A Mulliner collection In the Anglers Rest drinking hot scotch & lemon sits one of Wodehouses greatest raconteurs. Mr Mulliner his vivid imagination lubricated by Miss Postlethwaite the barmaid has fabulous stories to tell of the extraordinary behaviour of his far-flung family: in particular theres Wilfred inventor of Raven Gypsy face-cream & Snow of the Mountain Lotion who lights on the formula for Buck-U-Uppo a tonic given to elephants to enable them to face tigers with the necessary nonchalance. Its explosive effects on a shy young curate & then the higher clergy is gravely revealed. Then theres his cousin James the detective-story writer who has inherited a cottage more haunted than anything in his own imagination. & Isadore Zinzinheimer head of the Bigger Better & Brighter Motion Picture Company. Tall tales all
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DK Readers" will help your child learn to read & encourage a life-long love of reading whilst finding out about the world of Pokemon. This is a basic introduction to the world of Pokemon including examples of each type & details on how they evolve. Kids will learn how to read whilst also developing their knowledge of the Pokemon cast. "DK Readers" are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme which uses lively illustrations & engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 2 Readers have long sentences increased vocabulary information boxes & a simple index. You can read them together with children who are beginning to read alone & with early or reluctant readers. It is perfect for early readers & emerging fans." ...

Expert advice on how to stage the perfect event every time A terrific resource of information for anyone in the event-planning business." --James Spellos CMP President Meeting U. Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies is a practical step-by-step guide to the strategies & techniques event-planning professionals use to bring people together. This comprehensive resource covers all the angles from the little details to the big picture to make sure your business meetings & special events come off without a hitch! Praise for Meeting & Event Planning For Dummies " Packed with valuable information in an easy-to-use format. [ It] covers all the basics for the meeting planning novice." --Diane Silberstein President Diane Silberstein & Associates "A great resource book every event professional should have... Checklist heaven! We all love our checklists & this book is full of them!" --Cathy Breden CAE CMP" ...

Based on a true story of an elite German paratrooper captured by British troops & incarcerated in the United States this book weaves the captivating tale of a POW's three-year odyssey toward home spanning three continents & eight prisons. Erich's imprisonment begins in North Africa from there we follow him to prisoner of war camps in the United States England West Germany & East Germany. As the war ends Erich is faced with new challenges & new beginnings -- including his love for an English woman & his introduction to post-war Germany. This story offers a look at the American people & their allies through the eyes of a former enemy. The book offers a tightly-woven tale that speaks just as much about hope as it does of war. ...

Meeting the Needs of your Most Able Pupils in Design & Technology provides specific guidance on: Recognising High Ability & Multiple intelligences Planning Differentiation & Extension/ enrichment in Design & Technology Teacher questioning skills Support for More Able Pupils with learning difficulties (dyslexics ADHD sensory impairment) Homework Recording & Assessment Beyond the Classroom: Visits Residentials Competitions Summer Schools Masterclasses Links with universities business & other organisations Comprehensive Appendices & accompanying CD
Includes:: Useful contacts & resources Lesson plans & monitoring sheets Liaison sheets for Teaching Assistants Homework Activities
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Meg's Veg" " Mog at the Zoo" & " Meg up the Creek" feature in this great-value bumper collection in the 40th anniversary year of " Meg & Mog". With their simple text & boldly graphic pictures the " Meg & Mog" picture books are perfect for sharing or reading alone & children love exploring the colours shapes & sounds." ...

Meg & Mog" first cast their spell forty years ago & this beautiful hardback slipcase edition celebrates their very special brand of magic that has been enchanting children for generations. With their simple text & boldly graphic pictures the " Meg & Mog" picture books are perfect for sharing or reading alone & children love exploring the colours shapes & sounds." ...

There are surprises galore for Meg Mog & Owl in these three classic Meg & Mog stories: Meg's Eggs" " Meg at Sea" & " Mog in the Fog". As ever Meg casts her spells with the best of intentions but always with hilarious results. Children will love exploring the colours sounds & shapes in this bumper volume perfect for sharing or reading alone." ...

The bestselling MEG & MOG stories have been casting a unique spell for more than thirty-five years. They are perfect for sharing or reading alone & children love exploring the colours sounds & shapes. Meg Goes to Bed" is the latest of the iconic MEG & MOG picture books that continue to delight children up to the age of 3 with the brightly coloured & spellbinding antics of Meg the witch Mog her cat & Owl. Mog & Owl are hungry so Meg makes a spell. It goes wrong & they all go to bed without any supper but Mog & Owl are still hungry... Praise for " Meg Goes to Bed": " Bold & irresistible". (" Guardian"). " Dazzling graphic artwork & simple quirky stories". (" Financial Times"). " Meg & Mog are the perfect couple". (" Times Literary Supplement"). Helen Nicoll & Jan Pienkowski have worked together for over forty years first at the BBC & then on the MEG & MOG books. Jan Pienkowski is a celebrated author of children's books he has won the Greenaway Medal twice for his illustration of Joan Aiken's " The Kingdom Under the Sea" & " Haunted House". Want more MEG & MOG? The complete series of MEG & MOG books including " Meg & Mog" " Meg's Eggs Meg on the Moon" " Mog in the Fog" & the pop-up book " Meg & Mog Play Hide & Seek" is available from Puffin." ...

A board book version of this classic Meg & Mog story. Its Mogs birthday & he decides hed like to go in a space ship for his birthday treat. One quick spell later & Meg & Mog are zooming off to the moon! They eventually land & have a great adventure with two friendly astronauts jumping around in zero gravity & even sampling some tasty space food. But all birthday treats must come to an end & Meg & Mog set off home where they are greeted by Owl & a delicious birthday tea. ...