Extensive reading is essential for improving fluency & there is a real need in the ELT classroom for contemporary low-level reading material for younger learners. Nanny Mc Phee is a unique character who appeals to children everywhere. Nanny Mc Phee & the Big Bang Popcorn ELT Reader" is based on the film of the same name." ...

' They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach which just goes to show they're as confused about anatomy as they gen'rally are about everything else unless they're talking about instructions on how to stab him in which case a better way is up & under the ribcage. Anyway we do not live in a perfect world & it is foresighted & useful for a young woman to become proficient in those arts which will keep a weak-willed man from straying. Learning to cook is also useful.' Nanny Ogg one of Discworld's most famous witches is passing on some of her huge collection of tasty & above all interesting recipes since everyone else is doing it. But in addition to the delights of the Strawberry Wobbler & Nobby's Mum's Distressed Pudding Mrs Ogg imparts her thoughts on life death etiquette (' If you go to other people's funerals they'll be sure to come to yours') courtship children & weddings all in a refined style that should not offend the most delicate of sensibilities. Well not much. Most of the recipes have been tried out on people who are still alive. Nanny Ogg Gratefully Ackowledges the Assistance in this Literary Argosy of: Mr Terry Pratchett Mr Stephen Briggs Mlle Tina Hannan & Master Paul Kidby. ...

Julia Evans billionairess owner of Event Horizon has for fifteen years been the power behind England's economic renaissance -- but now she's in trouble. With her husband missing & rival companies suddenly claiming to have acquired a technology impossibly superior to anything on Earth she has no time to take notice of a single flower delivered anonymously. But this flower possesses genes millions of years in advance of any terrestrial DNA. Is it a cryptic alien message or a poignant farewell token from her husband? One man might discover its origin -- but Greg Mandel will not be alone in his desperate search. & as they both now discover simply being first in the race isn't nearly good enough when the Nano Flower begins to bloom.. . ...

The magical Beasts of Avantia are under the power of an evil wizard. Tom journeys to the wilds of the frozen north searching for Nanook the snow monster. Can he survive the ice & snow & set the Beast free? Don't miss FERNO THE FIRE DRAGON
- SEPRON THE SEA SERPENT
- ARCTA THE MOUNTAIN GIANT
- TAGUS THE HORSE-MAN & EPOS THE FLAME BIRD.


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The bestselling introductory guide on nanotechnology now revised & updated The world of nanotechnology is ever changing & evolving; this fun & friendly guide demystifies the topic for anyone interested in how molecule-sized machines & processes affect our everyday lives. The authors begin with explaining the background of nanotechnology & then examine industries that are affected by this technology. Aiming to educate & simultaneously dispel common myths the book explores the many nanotechnology-enabled consumer products available on the market today ranging from socks to face lotion to jet skis to floor cleaners to name a few. * Serves as a fun & friendly introduction to the fascinating topic of nanotechnology* Discusses the various issues involving nanotechnology in the areas of environment medicine defense & others* Provides real-world examples of everyday nanotechnology use such as floor cleaners flash memory drives face lotion computer processors & more Written in the accessible humorous For Dummies style Nanotechnology For Dummies 2nd Edition provides an easy-to-understand overview of nanotechnology & its real-world implementation. ...

The Sporty Fairies are in need of Rachel & Kirsty's help. Everyone in Fairyland is preparing for the Fairy Olympics but Jack Frost & his goblins have stolen the magic sporty items so they can win by cheating! What's more with the items missing everyone in the human world is playing sports really badly & so the human Olympics is in danger of being ruined too! So where is Naomi's Magic Netball...? ...

Napalm incendiary gel that sticks to skin & burns to the bone came into the world on Valentine's Day 1942 at a secret Harvard war research laboratory. On March 9 1945 it created an inferno that killed over 87 500 people in Tokyo--more than died in the atomic explosions at Hiroshima or Nagasaki. It went on to incinerate sixty-four of Japan's largest cities. The Bomb got the press but napalm did the work. After World War II the incendiary held the line against communism in Greece & Korea--Napalm Day led the 1950 counter-attack from Inchon--and fought elsewhere under many flags. Americans generally applauded until the Vietnam War. Today napalm lives on as a pariah: a symbol of American cruelty & the misguided use of power according to anti-war protesters in the 1960s & popular culture from Apocalypse Now to the punk band Napalm Death & British street artist Banksy. Its use by Serbia in 1994 & by the United States in Iraq in 2003 drew condemnation. United Nations delegates judged deployment against concentrations of civilians a war crime in 1980. After thirty-one years America joined the global consensus in 2011. Robert Neer has written the first history of napalm from its inaugural test on the Harvard College soccer field to a Marine Corps plan to attack Japan with millions of bats armed with tiny napalm time bombs to the reflections of Phan Thi Kim Phuc a girl who knew firsthand about its power & its morality. ...

This title deals with the art of folding adorning & embellishing. A fascinating introduction charts the story of napery its etiquette & fashions followed by inspirational projects for folding decorating & embellishing napkins. It

Includes:: styles & looks to suit every design theme & table concept from a simple summery blue-&-white outdoor meal to shimmering flower-adorned napkins for a wedding. It shows you how to make all the classical napkin folds: turn a crisp square of damask into the Cable the French Lily the Cockscomb the Mitre the Double Swan & more. It

Includes:: step-by-step projects throughout with easy-to-follow diagrams for all the folds while 250 stunning photographs show how to create & style the designs & how to develop your own ideas. Here are fabulous table-setting ideas that make the most of the napkins potential. Using ribbons trims flowers & ornamentation this collection of projects

Includes:: innovative & beautiful ways to roll fold trim knot embroider & decorate napkins. Ideas for displaying napkins include the simple & the complex: take a few moments to wrap a ribbon around a softly rolled napkin or carefully create a classic napkin fold in crisp white linen. Throughout the book the stunning photography shows you how to turn an ordinary eating event into something special with ideas for picnics parties feasts & festivals as well as sophisticated suggestions to suit your menu. This glorious book inspires a fresh look at the square of fabric that with thought & creativity can convey such style.





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Wallpaper City Guides" not only suggest where to stay eat & drink but what the tourist passionate about design might want to see whether he/she has a week or 24 hours in the city. Featured are up & coming areas landmark buildings in an Architour design centers & the best shops to buy items unique to that city. " Wallpaper City Guides" present travelers with a fast-track ticket to the chosen location. The edited guides offer the best most exciting & the most beautiful of that particular city. As well as looking beautiful the guides are expertly designed with function as a priority & have tabbed sections so that the tourist can easily find what they are looking for. There are maps rate & currency cards color-coded parts of the city & an easy navigational tool. They are the ultimate combination of form & function." ...

The Amalfi Coast offers a wide range of holiday choices: from relaxing on the beach to nature trips & spa breaks to cultural experiences. Baedeker; the most famous & cherished travel brand in the world pleased to add this exciting new title to its innovative series. This superb full-colour illustrated guide features 3D laminated cut-outs to show you the key sights in perspective & a large fully-indexed pull-out map. Additional detailed maps & plans can also be found throughout the guide clearly pin-pointing the best places to stay & the top places to eat & drink. At the heart of the guide is a wealth of comprehensive information written by experts on the sights & top attractions in an easy-to-read A-Z format. Also included are great practical travel tips covering accommodation & food & drink for all budgets entertainment sport transport & health; not to mention some insider tips for saving money or having a unique travel experience. There is also a variety of recommended tours covering the best routes available to ensure you get the most from your destination. The plastic wallet means that you can keep the guide & map together & ensures that both will survive in all weather. Baedeker
- setting a new standard in 21st century travel guide publishing.
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