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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
- everything from how the camel got in a humph (and
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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" ...

After ten years with the Metropolitan Police Mike has returned to his North Yorkshire roots. Working a rural beat in God's Own Country he finds that life & crime in the countryside continue to throw up fresh challenges. When a drug dealer targets the towns & villages of Ryedale Mike launches an investigation that will uncover nationwide connections. News of a proposed ban on hunting with dogs raises hackles amongst his friends & contacts threatening to put him in the firing line. & as he starts working towards his sergeant's exams there's trouble on the home front. The roof at Keeper's Cottage springs a leak during a thunderstorm
- & they have to share their love-nest with the builder. But none of this matches the drama of the anti-hunt demo which threatens to stop a train bringing a local MP to town. With horseman racing alongside the steam engine & a protester lying on the tracks Mike has to call on all his resources to handle an inflammatory situation with the media looking on.
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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. ...

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. ...

This title contains ten fantastic Just William" stories read by Martin Jarvis. Martin Jarvis recordings of Richmal Cromptons " Just William" stories are works of genius
- " Independent". The adventures of that irrepressible & ageless schoolboy William Brown have been delighting both young & old for decades. In this welcome new collection performed by the wizard of the talking book Martin Jarvis the heroically optimistic William & his faithful Outlaws embark on more intrepid adventures & once again find themselves pitted against the fearsome wiles of their lisping nemesis violet Elizabeth Bott. The five stories on CD 1 are all from " Just William Doin Good" while the five on CD 2 were adapted by Martin Jarvis from "violet Elizabeths Party" (from the collection " William & the Witch") & " William the Matchmaker" (from " Still William".) They were originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2007 under the overall title " Just William Strikes Again"."
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There is only one Just William. The loveable imp has been harassing his unfortunate family & delighting hundreds of thousands of readers for years. Here the Outlaws plan a day of non-stop adventure. The only problem is William is meant to be babysitting. But William won't let that stop him having fun with his gang
- he'll just bring the baby along!
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