This is a perfect introduction to the classic fairy tale The Three Little Pigs" with beautiful illustrations & lots of funny rhythm & rhyme to delight young children. This " Ladybird Picture Book" is ideal for reading aloud & sharing with 2-4 year olds." ...

This Ladybird retelling of Goldilocks & the Three Bears" is a wonderful introduction to classic fairy tales for toddlers & preschool children. Enjoy reading the simple text together looking at the bright pictures & feeling the different touch-&-feels on every page." ...

This is a hugely entertaining & riotous re-telling of a classic fairytale from one of the most original & funny voices in children's books today. Have you ever heard the story of Goldilocks & the Three Dinosaurs? Yes you heard right
- Dinosaurs. Once upon a time there were three hungry dinosaurs: Papa Dinosaur Mama Dinosaur &...a Dinosaur who happened to be visiting from Norway. Of course. One day purely on a whim they decided to tidy up their house nice & neat make their beds up all cosy & comfortable prepare delicious hot chocolate pudding of varying temperatures place their chairs just so & go... Someplace else. Let's be clear they were definitely not setting up a trap for some succulent poorly supervised little girl called Goldilocks who may wander by...ahem. It features a new take on an age-old classic that will ensure lots of giggles & lots of re-readings
- a perfect go-to bedtime story.

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Vintage vinyl is far more than fodder for a trip down memory lane just check out the prices in the new edition of Goldmine Records & Prices". Featuring more than 30 000 albums & 45s by 1 000 artists from the 1950s to the 1980s this guide covers some of the most popular rock & pop musicians of their time. In addition to the data readers gain access to Goldmine exclusives including market reports advice on buying & selling albums & more than 1 000 detailed thumbnail cover photos of musical legends." ...

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) teaches hand embroidery to the highest standard & is well respected all over the world. It not only upholds the traditions of English embroidery that go back many hundreds of years but is constantly taking embroidery forward in new & innovative ways. This series of Essential Stitch Guides has been produced in close collaboration with the RSN with the aim of providing a set of definitive works on traditional embroidery techniques. All of the authors were chosen by the RSN & all are graduate apprentices of the Royal School. Goldwork is all about the interplay of colour texture & light & it is this quality that is at the heart of Helen Mc Cook's work. The book starts with a historical account of goldwork then moves on to the materials & equipment required framing up how to transfer a design on to fabric & how to start & finish a thread. The main section of the book then covers all of the essential stitches & techniques through clear step-by-step diagrams & photographs coupled with beautiful close-up photographs showing how then can be used in a finished piece. These include couching bricking basketweave cutwork spangles s-ing pearl purl plate & kid. The book ends with a section in which the techniques described in the previous section are combined to create finished pieces all beautifully & exquisitely worked by the author. ...

Hazel Everett is an exceptionally skilled goldwork embroiderer & in this beautiful book she passes on her knowledge & expertise in a way that is both practical & visually stunning. Drawing on traditional methods she creates works that are brilliantly executed in a style that is both modern & unique. Here Hazel provides expert guidance & advice on an extensive range of goldwork embroidery techniques. Her detailed descriptions & step-by-step instructions are accompanied by clear diagrams & embroidered samples all carefully & exquisitely worked by the author herself. Throughout the book there are numerous examples of the authors own work providing inspiration for embroiderers who wish to extend their skills in this fascinating area. The book ends with ten fabulous projects including richly worked samplers Christmas tree decorations & needle books all using the full range of techniques threads & other materials that the reader has learnt about in the previous sections of the book. This is an invaluable reference for those already familiar with the art of goldwork embroidery as well as an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to embark upon it. ...

This second volume of the brilliant bestselling Bartimaeus" sequence now comes with a br&-new cover! Two years have passed since the events of " The Amulet of Samarkand" & the young magician Nathaniel is rising fast through the government ranks. But his career is suddenly threatened by a series of terrifying crises. A dangerous golem makes random attacks on London & other raids even more threatening are perpetrated by the Resistance. Nathaniel & Bartimaeus travel to Prague enemy city of ancient magic but while they are there uproar breaks out at home & Nathaniel returns to find his reputation in tatters. Can he rescue it from his Machiavellian adversaries in the government bent on his destruction? This is a thrilling sequel in which the relationship between the young magician & the djinni remains as teasing & complex as ever." ...

The fun way to get a grip on every aspect of golf Golf is a popular spectator sport but for those who play its a great source of low impact cardiovascular strength & aerobic exercise. In addition golf is by nature a social game that provides the opportunity to meet new people. Golf All-In-One For Dummies shows you not only how to get the most physical benefit from a round of golf but also the tools you need to truly enjoy the game. From perfecting your swing to avoiding injuries the proven techniques presented in this book give you everything you need to have the time of your life every time you hit the links. The basics of golf Details on the latest golf equipment & technology Tips on how to improve the short game including putting chipping & getting out of tough spots Rules & etiquette that every golfer needs to know Plans for keeping fit & designing workouts to improve your game Mental tricks & exercises to help you succeed Tips on grips stances & swings New tips from top players on how to improve your game Great new courses tournaments players who have changed the game & a review of golfs greatest moments Whether you already have some golf experience or are completely new to the game Golf All-In-One For Dummies will have you playing like a pro in no time. ...

Readers can enjoy a sweeping look at this royal & ancient game in a volume that is both an informal history of the sport as well as a vivid recounting of golfs most striking incidents & personalities. Robert Sommers takes us on a grand tour that stretches from the games dim origins in the 12th century right up to the modern PGA tour. Indeed no other anecdote book offers this much historical depth or serves up such fascinating lore. We learn for instance that the first known golf match took place in 1504 between James IV of Scotland & the Earl of Bothwell. Sommers likewise paints a colourful portrait of golf in the era of the first professionals
- Old Tom Morris Allan Robertson & Willie Park describing the earliest rules the equipment used the most memorable events. Much of the book focuses on the 20th century. Here readers will find wonderful tales of stras such as Sam Snead & Ben Hogan Tom Watson & Lee Trevino Nancy Lopez & Annika Sorenstam Nick Faldo & Greg Norman & of course the amazing Tiger Woods.
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