how nice the Doctors & Nurses are & there are lots of other children on the ward to play with too. The only problem now is making sure Topsy doesn't feel left out! A trusted & well-loved pair who can help guide parents & children through 'first experiences' " Topsy & Tim" books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. Topsy & Tim remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans. These wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves." ...

Topsy & Tim find fun & adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy & Tim: Go to the Dentist" children can find out how to keep their teeth healthy & discover that going to the dentist isn't such a scary experience after all. A trusted & well-loved pair who can help guide parents & children through 'first experiences' " Topsy & Tim" books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. " Topsy & Tim" remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans these wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves." ...

Topsy & Tim find fun & adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy & Tim: Go to the Zoo" you can find out about all the animals they see & how the zookeepers look after them. A trusted & well-loved pair who can help guide parents & children through 'first experiences' " Topsy & Tim" books have been beautifully updated with contemporary artwork. " Topsy & Tim" remain instantly recognisable to parents while in a fresh style that will appeal to a new generation of fans these wonderful books deserve a place on every child's bookshelves." ...

Diagnosed with breast cancer internationally renowned photographer Gemma Levine determined to use her skill & connections to write a book about her experience that would be a companion a resource an aide & finally a practical guide to the incredible journey all cancer patients must travel if they are to regain control of their life. Medical practitioners researchers support staff therapists even make-up experts & a cordon bleu cook have gladly contributed accounts that added together provide a book of bountiful insights & comfort. It is in the end overcoming the fear of & guilt about the suddenness of the diagnosis & the myriad unknown factors in coping with the treatment of cancer where this remarkable book will prove its worth. The skill & artistry of Gemmas black & white photographs contribute an additional dynamic quality that captures the humanity & ultimately the love so many people involved in the treatment & help of cancer patients bring to bear. This book is above all a message of practical hope. With a Foreword by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall all proceeds from the sale of copies will go to Maggies Foundation. ...

When one long hot summer young Leo is staying with a school-friend at Brandham Hall he begins to act as a messenger between Ted the farmer & Marian the beautiful young woman up at the hall. He becomes drawn deeper & deeper into their dangerous game of deceit & desire until his role brings him to a shocking & premature revelation. The haunting story of a young boy's awakening into the secrets of the adult world The Go-Between" is also an unforgettable evocation of the boundaries of Edwardian society." ...

Colorful & colliding spiritual & soothing crammed with deserted beaches yogic bliss & heady nightlife. Goa is many things to many people but everyone agrees there s nowhere on earth quite like it. Amelia Thomas Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 34 maps 40+ beaches 47 colorful festivals & events Loads of details on yoga & activities Inspirational photos Clear easy-to-use maps At-a-glance practical info Beach Planner In-depth background Easy-to-read layout ...

Charter a fishing boat at Panjim & watch as the palm trees on the beach recede into the distance. Visit 200 hundred-year-old spice plantations or the Saturday Night Bazaar where live music & food stalls lend the bazaar a festival atmosphere. Travel through humble fishing villages on the Arabian Sea or rustic colonial towns where jungles twist their way around churches & basilicas. From tropical beaches to ghost towns in the jungle Footprintfocus Goa will prove an invaluable companion. * Essentials section with practical tips on getting there & around. * Background section with fascinating information on the regions unique history & culture. * Comprehensive listings of where to eat sleep & play including beach resorts & hiking routes. * Detailed street maps for Panjim & other important towns. * Slim enough to fit in your pocket. Loaded with advice & information this concise Footprintfocus guide will help you get the most out of Goa without weighing you down. The content of the Footprintfocus Goa guide has been extracted from Footprints India Handbook. ...

Written in a fast-paced thriller style The Goal is the gripping novel which is transforming management thinking throughout the Western world. The author has been described by Fortune as a 'guru to industry' & by Businessweek as a 'genius'. It is a book to recommend to your friends in industry
- even to your bosses
- but not to your competitors. Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try & improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage. He has ninety days to save his plant
- or it will be closed by corporate HQ with hundreds of job losses. It takes a chance meeting with a colleague from student days
- Jonah
- to help him break out of conventional ways of thinking to see what needs to be done. The story of Alex's fight to save his plant is more than compulsive reading. It contains a serious message for all managers in industry & explains the ideas which underline the Theory of Constraints (TOC) developed by Eli Goldratt. Eliyahu M. Goldratt is an internationally recognized leader in the development of new business management concepts & systems & acts as an educator to many of the world's corporations. The 20th anniversary edition

Includes:: a series of detailed case study interviews by David Whitford Editor at Large Fortune Small Business which explore how organizations around the world have been transformed by Eli Goldratt's ideas.






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