These witty stories were originally told by Rudyard Kipling to his own children. In them he gives fanciful accounts of how & why things came to be as they are. Generations of children have delighted to learn how the Leopard got his spots how the Elephant's Child on the banks of the great grey-green Limpopo acquired his trunk with the help of the Crocodile & the beginning of the Armadillos. ...

Kipling began these stories in Vermont to amuse his daughter when they were living in his wifes home town. The comic explanations such as how the camel got his hump" & "how the whale got his throat" are complemented by the authors illustrations with their extensive & ridiculous captions." ...

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Includes:: an introduction by Philip Pullman. Have you ever wondered how the leopard got his spots?

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This book presents the delightful tales of whales & cats & kangaroos & crabs
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Does the existence of evil call into doubt the existence of God? Show me the argument. Philosophy starts with questions but attempts at answers are just as important & these answers require reasoned argument. Cutting through dense philosophical prose 100 famous & influential arguments are presented in their essence with premises conclusions & logical form plainly identified. Key"ations provide a sense of style & approach. Just the Arguments is an invaluable one-stop argument shop. * A concise formally structured summation of 100 of the most important arguments in Western philosophy* The first book of its kind to present the most important & influential philosophical arguments in a clear premise/conclusion format the language that philosophers use & students are expected to know* Offers succinct expositions of key philosophical arguments without bogging them down in commentary* Translates difficult texts to core arguments* Designed to provides a quick & compact reference to everything from Aquinas &8220; Five Ways to prove the existence of God to the metaphysical possibilities of a zombie world* Visit www.justthearguments.com the editors site for students teachers researchers & fans of philosophy" ...

This is a collection of sayings & verses suitable for a huge number of applications & they are gathered in occasion-themed chapters. The pages are sprinkled with motifs & simple illustrations which can be copied & applied to pages & cards. Texts vary from witty or poignant one-liners to inspirational or heart-felt verses. Whatever you want to say say it with the help of this charming & entertaining book. ...

Sure rules are meant to be broken but in this case you won t want to! New York Times best-selling author Tosca Reno lays down the law in this clear-cut guide to achieving a healthy lifestyle the right way. Whether you re a busy parent career woman or finally ready to get motivated & be inspired Just the Rules: Tosca s Guide to Eating Right is at your disposable anywhere anytime. This portable read is jam-packed with 51 food laws to take with you on vacation at work or waiting for the bus stop. No more excuses no exceptions this is your one stop to achievable weight loss today. ...

Joy Larkcom proclaimed by the Observer the queen of vegetable growing transformed the experience of growing vegetables in Britain
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What if your best friends child disappears? & its all your fault. This is exactly what happens to Lisa Kallisto
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Just William makes his mark in this hilarious collection of twelve classic stories. Whether it's trying to arrange a marriage for his sister or taking a job as a boot boy as step one in his grand plan to run away William manages to cause chaos wherever he goes. This title features a charming introduction by one of William's famous fans the wonderful comic writer Sue Townsend. ...