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." ...

Utterly joyful...and full of fun said The Countryman of Natures Playground. Following that books success the authors have written a second book that encourages children to enjoy & learn from the natural world through fun
- this time for slightly older children. Go Wild describes a range of outdoor adventures for families to share including foraging for wild food the magical excitement of making fires cooking over the hot coals & making your own shelter. For eight-year-olds through to young teenagers there are tempting alternatives to computers & hanging out: brilliant ideas for having fun that will also help them to learn new skills & give them independence & confidence. From making a catapult to catching crayfish creating fire without matches to constructing a tepee Go Wild is all about thrilling activities amazing discoveries & kids having the time of their lives in the great outdoors. The authors Fiona Danks & Jo Schofield have produced some outdoor activity sheets in conjuction with the Cub & Scout Naturalist Activity Badge sponsered by Natural Engl&. To view these acitivity sheets click here. For more information on Natural England click the logo on the left.
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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." ...

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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This is a terrific story of a young Latino boy who spotted by an ex-scout playing in a park in Los Angeles wins himself a trial at one of Englands Premier League clubs
- Newcastle United. Struggling to cope with the gritty Northern weather the rivalries & jealousies from other players & dodgy scouts he has just this one shot at fulfilling his dream. He has the skill but does he have the pace & stamina necessary for success? This is a riveting tale of one underdog the first of three fantastic football movies coming over 2005-2007.
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Santiago has made his mark in the UK Premier league as a magic midfielder with Newcastle United. But European football now beckons & he finds himself playing alongside stars such as Beckham Raul & Zidane for Real Madrid. But playing in the UEFA Champions League can bring new pressures
- new challenges: fighting to keep his place in the squad trying to resist the temptations surrounding a successful footballer aiming to maintain his relationship with his girlfriend back home. Sometimes dreams can turn sour...
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Santiago Munez is back in England & playing in the Premiership once again. Hes also been selected for the 2010 World Cup & is playing on the form of his life. But things in his personal life are more complicated
- his troublesome brother has moved from Spain to England to learn to play football like his brother his wife Ros has a new job & they have a three-year-old daughter to take care of. When disaster strikes during an international warm-up match & Santi is injured it looks like his dream of playing in the greatest competition of them all is over. Can he prove himself physically & mentally match-fit in time for the finals...?
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