A wonderfully rich & varied collection of fifteen stories from Greek mythology retold for todays young readers. Meet all the best-known gods & goddesses & learn how Paris judged who was the fairest goddess of all how the city of Athens was named & how dolphins were created. The magic & drama of Geraldine Mc Caughreans retellings are perfectly matched by Emma Chichester Clarks lively illustrations. ...

This wonderful collection of sixteen favourite Greek myths captures all the magic of these timeless stories. These well-known tales including the adventures of Jason Theseus & Odysseus & the stories of Icarus & King Midas are retold for todays children by talented storyteller Geraldine Mc Caughrean with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark. ...

This bestselling collection of classic nursery rhymes

Includes:: favourites such as ' Pat-a-Cake' ' Rock-a-Bye

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This sumptuous collection of over 60 favourite nursery rhymes is beautifully illustrated with warmth & humour by best-loved artist Penny Dann in her fun contemporary new artwork style. Rhymes are arranged in seven themed sections perfect to dip into. A foreword by former US Children's Poet Laureate & respected children's author Mary Ann Hoberman explores the joy of sharing rhymes with your baby making this the perfect addition to a baby's nursery bookshelf & a gift to be treasured for years to come. ...

A wonderfully rich & varied collection of fifteen stories from Roman mythology retold for todays young readers. Here are all the famous myths from the birth of Venus to the founding of Rome by Romulus & Remus. The great gods & goddesses including Jupiter Mars & Diana are brought vividly to life by Emma Chichester Clarks beautiful illustrations that perfectly reflect the liveliness of Geraldine Mc Caughreans gripping retellings. ...

Orchids were once just for the wealthy & the skilled greenhouse grower but now they are for everyone. All too often they are thrown away after flowering
- The Orchid Expert shows you how to make them permanent members of your family with information on: The way to ensure repeat flowering. What to look for when buying a plant. The secrets of success plant by plant. Orchid identification the unique Expert way. Increasing your stock the simple way. Preserving blooms the microwave way. Reliable easy-to-follow advice & information from EXPERT books
- the world's best-selling gardening series.

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Growing orchids has never been more popular. While some orchids are difficult to grow most orchids that can be purchased in nurseries supermarkets & florists. They are easy to grow providing that the instructions on the label are followed. Furthermore orchids are such good value with many flowering for extended periods. Orchids are rewarding subjects for both the amateur & for the serious grower. Whether you grow them on a kitchen window-sill bathroom garden or glasshouse there are orchids that will suit your purpose. In this book Michael Tibbs provides a simple straightforward & well-illustrated guide to: classification & biological structure; choosing the right orchid & establishing a collection; all aspects of cultivation; recognizing & dealing with pests & diseases; entering your orchids in competitions; & cool intermediate & warm climate orchids. ...

This work is packed with photos including 8 pages in full color. Color your world with orchids. Orchids are beautiful fragrant wonderfully varied & surprisingly affordable. But arent they hard to grow at home? No! says orchid grower extraordinaire Steve Frowine. In this handy guide he shows you step by step how to select the right orchids keep them healthy encourage blooms & even propagate your own plants. In this work discover how to: select orchids that will thrive in your home; water fertilize repot & propagate orchids; decipher complicated orchid names; get familiar with favorite orchid varieties; & create spectacular orchid displays. ...

Combining the acclaimed trilogy of books BODYGUARD OF LIGHTNING LEGION OF THUNDER & WARRIORS OF THE TEMPEST plus a new short story previously only available in a small press anthology this is the entire story of Stryke & his band of Orcs. Fantasys bad guys finally get their own say in this fast moving action packed tongue in cheek tale or Orc valour & human treachery. ...

Stan Nicholls Orcs have found an army of followers. These are Orcs who have fought a vicious battle for survival against the encroaching plague of humanity as it has poured across their world & the worlds of others. Now in this the sixth volume the battle reaches a bloody conclusion where the Orcs will need all their legendary martial prowess & their notorious brutality to survive. ...