Leanne Chalmers has made a career for herself presenting her own style of home decorating & design on the nations screens. That was her past life at least. For now Leanne has been forced to start again as Lily leaving her name job & marriage behind. No-one in the Lancashire village of Eagleton has a clue about Lily save that shes come up from the South West with her best friend & a small child. But its hard to lead a solitary existence in a small place & Lily & Babs are swiftly embraced by some of the local characters: Mike the Catholic priest who the girls cant help noticing is easy on the eye; Eve a Liverpudlian who has a big mouth but a heart of gold; the hairdressers Paul & Maurice; & Dave & his love Philly both shy yet determined not to be cowed by Daves mother the domineering matriarch of the village. Soon Lilys new life is full of promise & as she joins Daves reading room a shop come cafe & library she begins to relax. But then Eve is wounded in a burglary & suddenly Lily is afraid that her secret is out: her husband Clive may have discovered where she is & having left her for dead before is now out to kill her... Full of Ruth Hamiltons unique warmth & humour THE READING ROOM is a rich compelling novel of love life & courage. ...

Shakespeares Sonnets" are as important & vital today as they were when first published four hundred years ago. Perhaps no collection of verse before or since has so captured the imagination of readers & lovers; certainly no poem has come under such intense critical scrutiny & presented the reader with such a bewildering number of alternative interpretations. In this illuminating & often irreverent guide Don Paterson offers a fresh & direct approach to the Sonnets asking what they can still mean to the twenty-first century reader. In a series of fascinating & highly entertaining commentaries placed alongside the poems themselves Don Paterson discusses the meaning technique hidden structure & feverish narrative of the Sonnets as well as the difficulties they present for the modern reader. Most importantly however he looks at what they tell us about William Shakespeare the lover
- & what they might still tell us about ourselves."
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Ben is at his happiest playing for United & is getting top marks from the coach. But every day at school is a trial for Ben as he struggles to hide a huge secret from his teachers & classmates. Ben's secret is starting to affect his game
- can he swallow his pride & ask for help before he sidelines himself
- for good?

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Key Words with Peter & Jane" uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully & confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched & world renowned. " Book 6c" provides the link with writing for the words used in Readers "6a" & "6b". Once this book has been completed the child moves on to book "7a". " The Key Words with Peter & Jane" books work because each of the key words is introduced gradually & repeated frequently. This builds confidence in children when they recognise these key words on sight (also known as the look & say method of learning). Examples of key words are: the one two he. There are 12 levels each with 3 books: a b & c. " Series a": gradually introduces new words. " Series b": provides further practise of words featured in the a series. " Series c": links reading with writing & phonics. All the words that have been introduced in each a & b book are also reinforced in the c books." ...

This unique portable library of 120 exceptional readings: provides teachers with easy access to key texts on education both classic & contemporary works from international contributors drawn from books & journals showcases important research findings provides a comprehensive resource for pre- & in-service training courses. Readings for Reflective Teaching may be read independently but is also part of an unprecedented support package a?? specifically designed for busy students mentors & teachers: Reflective Teaching: a best-selling comprehensive textbook for teacher education & development. www.rtweb.info: a fully integrated online resource providing regularly updated material including Guidance on Further Reading Reflective Activities a Compendium of Terms & Web Links. ...

Start together on a lifetime of learning- the greatest gift you can give your child A trip to the supermarket. A drive to the mall. A refrigerator. A telephone. A television. Transform these everyday experiences & household items into a world of words & wonder for your child. Early childhood education specialist Marlene Barron shows you how to stimulate your childs natural interest in reading & writing by sharing 60 imaginative & entertaining activities. Each one is: * Inspired by the internationally renowned Montessori approach to education * Developed especially for children ages 3 to 7 * Aimed at achieving specific objectives such as increasing vocabulary letter formation sequencing listening & motor skills & more * Readily upgraded to keep pace with your childs progress * Easy to do & loads of fun! The Ready Set Learn series was created to help parents & children explore concepts & develop skills necessary to succeed in school. In addition to dozens of activities each book contains a substantial overview explaining childrens developmental needs. Also available in the Ready Set Learn series: Ready Set Count; Ready Set Explore; Ready Set Cooperate. Marlene Barrons special understanding of people-children parents teachers-has led to these very special books. The activities here will allow children to construct a deeper more complex understanding of their world & will be fun for both parent & child. I recommend these books to anyone who works with children." -John Chattin-Mc Nichols Ph.D. Associate Professor School of Education Seattle University Vice President American Montessori Society" ...

Welcome to the Little Charley Bear Super Car Race! Charleys in the lead against Caramel & Nibblit. He suddenly gets a chance to really beat the competition. Will Charley help his friends or leave them behind? Read this lovely board storybook to find out what happens to Little Charley Bear & his friends. Based on the CBeebies" show " Little Charley Bear" is narrated by James Corden." ...

David Allen the guru of personal productivity (Fast Company Magazine) & author of the business bestseller GETTING THINGS DONE inspires us to work better not harder in his new book READY FOR ANYTHING. Offering over 50 productivity principles to help you clear your head & focus READY FOR ANYTHING enables you to identify what drives you what holds you back & how to be ready for anything. With motivational insights & inspirational"es READY FOR ANYTHING shows readers how to make things happen with less effort stress & inefficiency & lots more energy creativity & clarity. This is the perfect inspirational & motivational book for anyone wanting to work & live at their very best. ...

Pastry chef & award-winning blogger David Lebovitz is known for creating desserts with bold & high-impact flavour. His acclaimed new book presents show-stopping sweets that bakers of all abilities can master. In Ready for Dessert elegant finales such as Black Currant Tea Creme Brulee & Anise-Orange Ice Cream Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce are as easy to prepare as comfort foods like Plum-blueberry Upside-Down Cake & Creamy Rice Pudding. With his unique brand of humour David serves up a tantalising array of more than 170 recipes for cakes crisps cobblers custards cookies & more. He reveals his three favourite ever recipes -a deeply spiced Fresh Ginger Cake; the bracing & beautiful Champagne Gelee with Kumquats Grapefruits & Blood Oranges; & his chunky & chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies. His trademark friendly guidance colours everything within the book from serving suggestions & storage advice to flavour variations helping ensure success every time. Accompanied by stunning photos by award-winning photographer Maren Caruso this new compilation of David's best recipes to date will inspire you to raid the ingredients cupboard & get baking or perhaps to churn out a batch of home-made ice cream... So if you're ready for dessert (and who isn't?) you'll be happy to have this collection of sweet indulgences on your kitchen shelf. ...

It's the year 2044 & the real world has become an ugly place. We're out of oil. We've wrecked the climate. Famine poverty & disease are widespread. Like most of humanity Wade Watts escapes this depressing reality by spending his waking hours jacked into the OASIS a sprawling virtual utopia where you can be anything you want to be where you can live & play & fall in love on any of ten thousand planets. & like most of humanity Wade is obsessed by the ultimate lottery ticket that lies concealed within this alternate reality: OASIS founder James Halliday who dies with no heir has promised that control of the OASIS
- & his massive fortune
- will go to the person who can solve the riddles he has left scattered throughout his creation. For years millions have struggled fruitlessly to attain this prize knowing only that the riddles are based in the culture of the late twentieth century. & then Wade stumbles onto the key to the first puzzle. Suddenly he finds himself pitted against thousands of competitors in a desperate race to claim the ultimate prize a chase that soon takes on terrifying real-world

Dimensions
- & that will leave both Wade & his world profoundly changed.




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