Activities include short questions test the quick recall of number facts; puzzles & word problems reinforce important mathematical vocabulary; & longer activities practise key skills & concepts. Plus support to help teachers to target those areas requiring more practice. ...

Activities include short questions test the quick recall of number facts; puzzles & word problems reinforce important mathematical vocabulary; & longer activities practise key skills & concepts. Plus support to help teachers to target those areas requiring more practice. ...

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is the best-known animal sanctuary in the world. Since it first opened its doors in 1860 millions of abandoned & abused pets have benefited from its refuge. Around the world Battersea is a byword for compassion & hope. It hasnt always been this way. Victorian London had little time for canine strays & homeless dogs were routinely destroyed. During its early years the Home was threatened by financial crises eviction & legal action by neighbours upset by the constant barking. Yet the Home not only survived it thrived. Here is the story of this remarkable institution. At its heart are the characters that made Battersea what it is today from Mary Tealby the extraordinary founder of the Home to Airedale Jack the dog who became a hero in the trenches of the Great War. Through both triumphs & tragedies it is a book that will warm the hearts of animal lovers everywhere. ...

At some point a homeowner will be confronted by their plumbing: a dripping tap a flood of biblical proportions a freezing cold house a new dream bathroom or the latest gas bill. This Haynes Manual" covers it all & is bang up-to-date dealing with real taps that often don't have washers (but still drip) right through to the latest green technologies & gadgets that could save a fortune. Everything is explained in a clear & light-hearted fashion that will leave the reader confident that they can tackle their own plumbing & not have to cross the living room by canoe afterwards." ...

Throughout the Second World War thousands found themselves cut off behind the lines in Nazi occupied Europe
- soldiers were left
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Add texture colour warmth & character to your home with 50 easy-to-follow projects Soft furnishings
- from curtains & cushions
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Home Smoking & Curing" introduces an inspirational method of retaining & enhancing the subtle flavours of fresh fish & game. With clear & simple instructions backed up by diagrams Keith Erlandson leads you through the basic techniques of smoking food. Whether you're looking to prepare your own smoked salmon & bacon or create some really impressive dishes for entertaining " Home Smoking & Curing" will guide you through the processes. With delicious recipes ranging from smoked rabbit pie to smoked oysters & venison there are dishes for every occasion. In addition it contains: advice on choosing raw ingredients; making the most of meats in season; easy to follow instructions for building your own kiln; & useful information on commercial smokers. First published in 1977 & never out of print this classic guide has introduced thousands of home cooks to the pleasures of smoking & curing food. Full of well-tested methods & reliable advice this book offers a wealth of information for amateur chefs & gourmets alike." ...

' My father would not have wasted time reading
- a trait I have inherited from him.' The unmistakeable voice of Deborah Devonshire
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Should happy families be such hard work? When their uncle Djangos 75th birthday is interrupted by a mysterious visitor with a shocking revelation sisters Fen Pip & Cat find that the man who was like a father to them is now a stranger. Their mother ran off with a cowboy from Denver when they were young leaving the three sisters to be raised by their devoted eccentric uncle Django. No matter what problems theyve encountered
- relationships work starting families bringing up babies & step-kids
- theyve always had each other to depend on. Until now. Family matters!doesnt it?

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* Covers all learning outcomes for the QCF Home-based childcare unit. * Written in consultation with -- & approved by -- the National Childminding Association (NCMA) so you can be sure of relevant reliable content. * Full-colour easy to use & packed with practical advice to help you get registered & started.*

Includes:: full explanation on standards & frameworks & support systems so you can feel confident you are fully supported. *

Includes:: guidance on assessment.* Also suitable for experienced home-based childcarers who want to update their knowledge.



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